Columbus Ranks First in Toxic Air Pollution
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Monday, October 3, 2011 Nakina woman killed in crash Columbus Volume 121, Number 27 on Tursday Whiteville, North Carolina ranks frst n Victim was passenger 50 Cents in car that hit oak tree and fence. in toxic air Inside Today By BOB HIGH Staff Writer pollution 4-A By NICOLE CARTRETTE r8PNBOFTDBQFTLJE- A 56-year-old Reaves Ferry Road woman was killed Thurs- Staff Writer OBQQJOHBUUFNQU day afternoon in a single-vehi- cle crash that involved the car A report released by the Southern Envi- r+VSZDPOWJDUTUXPJO in which she was a front-seat ronmental Law Center, an environmental passenger that slammed into advocacy think-tank, puts Columbus County ESVHDBTFT a tree along N.C. 905 north of at the top of the list when it comes to toxic the Poley Bridge Church Road air pollution. intersection. The organization reports that, according Kimberly Smith died from to Federal Environmental Protection Agency the impact of the front and Data in 2010, Columbus County ranked higher passenger side of the 1999 than any other county in the state for the Ford Crown Victoria driven by pounds of toxic pollution released into the air. her daughter, Shauna Leanne Columbus County industries released Smith, 21, also of Reaves Ferry See Bad air, page 2-A Road, according to Highway Patrol Trooper Mark Gore. Shauna Smith was trapped in the wreckage for over an hour, and was airlifted to New Project Soccer Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington with appears unlikely Today’s several injuries. 8th of year By NICOLE CARTRETTE American Profle Kimberly Smith’s death is Staff Writer features “BOW the eighth of the year in rural Columbus County, compared to A project code named “Project Soccer” WOW WOW!” Ca- 22 at this time last year. that was expected to bring as many as 1,500 nine agility events Gore said Shauna Smith jobs to the Columbus County border via the was driving an estimated 65 establishment of a facility on property in bring out the best in mph on N.C. 905 about 2/10ths Brunswick County appears to be a win for people and dogs. South Carolina and loss for North Carolina. See Woman dies, page 4-A Spokespeople with Continental Tire are expected to make an official announcement today that they have chosen a more than 1,100- DIDYOB? Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist acre site in Sumter, S.C. for a multi-million Did you observe ... Charlotte dollar project that will establish a manufac- Fatal wreck turing facility, warehouse and research and A frefghter watches an approaching AirLink helicopter as he helps Tabor City native Jody Gore, frefghter development center, according to sources carry Shauna Smith, 21, from her destroyed car after a single-vehicle close to the N.C. Department of Commerce. recruitment coordinator for wreck on Seven Creeks Highway Thursday afternoon. Smith’s mother, The news comes after months of an- the University of Michigan is WFD chief Kim Smith, 58, was killed in the wreck. See Project Soccer, page 12-A and son of Linda and Joey By JEFFERSON WEAVER Gore of Bethel, on the Today Staff Writer Show last Tuesday when David Yergeau will be Investigation at Ann Curry did a segment on Whiteville’s Fire Chief, ac- New women’s business the school and admissions?... cording to City Manager Larry Faison. Social Services Jack McPherson driving a Yergeau has 30 years ex- group starting this week tractor and 30-foot goose- perience in fire operations in is still ongoing Charlotte, one of the largest neck trailor to WHS this it. They suggested we expand it metropolitan departments By JEFFERSON WEAVER nNew special session 9 a.m. Tuesday. morning to be decorated by in the state. He served as a Staff Writer to women throughout the county through the other chambers. The the FFA for Friday’s Home- chief/assistant chief in a vol- By NICOLE CARTRETTE A new networking group for area other chambers of commerce were coming Parade?... unteer department for more Staff Writer than 10 years. businesswomen will meet for the just as receptive and excited.” first time this week. Several national studies have Faison made the an- In the wake of the Columbus County Social Women Leading Columbus will shown the fastest growing trend in nouncement Friday. Services director being placed on investigative hold its first gathering Thursday the small business world is owner- “The city received more leave with pay, the social services board has County Deaths at 7:52 a.m. at City Cuisine Corner ship by women. Some have started than 30 applications for the called yet another special called meeting for Bistro in downtown Whiteville. The sideline businesses, while others position since the initial Tuesday Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. Whiteville formal meeting starts at 8:10 a.m. Ev- opened their doors due to retire- advertisement that followed The purpose of the meeting is to “continue Norman Beck