•Kirk, Powell lead honorees for The News Reporter’s 2016 All-Columbus basketball teams. Sports See page 2-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, March 28, 2016 Ribbon-cutting

Volume 125, Number 78 to launch new Whiteville, North Carolina 75 Cents rail era Tuesday By ALLEN TURNER Staff Writer

Inside Local officials, economic developers and railroad executives from Kentucky are expect- 2-A ed to attend formal ribbon-cutting ceremonies tomorrow (Tuesday) in Chadbourn and again •Teaching is Julia Wednesday in Loris, S.C. Hardwick’s callin. The ceremonies will mark a new era of rail service for Columbus County and the South 3-A Carolina counties of Horry and Marion. •Fipps to go organic Tuesday’s ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Chadbourn Depot, 103 S. Wilson Street. with old family farm. A similar ceremony is scheduled Wednesday •Park centennial at 10:30 a.m. at the town clock in downtown celebration Loris. The public is invited to both ceremonies. schedule set. The Chadbourn ceremony will take place at what will be the headquarters for R.J. Cor- 5-A This overturned sweeper was involved in a four-vehicle wreck Thursday. man’s Carolinas Line. The previous railroad •Mary Mintz’s book operator had been based in Conway, S.C. still available. The opening has been pushed back a few times, including this month, because of main- Four-vehicle wreck sends three to hospital tenance needs and some delays in moving DIDYOB? By JEFFERSON WEAVER David Ransom of Columbus lided with the road widener. locomotives. Staff Writer County Emergency Services said While the sweeper and both Bill Henderson, vice president for sales Did you observe ... the sweeper and a road-widener trucks were apparently demolished, and marketing for the Kentucky-based R.J. A bizarre four-vehicle crash were finishing up for the day when Ransom said the widener was not Corman Railroad, said Friday that trains Four tall dead pine involving a sweeper Thursday sent the crash occurred. A white pickup seriously damaged. would begin rolling in Columbus County as trees ready to fall on three people to the hospital, with at truck with its flashers on was act- “They were able to drive it on to early as this past weekend or the first of this least one having serious injuries. ing as an escort for the two heavy wherever they store it after it was week. Service to Horry County is expected to eastbound traffic on Complete details were not im- machines. The machines were on pulled out of the ditch,” Ransom begin the first week in April. Henderson said U.S. 74 near Ever- mediately available on the wreck, their way back from a work site on said. that among the first Columbus customers to which occurred around 3:15 p.m. the highway, Ransom said. At least three individuals were use Corman’s rail services will be Ply-Gem green overpass, plus between Union Valley Road and U.S. A large panel truck apparently transported to Columbus Regional, (formerly Kroy Manufacturing) in Fair Bluff 701 and blocked the eastbound lane collided with the pickup, which then Ransom said. The extent of their several more dead of U.S. 74-76. struck the sweeper. That in turn col- injuries was not available. See Railroad, page 11-A pines tall enough to reach outside lane SMART KIDS on eastern side of City schools same overpass? ... Maleah Murray, OK’d for a junior at UNC, getting the best of her mom and dad, accreditation nTwo areas cited as priority for im- Jolene and Keith, provement. University of Indi- By SHALON SMITH ana graduates, after Staff Writer the Tar Heels’ win Whiteville City Schools is one step closer to Friday night in the obtaining an accreditation that is recognized globally. Sweet 16? ... A crop In a special called meeting of the Whiteville duster swooping low City Schools Board of Education Wednesday afternoon, Dr. Julie Von Frank, lead evaluator to drop Easter eggs with AdvancED made recommended accredi- at Western Prong Baptist Church Sat- “We really do think you’re an urday? ... above average system. We feel that strongly about what you’ve got go- ing in your system.” County Deaths Natasha Viallavos and Brittany Barnhill of Evergreen Elementary position a balloon at the end of a complicated set-up that included a robot crane dropping a marble, taking loops on a track and Von Frank Whiteville eventually leading to the popping of the balloon. AdvancED lead evaluator James Richard Sessions Sr. tation for the system. Paul J. Sellers In two years, the district will need to report Annie L. Singletary Ward the progress they are making toward their Riegelwood County’s gifted students show improvement priorities. Some improvement Thurman Odell Blanks priorities may take a year, two years, or five Clarendon years to accomplish, depending on the district off their skills at AIG night and the improvement, she said. Hellen Chester Gore “These things are a process and it takes a Mary Jane Cooper By NICOLE CARTRETTE events to do a simple thing,” Columbus high schools. while to get there,” Von Frank said. Hallsboro News Editor Jared Williamson of Cerro Gordo “I like the flexibility of choos- An external review of the school district Larthine Frink Bracey Elementary said. ing and developing my own cur- focused on three domains—impact of teach- Marbles rolled through cre- He said AIG classes are dif- riculum, which can be tailored ing and learning, capacity of leadership, and ative contraptions and robots ferent. for my students. I like challenging use of resources. Though the district had roamed at the Columbus County ‘Learn more’ my students to think creatively no noted opportunities for improvement in Index Schools Academically and Intel- “It gives me an opportunity outside the box while integrating the review, each district evaluated by the Ad- lectually Gifted (AIG) Night held to learn more than I can in the technology,” Hewett said. vancED team must have a minimum of one Editorials ...... 10-A recently at Williams Township classroom. I’ve learned about Challenging students can be improvement priority. Obituaries ...... 7-A School. teamwork more than anything,” difficult when resources are lim- “I don’t care how good you are, you’re Sports ...... 1-B Gifted students from across Jared said. ited, he said. going to get an improvement priority,” Von “It teaches them the impor- ‘Not enough’ Crime ...... 4-A the district and their parents Frank said. attended the special function tance of teamwork, collaboration, “There are not enough of us to Between Sunday and Tuesday, team mem- where teams of students showed and communication while chal- give all the AIG students the atten- bers consulted 199 unique stakeholders in the off their problem solving, robot lenging them as a group and in- tion that they need,” he said. He community including principals, teachers, building and teamwork skills. dividually,” said Larry Hewett, an said he wishes that he had more and parents to gather data for their review. Rube Goldberg devices with AIG Specialist and Instructional time in the regular classroom to Von Frank noted leadership capacity all kinds of twists, turns, and Technology Facilitator. challenge students in their other as strength of the district. Whiteville City mechanics wowed guests as they He teaches AIG students at Old subjects. Schools is committed to a culture of high roamed a showcase in the school Dock Elementary. He also teaches A unit on magic, building rock- expectations as they strive to provide an eq- gym. an online AIG course, Creativity ets, Lego construction, writing uitable education and learning supports for “The Rube Goldberg is pretty and Technology, for high school all students, she said. much a complicated series of students at East, South and West See AIG, page 8-A See Accreditation, page 6-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 28, 2016

Josh McNair and Julia Hardwick, Williams Township School’s Teacher of the Year, go over a reading assignment on a Chromebook. Teaching is Julia Hardwick’s calling By NICOLE CARTRETTE certification. to feed the pig,” she said. on the same page and we all News Editor “My daddy was so happy “We spend so much time need to be on board to work he even paid for it,” she said. seeing what they know that together,” she said. Julia Rankin Hardwick still She had no small task we don’t have time or take the Much like Alice Williams remembers what it felt like to ahead. It was 1993 and she time to give them what they knew, Hardwick realizes that come home with tears stream- had two children under 3 years need to get to the next level.” teaching isn’t just about the ing down her face because of age. She said she measures her grade. “It’s about self esteem of a speech impediment she In 1995 she began teaching success in her children’s faces and the whole child.” had when she was in the first at WTS. By 1999 she had been rather than test scores. Hardwick is married to grade. named Teacher of the Year but “I measure it by the growth her husband Dewayne of 28 “I went home and would cry she said the latest nomination I see in them,” she said. years. They live in Tabor City everyday because my teachers is the most humbling. Hardwick said she has al- and they attend the Barefoot did not understand me,” said “I was not expecting it,” ways loved teaching reading Church in Whiteville. They Hardwick, who is Williams she said. because it is so important. have two children. Daughter Township School’s 2016-17 She said it is rewarding to “I try to make it fun and Hanna Gattani is a teacher teacher of the year. work with a group of teach- engaging,” she said. in Statesville and is married At that time there were ers that feels like family. “We Each year she puts together to husband Adam. The Hard- no speech therapists in the call on and depend on one a scrapbook with her students wicks’ son Spencer, a farmer, schools but it was the late another,” she said. in it, and memorable moments and his wife Ashlee Clem- Alice Williams, a long-time She said she still has a lot like a student coming back to mons, reside Tabor City. teacher at WTS, who had a of passion for teaching despite visit always make her feel her FRANK THEATRES plan for Hardwick. challenges like large classes work is worthwhile. “Alice Williams went to my with a variety of students at “Something I would want COASTAL daddy and said I think I can different levels. the students and parents to STADIUM 10 help Julia and she worked “It’s a balancing act but it know is that I am passionate Showtimes (910) 754-7469 with me,” Hardwick said. “She is fun,” she said. about my job and I love my www.FRANKTHEATRES.com had a heart for children.” “You should never be in the students. We all need to be 5200 Bridgers Road Hardwick too has a big classroom if it is not what you heart for children but admits want. If it is not your passion it took her a while to answer you shouldn’t be there. Its not what she sees as her calling to fair to the kids,” Hardwick become a teacher. said. LUNCH BUFFET Hardwick’s dad, the late “I like it because every day Tues. thru Fri. Watson Rankin, was princi- is different and you put all $ 50 pal of WTS during her entire these personalities in a class- 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. time as a student at the school. room together and you have 5 She comes from a long line Hardwick works with Bo Kinlaw. to work at building that com- munity and seeing those lights TUES. NITE BUFFET of teachers and it just made Pizza, sense that she would become tions. I didn’t want to go into I went off to school I didn’t ask come on,” she said. “When you Spaghetti, one. teaching because it was all I for the Lord’s guidance in my see a child come in with his or & Salad $ 50 “My daddy was my princi- knew.” life as much as I should have. her head down and shoulders 5-8 P.M. pal first grade through 12th She earned a degree in com- I decided I was going to go my slumped and in a few months 6 grade and he always assumed munication in 1986 from UNC own way and do my own thing, that child is standing up and WE HONOR LOCAL that I would go into education Wilmington and supervised but I’d see articles in the paper reading to the classroom and PIZZA COUPONS. because so much of my family convenience stores before be- about teaching and it would his or her self esteem is up, is in teaching: my sister my coming a stay-at-home mom. just resonate with me. I just that’s just wonderful.” grandparents, aunts, uncles “The Lord started knocking knew it. I knew that was my Too much state-mandated 642-5812 and lots of first cousins,” she on my heart and it was like I gift,” she said. testing takes away from learn- PIZZA said. “When I went off to col- knew I was supposed to be a She finally confessed that ing, she said. 701 Bus. • Whiteville lege I changed my mind and teacher,” she said. she wanted to go back to “We spend so much time “Established 1982” got a degree in communica- “I am a Christian but when school to get her teaching weighing the pig that we forget VILLAGE

