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•Gator boys down Mustangs for first Three Rivers Conference win. •Wolfpack teams trample St. Pauls. •Stallions rally past Red Springs. •Fairmont teams take wins over West Columbus High School.

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Volume 124, Number 61 moped rules Whiteville, North Carolina could change 75 Cents By ALLEN TURNER Staff Writer Inside Some major changes in motor vehicle laws and regulations under consideration in Ra- leigh could make a lot of difference to people 2-A whose driver’s licenses are up for renewal and •Brunswick County to people who depend on mopeds for trans- school donates portation. The DMV is considering allowing the online books to Old Dock renewal of driver’s licenses, and allowing Elementary. experienced drivers to skip several examina- tions. A public hearing on the proposal was 3-A held in Raleigh Tuesday and, while no other hearings are scheduled, the DMV is accept- •Veterans memorial ing comments on the proposed rule change park plan through Feb. 13. rejected by college The proposed changes to the N.C. Admin- board. istrative Code would allow for the remote renewal of a driver’s license provided that the Carlton Williamson, Jim High, Gary Lanier, Emlyn Koster and Butch Blanchard gather Wednesday applicant is a resident of North Carolina, and 4-A afternoon to discuss the floor plans for the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences in Whiteville. Koster, the remove the written test for remote renewals, •South Carolina man director the museum in Raleigh, was in town with others from the state capital to see the renovations remove the road sign test requirement for pleads in 2011 that are taking place for the Feb. 28 re-opening of the museum. remote renewals, remove the road test require- ment for remote renewals, and remove the Tabor City murder. photo requirement for remote renewals if the applicant has an existing DMV photo on file. 8-A DMV Commissioner Kelly Thomas said at •Whiteville Council, N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Tuesday’s hearing, “This online renewal sys- staff emphasize tem is much like your personal online banking system. You would set up your own personal saving soccer field. at Whiteville set to open Feb. 28 security log-in unique to your experience.” Thomas estimated the system with the rule The newly renovated branch of changes would save the state money and time, DIDYOB? the N.C. Museum of Natural Sci- since DMV officials predict thathis year could Did you observe ... ences in Whiteville will be unveiled bring 1.4 million license renewal requests. He to the public on Saturday, Feb. 28. A said that is why the General Assembly last team from Raleigh, including Em- summer passed legislation giving DMV the au- Magistrate Ava lyn Koster, PhD, director of the N.C thority to make the changes administratively. Ward receiving a Museum of Natural Sciences, was in Reaction to the proposed changes was Whiteville Wednesday. They came to mixed, according to WTVD in Durham. Ryan plaque today for meet with the executive board of the Lee of Raleigh said, “I think it’s a great idea local Friends of the Museum group, years of service as to look over the floor plans and more. See Changes, page 9-A she retires to join Repurposing steps are being with the Friends of the Museum in filiate status. Dating to 1879, it is also made to create a dynamic indoor- Whiteville, this community now has the most visited museum in North former magistrate outdoor nature and science learning an indoor-outdoor learning center Carolina and one of the most inno- Thinking downstream center to feature new exhibits, an to enable its students and families vative institutions of its kind glob- and husband Mack investigate lab, nature exploration to explore the natural world close ally. Based in Raleigh, the museum Ward in their center, an outdoor nature play space, to home and a base from which the strives to reach every region of the City manager and and a distance learning classroom. museum can deliver programs to the state, especially rural communities. Chadbourn home? The grand opening and ribbon cut- surrounding rural region.” “When the doors open to this fa- public works eye ... One year ago to- ting is set for 10 a.m. and the public The N.C. Museum of Natural Sci- cility, we will have a new beginning is invited. ences, based in Raleigh, an agency to provide our children, and the drainage problems day was the first of “It is thrilling to extend the of the N.C. Department of Environ- entire community, with high-quality reach of our mission into Colum- ment and Natural Resources, is the science programming,” said Harold By JEFFERSON WEAVER two winter storms bus County,” said Koster. “Made largest natural sciences museum in See Museum, page 12-A Staff Writer to hit Columbus possible through a partnership the Southeast with Smithsonian Af- Solving a drainage problem today can County? ... lead to more problems years down the road, according to Whiteville City Manager Dar- ren Currie. Chamber honors Collins, McNeill That’s why Currie is working with White- County Deaths ville Public Works to solve current infrastruc- By LES HIGH ture issues while thinking ahead to prevent others down the line. Whiteville Editor “You always have to plan ahead,” Currie Betty Reeves-Williamson The Columbus Chamber of said earlier this week. “If you don’t, it comes Charlotte Inez M. Verrett Commerce and Tourism recog- back to haunt you later.” Nakina nized Johnny McNeill with the Currie, who began work with the city last Sol B. Mann Community Spirit month, is meeting with Newlyn McCullen of Joseph R. Piggott the Wastewater Department and Travis Faulk Fair Bluff Award and Todd Collins with an Honorary Lifetime Mem- of Public Works to hammer out a list of the Clarence Herbert Harp bership at its annual banquet city’s main problem areas, as well as what jessue y Monday night. improvements need to be prioritized. The city’s $11 million renovation of the Lake Waccamaw Geoff Hopkins of First Bank is the organization’s new wastewater plant and establishment of a Anna Lois Blackwell chairman, replacing attorney regional sewer system didn’t end White- Sidney Matthews Kevin Williamson. Monday’s ville’s infrastructure problems, Currie said, although the project was a step in the right Tabor City banquet marked the first anni- versary of the merged Greater direction. There are still aging sewer pipes, Brenda Gail Chavis Whiteville Chamber of Com- worn-out water lines and unmaintained Ricky Dale Godwin merce and Columbus County stormwater drainage ditches to handle. Travel and Tourism. “We have some serious issues in water Terry Mann presented the distribution and wastewater disposal that Sol B. Mann Award to McNeill, still need to be addressed,” he said. “Those Index who was surrounded by sev- problems aren’t always easy to see – they’re eral family members. below ground, obviously – and it’s hard some- Editorials ...... 10-A “This year’s recipient has Whiteville Mayor Terry Mann presents the Sol B. Mann Community Spirit times to know a problem is growing until it’s Obituaries ...... 8-A been contributing to our com- Award to Johnny McNeill Monday night. The award, given annually by the too late.” Sports ...... 1-B munity for a long, long time,” Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, recognizes community Stormwater drainage continues to be a Crime ...... 4-A Mann said. “He had a close members who “go beyond the call of duty to make this a better place to headache for the city, Currie said, although live.” At center is McNeill’s daughter, Mary Hooks. Several of McNeill’s he said some improvements have been made Living ...... 1-C See Chamber, page 6-A family were on hand for the presentation. See Drainage, page 6-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 Raleigh child’s party Friday will benefit Old Dock kids The story last week about 6-year-old Adeline Layton’s birthday party in Raleigh on Friday, Jan. 30, being used to help supply Old Dock Elemen- tary students with art supplies has had further developments. Her grandfather, retired Rev. Paul Layton of the Bladen Springs community in Bladen County, visited The News Re- porter office last week to pur- chase several copies of the is- sue with his granddaughter’s photo on the front page. Adeline’s photo was used with the story about Lacy Elementary School in Raleigh donating almost 400 books and a mass of art supplies to Adeline Layton’s Old Dock’s students. Rev. Lay- ton spent 15 years as pastor “This party for Adeline re- of Chadbourn Presbyterian ally started as an exercise in giving back. We’re fortunate Union Elementary School in Shallotte held a book drive to help Old Dock Elementary School restock its library, which Church before his retirement, our kids don’t really go with- was destroyed in the Feb. 7 fire. More than one hundred boxes of books were delivered to the school on Monday. and he is really a proud grand- father. out, so my wife encouraged Sharing in the event were, from left: Union Principal Vickie Smith, Union parent volunteer Katherine Norfleet, Old Adeline to consider having her Dock Principal Ronna Gore and parent volunteer coordinator Ryan Gore. And, this week Old Dock El- ementary received a phone call friends make contributions to from Nashville, Tenn. The call a cause rather than bringing was from Ms. Peaches Gunter gifts. Adeline loves art, and Blank of Nashville, who is a was looking for an art-related great-aunt of Adeline, and she cause when we learned of the Brunswick County school donates is sending a cash donation to fire at Old Dock,” Jason Layton the school to honor Adeline. said of his daughter. Adeline’s great-aunt is a for- “She’s happy to know that books to Old Dock Elementary mer chairman of the Board of people cared enough to fol- Trustees for N.C. State Univer- low her lead, and her parents be donated to ODES), stu- nHundreds of books find sity, and member of the UNC couldn’t be prouder,” the fa- dents at Union Elementary new home at Old Dock Board of Governors. ther added. (Bob High) Elementary. can freely chew gum all day at school. The two female el- By WALLYCE TODD ementary principals joined Staff Writer in song as they laughed together about gum chew- Chapter Two of the best ing (check out the video on feel good story of 2015 — the Whiteville.com). love and support for Old “Today, we saw both ends Dock Elementary School of the spectrum,” Ronna (ODES) continues. Gore said, “the giving end Union Elementary School and the receiving end.” (UES) in Shallotte has more “Just because we live in than 600 students in grades Brunswick County, we don’t K-5. The original desire of just take care of Bruns- This Valentine’s Day, give a gift two grades to help ODES re- wick County,” Smith stated. stock all the books lost from “We’re just doing what good that truly celebrates an its library due to the Jan. 7 people do.” unforgettable moment in your life. fire bloomed into a whole- school book drive donation. Wallyce Todd (910) 642-4104 ext. 225 Boutique On Monday, a big box [email protected] 1017 S. Madison St. 642-9881 truck driven by Ken Mi- chaels of the Brunswick County Maintenance De- partment made its way from one neighboring county Visit Cox Furniture to another, filled with ap- proximately 100 boxes of Brunswick County Schools allowed one of its big box books collected by children trucks to the cross county line and deliver hundreds For Your Next Mattress in Shallotte. of books to Old Dock. Helping were Vickie Smith, Ryan Union Elementary Prin- Gore, Ken Michaels, Brandy Lee and Ronna Gore. cipal Vickie Smith, Par- ent Volunteer Coordinator need,” Ryan Gore conclud- Cox Mattress Gallery Ryan Gore, and Katherine ed. “We’re just doing what “Some of us (from UES) Norfleet, a parent of an UES good people do.” third grader, were welcomed do have ties to Old Dock. by ODES Principal Ronna Vickie Smith Some of us don’t,” Norfleet noted. “But one thing, when NOW OPEN Gore and Brandy Lee, who’s Union Elementary been the librarian at Old School principal we’re traveling – Old Dock is Dock for 17 years. like a lighthouse to us – so “We lost everything… we know we’re are nearly minds and hearts of the books, computers, pictures,” there.” school’s young students, stated Lee soon after the fire. Ronna Gore’s face lit and they went home and got “When I got here, the up after Michaels and the their parents and guardians library was kinda in sham- box truck had crossed back involved. bles,” she continued, “Dur- over county lines headed The Brunswick County ing the time I’ve been here, to its home. The Columbus crew that brought smiles the library had been built up County principal and the and hugs along with the so much.” Brunswick County princi- books in a big truck echoed When Smith and her pal instantly bonded over each others’ sentiments Shallotte students found out books and bubble gum. when they explained why about the destruction the The book drive is not the they felt led to help. fire wrought, they wanted to only way UES is committed “You’re not confined to a do something about it. to help their newly loved county,” Smith said. “The loss of the library neighbors. “We’re all neighbors,” was what the fifth graders National Bubble Gum Norfleet continued. were talking about,” Smith Day is Feb. 6 this year, and “’Specially in times of recalled, “then it was what for 50 cents each (which will the third graders were talk- ing about.” Soon, she and Ryan and others were initiating a Valentine Special school-wide book drive. 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Rear entrance & parking The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 – 3-A Plans under way Veterans memorial park plan for Relay for Life rejected by college board By JEFFERSON WEAVER be confirmed by the state Norris said organizers Edmund, who is himself a By CLARA CARTRETTE Staff Writer community college board. haven’t given up – they are veteran, said he and the col- News Editor “We kicked off Relay in the We understand – we’re disap- back in the market for three lege support the idea, but just fall and are going strong, Southeastern Community pointed, but we’re still mak- to 10 centrally located acres can’t give it a home. Columbus County’s Relay College has rejected a propos- ing it a goal to find our land near the intrastate highway. “This is a good, noble for Life 2015 is nearly three but we are a little behind al to put a veterans memorial in 2015.” “We have donors lined thing they are trying to do,” months in the future, but on registration and fun- park beside the campus. The memorial park will up right now, but they won’t he said. those involved in planning and draising. We want last The park organizers were feature monuments to the give until we have property,” Norris said the commit- carrying out the fundraiser year’s teams to go online to informed of the decision in a county’s veterans of all con- she said. “While a donation tee is hard at work track- are already working toward register, and we want new letter last week. flicts, as well as a hall of of land is preferred, Norris ing down potential leads on a successful event this year. “We’ll just have to go back honor, picnic area and other said, the group is willing to property. The preferred loca- Carnival for a Cure is this teams and survivors to also to the drawing boards,” park features. The county has consider buying property. tion of the park – on the U.S. year’s theme. register online.” volunteer Angela Norris promised to donate $50,000 “If we can start with three 74-76 corridor – makes land Scheduled for April 17-18 Michelle Fisher said. “We still want to make when the park has a home, acres, with an option on more more expensive than in other at Southeastern Community this happen. It will be a good and other donors have lined surrounding it, we might can areas. That’s a challenge the College, more volunteers are Fisher said luminaries will way to honor our veterans as up as well. work out a deal,” she said. committee has agreed to deal needed to ensure the success be sold in memory of or in well as an attraction for the The committee wants to The committee will meet with, Norris said. of the event that raises funds honor of those who have had community.” place the park near U.S. 74-76 again Feb. 22 at the Vietnam “We can’t put it in a for cancer research. It will be cancer. “Bloominaries” will Henry Edmund of the SCC to ease access for travelers, as Veterans building on Madi- swamp,” she said, “and we a fun event to memorialize also be sold, she added. Board of Trustees said the well as keeping it central for son street in Whiteville. The need the park where people those who have lost their lives “Red and pink roses to rep- college is bound by system the county. meeting starts at 2 p.m., and can find it. This is going to cancer and to honor those resent memorials or honors rules regarding disposal of Markers will bear the is open to the public. to have a lot of draw from who have won the battle and will be sold, and after the property. names of every local man “We need volunteers, and across the county and state survived the dreaded disease. luminaries are lighted Friday “We would have to vote and woman who served in we’re looking for members of when it’s established. We “We kicked off Relay in night, those who bought the to consider the property un- the military, and volunteers several of our committees,” aren’t going to quit, either. the fall and are going strong, roses for loved ones may take desirable or unnecessary,” are assembling a collection she said. “We’re looking for Our veterans deserve this.” but we are a little behind on them,” she said. he said, ”and then the state of in-service photos of the fresh ideas, and can use any registration and fundraising,” Jefferson Weaver Sponsorships of all levels would have to concur. There county’s veterans to be dis- help someone is willing to said American Cancer Soci- (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 are sought, and Fisher said was no way we could do that.” played at the park. offer.” ety representative Michelle [email protected] anyone interested in enter- The section the committee Fisher, who helps manage Re- taining at Relay for Life should hoped to lease is a big part lay for Life for Columbus and contact her at 910-991-6299 or of the college’s master plan, Brunswick counties. “We want [email protected]. Edmunds said. last year’s teams to go online “We truly want this to be “The college has future (www.relayforlife@colum- a community that takes up plans for that land,” he ex- busNC.org) to register, and we the fight against cancer,” she Village Buffet plained. “While SCC does want new teams and survivors added. “We want everyone have a lot of property, most to also register online.” involved.” of it is tied up in the plan, in Fisher said the Survivors managed timber or it’s just Dinner will be held Saturday, swampland. I am not say- March 14 at 6 p.m. at White- Sunday Lunch ing that if we ‘drilled down’ ville United Methodist Church Ammons we couldn’t find an extra 10 and all survivors are invited. acres, but even then, we’d Forms will be available there deadlines have to meet the state re- Fried Shrimp for those who haven’t regis- quirements. We’d still have to tered online. GRILLED prove to the state that it was Christy Cartrette and Ni- near Fried Fish unnecessary or undesirable. cole Kelly are chairing this The deadlines for submis- “When the college ex- year’s Relay. They have an- sions to the 2015 A.R. Ammons pands, we’re going to need BBQ Ribs nounced that Relay meetings STEAK Poetry Contest are only weeks every bit of the land we can will be held in February and away, The last day to mail en- use.” March, and Bank Night will tries is Feb. 13. The college property was Baked Chicken Vegetables be held April 7. Feb. 20 is the last day for a perfect fit, Norris said, due Committee meetings begin entries to be received by Hilda to its central location and at 5:30 p.m., with team captain & Dressing Ray, the contest’s secretary. proximity to the highway. Salad Bar meetings at 6 p.m. on Mondays, In the event of bad weather “They told us the board Feb. 9 and 23, and March 9 and again this year, any changes to would have to vote unani- 23. Team captains are encour- Fried Chicken Dessert Bar the deadlines will be posted on mously to donate the proper- aged to register their teams Some Items May Vary reubenbrownhouse.com. All ty, that it wouldn’t be needed as soon as possible. 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Walk-Ins Welcome Miriam Fernz, MD 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 Crime briefs Three women arrested Rape Bullet in separate fraud cases Shaquille Ikee Joshua A bullet entered a Hallsboro Three gift card at Brinkley, 18, home at 2 a.m. on Jan. 27 and Columbus Walmart of Will In- damaged a TV, but did not County wom- here on Jan. man Road, cause any injuries to the occu- en were re- 20 after she Photo not Tabor City, pants, a sheriff ’s report shows. cently arrest- took a Nin- available has been ar- Charles Eugene Barsh, 32, ed in three tendo com- rested on and Robin Amanda Simmons, separate puter game three counts 39, were not harmed by the fraud cases. off a shelf and turned of statutory gunfire that hit their home in Arrested Dew rape involv- the 5200 block of N.C. 214. were Lisa Russell it in for cash. ing a 13-year- Brinkley Braddy Russell, 51, of Dew’s old girl, ac- New Clerk of Court Jess Hill marked his 40th birthday Mollie-Iron Hill Road, fraud case involves cording to sheriff ’s records. Monday by getting an “Over the hill” salute from his court- Clarendon, Cordella her stealing an Ap- Bleach Photo not Sheriff ’s Deputy Timmy house staff, before helping setting up quarters for the spe- Prince Johnson, 65, of ple iPhone and then A 15-year-old Whiteville girl available Inman obtained the warrants cial Sledge hearing in the commissioners’ chambers. North Madison Street, getting $160 for the was hit in the face by bleach that show the crimes took place Whiteville, and Ivey product at a kiosk in thrown by a second 15-year-old in the summer of 2013. Caroline Dew, 25, of Walmart here. The girl during a fight here at 7:40 Old Boardman Road, phone was stolen a.m. as the victim prepared Evergreen. from Perline Jackson to get on a school bus. Her S.C. man gets short Johnson Pleads Russell’s fraud on Dec. 3, and sold the attacker got off the bus and Michele Duncan Walling, charge involves her selling for same day. started the fight, police said. 34, of Lee Street, Whiteville, prison term for 2011 $75 a stolen Bo-Tech Admiral Warrants in the cases were The assailant is the subject pleaded to resisting arrest in hunting bow to Pawn South of obtained by Sheriff ’s Detective of a juvenile petition regard- a May 2013 case, and was put Whiteville on Oct. 9, 2014. Trina Worley, and Whiteville ing the assault. on probation for 18 months killing in Tabor City Johnson’s fraud case in- detectives Jeremy Singletary in Superior Court action here volves her getting a $10.63 and Scott Moody. this week. Parker to testify against two co-defendants Walling was originally Xzavia Roshad Parker, charged with possession of a Probation Fake check Arrest in robbery Jason Shawn Turbeville, 23, of Longs, S.C., a Horry weapon (BB-gun) on the White- Latrelle Devon Sloan, 40, 33, of James County community north Joshua Aaron Worrell, 23, ville High School campus in of Gibson in Scotland County, Hinson Road, of Myrtle Beach, was sent to of Pine Lev- 2013, and resisting arrest. A 45- has been arrested on a charge Clarendon, prison for 94 to 125 months el Church day jail term was suspended. of fraud for using a fake check was placed here this week after he Road, Naki- Her prior record showed a to purchase $119.35 worth of on probation pleaded in Superior Court na, has been larceny conviction in 2013 in beauty supplies on Dec. 22, for a year here to second-degree mur- arrested on Brunswick County. 2014 from Sally’s Beauty Sup- and ordered der for his involvement in a a charge of ply of Whiteville, according to make res- 2011 murder in Tabor City. armed rob- to the warrant obtained by Larceny titution to Parker is one of three bery on a Turbeville defendants in the fatal shoot- Whiteville Police Detective Eugene Craven Smith, 32, his victims Xzavia Roshad Parker warrant ing of Abdo Ali Saleh Qoria Scott Moody. A photo was not Worrell of Claren- after he pleaded in Superior obtained by on June 16, 2011, during the Parker agreed, as part available. don-Chad- Court here this week to mis- Whiteville armed robbery of the R&R of his plea deal, to testify bourn Road, demeanor theft and breaking Police Detective Sgt. Tedd Quick Mart in Tabor City. against Joshua Aaron With- Chadbourn, and entering. Dixon. Parker, who has 1,400 days erspoon, and Elias Antwan Shoplifter caught has been ar- Turbeville broke into Ash- Worrell is charged with us- credit toward his prison Collins, both of Horry Coun- rested on a ley and Patsy Green’s Cerro Kandace Lashae Haywood, ing a gun to rob James Bennett time, was arrested in Horry ty, if their cases go to trial. charge of fel- Gordo home on May 24, 2014, 24, of Green Sea, S.C., was of $20 in a Jan. 13 crime here. County March 28, 2012 on The term for Parker fig- ony larceny and stole two firearms – a caught shoplifting razor blades the murder and robbery ures to eight years and 10 on a warrant shotgun and pistol. He is to pay and lip products in the Family charges, and has been held months as the minimum, Hammer assault obtained by Smith Ashley Green $500 in restitu- Dollar store in Tabor City on in custody since that time. and 10 years and five months Lauren Winfred Coleman, Sheriff ’s Detective Jason Soles. tion. Jan. 22, and given a citation by Parker pleaded to second- as the maximum. His cred- 18, of Williams Street, Tabor Smith is charged with steal- A 45-day jail term was sus- Tabor City police charging her degree murder and armed it of 1,400 days knocks 46 City, was arrested Jan. 22 for ing three tarps from New South pended in the cases, and this with theft. robbery, and the prison sen- months off the minimum assaulting Austin Joe Thig- Express trucking of Chad- was his first criminal convic- tence was for the two of- and maximum. pen, 20, of Loris, S.C., with a bourn on Sept. 27, 2014. The tion. fenses, combined into one This was Parker’s first hammer during an incident at tarps were valued at $1,500. Attempted burglary prison sentence. criminal conviction. Coleman’s home, according to Lynn Hayes, 47, living along Tabor City Police Officer Jef- N.C. 410 north of Chadbourn, Shoplifters frey Grainger. Coleman hit the Fraud was awakened by a noise at her victim “about the head,” based Jermaine Devon Bellamy, Curtis Allen, 34, of Mrs. Fraud at bank front door at 10:14 p.m. on Jan. 34, of An- Tate’s Road, Whiteville, and Knife attack on the warrant. A man called the Riegel- Kavon Durante Johnson, 36, 24 in an incident reported as derson-Bel- Jason Phillip Cumbee, 32, of wood Federal Credit Union of Grist Road, Chadbourn, and an attempted burglary. Entry lamy Road, Honey Field Road, Whiteville, branch in Whiteville on Jan. Kenneth A. Harley, 23, of Cerro to the home was not made, the We’re On The Web: Chadbourn, were arrested by local police 14 and asked what he needed to Gordo, were victims of attacks report showed. has been ar- on Jan. 23 for stealing items at www.whiteville.com do to open an account. He told a by knives in separate incidents rested by the local Walmart. bank employee he had recently reported by sheriff ’s deputies Whiteville Allen is charged with taking been released from prison. on Jan. 24 and Jan. 22. police on two two necklaces, shoes, a key- The man opened an account Both victims refused to counts of fel- board and other items valued PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Bellamy with a check from a car dealer name their attackers and ony fraud on at $124.37. Cumbee stole a pair in Concord, and left $555.52 in would not cooperate with depu- warrants obtained by Detective of shoes valued at $69.37, the & TAX SERVICE the account after getting $100 ties. Johnson was cut across Mike Strickland. report shows. in cash. By Jan. 26, the deposi- his chest on Jan. 22 in an in- Bellamy is charged with us- Michael Lane Buffkin, 41, of tor had withdrawn all but $25, cident reported at 10:30 p.m. 2919 Pinelog Rd. • Whiteville, NC 28472 ing John Combs Jr.’s check on Ridgecrest Acres, Whiteville, a local police report showed. Harley sustained stab wounds Oct. 5, 2014 to purchase $392.68 was arrested on Jan. 24 for On Jan. 26, the bank was to both upper arms in a case (910) 642-3358 in goods at the local Walmart. stealing items, valued at $61, notified the check used to open reported at 5:30 a.m. on Jan. 24. Mon-Fri 9AM-8PM~ Sat 9AM-5PM Bellamy used another check from the Dollar General store the account was a fake. owned by Combs on Aug. 30 to here. COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING, TAX Alexander McDowell Vance get $346.47 in goods from the RETURN PREPARATION, INDIVIDUAL, same store, according to the III, 56, of Zebulon, was arrested Beaten by fists PRODUCE warrant. at Walmart here on Jan. 27 & SEAFOOD SMALL BUSINESS, FARMERS, FEDERAL & A third charge of fraud for stealing Crest whitening Michael John Arnold, 39, of strips, valued at $119.94. He Fair Bluff, sustained serious STATE ELECTRONIC FILING involves another Combs check Fresh Daily used at Food Lion on Sept. 2, hid them in one of his shoes, injuries to his head and upper & FAST REFUNDS 2014 for $55.87. police noted. body after being “punched” Local Oysters Receive a check in our office upon approval from repeatedly by an assailant on the IRS, with all fees withheld. Jan. 25 in an incident reported NC Fresh Clams at 3 a.m., according to a sher- Fresh Frozen Robin Harrelson, iff ’s report. Accountant Break-ins, thefts Arnold and the suspect were Spots in a vehicle in the 2600 block of By the Lb. or by the Box The following were victims of a break-in and/or theft re- Old Stake Road, Chadbourn, ported on date shown: when their argument escalated Alaskan Snow Crab Legs • Jan. 28 – Joyce Mack Campbell, Spinning Road, Whiteville into the attack. $ 99 $ 99 – theft of cash. 10. Lb. 5 Lbs. or more 9. Lb. • Jan. 28 – Kelvin Manning, Whiteville – theft during Christ- Fresh Black Bass, mas-New Year’s holidays of Apple Notebook laptop computer Sea Bream, at Whiteville High School. Tabitha A. • Jan. 28 – Christopher Channing Edwards, Palmetto Bay Ray’sWhite Perch, Mullets Road, Hallsboro – break-in of vehicle, theft of Savage 30.06 rifle Etheridge Catfish and Croakers with Weaver scope. Attorney At LAw • Jan. 27 – Mieshia Contrell Robinson, Giles Byrd Road, Halls- Tilapia Filets *Attention Clients, Taxpayers* $ boro – break-in, theft of 60-inch Samsung TV. 10 Lb. 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The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 5A Jury convicts in DWI case, Thirteen sent to prison several others enter pleas for cocaine, use of guns Johnny Armstead Williams, Willis refused a breath test 38, of N.C. 214, Bolton, was when arrested in March 2012, Thirteen individuals – 10 was instrumental in the group convicted of driving while and appealed his September men and three women – were selling kilos of crack cocaine. impaired (DWI) in a Superior 2013 conviction in District sentenced to long terms in During the violent home Court trial that ended Wednes- Court. federal prisons this week to invasion Whitaker and Trey- day here, and Williams ap- • Katurah Lee Richards, 40, close a lengthy investigation mayne Lynch were searching pealed his conviction to the N.C. pleaded to driving with a re- of the sale of cocaine and home for drugs and money that Court of Appeals. voked license, and was put on invasions in the areas of Rocky resulted in a brutal rape of a Williams appealed his Dis- probation for a year, and told Mount, Wilson, Sharpsburg, young mother while her small trict Court conviction where to serve an active jail term of Roanoke Rapids, Nashville, child watched. Lynch also he had been found guilty by a 10 days. Two charges of DWLR Elm City and Enfield. twice shot the mother’s boy- judge. He had a blood-alcohol in 2013 were dismissed in the Tavaris Delino Battle, 30, friend, the father of the child, level of 0.15 when arrested in of Elm City, got life in prison. during the event. arrangement. Photo credit North Carolina State Highway Patrol January 2013. Richards was convicted in Tony Marichal Sharp, 31, and Robertson participated in The sticker on this North Carolina State Highway Patrol Byron Dale Whitaker, 23, both the home invasion by beating Williams was put on proba- July 2014 in District Court in car indicates the number of traffic fatalities in 1955. tion for two years, and sen- the October 2013 case. She had a of Sharpsburg, got terms of 480 the already shot and bound tenced to serve a 30-day jail prior DWLR conviction in 2014 months each. Gregory Devonte boyfriend. term for his jury conviction. in Brunswick County. Highway Patrol exhibit Robertson, 20, of Rocky Mount, In addition to the home Another jail term of 120 days • Vance Levon Murray, 60, of got 262 months. invasion, Treymayne Lynch was suspended. N.C. 410, Whiteville, pleaded in opens Saturday in Raleigh Natalie Baker Lynch, 33, of was involved with three other Williams says he drove from a DWI case, and will serve seven Roanoke Rapids, will serve 132 exceedingly violent incidents. Celebrating 86 years of Bolton to Lake Waccamaw to days in jail as part of his proba- months. Tremayne A. Lynch, In two of them he approached service in 2015, the N.C. State get some medication for his tion for a year. A year’s prison 35, of Rocky Mount, has a term and started shooting at com- Highway Patrol remains dedi- son that would allow him to re- term was suspended. of 450 months to serve. Tangi petitors and in the third he cated to fulfilling its primary cover from an allergic reaction, Murray had a blood-alcohol Sonyette Williams, 37, also of kidnapped someone who owed mission promoting a safer and was arrested on the trip level of 0.17 when arrested in Rocky Mount, will serve 90 the group money and held him state. back to Bolton. He claims this April 2013, and he appealed his months. hostage for a couple of days. A new exhibit at the N.C. reason for his driving should District Court conviction in Robert Mack Richardson, Lynch repeatedly strangled Museum of History in Raleigh be excused, and his conviction December 2013 where he was 33, of Enfield, is to serve 75 the victim into unconscious- will highlight the organiza- thrown out. put on probation for 18 months. months. Matthew Lee Leak, 32, ness, tyied him to a tree and tion’s history and showcase ve- Other DWI cases, plus some • Steven Jerome Walker II, of Sharpsburg, has 156 months shot a gun in front of him, beat hicles, firearms, uniforms and charged with DWLR, this week 28, of Fayetteville, got a perma- to serve, and Andrew Leonard him, and threatened to have more from 1929 to the present. included: nent prayer for judgment con- Leak, 30, of Rocky Mount, got Whitaker burn his groin with The exhibition North Caro- • Terry Lee Artlip, 57, of tinued (PJC) after he pleaded to a term of 132 months. heated keys. lina State Highway Patrol: Elgin, S.C., pleaded to DWI this DWLR in a February 2013 case. Jerald Mason, 30, of Sharps- Williams drove the home Service, Safety, Sacrifice will week, and was put on unsuper- He appealed his District Court burg, is to serve 36 months, invasion crew to the victims open Saturday, Jan. 31, and run vised probation for a year, and a conviction in June 2014. while Shameka Johnese Winn, house knowing they were go- through Aug. 2, 2015. Admis- 60-day jail term was suspended. Walker was given 90 days to 28, of Wilson, got 70 months, ing in armed and with masks sion is free. He appealed his District Court pay court costs of $752.50. His and Roy Latron Richardson, 23, to commit robbery. After the “This exhibit will provide conviction in June 2014. prior record showed convic- of Nashville, got 102 months. robbery, she drove the group insight into a law enforce- • Dennis Lamont Willis, 33, tions for DWLR in 2014, unlaw- According to the investiga- to a hotel room and located ment organization that always of South Wilkes Street, Chad- ful use of a boat access area tion, Battle was the leader of someone to sell Tremayne strives for excellence,” said bourn, was freed in his DWI in 2009, possession of a stolen this narcotics distribution or- Lynch a gun. She also drove Col. Bill Grey, commander of case when his plea deal called vehicle in 2006 and larceny in ganization. Sharp helped plan Lynch to Washington, D.C. to the State Highway Patrol. for a 120-day jail term with his 2004. These convictions were Photo credit North Carolina State Highway Patrol a brutal home invasion and avoid arrest. “Since 1929, with its rich 120 days credit being applied to in Cumberland, Vance, Lee and Capt. Charles Farmer, the tradition and remarkable the sentence. Hoke counties. first commander of the members, the State Highway North Carolina State High- Attempted robbery Patrol has provided outstand- way Patrol, is considered A male suspect tried to ing service to North Carolina the “Father of the Patrol.” rob the Yokos Hibachi in Fair Off-road vehicle seller citizens.” Bluff during the lunch time The State Highway Patrol The exhibit will feature Wednesday. was established on March 18, items representative of the He could not an employee to banned from business 1929, to address the increase time: a 1928-1931 Ford Model A open the register. The suspect, A North Carolina off-road ing from consumers that the in motor vehicle traffic on Coupe, a 1929 Highway Patrol who said he was armed, fled vehicle seller can no longer company collected money up- the state’s highways and the uniform and a 1934 Harley- from the restaurant after the do business in the state after front—either the full purchase resulting increase in fatali- Davidson motorcycle. employee ran to the back of the collecting more than $400,000 price or a substantial deposit ties. Today, 1,759 state troopers Photographs in North Caro- restaurant. in payments and deposits and for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), continue to police and protect lina State Highway Patrol tell failing to deliver vehicles as utility vehicles (UTVs), scoot- the state’s highway system and the stories of people in the Another burglary promised, Attorney General ers, go-carts and mopeds sold promotes highway safety. organization, such as Charles Roy Cooper announced this online. Consumers were often The element of risk is con- D. Farmer of Raleigh, the first Eutiquio Vasquez Molline- week. asked to pay by check or wire tinuous: 62 troopers have died commander of the State High- do, 33, and Miranda Dawn Barry T. Moose Jr. of States- funds directly from their bank in the line of duty in service to way Patrol. Kaisk, 35, were the victims of ville and his company, Mooser account but Riders Wholesale North Carolina. Capt. Farmer is considered a burglary of their home in the Moto, LLC, was permanently routinely failed to deliver the In 1929 the 37 original mem- the “Father of the Patrol.” 22900 block of Peacock Road, barred from advertising, sell- vehicles they paid for and bers of the Highway Patrol Other exhibit images re- Tabor City at 4:35 a.m. on Jan. ing or collecting payments for when asked refused to provide received their first assign- count decades of events cen- 26. The sheriff ’s report shows any products or services in refunds. In other cases, con- ment: to motorcade across the tered on service, safety and damage to their front door, and sumers received vehicles that Correct photo no theft. North Carolina. Tar Heel State. The purpose sacrifice. This is the photo of Elgin were damaged or in bad shape. was so that they could see the The order also requires Visitors to North Carolina Lamont Hines Jr. of Bolton, that Moose and his company, To check out a company state and so residents could State Highway Patrol will dis- which did business as Riders or file a complaint against see them. cover how uniforms, radio the man who pleaded re- Wholesale, pay $438,022.06 in one, call1-877-5-NO-SCAM Each patrolman rode a Har- communication, speed-timing cently in Superior Court. Pregnant? consumer refunds. toll-free within North Caro- ley-Davidson motorcycle, while devices and other equipment The photo of his father We are here to help you. Cooper’s office first filed lina. Consumers can also file the officers sat in newfangled have changed. In addition, 12 was published when the suit against Riders Wholesale a complaint online at www. Ford Model As during the tour firearms, a pair of handcuffs, item was published in early Call us today at 642-2677. in August 2014 after hear- ncdoj.gov. that began in Beaufort. and batons will be on view. January. Sexual assault Former legislator A Whiteville female told police at 10:02 p.m. she had pleads to theft charge been sexually assaulted at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Stephen A. Laroque, of Kin- made by ECDC under the guise the 300 block of West William- ston, pleaded guilty this week of loans to Laroque’s wholly- son Street here. The victim to the theft of $150,000 from owned company. A review of declined to prosecute the sus- a federally-funded nonprofit bank records established the pect, and the case was dropped, organization. funds were funneled through police reported. Laroque also agreed to pay Laroque’s company and then $300,000 in full restitution to used for his personal benefit, East Carolina Development including his investment in an Company, which is a nonprofit ice skating rink in Greenville Store larceny organization based in Kinston. and to help fund his purchase The O&D Grocery and Grill ECDC was originally created of rental property in Kinston. at the intersection of N.C. 242 to provide loans to small rural At sentencing set for May 12, and Old 74 in Evergreen was businesses using federal funds. 2015 Laroque faces a maximum the site of the theft of cash According to the indictment, of 10 years imprisonment fol- and cigarettes by two females Laroque made the $300,000 theft lowed by up to three years of at 9:20 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, through four disbursements supervised release. according to a sheriff ’s report. McNeill’s Pharmacy Welcomes All Former Medicap Pharmacy Customers EAST COAST AGENCY, INC. 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in recent years. factor, since the water can’t Currie spent much of his soak into the ground. Then time as Lake Waccamaw’s to solve the problem, you town manager dealing with have to find where it actu- aging water and sewer is- ally began. With drainage, sues, as well as a drainage as with other infrastructure, network that left much to be you have to think 10, 20 years desired. down the line.” Stormwater in the sewer Currie said the city has was a battle Currie fought done an excellent job re- for years at Lake Waccamaw, sponding to drainage emer- and one he expects will con- gencies as well as water tinue in Whiteville. and sewer breaks, then im- At the Lake, Currie ob- proving weak areas in its tained multiple grants and response to crises. loans to help improve the wa- He hopes he can work with ter, sewer and drainage, and city staff to eliminate some worked closely with town of- of the problems, before they ficials to lay out a long-range become worse. plan, both to better seek “We’re going to be spend- funding and to fix problems ing a lot of time looking at before they occurred. infrastructure and doing He faces several of the some serious evaluation the same issues in Whiteville, coming months,” he said. but on a different scale and “You’ll never solve all the in different locations. problems, but with proper Some commercial areas planning and looking ahead, in the city still flood dur- you can eliminate a lot of Board of Directors of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism are, front row: Stuart High, Nancy Sigmon, ing heavy rains, especially them.” Amy Bailey, Dianne Ward, Rhonda Dutton, and Terri Edmund. Back row, left to right: Sue Hawks, Dr. Anthony Clarke, downtown, which sits on the ex officio, Bill Memory, J. E. Thompson, Jonathan Medford, new board chairman Geoff Hopkins, Stephanie Miller, edge of a partially filled-in Jefferson Weaver president Jennifer Holcomb, and past board chairman Kevin Williamson. Not pictured is new board member Joan swamp. (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 Ward. [email protected] The raised roadway for Powell Boulevard has caused Chamber flooding problems for years Continued from page 1-A in properties on both sides Financial aid of the highway. Natural runs and open relationship with my father, workshop is canals that once carried and there was a mutual ad- off stormwater have been miration. With both grow- tonight neglected or overwhelmed ing up here and living here in recent decades. In other A financial aid workshop their entire lives, they had areas, neighborhoods can see will be held at South Columbus a lot in common.” several feet of standing wa- High School tonight (Thurs- Mann told the audience ter during heavy rain events. day) at 6:30 p.m. in the media at Northwood Assembly While Whiteville rarely center. that McNeill, born in 1918, is sees the type of flooding com- Justin Cristello, financial well known for his courage mon in some Lake neighbor- aid administrator at South- and service to his country in hoods, Currie said any major eastern Community College, the Pacific Theater of World stormwater event should be will make the presentation. All War II, where he command- a concern for the city’s sewer South Columbus seniors and ed an amphibious assault system. parents are invited. group. McNeill returned to “You have to do all you can Whiteville, where he oper- to keep that rainwater out ated what is the state’s old- of your sewer,” he said, “or SHORT est pharmacy continuously you’ll be in for all kinds of operated by the same family. problems later on.” BROS. McNeill is renowned for Efforts have been made his involvement in Scouting to prevent stormwater from RENT-A-CAR and Troop 513. entering the sanitary sewer system. $ 95 While some areas have DAILY “I think the most impor- seen major improvements 19 in old sewer pipes, as well as Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville tant characteristic that both improvements to drainage (John McNeill) and my fa- New chamber board chairman Geoff Hopkins; left, presents the past chairman’s gavel systems, inflow and infil- 642-4175 ther had was they both to Kevin Williamson at Monday night’s banquet. The banquet marked the first anniver- tration of stormwater can stressed to their children sary of the merged Greater Whiteville Chamber of Commerce and Columbus County shorten the life expectancy you must give back. His Travel and Tourism. This is Hopkins’ second stint as chairman. of wastewater plants by decades. children have surely done Many stormwater prob- BIG just that.” lems start as good intentions Terry Mann in back yards, Currie said. “We live in a low area,” LENDERS he said. “Drainage is always going to be a problem in ar- He is responsible for eas where you have a lot of more than 50 Eagle Scouts wetlands. CAN and once took his troop on a “Someone has a problem walk across North Carolina. with standing water in their His pier and home at Lake yard, and they dig a ditch to MAKE Waccamaw have been the drain it off. site of many community “That water has to go events. somewhere, when the ground “I think the most im- is saturated, and it follows YOU portant characteristic that the natural lay of the land to both he and my father had the next property. was they both stressed to “Property changes hands FEEL their children you must over the years, and someone give back,” Mann said. “His fills in a ditch, and later, PRETTY SMALL! children have surely done someone else builds over that just that.” old ditch bed. “When the downstream Williamson presented the run gets filled in or its course Honorary Lifetime Member- changed, you suddenly have ship Award to Collins, owner Kevin Williamson, left, presents the Lifetime Honorary Membership Award to Todd Col- water where you didn’t have of Collier’s Jewelers. lins, owner of Collier’s Jewelers. The award goes annually to someone who goes be- water before. Collins was president yond the call of duty in service to the organization and to the community. Collins is a previous chamber president. “Once you add in paved of the Greater Whiteville surfaces, you have another Chamber of Commerce in its last year and helped lead al Day Luncheon welcomed the merger of the two orga- “On the tourism side, we a record crowd to hear Kelly HAPPY NEW YEAR nizations. are continuing to promote Minter, a Christian comedi- He is a well known for his an and motivational speaker. to ebonytax clients the county as a hunting des- contributions to the cham- “On the tourism side, we News for 2015: ber over the years at events tination. We’ve seen three are continuing to promote like the Shuck n’ Shag and outfitters launch in 2014 the county as a hunting It’s here, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) also community events like the and the deer donation pro- destination,” Holcomb said. referred to as Obamacare. The ACA will Pecan Harvest Festival. gram has finally gotten “We’ve seen three outfit- create the new Tax Credit, for some the Hopkins told the gath- legs. We are participating ters launch in 2014 and the refund will be larger, others slightly lower. ering that service to the deer donation program has in the renewed effort to de- membership will be a cor- finally gotten legs. We are Ten clients can nerstone of his efforts in the velop and promote trails in participating in the renewed win $100 each and coming year. Columbus County through effort to develop and pro- Hopkins wants to hear the newly formed Colum- mote trails in Columbus other free gifts. from the membership to bus County Trails Alliance.” County through the newly Bring all healthcare documents, W-2, ID If you need money formed Columbus County and for new clients bring a copy of last year’s tax return. make sure the organization Jennifer Holcomb for taxes or any pur- is meeting their needs. A Trails Alliance. Referrals: $40 each “The paddle trail commit- pose, we can help. membership survey is in the IRS may begin releasing refunds around tee organized the inaugural works now. communities in Columbus Jan. 27 or 28, normally it is 7-21 days for And we won’t give Waccamaw River Day and is President Jennifer Hol- County, the Leadership Co- release of refund checks by the IRS you the run around comb said a highlight of lumbus program that has continually seeking grants the past year included “the just begun for 2015, our new for the development of ac- Now let’s tax it up with a big refund! or make you feel like addition of 35 new mem- website that gives members cess points,” she said. “Eco- a nobody. bers, which includes 10 new their own page with the nomic impact numbers for businesses, eight of which ability to upload their logo, 2013 showed an increase in eBONY TAX CARDINAL are small, entrepreneurial brochure, and description of visitor spending in Colum- endeavors. business and services, and bus County.” Meredith Jeffries FINANCE “A great achievement is the launching of the #Keep Les High Manager ERO South Madison St. our expanded footprint to It Columbus campaign,” she (910) 642-4104 ext. 223 S819 S. Madison St., Whiteville Whiteville [email protected] represent the underserved said. “Our Office Profession- 910-642-5639 • Fax 910-642-0450 642-5174 Deaths The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 -- 7A

