Vineland Christmas •Gator basketball squads fall in openers at East Kicks Off Tonight Bladen. •WHS bowlers now Lighting of the Village Ceremony takes competing at Shallotte. place at 6 p.m. at Vineland Station followed •SCHS honors fall sports by the Lighting of the Tree at 7 p.m.

Sports teams. See page 1-B. See story below. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Thursday, December 3, 2015 Three to Volume 125, Number 45 Whiteville, North Carolina challenge 75 Cents Prevatte Inside By ALLEN TURNER and NICOLE CARTRETTE

4-A Early in the candidate filing period a race • Chadbourn man has emerged for a county commissioner seat. sentenced to many Four candidates, all Democrats, including incumbent James Prevatte, had filed as of late months in sex cases. Wednesday for slots on the March 15 ballot for the District 2 seat on the Columbus County 5-A Board of Commissioners. • Lead guitarist of Challengers to Prevatte include Chris Smith, JoAnn Bailey and Whiteville city coun- NewSong talks cilman Tim Blackmon. Like Prevatte, all filed about Columbus Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL on the opening day of filing Tuesday. County connections. Bailey Making merry JoAnn Bailey, 51, a self-described stay-at- 6-A Darian Ransom, owner of Furniture Depot puts the finishing touches on his new window display Sat- home housewife, is making her first bid for urday. Ransom said he wanted to recapture the Christmas spirit downtown businesses used to enyoy. public office. She and her husband, Albert • Thursday Watts, are active in a gospel ministry and they dinner event spend much time performing in rest homes celebrates and similar venues. Bolton’s 100th. She has been actively involved in grand- Whiteville City Schools pre-school parental rights in North Carolina and was on • Big day at farmers hand last year in Raleigh as Rep. Ken Waddell, mart this Saturday. D-Columbus, fought unsuccessfully to pass teacher earns exceptional award legislation to increase rights of grandparents in the state. 9-A By SHALON SMITH “I have written several articles in the past • Choral goup Contributing Writer about corruption in Columbus County,” she expands its outreach. said. “I didn’t want to run for public office, Preschool teacher Debbie Sim- but I am tired of there not being any change mons is Whiteville City School’s in Columbus County.” DIDYOB? Exceptional Children program’s Bailey said everything is “geared toward Did you observe ... Teacher of Excellence and was attorneys” and she wants to see representa- honored at the N. C. Public School’s tion on the board of commissioners that will Exceptional Children Division’s 65th reflect things “from a people’s point of view.” The Whiteville Fire conference on exceptional children She decried the lack of jobs in Columbus Department’s new in Greensboro recently. County and said that, as a county commis- Simmons, a teacher at Whiteville sioner, she would reach out and talk to people Christmas lights? Primary, is loved and respected by See Filing, page 3-A her students, her peers, her parents And the Whiteville and administrators who work with Police Depart- her, said Kristi Maultsby, director of ment’s new Christ- exceptional children at Whiteville City Schools. Vereen’s plea mas lights just “As a teacher who understands and practices early childhood princi- across the street? ... ples, she works tirelessly to provide ends trial here About 35 members a program that is foundationally sound for her students,” Maultsby of Whiteville First said. Debbie Simmons helps a youngster with the number “7.” in two murders A Whiteville native, Simmons Baptist Church lenge.” together — I truly love my students n started her teaching career at White- “We have high expectations of with special needs.” Second-degree murder plea taken gathered to deco- ville Primary 22 years ago after our students as well,” she said. Simmons wants parents of spe- Wednesday morning to end prospec- rate their sanctu- graduating from the former Pem- Outside of her professional train- cial needs children to know that the tive trial and process of selecting broke State University. Initially she ing in special needs education, Sim- instructional processes involved in jurors. ary Wednesday worked at the school as a consulta- mons said it is her faith and what teaching their children at Whiteville By BOB HIGH night? ... Cooler air tive teacher for students in grades she has been taught about love that Primary are no different than the Staff Writer K-2. The following year, she began contributes to her style of teaching. processes involved in teaching gen- back in the county? teaching exceptional children when “I Corinthians 13:13 says, ‘And eral education students. Dryan Escabedo Vereen, a 26-year-old from a preschool classroom for the pro- now these three remain: faith, “Their children are given the Tabor City who spent a short time in prison in ... gram was added. hope, and love. But the greatest of same opportunities as all other 2010 for shooting two people, was sent to prison “I have been teaching preschool these is love.’ This is my favorite students in the school. They are ex- Wednesday morning here for a minimum of students with special needs since scripture in the Bible,” she said. posed to all of the academic concepts 16 years and a maximum of 20 years after County Deaths then,” she said. “I accept my students for who they as their peers,” she said. he pleaded to two counts of second-degree Simmons said education teach- are, find out where they are in their “No matter how difficult the situ- murder. ers may not always be aware of the Vereen, known as “Boss” and “Drizzle” Whiteville development, and move forward. I ation, Mrs. Simmons approaches it potential that children with special feel if my students know that I love on the streets, pleaded – but did not admit – See Simmons, page 11-A Carl Richard Johnson needs may have and called it a “chal- them, we can get a lot accomplished he participated in the robbery and shooting Swight Anthony Callahan deaths of half-brothers Lee Otis Vereen, 42, Chadbourn and Jerome Williams, 39, in the Ridgeland Acres Trailer Park five years ago. Udell McLamb Cribb ‘Alford’ plea Hallsboro Vineland Christmas begins today Dryan Vereen’s attorney James Payne said Elsie Creech Hayes Vereen planned to use an alibi defense if the Tabor City “A Vineland Christmas,” sched- school in Whiteville from 4 to 6:30 will be available. Admission is $5 trial had started. The state and defense were Joseph Wayne Todd uled Dec. 3-12 in downtown White- p.m. on Dec. 4. Judges will deter- and includes cocoa and a shopping still seeking to seat 12 jurors, and at least two ville, will be anchored at Vineland mine the winner from the different bag. alternates, when the defendant ended the ac- Delco Station but exciting events will also age groups. Go to “Mistletoe Market at Vine- tion by entering an “Alford” plea – a situation James Stanley Grice Sr. be happening in other areas of town. A $5 charge will be made to par- land Christmas” on Facebook for where the defendant does not admit guilt, but Chicken Bog ticipate, but there is no admission more information. is treated by the state as if he pleaded guilty. On Dec. 3 Boy Scout Troop 512 to see the creations displayed Pancake Breakfast Dryan Vereen accumulated 1,707 days hosts a chicken bog supper inside at the Columbus County Saturday, Dec. 5 – Vine- credit toward his prison time. Index Vineland Station at 5 p.m. Arts Center from 6 to 8 land Village Christmas Lee Otis Vereen and Williams were killed Lighting of the Village, a tree- p.m. Friday and 1 until events include a Holly while being robbed in the trailer park on a Editorials ...... 10-A lighting ceremony, is at 7 p.m. 5 p.m. Saturday and Jolly Pancake Breakfast Sunday evening. Lee Vereen, a resident of Obituaries ...... 7-A The event will be dedicated in 2 to 5 p.m. at New Life Longs, S.C., was visiting his mother for sup- Sports ...... 1-B memory of the late Tom Stanley, Sunday. Communi- per that day, as was his usual Sunday routine. Crime ...... 4-A who was executive director of the For more ty Church The men were robbed, and then shot and killed Living ...... 1-C Whiteville Downtown Development information on the from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. about 150 to 200 feet apart. Commission and had planned to be Gingerbread House com- on Saturday, Dec. 5. Others sentenced master of ceremonies. petition contact Rhonda The Reindeer Romp 5K Several other defendants were involved Simply Dance and the Pentecostal Creech at 910-642-2460. Run/Walk is Saturday. in the murder cases, some by helping Dryan Holiness Church Singers will per- Market Participants in the 5K are asked Vereen, Antwan Omar Wright and Ronald form. New Life Church will host a A Mistletoe Market at Vineland to bring a new unwrapped toy as Eugene Bellamy escape after the robberies Smorefest. The cost is $3. Station Friday from 12-8 p.m. and their entry fee to benefit Families and murders. Gingerbread Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is First toy drive. Registration is at 7:30 Wright pleaded in February 2014, and re- Opening Doors Preschool will sponsored by the Whiteville Junior with the start at 8 am. ceived a term of 165 to 207 months in prison sponsor a Gingerbread House com- Women’s Club. For more information contact in a sentence that was not immediately acti- petition Friday and Saturday, Dec. Many different vendors and Frankye Boone-Newkirk at 910-770- vated. Bellamy was sentenced after pleading 4-5. Gingerbread houses can be craftsmen will have booths. On-site dropped off at Opening Doors Pre- photography and monogramming See Vineland, page 6-A See Two murders, page 4-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 CHRISTMAS EVENTS Today Lighting of the Village Ceremony Vineland Station 6 p.m. December 3 Lighting of the Tree at 7 p.m. Vineland Station 7 p.m. Reindeer Romp, a 5K run. Vineland Station 8 a.m. New Life Holly Jolly Pancake Breakfast Community Church 8-10 a.m. The Reuben Brown House will be open for tours until noon. Whiteville 9 a.m. Lake Waccamaw Christmas Parade Lake Waccamaw 10 a.m. Saturday Chadbourn Historic Depot Open House Chadbourn 11 a.m.-2 p.m. December 5 Chadbourn Christmas Parade Chadbourn 3 p.m. Tabor City Christmas Parade/Tree Lighting Tabor City 6 p.m. Whiteville’s NewSong’s Very Merry Christmas Tour Northwood Assembly 6 p.m. Lake Waccamaw Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting Lake Waccamaw 5:30 p.m. Sunday December 6 Whiteville Christmas Parade Whiteville 3 p.m. Monday December 7 Hallsboro Middle Band/Chorus/ Art Hallsboro Middle 6 p.m. Tuesday Acme Delco Middle Band/Chorus/ Art Acme Delco Middle 6 p.m. December 8 West Columbus High Chorus First Baptist Chadbourn 7 p.m. Williams Township/Nakina Middle Chorus/Band/Art South Columbus High 7 p.m. File photo by FULLER ROYAL Thursday WHS’s Home for the Holidays Theatre and Dance WHS Bowers 7 p.m. December 10 Auditorium Santa’s Here Edgewood Elementary Santa Claus arrived at his official “home away from Edgewood Elementary and Central Middle schools choruses Multi-Purpose Room 6:30 p.m. home” Wednesday. The elf, who has been a fixture in Whiteville for 40-plus years, will hear children’s requests Saturday Fair Bluff Christmas Parade Fair Bluff 11 a.m. every Wednesday through Saturday from 3 until 7 p.m. December 12 through Dec 23. Santa will also meet children on Mon- Monday Tabor City Middle Band/Chorus/Art Tabor City Middle 6:30 p.m. day and Tuesday, Dec, 21 and 22 from 3 until 7 p.m. December 14 Santa’s House is on West Smith Street in Whiteville, East Columbus High Chorus/Band East Columbus High 7 p.m. next to Farm Bureau Insurance (below the water tower.) Evergreen Elementary Chorus/Band/Art West Columbus High 7 p.m. Central Middle Tuesday Central Middle Band Concert School Gym 6 p.m. Deadline for Christmas December 15 Cerro Gordo memories is Tuesday Cerro Gordo Elementary Chorus/Band/Art Elementary 6:30 p.m. It’s once again time for Art should be on letter- Chadbourn Middle Band/Chorus Art Chadbourn Middle 7 p.m. The News Reporter’s Christ- sized paper. Please make sure East Columbus High Dance/Theatre East Columbus High 7 p.m. mas Memories edition. that the child’s name, grade, South Columbus High Dance/Band/Chorus South Columbus High 7 p.m. The annual edition, which age, teacher and school are Thursday has become a keepsake for listed on the back. Please December 17 West Columbus High Band/Chorus West Columbus High 7 p.m. many families, features sto- make sure we have the teach- ries, photos, art and recol- ers’ first and last names. Whiteville High Band Winter Concert WHS Bowers 6:30 p.m. lections of Christmases past Children’s last names are Auditorium as well as stories of long- optional. Friday Williams Township General Music Williams Township 9 a.m. time traditions, special toys, Also, art must be original. December 18 special people and special Please, no pre-made draw- Acme Delco Elementary Christmas Performance Acme Delco Elem. 9 a.m. church services. ings to be colored or photo- The News Reporter needs copies from coloring books. your stories ... your memo- Only one submission of ries. any kind from each student. From the pub- Space is limited. lic, private and Submissions may be home schools, hand-delivered to The Lake police raising money we are seeking News Reporter. They submissions of may be mailed to: Fuller for security cameras stories, memo- Royal, The News Re- By JEFFERSON WEAVER calls for surveillance at five ries and art. porter, P.O. Box Staff Writer locations, each having three to SkillsUSA’s First Annual This includes 707, White- four cameras that feed back to a the Colum- ville, N.C. Lake Waccamaw Police hope central server. bus County 28472 or a popular conveyance in the The video feed could also Jingle Bell Market Schools, emailed town will help the department be linked to the terminal in an White- to fuller- fight crime. officer’s patrol car for real-time Stocking stuffers * Jewelry * Scentsy products ville City royal@ Police Chief Scott Hyatt got images. Embroidered items * Woodworking * Food* Schools, white- permission last month to raffle To properly cover the busiest Hot chocolate * Christmas carolers * Unique gifts, Colum- ville.com. off a custom golf cart and a Yeti areas of the lake, Hyatt said, will drawings for our SkillsUSA raffle, bus Char- T h e cooler as a fundraiser for the de- cost $9,000. and more ter School Christmas partment’s plan to install secu- The lake’s department has no and the pri- Memories rity cameras throughout town. wiggle room in its budget, he ex- And pictures with... Santa! vate and home special will be “We are a very small depart- plained. Hyatt then began look- schools. All materi- included in the ment covering a very large lake,” ing into alternative sources of als must be submitted by Dec. 24 edition of The he said. “We can’t be everywhere revenue for the camera system. December 12, 2015 Tuesday, Dec. 8. News Reporter. at once but with this system, we In October, the board gave will have eyes on every entrance Hyatt the nod to hold a fundrais- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and exit to our city limits.” ing raffle for the department. Admission Security and surveillance A nearly-new golf cart was Adults: S3.00 Students: $2.00 County schools’ radio playing cameras are rapidly becoming donated by a lake resident for Children 5 & under: Free common tools in small town the effort, along with a 50-quart classic Christmas music 24/7 police departments across the Yeti cooler. Bring a can good and get $1 off admission country. Chadbourn is also con- Tickets are $125 each, Hyatt For the Christmas season, like Bing Crosby, Nat King sidering a similar system, and said, and only 100 will be sold. Columbus Career and College Academy Gym the Columbus County Schools’ Cole and The Carpenters. several beach towns have re- Tickets are available at the po- 685 Academy Street radio station, WZCO 89.9 FM, The music can also be found ported good results from their lice department, town hall and Fair Bluff, NC 28439 is playing classic Christmas at wzco.org and the Columbus cameras. from any police officer. music through New Year’s Day. County Schools iOS/Android Funding the system was Hy- For more information call 910-499-0999 For listeners tired of hear- app. att’s primary concern. The plan 646-3700. ing “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” and “Santa Baby” scores of times, WZCO takes its audience back to the classics from the 1940s through the 1970s featuring performers ChristmasSale Beat The Cold The News Reporter $150 off (USPS 387-600) any Sofa-Love Seat Combo with... Published twice weekly by The News Reporter Co. Inc. 127 W. Columbus St. 15% off 15% off Whiteville N.C. 28472 all Dining all Bedroom Mailing address: P.O. Box 707, Room Sets Suites Whiteville, N.C. 28472-0707 OFF $100 off any Queen $50 off any Twin 15% Periodical postage paid at Whiteville, N.C., 28472-0707 Mattress Set Mattress Set Any installation or repair Postmaster: send address $75 off any Full $125 off any King Financing Available (Interest Free) changes to P.O. Box 707, Mattress Set Mattress Set Whiteville, N.C. 28472 Jim High, Publisher Beanbags Solid Rockers Mail Subscriptions Oak GET THE STRAIGHT ANSWER. (Columbus County) starting at $35.00 - Mail $49 $99 Other N.C. Counties $49.00 - Other Butler’s HVAC Service LLC FURNITURE DEPOT Whiteville, NC 28472 • 910-207-6000 • 910-512-3773 Home Delivery $48.00 year of Whiteville Licensed & Insured • NC #31601 Out of State $65.00 year Mattresses Always On Sale www.butlershvacservice.com ©2011, The News Reporter Co., Inc. 723 S. Madison St., Whiteville • 642-6808 The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 – 3-A Filing Continued from page 1-A and try to encourage new Prong Baptist Church. They County … we have some won- take the necessary time away a year and therefore would district court judgeship be- businesses. have two adult children and derful people here ... I have from my family and law prac- not be a candidate. ing vacated by Jerry Jolly, “If more jobs were avail- two grandchildren. been lucky to have served tice that such public service Tabor City Town Manager who is retiring. Southport able, there would be less Prevatte those people for 11 years.” would require. Al Leonard, who lost to Wad- attorney Jason Disbrow was crime here,” she said. Prevatte, 64, is in his third He said he would “wel- “As my professional de- dell in the Democratic pri- appointed Tuesday to fill the Blackmon term and 11th year on the come the opportunity to meet mands hopefully diminish mary for the seat four years remainder of the term of Blackmon, 72, has served board. He is married to wife, the other candidates and over the next few years I hope ago, confirmed that he had District Court Judge Marion on the Whiteville City Coun- Melody of 20 years. He has have a discussion about the to revisit this decision,” Gore been approached and asked Warren, who has been named cil for 10 years and owns one adult daughter, Katrina issues.” wrote, in part. to run again this year, but director of the Administra- Radio Shack in Whiteville. Davis (husband Brian Davis) District 4 Commissioner “It is my hope that a can- declined to do so because of tive Office of the Courts. He has been married to wife and two grandsons, 16 and 11. Edwin Russ and District 5 didate or candidates step commitments he had made Disbrow filed Wednesday Peggy for 41 years. They He is a retired assistant su- Commissioner Trent Bur- forward to seek this seat for to continue consulting work morning for election to the have four children and eight perintendent with Whiteville roughs also filed on the open- the betterment of our people for four small municipalities seat in his own rights. grandchildren. City Schools. ing day but, at press time, had and not for personal prestige in the county: Fair Bluff, While the seat being Blackmon unsuccessfully “I think we have been able no challengers. or power.” Brunswick, Cerro Gordo and sought by Gore is limited to ran against Prevatte in 2012. to accomplish quite a bit,” All county commission Whiteville attorney Har- Boardman. Columbus County residents, “I just think there has got Prevatte said. He said he had candidates thus far have filed old G. “Butch” Pope, who Columbus County Com- and the seat being sought by to be some reason Columbus worked toward transparency in the Democratic primary, defeated former district at- mission Chairman Trent Disbrow must be filled by County is still on the bottom in government, worked to with no Republicans putting torney Rex Gore in the Demo- Burroughs also was ap- someone from Brunswick of every list,” Blackmon bring infrastructure like the their names on the ballot. cratic primary in 2010 and proached about running for County, the judicial candi- said. “I want to help it move railroad back to the county, Filing for all offices began then lost to current DA Jon the House seat as a Democrat dates are voted on by resi- up. I think there has just eliminated water district at noon Tuesday and will con- David in the 2010 general but declined to do so be- dents of all three counties got be something to make taxes and built up the fund tinue through noon Monday, election, acknowledged Tues- cause he felt he could not be in the 13th Judicial District: Columbus County be more balance by $3 million during Dec. 21. day night that he, too, had away from his business for as Columbus, Brunswick and prosperous.” the year he was chairman. N.C. Senate been approached by several much time as service in the Bladen. He said he would like to “I like to see things shared In other filings, incumbent people wanting him to run legislature would require. In the only other filing see the county spend money with the public,” Prevatte Sen. Jane Smith, D-Robeson, for the Democratic nomina- Judgeships as of press time, longtime wisely and eliminate govern- said. He said the county had filed Tuesday for re-election, tion for House. He said he In other filings, assistant Register of Deeds Kandace H. ment waste. financial troubles when he subject to the Democratic could not afford to take time district attorney C. Ashley Bullock filed for re-election “The commissioner in was first elected. primary for the District 13 from his law practice to serve Gore filed Tuesday in the Tuesday in the Democratic there now has been there a “One of the best things N.C. Senate seat representing in a job that pays only $14,000 nonpartisan election for the primary. long time and it is time for was to refinance and combine all of Columbus and Robeson a change,” he said. “I think water districts,” Prevatte counties. Republican attor- there should be term limits said, adding that residents ney Danny Britt, 44, also of on county commissioners – in some water districts were Robeson County, is expected maybe two terms. Politicians having to pay additional to file before the three-week seem to be stuck in their taxes on cars and land. Those filing period ends but had not ways.” taxes were eliminated in July done so by press time. He said the city needs of this year. Rep. Ken Waddell, D-Co- better representation on the “It’s gone,” Prevatte said. lumbus, is not seeking re- county board. He said he is proud of giving election for a third term in “I don’t think in county more funding to the schools. House District 46 represent- government Whiteville is “I’m proud of the fact ing all of Columbus and por- getting a fair shake,” Black- that I have never voted for a tions of Bladen and Robeson mon said. tax increase,” he said. “We counties. Smith have streamlined our gov- No one in either party had Chris Smith, 60, is the ernment.” He said he voted filed in that race by press owner of Chris Smith Plumb- against tax increases and in time, although Tabor City ing and Electrical, which he favor of a later reduction. businessman Brenden Jones opened in 1989. He is a 1973 “I’m happy about that and said he plans to file for the graduate of Hallsboro High I’m glad we can learn to live Republican nomination for School, attended Southeast- within our budget instead the seat Thursday. ern Community College for of continually raise taxes,” A couple of local attorneys two years and was a meat cut- he said. He said though the acknowledged having consid- ter and market manager for board may not have wanted ered running for the House Winn-Dixie stores across the to build a jail and courthouse, as Democrats but ruled out state before returning home that it was required. candidacies, both citing an to start his own business. It “I wish we had been able inability to take the required is his first time seeking an to attract more jobs to our time away from their law elected office. county but we are trying,” practices. “I see a lot of things that Prevatte said. He said the Whiteville lawyer William could be changed in the coun- railroad would play a big role C. Gore – who served long ten- ty,” Smith said. “I see a lot in bringing new industry. ures as District and Superior and I hear the complaints. “This is a turning point for Court judge and who also was Taxes are always a big our economy,” he said. state Commissioner of Motor issue but we’ve got to have “I think I serve the county Vehicles – had been rumored taxes. They are going up like well,” he said, adding that he to be a potential Democratic there is no end,” he said. serves on various commit- candidate for the House. “James (Prevatte) is in- tees and devotes a lot of time However he distributed a cumbent and he is a friend to the position. “A lot of peo- statement on social media We Have In Stock of mine but the only way ple don’t realize how much Tuesday afternoon saying to express my vote is to run time it does take. It does take that, at least for this year, he against him. I can’t say any- someone who is willing to has decided not to run. thing bad about him,” Smith give that and I continue to be ‘Consider a run’ Vent Free Gas Heaters said. “I’m going to run on my willing to give that.” “After careful consider- morals. I’m not going to sling He added, “There is no ation and much prayerful mud on anybody and leave it place in the world that I’d contemplation, I have de- Gas Fire Logs at that.” rather live than Columbus cided that I am not able to Smith said another goal is to promote industry and jobs and bring in new busi- Attention Petsense Customers nesses. “We have had plenty We carry of chances but it always fails. Bring in this ad for We can’t negotiate and indus- try goes someplace else. We have to attract business and draw them in here to support Dog Food $ Off jobs,” Smith said. “There are not too many people in the county that Taste1 of the Wild I don’t know,” said Smith, whose father, Bill Smith, or Victor and a full line of products for your retired from the Columbus pets and farm animals Dog Food Thermostat Controlled • Fan blower available County Sheriff ’s Depart- ment. Yesterday’s Service... He and his wife of 40 years, Gurganus Feed & Grain, LLC Today’s Variety McARTHUR SUPPLY Billie, live along Peacock 138 E. Commerce St., Whiteville Contractor Friendly INCORPORATED 117 Railroad Ave., Chadbourn 654-4615 Road, and attend Western 642-3064 Company 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015

This helicopter was used in an attempt to find the man who drown Saturday north of Whiteville. Man’s body found A underwater sonar robot from New Hanover County was Submitted photo used Monday morning to recover the body of Virl Lowery, 61, This man and teenager are suspects in the break-in of a Coca-Cola machine at Whiteville Rentals on the night of of Lumberton, who drowned Saturday, Nov. 28, in Inman Lake Sunday, Nov. 29, according to the sheriff’s department. The cash from the machine was stolen after tools were used just north of Whiteville’s city limits. The body was found about to force entry to the drink machine. Anyone with information about the identity of the two males is asked to call De- 9:30 a.m. tective Sgt. Trina Worley at 642-6551 during normal business hours, or call 9-1-1. Lowery was fishing in a one-man boat about 4 p.m. Saturday when he apparently fell into the water, according to a friend fishing in a separate boat. Two murders Continued from page 1-A Hughes gets prison