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Many or- according to plan, John Fipps ganic growers surround their can proudly advertise that the vegetable plantings with fal- produce that comes from his low fields or pastures devoid of four acres that his ancestors all synthetic materials. cleared and planted about Fipps’ greenhouses are in 1840 has never been even near use every month of the year, to any man-made chemical starting plants that will be substance. transplanted outside when Fipps plans to keep his frosts are gone. During the vegetable growing free of all winter months he can pull up agricultural chemicals. grown carrots and the usual Organic farming is gain- winter greens to feed his fam- ing popularity, with several ily fresh, chemical-free veg- Columbus County residents etables year-round. growing vegetables without Fipps is a regular at the the advantages of man-made Columbus County Community fertilizer, insecticide, or weed Farmers Market in Govern- killer. ment Complex that will open And more and more house- for sales in May. wives are paying closer atten- He is noted for his foreign tion to what foods they are set- vegetables, such as kohlrabi ting before their families. By and bok choy, and which he going organic, the housewife grows alongside his native knows she’s not buying meat plants. from an animal that received In the proper seasons, one antibiotics (which can show up can find vegetables in Fipps’ in the meat), or bio-engineered garden that are seldom seen on genes, or growth additives. Columbus County soils, such Organic meats contain as Swiss chard, paw-paws, more omega-3 fatty acids that John Fipps plans to keep his vegetables growing free of all agricultural chemicals. over-sized zucchini, and other lower heart disease occur- strange varieties. rence. a rigid inspection by experts harvesters use for later labora- mind to work when it came to may have had contact with If you eat John Fipps’ veg- Farmers following the or- is to arouse the ire of the U.S. tory testing. the metal framing; he used dis- vegetables classed as organic. etables bought at the farm- ganic route realize they are Department of Agriculture, The market for organic food carded metal frames from old The inspections are thorough; ers market, you’re dining on expending extra labor that the overseer of what is and products is growing. In 2015, trampolines for the inverted dirt and mud on wheels of field vegetables that were grown as could be avoided by use of what is not organic. sales of organically grown U-shaped structures’ framing. equipment, pieces of leaves on naturally as possible. agricultural chemicals; but Organic growers use chick- food totaled $39.1 million. Innovation is the hallmark they also know they are getting en house litter for fertilizer, Organic food eaters have no of Fipps’ organic operation. more money for their extra and handle disease and weed worries about ingesting anti- Organic regulations forbid work. Most organic products problems by crop rotation biotics in their meats and/or the use of lumber treated are more costly than non- and mulch. They are allowed growth hormones in the foods with a preservative to retard organic foods. to use a naturally occurring they prepare. decay on the boards set on Like all farming, growing insecticide, bacillus 2, to help Fipps, now teaching at edge between the plastic and the organic way is risky. control insect pests. The U.S. Southeastern Community the ground. Knowing that One farmer of the Fair Department of Agriculture College, was in charge of untreated boards had a short Bluff area was planning to through its Farm Service an assembly plant of Nor- life in the damp soils of the produce organic corn meal Agency offers financial help dicAir, an Ohio air condi- area, Fipps painted his ground Mediterranean & but his corn crop that year in the form of loans to farmers tioner manufacturer, near boards with linseed oil, a turned out to be infected with making crops by the organic Chadbourn, for several years natural product, to slow down Southern Comfort Food aflatoxin, a fungus that makes system. Government help until the company closed its decay. products made from such a is available for operations Chadbourn operation. De- Going organic is no easy with a twist crop inedible. such as establishing buffer spite not having a degree in task. No chemical solutions, ❖ This newfangled way of plantings to protect his chem- engineering, Fipps was often including fertilizers, can be Daily & Nightly Specials keeping things chemical off ical-free vegetable crops from called to the company’s main used. Any land on which any ❖ Heart Healthy Menu crops that people eat has even drifting chemical sprays from plant in Ohio to solve engi- chemicals have been used in reached into tobacco fields. neighboring fields. neering problems the com- the preceding three years can- ❖ Local Produce & products Tobacco grown without con- Organic vegetable growers pany’s trained engineering not be organic until it has been always used tact with chemical substances find their system requires staff could not handle. chemical-free for three years. ❖ sells under contract for about more bookwork than does the His expertise in design- Going organic on land close Serving only wild caught 50 percent more than non- old way of growing things. ing and building his organic to a field on which chemical fresh fish organic golden leaf. Records must be kept of all gardening layout shows his materials will be applied is bad ❖ No GMOs Fipps has been growing veg- actions related to the organic virtuosity in putting up his business; there’s bound to be etables organically to sell since plants. Inspectors approved farm’s greenhouses of vary- some “drift” of chemicals in ❖ Offsite catering available the 1970s. In all of those years by the USDA show up unan- ing sizes. Used materials were the spraying operation. he has kept chemicals away nounced to take a look at or- utilized where possible, and all A Columbus County or- New Hours from his crops but has refused ganic operations. The inspec- the greenhouses are covered ganic tobacco grower said to use the word organic in tors are not satisfied with look- with a special type of tear- organic inspectors went so far Mon. - Fri 11:00 am - 8:30 pm any written or spoken form in ing at plants; they will take resistant plastic. as to wipe down the walls of reference to his vegetables. To dirt samples from the fields, When it came time to design his curing barn. 640-1499 call his output organic when and bits of leaves from the and build the greenhouses, There are private compa- Madison Street, Downtown Whiteville the crop and his machinery plants, and wipe the insides Fipps purchased the plastic nies approved by the USDA and land have not undergone of containers the vegetable covering but he set his fertile that scrutinize any item that Park centennial celebration schedule set By JEFFERSON WEAVER for such a long period at the nie Fisher and the Back Roads Parks System. Admission is Staff Writer park, Hall said. Band from 7-10 p.m. free, and food and drinks will “We’re going to have some The event is Lake Wac- be available for purchase. Call Final touches are being of everything, so there will be camaw’s celebration of the the park at 646-4748 for more made to the Lake Waccamaw something for everyone to en- 100th anniversary of the N.C. information. music festival and birthday joy,” he said. “We hope people celebration set for May 14. turn out to hear not just their “We had to make some favorite local bands, but the changes to the music lineup,” others as well.” Host Committee Superintendent Toby Hall Gene Wayman and the De- said, “but we’re going to have pot Jammers will take the Speaker Tim Moore a big time. We hope everyone stage from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., NC HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comes out.” followed by Southern Just Us In addition to food vendors, until 4 p.m. Jimmy Gatlin will Representative John Bell information booths, and other perform from 4-7 p.m., and the NC HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP park activities, live music will evening will round out with be on stage from 10 a.m. until the Southern sounds of Ron- Representative Jamie Boles 10 p.m. It’s possibly the first NC HOUSE DEPUTY MAJORITY WHIP time the park has set up music Senator Bill Rabon The News Reporter Relay Ride (USPS 387-600) Representative Frank Iler Published twice weekly by for Life is Representative Jason Saine The News Reporter Co. Inc. 127 W. Columbus St. cordially invite you to a Whiteville N.C. 28472 on May 14 Mailing address: The 12th annual Relay Ride Campaign Kickoff Reception P.O. 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Out of State $65.00 year register, contact Dawn at 625- ©2011, The News Reporter Co., Inc. 7896 or 640-6297. Paid for by Brenden Jones for N.C. House 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, March 28, 2016 Crime briefs One-mile-per-hour TV story erroneous Disruptive Burglary state troopers report lower Easter speeds Being disruptive earned A South Carolina man was By JEFFERSON WEAVER a Clarkton arrested here drop in speeding drivers area man a for a Blad- Staff writer Thursday and Friday. Trooper high bond en County An erroneous broadcast Scott Floyd said it was hard to March 26. breaking story about a “new” statewide find speeders on the normally Arrest re- and entering anti-speeding program went wide-open stretches of U.S. cords at the case. viral just before the Easter 74-76, even going into a busy county jail Tyrone holiday, and law enforcement travel weekend. show An- Jerome officers said they saw a sig- “We’re not arguing,” he dre Orlando Fleming, 18, nificant reduction in speeders said. “It’s good to see people Baldwin, 30, Baldwin of Hebrad Fleming in the area. obeying the speed laws.” was taken Road, Green North Carolina’s long- “Obey the Sign” will con- into custody Sea, S.C., was arrested by standing “No Need To Speed” tinue throughout this week. “We don’t encourage any- by White- deputies March 26 on charges program was recently re- not until it had been picked “We will stop speeders,” one to speed, ever,” he said. ville Police of possession of burglary named “Obey the Sign or Pay up and rebroadcast statewide, Lewis said. “Make no mis- “Speed limits are the law, and just before tools and breaking and enter- the Fine.” The slogan refers to and become a hot topic on take about that. There’s not they’re posted for your safety 3 a.m. for ing. Bond was set at $20,000 a $200 fine for convicted speed social media. an exception to the law about and that of other motorists. intoxicated secured. The arrest report limit violators. Sgt. John Lewis of the Co- three or four miles over the But we could never stop every and disrup- shows the crime occurred in A story by a Raleigh TV lumbus County Highway Pa- limit. But it’s at the trooper’s driver going a single mile tive behavior, Bladen County, but provided no station Wednesday reported trol station said troopers do discretion. Buffkin over the speed limit. The and resisting additional information. that state troops and local po- aggressively pursue speeding “The best bet is not to an officer. His bond was set at lice would be stopping speed- violations, but the story was courts couldn’t hold them speed at all. Then you’re safer, $5,000 unsecured. ers who were one mile over apparently produced from a all.” the other drivers are safer, Baldwin’s address was list- Damaged the posted limit. The station new release that was taken Police officers from across and you don’t have to worry ed as Farmers Union Road, Whiteville Police report later corrected the story, but out of context. the county did report a sharp about getting stopped. Clarkton. that a Whiteville woman was In an unrelated case, A Ta- assaulted and her vehicle dam- bor City woman was also jailed aged March 23. Guard heart, wallet against romance scams According to the incident for the same charge March 25. Online dating helps many people find lasting relationships, but said. “Experts in our Consumer Protection Division believe many report, Tanisha Janice Hardy, Karen Sabrina Buffkin, 27, not everyone looking for love online is legitimate, says Attorney more victims get hit by sweetheart scams but don’t report them. was held under $1,500 secured 34, told police someone dam- General Roy Cooper. Online dating aged her Mitsubishi Montero bond on a single count of “If you plan to try online dating or start communicating with Even if you’re able to avoid scammers, you may still have during an assault. The report intoxicated and disruptive, ac- someone you’ve met online, keep your guard up against con artists problems with online dating sites. Remember: dating websites did not detail whether Hardy cording to arrest records. Her and scams, as well as problems that may be hidden in your dat- are in business to make a profit, not to make perfect matches. was injured, or the extent of address was listed as Swamp ing site’s fine print,” the attorney general advises. ”Sweetheart Some dating sites bill monthly membership fees, while others the damage to the vehicle. Fox Hwy., Tabor City. scams can take place in person, but today’s version usually hap- advertise free browsing but charge you to communicate with pens online. Scammers create fake identities on sites like Match, other members. Some keep costs low by selling ads, but may Probation violations earn arrests SeniorPeopleMeet, ChristianMingle and Facebook to target use information from your profile to market their site to others. lonely people. Seniors who have recently posted about the death Free trial periods are also common, but most require you to give Traffic checks over the Eas- In other cases: of a spouse are often special targets of sweetheart scammers.” a credit card number up front so they can begin billing you as ter weekend • Depu- Sweetheart Cooper says scammers frequently claim to be soon as the free trial ends. Before you commit to online dating, kept police ties arrested Americans working or traveling overseas, but in reality they remember these tips: and Colum- Tony Ray can be anywhere in the world. After taking time to communicate • Shop around. Compare several dating sites and ask for rec- bus County Hester, 61, online and develop the relationship, the scammer takes advantage ommendations from trusted friends. The dating site you choose deputies of Ten Mile of the sweetheart’s love by claiming to need money immediately should have a physical address, phone number, and email address busy with Road, Tabor for an emergency like medical treatment. It often takes many you can contact with questions or problems. serious mo- City, on two excuses and thousands of dollars lost before the victim accepts • Review your contract carefully. Check the fine print to avoid tor vehicle counts of that the romance was never real. By then, the victim is left unexpected charges and find out how to unsubscribe from the charges, pro- failure to ap- Ward Leggett heartbroken—and sometimes broke. For example, one North dating site or cancel your contract. Under North Carolina law, bation vio- pear on a mis- Carolina woman sent more than $40,000 to a sweetheart scam- you can cancel a prepaid dating service contract within three lations and demeanor mer she met through Facebook who claimed to be working out days of signing it if you notify the company in writing. defendants and driving of state when his bank account was supposedly frozen. Another • Avoid long-term contracts and dating sites that require large who skipped while license victim lost nearly $100,000 to two sweetheart scammers she met upfront fees. court. revoked. He through Match, both of whom claimed to be Americans working • Protect your profile. Make sure the dating site you choose Arrest re- was placed on construction projects in the Middle East. promises not to sell your data to third parties or advertisers. Ask cords from on a total “Our office heard from more than 20 victims who reported total what happens to your profile when you stop using the service, and the Colum- bond of losses of nearly $3.4 million to sweetheart scams in 2015,” Cooper remember that the information you post will be seen by others. bus County $1,000. • Keep your guard up. Avoid anyone who says they can only Jail show • Clay- Ferrari Rogers communicate with you online, asks to email outside of an online Charlie ton Levon Raleigh man sentenced dating site, or claims to be a wealthy, foreign citizen or working Lee Ward, Leggett, 45, was ar- abroad. If you agree to meet in person with someone you’ve con- 24, of Slippery Log rested by deputies for nected with online, choose a safe, public place for the meeting. Road, Whiteville, was driving while license for human trafficking The United States Attor- prostitution. After his arrest, • Share your information carefully. Avoid sharing personal charged with two revoked, and released information such as address or account numbers with anyone counts of probation on a $2,500 unsecured ney’s Office for the Eastern the defendant continued to District of North Carolina threaten two victims. online. violation March 24. bond. His address was • Never send money to someone you’ve never met in person, Bond was set at a total given as Dead End announced March 24 that in Investigation of this case federal court, United States was conducted by the Federal even if their story sounds convincing. Be suspicious if you’re of $100,000. Road, Fair Bluff. asked to make online purchases or forward packages to an ad- In an unrelated • Jeremy Wayne District Judge Terrence W. Bureau of Investigation and Boyle sentenced Maurice Ma- the Greenville Police Depart- dress outside the country. case, Elizabeth Deedee Hester Rogers, 25, was lik Spencer, 22, of Raleigh, ment. Assistant United States Ferrari, 23, was jailed charged with two North Carolina, to 180 months Attorney Erin Blondel repre- March 25 on two probation counts of failure to appear imprisonment, followed by 10 sented the government. violation charges. Her bond on a misdemeanor, and held Third time the charm? years of supervised release. This case was part of the “I went out to go check on it was set at $125,000 secured. under a $750 secured bond. His What little was left of a Spencer was named in a six- Project Safe Childhood initia- after the second fire,” he said, Her address was listed on the address was listed in arrest re- Pone Road home was finally count indictment filed on June tive, a national program aimed “and it had caught up again, arrest report as Feed Mill Road, cords as Haynes Lennon Road, destroyed March 18, as a third 9, 2015. On Dec. 9, 2015, Spencer at ensuring that criminals and set the woods on fire.” Whiteville. Evergreen. fire erupted at the property. pleaded guilty to one count of exploiting children are effec- The home was heavily dam- Hallsboro and Lake Wac- Use of the Internet to Promote tively prosecuted by making aged in a fire March 15, then camaw firefighters were again Prostitution and one count of full use of all available law Clarendon man arrested for FTA, fraud the blaze rekindled March 17, called to the scene, but the Interstate Transportation for enforcement resources at every according to the owner, Frank third fire required the assis- A Clarendon man was ar- don, was charged with failure Prostitution (Mann Act). level. For more information rested March 26 on a to appear on both mis- Galloway. The rental property tance of the Forest Service. The investigation revealed about this important national “There’s nothing left to laundry list of felony demeanor and felony that Spencer transported two had electricity but had been project, Project Safe Child- burn there now,” Galloway and misdemeanor charges; six felony female victims, one of whom hood, go to www.projectsafe- empty for several weeks before said. charges, ranging counts of worthless was a 14-year-old female, from childhood.gov. the blaze, he said. from failure to appear check; and six felony New York to North Carolina to to obtaining property counts of obtaining engage in prostitution. Once in by false pretenses. property by false pre- North Carolina, the defendant Eric Rabon Ro- tenses. Bond was set prostituted a third female man, 31, of Beaver at a total of $260,000 victim as well. The defendant Roman Dam Road, Claren- secured. prostituted the two adult vic- tims in September and Novem- ber 2014; he also prostituted the MARCH Multiple charges for Bass 14-year-old victim in November 2014. A Lake Waccamaw man was ing while license revoked, The defendant promoted his arrested on a long list resisting an officer, SPECIALS business by advertising the vic- of charges ranging assault with a deadly tims on internet websites and from larceny to as- weapon against a gov- through social media websites sault on a government ernment official, flee- such as Facebook. He also used OPEN Prices Good official March 26. ing to elude arrest, websites such as Facebook to EASTER March 1-31, 2016 Arrest records possession of a stolen recruit his victims. show Adam Brent car, and larceny by Throughout the period in Bass, 31, of Jefferson removing, destroying question, the district attorney 2 Liter Street, Lake Wacca- or deactivating a com- said the defendant used vio- LANCE All Fountain maw, was held under Bass puter device. lence and threats of violence Pretzel Pieces & Pepsi a total of $53,000 in Columbus County to control his victims and co- Drinks the case. His charges include deputies and Whiteville Police erce them into continuing in Golden Cheese 16, 24 & 32 Oz. ¢ misdemeanor larceny, driv- made the arrest. 99 Ea. 2 Liter ‘Booze it or Lose It’ Campaign nets ¢ Coke more than 60 violations in Whiteville ¢ ¢ Blue was a more common conjunction with the state’s Ea. color than green in Whiteville Booze it and Lose it Campaign. 99 on St. Patrick’s Day. 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92 Wyche Mintz of Hallsboro 92with filled the beautiful little George church she wrote a book about, buying copies of the book and 22022 having them autographed by the author, who will be 98 years old May 11. With the church’s 100th anniversary The ravaged faces of love coming up in 2021, she thought the history needed to be told. By GEORGE McNEILL to feel good as I wrapped my Mintz’s book signing was arms around her as she sat held Sunday, March 13 in the While waiting in a doctor’s in her chair hours and days Lake Waccamaw Presbyterian office last week, I realized on end. Church, where approximately that it was going to be a while I remembered that feel- 80 people gathered to have so I pulled out my isolator ing and how easy it was to their books signed and pay (smart phone), and made simply acknowledge the soul tribute to the author. A recep- completely sure that absolute- of anyone who wanted my tion given in her honor by her ly no one would speak to me. love. They were not going to daughter and son-in-law, Mary I found an empty seat toward hurt me (well, maybe stupidly McBryde Mintz and James the back of the room to wait embarrass me among these May, was well attended. my turn for the doctor. Every- people I did not even know) Mintz’s book is the history one in there had some dread- so after a moment of pulling of Lake Waccamaw Presby- ful cold, and my microphobic myself together, I took off my terian Church, which she senses were kicking into high glasses and looked back at researched and did the writing gear. Maybe I had scanned the the young lady and she liter- for. Books are still available crowd but nothing had caught ally beamed with joy. Then I for $18 each by calling 910- my eye so I started reading winked at her as to acknowl- 770-1805. All book sales are the trades of the day from the edge a friend over here. non-profit as requested by the stock market. She was in a wheelchair author. One author to another … After a while I felt uneasy, and started trying to move to Mary Wyche Mintz signs a copy of her book that contains the history of the Lake Born in Hallsboro May 11, as if someone was entering come see me as her little club Waccamaw Presbyterian Church for Bill Thompson, who has written several books. 1918, Mintz grew up Presby- my space. I shrugged it off feet were pushing her along. terian but she and her sister but the feeling kept making Her caretaker told her to stop had their double wedding in The News Reporter in Febru- She is an honorary member my skin crawl. and come back, but I looked served her health, she com- the Baptist Church in Halls- ary, several of her former stu- of FBLA and FFA and an It was so distant from my at the caretaker and told her mented that she doesn’t eat boro June 25, 1949 because the dents have written letters to Honorary Life Membership normal emotions that I use it was all right. meat, and her son Henry noted Presbyterian Church was not the editor giving Mintz praise was presented to her by the to fend off weird vibes that I I held out my arms and that she walks a mile a day on large enough to hold the wed- as a teacher and a friend. Presbyterian Women in 2007. felt I needed to take a break embraced her hug and she the farm, with her walker and ding guests. Like Mintz, the Lake Wac- Asked how she has pre- from my phone and breathe started talking with me. I her dog. She married Harry Luther camaw Presbyterian Church for a while. I was wearing all looked into the eyes and al- Mintz Jr. about 10 years after began at Hallsboro but was black and had my Raybans on though dark and lifeless, she they met when they were stu- later established at the Lake. so maybe I looked like the FBI still beamed with joy. I ran Professional Service with a Personal Touch dents at UNC Chapel Hill. Mintz has remained sitting there. my hand across her rather A 1934 graduate of Halls- healthy and is active in a When I looked up I saw two lumpy face and she smiled at Jan Lennon, CPA boro High School, Mintz number of organizations, is pleased to announce young girls who were about me. She returned the favor earned an A.B. degree at Mer- including Daughters of the as challenged physically and by doing the same thing to the opening of her office edith College and a Master’s American Revolution, United mentally as anyone I had seen me, seeming to be happy that 928-E S. Madison St.,Whiteville at UNC. Daughters of the Confederacy, in a long time. The first girl someone had actually touched She also studied at Colum- Lake Waccamaw Book Club, Providing Tax and Business Services was sitting with her Nubian her at all. bia University in New York, Southeastern North Carolina caretaker and sat in repose. I think I know that feeling Call or email for appointment spent a summer in England Genealogy Society and Alpha The other girl who was as well. Her features were 910.642.0000 studying Shakespeare and Delta Kappa Honorary Teach- drooling all over herself had horribly disfigured and as she [email protected] studied Spanish in Mexico. ers Society, among others. C. Jan Lennon, CPA, CGMA her eyes straight on me. Her drooled on my jacket, she did She returned to Hallsboro stare seemed blank and not not want to let go. She held me High School to teach and was of wonder but rather a fixed with such amazing trust that I voted N.C. English Teacher look that maybe she had held think I hugged her harder too. Waccamaw Outdoors of the Year in 1980, was fac- since time began. We had our moment and then ulty sponsor for the Hallsboro I was still wearing my her caretaker came over and “kin’lin” historical periodical sunglasses so I made every thanked me for that. Storewide Sale For...Turkey Season and won the Brown-Hudson effort not to appear to be look- She said that no one had N.C. Folklore Society Award ing back at her. She started ever given this child the time for her work on the “Kin’lin” Prices Good March 29 - April 2 waving her tiny arms and of day. As they went back to in 1987. well, grunting sounds that their seats I noticed that the Since the story about her were her very best effort to entire room full of people book being published ran in communicate. She wanted were staring at me, seem- All Turkey Hunting to come see me. It wasn’t but ingly amazed that someone about 15 feet away, but I did would acknowledge the two not respond and continued girls presence as they were so Relay Ride for Accessories to stare seemingly across the demented. room to avoid her trying to A moment later an old Life is May 13 break away from her keeper. lady of color got up from her % I lowered my head and seat and came over to me. The 12th annual Relay Ride started looking into my She took the seat beside me, for Life will be held Saturday, phone. I closed my eyes and laid her aged hand across my May 14, with all proceeds ben- 25 Off all of the sudden I recalled arm and said, “That was a efitting the American Cancer my days with my Aunt Pet. powerful thing you done, Sir.” Society. Registration begins at She was stricken with polio She squeezed my arm and 10 a.m., bikes out at 11:15 a.m. All Ammo 20% OFF in her 30s, and was ravaged graciously got up and went The cost if registered by by the disease. back to her seat. April 1 is $25 single and $35 All T-Shirts 25% OFF As a child I would go to see I now felt good about the with a passenger. After April her but could not understand chance I had taken on love, 1 the cost is $30 single and anything she was trying to and even though the child $40 with a passenger. The cost say. may forget it in 10 minutes, includes a shirt for each rider, Waccamaw Outdoors Her mind was perfect but for now she hopefully felt door prizes and a meal. her motor skills were gone, the love that comes and is For more information or to Open Tuesday - Friday 9:00 - 6:30 Saturday 9:00 - 1:00 and she had to be completely given through simple human register, contact Dawn at 625- 104-A Top Tobacco Road, Lake Waccamaw • 910-646-4700 cared for in every way. My contact. 7896 or Kathy at 640-6297. mother, who was her older I think we all need to feel sister, had spent years work- the touch of another and ex- ing with her to be the one press in any way we can the who spoke her tattered words love that God has given us the to us so we could understand. capacity to give. We learn to She was what was called back touch in the first hours of our in the day as “of the home.” lives and in those precious I kept my eyes closed as I moments we translate almost hoped the girl waving at me everything that we live for. would find another interest, How simple a thing it is to but it was not to be. I thought hold a life in our arms and back and remembered how feel what love, however it my aunt would love for me comes, and be truly grateful to hug her, as she too wanted that we were strong enough to express her gentle love for to bestow it upon another me. With hands that did not human life while we still have move and legs that were hope- it to give. less to cure, I always seemed As one day we won’t.

