Romance •Vikings win, other Columbus teams strug- of the Rails gle in tourney. •WHS Contributing photographer softball tops nationally Douglas Sasser takes a look at ranked team. Inside trains. See Living on page 1-C. Sports See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Thursday, March 31, 2016 Victim’s son Volume 125, Number 79 scolds two Whiteville, North Carolina 75 Cents for father’s 2013 murder Inside Both used money to buy, 2-A smoke crack cocaine •Grading papers with By BOB HIGH mom led Wright to Staff Writer teach. “You showed no conscience or remorse 3-A when you murdered and robbed him (my father), and smoked crack all night with •Saturday fundraiser his money,” Eddie Je- benefits Drake and rome Best’s son said in Kaylee. a statement read in Su- perior Court here Mon- 5-A day prior to Beverly Devon Williams being •BBQ-on-the-Bluff sentenced to prison for hoping for record Staff photos by ALLEN TURNER second-degree murder. number of entries. Shawna Bramblett, Sandy Adams, Sen. Bill Rabon and April Colyer cut the ribbon Tuesday in Chad- Williams, 34, of bourn to officially open R.J. Corman Railroad’s Carolinas Line. Bramblett and Colyer are the daughters West Columbus Street, 6-A of the company’s late founder, Rick Corman, and Adams is Corman’s sister. Whiteville, was sen- tenced to 166 to 212 Williams •Flags wave for local months (15 to 18 years) veterans. after she pleaded in the death of Best on May 24, 2013 in her home. She has a credit of 1,038 8-A Ribbon-cutting ushers in days. Demetric Ladale Gray, 33, of Whiteville and Chadbourn, is a co-defendant in the mur- •Lack of parental der. Gray’s case is pending disposition. involvement biggest problem schools face. new era of rail service here I’m sure there are plenty of families By ALLEN TURNER Rabon. The chairman of the Senate The company currently employs who forgive the people who com- DIDYOB? Transportation Committee, Rabon more than 1,600 people in 24 states Staff Writer mit crimes against their loved ones. Did you observe ... was instrumental in obtaining state and will have 30 people working in Freight traffic along the former seed money for the purchase of the the Chadbourn rail yard. I stand here today to assure you I’m Carolina Southern Rail line re- idle local railroad by the R.J. Cor- Headquartered in Nicholasville, not one of those people.” Whiteville City Man- man group. Ky., the company operates 11 short sumed this week for the first time Kendrick Hill ager Darren Currie in five years. Corman President Craig King line railroads in nine states. The More than 200 celebrated the told the crowd, “We’re very excited Corman group of companies also Victim’s son and County Commis- event Tuesday as three family mem- to be here. Rick Corman raised us in provides emergency rail services sioner Ricky Bullard bers of the late Rick Corman and a this business, which he started with associated with derailments and Kendrick Hill also noted in his victim’s comparing ties at the Fair Bluff native who now serves a rented dump truck and a backhoe.” natural disasters, switching, track impact statement that his brother, Eddie Best in the state Senate cut a ribbon in He said that Corman, who died of construction, track material distri- Jr., was shot to death 16 months before the R.J. Corman ribbon Chadbourn to officially mark the cancer in 2013 at age 58, “built this bution, signal design/construction, elder Best was killed. cutting Tuesday? Cur- opening of the R.J. Corman Railroad company with extremely hard work aircraft maintenance, building 17 hours Company’s Carolina Lines. and an overwhelming zeal for rela- switching locomotives and operates “I know they put his (the father) deceased rie had on a silver tie Shawna Bramblett and April tionships and love of people. Our two dinner trains. date as May 25, but ya’ll murdered him the covered with baseballs Colyer, daughters of the rail line people work harder than anybody The Corman group obtained the night before and they didn’t find his body until while Bullard had one founder, and Corman’s sister, Sandy you know because that’s the way May 25, the following day. Ya’ll left him laying Adams, were joined by Sen. Bill they were raised.” See Rail, page 6-A on the floor all night and half the next day – for with several patriotic 17 hours,” Hill’s statement pointed out. scenes, including the Best was stabbed and strangled, and money taken from his body and used by Williams and Declaration of In- Gray, according to police records, to buy and dependence. … The smoke crack cocaine. youngsters from Trin- 9-year-old saves man’s life “My wife and I purchased our first home By CLARA CARTRETTE last year, and I know my father would of been ity preschool with the Staff Writer See Murder, page 4-A cute stickers they wore Riley Etheridge, 9, got an early home to remind par- start on her desire to become a doc- ents that picture day tor. She saved a man’s life Easter Old 74 to close was the next day? ... Sunday. Christopher Etheridge of Delco April 6 at highway; said he and his daughter had stopped at the B.P. station on Jef- ferson Street just past the hospital, Old Lake to detour County Deaths and as he was pumping gas Riley Whiteville was standing behind the truck By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer Diane Baldwin Grissett door. They noticed that a man came out of the station, fell down and Donna Lee Cunningham started shaking all over. Riley ran Two major county roads will close next Hallsboro to him, felt for a pulse and when week for improvements. Larthine Frink Bracey she didn’t find one, she began beat- Old Lake Road near East Columbus High Chadbourn ing him in the chest. After hitting School will close for bridge construction, while Old 74 (State Road 1574) will close for overpass Robin Lyn Duncan him four or five times she felt again for a pulse and found it. construction at U.S. 74-76. Cerro Gordo Christopher said the man had “It’s a busy time of the year,” said Rusty Heck Strickland foam coming from his mouth, and Marsh of the Department of Transportation. was apparently having a seizure. The Old Lake Road project includes replac- By this time he had also run to the ing both of the bridges over Slap Swamp. The man and cleared vomit from his bridges have been damaged due to numerous mouth by rolling him on his side. vehicle crashes, and repaired several times. Index A call to 911 brought EMTs to the The bridges were built around 1951, according Editorials ...... 10-A scene. By that time, the man had to the Department of Transportation. Motorists will have a signed detour from Obituaries ...... 8-A stabilized and was transported to the hospital. N.C. 211 to U.S. 74-76, Marsh said. The new Sports ...... 1-B Etheridge said he was amazed bridges should reopen by early October. Crime ...... 4-A at Riley’s actions and ability to Local drivers will be allowed within the Living ...... 1-C make the man start breathing closed section of the road to reach residences, again. Marsh said. The work is part of an $11.6-mil- “I realized that the first minute lion dollar contract awarded to E.S. Wagner Company of Piedmont, S.C. to replace 16 or two are most important if you’re Riley and Christopher Etheridge having a heart attack,” he said. bridges in Columbus County. He said the man might have been The other project will last longer, and po- having a diabetic seizure but Riley rubber gloves in his mouth,” he beat him in the chest and getting tentially affects even more motorists. couldn’t get a pulse until she hit said. “When I heard him take a big a pulse. It made me proud.” The overpass project near Evergreen will him in the chest. breath I knew he was OK. I was so Frank Walters drove up during begin April 6 and last through September 2017, “I got the vomit out of his proud of Riley. I couldn’t believe the excitement. Marsh said. BMCO Construction of Lumber- mouth to clear his airway and had it. It was amazing watching her See Saves life, page 8-A ton is in charge of the project, which is part See Roads, page 9-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 Grading papers with mom led Wright to teach By SHALON SMITH Contributing Writer

Tabor City Elementary School’s 2016 Teacher of the Year Amy Baxter Wright re- members when her mother was a substitute teacher and the excitement she felt when she’d help her mom grade papers. “I thought that was some- thing I could do,” she said. As a child, Wright would “teach” her stuffed animals lessons from her spelling and math books on an old chalk- board and thought it would be “cool” to do that for a living. Following in her mother’s Amy Wright watches students work through math games footsteps, Wright worked as a on Chromebooks. substitute teacher so she could gain experience with different the ability to “ask questions Wright said she was happy grade levels at various schools about solutions making sense, that her co-workers had nomi- in Columbus County. being reasonable, and seeing nated her for Teacher of the After completing an associ- how math is used in the real Year, but when she saw her ate’s degree at Southeastern world—sports, buying snacks, name on the school marquee Community College, Wright dividing candy, figuring lapsed on a rough weather day in Feb- chose elementary education time,” she said. ruary, she was also concerned. as her specialty. She earned “There are different ways “I texted my principal that a B.A. in education at UNC- to come to a solution to math the high winds may blow off Wilmington and a Master’s in problems,” she said. the letters to my name,” she reading education from UNC- Wright said her most mem- laughed. Pembroke. orable teaching moment from Wright lives in Tabor City She has been teaching fifth a past student project was just a block from TCES and grade at TCES for 23 years. when