in December 2013 to 200 to 249 months. in three sex cases Crime briefs Jonathan Dewayne Gore pleaded in March 2013 to being an accessory after the fact of armed robbery, and Act involved girl under 13 Insurance Break-in got 15 to 18 months. Christopher Stephen Hughes, 20, of Tommie Wooten William Nathan Spauld- Austin Buck Long, 19, of Jacques pleaded in July 2012 to being an Road, Chadbourn, was sent to prison for ing, 38, of the Fox Estates accessory after the fact of murder, and got 44 125 to 210 months here this week after he 7900 block of Road, White- to 62 months. Canisha Laporcha Bell pleaded pleaded in Superior Court in a sex case Chauncey ville, has in January 2013 to attempted armed robbery, from the summer of 2014. Town Road, been arrest- and got 38 to 55 months. Hughes was convicted on three counts Drugs, money Lake Wac- ed on charg- of attempted statutory rape in the case Assistant District Attorney Chris Gentry camaw, was es of break- Vereen involving a girl under the age of 13. The arrested re- ing into a said Lee Otis Vereen and Williams were robbed three counts each showed a date in July cently on fel- neighbor’s to get drugs and money. 2014 as the date of the incident. Hughes ony charges Spaulding building in Dryan Vereen’s prior record included a conviction in 2010 on Hughes has a credit of 404 days toward brought by November, Long two counts of assault inflicting serious injuries. He shot Trendy his prison time. He was arrested in October 2014, and was the N.C. Department of Insur- and stealing Rayshawn Hemingway, then 18, and Andre Holden, then 32, on not out on bond during the time between his arrest and ance involving the reported tools, a generator and push Aug. 30, 2007. Hemingway was wounded by four shots, at least his plea date. theft of a trailer, boat and mower, with a total value of one each in his left side, neck and torso. Holden was wounded Hughes had a conviction for breaking and entering in fishing equipment, which led $16,100. in his jaw and neck, records show. 2014 on his record before this week’s action. to fraud and making false Long is also charged with Dryan Vereen was also convicted in 2006 of assault and com- statements in an application two counts of fraud for get- municating threats. for payment. ting money for items he stole The warrant, obtained by by pawning one, and selling insurance investigator T.S. another. Disbrow new judge for district court Subscribe Today, Braswell, says Spaulding got He’s charged with getting Jason Disbrow, a Southport from North Carolina Central ment actions and previously $34,900 from Seaworthy In- $25 from Pawn South in White- lawyer, will University in 1998. served as the attorney advocate surance of Alexandria City, ville on Nov. 18 by pawning a Call 642-4104 be sworn-in Disbrow has handled more for the Brunswick County Va., in January 2015 by mak- stolen 10-gallon air compres- as the new- than 1,000 District Court cases Guardian ad Litem program. ing fraudulent statements sor, and on Nov. 21 by selling for est District from start to finish. His fam- Disbrow served as an attor- concerning the theft of items $45 a 60-gallon air compressor Court judge ily law practice has included ney-selected mediator over 40 Tabitha A. while he was returning from to Kristen’s Auto Sales located Friday at 2 litigating claims for child cus- times in cases involving vari- Lake Santee in S.C. along Soles Road, Whiteville. p.m. in cer- tody, child support, equitable ous claims for equitable dis- The warrant says Spauld- Sheriff ’s Detective Ken El- Etheridge emonies in distribution, post separation tribution, child custody, child ing was never at Lake Santee, liott obtained the three war- Attorney At LAw Bolivia. He support, alimony, absolute support and spousal support. and made false and misleading rants. Disbrow divorce, contempt proceedings He has prepared various wills statements about his where- was appoint- and adoption. and estate documents and has abouts when he claimed the ed Tuesday His juvenile law practice handled numerous real estate items were stolen. Strangled by Gov. Pat McCrory to fill the has included litigating abuse/ transactions for clients in addi- Braswell asked for anyone Ginger Wellmon Thomas, judgeship vacated last month neglect/dependency cases, tion to his trial court practice. who bought a trailer, boat 33, of Gasto- when Marion Warren was prosecuting and defending or fishing equipment from nia, has been appointed to head the Admin- termination of parental rights Spaulding to contact the DOI arrested on istrative Office of the Courts actions, and defending juvenile at 919/807-6840. a charge of in Raleigh. delinquency criminal charges. felony stran- Disbrow has been a partner PLEASE He has defended hundreds of gulation on at Stiller & Disbrow attorneys misdemeanor cases. Fraud a Tabor City at law in Southport since 2003. Prior to that, he was an associ- In addition to his District RECYCLE Leah Sondra Hooks, 30, police war- ate at the firm from 1998 to 2003. Court practice, he has litigated currently on rant where Criminal, Disbrow earned a Bachelor both criminal and civil supe- probation af- Eugene Thomas Family, & of Arts degree from North rior jury trials, prosecuted ter pleading Brown “al- Carolina State University in incompetency proceedings, Personal injury law in Septem- most lost consciousness” while 1994 and a Juris Doctor degree defended involuntary commit- ber 2015 in a being choked by Thomas using 1409 Pinckney St., fraud case, both arms on Nov. 24. Whiteville, NC has been ar- Officer Jeff Grainger ob- Office: 910-642-2258 rested on five tained the warrant. Thomas Faulk arrested in marijuana case has a prior conviction in 2006 new fraud Hooks charges of making a false report to Demetrious Montrize Faulk, 24, of Martin PRODUCE brought by Chadbourn Police police in Gaston County con- Luther King Jr. Avenue here, was arrested on & SEAFOOD Detective Rene Trevino. cerning a theft in 2003. Nov. 26 – a day after his birthday – on a charge Hooks is charged with pass- of possession of eight grams of marijuana ing stolen checks during Sept. with intent to sell on a warrant obtained by Fresh NC Fraser Firs 20-24 in Chadbourn at Food Whiteville Police Drug Detective Aaron Her- 6’-7’ 7’-9’ ring. Lion twice, and Sam’s Pit Stop Faulk three times. One of the Food Vineland After You Read. Local Oysters Bushel, 1/2 Bushel, Peck Lion charges is an attempt to Virginia Select pass a stolen check. Station Hooks was put on probation Available for wedding Single Oysters in September for two years. receptions & other $65 Bushel, $35 1/2 Bushel, $19 Peck She has a prior record includ- ing possession of cocaine and events Cooked, Whole 642-3157 Crawfish shoplifting. 5 Lb. Bag $1495 Alaskan Snow Crab Legs Call to Prayer $10.99 Lb. 5 Lbs. or more $9.99 Lb. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble Fresh Catfish, Flounder, themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from Ray’sVa Mullets, White Perch their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will Roe Mullets & Croakers forgive their sins, and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 & Cash and Dash Tilapia Filets EVERYDAY LOW PRICES 10 Lb. Box $38 Changing Lanes Whiting Filets • Budweiser $4.49 Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab $29 DWI Services Premium Beer Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) Leading You in the Right Direction! • Bud Light Shrimp $7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $35 Most affordable DWI Services in town 18 Pack NC Court Assessments Substance Abuse Treatment • Ice House Jumbo (21-25 ct.) DOT Assessments and Treatment (20 hour & 40 hour Programs) $8.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $40 Alcohol & Drug Counseling Basic Outpatient Substance Abuse • Miller Light Shrimp ADETS - Alcohol & Drug Education Counseling Traffic School (16 hours) Drug Screening Ziploc Freezer Bags $ 99 $ 99 • Natural Light $ 99 174 Bitmore Rd. Whiteville, NC 28472 Quart 54 ct. or Gallon 38 ct. 3. Ea. Phone: 910-640-1830 • Fax 910-640-1854 • Crisis/Cell: 919-889-5118 10 - 12 and More Hay New Crop Sweet Potatoes By the Lb. or Bushel Prince Law Firm, PLLC Marlboro Newport Old Timey Corn Meal 5 Lb. Bag $5 P Cigarettes Cigarettes Pinestraw $4.00 Bale •Child Custody & Support Carports 18x20 $595 plus tax •Divorce & Equitable Distribution •Traffic Tickets DOG KENNELS Sherry Dew Prince •Criminal Defense $ 88 $ 08 We accept USDA Food Stamps [email protected] Per Per •Personal Injury We accept MasterCard & Visa Phone (910) 207-6609 Pack Pack Mon-Sat 8am-6pm 100 Memory Plaza (910) 641-1980 Whiteville, NC 28472 Fax (910) 207-6610 *Prices4 may vary in South Carolina locations5 Hwy 130 East • 640-2855 The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 – 5-A Lead guitarist of NewSong talks about Columbus County connections United Jewish nNewSong returns to Whiteville for Very Mer- Federations of ry Christmas Tour Dec. 5. North America By GRANT MERRITT Contributing Writer

Lead vocalist, guitarist and one of the founding members of NewSong, Billy Goodwin has traveled with the group for almost 35 years to help share the Gospel and tell about how to have a per- sonal relationship with God through Jesus. NewSong NewSong has performed all over the world, but their Goodwin’s favorite part of Group rate discounted Christmas tour has landed performing is the invitation tickets are also available. them at Northwood Church to accept Jesus Christ during in Whiteville for a second each concert. time due to a friendship “Seeing people raise their with George Wooten of W.E. hand or stand up or come Bailey sweet potato company. forward get’s me emotion- Happy 8th Birthday “On our first visit to ally excited,” Goodwin said. Whiteville, we became “Frankly, that’s what this Isaac Richard friends with George Woo- whole tour is about.” ten,” Goodwin said. Hales NewSong’s “Very Mer- December 3, 2015 “We got in contact with ry Christmas Tour” per- him again and were able to formance is at Northwood set up another performance Church in Whiteville on Dec. at Northwood as part of our 5 at 6 p.m. Christmas tour.” Tickets can be purchased Goodwin’s favorite song by calling 1-800-965-9324; or on the Christmas tour is in person at New Founda- “Christmas Shoes,” which tions Christian Bookstore has spawned TV shows, (700 S Madison St), the Chris- books and a Christmas tour. tian Book Store of Lum- “It’s a real tear jerker of berton (4321 Fayetteville a song,” Goodwin said. “But Rd.), and Lifeway Stores of it’s a really fun song to do.” Wilmington (341 and 56 S. Goodwin’s first interest in College Rd.); or online at With lots of love, music was sparked as a little www.iTickets.com. Mommy, Daddy, Emily, boy, and he enjoyed watch- Gold Circle ($20) as well Wyatt, Luke, Grandma ing people play and sing. as General Admission ($15) Thompson, Granny & When he graduated from tickets are available. Grandpa Hales high school, he wanted to go to college and learn about music. “I wanted to learn how NEW LOCATION Dec. 3 2015 to read it and how write it,” Dear Friends, Goodwin said. “God directed Mrs. Em The people of Israel urgently need our support -- emotionally and financially. The that desire in my heart and Manicure & Pedicure Specialist eventually lead me to New- Jewish Federations of North America and our federation have already committed has moved to Song.” $5 million in emergency aid to the Israel Terror Relief Fund. Because I know NewSong originated with how deeply you care about Israel, I’m asking you to show your support by making Goodwin, Eddie Carswell, Indulgence Salon Eddie Middleton and Bobby 1424 S JK Powell Blvd, Ste F, a contribution today. Apon in 1981. Whiteville Goodwin said that the band’s name was inspired Get the same Great Quality and Service you expect at Indulgence Salon Your gift will continue to help those with the most dire needs by... Walk in and Appointments accepted by the Bible in Psalm 40:1-3. • Moving thousands of children out of harm’s way for respite “Each of the guys in the Em Nobles (910) 207-1308 Salon Phone (910) 640-1068 band had been involved in • Providing crucial services and educational activities for children confined music before they became to bomb shelters Christians,” Goodwin said. “What we all had that’s simi- CD Rates are rising • Offering food, home care and trauma counseling to seniors, children, lar is that God has given us and adults with disabilities, new immigrants and victims of terror all a new song to sing. We used to sing songs, but now • Refurbishing hundreds of bomb shelters, so necessary for survival have a new song.” Today, the band consists of Goodwin (lead vocals, gui- And your gift will accomplish even more. We are also working rapidly tar), Eddie Carswell (song- to provide... writer, background vocals, 6 Months $2,500.00 Minimum percussion), Russ Lee (lead • Psychological help for the traumatized children vocals), Matt Butler (cello, • Emotional support and recreational activities to 415 very new immigrants keyboard, violin, accordion, .35% APY vocals), Rico Thomas (gui- from Ethiopia, who are overwhelmed by the current situation. tar), Mark Clay (bass), Jack • Educational programs for children whose schooling has been disrupted Pumphrey (drums) and Matt 12 Months $2,500.00 Minimum Goodwin (percussion). • Emergency preparedness programs for current and increased levels The tour consists of 15 .45% APY of attack performances, and all of them several hundreds of miles apart. Our work won’t end there. The needs continue to mount every day this crisis Goodwin said that travel- 24 Months $5,000.00 Minimum ing around with 12 people continues on a bus has made them like .55% APY Let Israel and its people know that they are NOT alone. family. The annual percentage yield(APY) assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. APY “You know everyone’s is accurate as of today and is subject to change at any time and without notice. Penalty for early withdrawals may apply. quirks and have to work our- The emotional impact of this Gaza is also huge, but by helping us take care of selves together like family,” 183 John Riegel Rd. 2065 Andrew Jackson Hwy. 1629 S. Madison St. critical needs in Israel, you not only give Israel the financial support its needs Goodwin said. Leland Whiteville Riegelwood 910-383-1650 910-655-2274 -- you also let Israelis know they are NOT alone. You show them that others DO “We have a lot of fun even 910-317-0071 off stage, and we have real care, and your commitment and demonstration of support helps tremendously. tight-knit group.” Visit us at: www.RiegelwoodFCU.org

Please mail your contributions to P.O. Box 937, Whiteville, NC 28472-0973, or to any of the Co-Chairmen listed below

Coverage that never takes a Very Sincerely, Ellen and Jackie Steinberg Linda and Robert Leder time-out. Paul Leder Kathy and Steve Moskow Sally and Terry Mann Esther and Chris Scott Eileen and Ricky Leinwand Shirley Leinwand Jeff Jackson Glenn Ray Revice Butler Teddy Tedder Marilyn and Abie Moskow Gert Mehler Agency LUTCF Agent Agent Manager Agent 642-8206 642-8206 Robin and Gary Kramer Gladys Goldsmith 642-8206 642-8206 Terry Kramer Mary Ann Allgood

“Pray for the well-being of Jerusalem: May those who love you be at peace.” Psalms 122:6

James Edwards Jeff Register Mike Waddell Jordan Carter Agent Agent LUTCF, FSS Agent 642-8206 654-1100 Agent 654-1100 654-1100 United Jewish Federations of North America 6-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 Thursday dinner event celebrates Bolton’s 100th By JEFFERSON WEAVER joying an evening of live jazz buildings are now gone, but Staff Writer on the grounds of town hall. at one point, several hotels, The Pine Tree Festival was stores and restaurants lined A dinner Thursday night slated as a big weekend focus- the now-quiet main section will cap off a year of events ing on the town’s history, but in town. The lumber mills celebrating the centennial of the event was delayed due worked 24 hours a day dur- the town of Bolton. to tropical rains in October. ing the busiest times. Most Mayor Shawn Maynor said Commemorative activities of the commercial district of the 6 p.m. event will be held were held during the annual Bolton disappeared with the Staff photos by JEFFERSON WEAVER at the Lakeside Event Center fellowship dinner – which departure of the lumber mills on Chadbourn Highway near had more than 150 attending, and changes in the timber Bolton changes Whiteville. despite the threat of flooding industry. Bolton aldermen and “We’ll have entertainment, and storms. The postponed Maynor said the town is Mayor Shawn Maynor speakers and a nice dinner,” festival itself drew a record pursuing ways to breathe honored outgoing board he said. “This will wrap up crowd to downtown Bolton in new life into the Bolton area. member Geraldine Bel- our one hundredth year as a November. Efforts are underway to re-es- lamy, top photo, Tuesday town.” Bolton was founded around tablish the town’s association after swearing in new al- Maynor said the town’s col- a lumber mill, and chartered with the state’s Small Town in 1915. The location was a Economic Prosperity (STEP) derman Tony Freeman, at lection of memorabilia will be right. Freeman was sworn on display, and several speak- natural for the burgeoning program, in hopes of bringing ers will share more of the his- pine, cypress and juniper development and jobs to the in Tuesday, replacing Bel- tory of the town. The North lumber industry, and shingles area. Plans have been drawn lamy on the board. The Brunswick Jazz Ensemble will as well as building materials up to convert some of the last new alderman was kept also perform. were shipped via rail from commercial buildings, located busy posing for pictures Throughout the year, the Bolton to Wilmington, Char- along Sam Potts Highway with wellwishers during a town has held different events lotte and other areas. Wood downtown, into a restaurant reception after the oath featuring local natives and from the area made its way to or other businesses. Officials ceremony. older residents who described water tanks above buildings hope to get developers to see Bolton’s glory days and grow- in New York and other cities, the full potential of the town’s ing up in the small town. This construction projects related location. While the town was year also marked the first to the Panama Canal and once dependent on commerce evening of entertainment at elsewhere. from the railroad and a single the town hall, with guests en- Most of the town’s older highway, the intersection of U.S. 74-76 and N.C. 211. Big day at farmers iPhone 4 mart this Saturday By RAY WYCHE Many customers do their Staff Writer Christmas shopping at the market where one-of-a-kind The Columbus County Com- items are available at Christ- munity Farmers Market will mas from the Heart Saturday. have its annual big day Satur- The Christmas from the On day with crafts, baked goods, Heart Saturday market usu- Monthly Unlimited* Plans jams and jellies, and fall and ally attracts some vendors winter vegetables will be on who normally don’t set up at UNLIMITED Talk+Text+Data UNLIMITED Talk+Text+Data sale in the midst of live music, the market. Sale First 5GB Data First 7GB Data up to 4G LTE Speed, then 2G up to 4G LTE Speed, then 2G entertainment, door prizes and In past years, fancy needle- hard to find items such as fresh work has attracted a lot atten- sourdough bread. tion along with craft articles 00 95 00 $ per month $ per month Saturday is the market’s an- made from other materials. $ nual Christmas from the Heart “This year’s Christ- Day when craftsmen, needle mas from the Heart prom- 99 55Includes Unlimited International Texts Plus $10 International69 Calling ises to be bigger and better,” artists, bakers and cooks will UNLIMITED Text show their best efforts, which Shuman said of Saturday. UNLIMITED Talk+Text+Data 1500 Talk Minutes 10 MB Data will be for sale. The market is open from 7 First 1.5GB Data 1GB Data 250 Minutes, 250 Texts “It’s our biggest event of the a.m. until noon and is located up to 4G LTE Speed, then 2G up to 4G LTE Speed year,” said Carol Shuman, a near the Social Services offices long-time vendor and manager in Government Complex north of the market. “I‘m looking of Whiteville between U.S. 701 forward to it.” business and bypass. Available in black or white Includes Unlimited International Texts Plus $10 International Calling Vineland Also Offering Continued from page 1-A 2487. Polar Express 8 The Very Merry Christmas On Saturday, Dec. 12 a “Po- Tour concert featuring the lar Express” movie viewing Phone financing program and layaway available NewSong Concert at North- at Vineland Station is from 6 wood Church is at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with hot chocolate, Murder Mystery popcorn and a bell ornament On Friday, Dec. 11 the Co- for children attending. • Nationwide Coverage lumbus County Youth and Music provided by DJ Families Association (CCYFA) Terry Basobas. Cost is $5 per • No Contract • Keep Your Number will present a murder mystery child. Call Rhonda Dutton dinner theatre in the White- about the murder mystery, www.xtreme-wireless.com ville City Schools Civic Room Lego or Polar Express events Page Plus Premium Agent at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by the CCYFA at Sheila B. Wright, Owner-Manager CERTIFIED On-Site Phone Repairs Cost is $30 per person; (910) 640-8080. More informa- 1619-B2 JK Powell Blvd., Whiteville professional actors from the tion can be found at vineland- House of Blues will perform. christmas.com. 910-640-5565 WE ARE NOW 4G Limited tickets. On Saturday, Dec. 12 a Christmas Lego Competition is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Vine- land Station. roudly serving olumbus ounty Cost is $5 per entry with P C C two categories ranging from Grades K thru 8 and Grade 9 and surrounding areas sinCe 2013, to adults. Cash prizes awarded to top and for deCades to Come three in each division. Free to the public to view. Dr. Sutton graduated from UNC Chapel Hill Medical School With Distinction at the top of his class. He is also a nationally Christmas light award-winning cataract surgeon. Dr. Sutton is the only full-time Board Certified Ophthalmologist in all of Columbus County. contest begins

Sunday night The Whiteville Rotary Over 90% of our patient visits have Club is holding a county-wide 810 Spivey Rd. Christmas light contest from Whiteville, N.C. 28472 Dec. 6 through Dec. 21. 910-642-9850 less than a 10 minute wait time. Anyone who decorates his or her house – or business – As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Sutton specializes in: during the holidays is eligible Visit our website . Routine eye exams for children and adults to enter the contest. www.WhitevilleEye.com This will be an online fund- . Glasses and contact lenses raiser for the Whiteville Rota- . Eye exams for diabetics ry Club as part of the Vineland Accepting all major . Treatment of glaucoma and macular degeneration Christmas celebration. health insurance plans . Treatment of dry eyes, itchy/red eyes, and eye discomfort Contestants will be featured including Medicare and on WhitevilleRotary.org where . Surgery of the eye and eyelids Medicaid people will be able to vote for . Urgent and Emergency eye care their favorite decorated house or business. The contestant with the most $1 votes will win a $300 grand prize. We are available to schedule your appointment “Professional eye care, To register for the contest please contact Jonathan Med- now by calling 910-642-9850. ford at (910) 431-3554 or by where you’re treated like family.” email at [email protected]. Deaths The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 -- 7A

THOMAS CARLYLE JAMES STANLEY DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE GRIMES ‘JIMMY’ GRICE SR. TAR HEEL -- Thomas Car- DELCO -- James Stanley randa) of St. Albans, West JOSEPH WAYNE TODD lyle Grimes, 73, died Tuesday, “Jimmy” Grice Sr., 68, died Virginia; one sister, Betty TABOR CITY -- Joseph Dec. 1, 2015. He was preceded Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at New Kay Murphy of Caldwell, Wayne Todd, 70, passed in death by his parents, Dex- Hanover Regional Medical Ohio; three grandchildren, away Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015 ton and Annie Grimes; one Center in Wilmington. Doug Johnson and Cynthia at Lower Cape Fear Hos- son, Tommy Grimes; and one His family will receive Shaddox, both of Califor- pice and LifeCare Center in brother, Sammy Grimes. friends from 6-8 p.m. Thurs- nia, and Melissa Price of Whiteville. The family will receive day, Dec. 3 at Prosper Baptist Humble, Texas; five great- Mr. Todd was born in Ta- friends from 5-7 p.m. Thurs- Church, 6595 Livingston Cha- grandchildren; and four bor City, the son of the late day, Dec. 3 at Bladen-Gaskins pel Road. Final rites will be step-great-grandchildren. Grover and Clyde Todd. Funeral Home in Elizabeth- held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 In lieu of flowers, memo- He was a town. Final rites will be held at the church. Interment will rials may be made to Union veteran of the at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at be in Ellis-Peterson Cemetery, Valley Baptist Church, 1424 U.S. Army. Dublin First Baptist Church Delco. Andrews Mortuary in Brown Maultsby Road, He retired with Revs. Cameron McGill Wilmington is handling the Whiteville, N.C. 28472. from Penn Ventilator where and Warren Hill officiating. arrangements. he was a member of the Burial will be in Grimes Cem- UDELL MCLAMB CRIBB etery. CARL RICHARD Sheet Metal Workers’ Inter- El-Bethel to host CHADBOURN -- Udell He is survived by his JOHNSON national Association Local McLamb Cribb, 78, died Tues- spouse, Cecile Hunt Grimes; Le’Andria Johnson WHITEVILLE -- Carl Union #399. day, Dec. 1, 2015 in Mcleod Lo- ELSIE CREECH HAYES one daughter, Sebrina Har- Richard Johnson, 93, went He and his first wife El-Bethel’s Lifesaver’s ris Hospital. Born Aug. 1, 1937 HALLSBORO -- Elsie ris of Tar Heel; three sisters, to be with the Lord Sunday, served as foster parents Outreach Ministry presents in Columbus County, she was Creech Hayes, 81, died Edna Atkinson of Clarkton, Nov. 29, 2015. for several years. Mr. Todd Le’Andria Johnson Thursday, the daughter of the late Hom- Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 Carolyn Moree of Taylors- He was the son of the was a member of Freedom Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. This event is er Love McLamb and Minnie at Premier Living at Lake ville, Louise Tedder of Eliza- late William Thomas John- Original Freewill Baptist free. Doors open at 6 p.m. Magnolia McLamb. She was Waccamaw. She was the bethtown; four grandchildren; son and Ada Bertha Davis Church. He was predeceased For more information call the widow of Royal Sim Cribb. daughter of the late Ozzie and one great-grandchild. Johnson. He was born in by his first wife, Lynettee 640-3445. In addition to her parents and Creech and Sarah Flynn Flowers are welcome or do- Newcomerstown, Ohio Feb. Todd; one brother, Thomas The church is located at 415 husband, she was also preced- Creech. nations may be made to Dub- 26, 1922. His first wife of 53 Lloyd Todd; and one sister, W. Walter Street. ed in death by one son, Clark Elsies life career was lin First Baptist Church, Op- years, Evelyn Grace Free- Evelyn Florine Todd. The host pastors will be Sim Cribb. nursing. She graduated eration Christmas Child, P.O. man Johnson preceded him The family received Nathaniel Best and Helen Visitation will be held from from Hallsboro High School Box 187, Dublin, N.C. 28332. in death in 1995. He was friends Tuesday, Dec. 1 at Miller-Best. 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at In- and Southeastern Commu- also preceded in death by Freedom Original Free- man Ward Funeral Home in nity College. She was em- one daughter, Carol Ann will Baptist Church. Final Tabor City. Final rites will be ployed as an LPN at Colum- Smoke alarms save lives, Johnson Miller; one son, rites were held Wednesday, held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, bus County Hospital and Gregory Alan Johnson; and Dec. 2 at the church with but make sure they work at Welcome Freewill Baptist Columbus Regional Health- five brothers, Marion John- Pastor Jackie Strickland from working. Church in Chadbourn. Burial care. When given her as- Fire Prevention Week 2015 son, Paul Johnson, Donald officiating. Burial was in has come and gone, but the • Test smoke alarms at least will be in Cribbtown Cem- signments of patients, she Johnson, Jack Johnson, Spivey Cemetery. Goldfinch need for smoke alarms is still a once a month. Press the test etery. would complete her duties and Robert Johnson. Funeral Home, Loris Cha- major safety factor. button to make sure it’s work- She is survived by three and proceed to help other Carl served in the U.S. pel served the family. Insurance Commissioner ing. daughters, Gwen Dell Carroll nurses to care for their pa- • Never disconnect or take Air Corp from Survivors include his and State Fire Marshal Wayne of Chadbourn, Kim “Kimmy tients. She never ran out of the batteries out of your smoke September wife, Linda J. Todd of Ta- Goodwin urges everyone to Sue” Nance and MeLisa John- energy when patients need- continue to uphold this year’s alarm. 1942 to his bor City; one son, Jeffrey son, both of Little River, S.C.; ed her care. Fire Prevention Week cam- • Smoke alarms with non-re- honorable dis- Wayne Todd (Shelley) of Ta- two sons, Royal “Roy” Cribb Elsie was a very active paign theme, “Hear the beep placeable batteries should last charge March bor City; one daughter, Twy- of Chadbourn, Anthony member of Hallsboro Bap- where you sleep: Every bed- 10 years. If the alarm chirps, 9, 1946. His job was 1st Ser- la Todd Hodges (George) of Cribb of Whiteville; one sis- tist Church where she sang room needs a working smoke replace it with a new alarm. geant of Post Headquarters Clarendon; three sisters, ter, Cleo Jenrette of Nakina; in the choir. She had a mis- alarm.” • For smoke alarms with any at the Air Force Base in Inez Stanley of Jackson- other type of battery, replace seven grandchildren; and sion for shut-ins. She would “About half of home fire Fresno, California. ville, Jeanette Strickland the battery once a year. If the nine great-grandchildren. take them the church bulle- deaths occur in the late night Carl graduated in 1951 of Whiteville and Nila Faye and early morning hours, alarm chirps, replace the bat- tins and literature regular- from Muskingum College DWIGHT ANTHONY Blackman (John) of Lum- when most people are asleep,” tery right away. ly. She led many fund com- in New Concord, Ohio with CALLAHAN berton; a special cousin, said Goodwin. mittees, helping to raise a B.S. Degree in Science and WHITEVILLE -- Dwight Laura Herring (Wayne) of The National Fire Protec- the money for the organ Education. In 1997 he be- Anthony Callahan, 56, died Longs, S.C.; two grandchil- tion Association (NFPA) re- and choir robes. came an ordained minister Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 at New dren, Christopher Horst ported, that between 2009 and She loved working in the 2013, an average 940 deaths per by American Evangelistic Hanover Regional Medical (Hannah) of Tabor City and yard and taking care of year occurred in homes with Association of Florida. In Center in Wilmington. He was Kanon Hodges of Claren- flowers. no smoke alarms, while an ad- 1997 he received an honor- a native of Fairmont and the don; and two great-grand- Visitation was held Mon- ditional 510 occurred in homes ary Doctorate of Divinity. son of the late Caudell and children, Brennan and Adia day, Nov. 30 at McKenzie with smoke alarms that failed After graduating from Ruth Lupo Callahan. For the Horst, both of Tabor City. Mortuary. Final rites were to operate. This accounts for 59 college, Carl became the past 12 years he was employed In lieu of flowers, memo- held Tuesday, Dec. 1 in the percent of all home fire deaths. General Superintendent of by Whiteville Walmart Super- rials may be sent to Free- Follow these smoke alarm mortuary chapel with Revs. Commercial Fuel Company center as a wireless associate. dom Original Freewill Bap- safety tips: John Bracey and Troy Lit- in Cumberland, Ohio which Arrangements are incom- tist Church, 1280 Swamp • Install smoke alarms in- tle officiating. Burial was Can’t believe it’s been a year was one of the largest coal plete and will be announced by Fox Hwy. East, Tabor City, side every bedroom and out- in Hillcrest Cemetery, Lake mines in Ohio. Over the Worthington Funeral Home in N.C. 28463. side each sleeping area. since God took you home. Waccamaw. next 18 years Carl formed Chadbourn. Please sign an online • Have smoke alarms on But it has and not a day passes Active pallbearers will every level of your home, in- his own coal company own- He is survived by his wife, guestbook at www.gold- that we don’t think of you. I be Wayne Tyler, Austin cluding the basement. Larger ing mines in Pennsylvania, Shirley Annette Davis Calla- finchfuneralhome.com. know you are looking down on Watts, Micky Soles, Jeff homes may need more alarms. Ohio, Kentucky, West Vir- han of the home; one daughter our beautiful daughters. They Sellers, Billy Gilliland and LULA FAULK • Install interconnected ginia and Tennessee. After Angelia Michelle Tremaine always say Daddy is our angel Bobby Garrell. NAKINA -- Lula Faulk died smoke alarms. When one selling the coal company of the home; three brothers, that watches over us. We miss She is survived by three Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. alarm sounds, they all sound. in 1978, he moved from Stuart Callahan of Polkton, sisters, Eloise Creech Cook Arrangements are incom- Choose smoke alarms that have you more than you will ever Charleston, West Virginia Blaine Callahan of Cary and of Lakeland, Fla., Betty plete and will be announced the label of a recognized test- know. We love you and will to Los Angeles, California Michael Callahan of Fair- ing laboratory. Creech Meares of White- by Peacock Funeral Home in see you at the Pearly Gates. where he established an mont; one sister, Audrey C. • Never paint smoke alarms. ville, Winifred Coleman Whiteville. Love, Your Girls, agency to work as an agent Richardson of Marshville; and Paint, stickers or other deco- Corbett of Lake Wacca- Selena & Rayanne “Poogie” for Hollywood celebrities. one grandson. rations could keep the alarms #5796 maw; many nieces and WHQR presents From 1982-2007 Carl was nephews; and a very special President and CFO of Gi- HOPD Christmas companion, J.A. Young of Holiday Shorts ant Step Senior Citizen service Dec. 6 Whiteville. Sunday, Dec. 13 marks Whiteville Housing of San Bernardino The House of Prayer and WHQR’s wintertime tradition, where he built a 100-unit Deliverance will hold a special Celebrate Christmas Homemade Holiday Shorts. Appliance Repair The program’s 20th anniver- HUD 202 project to provide Christmas service Sunday, Jimmy Pierce Owner/Servicer housing for senior citizens Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. The speaker with Loris FBC sary will be celebrated with ap- in San Bernardino. He will be Pastor Richard Smith Loris First Baptist Church pearances by favorite perform- named it Beautiful Light of Mt. Nebo Missionary Bap- will celebrate the Christmas ers from past years. The event 640-3304 Inn. In October of 1999 he tist Church in Wilmington. season Sunday mornings and will be held before a live audi- Washers - Dryers ence and is broadcast live on was awarded the REACT Barbara Powell is the pastor. nights in December. Refrigerators & more WHQR 91.3fm at 6 p.m. Doors Award for the No. 1 senior The pastor, Dr. Louis Ven- open at 5:20 p.m. citizen complex in the U.S. Welcome PFWBC able will bring special mes- Reasonable Rates sages about “God’s Christmas A full reception, including Although Carl never pas- Christmas ‘Cantata’ drinks and hors d’oeuvres, will tored a church, he always Welcome Pentecostal Free- Tree” each Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. while the choir and follow the live performance felt that his ministry was in will Baptist Church will hold that runs from 6 to 7 p.m. congregation will be singing helping senior citizens with its “Christmas Cantata” dur- Tickets are $35 each (includes Christmas carols. affordable housing. During ing morning worship service the performance and recep- The church is sponsoring his visits to Whiteville, he Sunday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. and tion) and can be purchased at four special programs on Sun- became aware of the need the Christmas play at the eve- whqr.org. All proceeds benefit day nights and Christmas Eve. for affordable housing in ning service at 6 p.m. WHQR. Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. will Columbus County. He built The church is located be- Guests include radio leg- tween Chadbourn and Tabor be the “Hanging of the Greens.” Beautiful Light Inn, a 30- ends, actors, writers and City at 3104 Old Cribbtown Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. will performers: WHQR’s former unit Section 202 project Road. be the children’s choirs Christ- which opened in Whiteville classical host Jemila Ericson, For more information call mas presentation of the musi- WHQR commentator and au- in 2009. 653-9284, 863-3995 or 876-0287. cals, “Signs of Christmas” and He was a 32nd Degree thor Nan Graham, WHQR com- Rev. Donald Carlyle is the “Jesus, the Light of the World.” mentator Annie Gray John- Mason of Guernsey Lodge pastor. The adult choir, adult en- ston and storyteller and host #66 F&AM in Ohio. He also semble and orchestra will pres- of WHQR’s “A Season’s Griot,” was a member of the Amer- Abundant Life AOG ent “The Wonder of Christ- Madafo Lloyd Wilson. They ican Legion of California, Christmas play mas” Saturday, Dec. 19, and will share emotional and funny Hollywood Post No. 43. As a Abundant Life Assembly Sunday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. tales of the season. Jazz per- member of First Presbyte- of God will hold its Christ- The church will celebrate former Grenoldo Frasier will rian Church of Hollywood, mas play “Reconciled hearts” Christmas Eve at 8 p.m. with a provide festive holiday tunes. Carl served as a lifetime Sunday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. The special service of music and a The MC Erny Gallery at deacon. church is located on Hwy 701 Christmas message. WHQR is located on the third Visitation will be held South. For more information The church is located at 3117 floor of 254 N. Front Street in from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, call 642-5003. Main Street, Loris, S.C. downtown Wilmington. Dec. 3 at McKenzie Mortu- ary. Final rites will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 in the mortuary chapel with Now Pine Straw Rev. Ken Baker officiating. A graveside service will Cracking Now be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at East State Street Cemetery Available in Newcomerstown, Ohio. Pecans! He is survived by his wife, 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 Brenda Fisher Johnson of 910.642.2128 Whiteville and Los Ange- The Gore Center www.mckenziemortuary.net les, California; one son, Highway 130 East • 770-5367 Ronald Lee Johnson (Mi- 8-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015