Museum to host Volunteer Open House next Thursday The North Carolina Mu- um: training, professional de- seum of Natural Sciences at velopment, behind-the-scenes Whiteville is hosting a Vol- access to exhibits, invitations unteer Open House Thursday, to special events, an annual April 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Individu- volunteer appreciation ban- als and service organizations quet and a 15 percent discount interested in volunteering in the museum store. are invited to meet with staff, Volunteers can assist on a explore the museum and learn regular schedule or fill in as about exciting volunteer op- needed; positions offer flexible portunities. hours to fit every schedule. Light refreshments will be Museum staff will provide served. orientation and training. Volunteers are needed to Volunteer applications are assist in the Discovery For- accepted on an ongoing basis. est, iLab, Nature Playspace, For more information or visitor services help desk and questions, contact Rhonda much more. Billeaud at Rhonda.billeaud@ Volunteers receive the fol- naturalsciences.org or 910- lowing benefits from the muse- 914-4185. 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 28, 2016 Accreditation Grief program Engagements Continued from page 1-A offered for “To you, as a school and district-level administrators, spouses, kudos to you for working to build this culture,” she said. partners Von Frank then thanked the board for supporting dis- Lower Cape Fear Hospice trict leadership and Super- will offer a free four-week intendent Kenny Garland, grief program for those cop- who received high marks in ing with the loss of a spouse the surveys to stakeholders or partner. and feedback gathered on the It will be from 5-7 p.m. school campuses. Tuesdays, April 12-May 3, at “One of the things we Angel House Hospice Care heard, regardless of who we Center, 206 Warrior Trail Road talked out of these 199 people in Whiteville. was that ‘Mr. Garland’s got it Discussions include the going on – he’s really set the phases of grief and the griev- positive direction, he’s got us ing process, along with other going on the right track and areas of concern. he’s providing motivation.’ Often being around oth- Those are things to be proud ers who have been through of that the staff, the students, a similar experience enables the parents – everybody is participants to talk about what appreciative of the work he’s they are experiencing. doing,” she said. Grief groups help empha- Two improvement priori- size that participants are not ties were found in the teaching grieving alone and others and learning domain of the understand and can support accreditation review. them on their grief journey. Kristen N. Cartrette Lillian Shackleford The first was to implement Registration is required Kevin M. Powell Frank Bush and evaluate age-appropriate and closes once the program grading practices. The second begins. For more information, was to restructure, imple- call 515-6689. ment, and evaluate a systemic Dr. Julie Von Frank, lead evaluator with AdvancED. When leaving a message, Cartrette- Shackleford- professional learning plan for leave your name and phone all staff to meet the unique an above average system. We instruction and your whole in- number, and indicate the Powell Bush learning needs of all students. specific program you wish feel that strongly about what stitution. Congratulate your Danny and Rayvone Car- Lillian Shackleford of Lan- Von Frank noted both areas to attend. Sessions are free. you’ve got going in your sys- system and community on trette of Clarendon announce ham, Md. and Frank Bush of were priorities the district had Donations are appreciated. tem,” Von Frank said. completing the requirements the engagement of their daugh- Upper Marlboro, Md. announce notified the accreditation team Additional groups will form In the teaching and learn- for this,” Von Frank said. ter, Kristen Nicole, to Kevin their engagement. of in advance. throughout the year. ing category, WCS scored The AdvancED accredita- Michael Powell, son of China The bride-elect is the daugh- “You’ve started this pro- Lower Cape Fear Hospice nearly 265. tion team’s purpose was to Yates Powell III and Kenya ter of the late Rev. Fitzhugh and cess, it’s just a process of is a nonprofit agency that pro- That’s about four points generate suggestions and to Powell of Hallsboro. Frances Smith of Lake Wacca- moving on up. You’ve got a vides healthcare and comfort lower than the network aver- acknowledge outstanding The bride-elect graduated maw. She graduated from Arte- good start, you’ve just have to to people with advanced ill- age of just less than 269. points in the school system. from South Columbus High sia High School and earned an continue with this and don’t nesses, support and counsel- In the resource utilization The team included Sheryl Wil- School and works at Opening M.A. at Liberty University in stop,” she said. ing to families and education category, WCS scored 282.50, son, Associate Lead and Lead- Doors Preschool II. Lynchburg, Va. She will pursue Von Frank said the major- in Bladen, Brunswick, Colum- slightly below the network ership Development Coach of The groom-elect graduat- a doctoral program in the fall. ity of the improvements for bus, New Hanover, Onslow average of slightly more than Craven County Schools ; Stan ed from Columbus Christian The groom-elect earned a the district involve reorganiz- and Pender counties in North 283. In the leadership capacity Winborn, Director of princi- Academy and works with the B.A. degree at Howard Univer- ing what the district already Carolina, and Horry County in category—the district’s noted pal of Gilbert H.S. in Gilbert, Town of Lake Waccamaw. sity in Washington, D.C. has rather than designing new South Carolina. strength—the score was 305. S.C.; and Terri Peoples, Ca- An April 30 wedding is A June 4 noon wedding is programs. For more information, visit That is more than 12 points reer and Technical Educa- planned at 2 p.m. at White planned at Bible Way Temple She led the board through www.lcfh.org or facebook. higher than the network aver- tion teacher of Cumberland Marsh Baptist Church. in Washington, D.C. a graphic indicating the dis- age. County Schools. trict’s Index of Educational WCS will receive a copy AdvancED is a global ac- Quality (IEQ). The scores of the AdvancED team’s full creditation agency located cover each of the 41 indica- report in 30 days. The official in 70 countries, 32,000 insti- tors of success for AdvancED district accreditation letter tutions, and 20 million stu- network schools. The overall is expected in June, after the dents worldwide. The ratings IEQ score for Whiteville City AdvancED council meets. received by Whiteville City Schools was 280, above the “Respect and acknowledge Schools ranks them among network average of 278.34. the efforts you made to im- all of the institutions in the “We really do think you’re prove the quality of your AdvancED global network.