a parent told her that grew up living across the She taught all subjects in self- Tuck Everlasting, a novel her street from the school. She contained classrooms the first students studied in class over remembers being teased by a 15 years. She taught reading six weeks, changed her daugh- former principal for driving and language arts for eight ter’s life. to school some days when she years. This year she is teach- Wright remembers the stu- lived across the street. ing math. dent doing well academically, “As a first-year teacher Wright said teaching Latin but not being quite fond of responsible for all subjects, and Greek root words and reading. there were a lot of teachers’ their derivatives was a favor- “I was personally pas- manuals to haul, so it was ite topic of hers in language sionate about this novel and more efficient to drive over arts. it sparked an interest in the to unload all those books and “How exciting it would little girl, making her realize supplies,” she said. be to hear students say they that reading and literature Wright and her husband figured out the meaning of an Amy Wright monitors a student’s progress on a math game. could take her so many places Shane have two sons. Jay is a unknown word by taking the and live out many adventures. junior at SCHS and Drew an word segment apart bit by bit When her mother told me how eighth-grader at Tabor City how they mature into young ing her students to see the big and then pulling the meaning ing “number sense” is one her daughter gained a new Middle. citizens. picture and to be independent together,” Wright said. Wright would like rising fifth perspective about reading, I They attend St. Paul United Wright admits a challeng- learners. She enjoys the cycle of graders and their parents to got the most profound warm Methodist Church in Tabor ing aspect of teaching is help- The math concept of hav- student learning as well as know. Number sense is having and fuzzy feeling,” she said. City where she enjoys teach- ing Sunday school and vaca- tion Bible school and helping Dancing with with the youth group. Want to be a weather volunteer? 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Because when daughter of Amy Long and he answers our prayers, that is Darrell Meares and was diag- what He is doing,” Travis said. nosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 8 “We all have to give it all to months old. “She has the lung the Lord and trust 100 percent capacity of a 90-year-old,” that he’s going to take care of Long said. it. Drake still has problems Kaylee likes playing Xbox but it could always have been and anything outside. worse. Look at Drake now. He “That’s what she loves to just turned 3 years old. This is do,” Long said. “It’s been re- answered prayer ...” ally rough this time. It has The Saturday, April 2 fun- never really stopped her dead draiser is set for 11 a.m. to 2 in her tracks before,” Long p.m. at Porter Swamp Baptist said of Kaylee’s last stay at Church, 8975 Andrew Jackson Chapel Hill. “This time she Hwy. in Cerro Gordo. was so sick.” “You may or may not know, It is difficult for her to but when your child is in the watch her daughter struggle hospital there are a lot of add- to do things most 8-year-olds ed expenses that you have on have no trouble doing, like Drake Johnson Kaylee Meares top of your everyday bills. Not running and playing. only do you have your regular “She needs the oxygen and about her so much,” Amy this spring. Johnson, use his condition 82 compared to a healthy 100. bills, such as your house, car, she knows she needs it,” Amy said. She added that she was When a laundry list of to minister on Facebook and “They say as far as devel- light, water, and other bills said. appreciative of help other heart conditions including everywhere they go in hopes opmentally wise, Drake is but now you have hotel, food Long said her daughter’s churches have provided via complete atrioventricular of leading others to Christ,” right where he needs to be and extra fuel needs,” Renee condition has progressed, love offerings. canal defect, pulmonary steno- said Renee Kellihan. and ahead of schedule in some Kellihan said. “These families making it hard for her to keep Drake Johnson, the son of sis, ventricular inversion and “We are waiting on Duke to areas. We give God all the need our help. Whatever you a job. “I can’t work and it has Crystal and Travis Johnson, heterotaxy syndrome were call us with a date for the next praise and glory,” Crystal said. can do will be greatly appreci- really put a strain on us,” she recently celebrated his third diagnosed in their infant son, surgery,” said Crystal, who “If Drake’s life story can lead ated. The one thing they ask said. “We had to move and I birthday. He was diagnosed the couple said they put their works part time at a dental just one soul to heaven, every the most of is your prayers. lost my car but I felt like I was with a congenital heart de- faith in God. practice. “They are thinking second of his life, the tears, Both these families believe doing what I was supposed fect as he was about to be A Facebook page, Prayer May or June.” the anxious moments, the in the power of prayer. Please to do at this time. I couldn’t discharged from the hospital for Drake, turned into much Crystal said hunting eggs long hospital stays, I wouldn’t place both these children and leave her. after his birth. He has had more than they ever imagined. at Easter time this year was es- change it for anything and their families on your prayer “It makes me feel really two previous heart surgeries “This precious little boy’s pecially tiring for Drake, who that’s my prayer for God to use list at church and at home and good that the church cares and is preparing for a third parents, Travis and Crystal has a pulse oxygen level of 79- him for His glory and for his lift them daily.”

Workforce training at SCC Museum to host Volunteer Open House Southeastern Commu- from 8 a.m.-5:00 p.m. in T- 18-21 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. in M- The North Carolina Mu- exciting volunteer opportu- 15 percent discount in the nity College will offer several Building, room 101A, with a Building, room 131A. seum of Natural Sciences at nities. museum store. workforce continuing educa- registration fee of $70. A $70 registration and $5 Whiteville is hosting a Volun- Light refreshments will Volunteers can assist on tion classes in the following This course will address material fee is due at the teer Open House Thursday, be served. a regular schedule or fill weeks: Beekeeping, NFPA real world challenges that first class. April 7, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to in as needed; positions of- 70E Arc Flash, General In- electrical workers face on a This course prepares stu- Individuals and service assist in the Discovery For- fer flexible hours to fit ev- dustry Forklift Certification, daily basis and will intro- dents for the NC Certifica- organizations interested in est, iLab, Nature Playspace, ery schedule. Museum staff NC EPA Certification, and duce avoiding oversights tion exams in Type I: Small volunteering are invited to visitor services help desk will provide orientation and Serv Safe Certification. that could result in shock Appliance, Type II: High meet with staff, explore the and much more. training. To pre-register or for more and arc flash accidents. Pressure Appliance, Type museum and learn about Volunteers receive the Volunteer applications information about these The North Carolina State III: Low Pressure Appliance, following benefits from the are accepted on an ongoing training opportunities, call Board of Examiners of and Universal Certification: museum: training, profes- basis. (910) 642-7141, ext. 296, 397 or Electrical Contractors have Types I, II and III. sional development, behind- For more information or ext. 425. approved this eight-hour Serv-Safe Pesticide Collection the-scenes access to exhib- questions, contact Rhonda Financial assistance with course for continuing edu- Serv-Safe Certification is Day is today its, invitations to special Billeaud at Rhonda.bille- registration fees and books cation. scheduled Monday and Tues- events, an annual volunteer [email protected] or to gain new employment- Forklifts day, May 2-3 from 8 a.m.-5p.m. Today is Pesticide Collec- appreciation banquet and a 910-914-4185. related skills may be avail- A General Industry in T-Building, room 111. tion Day the N.C. Cooperative able through the Workforce Forklift Certification class A $70 registration fee Extension Office. Pesticides Innovation and Opportunity is scheduled Monday and must be paid at the begin- will be collected from 10 a.m.