CLARENCE HERBERT JOSEPH R. PIGGOTT DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE ‘HERB’ HARP NAKINA -- Joseph Ray- FAIR BLUFF -- Clarence mond Piggott, 78, died Sat- ANNA LOIS BLACKWELL Herbert “Herb” Harp, 75, died urday, Jan. 24, 2015 at Lower LAKE WACCAMAW -- Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 at his Cape Fear Hospice and Life Anna Lois Blackwell, 67, residence. Care Center in Whiteville. died Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 He was a native of Oklaho- The funeral will be held at Lower Cape Fear Hos- ma and the son of the late Carl at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at pice and LifeCare Center in and Elvae Mae Gray Harp. He Zion Plain Missionary Baptist Whiteville. was also preceded in death by Church, 11040 Seven Creeks She was born Oct. 21, a sister, Carline Harp Doyle. Hwy. in Nakina. Burial will 1947 in Columbus County, CHARLOTTE INEZ He was a vet- be in New Zion Plain Cem- the daughter of the late MILLS VERRETT eran serving etery. Viewing will be held Rozier Liston Stephens and WHITEVILLE -- Charlotte in the Marine from noon-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. Eva Mae Smith Stephens. Inez Mills Verrett, 58, died Corps. 30 at Peoples Funeral Home She was preceded in death Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015 at the Herb was owner of Herb of Whiteville and Saturday, by her parents; and two DAVIS ELMER Cancer Treatment Center in Harp Photography and was Jan. 31 one hour prior to and brothers, Thomas Elliott WILLIAMSON Newnan, Ga. She was born known across Columbus following the service at the and Russell Stephens. MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Davis July 2, 1956 in Loma Linda, County for volunteering in church. There will be a wake She was a member of many civic organizations. from 6-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 in WILLIAM D. WOLEBEN Elmer Williamson, 90, for- Calif., the daughter of Smith First Baptist Church of The family received the funeral home chapel. WAYNESBORO, Va. -- merly of Whiteville, died Fri- J. Mills and Bettye Jean Mills. Lake Waccamaw. She was friends Wednesday, Jan 28 at Surviving are one daugh- William Dean Woleben, 88, day, Jan. 23, 2015 in Memphis, She relocated and resided in formerly employed with Worthington Funeral Home. ter, Trinia Mitchell of Dur- entered into the Kingdom where he was recently resid- Whiteville with her husband, Boys & Girls Home of Lake Final rites will be held at 4 ham; three sons, Demetric of Heaven and eternal life ing. He was born in Colum- Leon Solomon Verrett III for Waccamaw for 40 years. p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Raymond Piggott of Durham, with his Lord and Savior, bus County, the son of the late the past 20 years. Graduating The family received funeral home with Revs. Todd Rodney Piggott and Billy Joe Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. John Devon Williamson and from Loma Linda School of friends Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Padgett and Tim Moore and Piggott, both of Whiteville; A son of the late Wilbur Pearl Martin Medicine in 1983, she would Peacock Funeral Home in Dr. Ray Lundy officiating. four sisters, Jennie Mae Townsend Woleben and Williamson. practice medicine in N.C. as Whiteville. Her funeral ser- He is survived by one Ernestine McManus Wole- He was a a family practice physician Frink, Shirley Pickett and vice was conducted Wednes- daughter, Wendy Denise Mur- ben, he was born in 1926 WWII veteran at Signet Healthcare with Dr. Sufronia P. Thomas, all of Na- day, Jan. 28 at First Baptist in Lincoln, Ill. In addition of the U.S. Navy. Richard Berry. phy of Leland; one son, Chad kina and Mary Chatman of Church of Lake Waccamaw to his parents, he was also He was formerly employed as The funeral will be held at Harland Harp of Wilmington; New Haven, Conn.; and five preceded in death by his with Rev. Eric Truesdale an operating room technician 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at Praise three grandchildren and two brothers, Charles Chatman of first wife, Jane L. Woleben; officiating. Burial was in in the VA Hospital in Fayette- Tabernacle Seventh-day Ad- great-grandchildren. Tabor City, Donald Lee Pick- Lake Waccamaw Hillcrest ett of Greer, S.C., Roy Benja- and his brother, Wilbur H. ville. ventist Church, 3710 James SIDNEY MATTHEWS Cemetery. min Pickett of Nakina, James Woleben. The family will receive B. White Hwy. South. Burial LAKE WACCAMAW -- Sid- She is survived by two Kenneth Pickett of Tampa, He graduated from Mis- friends from 1-2 p.m. Friday, will be in Campground Cem- ney Matthews, 98, of the St. sons, Jamie Blackwell and Fla. and Joey Tommy Pickett sissippi State University in Jan. 30 at Peacock Funeral etery. Viewing will be held James community, died Mon- wife, Mary Ann, and Ste- of Shallotte. 1950, receiving his Bach- Home. His funeral service will from noon-7 p.m. and the fam- day, Jan. 26, 2015 at Leland phen Blackwell, all of Lake Friends may visit the fam- elor of Science degree in be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, ily will receive friends from House Assisted Living. He Waccamaw; three brothers, ily at the home of Sufronia Electrical Engineering. Jan. 30 in the funeral home 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at was the son of the late Porter Bill Stephens and wife, El- Thomas in Nakina. He was a member of Tau chapel with Minister Phillip Peoples Funeral Home. and Katie Borom Matthews len, of Wilmington, Paul Beta Pi and Kappa Mu Ep- Norwood officiating. Burial Surviving are her husband, and the husband of the late Elliott and wife, Yvonne, RICKY DALE GODWIN silon fraternities, and the will be in Whiteville Memo- Leon Solomon Verrett III; Retha Young Matthews. of Mims, Fla., Tebo Ste- TABOR CITY -- Ricky Dale National Society of Profes- rial Cemetery. three sons, Leon Solomon Ver- He was a vet- phens and wife, Carolyn, Godwin, 53, died Monday, Jan. sional Engineers. He is survived by his wife, rett IV of Seattle, Wash., Nor- eran of WWII of Wadesboro; and four 26, 2015 at McLeod Loris Hos- Mr. Woleben was senior Reba Larimore Williamson; ris Isaac Hollie of Cincinnati, serving in the grandchildren, Cameron pital. Born April 6, 1961 in engineer at Mississippi one daughter, Carolyn Hughes Ohio and Nathan Daniel Hollie Army primar- Blackwell, Jamison Black- Cumberland County, he was Power Company for 16 of Marion, Ark.; two sons, of Lubbock, Texas; her mother, ily the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. well, Zoi Blackwell and the son of the late Burris God- years. Larry Williamson of West Bettye Mills of Whiteville; six Final rites will be held at Makenzi Blackwell. win and Luria Norris Godwin. He served Memphis, Ark. and Doug Wil- sisters, Cheryl Mills, Charlene 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 Online condolences may Visitation was held in the Army liamson; nine grandchildren; Berry, Stephanie Harvey and at St. James Missionary Bap- be made at www.peacockfu- Wednesday, Jan. 28 at Inman Air Corp dur- seven great-grandchildren. Portia Davidson, all of White- tist Church with Revs. Kelvin neralhome.net. Ward Funeral Home in Tabor ing World War II, and fol- ville, Lovernia Egbunike of Locklear and Graylen Mitch- City. Final rites will be held at lowing, entered the Army Boise, Idaho and Vida McLeary ell officiating. Interment will 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Reserves. He was called VIRGINIA THURMAN TAMRA MAE FREEMAN- of Tabor City; two brothers, be in St. James Memorial funeral home chapel. Burial back into active duty dur- YEOMAN YOUNG Smith Mills Jr. of Council and Cemetery. The family will re- will be Soles Cemetery, Tabor ing the Korean War from WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Vir- COUNCIL -- Tamra Mae Stephen Mills of Whiteville; ceive friends from 1:30-3 p.m. City. Sept. 1950 until Sept. 1951. ginia Thurman Yeoman, 83, Baldwin-Young, originally and five grandchildren. Saturday, Jan. 31 (prior to Mr. Woleben also worked formerly of Hallsboro, died He is survived by two from the Buckhead commu- BRENDA GAIL CHAVIS the service) at the church. on Operation Dominique Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at Wash- brothers, David Godwin of nity of Columbus County, was TABOR CITY -- Brenda Gail Worthington Funeral Home Task Force 8 for Sandia ington Hospital Center. She Tabor City, Alton Godwin of born Jan. 25, 1978 to Toddrick Chavis, 63, died Tuesday, Jan. in Chadbourn is handling the Corporation in Albuquer- was the daughter of the late Raeford; three sisters, Betty Alpha Baldwin and Lo’Lita 27, 2015 at McLeod Loris Hos- arrangements. que, N.M. They later per- Edgar and Lucille Thurman Leiva and Linda Lovette, both Jacobs Baldwin. She died on pital in Loris, S.C. Born July He is survived by two sons, formed nuclear weapons of Hallsboro. of Tabor City and Annie Var- her birthday Jan. 25 at home. 22, 1951 in Horry County, she Danny Ray Moore of Hackett- testing in the South Pacific Final rites will be held at 10 gas of Green Sea. Funeral arrangements will was the daughter of the late stown, N.J. and Freddie Dean in 1962. a.m. Monday, Feb. 2 at Victory updated as soon as possible. Rufus Dock Turbeville and Moore of Hallsboro; one sister, SIGNAL LONG After many years with Christians Ministry Interna- She is survived by, in addi- Edna Earl Grainger Turbev- Ruby Grandy of Philadelphia, NAKINA -- Signal Long, 81, General Electric, he settled tional in Suitland, Md. Burial tion to her parents, her hus- ille. In addition to her parents, Pa.; seven grandchildren; and died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 in Gulfport, Miss., where will be in Fort Lincoln Cem- band, Macio Young of Lake she was preceded in death by four great-grandchildren. at McLeod Seacoast Hospital he worked at the NASA test etery in Washington. W.H. Waccamaw; nine children, two brothers, Dennis Turbev- in Little River, S.C. facility. There he was in- Bacon Funeral Home, 3447 SANDRA GRAHAM-MANUEL Tamera Young, Shy’Netta ille and Mitchell Turbeville. His funeral arrangements strumental in the Saturn 14th Street, NW Washington, FAYETTEVILLE -- Sandra Young, Fatima Young, Niam- Arrangements are incom- will be announced by Peacock V program that put Ameri- D.C. is handling the arrange- Graham-Manuel, 64, died Sat- yra Young, Evangelia Young, plete and will be announced Funeral Home of Whiteville. cans on the moon. ments. Smith Funeral Home urday, Jan. 24, 2015 at home. Ty’Tiana Young, Raquel by Inman Ward Funeral He was a member of the of Whiteville is announcing Arrangements will be an- Young, La’Tessa Young and Home. First Presbyterian Church for the family. nounced by S&L Funeral We’re On The Web: Rye’Ander Young; maternal She is survived by three of Gulfport where he She is survived by her hus- grandparents, Harry and Jes- Home of Fair Bluff. www.whiteville.com served as an elder, deacon, daughters, Patricia Dawn band, James Henry Yeoman; sica Mae Patrick Jacobs; pa- and Sunday school teacher. Chavis and Stephanie Lynn three children, Felix Yeoman ternal grandparents, Willie He also sang in the choir Fowler, both of Tabor City, of College Park, Md., Maurice Earl and Francesca Baldwin; and ran the sound systems Maranda “Mandy” Chavis of Yeoman and Melanie Yeoman, and six sisters, La’Nita B. for the church. Clintwood, Va.; one son, Jef- both of Washington, D.C.; two Freeman, Na’Kita B. Spauld- A celebration of life ser- fery “Bo Bo” Chavis of Green brothers, Alton Thurman of ing, Veronica Baldwin, all of vice will be held at 4 p.m. Sea, S.C.; three brothers, Law- Washington, D.C., Gene Thur- Council, Francesca B. Oxen- Sunday, Feb. 1 at Taber- rence Turbeville, Johnny Tur- man of Cary; two sisters, dine, Josie B. Jacobs and Ki- nacle Presbyterian Church beville, Ronnie Turbeville, Gretchen Parker of Petersburg, tana B. Patrick. officiated by Pastor Essen all of Lumberton; and eight Va., Delossie Hair of Newberry, Daley. A reception of fam- grandchildren. S.C.; six grandchildren; and 12 ily and friends will take great-grandchildren. place following the service in the fellowship hall. Mr. BETTY LOU REEVES- Woleben will be laid to rest WILLIAMSON in Arlington National Cem- WHITEVILLE -- Betty Lou etery with military honors Reeves-Williamson, 70, died Jesus, I wanted to sit Ej on my lap and tell him all the wonder- at a later date. McDow Fu- Monday, Jan. 26, 2015 at New ful things about you. As I can’t do that now, Will you sit him on neral Home is handling ar- Hanover Regional Medical your lap and tell him all the wonderful things about me? rangements. Center in Wilmington. Love You Son..... Billy E Washington Sr. A man dedicated to Final rites will be held at his family, he is survived noon Saturday, Jan. 31 at Ce- by his wife, Stephanie B. dar Grove Missionary Baptist Woleben of Waynesboro; Church with Rev. Dr. John two sons, Michael G. Wole- Troy officiating. Burial will ben and his wife, Donna, be in the church cemetery Happy of Paducah, Ky. and Dr. in Bladenboro. Viewing will Martyn D. Woleben of be held from 1-6 p.m. Friday, Card of Thanks -In Memory of Whiteville; two daughters, Jan. 30 in the chapel of Union Birthday Cheryl W. LaLone and her Funeral Home and Saturday, Christopher and Miles Waddell husband, Romain, of Ells- Jan. 31 one hour prior to the Best worth, Mich. and Carol W. service at the church. Craig and her husband, She is survived by her hus- Michael, of Orange Park, band Atlas Troy Williamson Daddy Fla.; eight grandchildren; Sr. of the home; two brothers, 10 great-grandchildren; and Douglas Powell and Alfred Ever his brother-in-law, Dorian Powell Jr.; and five sisters, Brown and wife, Nancy, of Mary Elizabeth, Diane, Irene, Charlottesville. Carol and Brenda. Memorial contributions Brandon may be made in Mr. Wole- JESSIE GRAY ben’s name to Tabernacle FAIR BLUFF -- Jessie Gray, Presbyterian Church, 1301 52, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 Jones Red Top Orchard Road, at Columbus Regional Health- Waynesboro, Va. 22980; care in Whiteville. 1/26/82 the Daily Living Center, Final rites will be held at 3 10/12/14 990 E. Hopeman Parkway, p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at But- Christopher Miles Waynesboro, Va. 22980; or ler Branch Baptist Church Waddell Waddell the Ligonier Ministries, with Revs. Ronald Alford and 8/7/88 ~ 12/22/14 9/30/97 ~ 12/30/14 421 Ligonier Court, San- Barry Stanley officiating. Love & ford, Fla. 32771. Burial will be in the church To everyone who has supported us following the death of miss you Those wishing to share cemetery. Viewing will be held Christopher and Miles, we would like to express our sincere their memories, or condo- from 1-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 at thanks and appreciation. Your many acts of kindness and Ashdon lences, online may do so S&L Funeral Home. sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us during our loss. at www.mcdowfuneralho- Survivors include one sis- & Brisson The Waddell Family #5294 #5288 meinc.com. ter, Mae Gray. 8-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 Whiteville Council, staff emphasize saving soccer field