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en community and area. The family received friends Friday, March 18 at the Wilkinson Center 144 West Main Street, Bel- haven. A celebration of his life was held Saturday, March 19 at the Wilkinson Center officiated by Rev. Cris Noble and Rev. Craig Hagen. Burial followed in ANNIE LOU Belhaven Community Cem- SINGLETARY WARD etery. George Boyette III, WHITEVILLE -- Annie Ed Boyette, Nicholas Cris- FLOYD ENZOR NICHOLS, S.C. -- Floyd Lou Singletary Ward, 93, tiano, Ryan Boyette, Alan died Friday, March 25, 2016. Batchler, Tim Johnson, Rod Enzor, 84, died Friday, March CHARLES O. BOYETTE She was the daughter of the Lancaster and Russ Lan- 25, 2016 at McLeod Loris after BELHAVEN -- Dr. Charles late Montrose Singletary and caster served as pallbear- a brief illness. He was pre- Otis Boyette, 81, died Sun- ceded in death by one brother, Viola Ward Singletary. She ers. Honorary pallbearers JAMES RICHARD ‘SPEED’ PAUL J. SELLERS day, March 13, 2016 at his George Enzor; one sister, Ella was preceded in death by her were Bryson Boyette, John SESSIONS SR. WHITEVILLE -- Paul J. home. Mae Nance; and a stepson, husband, Franklin M. Ward; Jones, Nelda Jennette and WHITEVILLE -- James Sellers, 90, died Saturday, Dr. Boyette was born Swift Mooring. two sons, Chester D. Ward and Paul Batchler. Richard “Speed” Sessions March 26, 2016. He was in Chadbourn, Columbus He loved the Lord and had Owens M. Ward; one brother, Survivors include one Sr., 86, died, Friday March the son of Sims Sellers and County, March 6, 1935, the preached His word since 1958. William H. Singletary; and son, Charles O. “Chuck” 25, 2016 at Columbus Re- Mae Coleman Sellers. He son of the late George Otis He was currently serving as one grandchild. Boyette Jr. and wife, Me- gional Healthcare. He was was preceded in death by Boyette Sr. and the late senior pastor of Nichols Bap- She was a member of Pine lissa, of Wilmington; three the son of the late A.H. Ses- his son, Gregory Paul Sell- Kiva Brown Boyette. tist Church, but is best known Level Original Freewill Bap- daughters, Marie B. Cris- sions and Frances High Ses- ers; and daughter, Karen S. Dr. Boyette was prede- for his weekly prayer that is tist Church, Nakina. tiano of Greenville, Cher- sions. He was preceded in Wilds. ceased by three brothers, read by thousands of follow- Visitation was held Sunday, ryl B. Sullivan and hus- death by one brother, Rob- Mr. Sell- George O. Boyette Jr., Wil- ers in the News Times. March 27, at McKenzie Mortu- band, Troy, of Alexandria, ert “Bobby” Sessions. ers served in liam O. Boyette and Robert Dr. Enzor had the privilege ary. Final rites were held Sun- Va. and Carla Boyette of Mr. Sessions was a the U.S. Army O. Boyette. of serving on former Presi- day, March 27 in the mortuary Charleston, S.C.; one broth- member of Peace United during WWII and worked He was a 1953 graduate dent Clinton’s committee of chapel with Rev. Daniel Junior er, James O. Boyette of Methodist Church and was as manager for Whiteville of Chadbourn High School Weapons of Mass Destruction Tyler officiating. Burial was Bigfork, Mont.; and seven owner of Sessions Farm Oil Company for 48 years. where he lettered in foot- and former President Bush’s in Ward Cemetery, Nakina. grandchildren, Nicholas Machinery in Whiteville. He was a member of ball, basketball and base- committee of Homeland Se- Survivors include two sons, Cristiano, Ryan Boyette, He served First Baptist Church. ball. Following high school, curity. He was also a long Franklin M. Ward and John Alissa Boyette, Bryson Boy- in the U.S. Air Final rites will be held at he was awarded a scholar- time member of the Masons, B. Ward, both of Whiteville; ette, Colin Sullivan, Evan Force and U.S. 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 at ship to the University of member of the N.C. Sheriff ’s three daughters, Viola Jane W. Sullivan and Nathan Boy- Army during First Baptist Church with North Carolina at Chapel Association and former town Locklear and Alice Gray Ward ette. the Korean Conflict and Rev. Ryan Clore officiating. Hill where he majored in councilman of the town of Locklear, both of Rocking- In lieu of flowers, the was a member of the Amer- Burial will be in the Union history and pre-med. In col- Mooresville. ham, Minnie Faye W. Locklear family kindly requests do- ican Legion. Valley Church Cemetery. lege he was captain of the The family will receive of Hamlet; 21 grandchildren; nations be made in support He attended Hallsboro Visitation will be held from wrestling team and also friends from noon-1 p.m. 41 great-grandchildren; and of the efforts to re-open High School and graduated 12:30-1:45 p.m. prior to the participated Monday, March 28 at Nichols four great-great-grandchil- the hospital in Belhaven, a from N.C. State University. service Tuesday, March 29 in football and Baptist Church, 310 N. Main dren. cause Dr. Boyette was very Final rites were held in the church fellowship track. After Streeet, Nichols. A grave- passionate about. Checks Sunday, March 27 in the hall. graduation side service will be held at THURMAN ODELL can be sent to Pungo Medi- chapel of McKenzie Mortu- Survivors include his in 1957, he 2 p.m. Monday, March 28 in BLANKS cal Center (PMC), P.O. Box ary with Revs. Al Marsh- wife, Myrtie Godwin of attended the UNC School the Spring Branch Baptist RIEGELWOOD -- Thurman 220, Belhaven, N.C. 27810, burn and Trudy Wilder Whiteville; one daughter, of Medicine, receiving his Church Cemetery. Meares Fu- Odell Blanks, 89, died Friday, or to the charity of one’s officiating. Burial was in Paula S. Bullock (Stan) of doctorate in 1961. neral Home of Fair Bluff is March 25, 2016 at Columbus choice in his memory. Columbus Memorial Park. Wilmington; one sister, Do- He next served his coun- handling the arrangements. Regional Healthcare in White- Dr. Boyette’s video trib- Visitation was held Satur- ris S. Norris of Whiteville; try as a U.S. Navy Flight He is survived by his wife, ville. He was born June 28, ute may be viewed and con- day, March 26 at the mortu- two grandsons, Zachary Surgeon until 1964. Juanita of the home; one son, 1926. dolences may be offered to ary. Bullock (Allene) of Char- Dr. Boyette then relocat- Benny of Buies Creek; one The funeral will be held the family by visiting www. Survivors include his lotte and Hunter Wilds ed to Belhaven and estab- daughter, Lynn of Ocean Isle at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29 paulfuneralhome.com. wife, Mary Jane Garrell of Charleston, S.C.; two lished the C.O. Boyette Med- Beach; one stepdaughter, Ma- at Graham Chapel AME Zion Paul Funeral Home of Sessions of Whiteville; one granddaughters, Smantha ical Clinic where he served rie of Greenville; one step- Church, 458 East Arcadia Belhaven is honored to daughter, Lynn S. Patterson Wilds and Brooke Skillin the area until his death. He son, Carson of New Bern; two Road, Riegelwood. Crema- serve the Boyette family. (Ralph) of DuWest; three (Michael), all of Charles- recently celebrated his 51st brothers, James and Earl; two tion will follow. Viewing will sons, James Richard Ses- ton, S.C.; two great-grand- anniversary of practicing sisters, Ada and Ida Lee; 12 be held from 6-7 p.m. Monday, sions Jr. (Carol) of Golds- children, Noah Skillin and medicine in Belhaven. grandchildren; and 12 great- March 28 at Peoples Funeral DEATH NOTICE boro, Stephen Franklin Ses- Carys Skillin, both of Cha- Dr. Boyette had many grandchildren. Home of Whiteville Riegel- sions (Dana A.) of Clayton pel Hill; and several nieces professional and medical In lieu of flowers, dona- wood Chapel and Tuesday, HELLEN CHESTER GORE and T. Scott Sessions (Amy) and nephews. affiliations which included tions may be made to The March 29 following the ser- CLARENDON -- Hel- of Lake Waccamaw; five Memorials may be made President of North Caroli- American Red Cross, P.O. Box vice and at the church. len Chester Gore, 84, died grandchildren, Reggie and to First Baptist Church, na Academy of Family Phy- 37839, Boone, Iowa, 50037-0839. Surviving is his wife, Lou- Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Ricky Patterson, Gracean- 412 North Madison Street, sicians; President of Beau- ise Blanks. her home. Born in Ivedell na, Sealey Jane and Sara Whiteville, N.C. 28472 or fort County Community County, she was the daugh- Catherine Sessions. Lower Cape Fear Hospice MARY JANE COOPER College Foundation (since ter of the late James Earl Memorials may be made and LifeCare Center, 206 CLARENDON -- Mary ECHS plant sale 1985); Member of North Chester and Bulah Camp- Warrior Trail, Whiteville, Jane Cooper, 86, died Satur- to Peace United Methodist The East Columbus FFA will Carolina Medical Society; bell Chester. N.C. 28472. day, March 26, 2016 at New Church, 5847 Red Hill Road, hold its plant sale fundraiser Member of North Carolina She was the widow of Hanover Regional Medical Whiteville, N.C. 28472. beginning Monday, April 4 Institute of Medicine; Mem- the late Joseph Aaron JACQUES MAULTSBY Center in Wilmington. Born ber of Governor’s Commis- from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily until all “Bill” Gore. She was also ANTHONY LEVON BALTIMORE, Md. -- in Columbus County, she was sion on Infant Mortality; plants are sold. The plant sale preceded in death by one GANEOUS Jacques Maultsby, 59, died the daughter of the late Tal- Member of North Carolina will be held in the greenhouse brother, James Earl Ches- SHALLOTTE -- Anthony Friday, March 25, 2016. He was lie Lewis Blackburn and Dol- Medical Directors Associa- behind the school. ter; and three sisters, Isa- Levon Ganeous, 59, died Fri- the husband of the late Jackie lie Sarvis. She was the widow tion; Medical Director of: Hanging baskets are $8 and belle McAllister, Nan Tal- day, March 25, 2016 at Regen- Gowans Maultsby, formerly of of Walter Cooper. She was Hyde County Health Care include Spider plants, Sweet bert and Ann Chester. cy Hospital in Florence, S.C. Cerro Gordo. also preceded in death by two Units, Hyde County Health Potato Vine, Wave Petunias Final rites will be held at Born in Horry County, S.C., Arrangements are incom- brothers, Cecil Blackburn and Department, Hydeland and mixed succulents; 6-inch 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29 he was the son the late Robert plete at this time. Claude Blackburn. Home Health, Hydeland pots are $3 and include Gera- at Bethel United Methodist and Alene Harden Gainus. A courtesy of Peoples Fu- A graveside service will be Hospice, Hyde County EMS, niums, Dragon Wing Begonia, Church. Burial will be in A memorial service will neral Home of Whiteville. held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March and Cross Creek Health- New Guinea Impatiens, Co- Bethel Memorial Cemetery. be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, 29 in Forest Lawn Cemetery, care Facility. He was Chief leus (large variety), Agara- The family will receive March 30 in the chapel of In- LARTHINE FRINK Tabor City. Visitation will be of Staff at Pungo District tum, Wave Petunia and Purple friends Tuesday, March 29 man Ward Funeral Home. Vis- BRACEY held following the service in Hospital for 19 years and Heart. one hour prior to the ser- itation will be held Wednes- HALLSBORO -- Larthine the cemetery. Inman Ward Fu- active in the medical staff Marigolds and Impatiens vice at the church. Inman day, March 30 one hour prior Frink Bracey, 89, died Satur- neral Home of Tabor City is for 48 years. are $1 for a 4-pack. Vegetable Ward Funeral Home of Ta- to the service in the funeral day, March 26, 2016 at her resi- handling the arrangements. On a political level, he plants are also available such bor City is handling the ar- home chapel. dence. She is survived by three served as Chairman of the as tomatoes (Homestead, Beef rangements. He is survived by his wife Arrangements are incom- nephews, Cecil Blackburn Belhaven Democratic Pre- Steak, Roma and Rainbow), She is survived by three Cheri P. Ganeous of Conway, plete and will be announced Jr. and Tommy Blackburn, cinct, Council Member of Peppers (Cali, Bell, Sweet sons, Joseph A. Gore Jr. S.C.; two brothers, Willie by Peoples Funeral Home of both of Whiteville and Jimmy the Town of Belhaven and Banana), Squash (crook and and wife, Linda, and Timo- Gainous of Tabor City and Whiteville. Blackburn of Clarendon. member of Beaufort Coun- straight neck), Watermelon thy Gene Gore and wife, Greg Ganous of Loris, S.C.; ty Democratic Executive (Charleston Grey and Crimson Theresa, all of Clarendon, one sister, Carrie Gainus of Committee. He was Mayor WTS Foundation Sweet) and Cantaloupe (Hale’s Stephen T. Gore and wife, Tabor City. Applications available Best). of the Town of Belhaven Paula, of Sunset Beach; meeting April 7 for 30 years and former for David Lawrence For more information call three grandchildren; and The Williams Township Chairman of the Beaufort Ashley Fowler at 646-4094. four greatgrandchildren. Friendship MBC scholarship School Foundation will not County Mayor’s Associa- Guest register is avail- church anniversary Applications for the David meet tonight as scheduled, but tion. Lawrence Scholarship are We’re On The Web: able at inmanwardfuneral- Friendship Missionary will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, His awards include Bel- available in the First Mis- home.com. Baptist Church will hold its April 7 in the media center. haven Chamber of Com- sionary Baptist Church office www.whiteville.com church’s 100th anniversary merce Citizen of the Year, at 505 S. Wilkes Street, Chad- Sunday, April 10 at 11 a.m. North Carolina Family Sandhill MBC church bourn for interested graduat- with Rev. Algernon McKenzie Physician of the Year, Gov- announcements ing students. Pick up applica- ernor of North Carolina bringing the message. Sandhill Missionary Bap- tions between 11:30 a.m.-4:30 Order of the Long Leaf There will be special recog- tist Church announcements p.m. Monday and Wednesday- Pine, National Family Phy- nition of Friendship’s Golden for April are: Friday in the office. Applica- sician of the Year-Runner- Disciples. An afternoon cel- April 13-15 the young adult tions must be completed and up, and Honorary Fireman ebration will be held at 3 p.m. ministry will hold its spring postmarked by April 25. of Belhaven. The award with Pastor Tracey Troy of revival at 7:30 p.m. night- he was most proud of was Victory in Jesus Ministries ly. The messenger will be the United States Country along with the VIJM choir. Crystal Spring MBC Preacher Algernon McKenzie Doctor of the Year, as his The church is located at 239 of Mt. Olive Missionary Bap- pastor anniversary patients meant as much to W. Columbus Street. tist Church. Crystal Spring Missionary him as he did to them. Baptist Church will hold its Dr. Boyette was a long- pastor’s, Dr. Carozell Henry, time member of Trinity Westside Alumni WCHS class 17th anniversary Sunday, United Methodist Church call meeting reunion meeting April 10 at 11:30 a.m. The guest in Belhaven. He was also an speaker will be Rev. Samuel The National Westside The 1974 class reunion com- Honorary Member of the Stallings, pastor of Friendship Alumni Association will hold mittee of West Columbus High Belhaven Fire and Rescue Missionary Baptist Church of its call meeting Thursday, School will meet Friday, April 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 Department. His hobbies Rose Hill. April 7 at 6 p.m. 1 at 6 p.m. at Hardee’s in Chad- 910.642.2128 included gardening, swim- Lunch will be served after The meeting will be held bourn. ming, boating, water-ski- the service. www.mckenziemortuary.net ing, wildlife conservation at 650 N. Smith Street, Chad- Any 1974 graduate of WCHS and improving the Belhav- bourn. may attend. 8-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 28, 2016 AIG Continued from page 1-A code for their own interactive they can, we have to engage referral utilizing certain End Scale completed by a teacher, quizzes, and teaching the use their hearts and their minds, of Grade tests and other mea- and on the motivation com- of technological tools such as while making sure they are sures can also be done yearly, ponent of the Gifted Rating Screencastomatic for creating prepared for the next portion officials say. Scale. video tutorials are among the of their lives.” Students must meet four Students in the program lessons he has used to engage She said technology is a big of six established criteria and participate in enrichment his students. part of that. are screened by the AIG school opportunities such as special “Basically it is a lot of fun,” “Technology is taking over review team. field trips and service projects said Lucas Powell, a student at our society, so we encourage The criteria include: 90 in addition to accelerated Cerro Gordo who enjoyed the them to work with it daily, percent or higher on aptitude, content, challenge packets, AIG showcase. but we also push them to use achievement, classroom per- research studies and other Andrew Nance, also a Cerro their creativity and curiosity, formance, the Gifted Rating differentiated learning plans. Gordo student, said AIG gives so that one day they have the students an opportunity to re- opportunity to be the per- ally excel. son proposing the next great “It’s just the atmosphere technological advancement,” of it is really cool and being she said. around the other people. In Acme-Delco Middle AIG Teacher Lindsey Kern and sixth- She said she loves the diver- school there are different lev- grader D’Ante Grovner make final touches on one of sity in her students. els so you have to kind of stay several Rube Goldberg contraptions displayed at the Co- Diversity back a little bit but in AIG you lumbus County Schools AIG night held at Williams Town- “I love the diversity. The are all at the same level. You ship School on Tuesday. diversity of the students in can be around more people general, their ages, personali- that are at your level. It is re- ties, as well as the topics that ally cool learning and express- coaster track. “Its fun to learn AIG teacher once per week so we engage in along with the ing our creativity,” he said. new things,” he said. motivation can be a challenge students,” she said. Cade Strickland was among Brittany Barnhill, also to maintain, she said. Keeping classes diverse can a group of Evergreen Elemen- of Evergreen, said she had “I can’t be with them every be a challenge, said Cassie tary students who manned a learned how to not give up day, rooting them on, and Hoffman. She is the lead popular station that led to a because of AIG. encouraging (or) reminding AIG specialist for the county balloon being popped at the ‘Learn from them to finish,” she said. schools and teaches at Wil- end of a complicated series failures’ STEM liams Township School. of events. “I’ve learned that even “With the primary- “Gifted learners from un- It began with a robotic though you fail you can still aged children, I have been der-represented populations crane dropping a marble, succeed. You have to learn focused on introducing them are often overlooked,” she which sped down a roller from your failures,” Brittany to STEM (Science, Technology, said. “In Columbus County said. “We build stuff and work Engineering, and Math) using we are aware they require together as teams to figure out activities such as constructing purposeful and intentional problems.” houses for the Three Little support to ensure their poten- Natasha Viallavos said she Pigs that withstand the Big, tial is recognized, developed enjoyed building robots. Bad Blow-dryer. Elementary- and served.” “I would just love to say aged students have been creat- Hoffman said she likes how proud I am of all of my ing (writing, illustrating, and “seeing students challenged students and their hard work. binding) their own figurative and engaged in learning that They did an amazing job in language Pop Up Books, build- interests them and is so re- building, creating, and pro- ing model rockets, and produc- warding. Knowing that your gramming all of the projects,” ing their own Stop Motion students look forward to your said Lindsey Kern, an AIG Animation films,” she said. class means so much.” Specialist who works with She said students have Criteria students at Hallsboro-Artesia, the potential to be “amazing Students in the Columbus Hallsboro Middle, Acme Delco adults and provide the fu- County Schools are placed in a Middle and Acme Delco El- ture world with the phenom- pool for the AIG program after ementary. enal positive changes it needs. a formal screening process Most AIG students see their In order for them to be all that in the third grade. Teacher