-2 Act (WIOA) and other fund- Wednesday, April 11 and 13, ning of class. p.m. All pesticides will be ac- Enchanting Tree ing sources. from 5- 9 p.m. in T-Building, In addition, the Serv-Safe cepted free with the exception To see if they qualify, room 101. Manager Book Sixth Edition of the following items. students should contact the A $70 registration and is required and can be pur- • Unlabeled container, 30-35 Learning Center Columbus County NCWorks $0.55 insurance fee must be chased at the SCC Bookstore gallon containers and mini- Career Center immediately paid at the first meeting. for $80.06 including tax. bulk containers will be ac- 1779 New Britton Hwy, Brunswick at (910) 642-7141, ext. 261 or The Forklift Student This 16-hour class will cepted on case-by-case basis. Just outside of Whiteville visit the Center in A-Build- Guide/certification card is teach food safety, developing • The following items will ing on the SCC campus. required and can be pur- standard sanitation operat- not be accepted: a. Non-pesti- 642-5319 Beekeeping is scheduled chased on campus for $4.50. ing procedures, examining cide HHW materials, (paints, Hours: 6:30 am - 6:00 Tuesdays, April 5-May 10 The course includes a controls for food-borne ill- oil, gas, explosives, drugs); b. pm Mon - Fri from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Car- discussion of the principles nesses and more. Cylinders-hard metal casing; trette Building, room 148. and policies of forklift safety, Those passing the test will c. Mini bulks. Openings for 0-12 years The $70 registration fee an explanation of the obliga- receive Serv-Safe certifica- The extension office is lo- and before & after school plus $0.55 insurance fee must tions of employers and em- tion to meet state require- cated at 45 Government Com- be paid at the first meeting. ployees, and the recognition ments for certified food pro- plex Road. For questions or New owners Video monitoring This course will cover the of tasks that may involve op- tection manager; must be at more information call Dalton Shonta and Judy Clemmons of classrooms three types of bees, the bee erator’s exposure to danger. least 18 years old to attend. Dockery at 640-6605. nest, components of the hive This course will consist and seasonal management, of classroom instruction and along with information student demonstration of about pests and diseases. competency to safely oper- At the end of this class, an ate a forklift on an obstacle inspection of SCC beehives course; must be at least 18 will be offered; participation years old to attend. for this activity is voluntary. NC EPA Certification NFPA 70E Arc Flash will class will be held Monday, be held Saturday, April 9 Tuesday and Thursday, April

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New Hours Mon. - Fri 11:00 am - 8:30 pm 640-1499 Madison Street, Downtown Whiteville 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 Crime briefs Riegelwood Dismissed The Subway restaurant Charges of breaking and along N.C. 87 in Riegelwood entering, and larceny against was the site of a break-in re- Thomas William Duncan, 33, ported on March 23, and the of Tabor City, were dismissed business reported the theft of on March 29 in District Court cash. when the state’s motion to con- tinue the 2014 case was denied Heroin by Judge Fred Gore. Curtis Daniel Allen, 35, of Mrs. Tate’s Road, White- Caught ville, was ar- rested March Thomas James Heiden, 28 on charges 25, who has of posses- Thomasville sion on Feb. and White- 8, 2016 of ville ad- a gram of Allen dresses, was heroin with arrested in intent to sell, plus the sale and Brunswick Heiden delivery of heroin on Feb. 8 to County last an undercover buyer for the week on charges of theft of a Sheriff ’s Drug Unit, according Columbus County woman’s to warrants obtained by Drug pickup truck, and possession Detective Dustin Fowler. of the stolen vehicle. Allen is also charged with Heiden was arrested for Photo courtesy Deuce Niven of Tabor Loris Tribune using his singlewide mobile the theft on March 25 of a 1999 Area first responders from fire, rescue and law enforcement agencies staged a realistic wreck scene lastweek home as a place to keep and Ford pickup truck from Irene at South Columbus High School to remind students to drive safely during spring break and prom events at area sell heroin. Spivey Long, 60, of Fox Estates, Whiteville. Heiden uses a Soles schools. Road, Whiteville, address as More well as one along Julian Street Four women arrested Roman Eric Rabon, 31, of in Thomasville. Brick used in assault David Anthony Barn- Beaverdam Timothy Barnhill was as- hill, 34, of Hardy Road, Clar- saulted about 8:10 Road, Whiteville, in insurance fraud case endon, has p.m. Tuesday at his was arrested Tues- Four Tabor City-area wom- The warrants charge the been arrest- Shooting home along Hardy day, March 29, on en have been women know ed on more Matthew Aaron Gray, 28, Road, according to a charge of as- arrested each other, fraud charg- of the 14800 Sheriff ’s Deputy sault with a deadly on charges and are re- es involving block of Pea- Blake Ashley, who weapon with intent involving lated, and the use of cock Road, obtained the felony to kill, inflicting D. Barnhill fraud and one of the checks on Rabon Chadbourn, warrant. Timothy’s serious injuries, after he is conspiracy women was closed accounts. was arrested son Timothy Jr., 20, was also charged with using a brick after false in one of the Rabon is charged with five March 28 shown as the victim in the to assault his uncle and insurance defendant’s counts of fraud for getting an for driving incident, but no other war- neighbor, Timothy Wayne claims were home in Oc- air compressor from Stephens while im- rants were served on David R. Galloway E. Galloway Barnhill, 45. made to Peak tober during Builders in Tabor City, then paired about Barnhill, records show. Gray Property an interview pawning it the same day by us- 10 hours af- and Casualty with the sus- ing a worthless check; buying a ter he told a sheriff ’s deputy Insurance in pect by a rep- diamond-sapphire ring at The he was the target of a shoot- June and Oc- resentative Glass Menagerie in Whiteville ing incident on Clarendon- Local man arrested tober 2015, of the insur- on Jan. 15 by using a check on Chadbourn Road at 12:45 a.m. according ance firm. a closed account, getting cloth- the same date. after Friday chase to warrants Patricia ing and $35 cash from Ann’s Gray said shots were fired Sumpter is Stolen beer and chips taken from a convenience store led to a obtained by P.. Sumpter I. Sumpter Fashion Shop in Tabor City at him from another vehicle. charged with vehicle chase Friday night, March 25, by Tabor investiga- on Jan. 26 by using a check on He was not injured. tors for the N.C. Department fraud by stating there was no a closed account, and by the Gray was also arrested for City police and the arrest of Adam Brent Bass, 38, of the 7000 block of Old Lumberton Road, of Insurance. lien on the 1996 Pontiac she same method buying items at possession of cocaine and Patricia Riggins Sumpter, was driving when it crashed Agri Industrial Supply in Ta- possession of a firearm by a Whiteville. Tabor City Officer Chris Cotton said a store 53, of Tillman Avenue, Tabor into the rear of the second ve- bor City on Jan. 29, according felon, plus shoplifting $183.74 clerk at the Minuteman store reported the theft City, and her daughter, Iesha hicle, although she “had taken to warrants obtained by Tabor worth of items from Walmart shortly after 9 p.m. with the suspect leaving Dashawn Sumpter, 23, of the out a title loan the day before City Police Lt. Robert Mum- in Whiteville on March 26, and in a green Jeep Liberty. The Jeep was seen on same Tillman Avenue address, the crash in question.” blow, and Whiteville Police misdemeanor possession of 18 Pireway Road in the town about 10 p.m., and Bass plus Ernestine Galloway, 50, All four are also charged Detective Scott Moody. Xanax tablets the same day. Cotton said he saw the suspect standing beside of Ashley Avenue, Tabor City, with felony conspiracy to the 2014 vehicle on Carter Street. and Rachel Yvette Galloway, commit insurance fraud. Elf- Cotton reported he had to leap out of the path of the Jeep as it 32, of the same Ashley Avenue onza Riggins, Terry Riggins, moved quickly backward and went east on Fifth Street at a high address, have been arrested. Tammy Riggins, Clarissa Gal- rate of speed. The driver “jumped from the vehicle and began Each is charged with in- loway and Hattis Galloway Break-ins, thefts to run” after the Jeep began to sway back and forth as it turned surance fraud involving a are others named in the con- from U.S. 701 onto N.C. 410, Cotton noted. wreck on June 26, 2015, plus spiracy charges. Insurance The following were victims of a break-in and/or theft re- Bass decided to give up, and was arrested. an attempt to commit fraud officials said it is possible not ported on date shown: Bass is charged with fleeing to elude arrest, assaulting Cotton by claiming they did not know all suspects named as con- • March 30 – Ronald James Ward Jr., 3600 block of N.C. 904 with the vehicle, resisting arrest and theft of the beer and chips. each other during interviews spirators will be charged with West, Tabor City – theft of red Ford Explorer. The suspect is also charged by Whiteville police with removing, in October of last year. the crime. • March 29 – Ted Spivey Jr., Berry Lane, Whiteville – attempted destroying and deactivation of anti-shoplifting devices on nine break-in. video games and four Xbox games on March 25 at the Whiteville • March 29 – Ted Larve Spivey Jr., Peanut Worley Road, Cerro Walmart. Gordo – theft of Samsung cell phone and Samsung tablet. Murder • March 29 – Susan Lynn Berry, Walt’s Lane, Hallsboro – theft Continued from page 1-A of four-door Grand Am Pontiac. Child home after accident A 5-year-old boy is recovering at home after being run over by • March 29 – Sequanna D. Moore, Best Road, Whiteville – theft 2005 in a Columbus County a truck Thursday evening. proud of his son. We had a little of 2000-model silver Grand Marquis Mercury. larceny case, and one for shop- The Highway Patrol reported that Austin Macdell Young, age housewarming, but it wasn’t • March 29 – Michael Logan Hucks, Harrelsonville Road, lifting in New Hanover County. unavailable, will not be charged in the 7:30 p.m. incident. Young’s the same because my father, Whiteville – theft of Glock .40 pistol. address was listed as Old Lake Road. Eddie Best, wasn’t there to • March 28 – Garfield George, Johnny George Road, Whiteville Young was helping the child’s family move furniture at a home share the moment with me,” – theft of medication. off Lake Wood Circle East of Whtieville off Honey Hill Road when Hill noted in his statement. PRODUCE • March 27 – Delmas Horace Beasley, Jones Place, Whiteville he accidentally backed over the child, according