Sponsored content Lake sewer project What is urgent care and when should I use it?

$100K under budget When you are faced with a medi- ing through skin) nImprovement work been the scene of multiple cal problem that appears to be seri- •Moderate to severe burns continuing on troubled sewer spills into the canal ous, it’s sometimes hard to assess if •Poisoning lift station and system. and the lake itself. it’s a true emergency or an urgent •Severe abdominal pain Aging terra cotta pipes care medical issue. are also being replaced with By JEFFERSON WEAVER Life threatening emergencies What is considered an modern plastic lines, Foley Staff Writer such as a heart attack or a serious urgent medical condition? said. head injury require a visit to the Urgent medical conditions are “Some of this was started Work is continuing on the in Phase Four of the proj- Emergency Department. Urgent ones that are not considered emer- project to rehabilitate lift sta- ect,” he said. care centers are built to serve pa- gencies but still require care within tions and install new sewer New and replacement tients with medical issues that do 24 hours. Some examples include: lines to reduce some of the lines are being installed in not appear to be life threatening… strain on Lake Waccamaw’s •Fever or Flu several areas, with new lines but also can’t wait until the next aging wastewater system. •Severe sore throat or cough already in place off Cypress “Many of our problems day or for a primary care doctor to Lane, leading to Lift Station •Minor broken bones come from inflow and infil- see them. No. 11. •Urinary tract infections tration (I and I),” said Harry Columbus Regional Urgent Care, Lines have been replaced Foley, town manager. located on the CRHS campus, pro- •Moderate back issues in some sections of Chaunc- “When we can cut down in vides easy access quality health- •Breathing difficulties eytown Road and N.C. 214 the I and I, we’ll have fewer care for the days and hours that (Sam Potts Highway). •Eye irritation and redness spills and extend the life of The wastewater improve- primary care physicians are closed. •Vomiting diarrhea or dehydration our sewer plant.” ments, now in Phase Five Along with the Urgent Care staff, Broken cleanouts, under- •Skin rashes and infections of the ongoing project, are Larry Burroughs, PA, and Marie ground cracks and other Dial 911 immediately for any being paid for in part by a Campbell, FNP, ensure the patient openings in sewer lines can medical problem that appears to be $1.5 million grant. receives the best medical exper- Larry Burroughs, PA, lead to storm water runoff life-threatening. Foley said the project is and Marie Campbell, FNP entering sewer systems, tise. Currently Columbus Regional currently $100,000 under Proper care will be provided at leading to overflows and Urgent Care is open noon to 8 p.m., budget. examples of conditions that require the closest emergency department. spills, and overwhelming lift Monday – Friday. Beginning in If no surprise expenses Remember, ER visits should be re- stations. January, Columbus Regional Urgent emergency medical care include: occur during the remainder served for true emergencies, such The storm water also in- Care will be open seven days a week. •Severe chest pain or difficulty of Phase Five, that money as chest pain and severe injuries. creases wear and tear on lift breathing could be used for additional stations and the treatment •Signs of stroke (loss of vision, sud- When it’s after hours and you wastewater improvements. What is considered plant. den numbness, weakness, slurred have an urgent medical need, Co- “Hopefully, these im- an emergency? Foley said improvements speech or confusion) lumbus Regional Healthcare System provements will drastically Urgent care is not a substitute to Lift Station No. 12, behind and the team at Columbus Regional reduce, if not eliminate, our for emergency care. In general, an •Convulsions, seizures the Ambassador Camp, will Urgent Care have you covered. I and I problems,” Foley said. emergency condition is one that •Fever in newborn (less than 3 reduce some of the load on For more information visit www. “That’s better for the lake can permanently impair or endan- month old) Lift Station No. 11, which has crhealthcare.org. and for our town.” ger the life of an individual. Some •Compound fracture (bone protrud- October’s heavy rains were Rains continue to fall; late crops suffering By RAY WYCHE Nov. 20 when 1.72 inches fell. “There’s no question about picking weather,” Shaw said of nearly a record for county Staff Writer The second highest average it; it’s still too wet for harvest- autumn when the three crops low temperature for November ing peanuts, soybeans and mentioned above mature. By RAY WYCHE 1964 when 8.85 inches fell at Rainfalls that have played was 47.54 degrees. cotton, but they’re (farmers) Shaw said winter wheat and Staff Writer the station. havoc with the harvesting Frost was noted on five still harvesting.” oats, recently planted, did not Official rain total record- of late maturing farm crops days and 12 days were termed Shaw said of the three crops come up in places due to seed The rains came in near- keeping began at the re- this year were still with us in cloudy. The lowest tempera- that have gained in popularity rotting in the wet soil. record proportions to search station in 1954. November, where the Border ture of the month was 31 de- since the county’s main money Columbus County in Since that year, rainfalls Belt Tobacco Research Station grees on Nov. 24. crop for years— flue-cured to- October, with 11.18 in a single month totaled thermometers showed that The 5.55 inches of rain bacco — has fallen out of favor inches of precipita- more than 10 inches only 5.55 inches of rain fell during that fell in November, added with most farmers. Vineland tion measured at the five times at the station. the month. to the 11.18 inches that soaked Even though most farmers Border Belt Tobacco The rainiest month The average precipitation most of the county in October, are now able to gather what Research Station on record since 1954 Station for the month since record- delayed harvesting activities remains of their crops, they Available for wedding northwest of White- was September 1999 keeping began in 1954 is 2.88 for some Columbus County are going to find that the buy- ville. when 18.05 inches were inches. Rain fell on 18 of the farmers, according to Exten- ers will note damages from too receptions & other The runner-up for the recorded, the year Hurri- 30 days of November, with the sion Service Row Crop Agent much water. events most rain in October was in cane Floyd swept through. heaviest downpour coming on Michael Shaw. “And we usually have good 642-3157 The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 – 9-A Reservations needed for nativity tour Rodney Gore of Tabor City in his home are filled with keeps adding to his nativity display cases of nativities. scene collection and now has Gore invites groups such about 800. as Sunday school classes and The collection also contains other church groups, garden Madonnas. Some are antiques clubs or groups of friends up while others were purchased to 12 or 15 people to view his n e w. collection. Gore has been collecting Any group that wants to nativities for several years, take the tour must call to adding many each year. He schedule a time that Gore can recently made a trip to Moncks be available to lead the tours. Corner, S.C. and came home Call Gore at 910-640-8701 or with 54 more. Several rooms at Gore’s Florist, 910-653-2653.

Pat’s Pet Sitting Service In-home pet care for the Whiteville area

Pat LambertBonded, Insured, LIC 15 years experience

The choir rehearses about a dozen times each fall to prepare for its December concert. Back row: Richard Trask, Steve Smith, Randy Page, Jamie Faulk, Gus Cothern, Steuart Link, Paul Pope, Jim Craigie, Geneva Ashley and (910) 640-1505 Jim Council. Middle row: Gena Wiltshire, Diana Matthews, Annette Powell, Melanie Wohlford, Beth Sasser and Nan Leggett. Front row: Millie Tate, Gloria Rogers, JoAnn Hinson, Donna Scott and Karen Holbrook. Gift Certificates Available Carols and ‘all that jazz’ Be Ready For Choral goup expands its outreach The Coming By DIANA MATTHEWS Tim Koch: Southport, Lake Waccamaw at community events between Contributing Writer “Hey, you people aren’t and Loris, S.C. concerts. Holiday as square as you look!” Not all of the singers have In September, Southeast- The Southeastern Oratorio Dr. Koch teaches vocal mu- extensive musical training, ern Oratorio members enter- Society will present a program sic and opera at Coastal Caro- but all read music and are tained at the “Take the Plate” of traditional and contem- Season lina University in Conway, willing to work hard. Rehears- dinner in Lake Waccamaw. On porary holiday music of the S.C., and is music director of als are held Monday evenings Nov. 22, the singers presented Americas Monday, Dec. 14, the acclaimed Carolina Master from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the choral three anthems at the com- See Us at 7:30 p.m. The free concert Chorale in Myrtle Beach. He room of Building D at SCC. munity Thanksgiving service will be held at First Presbyte- has served as interim director “The audience is in for held at St. Mark AME Zion Today For rian Church, 511 N. Thompson of the Southeastern Oratorio a treat,” said Larry McLen- Church. Street, Whiteville. Society since 2014. He is an don, who will accompany Koch has invited singers All Your Cash The choir will perform Ohio native and a graduate of the choir on most of their from the Society to join his arrangements of popular the Eastman School of Music. pieces. McLendon is organist Master Chorale for two Mes- Needs! pieces such as “I Wonder “This music is challeng- at St. Mark Catholic Church in siah performances in Myrtle as I Wander” and “Do You ing for me, too,” Koch told Wilmington and also teaches Beach and Pawley’s Island the Hear What I Hear?” Other the singers as they drilled piano and related classes at first weekend in December. selections include a lushly on the Hebrew words of the SCC. Additional outreach events for Cardinal Finance harmonized Puerto Rican folk Chanukah Suite. “Most of my He obtained a Master’s the spring are in the planning carol in Spanish and an upbeat [music] teachers when I was degree in piano performance stages. Chanukah suite in Hebrew by growing up were Jewish, so I from UNC-Greensboro and Prospective singers are Broadway composer Jason Company sang in every kind of Temple has played with the Wilming- welcome to speak with any Robert Brown. Dec. 14 will be service.” He warned the sing- ton Symphony several times current member about singing 608 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 28472 the eighth and final night of ers that, “you’re not going to as well as with various other opportunities, or they may call the Jewish festival of lights. learn these lyrics unless you ensembles in Wilmington and (910) 642-8510. No audition is 642-5174 The audience will hear practice them at home.” The surrounding areas. This will required. calypso and tango-inspired singers chanted the syllables be McLendon’s first season tunes, as well as the ethe- in time to the syncopated playing for the Southeastern real and reverent “O Magnum rhythm, and finally alto Mela- Oratorio Society. Mysterium” in Latin by con- nie Wohlford, exclaimed, “I In December 2014, the temporary composer Morten get it now! It was Greek to me 43-year-old volunteer choral Lauridsen. Several solos will before. Now it’s Hebrew!” organization performed a por- round out the program. Her alto section neighbor tion of Handel’s Messiah to a At a recent rehearsal at Beth Sasser clarified, “It’s like full house; in May, 2015, they Southeastern Community Hebrew for Dummies.” Both expanded their repertoire to College, the choir navigated women have begun commut- include traditional sacred nimbly through a jazzy ar- ing from Elizabethtown to sing music of the American South, rangement of the spiritual with the group within the last especially spirituals. In the “Children, Go Where I Send year and a half. Other mem- current season, the group has Thee,” earning astonished bers travel from Tabor City, begun making appearances praise from interim director Leaf growers favor research check-off By RAY WYCHE cent favorable to continue the President Keith Oakley said Staff Writer support of research at N.C. passage of approval of the State University in Raleigh. referendum is important North Carolina tobacco The program financed by this year for tobacco produc- growers, in a referendum tobacco farmers began 24 tion in the state since federal vote in November, over- years ago. funding for tobacco research whelmingly approved a 10 The N.C. Tobacco Research ceased in1994. cents per hundred pounds Commission allocates about Research funded by the of tobacco sold assessment $300,000 annually for tobacco- check-off money includes in- for research in flue-cured related projects. sect and disease management and burley tobacco sold in N.C. Tobacco Foundation and production costs. the state. The vote was 94.5 per-

Watts joins CresCom team here CresCom Bank has added five new team members to its growing staff, including one for the Whiteville branch. Kayla Watts will serve CresCom Bank as a customer care specialist in the White- ville market. Watts joins from Lowe’s Home Improvement where she served as head cashier and previously worked as an office clerk at Southeastern Community College. Other new hires include two in Charleston, S.C. Do- retta McHugh joins the team as a loan processor at the West Ashley branch. Audra Mangialardo joins CresCom as a part-time teller at the Litchfield branch at Pawleys Island, S.C. Part-time teller Lindsay Glaser has joined CresCom at the Cane Bay branch in Summerville, S.C. Editorials The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015

Shop local to show you care There is no question large chains can and do take revenues from locally owned and operated merchants, but as a customer and a neighbor, you can still shop for the big deals while showing your family, friends and local businesses that you care. Big box stores are a part of the econ- omy. One need only look at the holiday- shopping traffic flowing through our Ramblin’ county to shopping destinations to know that’s true. The convenience, selection and price are irresistible to many. with Ann At the By ANN WORTHINGTON same time, The point When you shop locally local retail- The motorcycle roared past ers have far for Christmas, you sup- my house like a streak of light- more to offer port your neighbors, ening, and of course, the driver than we usu- your schools and your looked like a speck sitting on ally realize. community. the seat of the cycle. Choosing to The first thing I did was do at least some of your Christmas shop- pray for the person on the bike ping with local merchants means you can because I know if he lost con- usually get better quality merchandise trol of the fast-moving motor- (including the name brands sought and cycle, need I say more? Public opinion I always wanted to ride craved by so many) as well as unusual on a motorcycle, but being and thoughtful gifts you won’t find on the chicken that I am, I just feet high and only four feet from prefabricated shelves stamped “Made in couldn’t get up the courage. I Good encounter Blocked view the pavement. China.” guess I will just watch others I recently had an encounter Has anyone noticed the state You don’t have a chance of You can be assured the gifts you buy have a good time on their bikes with the Columbus County Animal highway ditch banks, which seeing the deer until they are at a local merchant won’t be the same while I stand and wish, but I do Control, something I had not had in most places have not been in front of you. My vehicle had remember one time a long time cookie-cutter candidates for regifting in many months. The main reason mowed the whole year? $3,000 in damage. that one will find in homes across the being that I did not trust them. I am If you complain to the De- I think we as citizens who ago when my son got a mini- country on Christmas morning. Instead, very pleased to report a very happy partment of Transportation vote really need to take another bike for Christmas. you’ll have something that shows you put encounter this time. (DOT), they say the governor look at election time to put It was so much fun as we some time and care into selecting a pres- I experienced nothing but con- took most of the tax money someone in office who will keep stood at the window and ent for someone important to you and cern, help, friendliness, and profes- from small counties and sent it our tax money in each county watched as he rode up and down the road. The satisfac- your family. sionalism. I hope the future of poor, to Charlotte and Raleigh, where where it belongs to help mat- unfortunate animals of Columbus he thinks that really got him ters we have here that needs tory look on his face showed Just as important, when you shop lo- that Santa had really fulfilled cally, you support your neighbors, your County is brighter. The CCAC and elected. addressing. the Columbus County Humane So- My wife hit a deer just across Bobby Hinson his greatest wish that year. schools and your community. You also ciety need support from the people N.C. 410 on Rough-N-Ready Road Ward’s Station Although he had many rules get to enjoy the holiday season in a more of Columbus County. where the ditch growth was six from his dad and me, he didn’t personal way—the generic neon lighting Nellie Ward seem to mind. acres of pavement, piped-in music and Whiteville One day I got the wild idea crowds quickly ruin the holiday spirit that I would like to take my for many folks. You won’t spend an hour son’s mini-bike on a little trip waiting in traffic or forget where you myself. I wasn’t afraid one bit park when you shop at a locally owned because my son made it look like so much fun and easy. retailer. Your legacy The neighbor kids saw me We aren’t suggesting that you only By MELODY PREVATTE is truly creating a legacy. ready for my adventure, so shop locally—we’re encouraging, howev- they all gathered around to er, that you shop at home first, and make Columbus County RSVP Maybe children are not your favorite pastime. Across our great watch me take off. it a merry Christmas that lasts all year, Not too long ago, Dr. Danny Rus- county are home-bound senior citi- After what seemed like an and keeps your revenues at home. sell at Chadbourn Baptist Church zens who need someone to check hour of instructions on how to said, “You cannot do anything on them once or twice a week. operate the bike, I was finally about your heritage, but you can This type of presence, research ready for the thrill of a life- Commentary about your legacy.” His statement has shown, allows individuals to time. I thought I had this thing gave me pause. There is much truth remain living longer and safer in down pat, so I revved up the Limericks by Bob Aldrich in that phrase. their own home. motor, clamped down on the The occasion was a funeral and I don’t know anyone who wants gas, and with the wind blowing the lady being remembered was to move into a long-term care fa- through my hair, I shot down When a Russian marked jet left its route, loved by her friends, family, and cility. These visits or calls several the road. It created an airspace dispute. community. She had left a legacy. times a week could be all it takes I was so excited until I It was told where to fly, Her legacy was one of love for for a senior citizen to remain started to turn around. I then But it would not comply children, family, church, and com- comfortably at home. You could be discovered of all the instruc- And provoked a deadly Turkey shoot. munity. She liked to have fun while creating a legacy of love for your tions I had received from my serving others. Her legacy will con- neighbor or church family. son, I forgot one very impor- Our plumbing repairmen are smart. Prevatte tinue because of her service to oth- Another simple yet important ‘Til the water is off they don’t start. tant one: how to stop. ers and commitment to children. programs to listen to children activity is helping your commu- A closed border prevents As I flew down the road, my What will your legacy be? When practice his/her reading, assist a nity prepare for or respond from a The flow of immigrants. whole life passed in front of others think of you, what will they child with homework, or visit with disaster. This can take many forms: Where’s the valve to shut this counterpart? my face. Not knowing what likely remember? Not sure about the children during lunchtime as a firefighter, auxiliary support in to do, I steered the bike into a the answers to these questions? positive adult role model. the Sheriff ’s Office through the No matter what’s done to revive it narrow ditch, where I fell and You have the power to create a I know teachers and educators Citizen’s Academy, or preparing Our Post Office will not survive it. the bike landed on my legs. legacy, beginning today. today who rejoice each time a yourself and your family through With Congress as its boss Wow! Columbus County RSVP/Vol- former student greets them in the disaster preparedness training. There’s a $5 billion loss. All the children came run- unteer Center staff have met with community. That child remem- You will build a legacy of being a We must make the Post Office private. ning to see if they should call local public school officials and bered that teacher … that teacher servant of your fellow man. the rescue squad, but I assured nonprofit representatives. We made a difference in the life of that Would you like to start building them I was O.K. found that volunteers are needed child. What a legacy. your legacy? To learn more about That ended my cycle riding across Columbus County. Volun- You don’t have to be an educa- volunteering opportunities and once and for all. teers of all ages, economic status, tor or teacher to create this legacy. how to get involved in your com- Well, my reader friends, my Thumbs up race, gender, and educational levels Teachers will do the teaching. Vol- munity or school, contact the RSVP kids have had many laughs at are needed. Office by calling 910-642-7141, exten- unteers just need the willingness some of our fun times and I Individuals are needed to go into sion 294, or via email at Melody. to listen and the patience to assist. wouldn’t have it any other way. • To the local fire, our public schools and after-school When you help a child to learn, that [email protected]. law enforcement and Until next time, by truly rescue personnel and blessed, and as always, don’t volunteers who spent forget God loves you and so do I. long hours searching for the body of Virl Lowery, who drowned at Inman Lake Sat- Write to us urday afternoon. In addition to Columbus Send letters to the editor County units, Bruns- or contact editorial page wick County sent a editor Les High at leshigh@ cadaver dog, Bladen whiteville.com, or mail them County committed to PO Box 707, Whiteville its helicopter to the N.C., 28472. search, and a robotic All letters must be signed submarine from New and include a phone number, Hanover County ulti- which will not be published. mately located Lowery. Letters are limited to 400 It must have been pain- words and must be signed ful for Lowery’s family and include the author’s to endure the search, community. but they may take sol- Authors are limited to one ace knowing that so letter every 30 days. Letters many people and agen- about business and personal cies worked diligently disputes will not be consid- to locate him. ered. Letters are subject to editing. The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 People, Places and Things Simmons Continued from page 1-A

with a positive attitude,” The tooth of the matter Maultsby said. “She has By RAY WYCHE Fear and trepidation took words from the dentist, “I’m a pre-teenager, to a Whiteville a wonderful rapport with Staff Writer over once again but needlessly. done.” dentist, a hulk of a man whose parents who greatly appreci- As with the first session that Unexpected happiness filled office consisted of one room, con- ate her as a teacher of their Two of my well-used teeth turned out so well for me, my me once again. I can truthfully taining only one dentist’s chair, young children.” recently gave undeniable notice only discomfort was caused by say that the feared tribulation in his home. My dental ailment Maultsby praised the wel- that they were ailing, filling me the needle. was not experienced, thanks must have been considered seri- coming environment Sim- with fear and anxiety. So I underwent two tooth- to the Lord, dental schools, the ous in our home. In earlier times, mons has created in her Two Whiteville dentists pullings within few days. scientists who concocted that to partake of professional dental classroom. agreed that relief was going to It had been years since forceps wonderful anesthesia, and two care indicated the patient’s “Her classroom is very come only with the removal of had been in my mouth, but the dentists’ skills and concern for a tooth problem was indeed seri- inviting and calming, and the teeth. Immediately, the dark years’ ago unpleasantness of dental coward’s well-being. ous. students feel the warmth side of my feelings went into my encounter with an earlier Both extractions had been As my father and I entered from the teacher and her as- action. (now deceased) dentist filled my far from the tortuous experi- the dentist’s house/office, I re- sistant when they enter the I anticipated minutes of mind. He explained ences that I had member the scents that hit me: classroom,” Maultsby said. acute suffering, followed by a that the bothersome expected. I felt no alcohol (not the drinking kind), Simmons said she can’t period of undetermined length tooth was too far serious pain what- and some unfamiliar odors, but take all of the responsibility of attempting to chew my food damaged by decay soever as the hurt- all the smells that assailed my for her classroom environ- with front incisor teeth, not for a filling; extrac- ing molars came nostrils were overpowered by ci- ment because she works with put there for chewing, and a tion was the only out of my jaw. gar smoke, both fresh and stale. “the most dedicated teacher lengthy spell of discomfort from way to get relief. Dental care has No one greeted us so we walked assistant in the world, Donna the hole in my gum where the The tooth in ques- come a long way to the open door of the one-room Scarpena.” molar grew that had served tion turned out to since a decay-rid- office/clinic. The dentist was “Donna goes above and me well for many years. be in worse condi- den molar years in his chair, mouth opened, his beyond the expectations of At the oral surgeon’s office, I was tion than the dentist, ago forced an ex- snoring leaving no doubt that he a TA. I am very blessed and escorted to the comfortable den- who had earned a cellent dentist to was asleep. thankful to be able to work Debbie Simmons tist’s chair by a pleasant nurse, reputation as an ex- take a rest. Attached to the chair was with her each day,” she said. and settled down to await the tor- cellent tooth-man, Let your think- the tray that held his dental In looking toward the inclusion would likely not ture that I was sure was to come. had thought. As the forceps ing go back to as recent as the instruments, scattered about future of exceptional chil- directly affect her classroom Soon, the anesthesia-pumping gripped the tooth, the tooth shat- 1930s and earlier, and then pon- haphazardly on the little round dren’s education, Simmons since she teaches preschool, needle did its job so well that I tered. Now the dentist was faced der what would you do if a sud- tray, and among them was a half- said the practice of full in- she did say it would affect soon wondered if I still had a jaw, with the task of removing bits of den sharp and lasting pain hit smoked cigar. clusion — meaning that her students’ futures in the since there was no pain. what was once a tooth from deep your mouth. There were dentists The half cigar, misshapen on all students, regardless of K-12 system. th At the dentist’s request to in my gum. before the 19 century, but as in one end from serious chewing, handicapping condition or Born Debbie Reynolds, “open up,” I closed my eyes I also remember a statement all things medical, there had had obviously been chewed on severity, will be in a regular Simmons has been married and waited for the feeling that of the dentist during the proce- been big advances in procedures considerably. The misshapen classroom full time — may to Dawson Simmons for 24 someone on a bulldozer was at- dure. He said, “I’ve got to stop and in other phases of dentistry. chewed end rested among the become the “new normal” in years and is thankful for tempting to remove my jawbone and rest; my wrist is too tired Early physicians took care of forceps, picks and other para- many school districts. her two adult nieces, Jessica through my ear. to work.” severe tooth problems for most phernalia of the dentists’ trade. Proponents of full in- Hughes and Michele Briley, They say life is full of sur- Had I been able to talk with a cash-short Columbus County After waking, putting the clusion have said that the who have been a blessing prises, some good, some ter- mouthful of gauze and cotton, I residents in the absence of a cigar in his mouth and chatting close collaboration in full in her life as she and her rible; I expected the worst, but would have asked, “How do you dental specialist. A look at the ac- for a few minutes with my father, inclusion classes between husband were unable to have I was fooled. It seemed like only think my mouth feels?” count books of Dr. C. G. Wyche, a he turned to me and said, in a students with special needs children of their own. seconds after being seated that I So, many years after tiring Whiteville physician from about booming voice, “Boy, what’s the and their typically devel- “My sister and brother- heard this highly skilled tooth- out the earlier dentist’s wrist, 1854 until his death in 1915, lists matter with you?” oping peers can increase in-law, Beverly and Calvin puller say, “I’m through; the the expectation of unbearable the nature of his treatments and I cannot recall my complaint responsibility in normal Turner, have always allowed nurse will tell you how to take pain took over my thoughts as his fee. To pull a tooth was $1. but I well remember the sharp, students, stimulating their me to be in my nieces’ lives care of your mouth.” I waited for the door of this sec- Many area residents could burning taste in my mouth as his understanding that disabled and I am so thankful for The feared ordeal was in no ond dentist’s clinic to open and not afford the $1 fee, so dental cigar-stained big fingers shook students require additional that,” she said. way as painful as I had expected. to hear my name called. work was done normally by every tooth I possessed. Obvi- help and concern. The two-day Conference The peak of pain came when The condemned man’s name someone in the household, or a ously there had been no hand- on Exceptional Children the needle pumping the blessed Studies also show that (mine) finally came over the neighbor supposedly skilled in washing by the man before his that took place on Nov. 19-20 anesthesia into the hurting area special needs students ex- sound system, and with fear such undertakings. tobacco-enriched fingers went in Greensboro highlighted was inserted. posed to full inclusion have and trembling I made it into the Gradually, dentists began to into my mouth. exceptional children teach- Elated as I was by the painless demonstrated more progress clinic and to the chair that was set up practices in Whiteville. This early visit to the tooth ers in the state whose lead- procedure that had removed one in social competence and the too comfortable for the torture I Some of us have been around doctor’s lair remains fast in my ership, dedication and ser- of my sources of discomfort, the was sure was forthcoming. long enough to have experienced memory. ability to manage their own vice in extracurricular and old feeling that I was still facing The needle did its stinging job and remember that in our child- I’m sure had he been the behavior, whereas special nonacademic activities have another tooth-pulling clouded and for the first time in weeks my hoods a trip to the dentist was dentist who yanked the two needs students in segregated improved the quality of my exhilaration over the lack of mouth was no longer a source indeed a painful journey. Dental pain-causing molars out of my classrooms showed a regres- education for exceptional pain in the first extraction. of dull pain. I was in a dreamy work by a trained professional mouth, my opinion of the dental sion in social skills. children and youth. X-rays revealed that a bro- state of pain-free comfort when I was reserved for the most seri- profession would not be as high Though Simmons said full ken root on this second hurting heard the familiar words, “Open ous tooth problems beyond the as it is now. molar was the cause of my mis- up.” skills and tools of the household ery. The only lasting cure was It seemed like only seconds residents or the neighbors. extraction. later when I heard the welcomed I well remember one trip, as Whiteville Santa Claus Is Coming To Town! Saturday, Dec. 12 Urgent Care Great outcomes!