Brian Eddie Benton Benton is UT graduate Brian Eddie Benton of Whiteville graduated from the University of Tennes- see in Knoxville with honors March 18. In addition to his diploma, he received seven certificates from other programs. He is the son of Robin Rich and Brian and Rosemary Benton and grandson of Estol and Mable Benton and Ed and Barbara Worley.

Sara Watson Watson wins district award for DAR essay Sara Watson, a junior at South Columbus High School, was selected district winner in the recent Christopher Colum- bus Essay Contest sponsored by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. She received a savings bond from the district level at the annual awards night sponsored by the Major General Robert Howe Chapter, NSDAR. Sara is the daughter of John and Marlette Watson of Tabor City. The News Reporter, Monday, March 28, 2016 – 9-A

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Q. Can you design my ad in The Q. Is ADHD real or is it just behavioral Q. Can my prosthesis break down? News Reporter, and is there an extra problems? A. Yes. Things happen all the time that may necessitate charge? a repair or replacement of a component of the device. In A. ADHD is when the brain either degrades neu- the “old days” the prosthesis was one piece, and the repair rotransmitters (chemicals in the brain which pass on was relatively simple. Today we provide a more complex A. Yes, we can design your ad. We have a modular device, made from different components all put nerve stimulation) or does not make enough. Because together with adjustable connectors that allow movement of graphic designer on staff ready to help you there is not enough neurotransmitter, the “signal” in each individual part of the device. This gives us the ability create an ad that will fit your budget and attract the brain becomes weak and kids are more easily to tailor the prosthesis to match an individual’s ability much more customers! more accurately than the old style. This design lends itself distracted. This problem is very real and tends to to being more likely to have an individual part break and/ Call or come by The News Reporter and meet occur on a hereditary basis. On the other hand many or fail. Even normal wear and tear will eventually cause with an ad representative to discuss what you behavioral problems are mistakenly called ADHD. parts to need to be replaced. The more active you are, the more often you will need to have the device checked for want to advertise, design ideas, and ad size. We have tests that can help determine what your child signs of fatigue by your Prosthetist. It’s a good idea to know There is no extra charge when we design an ad has and how to best treat. Fortunately we now have about warranties and what to expect when something does fail. Be sure to get small problems taken care of promptly. many treatment options available for ADHD. If your for you. We look forward to seeing you at Wearing a device for too long when it needs repair will po- The News Reporter. child has inattention and/or is doing poorly in school, tentially cause harm to your residual limb and other parts of you need to see your pediatrician. your body. An ounce of prevention is STILL worth more than a pound cure. So get it fixed!!

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Discrimination, City Schools privacy and pursuit of government intrusion accreditation By TOM CAMPBELL This week’s special session of is commended the General Assembly was called primarily to address a new ordi- Whiteville City Schools is one step nance in Charlotte, due to go into closer to joining the ranks of 32,000 effect April 1. While the primary institutions located in 70 countries that focus was the so-called “bathroom are accredited by AdvancED. ordinance,” there were other impor- The accreditation will lead the dis- tant issues that surfaced. Let’s begin by acknowledging trict to becoming certified as achieving that municipal government in certain standards of quality. North Carolina is a creation of and It is a process that takes time (years) governed by the state. Throughout but shows a strong commitment on the modern history our legislature has part of Whiteville City Schools to pro- provided oversight with a “light viding a sound education and upholding hand,” insisting that local units of government follow the state Consti- a good reputation. tution, abide by state laws and avoid Preliminary results suggest on 41 expressly prohibited actions. That indicators the district’s overall Index of philosophy has worked well in the Education- past, but our current legislature in- al Quality The point creasingly of 280 is The accreditation pro- Nails to keep it interesting comes across above the cess takes ears to complete By JEFFERSON WEAVER While I wish no one any harm, if Every “page” weighed something like “Big network but shows a strong com- Staff Writer you ignore three people standing in like 50 or 60 pounds; since this was mitment on the part of the road, waving and yelling “Nails tobacco market season, there were Brother.” average of The ad- Whiteville City Schools to Even before the twisting of the in the road!”, and you also disregard a lot of pages in the back of that about 278. mirable steering wheel tattletaled about the the deputy trying to direct traffic - station wagon. The boss’ sons had providing a quality educa- thrust of School tortured tire, I knew the end was well, you might deserve what you get loaded the wagon while Papa was tion. Charlotte’s officials coming. At least it was a gradual, for not paying attention. finishing off a few other details ordinance were told the district is “above aver- measured failure, rather than a In most cases, I can blame no one prior to the almost-midnight trip to was to en- screaming blowout that often ends but myself for the flats I’ve changed the press, located in a larger town a age” and especially strong in leadership sure that in more than just an inconvenience. through the years. There have also couple dozen miles away. capacity. businesses In this case, however, Dr. Mur- been things like broken bottles, My Old Man liked to plan ahead; A score of 305 was more than 12 and others Tom Campbell phy’s law was being fully enforced. terrorists disguised as road debris, he always kept the jack, flashlight would not points higher than the network average. A good place to pull off was just a and yes, a box of nails that fell out and tire tool where he could access discriminate against a person be- That is not to say there is room for few hundred yards ahead, but the of a truck. them without going into the cargo cause of his or her sexual identity improvement in areas like teaching in rains that had been threatening all As teenagers, we had tire-chang- compartment of the wagon. He also or preference, but they crossed the morning chose that precise moment ing down to a science that would have kept the spare standing to one side learning. line with a provision allowing to begin falling. At least I didn’t been the envy of NASCAR; lacking of the back area, so it could be rolled The system is a few points below the transgendered people to use public have to worry about getting too hot, cellphones, we all learned how to out if needed. On this particular car, network average but using processes bathrooms that correspond to their or washing my hands when the tire handle a lug wrench and a bum- the spare was usually carried in a gender identity. like this to improve in those areas is a was changed. per jack in compartment under the floorboard Can we agree that discrimina- good indication that our school leaders I have a friend who boasts about the dark in in the bed. tion in any form is wrong? However, are paying attention and interested in having never had a flat tire, under a storm in It took a few minutes to find the as an older, slightly overweight, improvement that counts. any circumstances. I have often six inches flashlight, but when he did, Papa was balding, left-handed, white man I doubted the veracity of his claims, of mud. All disturbed to find things not as they Entities like AdvancED were origi- can testify that prejudice occurs. although in the past he drove far that while were when he last drove the car. nally created to determine the quality You probably can too. What we must more on a weekly basis than I do. walking The base of the jack was missing, of high schools and make sure students guarantee is that no one has his or I often wondered if his alleged feat to school as was the handle for the jack. There her rights denied, while also being were college-ready after graduation. was more from a desire to shame his uphill was a tire tool, but it wasn’t the one careful to ensure not that one per- That is still important and can in- kids into maintaining their vehicles, both ways that fit the car. On top of all this—the son’s rights do not violate another’s. crease graduates’ college opportunities so he wouldn’t be called for help at through spare was not standing in the corner. We might question why parts of 2 a.m. the snow, Jefferson Weaver Shining the flashlight around the bed after high school. Students who gradu- Charlotte’s ordinance were neces- One of the tire folks I deal with of course. of the car, Papa could see the tire ate from unaccredited high schools sary but do acknowledge that lo- says you can tell a lot about a per- Once in a while, a parent would was in its nest—below stacks and must overcome higher hurdles when cally elected officials should, after son’s life by the stuff that spins gently, or forcefully, suggest that if stacks of frames holding hundreds spirited and full debate, decide local trying to get into colleges and universi- off the tire, past the rim and onto we bought good tires to begin with, of pounds of lead type. issues. Drilling deeper raises fur- ties. the hub. Mud, sand, rust, trash, rather than ones that were used or There were no payphones, ga- ther questions. The safety concern Today the accreditation process string—all of it tells a tale of going recapped or (literally) found in a rages, stores, farms or homes on this is a red herring, using scare tactics somewhere and doing something. ditch, we might not have to change so road. There was nothing to do but means much more. to conjure images where transgen- No one, myself included, likes a many tires. Of course, as teens first unload the stacks of wooden-framed Elementary and middle schools are dered persons violate someone’s flat tire. There has never been a way feeling the independence that comes lead type, one by one, and place them part of the evaluation and continually privacy or commit sexual crimes. to stay clean whilst changing a tire with four wheels and a horizon lim- in the red clay of the side of the road. Just being transgendered does not improving. (unless you have access to someone ited only by gas money, we rarely Naturally, it started raining about equate to being a predator. Sexual The schools are evaluated on a host to change it for you, either out of listened. After all, our parents were the time Papa discovered the boys predators come in all shapes, races of factors including school administra- Samaritanism or for pay.) If you old. What did they know? had had a flat tire, and hadn’t both- and genders. Whether they can or tion, curriculum, and student perfor- don’t live in a bubble, however, it’ll I have to admit, as I have ap- ered to get a new one. The spare had cannot share bathrooms neither happen. proached and surpassed the age of been questionable to begin with, but mance. In this case, school leaders are promotes nor prevents sexual Just the other day I stopped to some of those parents, I have often- with several hundred extra pounds also using the accreditation process as crimes. There are many other cities help a fellow whose misfortune cre- times regretted not paying more at- bearing down on it, the end was a management tool. It can help iden- across the nation with similar ordi- ated a nightmare in evening traffic. tention to their advice. Still, there is inevitable. nances. Few, if any, have reported tify areas for improvement along with He had somehow lost a large box of a certain amount of pride in getting Papa eventually found a bootleg instances of safety issues. strengths. The decision to pursue such drywall nails—complete with the an extra 25,000 miles out of a tire. joint that was still open, and the The larger issue to us is privacy. accreditation is one to be commended. wide flanged heads—where a busy One of my father’s favorite stories entire clientele turned out to help Nobody wants to wait in lines, so four-lane narrows to two lanes. It involved a 1950-something station (some possibly because they knew we demand more toilets, more amazed me how few people stopped wagon that belonged to the little Mr. Tom from his part-time job as a showers and more lockers. I admit to offer him a hand. string of newspapers he worked for justice of the peace). The paper got sometimes feeling awkward stand- “I don’t want nobody to get a flat years before I was born. The owner’s out on time, and the car got a new ing next to another man using a because of me,” he said, but appar- sons were notorious in both their re- set of tires. urinal and totally abhor shared ently, in their haste to flee the fetters liance on their dad’s money and their I thought about the Old Man’s locker rooms with joint showers. that feed their families, most folks abuse of vehicles, and were as likely story while I was struggling with Women tell me they have the same Quotes of were more interested in getting on to take the wagon without asking as a rain-slick jack the other day. Our concerns. It would be even more down the road, rather than looking they were to purchase a soft drink tires tell where we have been, good disconcerting with someone of a out for what might be in the road. I with nickels from the cash drawer. or bad, wet or dry, muddy or sandy. different sex. That’s not a matter of saw at least one car pick up a couple Papa was on his way to the printer I’d be suspicious of someone who’s discrimination but my own desire the week of those nails, then speed on by as one stormy night when he heard that never had a flat—to me that means for privacy. “Be careful what you ask for. You might the poor guy and a couple other familiar sound, that of a tire giving they only take the safe, smooth roads Regarding the debate on the get it, and you might get more than you folks frantically swept, kicked and up the ghost. where there’s never a nail and not minimum wage we think lawmak- plucked as many nails as we could Newspapers were printed using much of a life. After all, life’s road bargained for.” ers are on firm ground. State law es- from the road. I’m fairly sure that lead type back then, and pages were isn’t just filled with potholes, as the – Columbus County Commissioner tablishes a minimum wage and does driver had to delay the family’s week- made up on large frames where let- saying goes—there have to be some Trent Burroughs on the suggestion that not expressly grant municipalities end plans as a result of being in too ters, words and images were locked nails along the way, too, just to keep commissioners should have more say in the right to set it higher or lower much of a hurry. into place, then placed on the press. it interesting. hiring decisions of the county manager than the law. This is an instance of or department heads. local government usurping state l aw. Thumbs down “You have no idea how much we take for The ultimate issue is govern- granted until you visit a foreign country, Thing in the chimney ment intrusion. North Carolinians have long deplored the practice of especially a communist country. It’s unreal.” BY RAY LUNDY large damper, and it was closed. So, with us the next day. After lunch, the federal government intruding – Whiteville Fire Marshal Hal Lowder, into state affairs, but in recent years Special to The News Reporter it could not get into the den, but how Allen Thompson, our son-in-law, who was part of a medical mission team our legislature has done exactly the forced to leave Cuba in 2002. in the world do we get it out? That helped us get to work on getting “Ray, there’s something under was the big question. It was some the thing out of the chimney. We same thing by meddling in local the house or in the chimney,” said sort of bird, a big bird—maybe an threw old sheets over our gas logs to affairs that by right should be local “I’m not sure this board is in agreement my wife. I listened, but whatever owl, hawk, or buzzard, O dear, God, catch whatever fell down. Pushing issues. Similarly, there can be no to do that.” it was made no noise for me. In a please, no buzzard. the damper up with a pry bar, we doubt that local governments are – County Commissioner James Pre- little while, Linda called me again, We contacted a Critter Gitter, saw an egg. Pushing harder, the egg sometimes guilty of intrusion into vatte, upon hearing that 19 code- and I sat on the hearth. In a minute but nothing doing there. We went cracked, and the yoke oozed onto personal affairs. In summary, discrimination is enforcement actions were planned for I heard the noise, but I could not on line to learn how to get a critter the sheet. One end of the damper determine what it was. out of the chimney, but the buffoons fell revealing the critter. The thing not only illegal but also wrong. So, his district. Just three to zero were too, is undue intrusion by govern- proposed for other districts. The noise the thing was making on the video were no good. was a female wood duck, now dead. was scratching; it had claws. And, The thing was in the chimney for I reached, pulled the poor thing ment at any level. Safety and pri- after the scratching it seemed to three days, and the scratching and down, and Linda wrapped her in vacy are vitally important. Those “It is the brain that brought us here but make a flapping noise, like wings. flapping got weaker and weaker. We a sheet. It was now a family affair; are our takeaways from this week’s the heart that keeps us here.” But, sometimes we only heard decided it was dying, and we waited everyone was involved. How in the special legislative session. – LaTanya Patillo, a business educa- scratching. Could it get into the another day. The thing died in the world it got stuck in the chimney, Tom Campbell is former assistant tion teacher at East Columbus High house? If so what could we do with night, but we had to move quickly, we do not know. North Carolina State Treasurer and School, who was a regional Teacher of it? How could we catch it? How because the dead thing would decay, The little lady struggled hard, so is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly statewide television discussion of the Year finalist in 2015-16. much of our stuff would it damage? stink, and draw flies in the house. I gave her a proper funeral, and said Our chimney is large with a Allen, Emily, and Ben ate lunch a little prayer over her. NC issues. The News Reporter, Monday, March 28, 2016 – 11-A