By JEFFERSON WEAVER “That makes no sense to Staff Writer “It doesn’t make sense to me to tear up something that me,” Mann said. Hooks agreed. The soccer field at Nolan is good, just so we can build it again later. Especially “A lot of effort went into Park will apparently be saved, as popular as soccer is – we need more soccer fields, that field,” he said, “and it’s despite original plans by a not less. This would give us lights, and a new basketball a good facility. It’s used quite landscape designer to convert court, but no soccer field in the park.” a bit, and soccer is a growing the current field into baseball Terry Mann sport in our area.” fields. The field was built using Susan Hatchell of Land- mainly private donations, and scape Architecture Inc. (LA) provements to the existing ing trails from eight to six feet, is one of the busiest places made the proposal to White- basketball courts. and moving the current soccer at the park. Hatchell said the ville City Council Tuesday However, the presence of field to a “multi-purpose field proposed multi-purpose field night. Phase II of the city’s two sections of wetlands along without adequate turf or irri- could still be used for soccer, Nolan Park renovation would the edges of the new portion of gation. The master plan calls but would also be attractive to be paid for by a second Parks the property forced designers for building two additional other activities. and Recreation Trust Fund to move the planned ball fields soccer fields at a future date. “With these grants,” she (PARTF) grant. The city was and other features farther Mitigation of the wetlands said, “you have to be able to awarded the first grant, for up on the building site. The would be difficult and take appeal to the broadest range $413,000, in 2013. change would eliminate the away significant funding from of interests.” The second grant applica- existing soccer field for the the project, if such a plan was Currie said he is working tion is due Monday, and in- immediate future, a move park approved, Hatchell said. with Hatchell and Collier to cludes plans for a new section proponents heartily criticized “You don’t want to get into ensure some flexibility in the of property donated to the city Tuesday. wetlands mitigation,” she said. Phase II grant. The applica- by the Whiteville Development A number of features in Mayor Terry Mann, City tion has been completed, he Corp. the Phase II application had Manager Darren Currie, parks explained, “and they expect us That application is for to be changed due to funding, and recreation director Tim to build what we have said we $190,000, which the city would Hatchell said. Collier, and former recreation would build. match with the $95,000 parcel Hatchell explained that the director Joe Hooks said the “If we can get approved,” he of donated land. appraisal of the property came move was not a good idea. said, “I hope we can massage Phase II originally called in much lower than originally “What is now a soccer field some changes in there.” for drainage and grading im- anticipated, and that caused would just be a graded, empty Currie has successfully ap- provements, walking trails, LA to search for ways to trim field?” Mann asked. plied for PARTF grants while outdoor exercise equipment, costs on the Phase II applica- Hatchell explained that the working for the county and two multi-purpose fields that tion. soccer field would eventually the town of Lake Waccamaw, could be used for football, Among the changes were re- be replaced, but noted the pro- but “came in on the middle of Staff photo by Mary Kindschuh soccer or free play, and im- ducing the width of the walk- cess could take up to five years. this one. “I’ve been involved with Lake donation youth soccer for several years, Andy Wells, left, presents Ruthie Harper of Old Dock and it’s expanding every year,” School with a check from the Rube McCray Library at Currie said. “It’s very popular, Lake Waccamaw. The library is in the process of putting CreateAthon announces and we need to make sure we have sufficient facilities to ac- together a book drive for the school that recently lost its commodate all the teams.” main building in a fire. nonprofit recipients Hatchell, who seemed sur- prised at the reaction to the Organizers of an ambi- specific items, such as bro- than 1,300 nonprofit orga- plans for the soccer field, em- tious volunteer project plan chures, websites, logos or nizations throughout the phasized that due to the low ap- Why File Anywhere to help nearly a dozen Co- radio announcements. country. This is the first such praisal on the property, the city lumbus County nonprofit Organizations at this level event in this region. was still $80,000 short of totally Else? groups promote their efforts include: The DREAM Cen- “We’re excited to bring funding the plans for Phase II. during a 24-hour marathon ter, Columbus County Arts CreateAthon to Columbus That was why the project was You could of creativity. Council, the Waccamaw Si- County,” said event orga- modified, she said. CreateAthon Columbus ouan Tribe, the Chadbourn nizer Jonathan Medford of The council agreed to sub- County invited area orga- Depot Museum and the Co- Inspire. mit the application, as long as lumbus Trails Alliance. “There is great need in the Double Your Refund nizations in December to every attempt was made to pre- up to $10,000 apply for help, and organiz- After much preparation nonprofit community here, serve the soccer field, as well as ers approved most of the in the next few weeks, with and plenty of talented people adding another field. The city applicants to receive some volunteers working with are volunteering to help.” will borrow additional funding or win a level of assistance. representatives of the non- Medford and Mark Gil- up to $100,000 if the money is Volunteers who work in profit organizations to learn christ of Whiteville are di- needed to preserve the original Bahamas vacation the advertising and mar- their needs and goals, all will recting this effort. plan and save the field. keting industry will focus come together at 9 a.m. on Volunteers from The News “It doesn’t make sense to For complete details Pawnsouth.com • Facebook on four organizations for Feb. 17 for a 24-hour, work- Reporter, Southeastern Com- me to tear up something that in-depth help with their around-the-clock effort. munity College, Columbus is good, just so we can build it Just bring your marketing strategies. The event will be based County Schools and the Co- again later,” Mann said. “Espe- Those organizations are at Inspire Creative Studios, lumbus County Arts Council cially as popular as soccer is – Social Security card, ID and W2 Families First, Men and which shares offices with are also leading this project. we need more soccer fields, not Drop off service Women United for Youth Columbus County Chamber More information on Cre- less. This would give us lights, & Families, The Columbus and Tourism in downtown ateAthon Columbus County and a new basketball court, but Walk-ins welcome County Literacy Council Whiteville. is available at 640-0886. no soccer field in the park.” and Living Hope Pregnancy The CreateAthon con- Area graphic artists or Collier agreed. Free Estimates Support Services. cept has been used by a advertising industry pro- “That soccer field,” he said, The group will also assist national group for more fessionals are invited to “is very important to our Open year round other organizations with than a decade, serving more volunteer. whole program.” Hatchell and Currie noted No upfront fees that removing the lighting could be a significant savings, although Hatchell said lighting Duplin joins region in laurel was vital for the planned base- ball fields. Mann disagreed. The board also approved wilt; fungus not yet found here an update to the city’s master parks plan, which Hatchell The N.C. Forest Service in wooden crating material site, or burning wood on site said will earn points on future has confirmed that laurel from Southeast Asia. in compliance with local and grant applications. The plan wilt, a devastating fungal The detection of laurel state ordinances. Southeast Tax was last updated five years disease of redbay and other wilt in Duplin County was re- In areas where burning ago, she said, which is around at plants in the laurel family, ported by N.C. Forest Service is allowed, a permit can be the standard life expectancy has been identified in Duplin personnel, and confirmed by obtained from the N.C. For- of a plan. County in an area near Rose N.C. State University’s Plant est Service through a local Madison Street Brown Street Broad Street Hill. Disease and Insect Clinic burn permit agent, a county Jefferson Weaver Whiteville Chadbourn Elizabethtown The disease has been iden- laboratory. ranger’s office, or online at (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 Phone 914-0055 Phone 654-3318 Phone 862-7296 tified across the Southeast In North Carolina, sassa- http://ncforestservice.gov/. [email protected] in portions of South Caro- fras, pondberry, pondspice, Click on “Burning Permits” lina, Georgia and Florida. In swampbay and spicebush under the Quick Links sec- North Carolina, it was first also fall in the laurel family tion. discovered in Bladen, Colum- and could be affected by this To learn more about laurel bus, Pender and Sampson disease. wilt, go to www.ncforestser- counties in 2011. Additional Laurel wilt is introduced vice.gov/ and follow the links identifications were made in into trees by the non-native under the Forest Health sec- Give Her Your Brunswick County in 2012 redbay ambrosia beetle. It is tion, or call Kelly Oten, forest and New Hanover County believed the pest can travel health monitoring coordina- in 2013. about 20 miles per year natu- tor with the N.C. Forest Ser- Female redbay ambrosia rally, but can spread more vice, at (919) 553-6178 ext. 223. beetles bore into trees, car- quickly when transported in Heart for Valentine’s! rying a fungus with them. wood, such as firewood. Once the beetle is inside the Symptoms of laurel wilt tree, she makes tunnels and include drooping reddish or lays eggs. purplish foliage. Scout Stew Fungal spores begin to Evidence of redbay am- grow in these tunnels, block- brosia beetle attack may be is slated ing the movement of water found in the main stem; of- from the tree roots and caus- ten strings of chewed wood, Sunday ing the tree to wilt and even- called “frass toothpicks,” can tually die from lack of water. be seen sticking out of entry The annual Scout Stew The fungus is fast-acting; holes. Removal of tree bark lunch and stew sale will be held trees typically die within a reveals black streaking in the Sunday, Feb. 1, at 12:30 p.m. month of infection. outer wood. in the fellowship hall of the Beetles do not feed on the Homeowners with dead First Presbyterian Church at The diamond shimmers with every movement! wood of the tree; rather, they redbay trees are encouraged the corner of East Wyche and feed upon the fungus “farm” to keep cut trees on their Thompson streets in White- they created. property. Dead trees should ville. This destructive pest was not be removed to a landfill Dine in for all you can eat first discovered in Georgia in or off site. for $5 or purchase a quart of Collier s Jewelers 2002. It is believed the fungus Proper disposal of redbay Scout Stew for $5. arrived in the U.S. along with includes leaving wood on site, All proceeds are donated to www.colliersjewelers.com the redbay ambrosia beetle cutting or chipping wood on Boy Scout Troop 512. The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 – 9-A City’s land use plan to get facelift By JEFFERSON WEAVER house,” Currie said. Staff Writer Before the meeting, Marzia- no noted that a number of new When Whiteville’s land use trends have affected planning plan was written, there was no and zoning statewide, includ- video gambling or solar farms, ing so-called “tiny houses,” and few cellular phone towers. which are not specifically cov- Officials are preparing to ered by rules in most munici- embark on a massive facelift of palities. The city had to create the 20-year-old plan, City Man- rules regarding solar farms ager Darren Currie said Tues- when a request was made to day. He and Planner Hiram establish one of the facilities Marziano briefed the board near Nolan Park. on the project, which will get The land use plan is affected under way within weeks. by changes in city ordinances Changes in state zoning and codes, and without safe- laws, as well as new restric- guards in place, residential tions on annexation, have and commercial areas could caused municipalities across be affected by development the state to start work on up- not covered under the old plan. dating old land use plans. Cur- Whiteville was one of several rie explained that the land use cities sent scrambling to cre- plan is “an important docu- ate regulations regarding Local forum ment,” and the city should be video gambling parlors before Police department heads from around the county came together recently for a forum held at Saint Mark’s A.M.E. ready to meet new requests the e-gaming was largely shut Zion Church in Whiteville. The forum allowed residents a chance to meet fficers and discuss a variety of issues. and properly guide growth. down by changes in state law. City staff has already met Currie said staff will up- Speaking is Whiteville Police Department Patrol Division Supervisor Clay Haygood. with Allen Sirken of the Cape date the council on progress Fear Council of Governments with the project. Council will to discuss the changes, Currie be asked to approve any final said. draft of the plan before it be- Whiteville Council approves “We can do all this in comes part of the city’s code. Changes vendor for new IT service Continued from page 1-A By JEFFERSON WEAVER “I was impressed with The system will also offer ever seen. because how about people who state-issued ID card for all mo- Staff Writer Edmunds from the start,” he a new, easier-to-read billing “The system is really im- said. system for utility custom- pressive,” he said. “I came in don’t have the convenience to ped operators, require moped come out to the driver’s DMV,” operators to carry liability in- A new computer system Brown explained that the ers, along with the option for while it was under way, and but Spencer Jenkins of Ra- surance and outlaw mopeds on will bring much of the City of new system will be “cloud” electronic payments for water, the entire staff was involved leigh said he thought the idea roads where the posted speed Whiteville’s services into the based, thus saving on pro- sewer and trash. Permits can and excited about it. It’s really could put other drivers at risk. limit is 45 mph or faster. modern era. gramming, servers and stor- be applied for and submitted going to improve customer “I think that’s crazy,” State law defines a moped as Since he was hired last age. Every process the city online, and even recreation service for the city.” Jenkins said, “because a small two- or three-wheeled year, Finance Officer Colburn uses, from payroll and bill- department fees will be able Currie also praised Brown there are a lot of people out vehicle with no transmission Brown has been leading the ing to work orders and pur- to be paid for instantly on site. for his leadership on the up- here. First of all, they need with an engine no larger than team assigned to upgrade the chasing, will work through A new city website portal grade. to have the road test. They 50 cubic centimeters which city’s entire computer system. a single system, eliminating will allow public access to “Colburn really held them need to have an eye test. They cannot travel faster than 30 Council approved $90,000 for the time-consuming process city budgets, announcements, to the line, and negotiated an need to have a sign test.” miles per hour. Current law the upgrade for this year’s of physically moving paper meeting minutes and news, excellent deal,” Currie said. All statements and comments requires that drivers be at least budget. Brown and City Man- forms from department to and customers will be able to “He saved the taxpayers were recorded and transcribed 16 years old and wear a motor- ager Darren Currie presented department. check their accounts, water $50,000, which is always a during Tuesday’s hearing and cycle safety helmet. the city with three potential “Department heads will be and sewer usage and other good thing.” additional comments will be The Raleigh News and Ob- vendors Tuesday. able to check their budgets information online. Since the upgrade was al- accepted through Feb. 13. server quoted Sen. Warren Dan- Edmunds and Associates instantly, fill out a purchase Brown said the entire moti- ready budgeted, Tuesday’s Comments can be submit- iel, R- Burke, as saying, “This is was the winning bidder for order, and submit it,” Brown vation for the switch is better presentation was more for ted online at https://apps.dot. a tough issue. We all recognize the system, beating out Logics explained. “It will automati- customer service. information and a courtesy state.nc.us/ContactUS/Post- the benefits of allowing people and Southern in evaluation cally go to the inbox of every- “Sometimes, it takes hours, to the council, although board Comment.aspx?Unit=Rules or who have made mistakes to points and prices for several one involved in the process. even days, to provide some members were ready to vote in writing. have some way to get to work.” features, although Edmunds’ They won’t have to fill out a answers for our customers,” again to approve the measure. Mail to: N.C. Department Daniel said he also worried overall bid was higher. While form and carry it from office Brown explained. “Now, ev- The system is expected to of Transportation - Attn: Rule that a move to outlaw mopeds the other two bidders came to office. Everything for all ery employee who is helping be online June 30. Making Coordinator, 1578 Mail on high-speed roads could in at less money for the proj- departments will be done in a customer will have access Service Center, Raleigh NC mean barring them from all ect, Brown explained that one sitting.” to the information they need, Jefferson Weaver (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 27699-1578. rural roads. Edmunds was the firm that The system will also allow instantly. It’s a more efficient [email protected] Beginning July 1, registra- Other legislators said that scored highest in a series of employees better access to use of time.” tion and a license plate will be requiring a license plate will trials and evaluations set up their payroll and insurance Councilman Tim Blackmon required for mopeds operating help police with traffic enforce- by the city. information, and allow each asked if the city would be los- ‘Hired Hands’ at in the state, but some state ment. With annual tech support worker to make changes on ing any employees when the leaders, including DMV Com- Sen. Joel Ford, D-Mecklen- – which wouldn’t be required their account when needed. new system is installed. the Emporium missioner Thomas, want to add burg, said it would help law the first year – Edmunds bid Currently, city employees “We won’t be laying anyone requiring liability insurance enforcement keep up with “in- $83,456, Southern $66,750, and and department heads have to off,” Brown said. “It’s a more “Hired Hands” will perform and restricting who can and dividuals who are committing Logic $47,460. check physical paper records efficient use of time, and at The Emporium Friday from cannot drive mopeds. criminal activity.” Mayor Terry Mann said he for vacation and sick leave, they’ll be able to provide bet- 7 to 9 p.m. Members of the On Tuesday, Thomas asked While the new regulations had intentionally withheld his and changing payroll deduc- ter quality service, in a more group are Bob Stanley, Alex a legislative committee to con- requiring registrations and personal opinion during the tions and other tasks requires prompt manner.” Bryan, Terry Todd, David Long sider legislation to bar drivers license plates for mopeds will selection process, but attended filling out paper forms. Currie said that he has and Norma Jean Scism. They who have lost their licenses go into effect July 1, new leg- several of the presentations by The system will also inter- assisted in several system play a variety of old and new because of medical problems islation would need to pass the vendors, as well as tests us- face with a radio-read water upgrades, both at Lake Wac- country. or impaired driving convic- to change who is eligible to ing city employees who would meter system, if and when the camaw and with the county, A $5 admission fee includes tions from operating a moped, operate a moped and require be using the system. city makes that upgrade. “and this is the best I have refreshments. require a driver’s license or liability insurance.

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Fifty years ago – January 30, 1965 – staff photographer Elgie Clemmons captured these images of heavy snow in the county. The snow landed just in time to accompany the release of the George Maharis film, “Quick, Before it Melts.” Editorials The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015

Justice finally In ‘14 election, finds a quiet, most residents had no choice By Joshua Gunn and innocent man Kaitlyn Oakley Joseph Sledge Jr., the 70-year-old Georgia It is well acknowledged that the native who was released from custody of right to vote is the basis for Ameri- the N.C. prison system 37 years after he was can democracy. One of the main wrongfully convicted of double murder in reasons Americans revolted in the Bladen County, deserves every cent of the Revolutionary War was to fight to $750,000 awarded him by the state. have the right to a truly democratic, The quiet man showed no bitterness last representative government. But do week about the circumstances in 1978 when we really have the right to elect a a Columbus County jury convicted him and representative government when robbed him of more than half his life. given no choice in candidates? He was the subject of many apologizes In the 2014 election, 47 percent from Superior -- nearly half -- of N.C. General As- Court judges The point sembly candidates ran completely unopposed. That means the only who heard Joseph Sledge spent the final step steps these members had to take to in his court half his life in prison secure their seats were to file paper- work and pay the filing fee. action to be for a heinous crime Even worse, an additional 40 per-per- freed, plus he didn’t commit. It cent of legislative candidates ran in District At- should be a lesson to all noncompetitive elections in which torney Jon citizens that the justice they won their race by a double-digit David, who margin. Only 8 percent of state leg- joined with system is fallable, and islators ran in what is considered a the court in we must do everything competitive election, in which they ordering him in our power to see that won by 5 percentage points or less. to be released. Often times, factors behind state justice is served not Public opinion Sledge was legislators running unopposed and singled out by only on the guilty, but in noncompetitive races are things Bladen Coun- like voter apathy and disinterest in especially for the in- was not unusual for a vehicle to be perfect. I make mistakes and some- ty investiga- local elections, but these statistics pulled. Perhaps someone offered times I even sin but I try to ask for tors and the nocent. The Ford Fairlane are too high to attribute solely to the consigner enough money for it forgiveness. I have peace with God. indifference. SBI because I’m sure many of your readers that it was sold before the auction. If I don’t see the sun go down today, Gerrymandering, the redrawing of three circumstantial strikes – the num- would like to know the outcome of There are any number of reasons I am not worried. I know who holds of voting maps in order to ensure ber that usually means you’re out and your the mysterious 1957 Ford Fairlane. why, but I was disappointed that I my hand. that the political party in power chances of getting a hit are over until the It sure shed a spotlight on didn’t get to take my picture with it. Having said that, let me continue stays in power, is the culprit robbing next at bat. Whiteville and Quality Motors in Johnny Williams on why I think the way I do. There North Carolinians of their right to Yet, Sledge had nowhere to go but to the collector car world for a little Wilmington, formerly of are groups that don’t want Christ’s elect a representative legislature. By Central Prison and then to various prisons while. Whiteville name mentioned. They don’t want drawing congressional and legisla- in the state system. He wrote more than two I was in Kissimmee, Fla., last the Bible passed out at school, in tive districts to lump citizens that dozen appeals for appropriate relief, but the week for the Mecum Collector Car hospitals, prisons, etc. I ask myself Stay on the case usually vote for the party in power keys to his freedom couldn’t be found until Auction, an event I go to often. I why people don’t want the Bible together, gerrymandering makes they were discovered, by accident, in 2012. was especially interested in see- I hope that the “authorities” around. Why are people offended? some votes count more than others ing the Ford Fairlane that was who coached the guy to lie about Is it because the Bible tells us that The “keys” were nine hairs found on (or not at all). sold by Mr. Fleming. I had heard, that poor man who was falsely im- “Jehovah” God loves all people, no the torso of one of the victims of the 1976 When the party in power sucsuc-- like many others in advance, the prisoned will be prosecuted or are matter the color of their skin or murders in Bladen County. DNA testing, ceeds in rigging the elections in chronological history of the car at the very least outed. I hope you the riches they have or don’t have? not available in the 1970s, proved there was their favor, they generally will pose and wanted to stand beside it and stay on this case. God loves the gay person but not no connection to Sledge. Then, one of the a more viable threat to the people have my friends take a picture of John Huggard the lifestyle. Jesus Christ died for jailhouse snitches who testified against him because they can pass their agenda me and this “mysterious” one-of- Royal Palm Beach, Fla. the Muslim, the gay, the liar, the in the Columbus County trial recanted. unopposed. Opposition is important a kind Ford Fairlane. It was not thief, the prideful, the adulteress, In addition, nearly a hundred finger- to creating and sustaining a true de- meant to be. the hypocrites, the atheists and prints, plus hand, palm and shoe prints Best days are over mocracy because it creates a space On the day of its sale, Friday, I all people. Can you see how far we from the culprit didn’t match Sledge’s, but for compromise. Gerrymandering went to the staging area where it I love my country but I don’t love as a nation have gone? Entertain this evidence wasn‘t given to the defense in threatens the ability of people to was supposed to be lined up to be what she is becoming. Everything this thought: If you don’t believe 1978 because then state law didn’t require it. elect a truly representative democ- driven into the bidding arena. It is accepted but Christianity. For the Holy Bible and you die, there racy. Now, all state evidence must be furnished a was not there. I asked the Mecum some reason, what was good is is nothing. What have we lost? But Right now, the North Carolina criminal defendant. official about it and he said it had bad and what was bad is good. For if the Bible is true and you die and Constitution allows state legislators Sledge unknowingly brought attention been scratched from the roster. The some reason people hate the one you find out you were wrong, you to consider party affiliation of citi- to himself by escaping from the minimum- car just wasn’t there. true living God “Jehovah.” Why are in trouble. Ask yourself, “Is it zens when drawing voter districts security White Lake prison the night the Without speculating, I asked is this? They want nothing to do worth taking a chance?” based on census results. This obvi- two Bladen women were found murdered the official if he knew why. He said with Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Berry Hammond ously creates an environment that in their home less than 3.5 miles from the he did not know. He did say that It Let me say for the record I am not Whiteville prison. encourages gerrymandering. We need redistricting reform now; we The family of Josephine and Aileen cannot allow the continuation of Davis, the mother and daughter who died in The Phoenix is coming –Rising from ashes noncompetitive, unfair elections in the heinous crimes, deserves to find closure, which some votes count more than and this time it must be by solid evidence, others. not words by prisoners seeking to share By RONNA GORE before, thanks to all our supporters. Nonpartisan groups across North reward money, and not because the suspect Principal, Old Dock Elementary Many churches, civic leagues and local libraries Carolina have been advocating for a is the same color as the man who left hairs have furnished large checks to allow us the opportu- redistricting reform bill that would on one of the victims’ bodies. The response to Old Dock Elementary’s fire three nity to move forward with replacing our computer lab effectively make elections fairer and It will be a difficult task to find the killer weeks ago by individuals, organizations, schools and and other instructional items lost to flames. There is more competitive within the bounds after all these years. The reopened case may others across our county, North Carolina and some a growing list of individuals who have sent checks, of the State Constitution. never be closed. The killer, if still alive, former Old Dock students living in several other cash, books, office and art supplies, and by doing so, In April 2013, House Bill 606 was probably read last week about Sledge’s re- states has been almost overwhelming. opened our eyes so we can now see there are thou- introduced in the legislature but ul- lease for something the murderer did. From Superintendent Alan Faulk to every staff sands of people who care and offer a helping hand timately died before it even reached Joseph Sledge Jr. had patience, a trait member of the Columbus County Schools’ system, in the time of need. committee. The bill would have taught him by his mother. By today’s stan- the support verbally, materially and fiscally couldn’t I also need to thank businesses across Columbus created a nonpartisan Temporary be topped. A special thank you to my colleagues for County and surrounding counties for collecting mon- dards he had the patience of Job, one of Redistricting Advisory Committee your thoughts, prayers and endless support. ey – a dime to a dollar at a time – to help us replace the biblical characters blessed by God. The that would draw districts based on I and my staff and all the Old Dock schoolchil- the furnishings we lost. All the generous donations of good Lord has also blessed Sledge, a man population only. The districts would dren need to thank the wonderful, caring people and supplies and food will never be forgotten. We didn’t who deserves no less. then be sent to the state legislature groups who have responded, to date, to some of our lose our spirit, and we’ve not lost our focus. Our for approval. These districts would needs. To all fire depart- students are con- need to comply with all federal and ments, law enforcement tinually energized state regulations as well as meet and first responders, you by all these expres- certain requirements such as equal are our “heroes!” To our sions of care and population and fluidity of boundar- Thumbs up parents, friends and loved we’re doing our ies. ones of current students, best to show the These same nonpartisan groups thank you for always mak- world we’re learn- that supported House Bill 606 are • To Johnny McNeill ing sure we have whatever ing. We believe on his selection for the now working to reintroduce the it takes to teach our chil- our test scores will same standards in a new bill in the Sol B. Mann Award, dren and make life easier continue to rise upcoming session of the General and to Todd Collins, for us. and students will Assembly. Considering that a major- for his Honorary Life Through this time of continue to grow. ity of House members on both sides Membership into the despair, we’ve made new We know our un- of the aisle worked to co-sponsor Columbus Chamber of friends at elementary derstanding of hu- the bill in 2013, these nonpartisan Commerce and Tour- schools in Raleigh and man nature will groups hope to see action taken in Brunswick County; plus, broaden, and we ism. Both men are de- 2015. the Old Dock community realize we’ve got serving recipients. Twenty-three of the newly elect-elect- has united almost as never before to take care of more friends than we’ll ever be able to know or thank. ed General Assembly members have our 281 students, faculty and staff. There are more The Old Dock students and staff pledge to do our already openly supported indepen- •To the North Caro- unusual things beginning, and they will sprout in utmost to justify the widespread faith in us shown by dent redistricting reform. Both par- lina Innocence Com- the immediate future, such as support from a school thousands, most of them unknown. When a person ties will benefit from a redistricting mission, the only one more than 900 miles away. drives by Old Dock Elementary on N.C. 130, we want reform bill because it will create a of its kind in the coun- Lacy Elementary School in Raleigh and Union them to see a shining beacon for education, and un- less political redistricting process. try. The commission is Elementary near Shallotte are two schools that have derstand we care about sending our children better To find out how you can help responsible for seeing blessed us with donations of books, art supplies and prepared than ever before into the brave new world of advocate for redistricting reform their genuine reaching out to embrace us with their high school, vocational centers, college and beyond. that Joseph Sledge was in North Carolina, visit EndGer- prayers and best wishes, plus unlimited words of We have pride at Old Dock. Now we share this pride rymanderingNow.org or contact freed, and to ensure care and love. with thousands of new friends, too many to crowd in that other innocent your local representative to ask We had a wonderful school of which we were duly an auditorium, but there’s increasing room in our about their stance on redistricting people haven’t been proud before the fire. From the ashes of this terrible hearts to handle the blessings of today and the chal- reform. North Carolinians deserve railroaded into pris- event, Old Dock Elementary will continue to be a lenges of tomorrow. a choice in their elections. on or possibly put to source of pride in our community, and we will have If you or your group wasn’t mentioned, please death for crimes they thousands of new friends who will keep up with our don’t feel slighted. You know who you are, and rest Gunn is a student at N.C. State didn’t commit. students through the next few years. There won’t be assured so do we at Old Dock Elementary. God bless University and Kaitlyn Oakley is a a trace of the fire when the new Old Dock Elementary each and everyone for their unselfish sharing. And student at UNC-Chapel Hill. opens, hopefully in 2016, and it’ll be better than ever always remember, “There’s Nothing Like Life at the The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 11-A People, Places and Things Stay off the Internet