to the Highway Maximum & SEAFOOD – theft of guitar. Patrol. The child was run over from head to foot, according to in- “I’m sure there are plenty of • March 26 – McEver Katrell Shaw, Reynolds Road, Tabor vestigators, and was transferred by air to New Hanover Regional families who forgive the people City – break-in, theft of small black and orange garden tiller. Medical Center. The child has since been released and is at home. who commit crimes against Fresh NC Clams • March 26 – Dexter Ray Cartret, C.M. Cartrette Road, Chad- Alcohol was not a factor in the incident, according to the their loved ones. I stand here bourn – theft of Jimenez Arms .380 pistol. Highway Patrol. today to assure you I’m not one Cooked, Whole Crawfish • March 25 – Franklin James Porter, Live Oak Lane, Tabor of those people. My family and 5 Lb. Bag $1695 City – theft of Kel-Tec .380 pistol. I request the maximum sen- • March 25 – Ned Wayne Taste, Denise Leggett Taste, Joshua I. Suspect jailed in assault tence be imposed,” Hill added. Alaskan Snow Crab Legs Taste, 16600 block of Rough-N-Ready Road, Fair Bluff – break-in, Whiteville Police have ar- Lowder said the arrest is Williams’ prior record $10.99 Lb. 5 Lbs. or more $9.99 Lb. theft of Microsoft Xbox console, SCCY Industries 9mm pistol, rested a man in connection from an incident at Kent Place showed she was convicted in Fresh Catfish, White Perch, two controllers for Xbox, four video games, Michel Kors wallet, with a March 19 assault. Apartments March 19 when bankcard, health insurance card. Police spokesman Hal the victim, Dexter Thomas, Sea Bream, Flounder, • March 24 – Legrand Thompson, Thompson Town Road, Lowder said Kwamaine Bel- received an injury to his lower Abusive VA Mullets & Croakers lamy was taken into custody Kelly Edmund, a Cerro Gor- Whiteville – break-in, theft of three Vise Grip welding clamps, body. $ grinder, 12-inch adjustable wrench, several screwdrivers, four Wednesday at Kent Place Apart- Bellamy was also wanted by do Elementary School teacher, Tilapia Filets 10 Lb. Box 38 power drills. ments on charges of assault N.C. Probation and Parole as an was the victim of abusive lan- Whiting Filets • March 24 – Glenwood Harold Jackson Jr., Delco-Prosper with a deadly weapon with absconder, Lowder said. He was guage by a child’s parent at the intent to kill, inflicting serious $ 49 $ Road, Delco – theft of car trailer. taken before a magistrate and school on March 23, according 4. Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab 29 injury, and possession of a fire- • March 24 – Leshonna Michelle Gore, Chadbourn Highway, held under no bond. to a sheriff ’s report. arm by a felon. Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) Whiteville – break-in, theft of Vizio TV, PlayStation 3, Viking Ray’sShrimp $7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $35 Pro tablet. • March 24 – Irene Spivey Long, Fox Estates Drive, Whiteville Tabitha A. Jumbo (21-25 ct.) – theft of 1999 Ford F-150 pickup truck. (See story this page). Health & Wellness $9.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $45 • March 24 – Wanda Cook Bass, 7000 block Old Lumberton Shrimp Road, Whiteville – theft of Jeep Liberty. Etheridge Business or Preferred Customers Ziploc Freezer Bags • March 23 – Shanell Annette Hines, N.C. 211, Bolton – theft Attorney At LAw Quart 54 ct. or Gallon 38 ct. $3.99 Ea. of Glock firearm. visit Large Selection • March 23 – Sparky Windell Wilson, Pine Level Church Road, Just Nakina – theft of Honda Rincon four-wheeler. www.xooma.com/LarryChavis Arrived Flowers • March 23 – Carolyn Edwards Strickland, Megan Talmage Hanging Baskets Strickland, Eliza Butler Road, Cerro Gordo – break-in, theft of Hewlett Packard laptop computer. Call 910-234-2322 All Hanging Baskets • March 23 – Hanna Leanne Andrews, Steve Whitney An- $12.99 Ea. or 2 for $25 drews, 6100 block of Old Lumberton Road, Whiteville – break-in, New Crop Sweet Potatoes theft of bank debit card and Social Security card. By the Lb. or Bushel • March 22 – Robert Albin Curtis III, Curn Spaulding Road, Clarkton – theft of Echo grass trimmer, Stihl chainsaw, alumi- Prince Law Firm, PLLC Old Timey Corn Meal 5 Lb. Bag $5 num break table 2-feet-by-10-feet. P Pinestraw $4.00 Bale • March 22 – Victor Jones, Harrelsonville Road, Whiteville – $ •Child Custody & Support Carports 18x20 595 plus tax break-in, theft of 48-inch Vizio TV, Huffy bicycle. Criminal, • March 22 – Ricki Sasser, Happy Home Road, Nakina – break- •Divorce & Equitable Distribution Family, & DOG KENNELS in, theft of 50-inch Element TV. •Traffic Tickets ersonal njury aw Sherry Dew Prince We accept USDA Food Stamps • March 21 – George Milligan, Garland Cox Road, Tabor City P i l •Criminal Defense [email protected] We accept MasterCard & Visa – break-in, theft not reported. 118 W. Smith St., •Personal Injury • March 21 – Victoria Denise Jenrette, 5700 block of N.C. 904 Whiteville, NC Phone (910) 207-6609 Mon-Sat 8am-6pm East, Tabor City – break-in, theft of Samsung Galaxy 3. 100 Memory Plaza (910) 641-1980 Office: 910-642-2258 Whiteville, NC 28472 Fax (910) 207-6610 Hwy 130 East • 640-2855 The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 – 5-A Accident response helps solve larger problem By JEFFERSON WEAVER run along the bridge were “and developed a plan that Staff Writer replaced. The outage would included all environmental have left residents below the precautions. A minor sewer break at bridge with no sewer service “They got the necessary Lake Waccamaw helped solve for a brief period. equipment and materials in a larger problem last week. Efforts were underway place, removed the old line and Town Manager Harry Foley to schedule the shutdown installed the new line without said an “accidental, minor when the break was discovered incident or inconvenience to breach” in an older sewer line Wednesday. our citizens,” Foley said. sent town employees scram- After discussion between Water lines on the project bling to avoid a wastewater town public works and the con- still require some work, Foley spill on the canal. The break tractor, Foley said, the decision said, but that interruption occurred at the construction was made to repair the pipe will require less planning and site on Canal Cove Road, where and make the new connection effort than the wastewater a box culvert is being installed at the same time. break. He praised everyone to replace the aging bridge. “The sewer connection on involved in the repair project. The town was in discus- Canal Cove at the bridge was “Isn’t it great when a plan sions with the Department of completed at 11 p.m. without comes together?” Foley said. File photo by ALLEN TURNER Transportation and the con- incident,” Foley said. The bridge is scheduled to In a scene from last year’s “BBQ on the Bluff,” judges consider one of the entries in tractor to minimize the effects Foley said the contrac- be completed and Canal Cove the contest. of a shutdown of the sewer tor, subcontractor and Public reopened in a few days. Traffic system in the area. Works Director Robert Bailey is currently detoured due to Original plans called for a discussed several options, the project. BBQ-on-the-Bluff hoping brief outage while pipes that Traveling the for record number of entries Medicare road By ALLEN TURNER Bluff competition automati- of the Chamber of Commerce. Staff Writer cally qualifies to enter the Throughout the activities on If you will be turning age state barbecue cook-off com- Friday night and Saturday, en- 65 in the next several months Officials of the Greater Fair petition, which has a limited tertainment is ongoing on the you might need free, objective Bluff Chamber of Commerce number of slots available for stage adjacent to the Lumber information about Medicare, are hopeful that their fifth an- competitors. River Riverwalk. Medicare supplements and nual “BBQ on the Bluff” later And Fair Bluff officials In addition to the barbecue Medicare prescription drug this month will draw a record hope to bid to become the quality contest, event organiz- plans. number of teams competing host of the state competition, ers and participants alike have Traveling the new road to for top honors in the pork- now that it will have hosted come to particularly enjoy Medicare can be confusing. To cooking contest. the requisite number of five a separate “showmanship” help understand all you need The chamber’s Gene Mar- cook-offs, making it eligible competition in which teams to know as a new member in tin said Wednesday that nine to bid for the state champi- participating in the cook-off Medicare, representatives teams already have signed up onship. vie to come up with the zaniest from the N.C. Department of to participate and he is hopeful The “BBQ on the Bluff” and most eye-catching themes Insurance, Social Security that 30 teams – the maximum has become a two-day com- in the competition. Administration, Columbus the event can accommodate – munity-wide event that fea- Entry forms and contest County Department of Aging will enter by the time the April tures much more than pork. rules for the cook-off are and Columbus County RSVP 22-23 event rolls around. The town’s churches all available on the internet at will be available to answer “We had 22 teams entered join together to prepare and www.fairbluff.com/bbq-on- your questions. An event will last year,” said Martin, “and host a free chicken bog din- the-bluff. There’s a $150 entry be held Wednesday, April 13 at that was the biggest number ner on Friday evening before fee, but the first place winner the Cooperative Extension Ser- we’ve ever had. In fact, the the cooking of the hogs begin. will receive $750 and a trophy, vice, 45 Government Complex number of teams has grown Competitors receive their hogs and the Fair Bluff Chamber of Rd., Whiteville. Registration