Come Join Santa And All His Fire & Rescue Friends For The Fair Bluff

Christmas Parade Dr. Pridgen is compiling a history Please also include a statement And Shop Downtown Merchants of patients who have had great authorizing us to use your letter medical outcomes after being in any public or private manner H Parade Time 11 AM H treated at Whiteville Urgent Care that we wish. Also, if you were After the parade, Santa will be at Register To Participate In The Parade in Whiteville, NC. seen in our free clinic in the past The Visitor’s Center! Bring your By Calling 910-649-7202 Or Stop By please give a statement telling us children to see Santa. A photogra- The Visitors Center. If you or your loved one have had pher will be here and you can Please donate a toy for needy children as great medical outcomes or ex- how this was a help to you. purchase pictures with Santa. entrance fee for participating in the parade. periences after being seen by Dr. Please email to Pridgen, please write a summary [email protected], Fair Bluff Visitor of two pages or less about your or fax it to 910-640-3036 or drop Center Open House experience. Please include your it by the office across from KFC in Whiteville at your earliest con- 1 - 5 pm name, if desired or your initials if you wish to remain anonymous. venience. After the parade enjoy the Thank you for being such great patients. beautiful river walk North Whiteville North Whiteville and Downtown Urgent Care Family Practice Fair Bluff. 614 JK Powell Blvd. 282 Flowers Pridgen Rd. Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce Whiteville Whiteville Karen Grainger, President 640-2009 640-5033 7 Days 8 am - 7 pm and Family Practice M, T, Th, F 8 am - 5 pm 910-649-7202 Fair Bluff, NC 12-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 Canal Cove Bridge still on hold

By JEFFERSON WEAVER they’re legitimate,” he said. Staff Writer The state is racing to beat the clock on the bridge proj- A bridge project at Lake ect, since construction along Waccamaw is still on hold, and Canal Cove has to stop my might not get underway until late spring, when the busy next year. season starts at the Lake. If The bridge on Canal Cove the project cannot be com- Drive south of Flemington pleted by May, Cox said, it will is the last step in a resurfac- be delayed until after Labor ing and improvement project Day 2016. along the busy, congested “We won’t try to do work street. A right of way dispute along that route during the and the heavy rains of this fall summer,” he said. put the project on hold. The bridge is being re- While the high water has placed by a large aluminum subsided, Town Manager Har- box culvert, which highway ry Foley said the state has still officials say will be stronger not been able to obtain the and require significantly less final right of way needed for maintenance. The 23rd Annual the project. Cox said he is optimistic “That’s still a work in prog- that the work can be gotten ress,” he said. “The project back on schedule. The bridge can’t be started until that right project will require an exten- N.C. Pecan Harvest Festival of way is obtained.” sive detour for part of the Drew Cox of the Depart- construction period. Signs ment of Transportation said have been in place for months the engineer with the con- to direct drivers along the Committee wishes tractor handling the project alternate route. is scheduled to meet with the “This is a good project, and property owner this week. I’m confident all the concerns “I heard his questions, and can be worked out,” Cox said. to thank the following for making 1st Annual this year’s festival a success: Reindeer Pecan Platinum Sponsors: Floyd’s Insurance J.E. Thompson, III Brunswick Electric Guitons Drug Store The Reuben Brown Membership Corporation Interim Healthcare Committee Romp 5k Columbus Regional Lewis Brothers sponsored by Healthcare System Mary Williamson Community Volunteers Memory Enterprises & Supporters: Pecan Benefactors: Pawn South 2015 NC Pecan Festival Duke Energy People’s Funeral Home Committees Behavioral Management Inc. White Rhino, LLC Pizza Village City of Whiteville Home Health Care Inc. Riegelwood Federal Police Department Pecan Car Show Sponsor: Credit Union Fire Department, Rescue, Saturday, December 5 Lumberton Ford Sam’s Pit Stop Maintenance Department; Sidney Gibson, DDS Columbus County Vineland Depot Pecan Run Sponsor: Thompson, Price, Parks & Recreation Registration begins at 7:30 am Bodyshapers Scott & Adams Waste Management. 5k starts at 8:00 am Tim & Peggy Blackmon WHS Juniorettes Pecan Patrons: Trigon Corporation Whiteville Downtown Bring an unwrapped BB&T Walters Surgical Associates Development Commission Christmas Gift as your Columbus County Whiteville Mini Storage Whiteville Women’s entry fee to benefit Arts Council Civic League Families First Toy Drive The News Reporter The 2015 NC Pecan Harvest Ronnie Smith Quality Inn- Mrs. Patel Festival Queen: Rev. Andy Anderson Jane McNeill Balter Kyle King Pecan Supporters: SCC Presents – EdU Cable Black’s Tire Parade Marshal: J & P Golf Carts Collier’s Jewelers Mrs. Bettie Lou Memory Graham Golf Cars First Bank Cheryl Pierce First Citizens Pecan Festival Belles: Fred Priest Inspire Creative Studio Maggie High Robinson Produce J.S. Mann’s Leah Sanderson J. Cody Design McNeill’s Pharmacy Sealey Scott Whiteville Junior Premier Design Clarie Smith Women’s Club Ronald’s Bodyshop Olivia Smith Bill Thompson Katara Vereen Sheriff Lewis Hatcher Friends of the Pecan: Karen Dawsey Baldwin Woods Pharmacy Camden Military Cadets Amy Bailey Billy King Kathy McMillan Columbus Family Homeowners: Larry Kelly Chiropractic Greg & Christie Nealey Wanda’s School of Dance Cottle Medical Group Wade & Nora Green Central Baptist Church Choir Dales Seafood Adam & Crystal Best NC Museum of Domino’s Jim Council III & Carlos Grilo, Natural Sciences Ed’s Grill Mark your calendars for the 2016 NC Pecan Harvest Festival • November 5, 2016 Sports The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 - Page 2B Clemson senior lineman plays big role for nation’s top-ranked team 2015 Tyrell Kirk Gore earns All-ACC Third Team honors All-Three Rivers Conference Whiteville guard

By DAN BISER 294-pound Gore received his junior season last fall to boys soccer team Sports Editor Third Team recognition as regain his starting position. Selections made by conference coaches an offensive tackle. He is one He received his under- The Clemson Tigers will of 16 Tiger players who have graduate degree in parks and Whiteville take on the North Carolina been honored on this year’s recreation last spring and he Red Springs Tar Heels Saturday night in All-ACC team that is headed has taken graduate school Mason Shaw Saul Lopez Charlotte for the 2015 Atlan- by Clemson quarterback and courses this fall. Auldon Reeves Roberto Cantoran tic Coast Conference football Heisman Trophy candidate Gore enrolled at Clemson Doug Skipper Rodrigo Mendoza championship. Deshaun Watson. for the 2011 spring semester Taylor Smith Clemson, with a 12-0 re- Gore is the “senior states- after finishing out his 2010 Jose Vallalva cord, is the top-ranked col- man” in an otherwise very senior season on the ECHS Logan Butler lege football team in the young offensive line and he football team. East Columbus country while North Caro- has served as a team captain. Gore, who also played bas- South Columbus Cade Andrews lina stands at 11-1 with a No. Gore was named ACC Of- ketball and competed in track Mitchell Nobles Alex Alverado 10 spot in the NCAA Division fensive Lineman of the Week and field at East Columbus, Alfonso Pantaleon I rankings. following the Tigers’ 56-41 was recruited by Clemson as Tony Ballasteros Starting for Coach Dabo victory over North Carolina a defensive lineman. How- Christian Hernandez Swinney’s Clemson squad for State on Oct. 31 at Raleigh. ever, following a red-shirt Yonatan Barrera West Columbus the 13th straight game this Joe Gore He graded out at 91 percent year as a true freshman, he Franklin Williams season will be senior tackle Clemson University photo that game while playing all was moved to the offensive St. Pauls Joe Gore, a native of Lake 80 of the Tigers’ offensive side of the football. Bryan Ramos Waccamaw and former All- All-ACC football honors snaps. Saturday’s Tiger-Tar Heel Erilk Perez State football performer at were announced earlier He bounced back from showdown will be televised Anthony Espinosa Player of the Year East Columbus High School. this week and the 6-foot-5, an illness midway through Saturday at 8 p.m., on ABC. Ricardo Flores Erik Perez Alex Avalos (St. Pauls) N.C. State Dance Team receives huge recognition Rafael Garcia Coach of the Year Ronnie Todd Batten to perform at Dec. 19 Cowboys-Jets game (Whiteville)

By DAN BISER experience of performing at The N.C. State Dance Team Sports Editor halftime of the Dec. 19 Dallas performs at all Wolfpack Honorable mention Cowboys-New York Jets game football and basketball home Whiteville - Leo Balthazar, Vann Ciamillo, Will Hinson, Five years ago, Macelynn at AT&T Stadium. While in games, and other events. The Brooks Baldwin, River Moore. Batten of Whiteville was the Dallas area, the team will team has a rigorous schedule South Columbus - Brondo Barrera, Jamie Harrelson, named to the All-America be special guests of the world that includes four two-hour Marco Valdez, Will Sellers. famous Dallas Cowboy Cheer- practice sessions a week. Team High School Dance Team that St. Pauls - Victor Garcia, Chris Irra, Eric Baltazar, performed at the annual NFL leaders. members must be able to run a Fideel Baeza. Pro Bowl in Honolulu. Earlier this fall, the 34-mem- mile in less than eight minutes It was her junior year as a ber N.C. State squad was an- as part of the team qualifica- Red Springs - Kevin Inestroza, Bernardo Padron Lo- member of the Whiteville High nounced as the best college tions. pez, Franxis Rodriguez, Miguell Tellez. School cheerleading squad dance team in a competition Batten, the daughter and East Columbus: Chris Bravo, Tavo Pallacios, Edgardi as she and her family made hosted by the reality television Chris and Mary Kate Batten, Jaimes. the trip to Hawaii for the big show. “Dallas Cowboy Cheer- is a biology major at N.C. West Columbus: Coby Williamson, Mario Perez. halftime extravaganza at Aloha leaders: Making the Team.” State. Following graduation Stadium. Batten, who has been a this spring, she plans to pur- “That was such a tremen- member of the N.C. State sue a career as a physician’s dous experience, ... it was dance squad since her fresh- assistant. more than I had ever thought man year, said the entire team Macelynn Batten Batten’s older brother was watching anxiously when was possible,” said Batten, NCSU photo Thomas also attended N.C. now a senior member on the the selection was announced. State University where he North Carolina State Univer- “We all went crazy,” she thing that was really special served as a student manager sity Dance Team, which has said. “It was like another for me in my last year with the for the Wolfpack basketball been selected for the coveted dream come true. It is some- team.” team. See team photo on 2B Gator basketball squads fall in openers at E. Bladen ELIZABETHTOWN - Host East Bladen Robinson tallied 17 to lead the East Bladen came away with basketball victories in both boys’ victory. Ethan Hines also scored in girls and boys over East Columbus Monday double figures with 10 points. night. Shaheed Bellamy led East Columbus The East Bladen girls, fresh off victories scorers with 11 points. Justin Chestnut and over the 4A teams of Fayetteville Jack Britt and Alex Moore each tallied eight for the Gator Hoke County in the E.A. Laney Thanksgiving squad of new head coach Marcus Skipper. Tournament, cruised to a 55-23 victory to run their season record to 5-0. GIRLS GAME It was the first game of the season for the E. Columbus 5 2 4 12 - 23 four-time defending Three Rivers Conference E. Bladen 11 25 15 14 - 55 champion East Columbus team. EAST COLUMBUS (23) Marlena McClure 4, Tia In the boys game, East Bladen evened its sea- Campbell 4, Charity Powell 9, Sayeh Campbell 3, M. son record at 1-1 by thumping East Columbus Campbell 3. 69-37. Coach Patty Evers’ Bladen team ran to a EAST BLADEN (55): Abby Ward 10, Lacey Suggs 24, Lexie Mendell 2, Michelle Page 2, Miller 26-7 halftime lead and extended the margin to Heustess 2, Christiana Cromartie 7, Ashley Hardin 2, 41-11 after three quarters. Ja’Tyra Moore-Peterson, 6. Lacey Suggs scored 24 points and Abby Ward tallied 10 for East Bladen. BOYS GAME In the boys game, East Bladen pulled away E. Columbus 10 7 4 16 - 37 from a tight first quarter by outscoring the E. Bladen 15 16 19 19 - 69 Staff photo by Franklin Davis Gators 16-7 in the second quarter for a 31-17 EAST COLUMBUS (37): Shaheed Bellamy 11, Charity Powell Whiteville High School bowler John McPherson steps halftime lead. The Eagles led 50-21 after three Justin Chestnut 8, Graham 3, Alex Moore 8, Demery into his delivery during Wednesday’s match at Planet Fun 3, Tucker 3, Squires 1. East Columbus quarters. in Shallotte. With the closing of 701 Lanes, the longtime Charity Powell was high scorer for East Co- EAST BLADEN (69): Ethan Hines 10, Eian Hines 5, Cromartie 3, Dayvon Powell 18, J.R. Robinson 17, Whiteville bowling center, high school bowling teams have lumbus with nine points. Sincere Smith 10, McMillian 7, Wooten 3. had to find other venues at which to compete. Coach David Dayvon Powell scored 18 points and J.R. Higgins’ Whiteville bowlers are now competing primarily against Brunswick County teams at Planet Fun. South Columbus holds Fall Athletic Awards Night See story on 2B

Major award winners in male sports (football and soccer) at Tuesday night’s South Colum- Major award winners in female sports (volleyball and tennis) at Tuesday night’s bus High School Fall Athletic Awards Night were, left to right, Jason Harper, Brock Lovett, South Columbus High School Fall Athletic Awards Night were, left to right, Mattie Dennis Leggett, Mitchell Nobles, Christian Hernandez, Brennan Ivey, Carlos McClure, Johnson, Lindsey Jones, Hailey Sarvis, Ireland Lewis, Elizabeth Koonce, Mary Devin Stevens, J.J. Daniels, Chase Gore, Kendrick Green. Not pictured, Matt Miller, Alfonso Grayson Koonce, Hannah Thompson, Savannah Seay, and Madison Spencer. Panteleon, Jamie Harrelson, Jonathan Clontz. Not pictured, Taylor Turbeville. Staff photos by Dan Biser South Columbus golfers place sixth in 2A Regional

Staff pho

2B- The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 SCHS honors fall sports teams South Columbus, which won another Three Rivers Confer- ence volleyball championship and finished in a tie for the TRC football title, held its 2015 Fall Sports Awards Night Tuesday in the school auditorium. Major award winners follow: VOLLEYBALL: Mattie Johnson (Most Valuable), Hailey Sarvis (Best Offense), Madison Spencer (Best Defense), Taylor Turbeville (Most Improved), Lindsey Jones (Coach’s Award). FOOTBALL: Dennis Leggett (Most Valuable-Offense), NCSU photo Kendrick Green (Most Valuable-Defense), Matt Miller (Best 2015-16 North Carolina State University Dance Team Offensive Lineman), Brennan Ivey (Best Defensive Lineman), Carlos McClure (Best Offensive Skill Player), J.J. Daniels (Best Defensive Skill Player), Brock Lovett (Most Improved), Devin On this date ... WHS bowlers now competing at Shallotte Stevens (Leadership Award), Chase Gore (Coach’s Award). Dec. 3, 1984 Volunteer assistant Jason Harper was also recognized for his By FRANKLIN DAVIS lotte does not have enough indi- Freddie Clarida scores 27 Lumberton league. The only outstanding work with the football team. Sports Writer vidual schools participating to points and Johnnie Smith difference is winning a round GIRLS TENNIS: Mary Grayson Koonce (Most Valuable), fill out a 10-school league. This earns two points instead of tallies 19 to lead their Ireland Lewis (Heart Award), Elizabeth Koonce (Hardest The path less traveled ap- allows Whiteville to field WHS one. This makes a total of 10 See photos on 1B Worker), Hannah Thompson (Most Improved), Savannah respective Nakina High pears to be working out well 1 and WHS 2 teams. points possible in a match Seay (Coach’s Award). School boys and girls bas- for the Whiteville High School A team consists of five bowl- (four rounds and total pins) BOYS SOCCER: Christian Hernandez (Most Valuable), ketball teams to decisive bowling teams. Faced with the ers. instead of five. Alfonso Panteleon (Anchor Award), Jamie Harrelson (Under- basketball victories over decision to abandon the sport Coach David Higgins sees Since the Shallotte league classman Award), Mitchell Nobles (Coach’s Award). the visiting Bladenboro or find a new place to play this as a tremendous oppor- has an odd number of teams, Bulldog squads. The NHS after the closing of 701 Lanes, tunity for more students to be one team will always bowl All senior athletes were presented special medallions. the Wolfpack took their game fully involved in match play. boys win 62-38 while the against “Vacant.” to Shallotte. Another advantage is the girls prevail 50-40. The team must exceed a While the league in Lum- Shallotte organizers’ willing- predetermined score (usu- Stallions berton is more established, ness to work with girls teams ally 100/round) to earn their Whiteville has found advan- that do not have five players. points. This guarantees each tages going in another direc- Accommodations have been team two matches per play- tion. made to allow the girls on these ing date. Whiteville Athletic Direc- teams to still compete in a team Currently, WHS boys #1 is tor David Smith said once the format. in third place and WHS boys financial arrangements were Schools fielding boys squads #2 is in seventh. The WHS worked out where the costs are Whiteville, West Bruns- girls are third. The composi- were comparable to previous wick, North Brunswick and tion of the boys teams change seasons, the decision was easy. South Brunswick. Whiteville weekly since Higgins uses Smith stated, “Offering bowl- and West Brunswick field mul- scores from practice games ing gives our male and female tiple teams. Girls teams come prior to play to determine that students an alternative to from Whiteville, West Bruns- week’s line up. basketball in the winter. wick, North Brunswick, North “It works for us on several Myrtle Beach and Columbus Results from Tuesday’s play levels. The most important, Early College. it gives students who may In a match, there are typi- WHS Boys #1 6 WHS Boys not otherwise be involved cally have four rounds of 10 #2 4 in a sport an opportunity to frames. The team with the WHS Boys #1 10 Vacant 0 compete.” higher score after each round WHS Boys #2 0 WBHS Boys Smith also pointed out that earns two points. An additional #1 10 the same eligibility require- two points is awarded to the ments must be met to partici- team with the higher total pin WHS Girls 2 Vacant 8 pate in bowling as in any sport sum for the four rounds. A tie WHS Girls 0 NMB Girls 10 the NCHSAA sponsors as a results in each team receiving championship. one point. The format and scor- The bowling league in Shal- ing is almost identical to the

Staff photo by Franklin Davis Austin Booth (10) of West Columbus scored three goals in last week’s Columbus County Middle School soccer league action. West Columbus won the match 6-1. Middle school soccer round-up The final week of regularly scheduled Co- Nakina remained undefeated with a 6-2 win lumbus County Middle School boys soccer ac- over Acme-Delco. tion got underway Monday with West Colum- Chadbourn took a 4-2 road victory at Halls- bus defeating Acme-Delco 4-2. Landon Allen boro with Samuel Ramos and Brandis Kelly scored twice for the Vikings. Ethan Hilbourn each scoring two goals for Chadbourn. and Austin Booth added one goal each. A full slate of games was scheduled for to- Tuesday saw Central defeat West Columbus day. Visit Whiteville.com/sports for those re- 3-0. Giuliano Maggioli scored twice and Jake sults. A make-up contest between Tabor City Staff photos by Franklin Davis Inman once for the Hornets. and Chadbourn will end the season on Dec. 7. A League runnerup Williams Township shut out Tabor City 1-0. Middle school basketball play begins Dec. The Central Middle School Lady Hornets finished runnerup to Nakina in the 2015 The only goal scored was a Cheyenne Hernan- 15. Columbus County Middle School A League volleyball championship race. Team dez penalty kick. members are, front row, left to right, Miracle Norton, Lamia Allen, Carmen Hilbourn, Hannah Hewett, Olivia Smith, Anna Jackson. Back row, Coach June Hewett, Ashley Dinh, Lena Jackson, Kaitlin McPherson, Maggie High, Jenna Bullard, Grace High, Adriana Reyes, Kenzie Higgins (manager). Vike basketball teams drop Vineland season openers at GSF Station DUFORD, S.C. - The host the victory. Available for wedding Green Sea-Floyds Trojans Jaquay Gerald led the Tro- receptions & other came away with season-open- jan win with 19 points while events ing basketball wins over the S’Shia Brownlee followed 642-3157 visiting West Columbus Vi- with 16. kings on Tuesday. For Coach Michael Pow- The Green Sea Floyds boys ell’s West Columbus boys took a 62-50 win and the Lady team, sophomore guard Dali- Trojan girls downed WCHS jawan Willis tallied 17 points 69-29. and Jacob Baldwin tallied 13. In the boys game, Green Nine WCHS players broke YOUR Sea-Floyds jumped to an 11-2 into the scoring column. first-quarter lead and held a The West Columbus teams 25-12 advantage at halftime. will open their home sched- Despite a 40-point second half ule Friday when they take on effort by the Vikings, the GSF West Bladen. squad still managed to claim HOME Whiteville Touchdown Club holding Boston Butt sale The Whiteville Touch- be picked from 11 a.m. until AWAY down Club, a non-profit or- 2 p.m., at J Ray Realty located ganization that supports at the Courthouse Square in football programs at all levels Whiteville. in Whiteville, is having a Bos- Tickets can be purchased ton Butt sale. from Whiteville Touchdown The cost is $25 per ticket. Club members, Wolfpack foot- FROM The date for pick up is Sat- ball players or at J Ray Realty. urday, Dec. 12. The butts can

Staff photo by Franklin Davis Central’s Zack Ivey (13) and Nakina’s Adolfo Cardenas charge after the ball in last week’s RENT-A-CAR middle school soccer action. Nakina won the match 3-1 and remains undefeated for $ 95 HOME the season. SHORT Hwy. 701,19 South of Whiteville BROS. 642-4175 Whiteville.com The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 3-B

The 2015 Columbus County Rec Soccer League Teams Division III

Ed’s Grill

A&I Fire and Water Restoration

Columbus Regional Healthcare System

Subsational The News Reporter Williamson, Walton and Scott Photos courtesy of Lindsay Kern. Divisions IV and V to be published in upcoming editions.

“Quality Care from Our Family to Yours”

Home Care Specialists Visit Whiteville.com Available 7 Days a Week and click on SmugMug Sports to 612 Jefferson St. , Whiteville, NC view – and order – any of 910-642-2250 1-800-297-7567 1120 Ocean Hwy. West , Supply, NC The News Reporter’s sports images 1-877-760-7060 www.liberty-ms.com McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

Ericka Shaheed Johnny Elizabeth Vereen Bellamy McFadden Koonce Basketball Basketball Basketball Tennis

Now in her third season on Coach Serena The East Columbus senior hit a 3-point Johnny McFadden is a senior at West Koonce was the only freshman to be named Smith’s WHS girls varsity team, the Lady shot and made all six of his attempts Columbus. He played quarterback for the first team, All TRC, in girls yennis. She played in Wolfpack senior scored 13 points in each from the foul line for an 11-point effort in football team and will see time at both the number two singles position for Coach Brett of the Lady Wolfpack’s games last weekend the Gators’ season-opening loss to East point and shooting guard for the Viking Burroughs’ Stallions. She credits much of her in the Dark Horse Tip-Off Classic at Clin- basketball squad. McFadden enjoys the success to her dad, Sterling, who has worked ton. The Lady Wolfpack dropped both of its Bladen on Monday at Elizabethtown. Bel- lamy gained a lot of playing time on the challenge of competing against the best with her since she was little. She also lauds Bur- games in the tournament to host Clinton and and being a leader. His best sports mem- roughs for his constant encouragement. Koonce Lakewood. The 5-foot-7 Vereen handles a ECHS varsity basketball squad last sea- son and now holds down the starting point ory comes from his freshman year in bas- loves that tennis boils down to the individual’s post position for the WHS team, which last skill and effort. She says, “Winning or losing is season placed runner-up in the Three Riv- guard slot. The son of Tyra Bidding and ketball when he scored 13 points against all up to me.” The social nature of tennis also ers Conference and advanced to the sec- Terrance Bellamy is a big fan University of Fairmont in one half. Former Viking bas- ketball player Mikey Bilal has been his big- gives her an opportunity to meet new people. ond round of the state 1A playoffs. “We’re a Kentucky and Cleveland Cavalier basket- gest motivator. McFadden says, “Watching Her best tennis experience thus far was step- younger team this year, but we’re working at ball teams. Michael Jordan is his favorite bringing things together and we hope to do Mikey play in school and then working out ping on the court the first time for the Stallion player of all time. He said that math and with him in Chadbourn have inspired me team. Koonce’s favorite pro athlete is Serena well in the conference. The Lady Wolfpack’s civics are his favorite classes at ECHS. next outing will be on Dec. 11 when they trav- to work to reach his level of play.” McFad- Williams. Math is her favorite subject and la- el to take on Fairmont in its TRC opener. The Bellamy said that he and his teammates den hopes to continue his football career sagna is her favorite food. Koonce is also a JV daughter of Tammy Vereen and Gary Vereen can be a much improved team under new in college. He would like to major in sports cheerleader. In her free time, she enjoys run- said that her favorite class at WHS is Foods head coach Marcus Skipper. “I feel like if management. Michael Jordan is his favor- ning, watching movies and playing the piano. I. She plans to enter military service after we continue to pull together, we’ll have a ite pro athlete. McFadden describes him- She describes herself as “shy, but determined” graduation and would like to pursue a career good season,” he said. self as “friendly and confident.” and is working on becoming more outgoing. as a physical therapist.