The railroad depot in Chadbourn, recently renovated and repainted with trim featuring with R.J. Corman’s signature red color, will be the scene of ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday afternoon. Railroad Continued from page 1-A and Idaho Timber in Chad- here to serve all customers Railroad had to stop operating Corman was identified as a and the deal finally was culmi- some critical infrastructure, bourn. Atlantic Packaging in big and small,” Henderson after it failed a series of bridge potential buyer of Carolina nated last year. particularly in the Conway, Tabor City also is expected to said. “We don’t differentiate inspections. Southern’s assets. A deal was Since then, Corman crews S.C. area, and crews have been be a major customer of the because we want to be a good After a three-year search reached, but the owner of have been working along the working overtime to restore railroad. service provider to everyone.” by a two-state committee set Carolina Southern had second length of the line to get it up to the tracks. The company has Henderson said Corman More than 90 miles of rail up by local governments and thoughts and tried to back out standards to allow rail service spent millions repairing the plans to continue building its line in Columbus, Horry and rail customers but headed by of the agreement. A South to resume. Corman had hoped damaged lines. local customer base, adding Marion counties have been Tabor City attorney Dennis Carolina Circuit Court, after to have trains moving through both international companies idle for nearly five years. The Worley and Myrtle Beach hearings by a mediator, ruled the area last year, but heavy and family businesses. “We’re former Carolina Southern businessman Doug Wendel, that the agreement was valid rains in October washed out State’s jobless rate shows slight drop By RAY WYCHE The industries with the previous month, and construc- Staff Writer largest gains in employment tion, which reported that their in North Carolina in February businesses had 1,400 fewer North Carolina’s unem- were led by the professional workers in February. ployment rate for February and nusiness category that The state Department of showed a slight decrease for added 4,200 workers, followed Commerce, the agency that the month, dropping from 5.6 by government agencies, now handles employment percent in January to 5.5 per- which hired 500 new people. matters, reported that since cent last month. Industries with the larg- February 2015, a total of 86,700 Nationwide, the jobless est decreases in the number jobs were added by private rate for February stood at 4.9 of workers were educational businesses and 5,000 positions percent, unchanged from the and health Services, with 1,800 in governmental agencies previous month. fewer employees than in the were filled.

Star party April 8 at the planetarium PIES on a roll Ingram Planetarium at servation, will begin at 7 pm telescopes. Outdoor observ- Sherry Osbourne’s positive intervention and enrichments for students (PIES) at 7625 High Market Street in inside the planetarium’s full- ing is estimated to begin at Edgewood Elementary were on a roll singing along to various educational songs as Sunset Beach will host a free dome theater. After sunset, approximately 8 p.m. their teacher played the keyboard. Tunes included counting, letters, animal sounds program, “Find Your Way in step outside and gaze at a In case of inclement weath- and such. Left to right, front row are Phillip Gore, Joshua Wright, Angel Altamirano- the Sky” Friday, April 8. selection of the night sky’s er, the free star party will be Rameriz, Caleb McAllister, Daliyah Butler-Barrett, Barbara Davis, Tatyanna Collins; Learn about the endless offerings through a variety of rescheduled for April 10. back row, Tate Ransom, Stephon Jenrette and Ron Garrett. wonders of the April cosmos during a live star show in- side the planetarium’s dome theater, then step outside and discover these celestial sights Proudly serving Columbus County for yourself using the plan- etarium’s telescopes. Trained and surrounding areas sinCe staff will be available to dem- 2013, onstrate how the telescopes work and direct participants and for deCades to Come to the more interesting astro- nomical sights. The indoor guided tour Dr. Sutton graduated from UNC Chapel Hill Medical School of the night sky , including With Distinction at the top of his class. He is also a nationally a brief explanation of the award-winning cataract surgeon. Dr. Sutton is the only full-time telescopes available for ob- Board Certified Ophthalmologist in all of Columbus County. Pesticide Collection Day in March 31 Over 90% of our patient visits have There will be a Pesticide 810 Spivey Rd. Collection Day Thursday, Whiteville, N.C. 28472 March 31 at the N.C. Coop- 910-642-9850 less than a 10 minute wait time. erative Extension Office. Pesti- cides will be collected from 10 As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Sutton specializes in: a.m.-2 p.m. All pesticides will Visit our website . Routine eye exams for children and adults be accepted free with the ex- www.WhitevilleEye.com ception of the following items. . Glasses and contact lenses • Unlabeled container, 30-35 . Eye exams for diabetics gallon containers and mini- Accepting all major . Treatment of glaucoma and macular degeneration bulk containers will be ac- health insurance plans . Treatment of dry eyes, itchy/red eyes, and eye discomfort cepted on case-by-case basis. including Medicare and • The following items will . Surgery of the eye and eyelids Medicaid not be accepted: a. Non-pesti- . Urgent and Emergency eye care cide HHW materials, (paints, oil, gas, explosives, drugs); b. Cylinders-hard metal casing; c. Mini bulks. The extension office is lo- “Professional eye care, cated at 45 Government Com- We are available to schedule your appointment plex Road. For questions or now by calling 910-642-9850. more information call Dalton where you’re treated like family.” Dockery at 640-6605. 12A -- The News Reporter, Monday, March 28, 2016 The News Reporter, Monday, March 28, 2016 -- 1A We re Proud of Our

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Lamarr Green Marlena McClure Whiteville East Columbus

Jerry Singletary Candra Powell Whiteville East Columbus 2016 Columbus County 2016 Columbus County Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Annela Tiffany Coach of the Year Coach of the Year

Madison Hinson Kendrick Green Whiteville South Columbus

Fred Evans Alex Moore Ericka Vereen Caila Turbeville W. Columbus E. Columbus Whiteville South Columbus Staff photo by Dan Biser Boys Girls Second Second Team Team

Johnny McFadden Robby Spencer Alexus Clark Hailey Sarvis West Columbus S. Columbus East Columbus South Columbus

Tre Davis Rasheed Bellamy Ashlin Floyd AnnellaTiffany Whiteville E. Columbus Whiteville W. Columbus Boys Honorable Mention Girls Honorable Mention East Columbus: Kushod Tucker, Justin Chest- East Columbus: Sayeh Campbell, Mia nut, James Dixon Campbell, Destinie Graham South Columbus: Mat Register, Jamey Miller, South Columbus: Lindsey Lewis, Haley Matt Miller Rising, Carson Powell West Columbus: E.J. Miller, Ozzly Johnson, West Columbus: Raeana Goodman, Latreyal McCollum Tah’nihah McKoy, Jay’Brehon Shanks. Germaine McNeil Tia Campbell Whiteville: Monchova Gaffney, B.J. Edwards, Whiteville: Nsaia Rogers, Dellasia Free- East Columbus Whiteville Cameron Smith. man, Breanna McCellon. Jiggs Powers Memorial Award winners The News Reporter, Thursday, March 28, 2016 - 3B