By FULLER ROYAL at body language and facial on one’s sleeve on Internet. crats and Republicans alike – Staff Writer expression, not to mention I told the group that when where we can’t build someone the tone of his voice. they posted something that’s up without tearing someone The infinite monkey theo- Body language, facial ex- extreme in either direction, else down. rem states that a monkey pression and tone of voice are they are preaching to their Look at the election last hitting keys at random on a critical in a real conversation. choir and losing the trust of November. Was there a single typewriter keyboard for an in- To prove it, just call your dog those who differ with you, ad anywhere that explained finite amount of time will al- over and in the friendliest, even though they may not why you should vote for Can- most surely type a given text, most loving voice you have, differ all that much in their didate A instead of voting such as the complete works of say, “Hey boy, you are so beliefs. against Candidate B? William Shakespeare. stupid. Who’s my stu- Afterwards, a Elections are our new In the early 1960s, come- pid dog? Yeah, you’re photographer ap- “blood sport” and we are all dian Bob Newhart took this my most stupid proached me and ultimately the victims. a step further by saying that, dog.” said he had, indeed, Perhaps, instead of for- given enough time, 1,000 mon- His tail is experienced that warding tired old posts from keys on 1,000 typewriters wagging and his very thing and political junkies and produc- could produce all of the great tongue is hanging had lost some of ing rants with little or no foot- works of literature. out. his best, most ing in truth or reality, let’s cut Every time I switch on my Now, point your loyal cus- off the computer, go outside computer and click on Face- finger at him, put tomers. and clean up a dirty street. book, I am reminded of the a scowl on your I re- Go rake an infirmed neigh- monkeys when I begin to read face and say, in alize bor’s yard. some of the posts. a harsh tone, that for Go help someone carry After just a few minutes “You are my a lot of their groceries home. of reading, I often have to favorite doggy. people, Go repair or paint some- Tonya Pait’s third-grade students enjoy new books re- wonder which monkeys gave You are so won- venting thing for the family of a sol- ceived through the “Donors Choose” grant. Left to right up their keyboards to the au- derful. I love you on Facebook dier stationed overseas. are Aquane Hilton, Brian Copto Reyes, Alyah Monroe thors of these posts. so much.” must be some kind Visit folks in the rest home. and Emma Gray Wheatley Do the people on the ex- His head is down and his of therapy. But, it can be Visit a shut-in. treme left and the extreme tail is between his legs. Right? a costly therapy. Go paint your church. right ever read their own Without those all-too-crit- “Well, Fuller. It is my con- Go to church. Edgewood awarded writing? Who is their audi- ical visual and aural clues, stitutional right to voice my Join a church. ence? tweets, posts and emails can opinion.” Teach someone to read. When someone goes off on send mixed signals. Yes, and it is by that same Become a volunteer for reading grant a written tirade, are they try- I have several photogra- document that people may youth or the elderly. Donors Choose is an or- books are used with all of her ing to sway someone? Bring pher friends who were consis- choose not to purchase your Or, just continue to gripe ganization that sponsors a media classes. Students read them over to the “enlightened tently posting their political wares or services. and complain on the Internet website that allows individu- the books together and then side?” leanings on their Facebook The biggest problem with with your sullen buddies. als and organizations to fund discuss what they read. It makes no sense. personal and business pages, 99 percent of political posts Continue to rant about how projects. Kathy Blake, media After they have complet- The Internet – Facebook – thinking that all of their cus- is that they are gripes. Some “bad you have it” and to blame specialist at Edgewood El- ed reading these books, the by its very nature is no place tomer base thinks like them. folks are always complaining others for your perceived mis- ementary, has written and re- books will be added to the re- for discourse. We never really I once spoke at a photog- and never offer ideas with fortunes and injustices. ceived several grants through source collection for teachers know what the other guy is raphy seminar in the moun- meat on them. As far as things improving this process. to check out and use in their saying without being in the tains and talked about the Today, we live in a world on the Internet, I’m betting on The school needed new lit- classrooms. room with him and looking risks of wearing one’s politics – and this is true for Demo- the monkeys. eracy materials so she wrote The “Get ‘em Reading” a grant and called it “Get grant was funded by a retired “em Reading!” Through these teacher from Hillsborough. efforts the media center re- When a project is funded, ceived 25 hardcover books and Donors Choose orders the ma- Construction leads North Carolina 10 paperback copies of the terials and ships the items to nonfiction companion. These the school. in work-related deaths in 2014 Work-related fatalities in was one of 12 states with a rate Golden LEAF scholarship North Carolina increased in statistically lower than the 2014, based on preliminary fig- The construction industry experienced 19 fatalities, 12 national average of 3.3. applications due March 1 ures released by the state La- more than in 2013. Construction fatalities accounted for Manufacturing had the bor Department. The construc- 43 percent of the 44 workplace fatalities that occurred. second highest number of The Golden LEAF Schol- Extracurricular activities tion industry experienced work-related deaths with nine, arship Program will award and information provided in 19 fatalities, 12 more than in five more than the previous up to 215 grants, each valued a brief essay submitted by the 2013. Construction fatalities ed for the most work-related put our heads together and cre- year. The services industry at $12,000 ($3,000 per year applicant may be considered accounted for 43 percent of deaths with 18. Falls accounted ated public service announce- increased from one fatality to for up to four years) for the in determining recipients. the 44 workplace fatalities that for 13 deaths, including one fall ments addressing top hazards six work-related fatalities. 2015-16 academic year. These ·Submit an application. occurred. from the same level and 12 falls that began airing on Univision Agriculture, forestry and scholarships are made pos- For the purposes of this “These deaths are tragic,” from an elevation. Seven work- during the last quarter of 2014, fishing decreased from seven sible through a grant from the scholarship the value of real Labor Commissioner Cherie ers died after being caught in/ paid for by Builders Mutual fatalities in 2013 to three in Golden LEAF Foundation. property owned by farm fami- Berry said. “I never lose sight between objects. and Univision. Thanks to an- 2014. There were also three To be eligible for the schol- lies will not be considered of the fact that these are hu- “All of us — safety pro- other donation by Skanska fatalities in the transportation arship, a student must: when determining financial man lives lost at work, and I fessionals, employers and USA Building and Univision, and public utility industry, an ·Be enrolled during the need. Students in default on take each one personally. The employees — must do better the PSAs will continue airing increase from one in 2013. 2014-15 academic year at a student loans and students average age was 43 years old, in identifying struck-by haz- through March.” Government increased North Carolina public or pri- who have already been award- much too young to become a ards,” said Allen McNeely, The public service an- from no work-related fatali- vate high school or a North ed bachelor degrees at four- workplace statistic.” director of the Occupational nouncements address falls and ties in 2013 to two in 2014, and Carolina community college. year colleges and universities Other industry data shows Safety and Health Division. struck-bys, which were the top finance, insurance and real ·Be a North Carolina resi- are not eligible for this schol- that many construction ac- “Staying vigilant around two leading causes of work-re- estate increased from none dent for tuition purposes. arship. cidents are happening within heavy machinery and con- lated deaths in 2014. The PSAs to one. Retail trade had no ·Reside in one of 79 qualify- The Golden LEAF Scholar- the first 60 to 90 days on the job struction material is critical.” also address the importance work-related fatalities, and the ing counties (see county list on ship application is available and in some cases on the first The Labor Department’s of returning home to loved wholesale trade experienced the accompanying sheet, or at at CFNC.org/goldenleaf. The day of work. OSH Division has taken a ones at the end of the workday. one in 2014. CFNC.org/goldenleaf). application deadline is March “To hear that workers are proactive approach to help The OSH Division’s Education, There were no work-related ·Enroll at a qualifying UNC 1, 2015. getting injured on the first day prevent injuries, illnesses Training and Technical As- fatalities in 69 of North Caroli- institution, or a North Caro- The 2015-16 Free Applica- or between 60 and 90 days on and fatalities by establishing sistance Bureau will increase na’s 100 counties. Mecklenburg lina private non-profit college tion for Federal Student Aid the job sends a red flag that partnerships with some of training opportunities for the County led with five fatalities. or university as a full-time, (FAFSA), available at www. workers are not getting neces- the most hazardous indus- construction industry and has Union and Wake counties degree-seeking student in fafsa.gov must be submitted sary training prior to start- tries. The OSH Division also put additional emphasis on had three each. Forsyth, Gas- the fall of 2015 (see listing of between January 1 and March ing the work,” Berry added. issues industry hazard alerts outreach regarding falls and ton, Guilford, Henderson and qualifying campuses at CFNC. 1, 2015. “Whether the workers are new on forklifts, struck-bys, heat struck-by hazards. Pender experienced two fatali- org/goldenleaf). For more information to the industry or returning stress, firefighter safety and The state’s injury and ill- ties each, and 23 counties had ·Demonstrate financial about this program, or about after the lull in construction other hazards to heighten ness rate for private industry one fatality each. need. Students must submit the Golden LEAF Scholarship that began in 2007, the work- awareness. dropped to an all-time low of Whites accounted for 26 of the Free Application for Fed- program for students attend- ers need training or refresher “The department detected a 2.7 per 100 full-time workers for the 44 work-related fatalities. eral Student Aid (FAFSA) to ing community colleges, visit training before starting the spike in construction incidents 2013. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Blacks accounted for seven, be considered for this schol- CFNC.org/goldenleaf or call job, training that we provide earlier in the year and began Statistics compiles the injury and Hispanics for 11. Men ac- arship. College Foundation of North at no cost to the employer. Just working with Builders Mutual and illness rate data. Based on counted for 43 of the 44 deaths. ·Present a satisfactory re- Carolina, toll-free at 866-866- call us at 1-800-NC-LABOR.” Insurance Company to address the most recent data released One woman died in the ser- cord of academic achieve- CFNC. Struck-by events account- the problem,” Berry said. “We by the BLS, North Carolina vices industry. ment and community service. Discover why over 17 million homeowners ® trust State Farm . Hunt’s Pizza - Whole & by the Slice Mary Jo Williamson, Agent With your new home comes new 1011 North JK Powell Blvd Time Saver will donate Whiteville, NC 28472 responsibilities - like protecting your Bus.: 910-642-3753 new investment with the right [email protected] amount of homeowners insurance. $ 00 ¢ That’s where I can help. 50 Like a good neighbor, 1 State Farm is there.® per whole pizza per slice CALL ME TODAY. 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Such years ago, when almost every mobility is good for the hens; family, farmers or not, kept they have new territory in a pen of chickens on their which they can scratch for premises. These people were buried seed and underground not chicken farmers nor egg insects, and a new surround- producers or row crop farm- ing cuts down on the chance ers; they were a family who of the chicken picking up a needed eggs daily and an oc- disease from the ground. casional fried chicken entrée, Chickens come equipped especially for Sunday lunch. with large, tough toes with These were families whose which they can dig for food, agriculture efforts were limit- another advantage in having ed to the chickens, a vegetable portable housing that can be garden, maybe a milk cow and moved to allow the scratched- perhaps a few hogs that were in grass to recover. home-butchered when the cold Most incorporated towns of wintertime would keep the have ordinances regulating meat fresh during the butcher- chicken operations within ing process. town limits, and most of these Now, more and more resi- rules are lenient. The one no- dents are keeping a few hens no most regulations have: no in their yards to provide eggs roosters. These male chickens they know are fresh and more are needed only if the owner economical to obtain than wants to raise a new crop of those at the supermarket. chickens (which most owners Some backyard egg produc- don’t). The roosters’ unwel- ers are known to keep a few come presence amid some- hens around for the pleasures times crowded residences the owners get from watching Lake Waccamaw resident Valarie Georgevitch with her hens, gifts from her daughter. means that the neighbors will the birds scratching in the be awakened about 4:30 a. m. dirt in search of a meal, and stock Agent Phyllis Creech- although the store has nothing is up to the buyer. Different and some breeds are noted daily (weekends included) to hear the lulling “singing” Greene says she’s still getting to do with the sales. Some sell- breeds have different traits. for their double duty: as egg- by the loud and far-reaching of the hens as they wander requests for advice on keeping ers are former chicken keep- The champion egg-produc- furnishers as well as being crowing of the roosters’ clar- about their limited domains. a few hens to produce eggs for ers forced to get rid of their er, most people agree, is the good, healthy table fare. ion calls announcing the im- The singing, a one-note inde- home consumption. Many chickens when they break up white Leghorn, a scrawny Creech-Greene offers ad- minent coming of day. scribable sound indicates the who get the hens — in some housekeeping to live with a specimen that lays a white- vice on caring for the chickens Among scattered farm- chickens are happy, the old cases even as few as two — ad- child or in a rest home. Some shelled egg. Another favorite in a backyard flock. steads of an earlier day, the folks said. mit they got the birds for “eggs owners want to cut down on breed is the Buff Orping- Many would-be own- rooster that crowed first is Columbus County Live- and entertainment.” the number of birds in their ton, a heavy chicken noted ers of small flocks “don’t soon answered by every male Most people get their chick- flocks and give the excess to for its peaceful disposition. have enough room for them. chicken within earshot. The ens full-grown at auctions and neighbors and family. And some backyard poultry- They’re crowded,” she says. resulting cacophony was the at farm supply stores where One bit of advice Creech- men prefer the older, popular Another problem some rural residents’ alarm clocks. Museum The family that keeps only Continued from page 1-A people carry their birds to be Greene will not give people is breeds such as the Rhode first-time hen owners face is sold; Gurganous Milling Co. what breed of hens to buy. She Island Red, Barred Plymouth the thin, easily broken shells a few hens in the backyard of Whiteville allows chickens will give the characteristics of Rock, and crossbreeds. of the eggs. This problem, is not bothered with this un- Blanchard, president of the timely noise. Friends Board in Whiteville. to be sold at their parking lot each breed, but the final choice All hens are egg layers Creech-Greene says, indicates “Good things are ahead for the museum in Whiteville. It’s an exciting time, and we look for- ward to being a more involved part of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.” The new museum experi- ence in Whiteville is modeled after proven interactive pro- grams at the museum’s Ra- leigh-based Nature Research Center, Nature Education Cen- ter, Prairie Ridge Eco-station for Wildlife and Learning as well as several new features. Investigate Lab: Visitors of all ages can discover the scien- tific process by trying a range of experiments through tools and techniques including mi- croscopes, pipettes and more. Naturalist Center: Featur- ing an extensive collection of specimens from butterflies to bear claws, snakes to seahors- es, and sand dollars to spiders, visitors are encouraged to explore the natural collection. Nature Play Space: De- signed to celebrate the impor- tance of outdoor play in the lives and education of chil- dren, the space includes areas for art, digging, and explora- tion. Children can climb over logs and boulders, roll in the grass, make mud pies, observe nature and dig for fossils. Discovery Forest: Devel- oped for young children and families to discover natural wonders from bird wings to beaver sticks, the space is an ideal area for intergenera- tional learning. In Your Backyard Resource Center: An information area, featuring material about state parks, aquaria and other sites within the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, where visitors can plan to continue their explo- ration of North Carolina’s natural places. Distance Learning Class- room: A space designed to virtually link visitors and students at the Whiteville museum with scientists at the Raleigh museum and other locations. After the Feb. 28 grand opening, the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences at White- ville’s hours will be Tuesday- Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations are welcome. The facility is located at 415 S. Madison Street, Whiteville. For more information, contact the museum at 014-4185 or whiteville@naturalsciences. org.

First team Sports The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 1B ECHS girls move conference record to 9-0 Gator boys down Mustangs 65-64 for first Three Rivers Conference win

LAKE WACCAMAW - The East Columbus Gators The loss dropped South Robeson to 4-9 in the conference shook off their recent “third-quarter blues” by going and 7-9 for the season on a 14-0 run in the opening minutes of the second half Tuesday night, leading to a 65-64 win over the In the girls game, East Columbus held off a strong visiting South Robeson Mustangs. second-half comeback bid by South Robeson to defeat It marked the first Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference the Lady Mustangs 59-50. win for the Gators and their third overall victory. Sophomore guard Marlena McClure had a big night Tauren Baldwin tallied 23 points and A.J. Wike fol- with 25 points, including a 6-for-6 effort from the foul lowed with 21 for the Gators, who had been held to line in the fourth quarter. Sophomore Charity Powell only four points in the third quarter in each of their followed with 12 points and freshman Tia Bellamy most recent losses to West Columbus and Whiteville. scored nine for the Lady Gators, who played their sec- “Tonight, we came back after halftime and stepped ond straight second game without senior starter Kayla it up,” said Gator head coach Odell Graham. “We Brown, who has been sidelined by an ankle injury. forced some turnovers that led to some big points South Robeson’s A’tierra Quick drilled in a game-high for us. 34 points and Carrington Mitchell tallied 12. “South Robeson made a run at us late, but we didn’t East Columbus held an 18-6 lead at the end of the first lose our focus,” added Graham, who got a big off-the- quarter and a 27-21 halftime advantage. bench defensive performance by senior Kysheim “We got sloppy at times, but we managed to keep the Robinson. “We did a good job of taking care of the lead and got the points when we needed them,” said ball and getting after things on defense.” ECHS coach Candra Powell, whose Lady Gators are 9-0 The Gators, who held a 25-24 halftime lead, are 1-8 in conference and 13-2 overall. in the conference and 3-12 overall. The South Robeson girls stand at 5-4 and 8-7. South Robeson’s D. Banks led Mustang scorers The East Columbus teams will play host to Fairmont with 19 points. Friday, and South Robeson will play host to South Co- lumbus.

Wolfpack teams trample St. Pauls Staff photos by Mary Kindschuh ST. PAULS - Three Whiteville players scored in Donte Burden. Nakina’s Sarah Faulk (left) advances the ball past midcourt while de- double figures Tuesday night in helping lead the Whiteville also dominated the girls game, running to a fended by Chadbourn’s Tiyama Braddy in Tuesday’s opening-round ac- Wolfpack to a 69-40 Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference 42-16 win after holding a 23-5 lead at the half. tion of the Hallsboro Middle School Invitational Basketball Tournament. boys basketball road victory over the host St. Pauls Traika Pridgen and Odayssey McMillan led a balanced Bulldogs. Lady Wolfpack scoring attack with eight points each and Nakina won 29-17. Coach Jerry Singletary’s Wolfpack held a 64-25 ad- Madison Hinson had six. vantage at the end of three quarters as it improved A. Rozier scored five points to lead St. Pauls. its Three Rivers Conference record to 6-2 and overall Coach Serena Smith’s Lady Wolfpack holds a 6-3 confer- Middle school tournament record to 9-4. ence record and an 8-6 season record. Shaun Kirk tallied 15 points, followed by Tyrell Kirk with 12 and Jamyson Floyd with 11. Eleven WHS play- The Whiteville teams will return to their home floor on semi-finals set for today ers figured in the scoring as the Wolfpack chalked up Friday where they both will try to avenge season-opening HALLSBORO - The semi-final pionship match-up at 6:30. its fifth straight win. road losses to Red Springs. rounds of the 2015 Hallsboro Invi- St. Pauls, which now stands at 3-4 in conference The St. Pauls teams will visit West Columbus tonight tational Middle School Basketball Tuesday’s tournament games play and 4-12 for the season, got a 15-point effort from and play host to West Columbus Friday. Tournament will be held today, begin- brought a lot of excitement, especially ning at 4 p.m., at Baldwin-Sessions in the boys bracket as two-time defend- Gymnasium on the Hallsboro Middle ing champion Whiteville Central was School campus. knocked off by Chadbourn and Tabor Just another Super Bowl; Stallions rally The first girls semi-final game is slat- City was eliminated by Cerro Gordo. ed to begin at 4 p.m. with the winner Banks made it a better game of Wednesday’s Tabor City-Evergreen past Red Springs Annela Tiffany BOYS After all that has trans- game taking on Wednesday’s Central- Cerro Gordo 40 pired in the NFL this Acme Delco winner. VINEGAR HILL - Leroy Miller scored 12 of Tabor City 33 season, our country just The other girls semi-final will begin his game-high 20 points in the final quarter Zach McPherson bucketed 13 points might feel a giant sigh at 5:15 with host Hallsboro taking the Tuesday night to lead the South Columbus and Cody Benton tallied eight points of relief at the end of floor against Nakina. Stallions to a stunning 52-45 come-from-behind for Cerro Gordo, which controlled Sunday’s Super Bowl in Boys semi-final play is scheduled to basketball victory over the visiting Red Springs the first half, holding a 19-6 lead at Glendale, Az. get under way at 6:30 with Cerro Gordo Red Devils. the break. It actually stacks up to be and Chadbourn squaring off. Trailing 39-31 after three quarters, Coach Bry- Zavaun Moyd had 11 points and a pretty darn good football The other boys semi-final will start ant Edwards’ Stallions out-scored the Red Devil Trequon Bellamy had nine points for game, but be assured that at 7:45 with Wednesday’s Hallsboro- team 21-6 over the final eight minutes to gain the Tabor City. something extraordinarily Acme Delco winner squaring off with key Three Rivers Conference win. crazy will come out of this Wednesday’s Nakina-Williams Town- Miller, who sat out much of last Friday’s game Chadbourn 38 one. ship winner. with a shoulder ailment, came back to have Central 35 Don’t be surprised to see For winners of Wednesday’s open- Dan another big shooting night from both the field Chadbourn’s Daquan Hardie put up the football breaking the ing-round games, visit whiteville.com. and the foul line. 16 points and Marcus Bellamy scored infamous “plane” of the Today’s winners will meet Friday in Stephon Miller added 10 points and Rashad nine. Nic Archie had 10 points and goal line, but falling out the championship games. The girls Biser Chatman added five in the victory. Tyjuan Anderson had seven. of the carrier’s grip at the championship clash is slated to begin Red Springs, which held a 25-22 halftime same instant. Maybe 150 at 5 p.m., followed by the boys cham- See Middle on 2B Of course, I wanted to lead, got a game-high 24 points from Travian instant replay views? tell him that I was the best Atkinson. Or maybe an incomplete player in all the South The win put the Stallions’ conference record pass that looks so much Beaumont Lions Little at 5-4. They now stand at 8-10 for the season. like a lateral that the League that summer of defensive team returns it 1962, but I knew that would Red Springs won the girls game 43-29 behind for a touchdown? Maybe be a real stretch, so I just a 17-point effort by C. Locklear. The Lady Red followed up by 150 more told him that baseball was Devils out-scored South Columbus 13-2 in the replay shots? This is the a game I loved to play. second quarter for a 22-8 halftime advantage. Super Bowl, you know. Ernie gave us a wave and Madison Spencer scored 11 points for South Or maybe a free safety returned to the dugout. It Columbus with Quay Newman and Shania Rig- will come up with a pass was late August and Banks’ gins each scoring seven. interception and find Chicago Cubs team and South Columbus slipped to 5-4 in conference that the ball has an air brand-new Colt .45s were play and 8-7 overall. needle cozily lodged in the in eighth and ninth place, Red Springs upped its record to 6-3 in confer- valve?...Bring on the FBI? just above the brand-new ence and 10-9 for the season. Who knows just what is New York Mets in the Na- South Columbus will play host to South Robe- going to happen? Just as tional League standings. son Friday while Red Springs is scheduled to long as they make sure I forget who even won the visit Whiteville. they get it right and that game that day, but I fondly there is absolutely no recalled it last week upon distortion of fair play hearing of the death of Er- Fairmont teams involved. nie Banks at the age of 83. Since my Cowboys are Unlike such contempo- again not involved in the take wins over WC raries as Mickey Mantle, game, I have no real prefer- Willie Mays and Hank CERRO GORDO - The Fairmont Golden ence for a winner. Aaron, Ernie Banks never Tornadoes remained unbeaten in Three Rivers Shaun Kirk Something tells me played in a World Series. 1A-2A Conference basketball action Tuesday though that Russell Wilson But that wasn’t how his with a 76-68 victory over the host West Colum- will again pull off some- greatness was measured. bus Vikings. thing spectacular. He played shortstop and Fairmont extended its conference record to Seattle 33, New Eng- hit for both average and 9-0 and now stands at 13-4 for the season. land 30. power. He was named The West Columbus boys are 1-7 in the confer- National League Most ence and 4-9 for the season. WHEN I WAS 12 Valuable Player in 1958 In the girls game, Fairmont came up with its YEARS OLD, I and my and 1959. He was Mr. Cub first win of the season by a 43-36 score, avenging younger brother stood and a true ambassador for an earlier season loss to the Lady Viking squad. just a few feet from Ernie the baseball-crazy city of West Columbus will play host to St. Pauls Banks as he made some Chicago. He hit 512 career tonight and will travel to take on the St. Pauls pre-game throws with home runs. team on Friday. a teammate outside his You had to admire the team’s dugout at Houston’s man for the way he car- Colt .45 Stadium. (How ried himself on and off many people know that the field, plus the way he in their first three years On this date ... respected his fellow play- of existence - prior to the January 29, 1985 ers and fans. He also did completion of the Astro- Despite the 37-point output of West Columbus a lot to help solidify the dome - that the Houston High School forward James Faulk, the Vikings foundation that the great Central’s Nic Archie (center) puts up a shot between Chadbourn defend- Astros were called the Colt Jackie Robinson had laid a still fall to East Bladen 82-67 in a Waccamaw