Now with Columbus Athletes two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. 4B - The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles SELL YOUR HOME 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs In the classifieds... 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 100 Pets & Animals 380 Trailers 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances SERVICES 390 Motors 550 Rooms 275 Financial Services 29 120 Antiques 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities SALES 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. 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

Simple To Pay! Don’t Wait To Call... CORRECTIONS CLASSIFIEDSPersons should check their adver- Ext. 221 Call All major credit cards accepted Monday tisement for accuracy the first time it as well as Visa debit cards. appears in the newspaper so that any Us... Ext. 237 Deadline: Friday, 2 pm necessary changes can be made. The 642-4104 newspaper will not be liable for mis- Fax 642-1856 • www.whiteville.com Thursday takes in an ad beyond the first issue. Deadline: Wednesday, 10 am If a mistake is found, please notify e-mail: [email protected] WANDA or HANNE at 642-4104.

sociaL sEcurity DisabiLity i buy Junk cars $75-$600 ***Also auction auctions- WagnEr’s Auto Sal- Lots of christMas decorations, BENEFITS. Unable to work? Denied I want to buy a 2005 or newer car. EvEry saturDay 3 pm. vage, Durham - Commercial Trucks, curtains, rugs, & other household benefits? We Can Help! WIN or Pay Open daily. 910-385-8585 106 N. Railroad St., Generators, Vehicles; Lots Orange Co items. Saturday, Dec. 5th. 7-1 pm. 214 E. Lewis St. Lost Dog - Missing since Friday Nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Asso- Clarkton. NCAL 3877. & Log Home Chapel Hill; 72 Acres - i buy oLD coins US or foreign, Nov. 27th. Curly black hair, small ciates at 1-800-371-1734 to start your Sanford Divided. 919-545-0412 www. , 8-1 pm. 402 scrap gold & silver. Call or text Patrick auction: biD on-sitE & onLinE! saturDay, DEc. 5th Malti-Poo. Wearing neon green collar. application today! RogersAuction.com. NCFL7360. 910-499-3889 after 12 noon. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT & Lake Shore Dr., Lake Waccamaw. Answer to the name Sully. Call 910- TRUCKS. Excavators, Dozers, Dumps 642-3350, 910-207-3277 or 910-770- saturDay, DEc. 5th, 8-12 noon. No & More! 12/8 @ 10am, Richmond, VA. 100 Pets & Animals 2547. early birds. 17801 Peacock Rd. Misc. Accepting Consignments Thru 12/4. household items. We Sell/Fund Assets Fast! www.mot- akc rEgistErED yorkiE puppies 060 Special Notices leys.com/industrial. 804-232-3300x4. for sale, $400. 910-655-2646 or 617- yarD saLE, sat., Dec. 5th, 8 am VAAL#16 8329. until. 2787 Old Pinelog Rd., White- ville. Housewares, clothes, giftables, EMErgEnciEs can strikE at any corbEtt tiMbEr coMPany taX sEiZurE auction Thursday, coke decor, coats, kitchen table and time. Wise Food Storage makes it Buyers of land and timber. We buy auction December 10 at 10am. 1018 Arran much more. easy to prepare with tasty, easy-to- pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- WaccaMaW storagE Circle, Fayetteville, NC. Selling Large cook meals that have a 25-year shelf fri. & sat., 7 am until. 325 Old Lum- ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- 5 units to be sold! Cabinet Manufacturing Company berton Road. Christmas decorations, yarD saLE, saturDay, Dec. 5th. life. FREE sample. Call: 800-621-2952 er. Call days 642-2909. 10 am, Saturday, December 12th. for NC Department of Revenue due gifts, housewares, clothes, shoes, 7:30 until. 1405 James St., Whiteville. to Unpaid Taxes. All Wood Working and baby items. Machines, Forklifts, Inventory. www. ClassicAuctions.com. 704-791-8825. saturDay, DEc. 5th, 7 am until. NCAF5479. 728 Warrior Trail. Home Interior, lots of stuff. ray’s usED furniturE 2.5 miles from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- ing rooms & dining rooms, bedrooms, tables, chairs, & more, also buying How to advertise to over used furniture! Open 9 am-6 pm . Call 910-840-5356

1.4 million North Carolinians... Director of Small Business Center **WiLLiaMs Piano sErvicE Tune and repair pianos. Restore grand, 1. A baccalaureate degree in Entrepreneurship, Business upright and self- player pianos and Administration, Accounting, or Finance from a regionally pump organs. We buy and sell pianos. accredited institution and five or more years of successful Over 35 years experience. Call 642- for $375! business experience in an ownership or executive 3934, 9am-6pm and 642-0264 nights. management capacity; or 2. An advanced degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Law DirEctv starting at $19.99/mo. If you have something to sell, hereʼs the way 3. Experience in business consulting and/or counseling FREE Installation. FREE 3 months of 4. Ability to maintain and implement Small Business Center HBO SHOWTIME CINEMAX, STARZ. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Network (SBCN) budget requirements Sunday Ticket Included (Select Pack- to make your voice heard. Itʼs the North 5. Ability to organize and operate a variety of ages) New Customers Only. CALL entrepreneurship and loan programs 1-800-849-3514 A full position description and required application for this Carolina Statewide Classified Network. position can be found on the SCC website at www.sccnc.edu or call 910-642-7141, ext. 310. SCC application, resume, let- cob & shELLED corn $7.00 per ter of interest addressing the minimum qualifications listed bag. Oats $12. Call 910-640-7806. For $375, you can place a 25-word ad that on the official position announcement and educational tran- scripts must be submitted in order to be considered for this position. Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 1/8/2016. will appear in newspapers throughout North Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the firEWooD for saLE - will deliver. Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, 910-840-4631, or 910-918-2009 P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. 230 Miscellaneous Carolina — an audience of over 14 million An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 40 ft. storagE containEr. A-1 condition. $1,900. Located locally. readers. Weʼve sold everything from Call 910-640-6104. coMPLEtE housEfuL - furniture/ appliances, antiques, yard tools. Call mountain property to beach houses, from for appointment to see. Call Sam 642-5405. LifE aLErt. 24/7. One press of a restaurants to steel buildings. Information Systems Technician button sends help FAST! Medical, Fire, Burglar. Even if you can’t reach 1. Associate Degree in Computer Science and three years of a phone! FREE Brochure. CALL 800- related work experience is required. 316-0745. 2. Considerable knowledge of computers, telephones, and safE stEP WaLk-in tub. Alert for data/telecommunication network architecture; Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. 3. Knowledge of communications protocol and standards; Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch 4. Experience with computer software to include the Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite, American Made. Installation Included. Call 800-807-7219 for $750 Off. Internet browsers, Google email, etc.; 5. Experience repairing computer, telephones, and related equipment; Low Price Tire Guarantee 6. Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and/or software problems by use of excellent troubleshooting skills. A full position description and required application for this position can be found on the SCC website at www.sccnc.edu or call 910-642-7141, ext. 310. SCC application, resume, let- ter of interest addressing the minimum qualifications listed on the official position announcement and educational tran- scripts must be submitted in order to be considered for this Call The News Reporter’s Classified Advertising position. Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 12/16/2016. Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Department at 642-4104 for details. Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Behind Quality Ford www.ncpress.com An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 106 Quality Street, Whiteville 910-640-FAST (640-3278) The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 5B

SERVICES

2013 forD fusion sE, turbo, auto, Lay aWay for christMas. We SYNC, heated leather, luxury pkg, have a full line of ATVs, scooters, and 33k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- Go-carts from 50cc - 500 cc. We have covington sWEEt PotatoEs for 649-7531 a large inventory of parts in stock and sale. 40 lb boxes or 20 bushel bin **Watts backhoe & tree service* we service and repair all of the prod- 2005 14X80, windzone II. Excellent 2014 forD Mustang 3.7L V6 boxes. Call 910-640-7806. Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, ucts we sell. Financing available. For condition. For more info call Oakwood top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land convertible auto, SYNC, Tech pack, all your Automotive and ATV needs Homes 910-654-4128 covington sweet potatoes, also clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or alloys, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. and repair contact Reaves Perfor- deer potatoes for sale. Call Boyd Reg- mobile 770-0534. 910-649-7531 mance Center 910-640-2320 or www. truE factory DirEct ister at 642-7548. reavesperformance.com Custom built Modulars *WarD’s EXcavation* 2014 nissan sEntra sv, auto, 4 Your plan or ours gEorgia rED sWEEt potatoes. Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree wheel ABS brakes, 28k. $15,900. Fair VA, FHA, and no money $15 per bushel. Call 910-840-0298 Lower Cape Fear Hospice & removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 down programs available. or 642-7618. LifeCareCenter has the 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. 2015 nissan aLtiMa 2.5 S, intelli- Manis Custom Builders following opening: key w/push-button start, 2k. $17,900. Retail Center PuErto rican anD coving- acorn stairLifts. THE AFFORD- ****Publisher’s Notice**** 910-754-2005. ton sWEEt PotatoEs grown 1 Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Equal housing opportunity Children’s Bereavement ABLE solution to your stairs! **Lim- mile from Williams School. Call 910- All real estate advertised herein is Counselor (Brunswick, Columbus ited time -$250 Off Your Stairlift Pur- 317-7128 chase!** Buy Direct & SAVE. Please subject to the Federal Fair Housing & Bladen) – Plan, develop, con- Act, North Carolina and Columbus duct, and evaluate the Children’s call 1-800-291-2712 for FREE DVD Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- and brochure. Grief education & counseling pro - 2014 forD f-150 XL reg cab 4x2 gal to advertise any preference, limita- Lot for saLE: Williams Township/ gram, which includes training & tion, or discrimination based on race, Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- aLL things basEMEnty! Base- long bed, power pack, trailer hitch, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial supporting school counselors, ment Systems Inc. Call us for all of 12k. $23,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. doing grief groups and developing status or national origin, or intention your basement needs! Waterproofing, 649-7531 to make any such preferences, limi- & implementing pediatric palliative Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humid- tation or discrimination. We will not care services for newborns & chil - ity and Mold Control. FREE ESTI- knowingly accept any advertising for dren in hospitals and home. NC coLuMbus county MATES! Call 1-800-698-9217 real estate which is in violation of the LanD for saLE 4+ acres, 200 ft shEriff’s officE Certification as a Clinical Social law. All persons are hereby informed Worker or Counselor, MSW from a that all dwellings advertised are avail- road frontage Georgia Pacific Rd. Call Positions Available bobby hinson construction 2013 forD EconoLinE 350 Super CSWE accredited School of Social able on an equal opportunity basis. To 910-642-8310 Detention Officer Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- Duty XLT, 15 passenger, loaded, key- Work or Masters of Counseling & complain of discrimination, call HUD Must be 21 yrs of age; High School ging, lots and hedge rows with mini less, 38k. $23,800. Fair Bluff Ford. at least 2 yrs. of professional toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Graduate or GED, Us Citizen and excavator. Call 640-7606. 910-649-7531 social work/counseling experience Columbus County resident. Have providing counseling/therapy to J. D. EthEriDgE For Sale or Rent acceptable background, credit & 2014 forD EDgE LiMitED, 3.5L V6 children & program mgmt. ProfEssionaL LanD survEyor criminal history. auto, SYNC, heated leather, chrome Email resumes to All types of surveys. 910-642-8635 or 1898 Pick up application @ Sheriff’s Office, wheels, 31k, $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford hoME for saLE - 3 bedroom, 2 [email protected] or fax to 910-641-1042 Mon-Fri 9-4 or online @ www.colum- 910-649-7531 bath. City school system. 216 N. Bella Coola Rd. 910-341-1907. No phone calls. Thompson St. $80,000 OBO. Call buscountysheriff.com Larry hinson’s backhoE 2014 forD EscaPE titaniuM, EOE 910-445-1272. Lake Waccamaw All types of backhoe work, lot clear- high-tEch carEEr with U.S. 401A, SYNC, auto, sunroof, MyFord ing, sand, top soil and marl. Touch, 24k, $24,900. Fair Bluff Ford housE for saLE 4 BR., 2 bath, 3 bedoom, 2 bath Navy. Elite tech training w/great pay, MEDicaL biLLing trainEEs benefits, vacation, $ for school. HS Call 654-4503. 910-649-7531 with fire place w/work shop & large NEEDED! Doctors & Hospitals need shelter. Hallsboro. 910-641-4136. 102 ft. Lake Front grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 800- Medical Office Staff! NO EXPERI- Painting insiDE/outsiDE Pres- 662-7419 ENCE NEEDED! Online Training gets sure cleaning & general repair. Free 2 br, 2 bath rent or sale. CH/A, nice Pier and Boat Lift quotes and references. 910-840-6832 Part-tiME aPartMEnt MaintE- you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & location between Whiteville & Clark- Computer needed. Careertechnical. ton. Whiteville City school district. Call for price nancE person needed. Must have PEcans crackED. caLL 910- 2012 yaMaha ZuMa, 125 cc Scoot- edu/nc. 1-888-512-7122 Deposit & references required. $500 own tools & vehicle. $10 hourly, 21 770-5367 er. 44 actual miles. Call 910-840-9527. mo. 910-640-2597 642-2545 hours per week. Mon., Tue. & Thurs. PrEMiEr Living & rEhab cEn- skiP’s LaWn carE & pressure 8-4 pm. Call 910-653-9560. tEr - Now accepting applications for washing, utility tractor work, etc. full time night shift CNA and weekend QuaLity forD is looking for a And firewood for sale. Call 910-234- CNA’s all shifts. light to medium duty experienced 3418 for info mechanic, more exp. preferred. Drop Wages commensurate with experi- 1 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR off resume or see Grayson Inman or ence. Please apply in person at 106 Robert Sampson for application at Cameron St., Lake Waccamaw, NC 1242 S Madison St. Whiteville 28450. 62 YEARS AND OLDER SERVICES • Refrigerator • Range • Blinds • Carpet • Central Heat & Air • Coin Operated Laundry Room • Handicap Accessible • Emergency Call System • Community Room DrivEr trainEEs- PaiD CDL TRAINING! Stevens Transport will 2004 voLvo, v-70 SW. Dependable, “Rent Based on Income” cover all costs! NO EXPERIENCE loaded, sunroof, $4,300. Call 910- NEEDED! Earn $800 per week! Local 770-2614. CDL Training! 1-888-748-4137 sELL your structurED settle- 2010 forD taurus Limited, V6, drive4stevens.com ment or annuity payments for CASH SYNC, auto, hot/cold leather, sun- NOW. You don’t have to wait for your OXFORD VILLAGE Log truck DrivErs - Long Bay roof, 97k. $14,900. Fair Bluff Ford. future payments any longer! Call Trucking, 2 years or better experi- 910-649-7531 Green Sea Rd., Box 127, Tabor City, NC 28463 1-800-316-0271. ence. Call 910-770-0233 or 910- 770-4811. 2013 forD fiEsta sEDan sE trunk For application or information, please call spoiler, moonroof, 15” alum wheels, Want to fLatbED? Call us! Free 58k. $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- EQUAL HOUSING Healthcare! Hiring Class A CDL Driv- 649-7531 910-653-2675 • TTY 800-735-2962 OPPORTUNITY ers for Regional & OTR. Pay starting aviation graDs Work with Jet- at 40cpm. Call 864-649-2063 or visit Blue, Boeing, Delta & others start here drive4jgr.com EOE. with hands-on training for FAA certi- fication. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 877-300-9494. THE DEALER YOU CAN TRUST EXPEriEncE cna WantED to can you Dig it? Heavy Equipment work in Internal Medicine Office & Operator Career! We Offer Training 2008 Mercury Milan I-4 2005 Chrysler Sebring Conv. 2005 Toyota Avalon XLS applicants EMR experience preferred. and Certifications Running Bulldoz- Send resume to Box B-30, c/o The ers, Backhoes and Excavators. Life- News Reporter, PO Box 707, White- time Job Placement. VA Benefits Eli- ville, NC 28472. gible! 1-866-362-6497 Beautiful Light Inn 150 Beautiful Lane Whiteville, NC 28472 919-836-8888 Accepting applications - affordable housing for 250,731 miles 104,022 miles 156,769 miles seniors ages 62 and over. Monthly rent is based on White $3,900 Dk Red $4,900 Dk Gray $7,900 each applicant’s individual income. Some income restrictions apply. Monthly rent includes all utilities 2014 Ford Focus SE 2014 Ford Mustang MCA 2014 Chrysler Town & Country plus water & trash.

Are you paying too much on Electric • Water Cable • Heating Fuel Phone • Internet? 26,175 miles 8,677 miles 23,654 miles Black Deep Blue Pearl Dk Gray $22,800 Don’t worry. We will pay all your bills. $13,900 $22,900 4 Week Special - $550 & Up 2010 Ford Taurus Limited 2015 Chrysler 200 Call now-ph: 910-642-5162

97,950 miles 6,930 miles 16,803 miles White Platinum$13,900 Gray $17,500 Silver $17,900 Eastpointe LME/MCO is responsible for Mental Health, Intellectual-Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse services 2012 BMW X3 2015 Nissan Frontier SV 2015 Ford F-150 XLT for the Medicaid and uninsured populations of Bladen, Columbus, Duplin, Edgecombe, Greene, Lenoir, Nash, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne and Wilson Counties. We are required to conduct an annual survey to identify the gaps and needs in service categories affecting those populations. 38,050 miles 11,840 miles 15,264 miles Please go to our website at www.Eastpointe.net Bronze Metallic $27,900 White $25,500 White $32,900 and select the link on our homepage that says, “Click here to complete the Eastpointe LME/ MCO Stakeholder Needs Assessment Survey.” FAIR BLUFF FORD The survey closes December 15, 2015. Hwy. 76/Main St., Fair Bluff, NC (910) 649-7531 Thank you for your help. (888) 870-FORD Monday-Friday 8-7 • Saturday 8-2 6B - The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015

able on an equal opportunity basis. To 1 bEDrooM aPartMEnt. Fully 2 bEDrooM, 1 bath mobile home. WILLIAM E. WOOD FILE NO.: 15 CV 1080 complain of discrimination, call HUD furnished. References & deposit Stove & refrigerator furnished. $350 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. required. No pets. Call 910-640-8098. rent, $350 deposit. No pets. 910- 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Plaintiff 3 bedroom, 2 bath 640-7138. WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Vs. onLinE rEaL EstatE auction 1 acrE LargE 2 bEDrooM aPartMEnt. No pets. TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 721 Moody Bridge Rd., Cullowhee, house. Garage/workshop. Near Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call a hoME for rEnt in nakina. JERRY DONALD EASON, Remain- NC. 3 BR/2 bath home and 10 acres. Whiteville. No pets. 910-640-3896. 910-642-4049. Very clean. Private lot. No pets. Ref- STATE BAR NO.: 5901 derman; erences required. 642-6506 leave Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 SHIRLEY ANN EASON, Life Tenant; Bidding starts Dec. 1st, 2015. Full 2 br, 2 bath rent or sale. CH/A, nice 2 bEDrooM aPartMEnt for rent. message. details BrooksAuctionServices.com location between Whiteville & Clark- Stove & refrigerator. CALL 910-914- HI TANE OIL COMPANY; BRANCH 864-379-1011. NCRE#25534. BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, ton. Whiteville City school district 1384. MobiLE hoME for rEnt with notice of service NCAUC#9822. Deposit & references required. $500 heat pump, power stat. $450 month- of Process by Beneficiary (Lienholder); mo. 910-640-2597 2 br, 1 ba apt for rent, high efficient ly, deposit required. Seen by appoint- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, units, low electric bills, water, trash, ment only. Call 910-642-2056. Publication Department of Revenue, (Lienholder), 2 br, 2 bath Wooded Acres, yard work & maintenance incl. Small Defendants Lake Waccamaw area. References pets allowed. Bryson Dr, Whiteville, To HI TANE OIL COMPANY, above required. No pets. 910-640-9435 or $600 mo. $600 deposit. Call Eric 910- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA named Defendant: 642-5801. 640-7690 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Take notice that a pleading seeking Downtown Commercial TICE 3 bEDrooM, 1 bath housE, aPt for rEnt available Dec. 1. 3 for rEnt relief against the Defendants JERRY ****Publisher’s Notice**** washer/dryer hook up, alarm. White- BR, 1 1/2 bath . 3 references & depos- Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Equal housing DONALD EASON, SHIRLEY ANN ville. Deposit $550, Rent $550. 910- it required. No pet, or smokers. S Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. DISTRICT COURT DIVISION opportunity EASON and HI TANE OIL COMPANY 642-5179. Franklin St. 641-1250 FILE NO.: 15 CV 866 All real estate advertised herein is for rEnt/LEasE - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 and naming you as a Defendant has COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, subject to the Federal Fair Housing LargE hoME commercial/resi- Cypress Village Apartments room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- been filed in the above entitled action. Act, North Carolina and Columbus dential near Courthouse $1,200 per ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. Plaintiff 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. The nature of the relief being sought Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- month. Furnished home, excellent Vs. 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap is as follows: Tax Foreclosure for gal to advertise any preference, limita- neighborhood $750. No pets. Deposit ASHLEIGH RAE SIMMONS the collection of past due Columbus tion, or discrimination based on race, & references required. 910-642-4923 accessible units available. (NOBLES); DORIS JACKSON SIM- color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Laundry facilities + Community County property taxes. MONS; PAMELA FIELDS BUTLER; status or national origin, or intention room **24 hour maintenance** You are required to make defense to CRYSTAL SIMMONS BUTLER; STATE to make any such preferences, limi- Section 8 Assistance Available such pleading not later than the 13th tation or discrimination. We will not OF NORTH CAROLINA, Department Income Restrictions may apply day of January, 2016, said date being knowingly accept any advertising for of Health and Human Services, Claim- 1 bEDrooM aPartMEnt $350. Seniors 62 years and older notice of service 40 days from the first publication of real estate which is in violation of the ant (Lienholder); FIRST-CITIZENS law. All persons are hereby informed No pets. First & last month deposit. 910-649-7971 this notice and upon your failure to do of Process by BANK & TRUST COMPANY, INC., that all dwellings advertised are avail- Call 910-642-0404. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm so the party seeking service against Judgmentholder (Lienholder), Professionally Managed by Publication you will apply to the Court for the M & M Properties Defendants relief sought. To PAMELA FIELDS BUTLER, above NOTICE TO PUBLIC This t he 1st d ay o f De cember, 2015. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA named Defendant: WILLIAM E. WOOD FAIR HOUSING COMPLAINT PROCEDURE IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Take notice that a pleading seek- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS 2014 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT TICE ing relief against the Defen- 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE COUNTY OF COLUMBUS dants ASHLEIGH RAE SIMMONS TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 DISTRICT COURT DIVISION (NOBLES), DORIS JACKSON SIM- TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 The Town of Fair Bluff wishes to make known to its MADISON HILL APARTMENTS FILE NO.: 15 CV 796 MONS, PAMELA FIELDS BUTLER STATE BAR NO.: 5901 citizens that a Fair Housing Complaint procedure 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and and CRYSTAL SIMMONS BUTLER December 3, 10, 17, 2015 One Bedroom Apts. TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF, and naming you as a Defendant has has been established. Anyone wishing to register or Laundry Facilities • Community Plaintiffs been filed in the above entitled action. file a claim with regards to fair housing may do so by room • 24 hours maintenance Vs. notice of service Rental assistance up to 100% The nature of the relief being sought contacting the Town Clerk at 910-649-7426 TDD 1-800- JUDY ANN SCOTT, is as follows: Tax Foreclosure for of Process based on income. Income Defendant 735-2962. The Town Clerk will be available to the com- restriction may apply the collection of past due Columbus To JUDY ANN SCOTT, above named by Publication plainant for any assistance needed in order to answer Seniors 62 years and older County property taxes. Defendant: 910-642-8883 You are required to make defense to any questions related to a grievance or to assist with State of North Carolina Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm Take notice that a pleading seeking such pleading not later than the 30th Columbus County resolving the concern. If resolution cannot be reached Professionally Managed by relief against the Defendant JUDY day of December, 2015, said date In the District Court on the local level, the Town Clerk will be available to Community Management ANN SCOTT and naming you as a being 40 days from the first publica- State of North Carolina assist in completing the filing of the complaint with Corporation Defendant has been filed in the above tion of this notice and upon your fail- County of Columbus entitled action. The nature of the relief ure to do so the party seeking service the N. C. Human Relations Commission, Elks Build- In The General Court of Justice being sought is as follows: Tax Fore- against you will apply to the Court for District Court Division ing, 121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, N. C. 27603-1368. The closure for the collection of past due the relief sought. File No: 15-CVD-710 Town shall respond to all complaints or request for Columbus County and the Town of This the 13th day of November, 2015. Charles Daniel Evans, assistance within ten (10) days. Fair Bluff, NC property taxes. WILLIAM E. WOOD Plaintiff, You are required to make defense to ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS vs such pleading not later than the 30th 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Esta información está disponible en español o cual- Sharon Denise Evans day of December, 2015, said date WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 being 40 days from the first publica- Defendant. quier otro lenguaje a petición. Póngase en contacto 2 bEDrooM MobiLE hoME east TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 To: Sharon Denise Evans con Peggy Moore en 910-649-7426 o en 1175 Main of Whiteville. Call 910-642-7844. tion of this notice and upon your fail- STATE BAR NO.: 5901 211 Sunset Avenue Street, Fair Bluff NC 28439 de alojamiento para esta ure to do so the party seeking service Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 2 bEDrooM MobiLE hoME, East- against you will apply to the Court for Whiteville, NC 28472 solicitud. over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. the relief sought. Take notice that a pleading seeking 910-642-4049. notice of service This the 13th day of November, 2015. relief against you has been filed in the of Process by above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is the resolu- Publication tion of all marital issues between the parties including but not limited to STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA absolute divorce and Equitable Distri- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- bution of the parties’ martial property TICE including but not limited an award to John Donoghue Automotive COUNTY OF COLUMBUS the plaintiff of an unequal division of DISTRICT COURT DIVISION said marital assets. 06 Nissan 09 Dodge 15 Toyota 12 GMC 11 Chevy 12 Chevy You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than Decem- Maxima Gr. Caravan SE Camry SE Yukon Equinox LT Suburban ber 29, 2015 (40 days after a the date 3.5 SE XL, SLT, 4x4 LTZ of the first publication, exclusive of SHORT such date) and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against BROS. you will apply to the Court for the Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price relief sought in the Complaint. $ $ $ $ $ $ RENT-A-CAR This, is the 19th day of November, 6,995 7,995 18,985 29,500 8,995 31,800 2015. $ 95 By: T. Craig Wright 14 Toyota 09 Chevy 07 Chevy 04 Ford Attorney for Plaintiff 14 Honda 07 GMC DAILY 4 Runner Pilot EXL Acadia SLT Traverse Tahoe Mustang 19 111 Courthouse square SR-5 LTZ, 4x4 Convertible Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville PO Box 1129 Whiteville, NC 28472-1129 642-4175 Telephone: (910) 642-5918 Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015.

Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price $ $ $ $ $ $ EARLY NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF A PROPOSAL TO 39,500 29,995 4,995 9,995 19,995 3,995 CONSIDER AN ACTION IN A FLOODPLAIN December 3, 2015 Mayor Billy Hammond Town of Fair Bluff 1175 Main St. 15 GMC Sierra 15 GMC Canyon P.O. Box 157 Z-71, 4x4, Crew Cab #11215 Double Cab, #P11195 Fair Bluff, NC 28439 910-649-7426

TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS: The Town is proposing to replace/rehabilitate 17,000 linear feet of sewer lines and manholes of which approximately 7,550 linear feet is located in a floodplain. The project is part of the Fair Bluff 2015 Community Development Block Grant - Infrastructure pro- gram which includes the use of federal funds. The location of the Was $49,110 Was $28,375 work is along portions of Main St., Railroad St., Elm St., Steele St., Rogers St., Academy St., Bardin St., and Powell St. in the Town of SAVE $ $ Fair Bluff, NC. The work will encompass approximately 1.73 acres $10,000 , , within the floodplain. Based upon this proposal, the new sewer SALE 39 110 SALE 25 900 lines will be placed in the same location as the existing lines. All lines are currently within the street right of way. Purpose of Notice This notice is intended to meet the procedural requirements of 24 CFR Part 55.20(b): Step 2. Notify the public at the earliest pos- 15 Chevy Sonic LT 15 Chevy Tahoe sible time of a proposal to consider an action in a floodplain, and #P11243 #P11258 involve the affected and interested public in the decision making process. Alternatives will be considered and a final determina- tion will be made regarding this proposed action. Public Comments All interested agencies, groups and persons are invited to submit written comments for consideration by the Town to the office of the undersigned. Such written comments should be received at the address specified on or before December 19, 2015 or 15 days from the date of this notice. All such comments so received will Was $18,472 Was $59,041 be considered and the Town will not take any administrative ac- tion on the project prior to this comment period. Review of the $ $ project details are available at the Town Hall and may be viewed , , between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through SALE 11 950 SALE 41 998 Friday. This program is funded with $3,000,000.00 in CDBG funds which 910-642-2400 represents 100% of the total project costs. John Donoghue Automotive Esta información está disponible en español o cualquier otro Highway 130 East • Whiteville lenguaje a petición. Póngase en contacto con Peggy Moore en 910-649-7426 o en 1175 Main Street, Fair Bluff NC 28439 de aloja- www.johndonoghueautomotive.com *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. miento para esta solicitud. See dealer for details on all leases & financing options. The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015- 7B

noticE to crEDitors recovery. All persons, firms, asso- said Estate to present them to the WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 The undersigned, Gregory Ward, immediate payment to the under- Having qualified as Executor of the ciations or corporations indebted undersigned on or before March 4, C. Greg Williamson has qualified as Administrator of signed at the following address: ESTATE OF BILLY GENE PRINCE, to the said estate will please make 2016, pursuant to North Carolina Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP the Estate of MARGARET H. WARD, This the 19th day of November, 2015. late of Columbus County, North Car- payment immediately. General Statute 28A-14-1, or this Attorneys at Law late of Columbus County, and this is GREGORY WARD olina, I, pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. This the 14th day of October, 2015. notice shall be pled in bar of their P.O. Box 1467 to notify all persons having claims 131 PINECREST DRIVE § 28A-14-1, hereby notify all per- John Calvin Reaves recovery. All persons indebted to Whiteville, NC 28472 against said Estate to present them CHADBOURN, NC 28431 sons, firms and corporations having Administrator of the Estate of said Estate will please make imme- December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015. to the undersigned on or before Feb- C. Greg Williamson claims against the decedent to pres- Mary Ellen Reaves diate payment to the undersigned at ruary 18, 2015, pursuant to North Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP ent them to the undersigned by the James E. Hill, jr., PLLC the following address: noticE to crEDitors Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Attorneys at Law 3rd day of March, 2016 or this notice Attorney at Law This the 3rd day of December, 2015. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA or this notice shall be pled in bar of P.O. Box 1467 will be pled in bar of their recovery. 109 Courthouse Square C. GREG WILLIAMSON COUNTY OF COLUMBUS their recovery. All persons indebt- Whiteville, NC 28472 All persons indebted to the Estate Whiteville, NC 28472 P.O. BOX 1467 15-E-216 ed to said Estate will please make Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 2015. will make immediate payment to the Telephone: 910-642-8136 undersigned. Nov. 19, 26, Dec. 3, 10, 2015. This the 3rd day of December, 2015. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE DAVID KERN PRINCE, noticE to crEDitors EXECUTOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DOCKET NO. SP-7189, SUB 0 DOCKET NO. SP-7190, SUB 0 P.O. BOX 606 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS APPLICATION OF ARTHUR SOLAR 2, LLC APPLICATION OF WHITEVILLE SOLAR 2, LLC FABENS, TX 79838 The undersigned, G. MITCHELL FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE SIMMONS, has qualified as Execu- DENNIS T. WORLEY, AND NECESSITY AND NECESSITY RESIDENT PROCESS AGENT tor of the Estate of JOYCE P. PAGE, P.O. BOX 457 late of Columbus County, and this NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 13, 2015, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 13, 2015, is to notify all persons having claims 200 S. LEWIS STREET Arthur Solar 2, LLC (Applicant), filed an application Whiteville Solar 2, LLC (Applicant), filed an application TABOR CITY, NC 28463 against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before Feb- seeking a certificate of public convenience and neces- seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER sity pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1(a) for construction of & MOSS, PLLC ruary 12, 2016, pursuant to North pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1(a) for construction of a 5-MW ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, a 5-MW solar generating facility to be located on the solar generating facility to be located on the south side P.O. BOX 457 or this notice shall be pled in bar of north side of James B. White Highway South, east of the of Prison Camp Road, east of the intersection with James TABOR CITY, NC 28463 their recovery. All persons indebt- intersection with Joe Brown Highway South in Tabor ed to said Estate will please make B. White Highway South, and west of the intersection (910) 653-2082 City, Columbus County, North Carolina. The Applicant December 3, 10, 17, 24, 2015. immediate payment to the under- with Pleasant Plains Church Road in Whiteville, Colum- signed at the following address: plans to sell the electricity to Duke Energy Progress, bus County, North Carolina. The Applicant plans to sell noticE to crEDitors This the 12th day of November, 2015. LLC. the electricity to Duke Energy Progress, LLC. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA G. MITCHELL SIMMONS, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS EXECUTOR Details of the application may be obtained from the Details of the application may be obtained from the Having qualified as Administrator 756 Bella Coola Road Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities DBN of the Estate of Arnold Elwood Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Baker, deceased, late of Columbus Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail County, North Carolina, the under- Attorneys at Law Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 or signed hereby notifies all persons P. O. Box 1467 Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 or on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net. having claims against the estate of Whiteville, NC 28472 on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net. said decedent to present them to Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 If a complaint is received within ten days after the last If a complaint is received within ten days after the last the undersigned on or before Feb- date of the publication of this notice, the Commission ruary 12, 2016, which is within three noticE to crEDitors date of the publication of this notice, the Commission STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA will schedule a public hearing to determine whether (3) months from the date of the first will schedule a public hearing to determine whether a COUNTY OF COLUMBUS a certificate should be awarded, will give reasonable publication, or this notice will be pled certificate should be awarded, will give reasonable no- in bar of their recovery. All persons 15-E-499 notice of the time and place of the hearing to the Ap- The undersigned, C. GREG WIL- tice of the time and place of the hearing to the Applicant indebted to said estate please make plicant and to each complaining party, and will require LIAMSON, has qualified as Admin- and to each complaining party, and will require the Ap- immediate payment. the Applicant to publish notice of the hearing in this This the 12th day of November, istrator of the Estate of LACONYA plicant to publish notice of the hearing in this newspa- TALLEPHORO THURMAN, late of newspaper. If no complaint is received within the time 2015. per. If no complaint is received within the time specified Don W. Viets, Jr. Columbus County, and this is to noti- specified above and if the Commission does not order fy all persons having claims against above and if the Commission does not order a hearing Administrator DBN a hearing upon its own initiative, the Commission will 135 Washington Street enter an order awarding the certificate sought by the upon its own initiative, the Commission will enter an Whiteville, NC 28472 Applicant. order awarding the certificate sought by the Applicant. Telephone: (910) 642-7019 Nov. 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3, 2015 Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file state- Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file state- ments to that effect with the Commission. Such state- noticE to crEDitors ments to that effect with the Commission. Such state- ments should reference Docket No. SP-7189 Sub 0 and ments should reference Docket No. SP-7190, Sub 0 and Having qualified as Administrator be addressed as follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina be addressed as follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina of the Estate of Mary Ellen Reaves, Propane Refills Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, deceased, of Columbus County, North Carolina 27699-4300. North Carolina 27699-4300. State of North Carolina, the under- OR signed does, pursuant to North SAVE Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Ayers, Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Ayers, Carolina General Statute §28A-14- MORE Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities 1, hereby notify all persons, firms, 20% Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North associations or corporations hav- From exchange prices Carolina 27699-4300 or to The Honorable Roy Cooper, ing claims against the estate of the Carolina 27699-4300 or to The Honorable Roy Cooper, said decedent to present them to Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Service Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Service the undersigned on or before the Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. 19th day of February, 2016, or this 106 Quality Street, Whiteville December 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2015 December 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2015 notice will be pleaded in bar of their 910-640-FAST (640-3278) 8B - The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015

Cooper, Attorney General of North Public notice Carolina, 9001 Mail Service Center, time Warner cable Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001. Docket no. Time Warner Cable’s agreements with December 3, 10,17, 24, 2015 sP-7126, sub 0 programmers and broadcasters to carry their services and stations rou- application of hcE notice to tobacco tinely expire from time to time. We columbus i, LLc farmers are usually able to obtain renewals or extensions of such agreements, for a certificate of Who Delivered but in order to comply with applica- Public convience tobacco to flue ble regulations, we must inform you when an agreement is about to expire. and necessity cured tobacco The following agreements are due to expire soon, and we may be required NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on cooperative to cease carriage of one or more of November 18, 2015, HCE Columbus stabilization these services/stations in the near I, LLC (Applicant), filed an application future: Azteca America, Youtoo, RFD seeking a certificate of public con- corporation in HD, Gol TV (SD & HD), Pivot, HBO (SD venience and necessity pursuant to 1967 through and & HD), HBO West (SD & HD), HBO2 G.S. 62-110.1(a) for construction of a (SD & HD), HBO2 West, HBO Signa- 4.998-MW solar generating facility to including 1973 ture (SD & HD), HBO Signature West, be located off James B White High- HBO Family (SD & HD), HBO Fam- way, approximately 0.2 miles south In the late 1970’s for 1967 through ily West, HBO Comedy (SD & HD), of the intersection of James B White and including 1973 crops, Flue HBO Comedy West, HBO Zone (SD Highway and Southwood Road in Cured Tobacco Cooperative Stabi- & HD), HBO Zone West, HBO Latino Whiteville, Columbus County, North lization Corporation (“Stabilization”) (SD & HD), HBO On Demand, Cine- Carolina. The Applicant plans to sell issued Certificates of Interest in max (SD & HD), Cinemax West (SD & the electricity to Duke Energy Prog- Capital Reserve to its members who HD), MoreMAX (SD & HD), MoreMAX ress, LLC. delivered tobacco to Stabilization for West, ActionMAX (SD & HD), Action- Details of the application may be any year listed above (“Certificate”). MAX West, ThrillerMAX (SD & HD), obtained from the Office of the Chief We are pleased to offer to redeem ThrillerMAX West, OuterMAX (SD & Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities the Certificate of any certificate hold- HD), MaxLatino (SD & HD), 5StarMAX Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, er who voluntarily accepts this offer. (SD & HD), MovieMAX (SD & HD), 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, This is not a mandatory redemption; Cinemax On Demand, TV One (SD & North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail it is an offer, which may be accepted HD), NHL Network (SD & HD), Reel- Service Center, Raleigh, North Car- only at your election. You are under zChannel (SD & HD), ShopHQ/EVINE olina 27699-4300 or on the Com- no obligation to accept it, and if you Live (SD & HD), POP/TVGN (SD & HD), mission’s website at www.ncuc.net. elect not to accept it, you will retain Music Choice On Demand and Music If a complaint is received within ten all rights in and to the Certificate, Choice (channels 1900-1950).In addi- days after the last date of the pub- and your Certificate will be subject tion, from time to time we make cer- lication of this notice, the Commis- to redemption in the same manner tain changes in the services that we sion will schedule a public hear- as if there had been no offer. offer in order to better serve our cus- ing to determine whether a certifi- Any Certificate holder (including tomers. The following changes are cate should be awarded, will give heirs, beneficiaries and/or estate planned: None at this time. reasonable notice of the time and administrators of deceased Cer- The new services listed below can- place of the hearing to the Applicant tificate holders) who would like to not be accessed on CableCARD- and to each complaining party, and accept this redemption offer should equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable will require the Applicant to publish call 1-877-277-7422 for more infor- Products purchased at retail without notice of the hearing in this news- mation. To obtain a redemption additional, two-way capable equip- paper. If no complaint is received application form, you can go to the ment: None at the time. within the time specified above and following website: www.tobacco- For more information about your local if the Commission does not order check.com and click on the Appli- channel line-up, visit www.twc.com/ a hearing upon its own initiative, cation Form at the top of the page. programmingnotices. the Commission will enter an order You may also request a redemption December 3, 2015 awarding the certificate sought by application form by mail, by send- the Applicant. ing a self-addressed stamped enve- Persons desiring to lodge complaints lope to: may file statements to that effect Certificate Redemption 1304 Annap- with the Commission. Such state- olis Drive Raleigh, NC 27608 ments should reference Docket No. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMIT- SP-7126 Sub 0 and be addressed as TING A PROPERLY DOCUMENT- follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina ED REDEMPTION APPLICATION Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Ser- IS February 29, 2016. Applications vice Center, Raleigh, North Carolina postmarked after February 29, 2016, 27699-4300. or faxed or emailed after February Statements may also be directed 29, 2016 or not properly completed to Christopher J. Ayers, Executive or sufficiently documented by Febru- Director, Public Staff - North Carolina ary 29, 2016 will not be processed. Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Ser- Tommy Bunn President/Secretary vice Center, Raleigh, North Carolina U.S. Tobacco Cooperative Inc. 27699-4300 or to The Honorable Roy December 3, 7, 2015

All New All New Blackhawk Concept One Edition Edition

Get Extra Cash for Christmas Clean out your attic and sell your unwanted items in The News Reporter Save up to Classifieds! $16,000 on 2015 There’s never been a better time to make a little extra money for the holidays. Ford F150’s Call 642-4104 ext. 237 or 221 to get your ad in the paper and online at Whiteville.com! Stop by today! only ALI Sell your QU TY

personal items $ under $300 for 15 for 4 Lines one low price. until it sells!* QualityFord.com *up to 30 days 1-800-530-0978 1242 S. Madison St. Whiteville, NC Total Savings includes all Ford Motor Co Rebates, Ford Credit Rebates, Special Added Discounts packages The News Reporter and Dealer Discounts based on in stock New 2015 F150’s. STK # 15T4920. W.A.C Living The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3 2015, Section C Kicking off the season with a look at Christmases past One of the bonuses of looking through The News Reporter’s archives is the Christmas ads and photos from years ago. Presented here are samples from 1945, 1955, 1965, 1975 and 1985.

Belk-Hensdale from 1955.

A Black’s Tire ad from 1965.

A full-page Christmas ad in 1945 by Collins Department Store.

A full-page Christmas ad in 1975 by The News Reporter.

Whiteville’s 1965 Christmas parade.

In 1985, Joey Smith, 4, tells Santa Claus what he wants for Christmas. Yes, this is the same Santa who can be visited in uptown Whiteville still today, 30 years later. Santa Claus delivers presents in 1965.

Carol Greer directing Whiteville First Baptist Church’s first Live Nativity in 1975. That’s Julian Parks beside her. In 1985, an unidentified youngster presses on Santa’s nose to see if “he’s been good.”

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, one sure sign of Christ- mas was Whiteville Rescue’s annual coffee drive on each shopping Saturday morning between Thanksgiving and In 1965, National Spinning Company in Brunswick erect- Christmas. Collier’s Jewelers provided the electricity for ed this 18-foot-tall display of the Holy Bible and a Christ- In 1975, Trey Clark posed for photographer Dan Sears in the percolators while WRU members braved the bumper- mas candle. It was built by Thomas and Henry Etheridge. the window of his parents’ decorated home. to-bumper downtown traffic. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 -- 2C vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 for $5 each. The cookbooks are a.m. each Sunday with Sunday Inman to speak for Golden Saints Day Phillips St., Whiteville. available at the church located at SERVICES school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- President of the Women’s The American Legion Post 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. ers night Bible study is held on Baptist Home and Foreign #139 meets the second Tuesday Office hours are Monday-Friday, Acme Presbyterian Church, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of Missionary Convention of of each month at 7 p.m. at 208 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Victory services are aired week- First Ave., Chadbourn. Hwy. 87, Riegelwood, holds chil- N.C., Rev. Linda D. Inman, Whiteville United Methodist dren’s and adult Sunday School ly on WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Beach, S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. will speak during Mt. Moriah’s Church women have prints of at 9 a.m. with nursery provided, 8073 meets on the second Tues- with streaming available via the Golden Saints Day. the church steeple, by the late and worship service at 10 a.m. day of each month at 6:30 p.m. internet. The ministry is located Pastor Tyrone Watson and Martha Burns, for sale $40 each. with refreshments. at the Vietnam Veterans building at 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey the Disciples of Mt. Moriah The print size is 17 x 23. Call the at 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. Celebrate Recovery meets at A. Troy is the pastor. For more Missionary Baptist Church in church office Monday-Thursday Peace Baptist Church, 653 information call 642-5416 of visit Chadbourn will honor their Military Vet Riders Associa- from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for pur- Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each victoryinjesusministries.org Golden Saints Sunday, Dec. 13 tion meets on the last Monday chase at 642-3376. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Thursday from 6-9 p.m. For New Ebenezer Faith Ministries at 11 a.m. more information call 642-0251. Inman is a native of Chad- Rev. Linda D. Inman the Vietnam Veterans building at Whiteville Apparel will hold its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. Partial funding by Good Shep- 4th Sundays - Sunday school at bourn, where her grandpar- She received her bachelor herd Ministries. 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at ents, the late Deacon Lloyd and masters of science degrees Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets members luncheon Union members from The DivorceCare recovery semi- 11:15 a.m. Intecessory Prayer Inman Sr. and Margaret In- from N.C. A&T State Universi- on the second Sunday of each nar and support group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible man of Chadbourn, raised her. ty in Greensboro. She is a mem- month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam Whiteville Apparel will hold at Peace Baptist Church, 653 study/youth night is held every She was a member of the Mt. ber of New Zion Missionary Veterans building at 1028 S. its Christmas luncheon Sat- Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each Friday at 7 p.m. Every 2nd and Moriah Missionary Baptist Baptist Church in Greensboro Madison St., Whiteville. urday, Dec. 5 at noon at the Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. 4th Friday is “Dine on us” from Church. She attended Chad- where she is a member of the Disabled American Veterans Golden Corral in Lumberton. 6-9 p.m. (Feeding the commu- Childcare is provided through bourn Elementary School and board of directors, the mission- Chapter #35 meets the second For more information call nity). The church is located at fifth grade. DivorceCare features graduated from West Colum- ary circle, jubilee circle and the Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Geneva Thompson at 642-6612. nationally recognized experts 1705 Southport-Supply Road, bus High School. at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. on divorce and recovery topics. Bolivia. Bishop Ronnie McCray women’s choir. Seminar sessions include Fac- is the pastor. Family and Community Hope ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- Resources Inc. would like per- ness, Depression, New Relation- Agape House of Worship Wednesday at noon. Intercesso- at First Presbyterian Church, 511 sons from 20-40 years of age to ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. will hold its Bible study ev- ry prayer and Bible study are on N. Thompson St., Whiteville on attend Community Development For more information call Peace ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Thursday nights at 7 p.m. HOPD Monday, Wednesday, Thursday meetings on the fourth Thursday Baptist Church at 640-2877. The Sunday services at 11:30 a.m. is located at 1113 S. Madison nights at 8 p.m. A guest speaker of each month at the Columbus pastor is Chip Hannah. Agape HOW is located at 199 Street. Barbara P. Powell is the will be at the meeting on the last County Dream Center from 6:30- Forest Drive, Whiteville. Bennie pastor. Thursday of each month. The 7:30 p.m. For more information call GriefShare seminar and sup- Benjamin is the pastor. church is located on Thompson port group meets at Peace First Missionary Baptist Shelle Blanks at 910-207-8982 or Street in Whiteville. Yolanda Davis at 704-780-8350. Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Fellowship Independent Bap- Church will hold Sunday wor- Rd., Whiteville, each Monday tist Church will hold its Bible ship services. There will be Narcotics Anonymous meets A Community Garden is avail- from 6-8:30 p.m. GriefShare study every Thursday at 7:30 two services every first through at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. able at Chadbourn United is a friendly, caring group of p.m. The church is located at fourth Sunday at 8:30 and 11 Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- Methodist Church. Persons are people who will walk alongside 3070 Hallsboro Road North. El- a.m. The fifth Sunday will be at days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at invited to come and plant in the you through one of life’s most der Shawn Maynor is the pastor. 8:30 a.m. only. The church is Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, raised bed plots. For more in- difficult experiences. For more located at 501 Martin Street in 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- formation call 654-5250 or 654- Green Chapel Missionary Elizabethtown. Cliff E. Freeman information call Peace Baptist wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- 4069 and leave message, name Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 or Baptist Church will hold Sun- Jr. is the pastor. days at 7 p.m. and number. 770-1271. Chip Hannah is the day school every Sunday at 10 pastor. a.m. and worship service every New Mt. Zion Missionary Bap- Al-anon meets at First Presbyte- 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:15 tist Church Sunday school is rian Church, 511 N. Thompson Members of The Lord’s Chapel a.m. and Midweek service ev- held each Sunday at 10 a.m. St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 FUNDRAISERS are on a mission to provide items ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. The and morning worship service p.m. to the community, at a minimal church is located at 14853 Sam each second and fourth Sun- First Presbyterian Church fee, from their year ‘round back- day beginning at 11 a.m. A Diabetes Support Group meets Potts Hwy., Bolton. Rev. Timothy at Columbus Regional Health- women have cookbooks for sale yard sale. It is located at 2886 Ray Moss is the pastor. special prayer time is held each Hallsboro Road South, Halls- Wednesday at noon and Bible care, Education Center, Class- boro. The shop is open Monday Lynn Hill Baptist Church will study is held each Wednesday room 2 the second Thursday of – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and hold a new Sunday school se- evening beginning at 7 p.m. The each month at 6 p.m. For more Whiteville United Methodist closed on Wednesday. Items ries on “The book of Revela- church is located on Mill Pond information call Shauna Nobles “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” at 642-9458 or 641-8208. donated will be greatly appreci- tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching Road in the Brunswick commu- Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s a thought-provoking series of nity. For more information call Brain Injury Support Group meets Chapel. power-point messages on the 445-1022. Rev. Anthony Rowell at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth book of Revelation. Sunday is the pastor. Good News Community Youth school begins at 10 a.m. and the Education Center, Room 1A the 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 main worship at 11 a.m. There is Leamon Rogers Memorial second Thursday of each month Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has also an informative power-point Chapel on the Boys and Girls at 6 p.m. For more information call changed the date of their Inform- series on Sundays at 6 p.m. and Home Campus at Lake Wac- Shauna Nobles or Sonja Green at er Bible study from Thursdays Thursdays at 7 p.m. The church camaw is now holding a wor- 642-8011 ext. 9458. at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 is located at 620 Lynn Hill Road, ship service every Sunday morn- p.m. to benefit seniors who may near the intersection of Hwy. 74 Compassionate Friends Sup- ing from 9-10 a.m. The service is port Group (Grief group for par- not be able to travel at night. For and Union Valley Road. For more open to the public. The weekly more information call 646-4898. ents who have lost children to information or directions call worship service will include a 914-0002 or 642-5820. death) meets at Grace Episco- Honey Hill Missionary Baptist mixture of traditional and mod- pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., Church services. Sunday school The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe ern messages and music. For Whiteville the second Monday is held at 10 a.m. and service will hold its council meetings the more information call Rev. Mi- of each month at 7:30 p.m. For begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night 3rd Thursday of each month at chael Jones at 646-3083. more information call 647-8401. service is held at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds Wednesday service is at 7:30 on Old Lake Road, Bolton. Vietnam Veterans of America p.m. The church is located at Chapter #962 of Columbus 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. The House of Prayer and Deliv- COMMUNITY County meets the first Tuesday The new pastor is Troy Little. erance will hold its worship ser- of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 vice every Sunday morning with NEWS S. Madison St., Whiteville. Welcome to Whiteville United Methodist Church. Victory in Jesus Ministries of Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and Whiteville will hold two morn- morning worship at 11:15 a.m. The American Legion Post [email protected] ing worship services. The ser- Weekly services are held each Alcoholics Anonymous meets #233 meets the first Tuesday www.whitevilleumc.org

This Religious Message Is Sponsored By These Local Merchants Families CERRO GORDO SHORT BROS. Values BODY SHOP AUTO SALES Brian & Jolene Hamilton Resale Shop 1900 S. Madison St. Whiteville-Tabor City 910-654-5256 5196 Braswell Rd. Whiteville, NC 28472 910-642-6317 910-770-0689 Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 910-642-6543 www.familiesfirstnc.com Thank You For Your Business! shortbrosauto.com Vann Underwood UNION Chrysler Jeep Dodge Funeral Home 501 S. Madison Street 2895 Tom Sessions Road Quality is our Commitment Whiteville, NC 28472 Whiteville, NC 28472 1242 S. Madison St.,Whiteville 910-642-2000 910-647-0203 910-642-7121 qualityford.com www.vannunderwood.com

COOK CONTRACTORS, LLC Murf’s Pawn Drafting-Consulting-Estimating Buy, Sell or Pawn McKenzie Mortuary Management & Building “Funeral Service Since 1890” Residential & Light Commercial 1134 S. Madison Street 112 Jefferson St. Whiteville Whiteville 1422 Thompson Town Rd. 640-3344 Whiteville • 234-5551

Morris W. Cartrette Ellis Meares Construction Co. & Son, Inc. 3972 James B. White Hwy. North Fair Bluff 649-7521 642-4902 J.K. Powell Blvd., Whiteville 642-1861 EW Greene & Son, LLC Shoreland Health Care “You Bend - We Mend” Heating, A/C & Electrical Service Ronald’s Body Shop and Retirement Center 24 Hour Wrecker Service 17069 Peacock Rd., Chadbourn Caring with Excellence Used Body Parts - Auto Detailing Ph. 910-653-3259 • Fax 910-653-5807 200 Flowers-Pridgen Drive All Work Guaranteed www.ewgreene.com 206 Magnolia St., Whiteville Whiteville Shop 642-8478 Pager 640-4405 EW Greene, Jr. 910-642-4300 Cell 640-0358

The Whiteville Piggly DONUT SHOP 1602 S. Madison St., Whiteville Janitorial Supply Wiggly 910-640-3317 Serving Area Churches With Complete Riegelwood Shopping Center *Daily Lunch Specials/Soups Cleaning & Kitchen Supplies 200 Hwy. 87, Riegelwood *Breakfast All Day Hwy. 701 S. Just Past Walmart 655-4622 Owner: Mary Harrelson John 3:16 Whiteville • 642-3499