eryone is welcome, but attendees are ment, unemployment and layoffs. John Cook’s resignation investigations,” DSS board chairman Michael asked to RSVP as soon as possible. The group’s mission is two-fold, Gracie Jernigan Byrd in mid 2010,” said Faison. Lewis explained. “This is to cover the opening “The idea to start this group Young said. “We want to support, Eloise Snowten Cook resigned as chief due meetings law if any more than two members came from Deborah Blythe, one of promote and develop women busi- to health problems, and now are present.” Bolton our chamber members,” said Janice ness leaders throughout Columbus works in the city’s inspec- The decision to call a special meeting comes Annie Ree Melvin Kinlaw Young, executive vice president of County, and promote the economy of tions department. after Lewis originally said board members Earl James Daniels the Greater Whiteville Chamber of Columbus County.” Since Cook stepped down, would work in sets of two to avoid the need to Commerce. “We took the idea to our WLC is primarily designed Tabor City the position has been held call a public meeting under state law. board, and they heartily endorsed See Women, page 2-A Gary Carlyle ‘Butch’ Lewis See Chief, page 9-A See DSS, page 2-A J.W. Brooks Wright Nakina Kimberly Smith Nettie G. Smith Cerro Gordo Hunting tourism meeting draws crowd Allen Ralph Burnett nBoard to be formed to explore options. for local businesses ranging from meat processors purchase hunting land. and taxidermists to hunting supply houses, motels “We have a lot of people interested in leases, even and restaurants. short-term leases,” he said. “People want someplace By JEFFERSON WEAVER “I don’t understand hunting,” Holcomb admitted, to go hunting.” Index Staff Writer “but I know tourism and marketing. That’s where While no one expects a flood of hunters and fisher- &EJUPSJBMT" you folks come in.” men into the county immediately, most of those who A new take on an old idea—encouraging hunting- 0CJUVBSJFT" Worley said the concept came about due to con- spoke at the meeting were supportive of the idea. related tourism in Columbus County—received 4QPSUT# cerns over the loss of tobacco buyout money. The When Holcomb asked how many in the room were enthusiastic support Tuesday from sportsmen, fund is being phased out, and could be gone within landowners interested in possibly making their $SJNF" farmers, business owners and community leaders. five years. With a turnover rate of four to one, that property available, nearly half raised their hands. -JGFTUZMFT" Jennifer Holcomb of the Columbus County Tour- means a loss of $48 million to the local economy. Another dozen or so were interested in possibly ism Bureau said she was encouraged by the turnout “A lot of smaller farmers count on the tobacco guiding visiting hunters for pay. and the discussion. money to pay their taxes,” he explained. “When that Lt. Matt Long of the Wildlife Resources Commis- “There is some incredible potential here for a is gone, they will have to sell their land. We don’t sion said the state’s rules on paid guiding are not whole new industry in Columbus County,” she said. want to see that happen here.” very stringent. Holcomb told the crowd of around 30 that Chan- Tuesday’s meeting brought together a range of “It’s pretty easy to get a hunting guide license,” dler Worley of the Tourism Board first came up with stakeholders from hunters and farmers to small busi- he said. the concept of connecting out-of-town hunters with ness owners and real estate dealers. Marty Lanier Long also answered questions regarding liability, limited access to land with local farmers and land- of Mossy Oak Properties, a national chain, said he the state’s registered land program, and an ongoing holders. Area hunters could act as guides, helping was curious about the initiative. Due to the down effort to connect hunters with available land across alleviate some of the unemployment problem in the economy, he said, his company has very few calls to area. Visitors would also be supplied with contacts See Tourism, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, October 3, 2011
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the state. looking for a place to hunt,” On top of the agenda will be “We have much of this in- Long said. “That’s all they the establishment of a central October 3, 2011 formation already available,” want—a place to get in the website bringing everything Long said. “When the Com- woods and get away from ev- from guides to dining together, mission’s new website goes erything. More than 50 percent along with marketing strate- Whiteville.com online, it will be even easier. of North Carolina’s land is not gies based on popular game Biser Ball The problem you are going accessible for hunting. The animals. The board will also Sports Trivia to face is making Columbus gamelands are popular, but lay down some ideas on pack- County stand out of the crowd they are also