.45s?). ers Kwashan Tyson (left) and Joel Strudivant in Tuesday’s opening- decade earlier in the major 2A Conference basketball game at Eliza- Ernie gave us a nod and round boys action of the Hallsboro Invitational Middle School Basketball leagues. bethtown. East Bladen scoring is led by Mike asked us if we enjoyed Tournament. Chadbourn defeated the two-time defending tournament “Let’s play two!” Lesane with 25 points and Leon Cromartie playing baseball. champion Central squad 38-35. with 23. Jiggs Powers Memorial Award winners 2B - The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 Nakina DY League final sign-up date set for Saturday Three Rivers Conference basketball standings Girls The Nakina Dixie Youth will be from 9 a.m. until noon. Boys Conf. Overall Baseball League will hold its The Nakina Dixie Youth Conf. Overall final player registration date League, which was founded in W-L W-L W-L W- L for its 2015 season on Saturday, 1976, consists of age divisions East Columbus 9-0 13-2 Jan. 31 at the Nakina Middle Fairmont 9-0 13-4 in T-Ball (4-5), Coach Pitch Red Springs 6-3 10-9 School gym. (6-7), Minor League (9-10) and Whiteville 6-2 9-4 Whiteville 5-3 8-6 Sign-up times for each date Major League (11-12). Red Springs 5-4 9-10 South Robeson 5-4 8-8 South Columbus 5-4 8-10 South Columbus 5-4 8-7 St. Pauls 3-4 4-12 Columbus Dixie Girls sign-ups St. Pauls 2-5 2-11 South Robeson 4-5 7-9 Registration times and locations for the 2015 Columbus West Columbus 1-7 4-11 West Columbus 1-7 4-9 County Dixie Girls Softball Association have been announced. Fairmont 1-8 0-13 Dixie Girls Softball is for girls of ages 4-18, according to as- East Columbus 1-8 3-12 sociation president Stuart Carroll. TUESDAY’S RESULTS TUESDAY’S RESULTS Whiteville 42, St. Pauls 16 The sign-up schedule follows: Whiteville 69, St. Pauls 40 Central Columbus - January 26 through February 13 at Red Springs 43, South Columbus 29 South Columbus 62, Red Springs 45 Whiteville City Hall and Chadbourn Town Hall, Monday East Columbus 59, South Robeson 50 East Columbus 65, South Robeson 64 through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fairmont def. West Columbus South Columbus - January 31, February 7, February 14 at Fairmont 76, West Columbus 68 Tabor City Sports Complex., 9 a.m. until noon. Nakina - January 31, February 7 and February 14 at Nakina TONIGHT’S GAME TONIGHT’S GAME Middle School, 9 a.m. until noon. St. Pauls at West Columbus St. Pauls at West Columbus Buckhead - January 31, February 7 and February 14 at Buck- West Bladen at Fairmont head Store, 9 a.m. until noon. West Bladen at Fairmont Optimist Dixie Youth Riegelwood - January 31, February 7 and February 14 at Riegelwood Community Center, 9 a.m. until noon. FRIDAY’S GAMES East Columbus basketball FRIDAY’S GAMES Lake Waccamaw - January 31, February 7 and February 14 Red Springs at Whiteville Red Springs at Whiteville at Lake Waccamaw Town Hall. West Columbus at St. Pauls West Columbus at St. Pauls Registration fee will be $30 per player. Fairmont at East Columbus Fairmont at East Columbus South Columbus at South Robeson Dixie Girls Softball includes competition in the following South Columbus at South Robeson age divisions: Sweetees - 5-6 Games begin at 4 p.m., with junior varsity girls, followed by junior varsity boys at 5:15, varsity girls at Darlings - 7-8 6:30 and varsity boys at 8. Angels - 9-10 Ponytails - 11-12 Belles - 13-15 Debs - 16-18 Whitfield selected to The Central Columbus, East Columbus and South Columbus direct NFHS operations leagues compete in North Carolina District 9. For more information, contact Melissa Sykes (South Colum- INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Da- field was on the administrative bus) at 625-9491, Willie Wilkins (Central Columbus) at 640-0102 vis Whitfield, commissioner staff of the Atlantic Coast or Stuart Carroll (East Columbus), 770-0499. of the North Carolina High Conference for seven years, School Athletic Association including the final two years as (NCHSAA) for the past five associate commissioner. Cerro Gordo sets sign-ups years, has been selected chief Among his duties at the ACC, operating officer of the Na- Whitfield directed and coordi- tional Federation of State nated all television liaison ac- for Dixie Youth Baseball High School Associations tivities for regular-season ACC (NFHS), effective July 1. The Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth Baseball program will hold football, managing a staff of 20 Whitfield will succeed Jim player registrations at the Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth Complex individuals. He also assisted Tenopir, who is retiring this on the following dates and times. with the ACC Men’s Basketball summer after five years as the Tournament, developed and organization’s chief operating Saturday, Feb. 7 managed an Olympic sports officer. 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. -Registration for Majors/Minors/Coach- budget of $4 million, and was “I am pleased that Davis will Vikings Pitch/T-Ball - ages 5-12 responsible for directing all be joining our staff this sum- regular-season and champion- mer,” said Bob Gardner, NFHS Wednesday, Feb. 11 ship activities for 22 Olympic executive director. “During 5:30 p.m, to 6:30 p.m. - Registration for Majors/Minors/ sports. his time as commissioner of Coach-Pitch/T-Ball - ages 5-12 Whitfield was the site rep- the North Carolina associa- resentative for several NCAA tion, Davis has proven to be Saturday, Feb. 14 championships. He also rep- an innovative leader. He also 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. resented the ACC at local, will bring a valuable perspec- Registration for Majors/Minors/Coach-Pitch/T-Ball/ - ages regional and state events, and tive on national issues from 5-12. he worked with ACC corporate his years at the college level. I League play consists of Major League (age 11-12), Minor partners to create and fulfill look forward to working with League (ages 9-10). Coach-Pitch (ages 7-8) and T-Ball (age 5-6). exposure opportunities. him in leading our staff in the Registration fee is $30 per player. Feb. 14 is the final registra- Before his move to the ACC of- coming years.” tion date. fice, Whitfield served in the ath- Since taking over as com- For more information, contact Kiley Hinson (512-4524). Rick letic department at Wake For- missioner of the NCHSAA Benton (840-6857) or Michelle Powell (770-0540). est University, including two in January of 2010, Whit- years as director of operations field has instituted a five-year and facilities management and Hallsboro sets DY sign-up dates strategic plan; enhanced the two years as assistant athletic Staff photos by Mary Kindschuh championship experience for director for operations and fa- Player registration for Halls- come by and register on one student-athletes, coaches and cilities. He began his career in boro Dixie Youth baseball of these two dates. Chadbourn Middle School basketball player Daquon Har- fans at NCHSAA events; and sports administration in 1995 at teams will be held Feb. 7 and For questions and further die drives toward the basket in his team’s Tuesday victory organized and directed the or- Campbell University, where he Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. until 12 information, contact Ashley over Central in the Hallsboro Middle School Basketball ganization’s 100th anniversary was assistant athletic director noon at Mike Mobley Field. Barnhill (840-6831), T.J. Wil- Tournament. Hardie had 16 points to lead the 38-35 win. celebration. for operations and facilities for Players of ages 7-12 (Major son (918-8502) or Mike Mobley In addition, Whitfield cre- three years. League and Minor League) can (918-4656). ated a committee which led to Whitfield attended East Caro- scored a game-high 12 points. a new student-athlete transfer lina University, where he was a Middle policy, implemented champi- dean’s list student and played 2015 Continued from 1B Hallsboro 31 onship cost-cutting policies on the school’s baseball team, Cerro Gordo 8 and procedures, restructured before transferring to UNC Whiteville High School Hallsboro, which ran to a the NCHSAA Handbook, and -Chapel Hill. He earned his GIRLS 16-0 halftime lead, was led in developed the Education and bachelor’s degree from UNC in baseball schedule Nakina 29 scoring by Sharda Baldwin’s Athletics Committee, which 1993 and his master’s in sports 701 Bowling Chadbourn 17 15 points. Rodsalind Harper evaluates the effectiveness and administration in 1995. Feb. 21 - at West Brunswick (scrimmage), noon Nakina, which held a 17-5 and Keysheanna Jordan each efficiency of current NCHSAA Whitfield and his wife, Ni- lead at the half, was led in had 10 points. policy and procedure. Feb. 27 - Richmond County (scrimmage), 4:30 cole, have three children and the scoring column by Sarah Autumn Tiffany and Brin- Prior to his appointment as currently reside in Chatham March 5 - New Hanover, 6 Faulk with nine points and kly Arnold each scored three NCHSAA commissioner, Whit- County. March 7 - at North Brunswick, 11 Vanessa Faulk with six. points for Cerro Gordo. March 7 - Voyager (at NBHS), 6 Chadbourn’s Tiyama Braddy March 10 - *at East Columbus, 5 Monday’s HMS Tournament games March 13 -*St. Pauls, 5 March 17 - *at Red Springs, 5 Evergreen 31 Hallsboro 34 Williams Township 11 Evergreen 19 March 20 - *West Columbus, 5 In Monday’s opening day In Monday’s opening day of March 24 - *Fairmont, 5 girls action, Evergreen got a boys tournament play, host March 27 - *South Robeson, 5 17-point effort by Tahnijah Hallsbooro cruised to victory March 30- *South Columbus, 5 McCoy to lead the Lady Wild- over Evergreen. cats to the win over Williams Ethan Johnson tallied 12 April 1 - *East Columbus, 6 Township. points, followed by Jaylen April 4 - A.C. Reynolds, 4 Gretta Strickland tossed in Bennett with 12 for Hallsboro, April 6 - North Davidson at UNCW, TBA six points for Evergreen, which which held an 18-6 halftime April 8 - TBA led 14-2 at the half. advantage. April 14 - *at St. Pauls, 6 Briana Wideman and Mia Milligan each scored four April 16 - at New Hanover, 6 points for Williams. April 17 - *Red Springs, 6 April 21 - *at West Columbus, 6 April 24 - *at Fairmont, 6 The News Reporter is on April 28 - *at South Robeson, 6 April 29 - at Hoggard, 6 May 1 - South Columbus, 6 May 4-6- Three Rivers Conference Tournament, TBA

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Basketball Basketball Basketball St. Pauls at Whiteville Basketball Tuesday, February 3 This WHS junior has speed This ECHS freshman ath- The Viking junior hoopster The SCHS junior is a 4:00pm and is a strong presence on lete has proven her skills on is a leading offensive play- strong player for the JV/V Basketball the court for the Wolfpack. the varsity team. She had er for WCHS. Johnson had Stallions. Miller had South Columbus at East Columbus McMillan had two points eight points in the Gators’ nine points against South four points in SCHS’ Whiteville at West Columbus against East Columbus Fri- win over Whiteville last Columbus last Thursday, win over West Columbus Thursday, February 5 day. The Wolfpack will play Friday. Campbell scored the all of them 3-point baskets. last week. South Colum- 4:00pm host to the Red Springs Red first five points for ECHS. West Columbus will travel bus hosted Red Springs Devils for a Friday night East will host Fairmont to St. Pauls Friday to face Tuesday and will travel Middle School Basketball faceoff. Friday. the Bulldogs. to South Robeson Friday. Friday, February 6 4:00pm JV/V Basketball East Columbus at Red Springs South Robeson at West Columbus Middle School St. Pauls at South Columbus Whiteville at Fairmont Spirit

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Nakina Middle School Hallsboro Middle School Canady gets white wood duck Will Canady killed this mostly white female wood duck on the last day of duck season Saturday near Whiteville. The duck is not an albino, as it has some grey and black on it, and its eyes had color, unlike albinos. The duck also had a mal- formed tail, and its feet were orange, not the typical darker color familiar on woodies. Ducks like this one are best taken out of the gene pool as they weaken the species when they reproduce. Black ducks, for in- stance, one of the most prized puddle ducks, have been diminished by breeding with their close cousins, the mallard. While partial white coloring on wild ducks does occasionally occur in nature, it’s more likely this prize was the result of a wild duck breeding with domestic ducks. While such mixed-breeds do happen, the young are more prone to domesticate, rather than go OUTDOOR YOUTH wild. It would be interesting to know this bird’s story, but it will make a great trophy and memory for years to come. SPOTLIGHT Canady said he’s never seen a white wood duck, even though By Les High Editor he is a professional duck guide in Arkansas during the season there. He plans to have this one mounted.

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Call 640-8098. small moBile home/Camper ming, pruning, grading, utility tractor of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One 640-1909 for appointment for rent. All utilities furnished. Call work, etc... Free estimate. 910-234- 2 Bedroom aparTmenT. No pets. 910-445-1798. Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required 3418, 910-445-1475 2014 70x14 Windzone II home. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call pT mainTenanCe person want- by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). Starting at $29,900. Oakwood Homes 642-4049. ed. 25 apartments in Tabor City $10/ Chadbourn. 910-654-4128 The property to be offered pursuant to hr 20 hrs wk. Mon-Tues 8m-4pm, 2 Bedroom, 1 BaTh apT for rent. this notice of sale is being offered for Thurs 8am-3pm. Painting, minor elec- 2014 72x16 Windzone II Ener- S Whiteville. $600 month & $600 sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, For lease - 1,200 sq ft 6 room tric & plumbing required. Must have gy Star home. Starting at $35,700. deposit. Call Eric 910-640-7690 WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor own tools & vehicle. Call 910-653- office & kitchen Powell Plaza. Call Oakwood Homes Chadbourn. 910- the holder of the note secured by the 3028 for info. 654-4128 2 Br upsTairs aparTmenT, Memory Enterprises 910-642-5824. screened porch. Stove, refrigerator, deed of trust/security agreement, or WeldinG Careers- Hands on For sale or renT. Mobile home washer/dryer furnished. Nice neigh- For lease - memory plaza. both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- training for career opportunities in 1992 BuiCk CenTury, 170k miles. & lot off Smyrna Rd, Whiteville. Call borhood. References and deposit 2 small offices. Available now. Call cers, directors, attorneys, employees, $1,750. Call 910-840-2015 aviation, automotive, manufacturing 910-612-5792 required. Call 910-640-7192. 642-5824. agents or authorized representative of and more. 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Large lot, nice communi- liens or encumbrances of record and Become a driver for Stevens Trans- gram, 4 door, auto, all power, loaded, ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. any recorded releases. Said property 22k. $15,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- Cypress Village Apartments 14 SP 168 port! NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED! is also being sold subject to applica- 649-7531 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. Under and by virtue of the power of New drivers earn $800+ per week! ble Federal and State laws. PAID CDL TRAINING! Stevens covers 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap sale contained in a certain Deed of 2012 mini Cooper, 2 door, load- A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no all costs! 1-888-748-4137 drive4ste- accessible units available. Trust made by Amanda Babson, an ed, leather, push-button start, auto, vens.com 6.98 aCres land with house. Free laundry facilities + Community personal checks) of five percent (5%) alloys, 30k. $16,500. Fair Bluff Ford. unmarried woman, as her sole and Macedonia area. Call 910-770-4663. room **24 hour maintenance** separate property to David Tedder, of the purchase price, or seven hun- drivers: neW equipmenT just 910-649-7531 Section 8 Assistance Available Attorney at Law, Trustee(s), dated dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever arrived. New Year- New Opportuni- BeauTiFul 3 Br doublewide on Income Restrictions may apply 2012 ToyoTa prius c “hybrid”, the 14th day of August, 2008, and is greater, will be required at the time ties. Want Better Pay? Better Home- large lot. For more info call Oakwood Seniors 62 years and older automatic CVT, heated leather, Blue- Homes. 910-654-4128 recorded in Book RB 938, Page 552, of the sale. time? & Compensation????? CDL-A tooth, 36k. $16,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7971 in Columbus County Registry, North An order for possession of the prop- 1 year exp. 877-704-3773 910-649-7531 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm Carolina, default having been made erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. hirinG oTr proFessionals Professionally Managed by 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser 2013 Ford FiesTa se, 5 door Community Management in the payment of the note thereby who want Consistent Miles- aver- and against the party or parties in hatchback, sport appearance pkg, Corporation secured by the said Deed of Trust and age 2,800+; consistent pay- aver- 20k. $14,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- possession by the clerk of superior age $51,400 per year; 2012 or newer the undersigned, Substitute Trustee 649-7531 Services, Inc. having been substitut- court of the county in which the prop- trucks; call Fischer Trucking today at erty is sold. 2014 Chevy Camaro 1LT, V6, ed as Trustee in said Deed of Trust 1-800-486-8660. Any person who occupies the prop- auto, Touch-Screen, alloys, 14k. ****Publisher’s Notice**** by an instrument duly recorded in equal housing immediaTe openinGs OTR Driv- $23,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- the Office of the Register of Deeds erty pursuant to a rental agreement ers, Class A CDL . Home once a week. opportunity entered into or renewed on or after 7531 of Columbus County, North Carolina Call Tim 910-654-1261 All real estate advertised herein is evans poinTe apTs Tabor City October 1, 2007, may after receiving subject to the Federal Fair Housing now accepting applications and the holder of the note evidenc- donaTe your Car, Truck or Boat the notice of sale, terminate the rent- Join our Team! Guaranteed Act, North Carolina and Columbus Special 2 bedroom $400, ing said indebtedness having direct- to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3 Day al agreement upon 10 days’ written pay for Class A CDL Flatbed Driv- Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Tow- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- 3 bedrooms $460. $50 for new ed that the Deed of Trust be fore- notice to the landlord. Upon termina- ers! Regional and OTR. Great pay/ ing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. gal to advertise any preference, limita- moving in off first month rent. closed, the undersigned Substitute tion, or discrimination based on race, benefits/401k match. CALL TODAY 800-337-9038. Application fee is waived. Certain Trustee will offer for sale at the court- tion of a rental agreement, the tenant color, religion, sex, handicap, familial restrictions apply. Call 910-653-9560 864-299-9645. www.jgr-inc.com EOE house door in the City of Whiteville, is liable for rent due under the rental status or national origin, or intention agreement prorated to the effective to make any such preferences, limi- Columbus County, North Carolina, or mCo TransporT MADISON HILL APARTMENTS date of the termination. needs oTr drivers! tation or discrimination. We will not the customary location designated 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC If the trustee is unable to convey title 2 years of verifiable T/T experience, knowingly accept any advertising for for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on 2010 Ford F-150 lariaT crew cab One Bedroom Apts. or 1 year with school, good MVR and real estate which is in violation of the February 10, 2015 and will sell to the to this property for any reason, the 4x4, V8, chrome step bars, bed liner, Laundry Facilities • Community hazmat endorsement. Modern fleet law. All persons are hereby informed sole remedy of the purchaser is the 69k. $28,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- that all dwellings advertised are avail- room • 24 hours maintenance highest bidder for cash the following equipped with elogs, weekly direct return of the deposit. Reasons of such 649-7531 able on an equal opportunity basis. To real estate situated in the County Rental assistance up to 100% inability to convey include, but are not deposit, annual pay increases, 401k, complain of discrimination, call HUD of Columbus, North Carolina, and insurance benefits, sick leave, great based on income. Income limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. restriction may apply being more particularly described environment. Fill out an application at petition prior to the confirmation of Seniors 62 years and older as follows: www.mcotransport.com 2 Br, 1 BaTh, off 701N. Porch, the sale and reinstatement of the loan or call 800-239-0869 EOE washer/dryer, CH/A. Ref & deposit 910-642-8883 Being all of Lot #14 containing 1.06 2010 Ford edGe sel, 3.5L V6 auto, Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm acres, more or less, including the without the knowledge of the trustee. candy red, SYNC, alloys, 77k, required. $550 mo. Call 840-0389 rouTe driver needed for Colum- Professionally Managed by state road right of way as shown If the validity of the sale is challenged $16,900. Fair Bluff Ford 910-649- bus County. Must have Class A CDL 3 Bedroom BriCk house with Community Management on a “Survey For Deerwood Acres, by any party, the trustee, in their sole 7531 large kitchen in Whiteville. Leave mes- with clean record, a safe place to park Corporation Phase I” dated 1-29-03 (subse- discretion, if they believe the chal- truck overnight. Heavy lifting required. sage 910-five12-6232. 2013 Ford eConoline 350 Super quently revised,) prepared by Soles lenge to have merit, may request the Competitive salary/commission plus duty, 15 passenger XLT, loaded, 3 Br, 2 bath , Whiteville City limits, & Walker, surveyors, and recorded court to declare the sale to be void benefits. Call 910-471-7741 and leave auto, 37k, $23,800. Fair Bluff Ford quiet neighborhood, references, $600 in Map Book 80, Page 95, Columbus and return the deposit. The purchaser a message with name and contact 910-649-7531 month plus deposit. 910-641-7329 or County Registry. will have no further remedy. information SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- 2014 Ford esCape se, l4, Turbo, 641-9148. For back title see Deed Book 522, ES, INC. Pano-Moonroof, reverse camera, CounTry home 3 BR, 1 bath, Page 578, CCR. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SYNC, 14k, $22,900. Fair Bluff Ford CH/A, Chadbourn, $500 month + SUBJECT TO restrictive covenants 910-649-7531 deposit , Reference required. No in Book 662, Page 952. P.O. Box 1028 mediCal BillinG Trainees inside pets. Call 910-654-4973 2 Bedroom moBile home fur- Together with improvements thereon, 4317 Ramsey Street NEEDED! Doctors & Hospitals need nished for rent in the Chadbourn area. Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 house For renT - Lake Wacca- said property located at 732 Mollie Medical Office Staff! NO EXPERI- Call 654-4130. Road, Whiteville, NC 28472. https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com ENCED NEEDED! Online Training gets maw. 3 bedroom, 2 bath. No pets. Case No: 1143631 (FC.CH) ****Publisher’s Notice**** Deposit & references required. Call Parcel ID 092845. you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & 2 Bedroom moBile home, East- January 29, February 5, 2015 Computer needed. Careertechnical. equal housing 910-642-3723. over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. opportunity 642-4049. edu/nc. 1-888-512-7122 All real estate advertised herein is home For renT - New Hope area. Well Care home Care subject to the Federal Fair Housing 2 bedroom, bath, den, dining & car- 2 Br 1 BaTh south of city limits. 94 Lakes Dr., Whiteville is hiring a Private Duty Nurse (LPN/ Act, North Carolina and Columbus port. $550 monthly, $500 deposit. very nice & clean, no smoking, no RN) for female patient in Elizabeth- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Call 642-4165. pets. reference, deposit required. gal to advertise any preference, limita- Call 910-840-2485 NEW LOWER PRICE town for M/T/W 7am-5pm shift. Email tion, or discrimination based on race, lovely Colonial home - 5 bed- $299,999 if interested: Scarlson@wellcare- color, religion, sex, handicap, familial rooms, 4 baths near courthouse. 2 Br in nakina. Deposit and Refer- health.com. status or national origin, or intention Use as offices or residential. Call ences required. Very clean. No pets. to make any such preferences, limi- 642-4923. Call 642-6506 tation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for renTal homes availaBle 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 BaTh moBile real estate which is in violation of the 2 beds - $440 and up home. $450 mo. $200 deposit. 2 CerTiFied nurses assisTanT law. All persons are hereby informed 3 beds - $560 and up bedroom, 1 bath mobile home. $350 seeking employment in Whiteville that all dwellings advertised are avail- Lake front 3 beds under $1000 mo. $200 deposit. Both furnished with 4 bedrooms, 2 full and 1 1/2 baths, many extras. MUST SEE! area. Private pay. Call 910-918-3617 able on an equal opportunity basis. To Apply @ www.jrayrealty.com/rent refrigerator, stove and washer. Call complain of discrimination, call HUD Please no calls. 910-770-1922. 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notice of the time the Trustee tenders to him notice of service NOW YOUR a Deed to the property or attempts Foreclosure sale to tender such Deed, and should the of process by successful bidder fail to pay the full publication NORTH CAROLINA amount, then the successful bidder AD CAN COLUMBUS COUNTY shall remain liable as provided for in IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- N.C.G.S. §45-21.30. By submitting STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST EXE- your bid, you agree that the “full pur- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE CUTED BY BRIAN D. RIGGINS and chase price” shall be defined as the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS wife, CINDY D. RIGGINS, amount of bid plus the Trustee’s com- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Recorded in Book 947, Page 597, mission as defined in the subject Deed FILE NO.: 14 CV 1515 Columbus County Registry of Trust plus the costs of the action, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- unless the Trustee agrees otherwise. Plaintiff REACH ALL OF TICE For example, if the amount of bid is Vs. SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION $20,000.00 and the trustee’s commis- GERALD WILSON LONG; STE- BEFORE THE CLERK sion is defined in the subject Deed of PHEN MORRIS LONG; LINDA FILE NO. 14-SP-193 Trust as 5% of the gross proceeds of LONG; UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, DEED OF TRUST BEING FORE- the sale, then the “full purchase price” Judgmentholder (Lienholder), CLOSED: shall equal $21,000.00 plus the costs Defendants The Deed of Trust being foreclosed is of the action. A tender of Deed shall To GERALD WILSON LONG and NORTH that Deed of Trust executed by BRIAN be defined as a letter from the Trust- STEPHEN MORRIS LONG, above D. RIGGINS and wife, CINDY D. RIG- ee to the successful bidder offering to named Defendants: GINS to Jay B. Green, Trustee, dated record the Deed upon receipt of full Take notice that a pleading seek- November 26, 2008 and recorded in purchase price as described herein ing relief against the Defendants Book 947, Page 597 in the Columbus and listed in said letter. If the trustee is GERALD WILSON LONG, STE- County Registry of North Carolina. unable to convey title to this property PHEN MORRIS LONG and LINDA RECORD OWNERS OF THE REAL for any reason such as a bankruptcy LONG and naming you as a Defen- PROPERTY: filing, the sole remedy of the success- dant has been filed in the above CAROLINA The record owners of the subject real ful bidder is the return of the deposit. entitled action. The nature of the property as reflected on the records As to any manufactured home, the relief being sought is as follows: of the Columbus County Register of following shall apply: Any not consid- Tax Foreclosure for the collection Deeds not more than 10 days prior to ered real property is being foreclosed of past due Columbus County, NC the posting of this Notice are Brian D. pursuant to N.C.G.S. §25-9-604, if property taxes. Riggins and Cindy D. Riggins. necessary; there is no warranty that You are required to make defense DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF SALE: any is actually located on the subject to such pleading not later than the FOR ONLY The sale will be held on February 12, tract; and there is no warranty given 10th day of March, 2015, said date 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the door of the by the Substitute Trustee as to wheth- being 40 days from the first publi- Columbus County Courthouse, White- er said home is real property or per- cation of this notice and upon your ville, North Carolina. sonal property. The sale will be made failure to do so the party seeking PROPERTY TO BE SOLD: subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, service against you will apply to the The following real property to be sold assessments, restrictions and ease- Court for the relief sought. “sight unseen” together with any ments of record, if any. This the 26th day of January, 2015. improvements is located in Columbus ADDITIONAL NOTICE: WILLIAM E. WOOD County, North Carolina and is believed Take notice that an order for posses- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF to have the address of 695 Pine Cir- sion of the property may be issued 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE $ cle Drive, Tabor City, NC 28463 and is pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 otherwise more particularly described the purchaser and against the party or TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 as follows: parties in possession by the clerk of STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Because the legal description is too superior court of the county in which January 29, February 5, 12, 2015 voluminous to publish in the newspa- the property is sold. Take further per, reference is made to the subject notice that any person who occu- legal description recorded as part of pies the property pursuant to a rental the subject Deed of Trust as described agreement entered into or renewed Low Price Tire Guarantee in the case caption of this proceeding. on or after October 1, 2007, may, Included is a 2007 Oakwood manu- after receiving the notice of sale, ter- 375 factured home bearing serial number minate the rental agreement upon 10 25 WORDS ROC720565NC. days’ written notice to the landlord. TERMS OF SALE: The notice shall also state that upon Pursuant to the provisions of N.C.G.S. termination of a rental agreement, $10 each additional word §45-21.10(b) and the terms of the the tenant is liable for rent due under Deed of Trust, any successful bid- the rental agreement prorated to the der may be required to deposit with effective date of the termination. the Trustee or Clerk of Superior Court This the 16th day of December, 2014. immediately upon the conclusion of THE GREEN LAW FIRM, P.C. the sale a cash deposit to be deter- Jay B. Green mined by the greater of 5% of the Attorneys for Deidre D. DeFlorentis, bid or $750.00. Unless the Substi- Substitute Trustee tute Trustee agrees otherwise, the 908 E. 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provided for in North Carolina General politic incorporate of the State of North Hearing before the Assistant Clerk of containing 0.96 acres, more or less, bus County, North Carolina was held in notice of service Statutes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). Carolina, is exercising its power and Superior Court Amy W. Nance, Colum- prepared by Nelson D. Soles, P.L.S., connection with this foreclosure on the of process by In the event the property owner(s) file a authority to assess, levy and collect bus County, North Carolina was held in Soles and Walker, P.A., P.L.S., dated 1st day of December, 2014 at which publication bankruptcy petition prior to the expira- taxes against real and personal prop- connection with this foreclosure on the December 17, 2003, and revised Janu- time Clerk of Court Amy W. Nance tion of the 10-day upset bid period, an erty located within its boundaries in 7th day of November, 2014 at which ary 14, 2004, the same being of record authorized this foreclosure sale as STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA automatic stay of the foreclosure sale accordance with the laws of the State time Clerk of Court Amy W. Nance in Deed Book 767, Page 413, and is required by statute. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE will be imposed in accordance with the of North Carolina and the Default Judg- authorized this foreclosure sale as incorporated herein by reference for This the 8th day of January, 2015. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. § 362) and ment and Order of Sale entered on the required by statute. more particularity of description. This WILLIAM E WOOD DISTRICT COURT DIVISION the bidder must pursue relief through 7th day of November, 2014 and are This the 8th day of January, 2015. conveyance is subject to the right COMMISSIONER FILE NO.: 14 CV 888 the bankruptcy court. Should the prop- foreclosing on the following land of WILLIAM E WOOD of ingress, egress, and regress over 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and erty be purchased by a third party, that CAROL YVONNE BRITT and RICH- COMMISSIONER that certain 60 foot right of way (Emily WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 TOWN OF CHADBOURN, party must pay the tax of Forty-five ARD WAYNE BRITT in order to sat- 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Drive) which extends from Princess Ann TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Plaintiffs Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dol- isfy the properly assessed but unpaid WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Road to provide access to said lot and STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Vs. lars ($100.00) pursuant to N.C.G.S. § taxes and/or special assessments TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 is shown on said map to which refer- January 22, 29, 2015 LEE ANN SULLIVAN; WILLIAM F. 7A-308(a)(1). Please be advised that upon certain lands. Pursuant to the STATE BAR NO.: 5901 ence is made for more particularity of WARD and CAROL WILLIAMS WARD, the Clerk of Superior Court may issue Judgment entered on the 7th day of January 22, 29, 2015 description. summons on Co-Beneficaries (Lienholder); UNITED an order for possession of the proper- November, 2014, William E. Wood has The property hereinabove described is STATES OF AMERICA, Department of ty pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in been appointed Commissioner with the notice of Tax a portion of that property acquired by publication the Treasury (Lienholder), favor of the purchaser and against the authority to sell the following lands at Grantor by instrument recorded in Deed Defendants party or parties in possession. Any per- the Courthouse Door, Columbus Coun- Foreclosure sale Book 393, Page 545, and in Plat book STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA To: LEE ANN SULLIVAN, an above son who occupies the property pursu- ty Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, 6, Page 89, Columbus County Registry. COUNTY OF HORRY named Defendant: ant to a rental agreement entered into Columbus County, North Carolina at STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA This entire Conveyance is subject to IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Take notice that a pleading seek- or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, 12:00 o’clock noon on the 3rd day of COUNTY OF COLUMBUS that Declaration of Restrictive and FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ing relief against the Defendant LEE may, after receiving this notice of sale, February, 2015 and will sell to the high- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Protective Covenants and Conditions CIVIL ACTION NO. 2014-CP-26-06344 ANN SULLIVAN and naming you as a terminate the rental agreement upon est bidder for cash all interest in the fol- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION filed in Book 733, page 864, Columbus Sharonview Federal Credit Union, Defendant has been filed in the above 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. lowing described real estate: FILE NO.: 14 CV 801 County Registry. See also Book 919, Plaintiff, entitled action. The nature of the relief Upon termination of such rental agree- That certain lot or parcel of land situ- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, Page 971 Columbus County Registry. vs. being sought is as follows: Tax Fore- ment, the tenant is liable for rent due ated in Tatum Township, Columbus Plaintiff See Declaration of Intent to Affix the Jo-Jo Lewis Hardee a/k/a Amanda closure for the collection of past due under the rental agreement prorated County, North Carolina and more par- vs Manufactured Home to Real property JoJo Hardee, as Personal Represen- Columbus County and the Town of to the effective date of the termination. ticularly described as follows: BOBBY RICH; BONNEY RICH; pursuant to N.C.G.S. 47-20.7, which is tative of the Estate of Presley L. Hard- Chadbourn, NC property taxes. The property to be offered pursuant BEGINNING at a stake located at the CHARLES MITCHELL POWELL, Ben- recorded in Deed Book 769, Page 166, ee a/k/a Presley Legrand Hardee a/k/a You are required to make defense to this Notice of Sale is being offered Eastern margin of N. C. Highway No. eficiary (Lienholder), Columbus County Registry. Presley Legrand Hardee, Sr.; Jo-Jo to such pleading not later than the for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS 1506 and on a tie line North 23 degrees Defendants This property includes a 2003 HBOS Lewis Hardee a/k/a Amanda JoJo 4th day of March, 2015, said date IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Substitute and 40 minutes East 324 feet and 3 NOTICE is hereby given that the Manufacturing, L.P. doublewide mobile Hardee; Andrea Hardee Flowers; P J being 40 days from the first publica- Trustee nor the holder of the promis- inches from the center of a culvert pipe COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body home serial #HNC07715681 AB locat- Hardee; Alexis Hardee; Bailey Ford; tion of this notice and upon your fail- sory note secured by the deed of trust under said highway and said stake politic incorporate of the State of ed upon the subject property as a fix- and Conway Hospital, Inc. d/b/a Con- ure to do so the party seeking service being foreclosed, nor the officers, direc- being located in the Southwestern cor- North Carolina, is exercising its power ture and part of the real estate pursu- way Medical Center, against you will apply to the court for tors, attorneys, employees, agents or ner of the lands hereinafter described and authority to assess, levy and col- ant to NC Law. Defendants. the relief sought authorized representatives of either the and said stake being in the Northwest- lect taxes against real and personal The property to be offered pursuant to TO: THE MINOR DEFENDANTS ALEX- This the 20th day of January, 2015. Substitute Trustee or the holder of the ern corner of the lands of Malory Britt property located within its boundar- this Notice of Sale is being offered for IS HARDEE AND BAILEY FORD WILLIAM E. WOOD promissory note make any represen- and said stake separating these lands ies in accordance with the laws of the sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS IS, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS tation of warranty relating to the title or from other lands of Malory Britt; and State of North Carolina and the Default WHERE IS”. Neither the Commissioner required to answer the Amended Com- 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE any physical, environmental, health or runs thence with Eastern margin of N. Judgment and Order of Sale entered nor the County of Columbus, nor the plaint in this action, which was filed WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 safety conditions existing in, on, at or C. Highway No. 1506, North 23 degrees on the 1st day of December, 2014 officers, directors, attorneys, employ- on October 13, 2014 in Horry Coun- TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 relating to the property being offered and 40 minutes East 127 feet and 3 and are foreclosing on the following ees, agents or authorized representa- ty, South Carolina, a copy of which STATE BAR NO.: 5901 for sale, and any and all responsibilities inches to an iron stake; and runs thence land of BOBBY RICH and BONNEY tives of either the Commissioner or the is herewith served upon you, and to January 22, 29, February 5, 2015 or liabilities arising out of or in any way South 73 degrees and 30 minutes East RICH in order to satisfy the properly County of Columbus make any repre- serve a copy of your answer to the said relating to any such condition expressly 178 feet to a stake corner; and runs assessed but unpaid taxes and/or spe- sentation of warranty relating to the title Amended Complaint on the subscrib- notice of are disclaimed. thence South 23 degrees and 40 min- cial assessments upon certain lands. or any physical, environmental, health ers at their office at 1000 29th Avenue substitute This sale will be held open ten (10) days utes West 127 feet and 3 inches to a Pursuant to the Judgment entered on or safety conditions existing in, on, at, North, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for upset bids as required by law. stake corner; and runs thence North 73 the 1st day of December, 2014, William or relating to the property being offered 29577, and to file your answer with Trustee’s sale of This the 7th day of January, 2015. degrees and 30 minutes West 178 feet E. Wood has been appointed Commis- for sale, and any and all responsibilities the Clerk of Court for Horry County, all real estate MARK T. ADERHOLD, to the BEGINNING point and being one sioner with the authority to sell the fol- or liabilities arising out of or in any way within thirty (30) days after the service Substitute Trustee building lot surveyed for Richard Britt lowing lands at the Courthouse Door, relating to any such condition expressly hereof; exclusive of the day of such 2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C and wife, Yvonne C. Britt, and being a Columbus County Courthouse in the are disclaimed. service; and if you fail to answer the NORTH CAROLINA City of Whiteville, Columbus County, Amended Complaint within the time IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 part of the same tract of land record- Also, this property is being sold free (336) 723-3530 ed in Book 204, page 548, Columbus North Carolina at 12:15 o’clock p.m. and clear of all taxes, special assess- aforesaid, the Plaintiff in this action SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION on the 3rd day of February, 2015 and will apply to the Court for judgment by COLUMBUS COUNTY January 22, 29, 2015 County Registry. ments, prior liens or encumbrances of This description is taken from a map will sell to the highest bidder for cash record against said property except default for the relief demanded in the 14-SP-159 noTiCe To CrediTors all interest in the following described Amended Complaint and a judgment IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- made from an actual survey by T. P. as may have priority under Federal or Having qualified as Administratrix of Hinson, Registered Land Surveyor, real estate: State Law, if any. will be rendered against you. SURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF the estate of Adaila Smith, deceased, That certain lot or parcel of land situ- BELLAMY, RUTENBERG, COPELAND, HOWARD MAXTON SMALL and JEN- on September 8, 1970, which map is A cash deposit of 20% of the purchase late of Columbus County, the under- hereby incorporated by reference for ated in Tatum Township, Columbus price, or $750 whichever is greater, will EPPS, GRAVELY & BOWERS, P.A. ELL MITCHELL SMALL signed hereby notifies all persons County, North Carolina and more par- Post Office Box 357 Grantor, more particularity of description. See be required at the time of the sale with having claims against the estate of also Book 349, Page 367 Columbus ticularly described as follows: the balance remaining due to be paid Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-0357 To said decedent to present them to the Being in the Country Acres Subdivision, (843) 448-2400 MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE County Registry. in full by cash or certified funds at the undersigned within three (3) months The property to be offered pursuant to Tatum Township, Columbus County, Office of the Commissioner within three Attorneys for the Plaintiff Substitute Trustee, from the date of the first publication, North Carolina, and being more par- S AS RECORDED IN BOOK 539 AT PAGE this Notice of Sale is being offered for (3) days after the entry of the Judgment or this notice will be pleaded in bar of sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS IS, ticularly described as follows: of Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. Douglas M. Zayicek 130 OF THE COLUMBUS PUBLIC their recovery. All persons indebted to Being all of Lot #14 as shown on a Dated: January 26, 2015 REGISTRY. WHERE IS”. Neither the Commissioner Hearing before the Assistant Clerk of said estate will please make immedi- nor the County of Columbus, nor the survey for Samuel D. Wyatt and wife, Superior Court Amy W. Nance, Colum- January 29, February 5, 12, 2015 Under and by virtue of the power and ate payment. Valerie S. Wyatt and Samuel E. Wyatt, authority contained in that certain officers, directors, attorneys, employ- This the 15th day of January, 2015. ees, agents or authorized representa- Deed of Trust executed and delivered Belinda Smith, by HOWARD MAXTON SMALL and tives of either the Commissioner or the Administratrix of the estate of County of Columbus make any repre- JENELL MITCHELL SMALL, dated Adaila Smith September 19, 1997, and recorded in sentation of warranty relating to the title PO Box 2014, or any physical, environmental, health the Office of the Register of Deeds in 213 W Lewis St. Book 539 at Page 130, and because or safety conditions existing in, on, at, Whiteville, NC 28472 or relating to the property being offered Help Rebuild of default in the payment of the indebt- January 15, 22, 29, February 5,2015 edness thereby secured and failure to for sale, and any and all responsibilities carry out or perform the stipulations notice of Tax or liabilities arising out of or in any way and agreements therein contained and relating to any such condition expressly pursuant to the demand of the holder Foreclosure sale are disclaimed. of the indebtedness secured by said Also, this property is being sold free Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA and clear of all taxes, special assess- OLD DOCK SCHOOL Order of the Clerk of Superior Court COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ments, prior liens or encumbrances of entered in this foreclosure proceeding, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE record against said property except the undersigned, MARK T. ADERHOLD, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION as may have priority under Federal or Substitute Trustee, will expose for sale FILE NO.: 14 CV 1304 State Law, if any. at public auction on the 30th day of COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, A cash deposit of 20% of the purchase Fundraiser drive in partnership with January, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the door Plaintiff price, or $750 whichever is greater, will of the Columbus County Courthouse, vs be required at the time of the sale with Whiteville, North Carolina, the real prop- CAROL YVONNE BRITT; RICHARD the balance remaining due to be paid erty described as follows (including per- WAYNE BRITT, in full by cash or certified funds at the Old Dock School and The News Reporter manent structures, if any, and any other Defendants Office of the Commissioner within three improvements attached to the real NOTICE is hereby given that the (3) days after the entry of the Judgment property including any mobile home COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body of Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. or manufactured home, whether single $10 of your new one year subscription wide or double wide, located thereon): Being all of that 0.93 acre tract of land, to The News Reporter will be given more or less, total, as shown on that survey entitled “PLAT FOR HOW- ARD M. SMALL AND WIFE, BETSY to help rebuild Old Dock School. J. SMALL”, dated September 9, 1996 by Billy M. Duncan, R.L.S., a copy of Current subscribers can also participate said plat being recorded in Deed Book 515, Page 133. A copy of said plat is also attached hereto and incorporated by extending your existing herein by reference. Reference is made to said plat for a more complete and accurate description of the premises subscription by one year. described herein. Being the same property as described in Deed dated October 8, 1996 from The News Reporter will notify Fisher’s Hardware, Inc. to Howard M. Small and wife, Betsy J. Small, Old Dock School of your support. and recorded in Book 515, Page 131, Columbus County Registry. The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assess- ments, if any. The record owner of the above described real property as reflected on the records of the Columbus Coun- ty Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is HOWARD M. SMALL and BETSY J. SMALL. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes Section 45-21.10, and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any suc- cessful bidder may be required to deposit with the Substitute Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale a cash deposit not to exceed the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Any success- ful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid Call The News Reporter at 642-4104 in cash or certified check at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him ext. 271 or come by to subscribe a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said 127 W. Columbus Street, Whiteville successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that Use Promo Code: OLD DOCK time, he shall remain liable on his bid as 8B - The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015