McDonald’s Fair Bluff Elvington Drug “Your Community Involved Ford 24 Hour Service Restaurant” We Accept All Medicare “We Treat You “Fair” No Bluffing” 608 S. Madison St. South Whiteville Part D Drug Plans 658 Main Street, Fair Bluff NC 28439 Whiteville 642-6871 Fair Bluff, NC 607 Jefferson St., Whiteville 910-649-7531 fairbluffford.com 910- 642-5174 910-649-7721 • 910-649-6126 910-642-8141 The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015--3C Columbus County The Baldwin Singers Columbus County Carols and All That Bible College enrolling anniversary Dec. 13 mass meeting set Jazz The Southeastern Orato- Columbus County Bible Col- The Baldwin Singers will The Columbus County mass rio Society will perform a lege is now enrolling students hold their anniversary Sunday, meeting is set for January 2, program of traditional and for the spring semester 2016. Dec. 13 at the American Le- 2016 at 10 a.m. at host church contemporary holiday music Day classes are also avail- gion Hut in Whiteville. Doors Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist open at 4 p.m. and the program of the Americas Monday, Dec. able. located on Cherry Grove Road, begins at 5 p.m. Emcees are 14 at 7:30 p.m. The college is offering cer- Cerro Gordo. Brother Tommy Brown and The free concert will be tificates in biblical studies, On the program will be Rev. Tony Campbell. held at First Presbyterian associate bachelor, master an youth, adults and seniors. On the program will be Church, 511 N. Thompson St., doctorate degrees. This is an The message will be given The Chadbourn Gospel Sing- Whiteville. accredited Bible college. by Rev. Henry Jones Jr., pastor For more information con- ers, Men in Christ of Rae- ford, Beulah Grate of Myrtle of Cherry Grove Missionary tact Dr. Tanty A. Freeman, Beach, S.C., Genesis and Jeff Baptist Church of Whiteville. dean of Columbus County Abundance of Love Patterson and Company, both Bible College at 619-7111 or sets yard sale of Fayetteville, Glen Best of Abundance of Love Adult Hallsboro Baptist Church 655-8971. Bolton, Little Queen Gospel Evergreen BC The college is housed in Day Care will hold a yard sale presents “Live Nativity” Joyfulaires of Elizabethtown, Saturday, Dec. 5 from 7 a.m.- Community Prayer House, Emanuel Boykin and Compa- turkey shoot Hallsboro Baptist Church will be presenting a Live Na- noon rain or shine. There will 17362 Sam Potts Hwy., Bolton. ny and others. Evergreen Baptist Church tivity on the grounds of the church Friday and Saturday will hold its annual turkey be ladies plus sizes, mens wear nights, December 11-12 from 6-8 p.m. This play, which shoot every Friday and Satur- and household goods. There Celebrate Recovery every Monday day night at 7 p.m. and runs will also be free hot chocolate is a drive-through or walk-through, is entitled “The day Celebrate Recovery is held every Monday at Living Word until Saturday, Dec. 19. and coffee while you shop. Christ was born.” It will feature members of the church Church. Dinner is from 6-7 p.m. with main meeting from 7-8 The shoot will be held at Proceeds will go toward and community as well as live animals. There is no p.m. Small groups meet from 8-9 p.m. and Joel’s Place at 9 p.m. 10263 Old Hwy. 74 located be- the adult day care. Eugene charge. The church is located at 551 Hallsboro Road, This is a 12 step Christ-centered recovery with freedom from tween Evergreen and Board- and Betty Sturdivant are the physical abuse, grief, financial difficulty, drugs, alcohol, depres- South. Rev. Scott Lewis is the pastor. man. owners. sion, anxiety, gossip, love and relationships, sexual addiction, Refreshments will be avail- The day care is located at food addiction and anger. Riegelwood AA meets Wednesdays able. 212 East Columbus Street. The Riegelwood group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at For more information call Pastor Ron at 918-5355, Becki at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the USW Local 9-738, 102 Old Stage 642-4461 or Darren at 770-0511. Hwy. (87) at Riegelwood. The church is located at 6374 Chadbourn Hwy. www.whiteville.com For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Trinity Baptist Church Church Directory . . . 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, 910-642-7764 weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, [email protected] tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also www.trytbc.org thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- Senior Pastor: Randy K. Speight If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. Mission was organized. They first call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- Trinity Baptist Church started held services in a frame house on W. only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church from a vision shared by Mrs. A.D. Columbus Street down below the old mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. Ward, Mrs. E.M. Heath, & Mrs. fire station. Despite the cracked floor this weekly directory, plus in our web J.M. Sauls, three ladies from First and harsh, seasonal weather condi- AFRICAN-METHODIST Western Prong Baptist Church Baptist Church of Whiteville. On tions, the hearts of the small band of EPISCOPAL First Baptist Church of 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Lake Waccamaw Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 October 25, 1953, through the ef- dedicated Christians grew in the love Mount Horeb AME Church 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw westernprong.org forts of these ladies and the gained for their Lord and had a big impact 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen 910-646-3727 Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Church Phone 654 1887 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, support and guidance of others in on those around them. As their num- Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 7:00 pm, Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Group, Sunday School 9:45 am 6:00 pm Bible Study the community, Columbus Baptist bers grew, they soon needed a bigger Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Happy Home Baptist Church 7:00 pm Worship place to worship. The first ground- Wed. 6:30 pm 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Wednesday 7:00 pm Services: Richard Collins, Pastor • 910-642-7284 breaking for Trinity was on Septem- St. James AME Church www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org White Marsh Baptist Church Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. ber 1, 1957, and on September 20, Church Phone 642-8832 Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Sunday Night Worship 6:00 p.m. 1970, the sanctuary was dedicated to Rev. Dewey C. Farmer, Jr., Pastor Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Sun Church School 9:45 am Lennon’s Cross Roads Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday Night Service 6:45 p.m. God in the first service held there. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church Williamsons Crossroads Wed. 6:00 pm 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Baptist Church AFRICAN-METHODIST 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist EPISCOPAL ZION Interim Pastor Carroll Fonvielle 642-6459 METHODIST-UNITED PRESBYTERIAN of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Cell 840-5589 Diana Fonvielle 625-9889 Church ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Chadbourn Presbyterian Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am St. Mark AME Zion Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Church Wednesday 7:00 pm 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Macedonia Baptist Church [email protected] Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen CHURCH OF GOD www.mombcwhitevillenc.com [email protected] Rev. C.F. McDowell III Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 910-654-3449 Jimmy Caines, Pastor New Life Community Church Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am [email protected] Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- Wednesday 6:45 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon Rev. DeWayne Dickerson day 7:30 pm Fair Bluff United Methodist Bible Study/Prayer Service 910-642-0130 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff First Presbyterian Church [email protected] Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Nakina Baptist Church Church Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am [email protected] 910-642-2253 ASSEMBLEY OF GOD 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Thursday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] Rev. J. Darryll Hester • 910-499-1598 Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland Abundant Life Assembly of God Friday Safe Harbor Youth Center Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 10:00 am, Services 11:00 am [email protected] 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sun School 10 am, Whiteville Mishop Springs United Methodist Westminster Presbyterian Wednesday 7:00 pm Whiteville Church of God Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Church Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville Wed Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Pastor Sheena Cartrette • 910-640-2783 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville [email protected] Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 New Hope Baptist Church [email protected] 910-642-2762 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm [email protected] CATHOLIC 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville mishopspringsumc.webs.com [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Facebook: Whiteville Church of God Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor • 910-642-6345 Sacred Heart Catholic Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am www.nhbcwhiteville.com Church Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth Whiteville Assembly of God Wednesday 7:00 pm 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Whiteville United Methodist SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Spanish service: Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez of Missionary Alliance Church) Wednesday 7:00 pm 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville [email protected] Seventh Day Adventist Pastor Randy Hunt 717-688-0501 FREEWILL BAPTIST Rev. Paul Stallsworth • 910-642-3376 www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Sunday School 9:30 am Peace Baptist Church [email protected] 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Avants Chapel FWB Church Eucharist/Santa Misa Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Morning Worship 10:30 am 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo www.whitevilleumc.org Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 English Mass 910-642-0698 Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School www.peacebc.org Domingo 12:30 pm Spanish Mass [email protected] [email protected] 10:00 am Worship Service BAPTIST Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Martes (Tues.) Spanish 7 pm Misa de la tarde Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Thursday (Jueves) English 6 pm English Mass Wednesday 7:00 pm Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Holy Day of Obligatio 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass NON-DENOMINATIONAL 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Whiteville Piney Forest Baptist Church Oak Grove FWB Church Tuesday/Martes 6-7 pm Confessiones Oak Grove Church Rd., Bladenboro Thursday/Jueves 5-6 pm Confessions Glory Tabernacle Church Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn 4513 Pleasant Plains Church Rd, Whiteville Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Rev. Henry Ward • 843-236-3564 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am Pastor Clark Whittington If you would like Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sunday evening 6:30 pm Missionary Alliance Church 910-640-2991 Wednesday 7:00 pm www.gtcconnect.org Wednesday 7:30 pm 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville Chadbourn Baptist Church Sunday 10:30 am and 6:00 pm Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn Sweet Home Missionary INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Wednesday 7:00 pm your church 910-654-3992 www.missonaryalliance.com Baptist Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Living Word Church Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Lynn Hill Independent [email protected] Baptist Church Wednesday 6:30 pm 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn included on this Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 www.chadbournbaptist.com 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 6:00pm www.livingwordnc.com Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Pastor William A. Schalk • Sunday School 9:30am, Worship Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Adult Choir 5:00 pm, 910-914-0002 Grace Episcopal Church & page for only Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Discipleship Training 6:00 pm http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Christ the King Lutheran Church Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Northwood Church Trinity Baptist Church Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville $21.50 per month, [email protected] Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor MISSIONARY BAPTIST Pastor Russell Honeycutt www.gracechrist.bizland.com 910-642-7654 910-642-7764 First Missionary Baptist Sun Services 9:30 am Sunday 10:30 am [email protected] Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study we invite you to Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study and www.trytbc.org Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Dinner PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves Wednesday 6:45 pm 910-654-3225 HOLINESS Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness call us today at First Baptist Church 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn www.firstmbcchadbourn.org 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Chadbourn Church of God of Pastor Donald Conway • 910-654-4850 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am 910-642-2139 Prophecy www.chadbournph.org Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm 642-4104, ext. 237. [email protected] 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Sunday School 9:45 am Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM www.fbcwhiteville.com Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study (six month commitment) Wednesday 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages ______Wednesday 7:00 pm 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 Columbus County Tabor City Volunteers Leadership committee needed for meets Tuesdays Happenings and Events The Columbus County By Dianne Nobles Ward Meals of Love Leadership Council Steering Your Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City Lower Cape Fear Hospice Committee meets each second is looking for volunteers to Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue help with its Meals of Love Community Park, Hallsboro. pet Another great event is scheduled in Tabor City for Thurs- program at the hospice care This non-partisan, non- day, Dec. 3, a fish fry. The N.C. Yam Festival will hold a fish center. profit advocacy group encour- fry fundraiser from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $8. Volunteers prepare meals ages participation of citizens With Charlene High Buy tickets at the Visitor Center, Tabor City Chamber of Com- that are shared by families willing to collaborate to effect merce, Tabor City Library, The Todd House or purchase them visiting loved ones at the inpa- powerful, positive changes on from one of the Yam Festival board members. All proceeds for tient hospice care center at 206 the local, state and federal lev- the event will go toward our 2016 festival. The fishfry will be Warrior Trail in Whiteville. els. Ready, set, play held in the Ritz Plaza Shopping Center. Eat there or pick up a Group goals, bylaws, mem- Meals of Love allow families to An amazing thing happened at our house – our dog has us plate and take it home. For questions call Cynthia at 377-3012 or bership information and ap- concentrate on spending time trained to throw his stuffed pumpkin. Ever wonder how things Dianne Ward at 653-4141. plications may be secured via with their loved ones and take like that happen? I mean one moment you are trying to get your The Tabor City night time Christmas parade will be held email request at www.colum- needed breaks without having dog to play and the next thing you know he (or she) is trying to Thursday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Classic Car Cruise In’s cruisers are buscountyleadershipcouncil. to leave the hospice care cen- get you to play. being asked to participate in the Christmas parade. To entice weebly.com or send written ter. Playtime can be a great source of exercise for both you and you to enter your classic cars in the parade our Mayor Royce request to Columbus County “Home-cooked meals offer your pet even if it’s only throwing a stuffed ball. Although my Harper and NAPA Auto Parts has donated four trophies, which Leadership Council, P.O. Box comfort to families dealing work keeps me quite sedentary, sitting at a desk most the time will be presented to the top four cars. Celebrity judges will be 57, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442 with a loved one’s life-limiting and even though my arms feel like I’m throwing a lead ball at picking their favorites as you cruise through the parade and For more information call illness,” said Lisa Clark, com- times, it reminds me that we all need a little exercise. So how will award the trophies right after the parade. The fee to enter Loris McClellon at 207-6574 or munity outreach coordina- much exercise is enough and should there be rules for playtime? is $10 and to get signed up call Gail Buffkin at 653-3149. tor for Columbus and Bladen Bridget Stephens at 646-1164. If you are searching for ideas for Christmas presents then Dogs (and cats) want, need and love rules, believe it or counties. “Many of them ex- not. They know when they’ve been bad and if they don’t it’s Tabor City has a few ideas for you to consider. The Tabor City press their gratitude at having Fire Department has designed and is selling Tabor City t- Cancer Support because they haven’t been given rules. Think about the polite, access to snacks and meals. well-balanced children you know, and the spoiled children who shirts. The t-shirts have the Town logo on the back and on the Having food available in the front they say Tabor City. T-shirts are now on sale at the Tabor Group meets lack social skills or throw temper tantrums. Well which set of hospice care center’s fam- City Fire Department as well as the Visitor Center. Shirts are The Cancer Support Group children would you want to live with? ily kitchen allows families to $15 and would be wonderful stocking stuffers. All proceeds go of Donayre Cancer Care Cen- The same goes for your pet. Rules make life more predictable spend as much time as possi- to the fire department for their many civic causes. Other stock- ter of Columbus Regional yet don’t think you can make an exception to the rule as dogs ble with their loved ones.” ing stuffer ideas are the Tabor City Tumblers and Spencer Yam Healthcare meets the second don’t understand exceptions. If you allow your dog to jump on The welcoming setting of Dolls that are on sale at the visitor center. Tumblers are $10 Wednesday of each month you during playtime you can also expect the same behavior as the kitchen allows families and Spencer Dolls are $8. from 9-10 a.m. in the CRHS you walk out the door to go to church or work. access to needed nourishment The Visitor Center will once again be hosting the 4th An- education department. The How much exercise do you and your pet need? That’s a tough and the opportunity to inter- nual Christmas Open House Monday, Dec. 14 from 4-6:30 p.m. programs are free. one to answer as it all depends on the health of both you and act and gain support from oth- There will be refreshments and our Christmas tree filled with For more information and your pet. A common sense approach to any exercise is start slow er families going through the ornaments representing the state of North Carolina. to register call 641-8220. and add a little more time every day. So when my dog greets me For all of our hunting enthusiasts the Turkey Shoots will same experience. at the gate with the pumpkin in his mouth all I have to do is be held Thursday, Dec. 10-Saturday, Dec. 12. The Tabor City “We rely on individuals and remember, all he wants is a little attention and love. Playtime Chamber of Commerce will be hosting this event and they ask groups to volunteer to help Liberty Hospice is a great way to show it. each person that participates to bring one canned food item so with the Meals of Love pro- Charlene High is the former publisher and editor of Natural gram. Their kindness means a needs volunteers they may share the warmth of the Christmas season with oth- Liberty Hospice needs vol- Pet magazine, and has been involved with breeding horses, dogs great deal to us and the fami- ers. For more information call Cynthia at 377-3012. unteers to provide patient and cats for more than 30 years. Do you have a question on our lies we serve,” Clark said. Visit the Tabor City Visitor Center Monday-Friday from support. Any adult or teenag- topic today? Then email [email protected] or write For more information 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. or Saturday’s from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Stop in and ers interested in providing “yourpetrx” care of this newspaper. about Meals of Love and other pick up a free phonebook, N.C. map, Tabor City map or get in- support for terminally ill pa- You can also see us on Facebook at https://www.facebook. volunteer opportunities, con- formation about North Carolina. tients call Tonia Neal at 641- com/yourpetrxtopics. tact Clark at 620-2264 or email That’s what’s happening in Tabor City this week. 4095 or 733-5663. [email protected] Until next week…….. The hospice is located at 44 Chadbourn PC By His Grace church McNeill Plaza. Pleasant Grove to host Christmas announcement Murphy to give initial Roy Freeman to speak By His Grace Ministries MBC anniversary candlelight walk will hold church every Satur- Pleasant Grove Missionary at Victory SDA day at 5 p.m. sermon Dec. 12 Baptist Church will celebrate Brother Roy Freeman Jr. Dec. 14 The minister of music is Carrie Redahlia Best Mur- Best of the Mt. Olive commu- its 81st church anniversary will be speaking Saturday, Chadbourn Presbyterian Torey Bessent. phy will preach her initial nity of Whitville. She has one Sunday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. There Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at Victory Church is reviving a former The event will be held at sermon Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 sister, Claudette B. McKenzie will be reflections from the Seventh Day Adventist Church Chadbourn tradition of a the Waccamaw Community p.m. at Mt. Olive Missionary and three brothers, Preston T. past and a skit that will re- in Riegelwood. A meal will be Christmas Community Candle- building, 5585 Waccamaw Baptist Church. Best and James B. Best, both enact the original meeting held served after the service. light Walk from the town ga- School Road, Ash. After graduating from West of Washington, D.C. and Lester to organize the church. The church is located on zebo to the church’s location at Overseer Elgin Blake is the Columbus High School in 1971, A. Best of New Carrolton, Md. The church is located on Oscar Blanks Road. the corner of East First Avenue pastor. she attended A&T State Uni- She is married to Clifton O. Hwy. 17 in of Calabash. Steven L. Gates is the pas- and North Elm Street. versity in Greensboro. She Murphy and they reside in the Douglas Moss is the pastor. tor. The date and time are Mon- attended American University Mt. Olive community and Dis- day, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Partici- Lake Waccamaw of Washington, D.C. with a pur- trict Heights, Md. They have pants are asked to bring a Christmas Parade/ suit in liberal arts and also at- one son, Clifton O. Murphy Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. Free pregnancy tests candle or flashlight. The event tended the Bankers Assocation Jr., one stepdaughter, Chronda Zion 100 men in black and due dates available will begin with a welcome at the candlelight walk Murphy and a grandson, Dev- of Washington, D.C. She was Lee’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Living Hope Pregnancy gazebo followed by the walkers The Town of Lake Wacca- on Mozell Rogers. a bank teller and supervisor Church will hold a program Support Services offers free singing Christmas carols and maw, Lake Waccamaw Depot The church is located at for more than 15 years in the 100 men in black Sunday, Dec. pregnancy tests and estimat- songs as they walk down First Museum and Lake Waccamaw 5548 Silver Spoon Road. banking industry. 6 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker ed due dates necessary for ap- Avenue. It will end at the church Woman’s Club will host the Dr. Timothy A. Lance is the She is the daughter of the will be Rev. Timothy Moss, plying for Medicaid for Preg- with the final carol around the Lake Waccamaw Christmas pastor. late Clarence and Essie Powell pastor of Greens Chapel Bap- nant Women. The services are church’s lighted tree in the Parade. tist Church along with the available on Mondays from church yard followed by fellow- Activities begin Friday, Council Male Chorus and 3-7 p.m. and on Tuesdays and ship and refreshments in the Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. with the others. Thursdays from noon-4 p.m . church’s fellowship hall. candle light walk beginning Living Hope offers free at Town Hall and proceed up Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Living Hope is located at 116 The church’s pastor, Rev. C. Flemington Avenue to the will be a Christmas Banquet. Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle F. McDowell III, stated, “The town’s Christmas tree. The prenatal vitamins Tickets are $15 for adults and International in Whiteville. candlelight walks are great museum will sponsor a short In an effort to better serve for Medicaid for Pregnant $8 for children under the age All services are free and memories for me during my tree lighting ceremony and their pregnant clients and to Women, and an Earn While of 10. There will be speakers, confidential. For further in- earlier years in Chadbourn. reception following the walk promote better health in Co- You Learn incentive program. singing and music. formation, please call our They are also great memories to be held at the depot. lumbus County, Living Hope Living Hope provides ser- The church is located at 42 helpline at 642-2677. for many others in the com- The town will sponsor the Pregnancy Support Services vices free of charge to all Blacksmith Road, Bolton. munity as well. My prayer is annual Christmas Parade Sat- has begun offering a free women regardless of age, in- that the light of the candles, the Rev. Thomasina Brailford urday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. with 6-month supply of prenatal come or marital status. Faith BC service for voices singing the carols and is the pastor. lineup beginning at Columbia vitamins to women who have The center is located at 116 the warm fellowship will create December Avenue at 9 a.m. positive pregnancy tests. Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle a spirit of Christmas peace and Christmas Memories Revs. Jason Kinlaw and All participants are asked This allows a pregnant International in Whiteville. make Chadbourn an even stron- Julian Thompson will be the to call for registration to town woman to begin taking prena- Office hours are Mondays at Victory BC Dec. 13 ger community. The church is speakers at Faith Baptist hall at 646-3700 or Kathryn tal vitamins as early as pos- from 3-7 p.m. and Tuesdays Victory Baptist Church in excited about bringing back Church at the 11 a.m. services Foley at 840-1862. There is no sible in her pregnancy to help and Thursdays from noon-4 Whiteville will be presenting this tradition and hope many in for December. entry fee. Register by Dec. 2. ensure her health and the p.m. a Christmas program entitled, the Chadbourn community will The church is located at healthy development of her For more information, call “Christmas Memories” Sun- come and enjoy this delightful 4262 Rough & Ready Road, unborn child. the 24-hour helpline at 642- day, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Christmas experience with We’re On The Web: Chadbourn. The vitamins have been 2677. A nursery will be provided friends and neighbors.” provided to Living Hope and the program will be in- www.whiteville.com through a grant from Vitamin terpreted for the hearing-im- Angels of Santa Barbara, Cal- Clothing donations paired. Admission is free. ifornia. being accepted There will be a finger-food The provision of free pre- Walk Into Your Inheritance fellowship following the pro- natal vitamins is the newest Outreach Ministries is asking gram. service of Living Hope, which The church is located at 2012 CLASSIFIEDS SELL for clothing donations. is celebrating 25 years of ser- Donations can be dropped South Madison Street (one half vice to Columbus County. Oth- off at 1757 Stanley Road, Supply. mile south of Walmart). er services include free preg- For more information call For more information con- nancy tests and estimated due Minister Utrillia Bryant at tact the church office at 642- dates necessary for applying 508-6861. 3500. CLASSIFIEDS SELL

Are You Missing a Golden Opportunity?

Advertise in The News Reporter’s Classifed Section and you’ll reach all of Columbus County in print and online at Whiteville.com. Whether you’re selling your car or home, advertising a yard sale, giving away free kittens, or looking for a new employee, an ad in the Classifieds is the way to go. The News Reporter Call Hanne at 642-4104, ext. 237 or Wanda at 642-4104, and ext. 221 to get your ad started today! Whiteville.com The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 -- 5C 2015 Whiteville Christmas Parade The 2015 Whiteville Christ- mas Parade will be held Sun- day, Dec. 6 Line up at 2 p.m. and parade at 3 p.m. Parade route: Line up at Whiteville High School (In- tersection of Lee and College Streets). Ends at intersection of Frazier and Lee Streets. All entries should enter Lee Street (Submitted photo) south of Williamson Street to The AWANA youth programs of the Missionary Alliance Church held their annual food avoid congestion and to pro- drive Wednesday, Nov. 18. All age groups in AWANA participated. Pictured are Grace mote safety. Baldwin, Jacob Smith and Alyssa Norris along with the items that will go to Families Exception, 18 wheelers en- First. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ter Lee Street off Washington Street. Antioch TDHC 28th annual parade honoring Rev. Dr. Entry forms for units can Avoid scams, surprises Martin Luther King Jr. in Elizabethtown be dropped off at The News pastor appreciation Reporter, The Chamber of Antioch True Deliverance The 28th annual parade honoring the birthday of Rev. Dr. Commerce or Peace Baptist when shopping online Holiness Church will hold its Martin Luther King Jr. will be held in Elizabethtown Monday, Church. Pastor Bishop Bruce Alder- Jan. 18, 2016 at 11 a.m. Forms may also be faxed man and First Lady Dianne Martin Luther King Day celebrates the life and accomplish- to 640-2013 or emailed to Attorney General offers tips R. Alderman appreciation ser- ment of King. MLK promoted civil rights through nonviolent [email protected] vice Dec.3-5 at 7 p.m. nightly. civil disobedience. He is perhaps best known for his “I have a Deadline for entries is Mon- to protect online shoppers The speaker for Thursday, dream...” speech in 1963. He was assassinated in 1968. Martin day, Nov. 30. Consumers who plan to skip purchase. These can wind up Dec. 3 will be Pastor Samuel Luther King Jr. day became a federally recognized holiday in • Candy may be thrown by the crowds by shopping online signing you up for discount Bellamy of Greater Graham 1983. The first year this holiday was observed was 1986, and not entries. You will be responsible need to take steps to protect clubs, travel memberships or Tabernacle Holiness Church by all states. In 2000 it became a nationally observed holiday in for the purchase of all candy. their money and other services of Clarkton. all states. Martin Luther King Jr. Day takes place on the third • All entries must be deco- their personal in- you don’t re- Friday, Dec. 4 will be Elder Monday of January each year. rated with a holiday theme. formation, Attor- ally want, with Donovan Taylor of Myrtle Everyone but not limited to civic and religious organizations, • Santa is coming so no im- ney General Roy fees appearing Grove First Born Holiness bands, step-teams, antique vehicles and farm equipment, queens posters in Santa costumes (Im- Cooper urged. later on your Church of Wilmington. etc. are invited to participate. The public can send requests to posters will be asked to leave) “Shopping on- credit card or Saturday, Dec. 5 will be particpate in the parade to [email protected]. There is no • Entries will be announced line can help you bank state- Elder David Reaves of Holy fee involved. Individuals, groups or organizations that want a downtown at the corner of S. avoid the crowds ment. Light United Holiness Church float should call (910) 645-4995 for information. Madison and East Main streets but it isn’t with- • Ask when of Tabor City. The line-up starts 9 a.m. at 805 West Broad Street, Elizabeth- • The parade will be taped, out risks,” Coo- your order will The church is located on town. weather permitting, for later per warned. “Use arrive. Inter- National Spinning Road. airing on SCC Presents EDU- caution when you net and catalog Cable. shop online to shoppers are White Marsh BC Barefoot Church pre- ‘Tuscany’ • No 4-wheelers or horses/ save money and steer clear of protected by the Federal Mail Christmas celebration donkeys. scams during this busy holiday Order Rule. By law, a company hanging of the greens is theme of • $25 entry fee per pageant- season.” Cooper offered the is required to ship your order White Marsh Baptist Barefoot Church will hold title holders and no more than following tips to help holiday within the time stated. If you Church will hold its hanging a pre-Christmas celebration Wine Fest art two title holders per vehicle. shoppers protect themselves aren’t given a delivery date, the of the greens service Sunday, Saturday, Dec. 5. Doors open at • $25 entry fee for all busi- from cyber-criminals and bad company has 30 days once your Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. 6 p.m. and celebration starts at contest nesses/organizations. business deals. order is received. If the item The church is located at 341 7 p.m. featuring The McDonald • Donations accepted for • Shop sites you know and doesn’t ship on time, the seller Whitehall Road. The Ocean Isle Museum Sisters, Rev. R.L. Bush and Re- churches and emergency ve- trust. Research unfamiliar must let you know and allow Rev. Ray Yow is the pastor. vived Sons, Cinseer, T.C. and Foundation (OIMF) is holding hicles. sites with the Attorney Gen- you to cancel for a full refund. the Smith Brothers, Maurice its annual Wine Fest fund- • All participants agree to eral’s Consumer Protection • Require signature for de- McZeke and M.D.K., Brothers raiser April 30 at the Museum release Peace Baptist Church Division and your local Better liveries. Thieves have been First PC to present N Christ and Woodard Six. of Coastal Carolina, 21 East or the City of Whiteville from Business Bureau. You can also known to follow delivery trucks Moravian Love Feast The church is located at 28 Second Street in Ocean Isle liability for any injuries as- check online reviews to spot into neighborhoods and steal First Presbyterian Church S. Whiteville Plaza. Advance Beach. Proceeds will benefit sociated with the parade or potential problems. Watch out packages left on doorsteps. will present its annual Mora- tickets are $10 and at the door the Museum of Coastal Caro- its route. for copycat websites that try Opt to have your package held vian Love Feast Sunday, Dec. $15. Children under 12 years of lina and Ingram Planetarium Mail entries and/or checks to trick you by looking like a at the nearest service location 13 at 7 p.m. in the church sanc- age are $5 at the door. in Sunset Beach. to: Peace Baptist Church, 653 legitimate company’s site. if you expect it to be delivered tuary. The history of the love Food will be sold and ven- The theme for the event Love Mill Road, Whiteville, • Do your own price com- when you aren’t at home. feast goes back to the 18th cen- dors are welcome. is “Tuscany,” a 9,000 square- N.C. 28472. parison. Just because a web- • Print out and save records tury Europe. For more information call mile region in central Italy. Its site claims to beat prices at of all online orders. Keep the In 1727 the Moravian 770-2032. regional capital is Florence. Lake Waccamaw competitor sites or brick-and- product description, price, on- Church revived the early Tuscany is well known for its mortar retailers doesn’t mean line receipt, order number and history, beautiful landscapes Food ministry to Christian custom of meeting Make-A-Wish it’s true. To get the best deals, customer service number. Save and breaking bread together and artistic traditions. It is also compare prices online and off. any emails the company sends home to some of the world’s distribute food to signify their union, fel- needs volunteers Also, beware of counterfeit or you confirming your purchase lowship and love, calling it a Wish Granting Volunteers best- wine regions. Lake Waccamaw food min- knock off products that may be or updating you on the status love feast. Twenty years later are needed for the Make-A- Local artists are encour- istry will distribute food to poor quality. of an order. Moravians in Europe began Wish Foundation of Eastern aged to submit their Tuscan- those in need. • Read the return policy • Review your credit card celebrating a Love Feast dur- North Carolina. themed original artwork to The distribution days will carefully. Merchants aren’t statements. Some consumers ing the Christmas season, and Wish Granters visit the the 2016 Wine Fest Art Contest. be the second Wednesday and fourth Saturday of each required by law to accept re- have complained about un- the custom quickly spread family and help determine Winning artwork will be used turns. Some online retailers authorized charges billed to the wish of the child while ex- in Wine Fest promotional ma- month, from 9-10 a.m. at First throughout the Moravian Baptist Church, Sam Potts won’t let you return items to their account after they shop world. The first Christmas plaining wish procedures and terials and auctioned off dur- their local stores, while oth- online. Contact your credit using their creative side to ing Wine Fest’s live auction Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. Love Feast in N.C. was held at Food recipients need only a ers charge a restocking fee or card company immediately to make the wish truly magical. April 30. Bethabara in 1753. photo ID to receive free food. won’t let you return opened report any charges you didn’t Wish Granters see first- Artwork may be dropped The Love Feast service at The partnering churches items. Many online retailers authorize, and request a refund hand the impact a wish can off at the Museum of Coastal First Presbyterian includes are Lake Waccamaw Method- require you to pay for ship- and a new card. make on a child with a life- Carolina anytime between now hearing scripture read, sing- ist Church, Lake Waccamaw ping if you want to return or • Protect your identity. threatening medical condi- and Dec. 31. There is no restric- ing familiar Christmas carols, Presbyterian Church, Little exchange an item. Guard your Social Security, tion. partaking of Moravian Love tion on size or medium. Each Wheel of Hope Church and • Know how to contact the driver’s license and bank ac- For more information, Feast buns and sweetened cof- piece of artwork should be ac- First Baptist Church of Lake company if there’s a problem. count numbers when you shop contact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or fee, and lighting individual companied by a biography and Waccamaw. Get the company’s street ad- online. Only share financial [email protected]. contact information of the art- beeswax candles to signify For more information call dress and telephone number information via secure sites, Christ’s command that “ye ist, and the estimated value of 646-3727. and verify them before you never by email. Don’t respond Greater Restoration the artwork. Winning artwork are the light of the world.” order. Be especially careful to unsolicited emails or tele- The church is located at food distribution will become the property of when shopping overseas sites, marketing calls that ask for OIMF. Other artists submitting Weight Express the corner of E. Wyche and N. Greater Restoration Enrich- since no U.S. or state agency your personal information. artwork may choose to have Thompson streets. ment Center in Whiteville has has legal authority over busi- • Take quick steps if your their art displayed for sale at meets Mondays A nursery will be provided, TEFAP and commodity food ness deals with companies in information is compromised. Wine Fest with OIMF keeping but children are welcome to distributions every second in Chadbourn other countries. If you get notice that your a percentage. attend the service. Saturday and fourth Tuesday People who want to lose • Check site security before personal financial information The Museum of Coastal of each month beginning at weight and learn to eat health- you enter any payment infor- has been compromised due Carolina is located at NC. Art- Services set at 10 a.m. for Columbus County ier are invited to join “Weight mation. Look for a lock icon on to a data breach, follow our work may be dropped off at residents. Express” each Monday from the website and a web address recommended steps to protect American Legion Post the museum Monday-Saturday For more information call 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chadbourn that starts with “https”. yourself from identity theft. Pastor Robert D. Williams from 10-3. Call the museum at 641-0800. Masonic Lodge at 417 E. Straw- • Consider paying by credit “Whether you shop online Sr. and his congregation will 910-579-1016 for more informa- GREC is located at 3490 berry Blvd. Everyone is invited card. If your order doesn’t ar- or at the mall, guard your hold services at the American tion. James B. White Hwy. South. and there are no fees involved, rive or isn’t what you expected, money and your personal in- Legion Post Sunday mornings although donations are accept- you can dispute it with your formation carefully,” Cooper at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. Pregnant? Need a crib or car seat? ed. For more information call credit card company. Federal said. To check out a company George Baysden at 654-3911or law also limits your liability to with the Attorney General’s JCPC meetings Living Hope Pregnancy bucks” for an Evenflo infant Rosa Watkins at 840-4904. $50 if your credit card number Office or file a consumer com- The Juvenile Crime Pre- Support Services, a life-af- car seat or a BabySuite por- gets stolen. Get a credit card plaint, call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM vention Council meetings firming Christian ministry, table play yard plus a basket with a low limit that you use toll-free within North Caro- Veterans meet are on the first Wednesday offers an Earn While You filled with clothing and sup- only for online shopping. lina. Consumers can also file Vietnam Veterans of Amer- of each month at noon in the Learn program for pregnant plies for her baby. • Be wary of pop ups at the complaints online and get ica meet the first Tuesday of Whiteville City Schools Civic women in Columbus County. The center is located at 116 end of an online purchase that more holiday shopping tips at each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Room. This program is open all preg- Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle Madison St., Whiteville. offer you money off your next www.ncdoj.gov. nant women, regardless of International in Whiteville. age, income, or marital status. Office hours are Mondays Upon enrolling in the pro- from 3-7 p.m., and Tuesdays gram, the expectant mother and Thursdays from noon-4 Are You Reading The News Reporter? is paired with a client advo- p.m. cate. The advocate meets with For more information call If you’re not reading The News the client for a series of eight the helpline at 642-2677. All one-on-one classes, selected to services are free and confi- Reporter, you’re missing out on the match the interests and needs dential. of the client. The client earns latest local news and sports coverage, as “baby bucks” by completing Global School her classes and homework well as upcoming events, interesting assignments. At the comple- of Ministry tion of the classes, the expect- columns, weddings, sales, classifieds ant mom can trade her “baby enrolling students Global School of Ministry is and much more! now enrolling students. Yokefellows Prison Global School of Ministry is being offered free of charge Call and subscribe today Ministry seeking through love offerings and participants donations. to get up to $43 off the Individuals interested in Yokefellows Prison Minis- learning how to receive biblical newsstand price! try is seeking Christians in training and education without the Tabor City area to be a paying the high cost of tuition part of this ministry. are invited to contact Minister For presentation dates call 642-4104, ext. 270 or 271 Patrina Wright at 234-3092. 918-4531 or 653-2782. The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3 , 2015 release dates: Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2015 48 (15)