open to anyone age deals similar to those of- Question #116: Name of all 100 counties.” and can get busy. The people fered by golfing destinations the six Smith brothers Long also suggested that if we check just want to get away in Myrtle Beach. who have had a big hand a central information source from it all for a while and “We have Raleigh, Wilm- in the success of South was created, all the registered spend some time outside.” ington, Charlotte, the military Columbus High School hunting guides on the list Long said the state’s land bases, and the beaches not football since the mid- could help each other, shifting registration program, the new very far away,” Worley said. 1990s. clients to other guides if the landowner protection act, and “People will sacrifice to hunt. Answer: Find the answer preferred guide is busy. other rules regarding hunting We can make this happen.” today, at Whiteville.com, in “You see it in different parts permission “could actually “I felt really, really excited our Sports Section. of the state, especially with benefit this initiative. about this,” Holcomb said salt water fishing guides,” “All these rules are about Wednesday. “To see people Whiteville.com Long explained. “One person stewardship of the land and coming together and support- Reader is booked up this week, so he the resources,” he explained. ing something like this is re- transfers the fisherman down “You have to protect the re- ally big. This could be a new Photos the street to the next fellow. source, or you have no reason path for our county, and help People work together and it to go hunting. One of the first farmers, hunters, hunting works out for everybody.” steps is making sure the land- clubs and small businesses, As publicly accessible hunt- owner has some control over too.” ing lands become more scarce, who is on his property. If he For more information Long said, there is a higher de- can make a few dollars from it, about the hunting tourism mand for places where people too, to help pay the taxes next initiative, call the tourism of- can hunt, even if they have to year, that’s all fine and good. ” fice at 640-2818. travel and pay. Another meeting will be Jefferson Weaver “Whiteville High School “My officers are all the time held in October, after a board band bucket shakers... 910-642-4104 ext. 227 checking people from way out is created to flesh out ideas for [email protected] collecting for much-need- of town who come down here the hunting tourism initiative. ed uniforms.” Submitted by: Becky High
Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist DSS Continued from page 1-A Easy ride Some pets walked and some pets rode in the second Last week after a lengthy personnel policies. the employees but the clients we 1,774 closed session, DSS Director “An employee alleging illegal serve as well.” annual PAWS Walk Saturday to beneft the Families Gerald Fogle was placed on discrimination has the right It is not the first time Fogle, Number of comments First women’s shelter in Whiteville. that our readers have administrative leave with pay to bypass the internal agency a former regional state social posted in response to but officials say it is a “non- grievance process, including services director and interim news articles since Octo- disciplinary action.” mediation, and appeal directly director with Horry County So- ber, 2008, when we began The News Reporter has to the State Personnel Commis- cial Services in South Carolina, taking comments. Bad air learned that Fogle was ordered sion,” states the online Office of has been the center of a social Continued from page 1-A not to speak with any DSS em- State Personnel manual. services board probe since he ployees and to stay away from With Fogle on administra- was hired in 2010. Whiteville.com nearly 4 million pounds Paper Riegelwood Mill re- the department during his leave. tive leave, he may not have the In January of this year, after Poll Question compared with the second leases more than 3.9 million Lewis said the investigation opportunity to respond to the months of special called meet- of the Week highest ranked county for pounds a year, according to could take up to 30 days and Joan complaint or appeal and it may ings and controversy shrouded toxic pollution, New Ha- the report. The company is- Stephens, the agency’s income be left up to Stephens, as the in closed sessions an “investi- How many hours a week do nover County, with slightly sued a statement in response maintenance administrator, has interim director. gation” was “dismissed,” ac- you watch television? more than 3 million pounds to the report and defended its been named interim director. Last week, after a special cording to DSS board officials. The largest group, one- released. operations. The action appears to be called meeting that launched That investigation was con- third of the people who re- Nearby Brunswick Coun- “We have been and will connected with a complaint the probe, Lewis