notice of Tax by Robert D. Inman, RLS dated Feb- County Registry. For prior reference within three (3) days after the entry of thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS ruary 24, 1964, and recorded in Map see Book 880, Page 790, Columbus the Judgment of Confirmation by the West 178.72 feet to a new iron pipe, IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor Foreclosure sale Book 8, Page 71, Columbus County County Registry. Clerk of Court. a common corner with Fowler and the holder of the note secured by the Registry. THIRD TRACT: Hearing before the Honorable Amy Stephens; thence South 84 degrees deed of trust/security agreement, or STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA An easement for street and highway Lying and being in the Town of Tabor W. Nance, Assistant Clerk of Superi- 33 minutes East 213.37 feet to an old both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS purposes and for public utility rights City, South Williams Township, Colum- or Court for Columbus County, North iron rod; thence North 2 degrees 29 cers, directors, attorneys, employees, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- of way and uses is excepted and bus County, North Carolina and being Carolina was held in connection with minutes West 131.97 feet to an iron agents or authorized representative of TICE reserved from the conveyance, said more particularly described as follows: this foreclosure on the 1st day of pipe in the South margin of said road either the Trustee or the holder of the DISTRICT COURT DIVISION easement being in a strip of land five Being Lot 14 of the Leetie W. Harrel- December, 2014 at which time Clerk 1170, the point of beginning, contain- note make any representation of war- FILE NO.: 14 CV 1332 feet in width along the Northern line son Subdivision located on the North- Amy Nance authorized this foreclosure ing 0.65 acre, more or less. Being the ranty relating to the title or any physi- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and of the lot above conveyed, said strip ern edge of the margin of Harrelson sale as required by statute. same property surveyed and platted cal, environmental, health or safety TOWN OF TABOR CITY, being shown on said map of the Let- Street in the Town of Tabor City, South This the 12th day of January, 2015. by Jan K. Dale, Registered Land sur- conditions existing in, on, at or relat- Plaintiffs tie W. Harrelson Subdivision and being Williams Township, Columbus County, WILLIAM E WOOD veyor on December 27, 1974. ing to the property being offered for Vs designated thereon as “For future North Carolina, with said lot measur- COMMISSIONER Being the same as conveyed by Carl sale, and any and all responsibilities COLE WATTS, III; WILLIAM ARRELL street or utilities uses”. ing 100 feet along Harrelson Street, 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Moses Fowler and wife, Mary B. Fowl- or liabilities arising out of or in any way WATTS; WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, For further chain of title, reference with the North boundary measuring WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 er to J.D. Pinyatello and wife, Ruby relating to any such condition express- EXSTER, & MOSS, PLLC, Beneficiary is made to Deeds recorded in Deed 100 feet and with the East and West TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Mae Pinyatello, by Deed dated Jan- ly are disclaimed. (Lienholder), Book 246, Page 330; Deed Book 249, boundaries measuring 139.9 feet and STATE BAR NO.: 5901 uary 2, 1975, and recorded in Deed A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no Defendants Page 231, Deed Book 294, Page 195; with said Lot 14 being more accurately January 22, 29, 2015 Book 282, Page 501, Columbus Coun- personal checks) of five percent (5%) NOTICE is hereby given that the and Book 453, Page 2, Columbus described on a subdivision map pre- ty Registry. of the purchase price, or seven hun- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the County Registry. pared on February 24, 1964 by Robert second amended Being the same property conveyed by dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever TOWN OF TABOR CITY as bodies pol- The above described property is the D. Inman, Registered Land Surveyor, notice of Deed dated May 30, 1996, from Ruby is greater, will be required at the time itic incorporate of the State of North same property as conveyed in Deed with said map having been recorded Mae Pinyatello, widow, to William of the sale. Carolina, are exercising their power dated December 9, 2003 from Cole in Map Book 8, Page 71, Columbus Foreclosure sale Roger Norris and wife, Yvonne Norris, That an Order for possession of the and authority to assess, levy and col- L. Watts, Jr. to Cole L. Watts, Jr. and County Registry, with that said map and William Roger Norris, Jr., record- property may be issued pursuant to lect taxes against real and personal wife, Marcia P. Watts Book 763, Page being incorporated herewith by refer- 14-SP-136 ed in Book 507, Page 377, Columbus N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the pur- property located within their bound- 386, of the Columbus County Registry. ence for a further and more accurate Under and by virtue of the power of County Registry. Also being the same chaser and against the party or parties aries in accordance with the laws of See also the Estate File of Marcia description of Lot 14. sale contained in a certain Deed of property conveyed by William Roger in possession by the clerk of superior the State of North Carolina and the Pierce Watts which bears file number Being the same property conveyed Trust made TIMOTHY ALAN PORTER Norris and wife, Yvonne Norris, to Wil- court of the county in which the prop- Default Judgment and Order of Sale 11-E-288, as located in the Office of by Cole L. Watts, divorced to Cole to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), dated liam Roger Norris, Jr., by Deed dated erty is sold. entered on the 1st day of December, the Clerk of Superior Court for Colum- L. Watts and Marcia Pierce Watts, as the 12TH day of FEBRUARY, 2010 April 11, 2003, recorded in Book 734, Any person who occupies the property 2014 and are foreclosing on the fol- bus County, North Carolina. See also joint tenants in common, with right of and recorded in BOOK 979, PAGE 49, Page 763, Columbus County Registry. pursuant to a rental agreement entered lowing land of COLE WATTS, III and 12-SP-114 as located in the Office of survivorship, by Deed dated Febru- COLUMBUS County Registry, North Being the same property conveyed by into or renewed on or after October 1, WILLIAM ARRELL WATTS in order the Clerk of Superior Court for Colum- ary 22, 2007, recorded in Book 884, Carolina, Default having been made William Roger Norris, Jr., divorced, to 2007, may, after receiving the notice to satisfy the properly assessed but bus County, North Carolina, and also Page 121, Columbus County Registry. in the payment of the note thereby Timothy Alan Porter by Deed dated of sale, terminate the rental agree- unpaid taxes and/or special assess- Deeds in favor of Cole L. Watts record- Marcia Pierce Watts is now deceased, secured by the said Deed of Trust October 14, 2008, recorded in Book ment upon 10 days written notice to ments upon certain lands. Pursuant to ed in Book 1042, Page 402; and Book vesting the property solely in the name and the undersigned, ANDERSON & 943, Page 918, Columbus County the landlord. The notice shall also state the Judgment entered on the 1st day 1042, Page 404, of the Columbus of Cole L. Watts. STRICKLAND, P.A., having been sub- Registry. that upon termination of a rental agree- of December, 2014, William E. Wood County Registry. Both of the above tracts (Second and stituted as Trustee in said Deed of Said property being located at: 1897 ment, the tenant is liable for rent due has been appointed Commissioner SECOND TRACT: Third) are the same as conveyed by Trust by an instrument duly recorded PRISON CAMP ROAD, WHITEV!LLE, under the rental agreement prorated with the authority to sell the following Lying and being in the Town of Tabor Horace M. Cox and wife, Joan S. Cox, in the Office of the Register of Deeds NC 28472 to the effective date of the termination. lands at the Courthouse Door, Colum- City, South Williams Township, Colum- to Cole L. Watts, by Deed dated Jan- of COLUMBUS County, North Caroli- PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: This the 6TH day of January, 2015. bus County Courthouse in the City of bus County, North Carolina and being uary 20, 1994, recorded in Book 457, na and the holder of the note evidenc- TIMOTHY ALAN PORTER Michael W. Strickland, Whiteville, Columbus County, North more particularly described as follows: Page 450, Columbus County Registry. ing said indebtedness having directed Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- as Attorney for and President of Carolina at 12:00 noon on the 5th day Being Lot 13 of the Leetie W. Har- The property to be offered pursuant to that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, cretion, delay the sale for up to one ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A of February, 2015 and will sell to the relson Subdivision located on the this Notice of Sale is being offered for the undersigned Substitute Trustee will hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Substitute Trustee highest bidder for cash all interest in Northern edge of the margin of Har- sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS IS, offer for sale at the Courthouse Door, Also, this property is being sold sub- 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 the following described real estate: relson Street and the Eastern edge of WHERE IS”. Neither the Commission- in the City of WHITEVILLE, COLUM- ject to all taxes, special assessments, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 FIRST TRACT: the margin of Elizabeth Street (once er nor the County of Columbus, nor the BUS County, North Carolina at 2:00 and prior liens or encumbrances of 910-483-3300 Lying and being in the Town of Tabor known as Watts Street) in the Town officers, directors, attorneys, employ- P.M. ON FEBRUARY 3RD, 2015, and record and any recorded releases. January 22, 29, 2015 City, Columbus County on the South of Tabor City, South Williams Town- ees, agents or authorized representa- will sell to the highest bidder for cash Should the property be purchased by side of Burns Street in the Town of ship, Columbus County, North Caro- tives of either the Commissioner or the following real estate situated in a third party, that person must pay Tabor City, North Carolina, more par- lina, measuring 101.65 feet by 139.9 the County of Columbus make any the County of COLUMBUS, North the statutory final assessment fee of ticularly described as follows: feet by 94.4 feet by 140.1 feet with representation of warranty relating to Carolina, and being more particularly forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hun- Beginning at an iron stake in the said Lot 13 being more accurately the title or any physical, environmen- described as follows: dred Dollars ( $100.00 ) required by present Southern right of way line of described on a subdivision map pre- tal, health or safety conditions exist- Lying and being in Whiteville Town- N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a) (1), and any appli- Burns Street (15 feet from the cen- pared on February 24, 1964 by Robert ing in, on, at, or relating to the property ship, bounded on the North by State cable county and/or state land transfer terline thereof) said iron stake being D. Inman, Registered Land Surveyor, being offered for sale, and any and all Road #1170, on the East and South by tax and/or revenue tax. North 70 degrees 55 minutes East with said map having been recorded responsibilities or liabilities arising out Frank A. Stephens and on the West by Any successful bidder shall be 104.65 feet from the intersection of in Map Book 8, Page 71, Columbus of or in any way relating to any such C.M. Fowler and being more particu- required to tender the full balance of said Southern right of way line with County Registry, with that said map condition expressly are disclaimed. larly described as follows: the purchase price so bid, in cash or the present Eastern right of way line being incorporated herewith by refer- Beginning at an iron stake in the south certified check, at the time the Sub- quality Also, this property is being sold free of Watts Street, running thence North ence for a further and more accurate and clear of all taxes, special assess- margin of State Road #1170, a com- stitute Trustee tenders to him a deed 70 degrees 55 minutes East with the description of Lot 13. ments, prior liens or encumbrances of mon corner with Frank A. Stephens for the property or attempts to tender present Southern right of way line of EXCEPT, HOWEVER, the western 5 record against said property except where said property intersects in the such deed, and should said successful Burns Street 100 feet to an iron stake; feet of Lot 13 which is reserved for intersection of said highway and being bidder fail to pay the full balance of the ford as may have priority under Federal or thence South 19 degrees 05 minutes future street or utility use. This ease- State Law, if any. marked by an old iron pipe; and runs purchase price so bid, at that time he East 139.9 feet to an iron stake, thence ment of 5 feet lies immediately East of A cash deposit of 20% of the purchase thence with the South margin of said shall remain liable on his bid as provid- South 70 degrees 55 minutes West the right-of-way of Elizabeth (Watts) price, or $750 whichever is greater, road North 68 degrees 15 minutes ed for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (e). .com 100 feet to an iron stake; thence North Street. will be required at the time of the sale West 150.00 feet to a new iron pipe,. The property to be offered pursuant 19 degrees 05 minutes West 139.9 feet Being the same property conveyed by with the balance remaining due to be a common corner with C.M. Fowler; to this notice of sale is being offered 910-642-7121 to the beginning being all of Lot No. 11 Trustee’s Deed to Cole L. Watts, Jr., by paid in full by cash or certified funds of the Lettie W. Harrelson Subdivision Deed dated March 7, 2013, recorded at the Office of the Commissioner according to a map thereof prepared in Book 1053, Page 837, Columbus weet S alk Sample below approximate sizeT Send a message to your special To our dear someone for daughter, Lynn, Valentine’s Day. Show them how We love you. much you care, and let everyone You have made our know. Messages will be published lives very special. on Thursday, February 12th in The News Reporter and online at Whiteville.com. Keep that beautiful smile always. PHOTO Happy Valentine’s Only Day. Love, Mom & Dad $25 Compose your special message using the form provided. Then give us a call at 642-4104, come by our office, or mail your message with payment to The News Reporter, P.O. Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472. Payment - either by credit card, cash or check - must accompany placement. Deadline for publication is Monday, February 9th.