Next Week: Books for winter reading Issue 48, 2015 Founded by Betty Debnam

Mini Fact: Another experiment What do you think will happen if you A An ant could cut with scissors along the pencil line all crawl along the way around? Try it and see. the entire How many loops did you get? Are surface, they separate or interlocking? How many Twisted covering both twists do they have? Were you surprised sides, without at the result? ever crossing Tale an edge. Möbius art The Möbius strip has appeared in photo by David Benbennick art, such as a famous woodcut by the A sheet of paper (like this newspaper page) next to D and B is next to C. Tape the ends 20th-century Dutch graphic artist M.C. has two sides, or faces: front and back. You together to keep that loop’s half-twist in place. Escher. (See the art here: bit.ly/1kjLly4) might think nothing you could do to a piece of Next, pick up a pencil and start drawing Does this art remind you of the image we paper could change that, but keep reading! down the middle of the loop, going all the mentioned earlier of an ant walking the Try this experiment way around it. Were you able to travel all entire strip? Make a strip of paper that is about 2 the way around and return to your starting More mind-twisting inches wide and about 22 inches long. (You point without lifting your pencil or crossing A curious can cut two 2-by-11-inch strips from a sheet an edge? You’ve proven that this strip mathematical of printer paper and tape them together end to actually has only one side! object called end.) A mathematician’s puzzle a Klein bottle, You just made a Möbius (MOE-bee-us) described strip, or Möbius band. This perplexing by German object is named after August Ferdinand mathematician Möbius, one of the German mathematicians Felix Klein in who discovered it in 1858. 1882, doesn’t The Möbius strip has several uses in have an inside or the real world. For outside — just instance, your parents one side! photo courtesy Judah Lesser or grandparents can remember music recordings on 8-track Lay the strip down and mark an A on the tapes, which play both Eight-track tapes Resources top left corner, a B on the lower left corner, a sides of the tape without work like Möbius C on the upper right corner, and a D on the you having to eject it and strips. lower right corner. flip it as you would for a cassette tape. And On the Web: The strip clearly has two sides — the side a conveyor belt with a half-twist allows the • bit.ly/1LDHjgg with the letters on it and the side with no entire surface area to have the same degree • wonderopolis.org/wonder/what- letters. There’s no way for an ant walking of wear, and therefore last longer, than a is-a-mobius-strip

on the paper to get to the other side without conveyor belt that is a simple untwistedrelease loop. dates: Aug. 15-21, 2015 At the library: 33 (15) crossing an edge of the paper. There are other applications of the Möbius • “The Everything Kids Math Puzzles Next Week: Now get a piece of tape. Bring one short strip in chemistry and physics. For example, How we’re Book” by Meg Clemens, Sean alike side of the paper close to the other short side, charged particles that get caught in the Earth’s Issue 33, 2015Clemens and GlennFounded Clemens by Betty Debnam then give the paper a half-twist so that A is magnetic field may move in a Möbius band. 2015 Honor Books Visit your library to check out some Mini Fact: The Mini Page® © 2015 Universal Uclick Meet of this year’s award-winning books! The Newbery Along with “El Deafo,” Medal was another Newbery Honor Cece first awarded Book was named this year: in 1922. • “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Bell Woodson Newbery This year, six Caldecott Medal Honor Books were named: Cece Bell won a 2015 Newbery Honor Other jobs • “Nana in the City,” illustrated and Try ’n’ Find Book award for “El Deafo.” She wasMini both Jokes written by Lauren Castillo One of Cece’s • “The Noisy Paint Box: the writer and the illustrator for the book. jobs was designing A life-changing event The Colors and Sounds Words that remind us of the Möbius strip are hidden in this packaging for of Kandinsky’s Abstract Cece said: “I lost my hearing when I supplies for exotic Art” illustrated by Mary was 4 1/2 after a bout with meningitis. pets. In that job, GrandPre and written by puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, I watched a lot of TV in the pre-closed-August:she What’s said, she a Barb Rosenstock captioning days of television. As I watched, learned to use Caldecott Medal • “Sam & Dave Dig a and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: I tried to figure out what the story on the theMöbius computer for strip’s Hole” illustrated by Jon screen was about, and I made up what the illustration. Klassen and written by Mac Barnett characters were saying. favorite She also worked game? • “Viva Frida,” illustrated and written “I also think my sense of humor has as a waitress and Cece Bell is married by Yuyi Morales ART, BAND, BELT, been much informed by some Angelof the funny : Twister!a dental hygienist’s to Tom Angleberger, a • “The Right Word: Roget and His misunderstandings that I experience as a assistant. “I don’t writer and illustrator. Thesaurus,” illustrated by Melissa Sweet deaf person,” Cece added. think I’ll ever want They’ve produced a and written by Jen Bryant BOTTLE, CHEMISTRY, book together, “Crankee W J G R Z E C A F P I R T S M She said a lot of her books are about to illustrate the • “This One Summer” illustrated by finding friendship because as “the deaf kid,” Doodle,” and are things I saw at the working on a chapter Jillian Tamaki and written by Mariko CONVEYOR, EDGE, S U I B O M V H Y E N F A K Rshe was sensitive to how other kids saw her. dentist’s office!” she book series. They have Tamaki Becoming a creator said. two kids and two dogs. C L C S A Y L M E E P N D E E “I’ve always loved to draw and make Favorites ESCHER, FACE, things, and as I got older, I started to think Food: “All food is good, except for I X G M U N E O E M L A E G Hthat children’s book illustration wouldEco be a sardines.” Note Resources KLEIN, LOOP, neat career for me,” Cece said. Colors: “All colors are good, because all S K T B Y R D V O D I T T D C She said she had a hard time getting are useful to an illustrator.” MATHEMATICIAN, book publishers interested in her Books: “My absolute favorite children’s On the Web: Y L R S E K F J N P I S T E Sillustrations, though. So she decidedA little to write eco-mathbook is “Our Animal for Friends you: at Maple Hill • cecebell.wordpress. a book herself and draw the pictures for it. Farm” by Alice and Martin Provensen. com/bio She got that book published and continued • laurencastillo.com MOBIUS, PHYSICS, H E A W I L T A E O B S T O E If you throwAdvice something for kids on • yuyimorales.com/ writing and drawing books. “Read a lot. Draw a lot. Try to finish SIDE, STRIP, SURFACE, P I N Q B W T J C G C H N R B “It turns out that I really enjoy the things. If your drawings aren’t working, At the library: writing every bit as much as thethe illustrating. ground, don’t be afraidhow to throw long ’em away does and try it take• “Writer’s for Toolbox” it to by Nancy Z N A I C I T A M E H T A M YAnd I eventually did get jobs illustrating ’em again!” Loewen TAPE, TWIST. books for other people!” become part of the Earth again? A piece The Mini Page® © 2015 Universal Uclick of paper = a month. An aluminum soda Try ’n’ Findcan = at least 200 years. A plasticMini six-pack Jokes Words that remind us ringof books = are 450 hidden inyears! this puzzle. Clean up your trash! Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, and Simon: What invention lets some letters are used moreadapted than once. with permissionSee if you fromcan find:“The New 50 Simple Things Kidspeople Can Do walk to throughSave the walls? Earth” by The Earthworks Group, Andrews McMeel PublishingSarah: (andrewsmcmeel.com) Doors! AUTHOR, AWARD, Cook’s Corner BOOKS, CALDECOTT, T D R O T A R T S U L L I D P Sam: What is the hardest key to open a door with? CHAPTER, F T R J R X R E T P A H C S U Solomon: A piano key! CHARACTERS, N B O A A E L E N R K G R K B C Q M C W U N H T E O D V O L Pecan Tartlets COMPUTER, DRAWS, S E I R E S T N J U W M P O I FRIENDSHIP, FUN, F R I E N D S H I P P B U B S HUMOR, ILLUSTRATOR, U B N R A E L G O W T M E H H Eco Note LEARN, NEWBERY, NThank N L D R A W A H RYou G K O R M You’ll need: • 1 teaspoon vanilla D A E R S R E T C A R A H C Y PUBLISH, READ, In Norway, a musician • 1 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crust extract SERIES, WINNER. and government worker returned to his apartment to find that • 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar • 3/4 cup chopped a pigeon had made a nest and laid an The Mini Page thanks Dr. egg — not just in his home, but in a • 2 large eggs pecans Cook’s Corner frying pan on his stove! “I had to clean; Easy French ToastLarry Lesser, professor of mathematicsthe kitchen was a total mess,” said Stian Fjelldal. You’ll need: adapted with permission from Earthweek.com • 4 slices whole wheat or educationwhite bread • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoonat The University of Texas at What to do: • 2 large eggs cinnamon For Later: • 1/2 cup reduced-fat milkEl Paso,• cooking and spray Judah Lesser for help with 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide pie crust into 12 equal pieces and press the • 1/2 teaspooon sugar • pancake syrup Look through your newspaper for this issue. stories that would make good books. pieces into the bottoms and up the sides of a 12-cup mini muffin pan. What to do: 1. Cut bread diagonally in half and then again to quarter it (makes 16 triangles).

2. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl until well mixed. 2015 Universal Uclick Teachers:

2. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Fold in the pecans. 2015 Universal Uclick 3. Dip bread triangles in mixture until soaked. For standards-based activities to 4. Spray a griddle with cooking spray and cook bread triangles on both sides until accompany this feature, visit: 3. Spoon the pecan mixture into the pie crusts to fill them about three-quarters full. lightly browned. Teachers:

The Mini Page® © bbs.amuniversal.com/teaching_guides.html 4. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the filling is puffed up and the crust is lightly 5. Serve with pancake syrup.For Serves standards-based 2. activities help with this recipe. need an adult’s * You’ll to golden brown. Serves 12. Puzzling accompany this feature, visit: The Mini Page® ©

Adapted from “The Robin Takes 5 Cookbook for Busy Families” with permission from Andrews McMeel Publishing (andrewsmcmeel.com). Unscramble help with this recipe. need an adult’s * You’ll the words belowbbs.amuniversal.com/teaching_guides.html that remind us of xxx. eybrwne Books from The Mini Page are tcoleadct wonderful resources and make adwra great gifts! See all of our Mini Page Puzzling okobs products at MiniPageBooks.com,

orbooks callaward, 844-426-1256Caldecott, Newbery, Answers: for more Unscramble the words below that remind us of math puzzles. information. COLUMBUS PEDIATRICS emyrteog & ADOLESCENT CARE dsei 800 Jefferson Street • Suite 116, Whiteville cuafesr 642-2642

inodnmesi Answers: geometry, side, surface, dimension. dimension. surface, side, geometry, Answers: Education The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015 - 7C

Principals Deanna Shuman and Georgia Spaulding Chadbourn schools host for Parent Empowerment Forum A large crowd attended Chadbourn Elementary school events and changes and Chadbourn Middle in the testing accountability schools recently hosted a Par- program. ent Empowerment Forum The Rev. Timothy Lance at the Westside Alumni Cen- of Mount Olive Missionary ter in Chadbourn. Parents, Baptist Church, Chadbourn community leaders, pastors, Elementary Principal Dean- school personnel and busi- na Shuman and Chadbourn ness leaders were invited to Middle Principal Georgia discuss ways to enhance and Spaulding were among sev- impact the lives of children in eral keynote speakers. the Chadbourn community. Martin Luther King Jr. said Dinner was served and “The function of education is discussions were held regard- to teach one to think inten- ing vision for the community, sively and to think critically. educational concerns for chil- Intelligence plus character dren, parenting programs, Parents and community members attended Rev. Timothy Lance - that is the goal of true educa- tips for student success, tion.” BEMC awards ‘Bright Ideas’ grants to Columbus schools Brunswick Electric Mem- Erica Jackson, Investigation bership Corporation has Stations – STEM kits; awarded $28,313 in Bright Guideway Elementary, Ju- Ideas education grants to 30 lie Sellers, There’s an APP teachers in the Brunswick for that! and Columbus county areas Hallsboro Middle, DeAn- to fund engaging classroom gelo Fipps, Tablets for Small learning projects. Group Instruction; “Our Bright Ideas grant Hallsboro/Artesia El- winners are making a real ementary, Jillian McPher- Southeastern Community College Nurse Aide I day class October graduates include, front row, left to right, SCC difference for students,” son-Edge, Modern Teaching Instructor Kim McPherson, Jenna Norris of Tabor City, Morgan Oxendine of Fairmont, Maria Guadalupe Mandujano said Heather B. Holbrook, Aids-Science; of Tabor City, Brittany Chavis of Lake Waccamaw and Alyssa Gore of Bolton; second row, Gwendolyn Sledge of marketing communications Nakina Middle, Carla Elizabethtown, Sophia Riddy and Victoria Collier of Whiteville and Anne Darrell Williams of Williams Township. specialist of BEMC. “Edu- Stewart, An Apple a Day cators have so many inno- Brings Success Your Way; vative ideas to engage stu- Nakina Middle, Clay- dents in learning, and we’re ton Dean Reaves, Invisible excited each year to support Worlds: Microscope Discov- pioneering initiatives and eries; creativity in the classroom.” Old Dock Elementary, Since the Bright Ideas Casey Waddell, Beyond the grant program began in Walls of the Classroom – 1994, BEMC has contributed (Digital Tools) more than $450,000 to area Old Dock Elementary, teachers. Brandy Lee, Once Upon a “Brunswick Electric Time…Reading Materials; Membership Corporation is Old Dock Elementary, Nancy Bennett, Angie Ray, Southeastern Community College Nurse Aide I day class October graduates include, front row, left to right, SCC committed to the communi- Ashley Spivey, Reading instructor Bridgette Hardie, Candace Sellers of Tabor City, Stephanie McPherson and Jolly-Ann Quino of Whiteville, ties we serve, and we believe there is no better investment Wranglers; Chelsea Smith of Orrum, Judy McKoy of Chadbourn, Hannah Peters of Whiteville, Chavonta Bland of Nichols, S.C., than in the education of our Old Dock Elementary, Sec- Dakota Perkins of Bladenboro and SCC instructor Sharronne Dutton; second row, Rebecca Soles of Whiteville, youth and future leaders,” ond Grade Team, Stop! Lis- Stacey Norris of Cerro Gordo, Chimere Young of Tabor City, Erica Williamson and Hannah Dew of Whiteville and said Don Hughes, CEO/gen- ten and Learn! Tim Cranfill of Fair Bluff. eral manager. South Columbus High, To find out more informa- Tanya Cox Martinez, Bounc- tion about the Bright Ideas ing Ball – Math Calculators; Whiteville grant program, visit www. Tabor City Elementary, bemc.org or the Bright Ideas Shonna Garrell, Kids 3D City schools menu website at www.ncbrightid- Technology; Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with eas.com. West Columbus High, each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and Columbus County’s 2015 W.T. Edwards, Shark Tank Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. Bright Ideas grant winners – Bringing Business Back! MONDAY, DEC. 7: - Breakfast - Cereal Bar, Orange Wedges, are listed below: (iPad technology); Apple Juice. Lunch - Chicken Wings./Roll or Pizza Quesadil- Chadbourn Elementary, Williams Township El- la, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Blueberries. Shelly Cullipher, Kindle A ementary, Angela Zokal, TUESDAY, DEC. 8: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Mixed Fire for Learning; Aggie Broadcast – (Camera Dried Fruit, Fruit Juice. Lunch - Pizza Hut Pizza or Chick Chadbourn Middle, Hilda Equipment); Filet/Bun, Crinkle Fries, Broccoli Dippers, Fruit Iccee. Suggs, Can You Hear Me Williams Township El- WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9: - Breakfast - Yogurt, Graham Crack- Now? ementary, Daphney Long, er Pack, Blueberry Cup, Apple Juice. Lunch - Turkey/Dress- Evergreen Elementary, Making Connections Using ing, Rice/Gravy, Green Beans, Sweet Potato Pudding, Tan- Real World Problem Solving gerines, Cranberry Sauce. WCHS Class of ’06 through Math and Science. THURSDAY, DEC. 10: - Breakfast - Cereal Bowl, Raisins,Fruit Juice. Lunch - Baked Ham/Cornbread or Fish planning reunion WCHS Boston Filet/Cornbread, Carrot Dippers, Macaroni & Cheese, Col- The West Columbus High lard Greens, Banana. School Class of 2006 is plan- Butt sale Dec. 18 FRIDAY, DEC. 11: - Breakfast - Pop Tart, Plum, Orange ning its 10-year class re- The West Columbus High Juice. Lunch - Pizza or Deli Turkey/Bun, Sweet Potato Puffs, union. School Vikings Bullpen Club Multi-Color Cauliflower, Fruit Cocktail. Kiwanis Club raffle If interested in partici- will hold its Christmas Bos- The Columbus County Kiwanis Club is holding its raf- pating in activities or tak- ton Butt sale Friday, Dec. 18. fle ticket fundraiser. The tickets are $10 each. The first ing part in planning contact The butts are $25 and dead- Columbus prize is a 30” stainless steel Wilmington grill and the Phylisa Collier at msp.col- line for tickets is Wednesday, second is a Yeti 65 cooler. Tickets are available from [email protected] or call Am- Dec. 9. Tickets are available County schools menu any club member or Quick Lane (located behind Quality ber Lee at 336-493-9808 or join by calling 840-2441 or 512- the class group on Facebook 4524. Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Ford). The drawing will be held on Thursday, Dec. 10. at www.facebook.com/wch- Pick up Dec. 18 from 4:30- each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, sclassof2006. 6:30 p.m. in front of the gym. and a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. MONDAY, DEC. 7: - Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar, Apple- Train for law enforcement sauce, Juice. Lunch - Lasagna or Corn Dog, Peaches, Broc- coli, Carrots, Roll. career at SCC TUESDAY, DEC. 8: - Breakfast - Pop Tart, Apple. Lunch - Southeastern Community from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Chicken Filet or Catfish, Baked Apples, Sweet Potato Fries, College will offer two Basic and an occasional Saturday. Baked Beans, Roll. Law Enforcement Training Both courses are eligible WEDNESDAY, DEC. 9: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Apple- (BLET) courses beginning for financial aid and are VA sauce. Lunch - Taco or Cheeseburger, Peaches, Oven Fries, Jan. 11. approved. This class allows Side Salad. The daytime BLET class for certification as a N.C. THURSDAY, DEC. 10: - Breakfast - Mini Waffles, Orange, will be held Jan. 11 through sheriff ’s deputy, police offi- Craisins. Lunch - Chicken & Noodles or Cheeseburger, Mixed April 29, Monday through cer or special police officer. Fruit, Cabbage, Corn, Roll. Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, FRIDAY, DEC. 11: - Breakfast - Cinnamon Roll, Juice, Rai- The evening BLET class will contact Jeff Cully at 642- sins. Lunch - Pizza or Hamburger, Marinara Sauce, Peaches, be held Jan. 11 through June 7141, ext. 410 or at jeff.cully@ Oven Fries. 13, Monday through Friday sccnc.edu. Visit Whiteville.com for the latest news and updates. 8C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, December 3, 2015

Christmas Memories Christmas is full of sights, sounds and smells that are unique to the season. Everyone has their own special Christmas memories that they cherish this time of year. % The News Reporter’s Special Section, Christmas SAVE UP TO 60 Memories is a holiday tradition where readers have a chance to share those special memories. EVERYTHING IN Don’t miss out on the opportunity to have your ad in this popular section. Living Room Sets Recliners

Dining Room Sets Outdoor & More THE STORE The Christmas Memories section will also be ALL viewable on Whiteville.com. Queen Publication Features Mattresses • Coloring Contest Winners Starting $ • Holiday Memories from readers at 199 • Christmas stories & poems Large Publication Specifics Selection Advertising Deadline...... Thurs. Dec. 17, 2015 Publication Date...... Thurs. Dec. 24, 2015 Print Format...... Standard

For more information or to reserve your ad, please contact your Sales Representative or our Advertising Department at 910.642.4104 0% 20% Off Christmas Memories may be dropped off to Financing Limited Time Only Fuller Royal at The News Reporter Available 127 W. Columbus St., Whiteville or email to 1423 North JK Powell Blvd [email protected] Whiteville on Hwy 701 at Hwy 74 Overpass The News Reporter 910-640-2900 The BUSINESS - - - CONNECTION - - - To have your business included, call us at 642-4104, ext. 236, 237, 238 or 239

Medicine Mart Health Care McPherson Pharmacies • Home Medical Equipment Well Drilling “Drilling Since 1951” Get Better • Better Service • Better Selection • Better Prices • Better Health “We Guarantee Our Work” • Discount Prescriptions (usually ready in 15 minutes or less) • Free Home Delivery • Drive-thru Pharmacies Wells from 2” & up • Phone Bill Payment Station • Home Medical Equipment (Beds, Oxygen, Diabetic Supplies) Commercial, Agricultural We gladly accept Medicare Part D plans, Medicaid, and most Insurance Plans! & Residential Tabor City Medicine Mart Koonce Medicine Mart Medicine Mart Home Health (910) 642-7445 220 S. Main St., Tabor City, NC 28463 112 E. 7th Ave., Chadbourn, NC 28431 218 S. Main St., Tabor City, NC 28463 (910) 653-4800 (910) 654-4194 (910) 653-3136 [email protected]

We Work For Our Customers Cerro Gordo PPG Certified & Dear My Christmas Santa wish list from Complete Collision Repair Body Shop Don’t be SteereD or bULLIeD bY YoUr InSUrAnCe CoMPAnY. All Creatures... Tell them you have the right to choose...Cerro Gordo Body Shop Mocha - A New Dress We Do: Peaches - Jewel Collar • Work with all insurance companies (not for them) The Forts - Liver Treats • Assist customers with the repair/claims Roxie - A Car Seat process • Frame repair Macie Leighann - New PJs • 24 hr. Towing Service • Free Estimates with repair • Guaranteed All work (incl. color match) Boarding & Pet Boutique • Take pride in our work Offering Obedience Classes Too! Brian & Jolene Hamilton - We appreciate your business! 3632 James B White Hwy. S, Whiteville 5196 Braswell Rd.,Cerro Gordo 640-1909 [email protected] 654-5256 (located just off Hwy. 76) 770-0689 BDC Your Ad Could Be CarolINa BUIldErS & dESIgN Here For Only Commercial & Residential Auto • Home • Commercial • Call us for a quote. UL Builder $28.50 Per Week! Licensed & Insured DUNCAN’S INSURANCE WORLD, INC 924 South Madison St., Whiteville (Minimum of 13 Weeks) Phone: (843) 663-1444 Email: [email protected] Elwood Reeves (910) 642-8376