was hesitant to nected with Fogle taking a one- sponded to this week’s poll, ty is a part of that list, also, continue to operate our mill filed with the State Office of speak in detail about the situa- week paid vacation prior to say they just watch televi- ranking 10th in the state with within permit limits and in Personnel by an employee who tion, but did say “we want to free a 24-month probation period. sion 1-5 hours a week. One more than 1.2 million pounds compliance with applicable was terminated in August for up the environment.” Fogle consequently reimbursed quarter say the tube burns associated with industries air quality standards. In fact, profane comments she posted on “What can you say?” Fogle the county $1,451 for 37.5 hours up an hour or two each and plants there. we frequently go beyond min- her Facebook account about her told The News Reporter the of vacation pay. night, and another quar- The Southern Environ- imum regulatory require- job and clients on three separate night of the meeting. Fogle said Lewis had made statements ter say they watch “about mental Law Center empha- ments. We continue to reduce occasions. the allegations being made had that the allegations were “pretty every night, and more on sizes that toxic air pollution emissions through efficient The employee is alleging that not been shared with him during serious” at that time and that weekends.” Nearly 10 per- includes chemicals known operations and improving her termination was racially the closed session. the board was going to “bite the cent watch TV more than to cause cancer. Columbus technology,” said Kim Clew- motivated and it is believed that “If there are other employ- bullet” one way or the other. 40 hours each week, and County ranked number one is, communications manager DSS board members are looking ees who have posted comments Fogle serves at the will only four percent watch it in the amount of known for the Georgetown SC and into her complaint. about clients on Facebook pages of the five-member social “less than one hour, usually carcinogens released total- Riegelwood mills. County Commissioner Ed- they should be terminated also. services board. Board mem- by accident.” ing 197,082 pounds –that is Others listed in the 2010 win Russ, who serves on the Right is right and fair is fair,” bers are Russ, Lewis, Ruth DSS board, said Thursday that Russ said last week. Storms, Peggy Gerald and just three positions ahead of data include West Fraser This Week: Car phone? tomorrow’s special called meet- Fogle said Wednesday he Marie Campbell. Brunswick County, ranked Armour Mill with just less ing will likely take place behind could not comment on the situ- fourth with 103,151 pounds of than 43,000 pounds, Hexion Whiteville.com closed doors as the board begins ation but did say: “Let them known carcinogens released Specialty Chemicals with interviewing employees of the do what they are going to do. Photos into the air. 41,680 pounds, Oak-Bark with department. I certainly don’t think there of the Week The center’s press release 2345 pounds and Silar LLC Nicole Cartrette Though county employees, has been any wrongdoing. I’ve coincides with recent meet- Silar Laboratories with 474 910-642-4104 ext. 225 some employees including DSS simply tried to make Columbus [email protected] ings of the N.C. General pounds. workers are covered by state County DSS better, not just for Assembly’s Environmental But for a county with one Review Commission, which of the highest unemploy- is considering an amend- ment rates in the state along ment of a Senate Bill that with a designation as being Women would repeal “health-based one of the most economically Continued from page 1-A protections for the air people depressed, some see a com- breath against actual concen- promise of the environment • WCHS @ ECHS trations of toxic and cancer- as a necessary exchange for for women business owners, membership in the chamber continually change. No dues Football causing air pollutant from jobs. women in management in for of commerce. will be charged.” multiple large industrial The Columbus County and non-profit organizations Blythe emphasized that the Danish will be served and sources, including coal-fired Planning Board recently and elected officials. group will give women busi- beverages may be purchased power plants,” the press re- took issue with language in a Young said the group also ness leaders more opportuni- at Thursday’s meeting, Young lease reads. draft land use plan that they plans to promote business to ties to learn from each other, said. A panel of local business- Advocates say the state’s saw as being anti-industry. business relationships, help “but we’ll keep it light and women from across the county, largest “polluters” are push- “Industries which are nox- mentor new startups, make have some fun too.” led by Beverly Walton Weber, ing for the repeals. ious by reason of the emis- good use of technology, and While the meeting