Columbus County Basketball Players of the Year Three Rivers Conference BOYS GIRLS 1993 - Quinnzel McMillian - Whiteville 1993 - Tonya Jones - Whiteville baseball, softball standings 1994 - Boubacar Aw- East Columbus 1994 - Regina Garcia - Whiteville 1995 - Curtis Norton - Whiteville 1995 - Dawn Threadgill - Whiteville 1996 - Andre McCullum - Whiteville 1996 - Tamara Bray - East Columbus BASEBALL SOFTBALL 1997 - Alonzo Pyatt - East Columbus 1997 - Sabrina Crenshaw -Whiteville Conf. Overall Conf. Overall 1998 - Carlos Geathers - Whiteville 1998 - Latasha Shipman - East Columbus W-L W-L W-L W-L 1999 - Chris Wilcox - Whiteville 1999 - Latasha Shipman - East Columbus Whiteville 6-0 7-2 Whiteville 6-0 10-0 2000 - Michael Pierce - Whiteville 2000 - Rosalind Antone - East Columbus Fairmont 5-1 8-1 South Columbus 6-0 8-1 2001 - Kelly McClure - South Columbus 2001 - Bernetta Crawford - Whiteville South Columbus 4-2 6-3 South Robeson 4-2 6-2 2002 - Kelly McClure - South Columbus 2002 - Sharika Canady - West Columbus Red Springs 3-3 5-3 Red Springs 3-3 5-3 2003 - Joseph Thompson - Whiteville 2003 - Alicia Burris - Whiteville St. Pauls 3-3 5-4 East Columbus 3-3 6-4 2004 - Robert Brown - West Columbus 2004 - Shannon McCallum - Whiteville West Columbus 2-4 8-4 Fairmont 1-5 1-5 2005 - Debais Gore - Whiteville 2005 - Shannon McCallum - Whiteville East Columbus 1-5 1-9 St. Pauls 1-5 3-7 2006 - Chaz Everette - West Columbus 2006 - Shannon McCallum - Whiteville South Robeson 0-6 1-8 West Columbus 0-6 0-6 2007 - Chaz Everette - West Columbus 2007 - Paige McCallum - Whiteville 2008 - Bryant Edwards - South Columbus 2008 - T.T. Bennett - East Columbus 2009 - Chris Pierce - Waccamaw Academy 2009 - T.T. Bennett - East Columbus 2010 - Chris Stephens - West Columbus 2010 - Tabatha Moore - East Columbus 2011 - Quamain Rose - Whiteville 2011 - Shanita Hampton - East Columbus 2012 - Cameron Brisbon - West Columbus 2012 - Sam McCumbee - Whiteville 2013 - Pharoah McKever - South Columbus 2013 - Jordan Ray - Whiteville 2014 - Kendrick Brady - Whiteville 2014 - Lauren Jenkins - East Columbus 2015 - Shaun Kirk - Whiteville 2015 - Marlena McClure - East Columbus Optimist Dixie Youth 2016 - Tyrell Kirk - Whiteville 2016 - Charity Powell - East Columbus Lady Gators Wolfpack defeats top Fairmont stubborn Mustangs FAIRMONT - By scoring seven runs in the first two in- nings, the East Columbus Lady 9-2 on Wednesday Gators cruised to an 8-1 Three Rivers Conference softball win over host Fairmont on By FRANKLIN DAVIS reached base on an error. Wednesday Sports Writer Hunter Cartrette executed Sayeh Campbell had three a well-placed sacrifice bunt hits and Olivia Kissam ripped Whiteville defeated South down the third base line. two doubles for Coach Morgan Robeson 9-2 in varsity baseball The South Robeson pitcher Jacobs’ Lady Gators. Kelsey action Wednesday evening fielded the ball and his hur- Carroll had two hits while Ka- at Legion Stadium. The final ried throw to first base eluded leigh Patrick hit a triple. score was not indicative of everyone and rolled well into The Lady Gators had a total the competitiveness of the foul territory. of 10 hits as they evened their Continued from 1B contest. Both Grainger and Hood conference record at 3-3 and The Wolfpack jumped scored on the play. Cartrette put their season record at 5-3. out to a 2-0 first-inning lead. made it all the way to third. Valerie Carter was the win- Mackenzie Gore singled, stole Baldwin’s sacrifice fly scored ning pitcher. She was relieved second and scored on Nick Cartrette and the Wolfpack by Kailey Paul in the fifth in- Hood’s base hit. Hood also advantage had grown to 6-2. ning. Lady Gator pitchers held stole second and scored when Gore removed what wind the Fairmont batting order to Hunter Cartrette’s grounder was left in the Mustang’s sails six hits. was booted by the shortstop. It by retiring the side in the sixth Fairmont got its lone run on appeared the Wolfpack would on just seven pitches. Two a solo homer by K. McMillan. experience smooth sailing walks and an error loaded the throughout the game. South bases for Whiteville in the bot- Robeson begged to differ. tom of the sixth frame. WCHS soccer Fundamental baseball pro- Hood’s grounder scored one Tavo Palacios returns a shot for the East Columbus Gators, who beat West Columbus duced a run in the third for run. Cartrette’s two-run single team nets six to last week 6-3. the Mustangs. A lead-off walk, plated two more and moved sacrifice bunt and two-out sin- the score to 9-2 in favor of the win; WHS girls gle reduced the margin to 2-1. Wolfpack. trump St. Pauls Whiteville added a run in Baldwin sat the Mustangs SCC takes two from Surry the third. Connor Grainger down in order, striking out two West Columbus broke into reached on an error, stole sec- of the three batters he faced in the Three Rivers Conference By FRANKLIN DAVIS Hetzel with what proved to be hit scored Glass. An outfield ond and advanced to third on the final inning. win column with a 6-0 victory Sports Writer the game-winning run. error scored Dudney. Kevin Hunter Cartrette’s solid single Harwood pitched well for over Red Springs Wednesday. Ram reliever Kolin Causey Williams’ two-run homer made to left. Grainger scored when Whiteville and received the Coach Marc Edge said, “It A great defensive play was the winning pitcher. He the score 6-3 Rams. Hetzel, Staff photos by Mary Kindschuh Brooks Baldwin’s hard liner win. He allowed one run on was a great team effort. Excel- sparked an offensive rally. A limited Surry to one run on Hammonds and Glass all had handcuffed the South Robeson three hits, struck out four and lent defense by everyone and calm approach to a bad begin- one hit over the final four hits in the Rams’ fourth frame second baseman. walked one. outstanding work in goal by ning paid dividends in the innings. Hammonds led the and Dylan Frye was hit by a Harwood started on the Gore struck out three bat- Peyton Sasser.” end. By the end of Friday, the Rams with three hits. Hetzel pitch with the bases loaded to mound for Whiteville. He was ters in his two innings. Hunter Lexi Bowen had three goals SCC Rams baseball team had had two hits and four RBIs. drive in a run as SCC added lifted with two outs in the Cartrette had two hits for and an assist. Madison Ar- swept Surry CC in a baseball Christian Kercado also had three more runs for a 9-3 lead. fourth inning after 50 pitches. Whiteville. He drove in two nold, Toneisha Williams and double header by scores of 9-8 two hits. Kevin Williams hit his second Rian Flaherty came on to re- runs in addition to his key Kylie Jenkins also scored for and 10-5. In game two, it appeared homer of the game to lead cord the final out of the fourth. sacrifice bunt that led to two the Vikings. Arnold, Williams, In game one, the Rams Ram starter Tanner Daniels off the fifth for a 10-3 Ram Flaherty ran into trouble to more runs. Nick Hood also had Sasser and Julianna Evatt trailed 8-5 in the top of the might not make it out of the advantage. open the fifth. two RBIs. each had an assist. West Co- eighth inning. With one on first inning. Four batters into Daniels allowed a solo hom- A walk followed by a Coach Brett Harwood felt lumbus is 2-5-1 overall and 1-2 and two out, Surry’s Chad the game, and Surry had a 3-0 er in the sixth and a single run base hit brought Gore to the it was a fairly “pedestrian” in conference action. Burleson’s drive looked like lead courtesy of a Burleson in the seventh. However his mound. Gore struck out the win for the Wolfpack. Har- Whiteville continued their it would clear the fence for a three-run homer. Daniels al- variety of off-speed offerings first hitter he faced. A single wood said, “I don’t feel like we winning ways in conference five-run lead. C.J. Hammonds lowed two more hits in the kept the Knight hitters off loaded the bases. Zack Carter’s played our best in either game play as they downed St. Pauls had other ideas. He ran to the frame, but no more runs. Dan- balance. Daniels allowed six slow grounder to second base this week. 9-0. Eight players scored for base of the right field fence, iels rewarded coach Milan hits; only three after the first plated the second Mustang run However, we are continuing the Wolfpack. Ashlin Floyd leaped and snared the baseball Rasic’s patience by retiring 13 inning, struck out six, walked and made the score 3-2. Gore to do the little things that lead scored twice. Logan Schultz, as it was leaving the playing of the next 14 batters. one and hit two batters in go- struck out the next batter to to winning. Making opponents A.J. Jamison, Virginia Sav- field. A hit batter, error and The Rams offense picked ing the distance in the 10-5 win. end the inning. earn first base by keeping our age, Ashley Carter, Abigail a walk set the stage for more up where they left off in game SCC improved to 12-10 over- Whiteville’s ability to walk and error total low along Owens, Madison Hinson and heroics by the fired-up Rams. one. Hetzels’s double scored all and 2-0 in Region X play. The execute and some shoddy with executing bunts and hav- Mia Shelley all scored single Chase Hetzels’ triple cleared two runs in the first. Four Rams have won 9 of their last Mustang fielding brought ing quality at -bats with run- goals. Shelley contributed the bases and tied the game more Rams crossed the plate 10 games. They hosted Surry three runs across the plate ners in scoring position are a three assists and Carter two. at eight each. Royce Woolfolk in the second. Blake Glass in the final game of theseries in the home half of the fifth. good recipe for winning.” Whiteville is 7-4 overall and followed with a double, scoring doubled, Ryan Dudney’s base Saturday afternoon. Grainger singled and Hood 3-0 in Three Rivers play. Columbus County high school soccer teams will re- WHS softball SCHS softball WCHS falls to sume action Monday, April 4. team picks up wins 13-3 over St. Pauls 5-0 close win Red Springs ST. PAULS - St. Pauls pitch- ECHS tops er Ted McNeil pitched a three- Malerie Leviner picked up RED SPRINGS - Vis- hitter and drove two of his West 6-3 the mound win in relief on iting South Columbus team’s seven hits Wednesday Wednesday as the Whiteville had five hits and drew 11 in a 5-0 shutout over the West in tennis Lady Wolfpack stayed unbeat- walks Wednesday night in Columbus Vikings in a Three en with 3-1 victory over visiting a 13-3 thumping of host Red Rivers Conference baseball CERRO GORDO - The East South Robeson in a Three Riv- Springs in a Three Rivers game. Columbus High School tennis ers Conference softball game. Conference softball game. The loss dropped the West team defeated host West Colum- Coach Olivia Scott’s Lady Carson Powell had two Columbus conference record bus 6-3 Wednesday in a Three Wolfpack put its Three Rivers hits and Lindsey Jones to 2-4 while St. Pauls evened its Rivers Conference match. Conference record at 6-0 and scored three runs for South TRC mark at 3-3. The Gators took wins in the season record at 10-0. Columbus, which remained Gage Hammonds had two of top four singles matches and The game was tied at 1-1 un- unbeaten in the Three Riv- West Columbus’ three hits for the top two doubles matches. til the fifth inning when White- ers Conference with a 6-0 the night. Hunter Norris got Results follow: ville scored two runs behind record. the other hit when he drove a East Columbus 6 singles by Lauren Hilbourn The win set up a show- double. West Columbus 3 and Courtney Grainger. A sac- down between South Colum- The Vikiings committed Singles: Tavo Palacios (EC) def. rifice fly by Eden Brown, a sac- bus and Whiteville when three errors in the loss. Ricky Herring, 6-3, 6-3; Marco Borja rifice bunt by Laura Thompson they are scheduled to meet McNeil struck out nine bat- (EC) def. Divine Hope, 6-4, 6-4; and a South Robeson throwing on April 5 at South Colum- ters and walked five in going Hector Palacios (EC) def. Grayson error brought in the Whiteville bus. Both teams go into the the distance. Dawson Caulder Jarvis, 6-3, 7-5; Haywood McKoy def. runs. spring break with 6-0 Three and Aaron Revels each had two Malcolm Stackhouse, 2-7, 6-1, 10-8; A South Robeson home run Rivers Conference records. hits for St. Pauls, which scored Devon Young (WC) def. Ethan Jenkins and a run-scoring single by Alexis Suggs was the win- two runs in the third inning, (6-1, 6-4; Tyrell Dundy (WC) def. Terry Grainger produced the first- ning pitcher, giving up eight one in the fourth and two in Brown, 6-1, 6-2. inning runs. hits and striking out three. the fifth. Doubles: T. Palacios-Borja (EC) Leviner relieved starter Ivy Red Springs is now 3-3 Cole Benton was the losing def. Herring-Jarvis, 8-0; H. Palacios- Hayes in the fifth inning. in the conference and 5-3 pitcher, recording seven strike- McKoy def. Hope-Stackhouse, 8-4; Kevin Williams throws for SCC, who won two games South Robeson’s conference overall. outs and walking four. Jenkins-Dundy (WC) def. Brown- record slipped to 4-2. Kushod Tucker, 8-6. against Surry Community College last week. The News Reporter, Monday, March 28, 2016 - 3-B

Eggs for one, eggs for all!

Whiteville Parks and Recreation held an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19. Three children found a “Special Egg,” which was worth a $5 gift card to Walmart. The gift cards were donated by the Columbus County Parks and Recreation Department. Special Egg Winners were (0-3) Deverrie Boatwright; (4-7) Tyson Wilcox Jr.; and (8-12) Ty Burton. Photos courtesy Charlotte Almada.

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Branch Win- tation or discrimination. We will not Stocking and assisting with items in food room. Assisting dows & Siding 910-618-4937 knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the in ordering and distribution to various places on campus law. All persons are hereby informed from food room. Monitoring and collecting necessary pa- that all dwellings advertised are avail- pRemieR living & RehAB Cen- able on an equal opportunity basis. To perwork for month reports. Assists Food Services Manager teR Now accepting applications for complain of discrimination, call HuD at all times. CNAs full time day/night/evening shift toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. and weekend CNAs all shifts. Non-exempt, hourly, full time position with benefits. EOE Wages commensurate with experi- You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org Behind Quality Ford ence. Please apply in person at 106 106 Quality Street, Whiteville Cameron St., Lake Waccamaw, NC 2012 KiA soul +, auto, Plus Trim By email at [email protected]. OR By fax to 910-646- 910-640-FAST (640-3278) 28450 Pkg., steering auto control, alloys, 2 BedRoom, 2 BAth house, locat- 3609 and/or mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of 53k. $12,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- ed on Merritt Rd. No smoking, no NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – 649-7531 pets. $800 mo. plus deposit. Power- stat. Call 654-5725 leave message Attn: Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager. 2013 foRd fiestA sedAn se trunk Ovarian Cancer Linked to Talc Powder spoiler, moonroof, alum wheels, 58k. 5 BR, 2 1/2 bath 2 story on 6 acres $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 with fish pond and small house on For questions, please call Tesa Bush at 910-646-3083 ext 205 If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Ovarian premises in Cerro Gordo. 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Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 wood Homes. 910-654-4128. 1. Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of work experience 2. Knowledge of volunteer recruitment, training and 2015 nissAn AltimA 2.5 S, intelli- key w/push-button start, Bluetooth, retention Animal Welfare Hotline 16k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- 3. Knowledge of campaign fundraising including leadership 649-7531 1.29 ac. niCe wooded lot on gifts, major gifts and general solicitations Whitehall Rd., Hallsboro. Perks for 4 bedrooms. $14,500. Call 910-682- 4. Knowledge of special event cultivation and donor 7941, 910-575-6273 recognition strategies 2014 foRd f-150 xl reg cab 4x2 lot foR sAle: Williams Township/ Preferred Requirements long bed, power plus pack, cruise, Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- 1. Master’s degree trailer hitch, 21k. $22,800. Fair Bluff ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. 2. 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No pets. $650 month, $650 deposit. 910-207-2213 scripts must be submitted in order to be considered for this SAVE MORE position. Deadline for applications is 5:00 pm on 3/31/2016. 3 BR, 2 BATH house, carport, $650 Call 855‐290‐6915 20% month. Security deposit required. Call Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the From exchange prices 910-368-6652. Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, PO Box 629, A�en�on: Animal niCe 4 BedRoom, 3 full bath brick P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Welfare, Raleigh, NC 27602 house, 2 car garage in country Cerro Gordo School District. $850 per mo. An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 106 Quality Street, Whiteville Call 910-770-4386. www.ncdoj.gov 910-640-FAST (640-3278) the news Reporter, monday, march 28, 2016 - 7B