every year since we first start- and cook them throughout the Commerce will pay their entry begins at 10 a.m. The two- ed.” Teams in the past have night along Riverside Drive. fee for the state competition. hour program will begin at consisted of a combination of Judging takes place on Sat- Second place will receive $400 10:30 a.m. during and after the local entries and teams from urday morning and barbecue and a trophy, and third prize program. all over the state, including from the entries is sold after- will get $200 and a trophy. For more information con- former state champions. wards with proceeds going “Showmanship” winners tact Patsy Eason at Columbus The winner of the Fair toward community projects also receive trophies. County Department of Aging, 910-640-6602, ext. 250 or Dr. Melody Prevatte at Columbus County RSVP, 910-642-7141, ‘Boom’ source a mystery ext. 294. By JEFFERSON WEAVER audible in that area, he said. The noises predate super- Staff Writer “We have no reports of any- sonic aircraft, he said. Web- thing like that,” he said. “But sites focusing on the Seneca The “boom” that rocked that’s not unusual.” Gun phenomena claim that homes from Beaverdam to So-called “Seneca Guns” Native Americans told of the Whiteville last Thursday night have been heard for centuries noises even before European remains a mystery. in the Cape Fear region. Seis- settlers made their homes Spokesmen for the U.S. mologists speculate tectonic along the Cape Fear coast. Air Force, Marines and Navy plates in the earth’s crust cre- “I can’t say what the noises reported no supersonic air- ate the noises. are,” he said. “It’s one of those craft in the area. No military When the plates shift or things we may never be able to training involving explosives collide offshore, they can make truly nail down.” is taking place in the county. crashing noises heard for hun- Emergency personnel were dreds of miles. Similar noises not called out on incidents were reported earlier this year involving explosions. in extreme western Columbus St. James VFD David Ransom of Colum- County. When the August 2011 plans yard sale bus County Emergency Man- earthquake affected areas agement said an officer was from Wilmington to Maryland, St. James Volunteer Fire dispatched to the Beaverdam the Seneca guns were heard Department will have a big area to investigate the loud both before and during the community yard sale Saturday, noise, but found no evidence tremors, but no connection April 9 from 7 to 2 p.m. at the of a plane crash, meteor strike has ever been confirmed. fire station, 3203 Old Northeast or any other explanation. Depending on wind direc- Road, Lake Waccamaw. The noise that rattled win- tions and other factors, Bacon There will be antiques, art, dows and worried residents said, the audibility of the tools, jewelry, knives, house- around 10 p.m. was not me- crashes can be localized. wares and more. Vendors are teorological either, according “The curious thing,” he welcome for a set up fee of $5, to Mark Bacon of the Wilm- said, “is that the Seneca guns which will go to the fire depart- ington National Weather Ser- aren’t always picked up on ment. For more information vice office. The noise wasn’t seismographs.” call Sue at 910-234-3759. Weight Loss Losing weight can be tough, so let us help you! We offer a prescription appetite suppressant to help curb your appetite and allow you to make smarter food decisions. We also now offer the Lipo MIC injections with weekly weigh-ins to help maximize your total loss. If prescriptions aren’t your thing, we offer a wide range of tools such as dietary consultation and coaching for weight-loss success. Call us today for an appointment and begin your weight-loss journey! Whether you are trying to lose weight, get better or stay well, Columbus Family Medical is your home for all your health related needs. You can call us at 910-642-9800. We are located just east of Columbus Regional Health System at 800 Jefferson Street, Suite 112, in Whiteville, NC. Columbus Family Medical Joseph E. Roberts, Jr., MD 800 Jefferson Street Amy Pharr, FNP-C Whiteville Forrest Steed, Manager 642-9800 6-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016

Monday morning, Vietnam veteran Mike Hollingsworth, left, and veteran William Mc- Culloch, right, place flags in front of the Veterans Memorial sight on U.S. 701 near New Hope.

Posing on a R.J. Corman locomotive after ribbon-cutting ceremonies in Chadbourn Tuesday were, from left, Dennis Worley, Sen. Bill Rabon, former Sen. Michael Walters, N.C. Ports Authority board member Dan Hurley, R.J. Corman assistant vice president Flags wave for local veterans for specialty marketing Laura McNichol, Corman board member Phil Odgen and Cor- By JEFFERSON WEAVER Flags were flown around The Veterans Park recently man VP for sales and marketing Bill Henderson. Staff Writer the Columbus County Court- kicked off its second round of house, at the site of the new the $5 challenge, which calls When many Vietnam veter- Veterans Memorial Park in on every person in the county ans came home from that war, New Hope, and along Fleming- to give $5 to the project. The Rail they were ignored. ton Drive at Lake Waccamaw. park is reliant entirely on Continued from page 1-A Flags around the county Veterans groups erected the donations, and although the Tuesday showed a different flags at the park and uptown, park land has been secured assets of the old Carolina feeling for those veterans. while the Lake flag display is in New Hope, “We have a long Southern Railroad, which had March 29 was Vietnam a project put together by town way to go. been defunct since 2011, in Veterans Day, and marked staff and volunteers. “Our goal is that no one August after years of efforts the 54th anniversary of the “We can never do enough should ever be forgotten, and spearheaded by the Interstate United States’ first official for our veterans of any con- that everybody has a part in Railroad Committee. That en- military actions in Vietnam. flict,” said Angela Norris, our park,” she said. “It will tity was co-chaired by Tabor The Southeast Asia conflict one of the organizers of the honor all our veterans.” City attorney Dennis Worley would go on to claim more Veterans Park. “It’s because To participate in the chal- and consisted of representa- than 54,000 American service- of their sacrifice we can enjoy lenge, contact Norris at 840- tives of municipal and county men and women. the freedoms we have.” 3848. governments in Columbus County and in the South Caro- lina counties of Horry and No major items on agenda for commissioners Marion. The 90-mile rail line runs from Mullins, S.C., to By ALLEN TURNER for discussion of economic de- d a y. Fair Bluff, Chadbourn and Staff Writer velopment matters is planned. The board also will receive Whiteville, south to Tabor In routine matters, the an annual departmental up- City and then into Horry Rep. Ken Waddell, left, chats with R.J. Corman president A preliminary agenda for board is expected to issue date from County Attorney County, S.C. through Loris and Craig King, center, and Phil Odgen of the Corman board Monday night’s regular meet- proclamations designating Michael Stephens and pass a Conway. of directors Tuesday in Chadbourn. ing of the Columbus County “Sexual Assault Awareness resolution adopting the coun- King recognized Worley Board of Commissioners re- Month” and “Spring Litter ty’s process for authorizing and Columbus County Board veals no major items up for Sweep 2016.” upset bids. of Commissioners Chairman mittee. have done here proves what discussion. A closed session Kay Worley, emergency ser- Larry Gene Mercer is ex- Giles E. “Buddy” Byrd for Byrd told the audience, we thought all along: indus- vices director for Columbus pected to be appointed to fill their service on that interstate “With the economic condi- try and entrepreneurship County, is asking for approval the unexpired term of the late committee, as well as Sen. tions that exist today, we know don’t stop at county lines and to accept two grants totaling Lloyd “Pebo” Collier, Jr. on Bill Rabon and former Sen. job creation is the most impor- state lines. Since 2011 a lot Relay for Life $6,600 which she will explain the Columbus County Airport Michael Walters, with presen- tant economic effort we can of things have changed, and to the board and public Mon- Authority. tations to them of plaques and devote ourselves to. The sup- we’ve worked toward build- Corman hardhats. Rep. Ken port we’ve given to the effort to ing relationships and putting Spring Expo Waddell, who was in atten- restore this rail service clearly things together to make this Relay For Life of Columbus dance, and Sen. Jane Smith, shows that when we work possible. County will host a Spring Expo who had to be in Raleigh for a together we can make things “This railroad is going to on Saturday, April 2 at Williams meeting and could not attend happen for the benefit of our be the backbone of southeast- Township School parking lot. the ceremonies, also were friends and neighbors. Broker- ern North Carolina. What Anyone who would like to set recognized for their efforts ing the deal took a lot of hard you – and we – have done here up a campsite is asked to bring in helping to return rail ser- work, and this is a great day is prove that we can work to- their own tent, tables, chairs vice to the area. In Waddell’s for Columbus County compa- gether and that, when we pull and be there set up, ready to case, his involvement began nies and it’s a great day for the together, we all win.” sell by 8 a.m. The cost is a $10 before he was elected to the future of economic develop- Tuesday’s ceremony in donation to Relay but what you Feeling like you paid too legislature when, as mayor of ment in Columbus County.” Chadbourn