is set will speak at the first session. “As state politicians seek sion of smoke, dust, glare, help provide resources for new for Whiteville, the group is For more information, call to allow more toxic pollution noise, odor and vibration startups. By working closely countywide, Blythe said. 642-3171 or 910-755-6151. • Pine Tree Festival in the air people breathe, a and that deal primarily in with the chamber, Young said, “The meetings will move Jefferson Weaver majority of the U.S. House hazardous products such as the group hopes to recognize from one location to another 910-642-4104 ext. 227 of Representatives last week explosives should not be lo- local women business lead- so lots of businesses will get [email protected] passed H.R. 2401 to block cated in Columbus County,” ers and promote the value of exposure and the format will limits on toxic air pollution the original land use plan from coal-fired power plants draft read. and cement kilns such as the Planning board members proposed Titan cement kiln said the language was too Scout car wash is Oct. 8 FRANK THEATRES in New Hanover County, de- prohibitive and with eco- A car wash to raise funds Bastug, a Life Scout in COASTAL spite known health risks and nomic development and job for the Eagle Scout project of Troop 513, will use the funds STADIUM 10 • East Bladen @ WHS thousands of lives that the creation a top goal, not the Noah Bastug is set for Satur- to complete his Eagle project – Showtimes (910) 754-7469 Soccer EPA and the American Lung right language for the plan day, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. until a prayer garden at the church. www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Association estimate could and it was changed. 12 noon at the Sacred Heart 5200 Bridgers Road be saved by such limits,” the Catholic Church on Lee Street press release reads. across rom Whiteville High One of Columbus Coun- Nicole Cartrette School. ty’s largest employers has 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Pictures in The Pumpkin Patch! the highest emissions in [email protected] 'BNJMJFTt$IJMESFOt1FUT the state, according to the report. 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By JEFFERSON WEAVER learn more about —and enjoy Staff Writer —the depot. “The people of Whiteville Music, dancing, kids and Columbus County worked games, food and family fun to save the depot,” she said, will be the focus of a new “and it’s nice to give something series of events starting at back to the community.” Vineland Station this week. “The depot is for everyone, The first Alive at Five, a and we want people to realize free concert and mini-festi- that,” said Steinberg. “We want val, will be held Oct. 6 from to invite everyone to come 5-8 p.m. The event is free with down and enjoy the entertain- food, refreshments and beer ment at no charge, and enjoy available for purchase. downtown Whiteville at the Two popular music groups, same time.” the Craig Woolard Band and No coolers will be allowed, Blackwater Rhythm and but lawn chairs are encour- Blues Band, will provide a aged. While the grown-ups concert at the depot. are enjoying the street dance, The event is a cooperative Stanley said, youngsters can effort of the Whiteville Down- have fun at the bounce houses town Development Commis- and other activities targeting sion (WDDC), the Vineland children. Station Committee, the city, “We plan this to be the first and a number of other orga- of many Live at Five concerts,” nizations. Stanley said. “We have an “This is going to be a big excellent downtown for shop- event for downtown White- ping and entertainment, and ville,” said Tom Stanley of the depot is a grand venue for the WDDC. everyone to enjoy.” Ellen Steinberg of the For more information about Vineland Station Depot Com- the event, contact the WDDC at mittee said the event is de- 642-9212. signed to help area residents
Staff photo by Fuller Royal Staff photo by Fuller Royal Jacqueline Rapelye Jacob Long Fall Special Two at WHS are nominees for Bryan Scholarship at Davidson By FULLER ROYAL interested in North Carolina “This is such a huge honor Schools Academic Superstar. 10% OFF Staff Writer State University, East Carolina because Davidson College is After high school, she said University, Western Carolina a prestigious school and I am she would like to attend col- ALL SERVICES Whiteville High School University, the University of happy to be acknowledged for lege and major in chemical Including: has submitted seniors Jacob North Carolina at Wilmington my hard work,” she said. “The engineering and minor in Long and Jacqueline Rapelye and Southeastern Community Bryan Scholarship is impor- Spanish. 0JM$IBOHFTt5VOF6QTt8BTIFT for Davidson College’s Bryan College. tant because it could help my Chemistry is her favorite Now through October 31st Scholarship. “My favorite class this se- parents and me financially class. 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