A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase Being all of Tract #3 containing 2.29 in the notice of sale, provided that the Sale will be conducted at storage Aaron Stacy Turner, price will be required at the time of the acres, more or less, as shown and mortgagor has not cured the default facility located at: Executor of the estate of sale. Any successful bidder shall be delineated on map prepared by Barry at the time notice of termination is 10 West 6th Street William M. Brown, required to tender the full balance of L. Barber, RLS dated June 6, 1997 provided. You may be liable for rent Tabor City, NC 801 Bertonley Avenue 2 BedRoom ApARtment. No pets. the purchase price so bid in cash or and recorded in Map Book 63 at Page due under the agreement prorated to Date of Sale: April 2, 2016 Charlotte, NC 28211 Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call 642-4049. certified check at the time the Sub- 85 Columbus County Registry. the effective date of the termination. Time of Sale: 10:00 AM March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2016 stitute Trustee tenders to him a deed And Being more commonly known The date of this Notice is March 9, Items to be sold: Personal belongings for the property or attempts to tender as: 3165 Pocosin Road, Lake Wac- 2016. and furnishing belonging to: notiCe to CReditoRs such deed, and should said success- camaw, NC 28450 Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells T323A - Dereck Vereen STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ful bidder fail to pay the full balance The record owner(s) of the proper- Substitute Trustee T423 - Willis Nealy COuNTY OF COLuMBuS 2 BedRoom moBile home, East- purchase price so bid at that time, he ty, as reflected on the records of the 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 T321A - Sarah Norris The undersigned, RODNEY HAL over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. shall remain liable on his bid as pro- Register of Deeds, is/are Eric Stacy Charlotte, NC 28216 T112 - Diane Faulk SINGLETARY AND LINDA LOuISE 642-4049. vided for in North Carolina General Young. (704) 333-8107 T341 - Kim Clemons WEEKS, have qualified as Co-Exec- utors of the Estate of EVELYN M. SIN- 2 BR, 1 bath. Power Stat ready. $375 Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). The property to be offered pursuant http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ T124 - Tracy Brown GLETARY, late of Columbus County, monthly, $375 deposit. Off Farmers This sale will be held open ten (10) to this notice of sale is being offered 11-020273 T325 - Kim Clemons union Road. Call Linda 770-1211, days for upset bids as required by law. for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS March 28, April 4, 2016 T315B - Necola Hemingway and this is to notify all persons having leave message. Residential real property with less IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee T203 - Angie Stalvey claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned on or before nAKinA - 2 BR, 1 bath $400, 2BR, than 15 rental units, including sin- nor the holder of the note secured by notice of sale T102 - Maranda Lee gle-family residential real property: the deed of trust, being foreclosed, T318 - Eddie Vaughn June 28, 2016, pursuant to North 2bath $450, 3BR, 1bath $450, 3BR, Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, 2bath $500. $300 deposit. Washer, an order for possession of the prop- nor the officers, directors, attorneys, J. LIONEL TODD INVESTMENTS, Modern Self Storage or this notice shall be pled in bar of refrigerator, stove, lawn care, video erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. employees, agents or authorized rep- INC, successor to the Storage Place, By. W.D. Brooks, Jr. their recovery. All persons indebted surveillance, water included. Call 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and resentative of either Trustee or the P.O. Box 441, Whiteville, NC 28472, March 28, & 31, 2016 to said Estate will please make imme- 910-770-1922. against the party or parties in posses- holder of the note make any repre- will hold a public sale to dispose of notiCe to CReditoRs diate payment to the undersigned at sion by the clerk of superior court of sentation or warranty relating to the various items of personal property, smAll moBile home/CAmpeR Having qualified as Executor of the the following address: the county in which the property is title or any physical, environmental, pursuant to the assertion of a lien for for rent. Cable & all utilities furnished. estate of Luetta P. Lennon, deceased, This the 28th day of March, 2016. Call 910-445-1798 sold. Any person who occupies the health or safety conditions existing rental at its storage facility. late of Columbus County, the under- Rodney Hal Singletary, Co-Executor property pursuant to a rental agree- in, on, at or relating to the property The Sale will be conducted at the signed hereby notifies all persons 47 Pages Lane ment entered into or renewed on being offered for sale. Any and all following Storage Facility locations: having claims against the estate of Thomasville, GA 31792 or after October 1, 2007, may, after responsibilities or liabilities arising out The Storage Place said decedent to present them to the Linda Louise Weeks, Co-Executrix receiving notice of sale, terminate the of or in any way relating to any such 325 Strawberry Blvd. foR leAse - Available medium offic- undersigned within three (3) months 20 Park Place, Apt. 1 rental agreement by providing writ- condition expressly are disclaimed. Chadbourn, NC 28431 es 4 room. Memory Plaza. Call Mem- from the date of the first publication, Lenox, GA 31637 ten notice of termination to the land- This sale is made subject to all prior The Storage Place ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. or this notice will be pleaded in bar of LISA P. GREENE lord, to be effective on a date stated liens and encumbrances, and unpaid 210 7th Ave their recovery. All persons indebted to RESIDENT PROCESS AGENT foR leAse - Small 3 room office in the notice that is at least 10 days, taxes and assessments including but Chadbourn, NC 28431 said estate will please make immedi- P. O. Box 1467 available. Memory Plaza. Call Memory but not more than 90 days, after the not limited to any transfer tax associ- The Storage Place ate payment. Whiteville, NC 28472 Enterprises 910-642-5824. sale date contained in the notice of ated with the foreclosure. A deposit 213 E. Main St. This the 21st day of March, 2016. Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. sale, provided that the mortgagor has of five percent (5%) of the amount of Whiteville, NC 28472 foR Rent Downtown Commercial Albert Singletary, Executor of the Attorneys at Law Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. not cured the default at the time the the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- DATE OF SALE: April 9, 2016 estate of Luetta P. Lennon, P. O. Box 1467 Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. tenant provides the notice of termi- lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, TIME OF SALE: 325 Strawberry Blvd: 20356 NC Hwy 410 Whiteville, NC 28472 nation. upon termination of a rent- is required and must be tendered in 10:00 am foR Rent/leAse - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 Bladenboro, NC 28320 March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 2016 al agreement, the tenant is liable for the form of certified funds at the time 210 7th Ave: Immediately following room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 2016 ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. rent due under the rental agreement of the sale. This sale will be held open Strawberry Blvd Sale prorated to the effective date of the ten days for upset bids as required by 213 E. Main St, Whiteville Immediately notiCe to CReditoRs new offiCe foR Rent, conve- termination. law. Following the expiration of the following 7th Ave sale Having qualified as Executor of nient location near hospital. Call 910- SHORT Dated: 03.09.2016 statutory upset period, all remain- unit #110 Carlton Moody the estate of William M. Brown, 640-8098 Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DuE unit #112 Jessica McBride deceased, late of Columbus Coun- BROS. Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in unit #209 Tommy Hooks ty, the undersigned hereby notifies 5540 Centerview Drive, Ste. 416 a timely manner will result in a Dec- unit #214 Willie Milligan all persons having claims against RENT-A-CAR Raleigh, NC 27606 laration of Default and any deposit unit #324 Jacqueline Cherry the estate of said decedent to pres- singlewide moBile home lots March 28, April 4, 2016 will be frozen pending the outcome unit #327 Bertha Myles ent them to the undersigned within foR Rent. Call 642-2597 of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside unit #329 Jonathan Barber three (3) months from the date of the $ 95 notice of public for any reason, the Purchaser at the unit #330 Lashand Mason first publication, or this notice will be DAILY sale shall be entitled only to a return of unit #425 Sabrina Oliver pleaded in bar of their recovery. All 19 hearing Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall unit #W1 Denise Davis persons indebted to said estate will whiteville City have no further recourse against the unit #W8 George Coleman please make immediate payment. 642-4175 Council Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Sub- POSTED THIS THE 18th DAY OF This the 28th day of March, 2016. notice of stitute Trustee or the attorney of any MARCH , 2016 of the foregoing. J. LIONEL TODD INVESTMENTS, The Whiteville City Council will hold a foreclosure sale SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD INC, (successor to the Storage Place) public hearing as follows: ADD TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- BY: HENRIETTA TODD Want The Get HIGH-SPEED Date: April 12, 2016 NORTH CAROLINA ing in the property, be advised that an MARCH 28, APRIL 4, 2016 DISH! INTERNET COLuMBuS COuNTY Time: 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter Order for Possession of the property Best Deal promotional prices starting at only ... Special Proceedings No. 15 SP 176 as the agenda will allow may be issued in favor of the pur- $ 95 notice of sale On TV /mo. Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass Meeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, chaser. Also, if your lease began or $ 99 14. 24 Hill Plaza /mo. where available Date of Sale: April 6, 2016 was renewed on or after October 1, Modern Self-Storage, PO Box 458, & Internet? 19. Conditional use Permit: Request from for 12 months. Time of Sale: 2:00 p.m. 2007, be advised that you may termi- Whiteville, NC 28472 will hold a pub- Charles G. McClure, III for a condi- Place of Sale: Columbus County nate the rental agreement upon writ- lic sale to dispose of various items Call Now and Ask How! tional use permit for a solar energy Courthouse ten notice to the landlord, to be effec- of personal property, pursuant to the system, large scale (solar farm) at Description of Property: tive on a date stated in the notice that assertion of a lien for rental at Mod- 4159 James B White Highway South 1-800-405-5081 Lying and being in Bogue Township, is at least 10 days, but no more than ern Self-Storage facility. Items will be All o ers require 24-month commitment and credit qualication. (tax parcel #4974). Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB62015 Columbus County, North Carolina: 90 days, after the sale date contained sold individually and in bulk. *O er subject to change based on premium channel availability That certain 1.11 acre tract or parcel Citizens interested in the proposal of property located in Bogue Town- are invited to attend and participate ship, Columbus County, North Caro- in the public hearing. Changes may be made in the above proposal as a BABY POWDER lina, bounded on the North by lands of OR OTHER TALCUM POWDER LINKED TO Michael Glenn Soles, et ux, described result of debate, objection, or dis- Beautiful Light Inn cussion. in Deed recorded in Book 890, Page 150 Beautiful Lane Whiteville, NC 28472 OVARIAN CANCER 231, Columbus County Registry Hiram J. Marziano, II Long-term use of baby/talcum powder is linked to and by lands of Terry E. Soles, et City of Whiteville 919-836-8888 ovarian cancer. If you or a loved one suffered from Planning Director ovarian cancer after using Johnson’s Baby Powder, ux described in Deed recorded in Accepting applications - affordable housing for Shower to Shower or other talcum powder, you may be Book 537, Page 809, said Registry; 910-640-1380 entitled to substantial compensation. Call us at March 28, April 4, 2016 seniors ages 62 and over. Monthly rent is based on 1-800-THE-EAGLE now. No fees or costs until your bounded on the South by the North- case is settled or won. We practice law only in ern margin of SR 1714 (Old Wilming- each applicant’s individual income. Some income notice of sale Arizona, but associate with lawyers throughout the U.S. ton Road); bounded on the East by restrictions apply. Monthly rent includes all utilities GOLDBERG & OSBORNE lands of Terry E. Soles described in 915 W. Camelback Rd. 1-800-THE-EAGLE Deed recorded in Book 381, Page IN THE GENERAL COuRT OF JuSTICE plus water & trash. Phoenix, AZ 85013 (1-800-843-3245) 500, said Registry; and bounded on OF NORTH CAROLINA www.1800theeagle.com Opena 7Week Days the West by lands of Michael Glenn SuPERIOR COuRT DIVISION Soles, et al described in Deed record- COLuMBuS COuNTY ed in Book 357, Page 829, said Regis- 11SP243 try, and being as more fully shown and IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- delineated on that certain map enti- SuRE OF A DEED OF TRuST EXE- tled “Survey for Conveyance to Janet CuTED BY ERIC STACY YOuNG S. Pennell”, dated January 18, 2008 AND LINETTE JACOBS DATED prepared by Samuel Landy Anderson, JuNE 20, 2006 AND RECORDED IN II. PLS. Said map is recorded in Deed BOOK RB 856 AT PAGE 658 IN THE Book 940, Page 929 of the Columbus COLuMBuS COuNTY PuBLIC REG- County Registry and is incorporated ISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry under and by virtue of the power and herein by reference the same as if fully facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site set forth hereunder. authority contained in the above-ref- Being the same land as that conveyed erenced deed of trust and because of management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or by Margaret Soles, et al to Janel S. default in the payment of the secured stop by today to find out about our move in specials and Pennell by Deed dated March 21, indebtedness and failure to per- 2008 recorded in Deed Book 940, form the stipulation and agreements our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! Page 927, Columbus County Registry. therein contained and, pursuant to The above described property is the demand of the owner and holder of Covey Run Apartments same property as conveyed in Deed the secured debt, the undersigned dated September 16, 2008 from Janet substitute trustee will expose for sale 910-640-1656 S. Pennell to Joshua Adam Ham- at public auction to the highest bidder monds recorded in Book 941, Page for cash at the usual place of sale at 540 of the Columbus County Registry. the county courthouse of said county Covey Run II Apartments Property Address: 525 Old Wilming- at 11:30AM on April 11, 2016 the fol- 910-640-2438 ton Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 lowing described real estate and any NCBYTRAIN.ORG Parcel ID#: 93206 other improvements which may be Office Hours are: (Description of Manufactured Home) situated thereon, in Columbus Coun- Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm Make: CMH Year: 2009 Model: ty, North Carolina, and being more VALuE I particularly described as follows: *rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify Serial Number(s): HHCO17929NC (the “Manufactured Home” herein) Record Owners: Joshua Adam Ham- monds UTERINE CANCER ALERT Address of Property: 525 Old Wilm- ington Road Covey Reserve Apartments Power Morcellator Compensation Whiteville, NC 28472 The FDA issued a warning that power morcellation Deed of Trust: “An Affordable Community for Seniors” devices (commonly used during hysterectomy Book: RB 945 Page: 60 and fibroid surgeries) can spread uterine cancer. Dated: October 27, 2008 Grantors: Joshua Adam Hammonds, If You or a Loved One Were Diagnosed With UTERINE unmarried CANCER After Surgery With This Device Call Now. Original Beneficiary: Vanderbilt Mort- gage and Finance, Inc. CONDITIONS OF SALE: Should the MONEY DAMAGES CALL1-800-483-7500 property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the tax of Forty-five Cents (45¢) per One Hun- OVARIAN CANCER ALERT dred Dollars ($100.00) required by Talcum Powder Compensation N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1). AVAILABLE UNITS NOW This sale is made subject to all unpaid Studies show that regular use of the following Talcum taxes and superior liens or encum- Call for Move In Specials Powder Products may increase risk of OVARIAN CANCER: brances of record and assessments, •Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder® if any, against the said property, and Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thur. 8:30 am to3:00 •Shower to Shower® any recorded leases. 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