was followed make at your campsite is yours much in taxes this year? Chadbourn, he and Columbus Rabon, who grew up in Wednesday by a similar cer- to keep. County Economic Develop- Fair Bluff but now represents emony in Loris, S.C. More This event is open for every- Contact your fi nancial advisor today to ment Director Gary Lanier Brunswick, Pender, Bladen than two dozen Corman offi- one and vendors can even use learn about investing strategies that could first proposed creation of and New Hanover counties in cials traveled from Kentucky their campsite as a yard sale. benefi t you. the Interstate Railroad Com- the Senate, said, “What you to take part in the ceremonies. We need vendors for Mary Kay, jewelry, Avon, arts and crafts, Thirty One, Tupperware, The Wrap, etc. For more information call Local Boy Scout council to Duck Cartrette at (910) 640- 8115, Christy Cartrette at (910) publish anniversary book 840-0072, or Nicole Kelley at 704-502-3224. The Boy Scouts of Amer- Fuller Royal has been coor- Royal contributed heavily ica’s Cape Fear Council dinating the photographs for to the photo collection and is observing its 100th an- the book and is the layout there is an abundance of im- niversary this year, and to editor for the project. ages from Columbus County Parks and Rec celebrate, it is publishing a The 128-page book – 8-1/2 Scouts and Scouters. full-color, coffee-table book by 11 inches – contains page The books are $30 each board to meet of history and photos. after page of photographs and must be pre-ordered. Columbus County Parks Wilmington-based Scout in color and black and white This is a limited one-time and Recreation will hold its historian Bob Walton has from every decade begin- run. The council will ac- www.edwardjones.com quarterly recreation advisory Eric G Lanier, AAMS® Member SIPC spent years compiling the ning in 1917 with the first cept orders until May 1 with Financial Advisor board meeting April 11 at 7 p.m. . history of the council from area Boy Scouts camping at scheduled delivery in June. in the Parks and Recreation 117 West Main Street its March 1916 beginnings Camp Penton at Lake Wac- To order a copy, call the Whiteville, NC 28472 office at 606 N. Thompson St., through its current growth. camaw. council office at (910) 395- 910-642-3001 Whiteville, behind the Health

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DIANNE BALDWIN ROBIN LYN DUNCAN LARTHINE FRINK GRISSETT CHADBOURN -- Robin Lyn BRACEY WINTERVILLE -- Dianne Duncan, 45, died Saturday, HALLSBORO -- Larthine Baldwin Grissett, 58, formerly March 26, 2016 at New Ha- Frink Bracey, 90, died Satur- of Whiteville, died Tuesday, nover Regional Medical Cen- day, March 26, 2016 at her resi- March 29, 2016 at Kindred ter in Wilmington. She was dence. Hospital in Greensboro. born Aug. 22, 1970, the daugh- The funeral will be held Final rites will be held at 2 ter of Linda Soles Duncan and at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at p.m. Monday, April 4 at Welch- the late Wayne Duncan. New Zion Missionary Baptist es Creek Missionary Baptist She graduated from UNC- Church, 12123 Old Lake Road, Church, 1733 Millie-Christine Pembroke with a teaching de- Riegelwood. Burial will be Road, Whiteville. Burial will gree in elementary education. in Hallsboro Memorial Park. be in the Welches Creek Cem- She was formerly employed Viewing will be held from etery. Viewing will be held with the North Carolina Pub- noon-7 p.m. Friday, April 1 from 2-7 p.m. Sunday, April 3 lic Schools System. at Peoples Funeral Home of at Peoples Funeral Home of A graveside service will be Whiteville and Saturday, April Whiteville and Monday, April held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 1 2 one hour prior to and follow- 4 following the service at the at Columbus Memorial Park ing the service at the church. church. with Rev. Terry Nealey offici- Surviving are her husband, Surviving are three sons, ating. Visitation will be held John Caldwell Bracey of Jim Patrick Ervin Grissett of Friday, April 1 one hour prior Thorpe, Pa.; five daughters, Charlotte, Tyrone Grissett to the service at Peacock Fu- Wilhelmina Freeman of of Waveland, Miss. and Glen neral Home. Whiteville, Carelesta Bracey Lamont Baldwin of the home; She is survived by her of the home, Alice Rangin and Pictured left to right, front row: Natltaly Razo, Timo Solano, Fred Mason Jr. Second row: her mother, Easter Mae Davis mother; one son, Jonathan Linda Ganus, both of Halls- Chance Holmes-Snowden, Garrett Parker, Maria Torres, Justin Lee, Amreen Nagra, and of Whiteville; one sister, Pa- Strickland of North Myrtle boro and Eula Searcy of Jim Rossy Ballesteros. mela Davis Mullins of White- Beach; one daughter, Kramer Thorpe, Pa.; one son, William ville; and four brothers, Harry Strickland of Whiteville; one Bracey of Whiteville; and one Lee Baldwin and Henry Lee brother, Robert Duncan of Old brother, Herman Frink of CCCA competes at third annual masonry face-off Baldwin, both of Whiteville, Dock; two sisters, Casey Gore Clinton. in third. Natltaly Razo won the poster contest. This was the Thurston Baldwin of Clark- and Katrina Fowler, both of Columbus Career & College Masonry II competition with second year for the poster con- ton and Scottie Lee Baldwin Tabor City; and one grandson. Academy’s Masonry teacher, JACQUES MAULTSBY Timo Solano coming in second test and Power Point contest. of Charlotte. Fred Mason Jr., took eight of BALTIMORE, Md. -- his Masonry students to Robe- and Garrett Parker coming in The Bulletin Board contest Friends may visit the fam- ANGELA FELICIA Jacques Maultsby, 59, died son County Career Center on fourth. Amreen Nagra won & Construction Tool ID were ily at 188 Church Lane, White- MCMILLAN Friday, March 25, 2016. He was Feb. 26 to compete in the 3rd an- the Construction Tool ID con- added just this year. CCCA stu- ville. WILMINGTON -- Angela the husband of the late Jackie nual Masonry Face-off. Justin test. Rossy Ballesteros won the dents have won the Masonry Felicia McMillan, 39, died Gowans Maultsby, formerly of LOIS RUTH HARDIE Lee won the Masonry I competi- Bulletin Board Contest. Maria I and II competition for three Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Cerro Gordo. CLARENDON -- Lois Ruth tion with Maria Torres coming Torres came in second in the consecutive years. Duke Regional Hospital. The funeral will be held at Hardie, 85, died Monday, Final rites will be held at 2 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 1 at March 28, 2016 at Lower Cape p.m. Friday, April 1 at St. Ste- Wayland Missionary Baptist Fear Hospice and LifeCare phens AME Church with Rev. Church, 3200 Garrison Boule- Center in Whiteville. Born Park Day volunteers needed The Robert McKoy Jr. officiating. vard, Baltimore. There will be July 13, 1930 in Columbus Viewing will be held from 5-7 a wake Friday, April 1 at the County, she was the daughter to help beautify Fort Fisher Classifieds p.m. Thursday, March 31 and church 30 minutes prior to the of the late John Wesley Har- As part of Civil War Trust Park Day 2016, individual and Friday, April 1 following the service. die and Ruth Stocks Hardie. group volunteers are needed Saturday, April 2, from 8:30 to 12 service at the church. Burial A service of Vaughn Green Work In addition to her parents, she noon to help beautify and preserve Fort Fisher State Historic will be in Pollock Cemetery, Funeral Home of Baltimore. was preceded in death by her Site, the largest earthen fortification in the Confederacy. It Scotts Hill. Smith Funeral Peoples Funeral Home of sister, Annie Mae Fowler. once protected the port of Wilmington and the vital blockade Home of Whiteville is han- Whiteville is announcing for Visitation will be held from running trade on the Cape Fear River. dling the arrangements. the family. 2-3 p.m. Thursday, March 31 in She is survived by one son, Civil War Trust Park Day brings history enthusiasts to- the chapel of Inman Ward Fu- DeWayne Bryant of the home; gether in an effort to help keep our nation’s heritage not only JANIE MAE neral Home. Final rites will be and one sister, Kimberly Mc- preserved, but pristine. Since 1996, the Civil War Trust has MCQUEEN GIBBS held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March Millan of the home. sponsored Park Day, an annual hands-on preservation event to 31 in the funeral home chapel WEST HAVEN, Conn. -- help Civil War — and now Revolutionary War — battlefields in Tabor City. Burial will be Janie Mae McQueen Gibbs, and historic sites take on beautification and maintenance proj- in Stanley Cemetery, 2621 Mol- HECK STRICKLAND 77, formerly of Whiteville, ects large and small. lie Road, Clarendon. CERRO GORDO -- Heck died Saturday, March 26, 2016 Volunteers ages 10 and up, of all ability levels, are encour- She is survived by one Strickland, 80, died Saturday, at Branford Hospice in Con- aged to participate in activities ranging from light sanding nephew and one niece. March 19, 2016. necticut. and painting to cleaning up yard debris. Many activities are Reaching people A memorial service will be Arrangements will be an- appropriate for groups such as scout troops, service clubs and MAUDE CALLIHAN held at 5 p.m. Friday, April 1 at nounced by Peoples Funeral church youth groups. Registered volunteers will be treated to a does the trick! HUGHES Worthington Funeral Home Home of Whiteville. free lunch provided by the Friends of Fort Fisher. BLADENBORO -- Maude with Rev. Ricky Donaldson Volunteers are asked to register in advance by calling (910) Callihan Hughes, 87, died officiating. The family will DONNA LEE 458-5538 ext. 201 or by emailing [email protected]. Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She receive friends one hour prior CUNNINGHAM Fort Fisher State Historic Site is located at 1610 Fort Fisher was preceded in death by her to the service Friday, April 1 WHITEVILLE -- Donna Blvd. S, Kure Beach. parents, Aquil and Fannie at the funeral home. Lee Cunningham died Friday, Callihan; her husband, Clyde He is survived by one March 11, 2016. She was born Hughes; one son, Willard daughter, Shelia Marie Strick- July 28, 1959. Vietnam Vets Day Weekend Hughes; and two grandsons. land of Chesapeake, Va.; one A memorial service will be Final rites will be held at brother, Hubert Strickland of held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 4 at N.C. Museum of History 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at Suffolk, Va.; one granddaugh- at Whiteville United Method- Clarkton Pentacostal Free- ter; and four great-grandchil- Vietnam Veterans Day Weekend will kick off April events at ist Church. will Baptist Church with dren. the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. This is an opportunity Rev. Charlie Tatum officiat- to meet North Carolina Vietnam veterans and hear about the ing. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral ERVIN MCLEOD CASSANDRA REAVES Vietnam War firsthand. In addition to displays and activities, Home in Elizabethtown is GREEN SEA, S.C. -- Er- BATTLE the play “Etchings in Stone” will be presented each day. handling the arrangements. vin McLeod, 55, died Sunday, CLARKTON -- Cassandra Vietnam Veterans Day Weekend, Friday-Saturday, April 1-2, Survivors include two sons, March 27, 2016 at his resi- Reaves Battle, 59, died Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dennis A. Hughes of Virginia dence. He was born March 11, March 27, 2016 at the VA Medi- Sunday, April 3, noon-5 p.m. Meet veterans; see uniforms, and Donnie Anderson of 1961 in Laurinburg, the son of cal Center in Durham. weapons and gear. View a Field Cross memorial, a display of High Point; two daughters, Henry and Ethel McNeil. Arrangements will be an- the state’s POW and MIA heroes, and a 1/8-scale replica of the Wilma Mills and Patricia Car- Final rites will be held at 3 nounced by Peoples Funeral Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall. Sponsored by N.C. Vietnam The roll, both of Bladenboro; two p.m. Friday, April 1 at Mitch- Home of Whiteville. Veterans Inc. brothers, Bennett Callihan ell Sea Missionary Baptist “Etchings in Stone” will be presented Friday, April 1 at 7 and Jack Callihan, both of Church. Viewing will be held p.m., Saturday, April 2 at 2 p.m., and Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. By News Clarkton; nine grandchildren; Friday, April 1 one hour prior Agape HOW special North Carolina veteran Ron Harris, this play places audience 14 great-grandchildren; and 12 to and after the service. West- service April 10 members “inside” the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall so great-great-grandchildren. side Funeral Home of Tabor they are privy to the words and unspoken thoughts of passing Reporter City is handling the arrange- Agape House of Worship visitors. Music, video clips and photographs from the Vietnam LILA M. SMITH ments. will hold its morning service era are featured between segments. BLADENBORO -- Lila He is survived by one Sunday, April 10 with Evange- This program is free, but reservations are requested. Call Call Hanne M. Smith, 75, died Tuesday, daughter, Melissa Dixon; and list Karen Jones Bryant and an 919-624-5091 or e-mail [email protected]. Sponsored by N.C. March 29, 2016 at Bladen one son, Ervin Dixon. evening service speaker at 3:30 Vietnam Veterans Inc. ext. 237 County Hospital. p.m. with Rev. Donald Barnes Join a screening of “Los Jets” about the first predominately Arrangements will be an- of McCormick AME Chapel of Latino sports team to win a statewide sports championship in or Wanda nounced by Peoples Funeral Lumberton. North Carolina: 2004’s state soccer champions, the Jets, from Home of Whiteville. China Grove MBC Bennie Benjamin is the Jordan-Matthews High School in Siler City. The team’s coach, ext. 221 Spring revival pastor. Paul Cuadros, and a few team members and family members at will discuss their experiences after the film. Pre-pastor China Grove Missionary Get ready for the Shakespeare Marathon: 38 plays in five appreciation service Baptist Church will hold it’s St. Mark A.M.E.Z days, an around-the-clock reading of all plays by William 642-4104 annual Spring revival Sun- family/friends day Shakespeare. Through a partnership with Raleigh’s Burning April 9 day, April 3-Wednesday, April Coal Theatre Company, 38 theatrical groups from across North St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Fax: 910-642-1856 The pre-pastor’s apprecia- 6. The guest speaker will be Carolina will perform stage readings of the Bard’s plays with Church will hold its Family E-mail: tion service is set for Saturday, Rev. Lindsey Brown of Con- minimal costumes and props. and Friends Day Sunday, April [email protected] April 9 at 4 p.m. at Minter’s way, S.C. Sunday service will Mark your calendar for these and other April programs at 3 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker Chapel First Born Church begin at 6:30 p.m. and Monday- the N.C. Museum of History. Admission is free unless other- will be Rev. Harry D. Hines, located at 1270 Old Boardman Wednesday services will start wise noted. Parking is free on weekends. pastor of St. Thomas A.M.E. Road for Pastor Elder Dennis at 7:30 p.m. Zion Church of Roseboro. He Hempstead and Elect Lady The church is located at is the seventh of 11 children Charlotte Hempstead. 2903 Old Stake Road, Chad- born to Annie Mae and the late Special guest will be Bishop bourn. Eugene Hines. He is married Henry Parks along with the For more information con- to the former Linda Campbell Subscribe Today, Jesus Christ Gospel Church tact Karen McPherson at 654- for 32 years. Choir and congregation. Spe- 3013. cial guest MC will be Bishop Rev. Thomas Fairfax is the Call 642-4104 J.C. Jackson (former WVOE pastor. www.whiteville.com DJ) and pastor of Solid Rock in Whiteville. We’re On The Web: www.whiteville.com Southeastern COG plate sale postponed Vineland The Southeastern Church of God chicken bog plate sale Station scheduled for Friday, April Available for wedding 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 1 has been postponed due to 910.642.2128 conflicting events. receptions & other For more information call events www.mckenziemortuary.net 653-7788. 642-3157 8-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 Lack of parental involvement biggest problem schools face

By ALLEN TURNER Staff Writer

Lack of involvement by parents in their children’s education is the biggest prob- lem faced by schools, two educators – one retired and the other still active – told about 100 parents, teachers and school administrators earlier this month in Chad- bourn. Chadbourn native Milton Frink, who retired from a career as an administra- tor in the Whiteville City Schools and then went on to serve another eight years as a principal in a South Carolina school system, was Retired educator Milton Frink was the featured speaker the featured speaker at the at Thursday’s Parent Empowerment Forum. third annual Parent Em- powerment Forum hosted Principals Deanna Shuman, left, of Chadbourn Elementary School and Georgia Spauld- by Chadbourn Elementary ing of Chadbourn Middle School speak at the Parent Empowerment Forum Thursday. and Middle Schools at the Chadbourn Baptist Church. serves as juvenile crime the student has no formal lighted excellent test scores His remarks followed a meal prevention youth counselor record. posted by students from the for all attendees provided by in the school system, dis- “The whole idea of peer Chadbourn schools last year. the Columbus County School cussed the concept of peer court is to attempt to keep a “Chadbourn Middle School System. court being used to address student from getting into the had the highest gain in test Frink said that while stud- student behavioral problems juvenile (justice) system,” scores last year of any school ies show 86 percent of the instead of more traditional Lance said. “Peer court is not in the state,” Royal said. public feels that support by approaches such as suspen- judicial. It’s for kids commit- parents of students is vital sion and in-school suspen- ting minor offenses. for the success of students Dorothy Bellamy Pastor Timothy Lance sion. “The goal is to reduce and their schools, the per- He explained that if a suspensions and reduce the centage of parents who ac- time of day is not good par- cause your habits determine principal confirms the stu- number of students going BIG tually are involved in their enting,” Frink said. “Know your destination, as well as dent is eligible for peer court into the juvenile system.” kids’ schools has dropped where your children are and your child’s destination.” by virtue of having no prior Lance said that only students dramatically over the years. who they are with.” He continued, “That’s offenses or only minor of- in grades six and above can “At Chadbourn Middle He encouraged parents to why it’s important that as fenses and is remorseful, the participate in the peer court LENDERS and Elementary,” Frink monitor both out-of-school parents we be involved in principal can propose peer system. said, “less than 10 percent and in-school activities by our children’s education. It court diversion Dorothy Bellamy, who of our parents are actively their children. “Pay atten- is important that we watch . Both the student and serves as parent coordina- CAN involved.” tion to their emotional state, what we think. It’s one thing parents must agree to peer tor for both the elementary “Some parents don’t even too,” he said. to think about it, but it’s an- court, or the student can and middle schools in Chad- know when report cards Frink said that