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By WALLYCE TODD Staff Writer They came from all over the county. Many trav- eled from around the state. Some even sojourned from other states besides N.C. It was the 2015 Women of Worth (WOW) conference, presented by Western Prong Baptist Church (WPBC). More than 700 women registered for this year’s event, with the theme “Let Your Light Shine.” The crowd filled the ground floor and spilled over to the upper floor at Whiteville High School’s Bowers Auditorium. Well-known Christian presenter Sheila Walsh was the featured guest singer. Jan Smith was the praise and worship leader. Kelly Ingram was a speaker and comedienne. Hope Smith from Wallace was the artist who created the Spirit-led painting that serves as the background for this page. Families First was one of the main local non-profits to which WOW lent its support. Western Prong’s women coordinated the event, including the prayer team that came alongside those who kneeled at the front late Saturday afternoon. The church’s men’s ministry, known as the Brotherhood, helped in many capacities. Athletes who are part of the WPBC’s boys basketball teams aided with take down duties. The response from attendees was overwhelm- ingly positive, with many returning to WOW for the second through fifth time…while others commented they wanted to come to similar women’s ministry events in the future. See Whiteville.com for MORE pictures and video. “I’ve had a great experience. It’s my first time coming. I think it is empowering for women. It lets you know you matter. I like the work they are doing with orga- nizations like Families First.” Latisha Robinson Impact Outreach Church

“Don’t let the Enemy make you think God loves you less because of your current circumstances.” Sheila Walsh Featured Guest Speaker

“It’s been awesome. Sometimes the little things just stick to your heart. Sheila spoke about being ‘loved back to life’… that’s my story. How did she know that was it?” Susie Fairfax from Beaverdam

“I enjoy it – if not the same – than more than the women. I receive a ton of blessings every year just from listening.” Dwight Martinez WPBC Brotherhood

“It’s been very revealing and comfortable. The Lord reveals so much through the speakers and their per- sonal stories. It gives you strength to ‘fess up to your own story in order to help and empower others.” Valtrice Johnson Covenant Community Church (C3)

Story by Wallyce Todd. Page design by Mary Kindschuh, Laurie Roy and Wallyce Todd with photos by Mary Kindschuh and Wallyce Todd. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 -- 2C ing worship services. The ser- vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 Whiteville Apparel SERVICES a.m. each Sunday with Sunday members meeting school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- ers night Bible study is held on Some of the former mem- Acme Presbyterian Church, bers of the union of Whiteville Hwy. 87, Riegelwood, holds chil- Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of Apparel will lunch together dren’s and adult Sunday School Victory services are aired week- ly on WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle at 9 a.m. with nursery provided, Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. at Beach, S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. Bangkok Restaurant across with streaming available via the with refreshments. the street from Peacock’s Fu- internet. The ministry is located neral Home. at 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey Celebrate Recovery meets at For more information call Peace Baptist Church, 653 A. Troy is the pastor. For more Geneva Thompson at 642-6612. Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each information call 642-5416 of visit Thursday from 6-9 p.m. For victoryinjesusministries.org By His Grace to hold more information call 642-0251. New Ebenezer Faith Ministries Partial funding by Good Shep- will hold its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and ‘gathering’ program herd Ministries. 4th Sundays - Sunday school at By His Grace Ministries The DivorceCare recovery semi- 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at will hold “The gathering” nar and support group meets 11:15 a.m. Intecessory Prayer Turn up for Jesus program at Peace Baptist Church, 653 every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible An evening of gospel music featuring Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at Porter Swamp Baptist Saturday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. The Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each study/youth night is held every The Staffsmen of Whiteville along with Church in Cerro Gordo. A love offering will speaker will be Evangelist Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday at 7 p.m. Every 2nd and special guest The Heritage Quartet from be taken. For more information call James Utrillia Bryant. 4th Friday is “Dine on us” from Childcare is provided through Lancaster, S.C. will be held Saturday, at 234-1699. Music will be rendered by fifth grade. DivorceCare features 6-9 p.m. (Feeding the commu- Torey Bessent. nationally recognized experts nity). The church is located at on divorce and recovery topics. 1705 Southport-Supply Road, Vietnam Veterans of America FUNDRAISERS The event will be held at Seminar sessions include Fac- Bolivia. Bishop Ronnie McCray Chapter #962 of Columbus the Waccamaw Community ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- is the pastor. County meets the first Tuesday Building, 5585 Waccamaw COMMUNITY First Presbyterian Church ness, Depression, New Relation- of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 School Road, Ash. Fellowship Independent Bap- women have cookbooks for sale ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. NEWS S. Madison St., Whiteville. Elgin Blake is the pastor. For more information call Peace tist Church will hold its Bible for $5 each. The cookbooks are Baptist Church at 640-2877. The study every Thursday at 7:30 The American Legion Post available at the church located at Baldwin Branch MBC pastor is Chip Hannah. p.m. The church is located at #233 meets the first Tuesday 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. 3070 Hallsboro Road North. El- Alcoholics Anonymous meets of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 Office hours are Monday-Friday, food pantry open GriefShare seminar and sup- der Shawn Maynor is the pastor. at First Presbyterian Church, Phillips St., Whiteville. 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. The Baldwin Branch Mis- port group meets at Peace 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Green Chapel Missionary Whiteville United Methodist sionary Baptist Church food on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Rd., Whiteville, each Monday Baptist Church will hold Sun- Church women have prints of pantry, “From His Table to from 6-8:30 p.m. GriefShare day school every Sunday at 10 day, and Saturday nights at 8 8073 meets on the second Tues- the church steeple, by the late Yours” will be open Saturday, day of each month at 6:30 p.m. is a friendly, caring group of a.m. and worship service every p.m. A guest speaker will be at Martha Burns, for sale $40 each. Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. the meeting on the last Thursday at the Vietnam Veterans building people who will walk alongside 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:15 The print size is 17 x 23. Call the Identification and transporta- of each month. The church is at 1028 S. Madison St. White- you through one of life’s most a.m. and Midweek service ev- church office Monday-Thursday tion required. There is no fee. difficult experiences. For more ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. The located on Thompson Street in ville. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for pur- Baldwin Branch is located information call Peace Baptist church is located at 14853 Sam Whiteville. chase at 642-3376. Potts Hwy., Bolton. Rev. Timothy Military Vet Riders Associa- at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 or Narcotics Anonymous meets Ray Moss is the pastor. tion meets on the last Monday Elizabethtown. 770-1271. Chip Hannah is the at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. pastor. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Lynn Hill Baptist Church will Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- the Vietnam Veterans building at Members of The Lord’s Chapel hold a new Sunday school se- days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. Whiteville United Methodist are on a mission to provide items ries on “The book of Revela- Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” to the community, at a minimal tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. fee, from their year ‘round back- a thought-provoking series of wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- on the second Sunday of each power-point messages on the yard sale. It is located at 2886 days at 7 p.m. month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth Hallsboro Road South, Halls- book of Revelation. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and the Al-anon meets at First Presbyte- Veterans building at 1028 S. boro. The shop is open Monday Madison St., Whiteville. 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and main worship at 11 a.m. There is rian Church, 511 N. Thompson closed on Wednesday. Items also an informative power-point St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 series on Sundays at 6 p.m. and p.m. Disabled American Veterans donated will be greatly appreci- Chapter #35 meets the second ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s Thursdays at 7 p.m. The church Diabetes Support Group meets Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Chapel. is located at 620 Lynn Hill Road, near the intersection of Hwy. 74 at Columbus Regional Health- at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. Good News Community Youth and Union Valley Road. For more care, Education Center, Class- Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 information or directions call room 2 the second Thursday of Family and Community Hope Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has 914-0002 or 642-5820. each month at 6 p.m. For more Resources Inc. would like per- changed the date of their Inform- information call Shauna Nobles sons from 20-40 years of age to er Bible study from Thursdays The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe at 642-9458 or 641-8208. attend Community Development at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 will hold its council meetings the meetings on the fourth Thursday meets p.m. to benefit seniors who may 3rd Thursday of each month at Brain Injury Support Group of each month at the Columbus at Columbus Regional Healthcare, not be able to travel at night. For 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds County Dream Center from 6:30- Education Center, Room 1A the more information call 646-4898. on Old Lake Road, Bolton. 7:30 p.m. For more information second Thursday of each month call Shelle Blanks at 910-207- Honey Hill Missionary Baptist The House of Prayer and Deliv- at 6 p.m. For more information call 8982 or Yolanda Davis at 704- Church services. Sunday school erance will hold its worship ser- Shauna Nobles or Sonja Green at vice every Sunday morning with 780-8350. is held at 10 a.m. and service 642-8011 ext. 9458. Welcome to Whiteville United Methodist Church. begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and service is held at 6 p.m. and morning worship at 11:15 a.m. Compassionate Friends Sup- A Community Garden is avail- [email protected] Wednesday service is at 7:30 Weekly services are held each port Group (Grief group for par- able at Chadbourn United www.whitevilleumc.org p.m. The church is located at Wednesday at noon. Intercesso- ents who have lost children to Methodist Church. Persons are 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. ry prayer and Bible study are on death) meets at Grace Episco- invited to come and plant in the The new pastor is Troy Little. Thursday nights at 7 p.m. HOPD pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., raised bed plots. For more in- is located at 1113 S. Madison Whiteville the second Monday formation call 654-5250 or 654- CLASSIFIEDS SELL Victory in Jesus Ministries of Street. Barbara P. Powell is the of each month at 7:30 p.m. For 4069 and leave message, name pastor. Whiteville will hold two morn- more information call 647-8401. and number. CLASSIFIEDS SELL

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Madison Street every patient we care for stays in our hearts Whiteville, NC 28472 www.communityhch.com 910-642-2000 1.800.569.1348 www.vannunderwood.com The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015--3C Pheasant hunt Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth baseball signups Friendship month Graham Chapel Zion Plain MBC The Cerro Gordo DYB pro- Feb. 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and AMEZ to hold grams will hold player regis- Saturday, Feb. 14 from noon-1 at Avants Chapel family/friends set for Feb. 7 trations at the Cerro Gordo p.m. for majors/minors/coach- February is Friendship 100 in Red program The 18th annual Masonic day Feb. 8 Youth Complex Saturday, Feb. pitch/T-ball for ages 5-12. Reg- Month at Avants Chapel. The Graham Chapel A.M.E. District Pheasant Hunt will Rev. Mack Watts and the 7 from noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, istration fee is $30 per player. Zion Church of the East Arca- Family & Friends Day be held Saturday, Feb. 7 at the congregation extend an invi- For information call Kiley dia community in Riegelwood will be held at Zion Plain Honey Hill Hunting Preserve tation to anyone that would Hinson at 512-4524, Rick Ben- will hold its 14th Annual “One Missionary Baptist Church on Honey Hill Road southwest like to be a part of the Shar- Whiteville Chapter ton at 840-6857 or Michelle Hundred in Red” Program, of Nakina, the second Sun- of Hallsboro. The cost per ing the Word of God each Sun- Powell at 770-0540. Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.’ day, Feb. 8. It will be an all hunter is $135. OES BBQ lunch day morning, with preaching day service with dinner. Proceeds of the event go to starting at 11 a.m. Special guest speakers Whiteville Chapter #211 Morning service will be- the Masonic Home for Chil- Avants Chapel is located at who will speak on the subject, Order of the Eastern Star will New Mt. Zion gin at 11:15 a.m. with Pastor dren in Oxford. 947 Cedar Road, Cerro Gordo. “Love not in word or talk but hold its annual BBQ lunch Rev. Mack Reed of George- For more information, con- in deed and in truth” include from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, MBC services Kelly Youth Focus Center town, S.C. giving the morn- taqct James Britt at 910/734- Rev. Mary C. Nixon, pastor Feb. 6 at the Lebanon Masonic New Mt. Zion Missionary Black history program of the St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion ing message. 5865 or Edwin Russ at 910/840- Lodge. Baptist Church Sunday school Kelly Youth Focus Center Church of Wrightsboro; Rev. Rev. Dr. Vaughn Cherry 0100. Plates are $7 and consist of is held each Sunday at 10 a.m. will hold its annual Black his- Hardy Ballard Jr., pastor of the pastor of Pleasant Hill fried or BBQ chicken, green and morning worship service tory program Saturday, Feb. the Carver’s Creek and Rose Missionary Baptist Church, Piney Grove A.M.E. beans, coleslaw, hush puppies each second and fourth Sunday 21 at 6 p.m. at Westside Alum- Hill A.M.E. Zion churches; Shallotte, along with his and cake. Eat in or take out. beginning at 11 a.m. A spe- ni Community Center. The Sister Dora Jones of Mt. Zion choir and congregation will Zion to hold Black The lodge is located on Pe- cial prayer time is held each speaker will be Commissioner A.M.E. Zion Church, Eliza- be the quest speaker for the History program can Street. Wednesday at noon and Bible Amon McKenzie. bethtown; and Rev. Michael afternoon service begin- study is held each Wednesday Ivery of New Miracle Pente- ning at 3:30 p.m. Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion evening beginning at 7 p.m. New Light MBC to hold costal Church in Riegelwood. Church of Clarkton will hold Rev. Mack Reed is the Services set at The church is located on Rev. William Peterson is the its annual Black History pro- Black history program pastor. American Legion Post Mill Pond Road in the Bruns- pastor. gram Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. wick community. New Light Missionary Pastor Robert D. Williams The theme is “My hands are For more information call Baptist Church of Hallsboro Sr. and his congregation will up.” The guest speaker will 445-1022. will hold its Black history hold services at the American CLASSIFIEDS SELL be Dr. Delora LeSane, pastor Rev. Anthony Rowell is the program Saturday, Jan. 31 at 4 Legion Post Sunday mornings p.m. Rev. Franklin Graham is of Greater McKoy’s Chapel of pastor. CLASSIFIEDS SELL Dublin. at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. the pastor. For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Piney Forest Church Directory . . . Baptist Church Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, Chadbourn, NC 28431 tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also 910-654-5284 “Living the Love - Embracing the Cross” thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory Pastor: Willard McPherson cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. third world countries, feeding the call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- homeless with McDonald’s cards, only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church We welcome everyone to come sponsoring Bibles for China, Re- mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. worship with us at Piney Forest. this weekly directory, plus in our web Come as you are! We want to share lay for Life, the local food bank, the love of Christ with you. He is or various other ministries at home AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church making a difference in us - come see or abroad, we are passionate about EPISCOPAL 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville 910-642-2139 Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor Him at work! helping others. As we attempt to Mount Horeb AME Church [email protected] 910-642-7764 Our main focus is mission work. meet physical needs, we hope to 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen www.fbcwhiteville.com [email protected] open doors to be able to share Jesus. Church Phone 654 1887 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, www.trytbc.org Whether helping to build wells in Rev. Jerry Pearson • 910-371-0604 Wednesday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm We are located on Hwy. 76, be- Sunday School 9:45 am Wednesday 6:45 pm Services: tween Chadbourn and Cerro Gor- Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am First Baptist Church of Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wed. 6:30 pm Lake Waccamaw Western Prong Baptist Church do. Come visit with us or call and 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. we will be glad to have someone St. James AME Church Lake Waccamaw Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Children’s Church For Grades K-5 11:00 am 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Eric Truesdale, Pastor • 910-646-3727 westernprong.org visit with you. Church Phone 642-8832 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Sunday Evening Worship - Bible study Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, It’s all about loving God and Rev. Dewey C. Farmer, Jr., Pastor 7:00 pm, Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm for adults, & activities for kids 7:00 pm Sun Church School 9:45 am 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth sharing His love with others. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Happy Home Baptist Church Group, 6:00 pm Bible Study Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Wed. 6:00 pm 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina 7:00 pm Worship Wednesday 7:00 pm AFRICAN-METHODIST Richard Collins, Pastor 910-642-7284 Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm EPISCOPAL ZION White Marsh Baptist Church METHODIST-UNITED Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Church 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville ______Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Chadbourn United Methodist St. Mark AME Zion Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am PRESBYTERIAN 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville [email protected] Rev. Pat Inman Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor Lennon’s Cross Roads www.mombcwhitevillenc.com 910-443-9786 Chadbourn Presbyterian Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Baptist Church Williamsons Crossroads [email protected] Church Sunday School 9:45 am 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Baptist Church Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Wednesday 6:45 pm Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am Rev. C.F. McDowell III Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn Bible Study/Prayer Service 910-654-3449 910-642-4436 Rev. Larry Nobles, Pastor Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Fair Bluff United Methodist [email protected] Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday 910-654-1260 Cell 910-317-1892 ASSEMBLEY OF GOD Church 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Wednesday 7:00 pm 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Abundant Life Assembly of God ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland [email protected] First Presbyterian Church 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., CHURCH OF GOD 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Whiteville Macedonia Baptist Church Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Rev. Joshua Bower New Life Community Church Sun School 10 am, Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays 910-642-2253 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Mishop Springs United [email protected] Jimmy Caines, Pastor [email protected] Rev. DeWayne Dickerson 910-642-0130 Wed Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Methodist Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- CATHOLIC Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am Rev. Willie Allen • 910-640-2783 day 7:30 pm Sacred Heart Catholic Westminster Presbyterian Whiteville Assembly of God Thursday 7:00 pm [email protected] Church Friday Safe Harbor Youth Center Church mishopspringsumc.webs.com 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Nakina Baptist Church 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am of Missionary Alliance Church) 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Rev. Patrick Winkler Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. Rev. J. Darryll Hester 910-642-2762 Whiteville Church of God [email protected] [email protected] Sunday School 9:30 am 910-499-1598 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 Whiteville United Methodist Morning Worship 10:30 am [email protected] 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Eucharist/Santa Misa Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Paul Stallsworth • 910-642-3376 [email protected] Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 English Mass Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST BAPTIST Facebook: Whiteville Church of God Domingo 12:30 pm Spanish Mass Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am www.whitevilleumc.org Martes (Tues.) Spanish 7 pm Misa de la tarde Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School Seventh Day Adventist Calvary Baptist Church New Hope Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Thursday (Jueves) English 6 pm English Mass 10:00 am Worship Service 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Saturday Night: Every last Saturday of Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Holy Day of Obligatio 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass Wednesday 6:30 pm Whiteville 910-642-6345 each month 910-642-0698 Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 www.nhbcwhiteville.com Tuesday/Martes 6-7 pm Confessiones FREEWILL BAPTIST Thursday/Jueves 5-6 pm Confessions [email protected] Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm NON-DENOMINATIONAL Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Avants Chapel FWB Church CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Wednesday 7:00 pm 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Glory Tabernacle Church Chadbourn Baptist Church Peace Baptist Church Missionary Alliance Church 4513 Pleasant Plains Church Rd, Whiteville [email protected] 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Pastor Clark Whittington Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 If you would like 910-654-3992 Pastor Chip Hannah 910-640-2991 Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor 910-642-0251 Wednesday 7:30 pm www.missonaryalliance.com www.gtcconnect.org www.peacebc.org Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Sunday 10:30 am and 6:00 pm your church www.chadbournbaptist.com Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Lynn Hill Independent EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Adult Choir 5:00 pm, Living Word Church Baptist Church 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn included on this Discipleship Training 6:00 pm 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville Grace Episcopal Church & Piney Forest Baptist Christ the King Lutheran Church Pastor Ron Fields Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 910-654-4164 Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm Church http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville page for only 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn www.livingwordnc.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Faith Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Wednesday 7:00 pm 4262 Rough N Ready Rd. Chadbourn Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm www.gracechrist.bizland.com $21.50 per month, MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Russel Long, Pastor Wednesday 7:00 pm Sun Services 9:30 am Northwood Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm First Missionary Baptist Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Pastor Russell Honeycutt Wednesday 7:00 pm Sweet Home Missionary and Dinner we invite you to Church 910-642-7654 Baptist Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon HOLINESS Sunday 10:30 am Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study call us today at Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 910-654-3225 Chadbourn Church of God of Sunday 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sunday PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS www.firstmbcchadbourn.com Prophecy School, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Worship Sunday 9:45 am & 11:00 am 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness 642-4104, ext. 237. Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon,6:30 pm Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn on WVOE 1590 AM every Sunday 11:30-12:30 Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, 910-654-4850, (six month commitment) Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages www.chadbournph.org Sunday School 9:45 am 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 By His Grace to hold Lake Waccamaw Tabor City tag team program By His Grace Ministries Food ministry to Happenings and Events presents “Battlefield of the distribute food mind” tag team program Sat- By Dianne Nobles Ward urday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. The Lake Waccamaw food min- Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City guest speakers will be Pastor istry will distribute food to Robert Frink of Little Prong those in need. of Ash and Minister Michael The distribution days will be the second Wednesday It’s hard to believe that the first month of 2015 is quickly Frink of Pleasant View Mis- and fourth Saturday of each coming to a close and the winter doldrums have set in. But not sionary Baptist Church of month, from 9-10 a.m. at First in Tabor City. As resolutions are made from everything to los- Ocean Isle. Baptist Church, Sam Potts ing weight, getting our finances in order and getting in shape Music will be rendered by Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. the Town of Tabor City is getting a facelift by making repairs Torey Bessent. Food recipients need only a to the many town government owned properties. You might say The event will be held at photo ID to receive free food. we’re getting a head start on our “spring cleaning.” Our goal is the Waccamaw Community The partnering churches to complete all repairs to our properties by June 1, 2015. building, 5585 Waccamaw Meetings have already begun planning the third annual School Road, Ash. are Lake Waccamaw Method- Tabor City Spring Festival which will be held in April as well Elgin Blake is the pastor. ist Church, Lake Waccamaw as the North Carolina Yam Festival in October. It takes lots of Presbyterian Church, Little volunteers, behind the scenes work and elbow grease to have Cabineer’s Promotions Wheel of Hope Church and successful festivals. And we need You. We are looking for volun- First Baptist Church of Lake teers to help with the many festival activities and committees comedy shows set Waccamaw. Cabineer’s Promotions is For more information call so if you would like to get involved give me a call at the Visitor The Rev. Mack and Doris Watts of Loris S.C. renewed sponsoring a Comedy Show 646-3727. Center at 653-4141 or Cynthia Nelson at the Tabor City Chamber their wedding vows Jan. 17 at Avants Chapel after 25 of Commerce at 910-377-3012. every third Saturday at the years of marriage and 22 years pastoring at Avants Cha- A “100 Men in Black, Women in White Unity Service” will be Scottish Rite Temple for Non- pel in Cerro Gordo. A wedding reception followed in the held Sunday, Feb. 22 at St. Stephens Holiness Church, 203 Fair profits in the Wilmington and Worship at Bluff Road, at 4 p.m. Men are asked to wear a black suit and surrounding areas. National- fellowship hall. women are asked to wear white. Chairperson Lamont Grate ly known artists will be head- Rogers Chapel said it best: “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together lining that have been seen on Leamon Rogers Memorial New Beginnings MBC Zion Plain MBC is progress, and working together is success.” This program Comic View and BET’s Def Chapel on the Boys and Girls to hold joy night history program is open to the public. If you would like additional information Comedy Jam, along with up Home Campus at Lake Wac- New Beginnings Mission- contact Grate at 625-7966. and coming artist such as solo camaw is now holding a wor- ary Baptist Church will hold Zion Plain’s Black History Also don’t forget to make your reservations for the 69th An- singers, bands, and Spoken ship service every Sunday its joy night Friday, Jan. 30 at Program will be held at Zion nual Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Banquet. The banquet Word as opening acts. morning from 9-10 a.m. The 7 p.m. The guest speaker will Plain Missionary Baptist is set for Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Ritz Center and the theme is Tickets are $20 in advance service is open to the public be Rev. Jared Lewis of Mt. Church of Nakina the third “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” Tickets are $25. Call Cynthia Nelson, EVP, and $30 at the door. Show time and all community members Zion AME Zion Church of Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3:30 p.m. at 377-3012 or 840-0292 to get on the list. is from 7-9 p.m. followed by a are invited and encouraged to Elizabethtown. Morris Pridgen of St. Mark With so many activities going on in Tabor City you might dance from 9-12 p.m. attend. The church is located at 519 AME Zion Church of White- need a 2015 calendar just to keep up with everything. And I The temple is located at The weekly worship ser- S. Wilson Street, Chadbourn. ville will be the guest speaker have a solution for you. The 2015 Tabor City Police Department 1415 S. 17th St., Wilmington. vice will include a mixture of Cory Lyons is the pastor. along with other different ac- calendars are currently available. Supplies are limited. Stop by For more information call traditional and modern mes- tivities. town hall and ask Lora or Gail for a copy. That’s what’s happen- Rena Mckinney at 523-8916. sages and music. Rev. Mack Reed is the pastor. ing in Tabor City this week. For more information call Prophetic encounter Until next week…….. Rev. Michael Jones at 646-3083. set Feb. 6-7 Valentine dinner set Greater Restoration for Greater Chrysolite food distribution Apostle Ken and Prophetess BEMC Community Grant Global School Sabina Cox will be at Ministry AMEZ church Greater Restoration Enrich- of Deliverance for a prophetic The Clarkton District Con- ment Center in Whiteville has of Ministry encounter Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 ference Evangelist will spon- applications due Feb. 15 TEFAP and commodity food enrolling students p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7 from sor a Valentine steak dinner Brunswick Electric Mem- general manager of BEMC. distributions every second 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The ministry is Global School of Ministry is Friday, Feb. 13 at Greater bership Corporation (BEMC) Since inception, the grants Saturday and fourth Tuesday located at 2162 Wrightsville now enrolling students. Chrysolite AME Zion Church invites local agencies and have helped hundreds of of each month beginning at Global School of Ministry Ave. from 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $35 groups to apply for a 2015 projects benefiting citizens 10 a.m. for Columbus County is being offered free of charge For more information call per couple and $20 single. BEMC Community Grant. throughout the BEMC service residents. through love offerings and 919-695-3375 or 910-274-7067. The church is located at 1307 Begun in 2003, the program area. For more information call donations. Meadow Road, Lumberton. provides grants up to $2,500 to “The Community Grant 641-0800. Individuals interested in For more information call local groups that provide fam- program is a very visible GREC is located at 3490 learning how to receive bibli- part of the co-op’s ongoing By His Grace to hold Rev. Roxie Lloyd at 876-3725. ily services programs, civic James B. White Hwy. South. cal training and education commitment to community. gospel explosion and community programs, without paying the high cost By His Grace Ministries Ministry of Deliverance cultural and arts programs, It supplements our Bright of tuition are invited to contact emergency services and com- Ideas educational grants for Minister Patrina Wright at will hold its Holy Ghost Explo- fellowship service teachers, the Warm Homes, sion “The gathering” Turn up munity development activi- Ladies Bible study set 234-3092. Ministry of Deliverance Warm Hearts community for Jesus Saturday, Feb. 21 and ties. The deadline is Feb. 15. All area ladies are invited will hold a fellowship service heating assistance campaign Saturday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. The Last year, 24 projects were to an inter-denominational January 30-31 at 7 p.m. and its and our participation in many speakers will be Evangelist selected from a field of near- Bible study which will meet Strawberry pageant pastoral Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4 other community efforts and Mary Walton on the 21st and ly 50 applicants to receive at First Presbyterian Church applications p.m. The speaker will be Apos- funding totaling $35,550 for events,” said Hughes. “BEMC in Whiteville. The classes Marietta Garvin-Peterson on The 2015 N.C. Strawberry tle Jesse T. Stocks of Gathering projects in Brunswick and Community Grants are an- will meet on Tuesday morn- the 28th. Festival Scholarship Pageant is Place Church of Atlanta, Ga. Columbus counties. other way we can extend a ings from 9-11 a.m., beginning There will also be a gospel now accepting registrations for The ministry is located at “These grants are used helping hand to local com- Feb. 10. explosion Saturday, March 14 contestants. 2162 Wrightsville Ave. to help people of all ages in munity groups.” Gideon: Your Weakness, at 4 p.m. Divisions are the Queen divi- For more information call our communities; children To learn more about BEMC God’s Strength is a 7-session Various musical artists sion (ages 17-23) and the Prin- 910-289-3976 or 910-274-7067. and young families as well Community Grants and how will be Derrick Smith Jr., DVD-based study by Priscilla cess division (ages 13-16). The as those dealing with health to apply, visit www.bemc.org. Sons of God, Janishia Gore, Shirer. The study will encour- contest is open to residents of JCPC meetings issues, the homeless and of Guidelines and application Patty Hill, Maranda Jenrette, age participants to recognize anywhere in North Carolina course, our senior citizens,” forms are also available at any Latoya King, gospel rap art- The Juvenile Crime Pre- their weakness as the key that and Horry County, S.C. said Don Hughes, CEO and BEMC office location. ists Kristie Grace Lee and vention Council meetings the Lord gives to unlock the Applications are available Gizzle Man Koolin, Ministers are on the first Wednesday full experience of His strength at CresCom Bank and Amy’s Tyaun Bryant and Marietta of each month at noon in the Pregnant? Need a crib or car seat? in their lives. Academy of Dance Arts, both in Garvin-Peterson and Sister Whiteville City Schools Civic Living Hope Pregnancy car seat or a BabySuite por- Member books, which cost Chadbourn, or on the internet at Lachella Stanley. Room. Support Services, a life-af- table play yard plus a basket $13, must be ordered in ad- 222.ncstrawberryfestival.com. The event will be held at firming Christian ministry, filled with clothing and sup- vance. The deadline for submitting offers an Earn While You plies for her baby. For further information the Waccamaw Community Veterans meet applications is March 14. The Vietnam Veterans of Amer- Learn program for pregnant The center is located at 116 or to order a book, call Janet building, 5585 Waccamaw pageant will be held at 6:30 p.m. ica meet the first Tuesday of women in Columbus County. Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle McPherson at 642-9714 no later School Road, Ash. May 2 at West Columbus High each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. This program is open all preg- International in Whiteville. than Feb. 5. Elgin Blake is the pastor. School. Madison St., Whiteville. nant women, regardless of Office hours are Mondays age, income, or marital status. from 3-7 p.m., and Tuesdays Upon enrolling in the pro- and Thursdays from noon-4 gram, the expectant mother p.m. is paired with a client advo- For more information call cate. The advocate meets with the helpline at 642-2677. All the client for a series of eight services are free and confi- one-on-one classes, selected to dential. match the interests and needs of the client. The client earns Weight Express “baby bucks” by completing her classes and homework meets Mondays assignments. At the comple- tion of the classes, the expect- in Chadbourn ant mom can trade her “baby People who want to lose bucks” for an Evenflo infant weight and learn to eat health- Abundance of Love ier are invited to join “Weight Express” each Monday from Adult Day Health 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chadbourn accepting applications Masonic Lodge at 417 E. Straw- Abundance of Love Adult berry Blvd. Everyone is invited Day Health Activity Center and there are no fees involved, is now accepting applications although donations are accept- ed. For more information call for new participants. There George Baysden at 654-3911or are activities such as daily Rosa Watkins at 840-4904. exercise programs, current events and arts and crafts. Meals are provided along with Free pregnancy tests snacks. and due dates available Participants are individu- Living Hope Pregnancy als 18 and over with diagno- Support Services offers free sis of strokes, CHF, demen- pregnancy tests and estimat- tia, mental retardation and ed due dates necessary for ap- Alzheimer’s. Physical health plying for Medicaid for Preg- is monitored daily by a reg- nant Women. The services are istered nurse. This program available on Mondays from gives relief of stress and pres- 3-7 p.m. and on Tuesdays and sure on family caregivers so Thursdays from noon-4 p.m . they can work or tend to per- Living Hope is located at 116 sonal needs. Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle For more information call International in Whiteville. Betty Sturdivant at 914-0711 or All services are free and 770-1420. confidential. For further in- The center is located at 212 formation, please call our E. Columbus Street. helpline at 642-2677. www.whiteville.com Education The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 5C

Left to right are Rhonda Dutton, public information officer; Superintendent Kenny Dave Flowers, former school board members Flossie Inman, Mack Thompson and Garland, current school board chair Kandle Rogers, former school board members LaDeen Powell; current school board vice chairman Coleman Barbour and former Lauren Cole, John Gayle Barkley and Calvin Duncan, current school board member school board members Dick Crutchfield and Robert Leder. WCS school board honors former members at meeting In recognition of school by Edgewood Elementary board appreciation month students were given to cur- in January, Whiteville City rent board members. Cen- Schools invited current and tral Middle presented a former board members to decorative flower arrange- a reception in their honor ment and resolutions from prior to the board meeting. Dr. June Atkinson and the Schools across the state Columbus County commis- are celebrating 175 years sioners were also presented. of public education this Board member also received year. Many times those who letters of thanks from the work so hard for our school local N.C. Educational Of- system are not recognized fice Professionals. The child for all the hours that they nutrition department, Kath- spend to provide the best ryn Faulk and Jamesie Gen- opportunities for our stu- try, prepared food for the dents. Paw cards designed event and Faye McLam pro- by Sally Medford and signed vided mini cupcakes. Coleman wins district award Kim Coleman, data man- ager at Central Middle School, has been named District 13 Educational Of- fice Professional of the Year and will advance to the state level in March. Coleman has state and Young authors national professional asso- North Carolina Reading Association (NCRA) sponsors will be honored with awards and receive complimentary ciates certification through an annual Young Authors’ Project where K-12 students copies of an anthology compiled from winning entries. the professional standards with NCRA representatives in their schools submit writ- All six of Fletcher’s students were chosen as council program, with certified ings based on a theme. “Dare to Dream” was this year’s representatives and as state winners. Fletcher’s writing educational office employee theme and several students from Tonnye Fletcher’s sec- in the “Forever Young” category was also a winner of distinction (CEOE). She has ond grade class submitted entries through the Robeson the Robeson County Council and N.C. Reading Associa- been a member of the Asso- County Reading Council, of which she is a member. Six tion. Winning entries will be published in the anthology. ciation of Educational Office Kim Coleman students were chosen to represent the council at state Front row, left to right are winners Campbell Thompson, Professionals on the local, and Hazel Edwards of Chad- judging, held Jan. 10 in Raleigh where almost 700 en- Raheem Graham, Charleigh Anne Hewett, John Lucas district, state and national bourn and she is the wife of tries statewide were narrowed to 350 winners. Student Newell, Davis Strickland; second row: Jaydon Freeman, levels for 14 years. Richard Coleman and moth- and Forever Young adult writers who made Saturday’s second grade teacher Tonnye Fletcher and Principal Her parents are Charlie er of Brett Coleman. cut will be invited to Raleigh in March for a celebration, David Bobbitt. Hamilton gets EOP scholarship Edgewood Elem. students jump for their hearts and help save lives Annette Hamilton, ben- Students at Edgewood stroke research and com- tivity couldn’t be timelier. By including physical ac- efits/payroll clerk for Elementary School in munity and educational pro- According to recent studies, tivity into their daily rou- Whiteville City Schools, was Whiteville are jumping at grams for our youth. about one-third of children tines, kids can significantly awarded the N.C. Associa- the chance to fight heart dis- Jump Rope for Heart ages 2 to 19 are overweight reduce the onset and burden tion of Office Professionals ease and stroke, the nation’s teaches students how physi- and obese. of heart disease. Raising (NCAEOP) District 13 Edu- No. 1 and No. 4 killers. cal fitness benefits the heart money through Jump Rope cational Office Professional Edgewood will host its 21st and shows them that vol- For Heart will help prevent (EOP) Scholarship at the annual Jump Rope For Heart unteering can be a fun and heart disease and obesity annual fall meeting held at event Friday, Feb. 13 to raise positive experience for the Three $1,000 for the next generation. Kids South Columbus. She will money for the American community. The need to are jumping into a heart- advance to the state level in Heart Association, which educate children about the scholarships healthier life while becom- March for other scholarship funds lifesaving heart and importance of physical ac- ing passionate about raising opportunities. are available money for other kids with Hamilton will receive a sick hearts. B.S. in business adminis- The Caswell Center Foun- Annette Hamilton Whiteville For 36 years, millions of tration from N.C. Wesleyan dation Inc. has announced the availability of three students have jumped rope College in February. An em- Middle. City schools menu $1,000 scholarships for the and learned about heart ployee with Whiteville City NCAEOP District 13 is Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with 2015-2016 academic school health and how nutrition Schools for six years, she is composed of Bladen, Bruns- each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and year. To qualify, applicants and physical activity can married to Shannon Ham- wick, Columbus, New Ha- Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. must be a rising college se- help prevent heart disease ilton and has a son, Dylan, nover, Pender and Sampson MONDAY, FEB. 2: - Breakfast - Banana Muffin, Dried Cher- nior or working towards a and stroke. Jump Rope For an eighth grader at Central counties. ries, Grape Juice. Lunch - Deli Turkey/Bun or BBQ Rib/Bun, graduate degree with an al- Heart is co-sponsored by the Sliced Tomato, Lettuce, Corn, Diced Pears. lied health, education or psy- American Heart Association Gore graduates from UNC-CH with honors TUESDAY, FEB. 3: - Breakfast - Chicken Biscuit, Orange chology major in one of the and America — Society of Anthony J. Gore, Jr. grad- Wedges, Apple Juice. Lunch - BBQ Pork/Bun or Fish Filet/ following areas: occupation- Health and Physical Educa- uated with honors during Bun, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Peaches. al therapy, physical therapy, tors. the 2014 winter commence- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4 - Breakfast - Mini French Toast, recreation therapy, psycholo- Help the cause by donat- ment ceremony Dec. 14, 2014 Banana, Orange Juice. Lunch - Chick Filet/Bun or Corn Dog gy, nursing, speech-language ing through a student, or call at the University of North Nuggets, Green Beans, Tossed Salad, Applesauce. pathology or social work, the American Heart Associ- Carolina at Chapel Hill’s THURSDAY, FEB. 5 - Breakfast - Super Donut, Raisins, and intend to serve persons ation at 1-800-242-8721, Edge- Dean Center. He received Apple Juice. Lunch - Salisbury Steak/Gravy or BBQ Chicken, with intellectual and devel- wood School at (910)642-3121 recognition for excellent Creamed Potatoes, Collard Greens, Pineapple Tidbits, Biscuit. opmental disabilities after or visit heart.org/jump. achievements on his aca- FRIDAY, FEB. 6 - Breakfast - Pop Tart, Apple, Orange Juice. graduation. The scholarship demic success and has been Lunch - Pizza or Corn Dog, Oven Baked Fries, Orange. will be available to qualified named to the Hayden B. Ren- applicants residing in one of wick Super Seniors Honors the following 38 counties, in- PLEASE list. Columbus cluding Columbus. Gore maintained a GPA of For more information 3.0 or higher in every grad- County schools menu about eligibility require- RECYCLE ing period throughout his Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Anthony J. Gore Jr. ments or to receive an ap- years at UNC Chapel Hill, each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and plication, contact Danielle earning a Bachelor of Arts thony and Barbara Gore of a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. Howell, executive director, in political science. He as- Charlotte, and the nephew MONDAY, FEB. 2: - Breakfast - Cereal, Raisins. Lunch - at (252)208-3790 or danielle. pires to attend Harvard Law of Brenda Gore and Dan Bel- Cheese Pizza or Corn Dog, Peaches, Corn, Baby Limas. [email protected] or visit School. He is the son of An- lamy of Chadbourn. TUESDAY, FEB. 3: - Breakfast - Mini Pancakes, Apple. www.caswellcenter.org. The Lunch - Oven Baked Chicken/Roll or Cheeseburger, Pears, scholarship application Heart health lunch and learn Sweet Potatoes, Green Peas. deadline is April 1. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Established in 1999, the Dr. Nathan Almeida, of Seacoast, Auxiliary Room, Applesauce. Lunch - Spaghetti/Roll or Toasted Ham & Cheese Caswell Center Foundation Pee Dee Cardiology, will Suite 265. Sandwich, Applesauce. is a 501(c) (3) non-profit or- discuss the steps to ensur- Registration is required THURSDAY, FEB. 5: - Breakfast - Muffin, Raisins. Lunch ganization that enhances the ing you maintain a healthy and space is limited. - Meatloaf/Roll or Chicken Salad Sandwich, Mixed Fruit, quality of life for adults with heart, including preventive A light lunch will be Turnips, Mashed Potatoes. intellectual and develop- measures and regular heart served. FRIDAY, FEB. 6: - Breakfast - Goody Bun, Orange. Lunch - mental disabilities and their checkups Tuesday, Feb. 10, For more information or BBQ Sandwich or Turkey/Cheese Wrap, Peaches, Baked Beans, families in eastern North at noon at McLeod Loris to register, call (843) 390-8327. Oven Fries. Carolina. After You Read. The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015

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from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Roaming North America Land of Dinosaurs Gigantic dinosaurs such as It wasn’t snowing then Tyrannosaurus rex (ty-RAN- Right now, in the middle of the oh-SORE-rus RECKS) and winter, if you look at the states where Triceratops (tri-SER-uh-tops) the Hell Creek Formation is, it is hard ruled western North America 66 to imagine that in the time of the million years ago. dinosaurs it was a rainy, subtropical Dinosaurs had been roaming forest. There were no cold winters. It the Earth for about 165 million would have been much like southern years. And then, in just a few Florida today. years, all dinosaurs but birds The Earth was much warmer 66 were wiped from the planet. million to 68 million years ago, at the Much of what we know end of the Cretaceous (kruh-TAY-shus) about these awesome animals Period. There were no polar ice caps. and the land they ruled comes The planet’s sea levels were much from fossil discoveries in one higher than today. The oceans had set of rocks, the Hell Creek flooded parts of North America, from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Formation. This layer of rocks creating a huge inland sea. Dinosaurs covers parts of Montana, North lived to the east and west of the sea. Dakota, South Dakota and TM Rookie Cookie’s Recipe Wyoming. (It is called the Lance At the COLUMBUS PEDIATRICS top of the Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salad Formation in Wyoming.) art, Anzu In November 2014, the (the pink You’ll& need: ADOLESCENT CARE art by Mary Parrish, courtesy Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History dinosaurs) Smithsonian’s National In the background, an Edmontosaurus (ed-MON- •800 1 (16-ounce) Jefferson package Streetthawed • • 1/4 Suite cup chopped 116, fresh Whiteville cilantro Museum of Natural History in roam frozen yellow corn • 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar toh-SAW-rus) travels through a swamp in the through Washington, D.C., opened a new Hell Creek Formation area 66 million years ago. • 2 cups diced tomato • 2 teaspoons olive oil the • 1 cup diced avocado 642-2642 • Salt and freshly ground black pepper exhibit, “The Last American The Edmontosaurus was probably a herd animal. wetlands, It bit off plants with its bill and used its hundreds while an What to do: Dinosaurs: Discovering a Lost of teeth to grind the vegetable matter. 1. In a large bowl, combine corn, tomato, avocado, cilantro, vinegar World.” To learn more about Avisaurus In the foreground, an Acheroraptor (AK-er-oh- glides and oil. Toss to combine. this amazing world of dinosaurs, RAP-tur) hunts for prey. The Acheroraptor was above 2. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve or refrigerate until The Mini Page talked with the closely related to the Velociraptor in Asia. It grew the water ready to serve. Serves 4. lead curator* of the exhibit. up to 10 feet long. (center You will need an adult’s help with this recipe. *A curator builds, cares for and A Pterosaur (TER-uh-sore), a reptile cousin of the right). Adapted from “The Robin Takes 5 Cookbook for Busy Families” with permission from Andrews McMeel Publishing (andrewsmcmeel.com).

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from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Meet Billy Jonas Billy Jonas’ newest album, “Build It Back Again,” focuses on staying hopeful. Billy is a songwriter, Famous Hell Creek Dinosaurs guitarist, singer and percussionist. He founded the Billy Jonas Band. Two gigantic dinosaur He is famous for making instruments out of Triceratops skeletons loom over everyday objects such as paint cans, sewer pipes, Triceratops were huge plant- the National Museum garden rakes or egg slicers. He began playing on of Natural History’s these “found objects” when he was in summer eating dinosaurs. They grew to new exhibit, “The Last camp. In high school and college, many of his 30 feet long and weighed between friends could not play instruments, so they played American Dinosaurs:

photo by Steve Mann on pots and pans with chopsticks. 13,000 and 20,000 pounds. By Discovering a Lost Billy grew up in Chicago and now lives in North Carolina. He took comparison, the biggest land animal World.” A Triceratops piano, guitar and trombone lessons when he was a kid. He travels living today, the African elephant, skeleton is in the throughout the world to study different forms of music and instruments. foreground. A T. rex is in Billy has performed at concerts to benefit those working to end can weigh up to 15,000 pounds. the background. conflicts in Palestine and Israel. He also works to help environmental Compared to a mammal, This exhibit will stay on causes. He loves to run with Beeka, his rescue dog. from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Triceratops had a small brain in its view until 2019, when the museum’s updated from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick big head. It was probably as smart as TM a crocodile. dinosaur and fossil hall is Jason Sangha scheduled to open. Gus Few collegiate athletes have experienced success like Decorative, deadly dinos Goodsport’s Lynn University’s Jason Sangha. Lynn, located in Boca Supersport Raton, Florida, has become a soccer powerhouse at the Triceratops were members of a photo by Donald E. Hurlbert, courtesy Smithsonian Institution Division II level, winning the national championship in 2012 and 2014, and finishing second in 2011. family of plant-eating dinosaurs Tyrannosaurus rex You vs. a T. rex Jason, a defender, earned All-America honors in each with horns, frills or knobs. Some The T. rex grew to 40 feet long, Have you ever wondered if you of his four seasons with the Fighting Knights. A three- year captain, Jason led a smothering Lynn defense that had spikes or horns along the edges stood about 13 feet tall at its hip and could outrun a T. rex? Experts surrendered fewer than one goal per match, while allowing of their frills, which may have been weighed 15,500 pounds. It was one believe it would have been able to an average of just three shots on goal. A native of England, Jason was one of 21 international students on the 26-man brightly colored. of the largest predators, or animals run up to 25 miles per hour, but an Lynn roster last season. Some had horns above their eyes, that hunted other animals, ever to average human sprinter can run only Height: 6-1 In the 2014 national semifinals held in Louisville, and others had a nose horn. The live on land. about 12 miles per hour. Uh-oh! Age: 24 Kentucky, the Fighting Knights defeated Quincy (Illinois) Hometown: University 4-1 before holding off the University of horns and frills probably helped The T. rex had little arms with big The T. rex had powerful hind legs. Southampton, Charleston (West Virginia) 3-2 in the finals. The victory gave attract mates and scare off enemies. claws. Its arms were so short that It may have used its little arms for England Lynn’s men’s soccer team its fifth national title overall and the school’s 23rd championship in all sports. They also used horns in fighting. they couldn’t even reach its mouth. holding down prey.

from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick TM Dinosaurs A H A E S S U O E C A T E R C Last Remaining Dinosaurs N N O C F X A C I R E M A T D Basset O P Z R L E L I S S O F B H I A new discovery Anzu had a long tail and Brown’s a large crest on top of its R R R U N A D G I A N T I E N In 2014, fossil hunters discovered head. Its front limbs had Try T K E E X S W S R A E Y R R O a new type of dinosaur, Anzu wyliei long, sharp claws. It did H L M X Y N O I L L I M D O S (AN-zu WI-lee-eye). Scientists built not have teeth, but cut ’n’ S P O T A R E C I R T M S P A its food with its powerful a skeleton of it from three partial jaws. It probably ate Find S U R U A S O N N A R Y T O U skeletons. plants, animals and eggs. S U R U A S O T N O M D E D R They named it Anzu after a It weighed about 500 Words that remind us of dinosaurs are hidden in the block above. Some mythological feathered monster. pounds and was about words are hidden backward or diagonally. See if you can find: AMERICA, 11 feet long from beak to ANZU, BIRDS, CLAW, CRETACEOUS, DINOSAUR, EDMONTOSAURUS, Because it was discovered in the Hell FED, FOSSIL, GIANT, HORNS, MILLION, NORTH, PREY, REX, SEA, tail and about 5 feet tall THEROPOD, TRICERATOPS, TYRANNOSAURUS, YEARS. Creek Formation, they nicknamed it at the hip. the “chicken from hell.” Anzu wyliei was a member of the from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick TMMighty Oviraptor (oh-vih-RAP-tor) family, a Funny’s group of bird-like dinosaurs. It lived Mini Jokes

at the time of T. rex and Triceratops. art by Mark Klingler / Carnegie Museum of Natural History All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category? Gone in an instant The sixth mass extinction Living dinosaurs Sixty-six million years ago, a giant Our planet has already faced five Edmond: Why didn’t the omelet laugh? Birds are avian (AY-vee-uhn) asteroid slammed into Earth near mass extinctions. The last one killed Elsie: It didn’t get the yolk! dinosaurs. Non-avian dinosaurs were what is now Mexico. Within a few off the dinosaurs. Experts believe we all other dinosaurs. “Avian” means years, all dinosaurs except birds had are now in a sixth mass extinction. Elise: What do we call very, very, very large eggs? birds or something to do with birds. died. While earlier extinctions have been Eric: Eggs-tra large! Birds are the descendants of Within seconds after the impact, caused by nature, experts say this small, non-flying dinosaurs called showers of melted rock shot into the one is being caused by humans. Ellen: How do monsters like their theropods. One of the best-known air. Tsunamis sped across the oceans Human actions are harming the eggs prepared? theropods was Velociraptor. and firestorms swept through the environment, destroying habitats and Eva: Terrifried! When the land. Dust and bits of matter hung in killing huge numbers of animals and asteroid the atmosphere for months, blocking plants. Experts say more than 40 from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick impact out the sunlight and cooling the percent of all amphibians, one-quarter led to the planet. Acid rain fell over the Earth. of all mammals and more than one- extinction of Ready Resources all non-avian Ecosystems all over the world were tenth of all birds are threatened. dinosaurs, destroyed. Besides the dinosaurs, Species are becoming extinct at much The Mini Page provides ideas for websites, it opened the asteroid helped wipe out about faster rates than normal. books or other resources that will help you learn more the way for three-fourths of all plant and animal our mammal The Mini Page thanks Hans Dieter- about this week’s topics. ancestors to species on Earth. Other hazards, Sues, curator, vertebrate paleontology, On the Web: thrive. such as giant volcanoes, added to the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural • mnh.si.edu/fossil-hall/last-american-dinosaurs destruction. History, Washington, D.C., for help with this • bit.ly/1vZosD0 issue. art courtesy NASA Plant-eating dinosaurs starved, • pbs.org/wgbh/nova/nature/t-rex.html Next week, The Mini Page celebrates the and their deaths were the last blow Look through your newspaper for pictures At the library: life of civil rights leader Rosa Parks. to the giant meat-eating dinosaurs. of avian dinosaurs. • “National Geographic Kids Everything Dinosaurs” The Mini Page Staff by Blake Hoena Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist • “Dinosaur!” by DK Publishing

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Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. The News Reporter, Thursday, January 29, 2015 -- 7C Civil War expert at Living Hope offers free Northeast Branch NHC Public Library prenatal vitamins Ask the Civil War Expert. In an effort to better serve service of Living Hope, which Henry Mintz, a professional their pregnant clients and to is celebrating 25 years of ser- researcher, has researched promote better health in Co- vice to Columbus County. Oth- in most archives on the east lumbus County, Living Hope er services include free preg- coast and can tell you where Pregnancy Support Services nancy tests and estimated due to look for an elusive record has begun offering a free dates necessary for applying about your ancestor’s service 6-month supply of prenatal for Medicaid for Pregnant or what happened on the day vitamins to women who have Women, and an Earn While of a battle. positive pregnancy tests. You Learn incentive program. A native of Columbus This allows a pregnant Living Hope provides ser- County, he is a family histori- woman to begin taking prena- vices free of charge to all an with a unique perspective tal vitamins as early as pos- women regardless of age, in- on how the war changed the sible in her pregnancy to help come or marital status. lives of all who lived through ensure her health and the The center is located at 116 it. (Submitted photo) healthy development of her Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle Mintz will be presening Woodmen of the World installed new officers at its January meeting. Shown left to unborn child. International in Whiteville. the program at the Northeast right are: Tommy Hinson, Daphine Coleman, James Cartrette, Crystal Cartrette, The vitamins have been Office hours are Mondays Branch New Hanover County Ramona Barnes, Wilbur Barnhill, Donald Kellihan, Harold Fipps and Betty Hinson. provided to Living Hope from 3-7 p.m. and Tuesdays Public Library from 6:30-7:30 through a grant from Vitamin and Thursdays from noon-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 in the Da- Faith BC to host Angels of Santa Barbara, Cal- p.m. vid Paynter Room. ifornia. For more information, call The library is located at 201 Sunday speakers The provision of free pre- the 24-hour helpline at 642- Chestnut Street, Wilmington. natal vitamins is the newest Faith Baptist Church will 2677. host a series of speakers for the month of February. First MBC to hold Assistance for Feb. 1 will feature Roy Sunday worship services Walker. First Missionary Baptist pregnant women Feb. 8 will be Gary Rowe. Church will hold Sunday wor- Feb. 15 and 22 will be Jason The Well Births program at ship services. There will be two the Columbus County DREAM Kinlaw. services every first through The church is located at Center may be able to help fourth Sunday at 8:30 and 11 women who are pregnant or 4262 Rough & Ready Road, a.m. recently delivered. Chadbourn. The fifth Sunday will be at Well Births serves as a com- 8:30 a.m. only. munity action team for minor- Union BC to sponsor The church is located at 501 ity infant mortality reduction. Valentine dinner Martin Street in Elizabethtown. The goal is to see all babies The kitchen committee of Cliff E. Freeman Jr. is the pastor. born healthy and thrive. The Union Baptist Church will organization works to im- sponsor a Valentine dinner prove the health of women of sale program Saturday, Feb. Woodmen of the World Chapter 130 Cerro Gordo made a Liberty Hospice childbearing ages, improve 14 at 6 p.m. The guest speaker donation to Old Dock Elementary School to help rebuild prenatal care and reduce infant will be Minister Shannon needs volunteers that portion that was destroyed recently by fire. Shown mortality. Spaudling. Liberty Hospice needs vol- presenting are Rangers Ella and Wylie Cartrette and unteers to provide clerical The DREAM Center is locat- There will also be activities Betty Hinson, right, secretary of the chapter to teacher and entertainment. Tickets support. Any adult or teenag- ed at 403 S. Martin Luther King Kim Andrews, middle. are $10 for the meal, which con- ers 14-17 interested, call Bar- Jr. Ave. in Whiteville. Register sists of BBQ/grilled chicken, bara Campbell at 641-4095. by contacting case manager potatoes, green beans, yams, The hospice is located at 44 Amber Bellamy, Alisha Love rolls or hush puppies and des- Boys & Girls Homes seek McNeill Plaza. or Jamika Lynch at 642-0633. sert. All proceeds go towards the building fund. Greater McKoy’s Chapel The church is located at foster and adoptive homes Yokefellows Prison to hold prayer breakfast 2290 Old Northeast Road, Lake How do you define dedica- families give children the best Greater McKoy’s Chapel Waccamaw. tion? Boys & Girls Homes feels possible chance to grow and Ministry seeking For more information call that their foster and/or adop- heal but unfortunately, there participants of Dublin will hold a prayer Stella George at 770-4723. breakfast “Prayer changes tive parents are the epitome of are not enough foster families Yokefellows Prison Minis- Rev. Gregory W. Spaulding things” Saturday, Feb. 21 at dedication. to go around. try is seeking Christians in is the pastor. 9 a.m. Foster parents are volun- Foster parenting is not easy. the Tabor City area to be a teers from the community who Boys & Girls Homes of NC part of this ministry. Hallsboro/Artesia open their homes and provide carefully evaluates, orients, For presentation dates call We’re On The Web: 24-hour love and care to abused and trains new foster parents. 918-4531 or 653-2782. Elem. to hold bingo, and neglected children. These This helps to ensure that the www.whiteville.com spaghetti, dance night nurturing, caring, responsible family and the home meet state A pre-sweetheart bingo, parents are the missing pieces and agency requirements. The dance and spaghetti supper is in foster children’s lives. The children who need families are set for Friday, Feb. 6 at Halls- absence of devoted and loving there – but where are the foster boro/Artesia Elementary. caregivers is what makes fos- parents? It used to be that there Supper time will be from 5:30 ter care a necessity for more were some children were hard p.m.-until and the bingo and than 14,000 children in North to place, but it is really that dance will be from 7-10 p.m. Carolina. homes - good homes - are hard Spaghetti plates are $5 for The Boys & Girls Homes of to find. ages 7-adult and $2.50 for ages N.C. Campus, Girls Activity For more information con- 1-6. Spaghetti bowls are $4 for Center, is located at 400 Flem- tact LeAnne Etheridge Graham ages 7-adult and $2 for ages 1-6. ington Drive, Lake Waccamaw. at 877-211-5322, (910) 646-3083, There is no admission fee Many of the licensed foster/ ext. 217, or leanne.graham@ if only staying for supper. adoptive homes are filled to bghnc.org. Admission is $5 for bingo and capacity and many are over- Even though you may not dance which begins at 7 p.m. crowded. Like many foster think so now, you could be the Music will be provided by care agencies, Boys & Girls one who can make a difference DJ Scooter Fresh. Security Homes finds itself with more to wonderful kids who deserve will be enforced. children needing temporary compassion, friendship, and en- substitute family care than couragement. It will change, at New Year’s revival set skilled and caring foster fami- the very least, two lives - yours at Whiteville Holiness lies to meet that need. Foster and theirs. A New Year’s revival will be held Monday, Feb. 2-Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at Whiteville First Born Church of the Living Holiness Church. The guest speaker for Mon- God to hold women’s ministry day, Feb. 2 will be Evangelist The First Born Church of the Living God N.C. District Motaleen Rattley along with Christian Women’s Ministry will hold a “Two days of refresh- the Heavenly Light Choir of ing” program Thursday, Feb. 19 ant Friday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Evergreen and Pastor Robert nightly. The program will be held at Antioch First Born Church Williams Choir of Whiteville. of the Living God of Whiteville. Tuesday, Feb. 3 speaker The Thursday night messenger will be Evangelist Brenda will be Elder John Shirden Moore associate minister of Minter’s Chapel of Boardman along of Chadbourn along with the with the Minter’s Chapel Gospel Choir. River of Life Outreach Choir Friday will feature Evangelist Shirley Thomas elect-lady/ of Chadbourn. associate minister of Lula’s Temple of Elizabethtown along Elder Otis Geiger is the with Lula’s Temple Mass Choir. pastor. Coffee. The Paper. Your Favorite Chair. Some things never change. 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