when other thing to speak it or say face regular disciplinary bourn, agreed with Frink come out,” he said. parents are more actively it, so we have to watch what action which, depending on that lack of parental involve- MAKE Frink emphasized the im- involved, the demonstrat- we say. Watch what we do. the nature of the offense, can ment is the biggest problem portance of parents reading ed results include higher Watch what becomes a habit, lead to formal charges and a facing schools. “The earlier to their children and model- grades and test scores, high- because that determines juvenile court record. in the education process that YOU ing the value of learning er graduation rates, better your destination as well as When the student accepts parental involvement begins, by doing things in front of attendance and reductions your child’s destination in responsibility, peer court dis- the better the success rate,” their children that show they in violent behavior. life. poses of the case. Peer court Bellamy said. value learning. Frink said that children Frink concluded, “What has a set schedule of pun- Types of parental involve- FEEL “Parents also need to will mirror what their par- am I saying? Basically, talk ishments or sanctions for ment beneficial to students know about their children’s ents do, so it is important it out with your children and offenses. The court monitors include monitoring and at- PRETTY SMALL! extracurricular activities. for parents to stay involved. be involved in your child’s the student’s compliance and tending school activities by “They need to know when Citing the philosophy of education.” when he or she completes parents, modeling the values their children are involved an unknown author, Frink Earlier in the program, sanctions imposed by the of learning, self-discipline in activities and they need told parents, “Watch your pastor Timothy Lance, who court, the case is closed and and hard work, and encour- to support them by showing thoughts, because your aging reading, writing and up,” he said. thoughts become your words. discussion among family He also encouraged par- Watch your words, for they members, Bellamy said. ents to be aware of all of become your actions. Watch Weather finally turns “The home, the commu- their children’s social ac- your actions, because your nity and the school are all tivities. “Not knowing where actions become your habits. connected in the village,” your child is at any given And watch your habits, be- in favor of farmers she said, “and it does take the entire village to properly By RAY WYCHE certain varieties of the seed.” raise a child.” Staff Writer Most of the soybeans Principals Deanna Shu- produced locally are grown Saves life man of the elementary Continued from page 1-A After suffering through from seed that grew in west- school and Georgia Spauld- out-of-schedule rains last ern states, and bad growing ing of the middle school year — think of the deluges weather reduced the harvest “I know the man died once, in classes taught by school discussed activities in their that fell last fall and left some of some seed varieties. maybe twice,” Walters said. resource officers. schools and Shuman an- fields too wet to use equip- Don Formyduval, man- “I didn’t see the little girl She mentioned Deputy nounced that fourth and ment to harvest the ripe crops ager of Harvey’s Southeast, a hitting him in the chest but Cook and Officer Huggins. fifth grade students at the — nature finally smiled on Whiteville farm supply deal- she was instructing Chris on Her grandmother, Sandra elementary school soon will Columbus County farmers. er, said there will be soybean what to do. No doubt she saved Etheridge, is a nurse and Riley be getting 75 Chromebook “People are starting to seed on hand at planting time his life. I gave her a big hug.” might have been influenced in computers for classroom use, plant corn,” said row crop but perhaps not the variety Christopher played on the a medical career through her. although they won’t be able Extension Service Agent Mi- the farmer desires. Whiteville Wolfpack baseball At any rate, it is her wish to to take the computers home. chael Shaw. David Hooks of Gurganus championship team in 1989, become a doctor. Spaulding stressed the If you need money Traditionally, Columbus Milling of Whiteville said which Walters announced on The youngster appears to importance of what she County farmers operate un- he has had trouble obtaining for taxes or any pur- the radio, and went on to play be ahead of her years in spirit called the “4 A’s of Success” der the premise that corn had certain varieties of soybean pose, we can help. for the Montreal Expos for a and intelligence. for students: attendance, to be planted by the middle seed, adding that the suppli- couple of years. When she attended the attitude, paying attention And we won’t give of April in order to obtain a ers said drought conditions “I told Chris if he could hit New Hanover County Fair and achievement. “Please you the run around good yield. in the west had curtailed a baseball as good as he han- in Wilmington and noticed take what you’ve heard here In the absence of tobacco production of the seed. or make you feel like dled that situation he would be that the chain around an tonight to the home, to the as the chief money crop in the One result of farmers not alright,” Walters said. elephant’s neck appeared church, to the community a nobody. area, plantings of corn and being able to buy the variety “The man probably would to be too tight, she wrote an and to the streets,” Spauld- soybeans have increased. But of seed they wanted was to be dead if they hadn’t been essay about the treatment of ing implored the audience. this year may present a prob- plant more corn and fewer CARDINAL there. There was nobody else animals. Kenwood Royal, direc- lem for farmers who intend soybeans. outside when I got there.” Officials from People for tor of federal programs for FINANCE to grow soybeans. “Some say they are going Riley, a third grader at Bel- the Ethical Treatment of the county school system “Soybean seed are going to plant more corn this year South Madison St. ville School in Leland, said Animals (PETA) came and and whose office provided to be hard to come by,” Shaw instead of beans,” Hooks Whiteville she wants to be a doctor. She presented Riley a framed cer- the meal for those attend- said. “There’s a shortage of said. said she learned CPR at school tificate for writing the essay. ing, spoke briefly and high- 642-5174

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Logan Inman is the 14 year-old freshman son of Harrison Malpass loves sports. A member of Baylee Haynes, a 14-year-old freshman, is the Senior Brennan Ivey is the 17-year-old son of Sandra and Jeffrey Inman. His favorite activ- the baseball and soccer teams at East Colum- daughter of Tara and Jerry Haynes of Fair Anthony and Kelly Ivey. He was a defensive line- ity at school is art club because many of his bus High School, he is also a member of the Bluff. She likes best about West Columbus that man that lettered three years with the Stallion friends are members and they get to do fun art shooting team. Malpass is an avid hunter and students have more freedom than they had in varsity football team. He has lettered two years projects. When he is not busy with school work, fisherman, too. “The most interesting thing middle school. Her favorite classes are earth/ with varsity basketball and lettered two years in he enjoys riding his bike and playing video about me is that I play baseball and talk a lot,” environmental honors with Ms. McClintock shot-put with the school’s track and field team. games – something he does best. He likes that the ECHS junior said. The coaches at his school and world history honors with Mr. Burgstress- Ivey is also a member of the Fellowship of Chris- Whiteville High is close to his home so he can are one of his favorite parts of being a Gator. or. She’s proud of making A’s last semester tian Athletes. What he likes best about SCHS walk or bike to school and back. His favorite “They can talk to you on another level,” he and improving in all her sports. Outside the are the teachers. “If you are struggling with a class is science. “I have always done great in said. “They’re just easier to talk to – you can classroom, she’s involved in cheerleading, class, they help you.” His favorite class is history science and I find it to be the most interesting talk to them about anything – hunting, fishing, dance, tennis, soccer and the FFA. One thing because it’s his best subject and it is something class,” Inman said. An interesting fact about what you did this weekend.” His favorite class that most people don’t know about her is that he is interested in. Lifting weights is his favorite Inman is that when he was 5 or 6 years old he is weightlifting, “because there’s less work and she used to compete in pageants. She plans to activity. “It takes my mind off of everything and wanted to be a trash truck driver. He hasn’t I can spend time with my buds.” The 17-year- attend college and nursing school. Her favorite my body responds well to it. One day I want to really looked into colleges yet but would like old son of Jimmy and Dana Malpass hopes to book is “The Fault in our Stars,” her favorite be a competitive bodybuilder.” Brennan said the to work in either the astronomy field or game earn a degree in communications and become movie is “The Brady Bunch,” her favorite food most interesting thing about him is that he’s a design. “My dream is to work at Nintendo of a sports broadcaster. Chase Rice is his favorite is bacon and her favorite non-school activities positive leader and always tries to make people America,” he said. musician, and his favorite book is The Green are church, dance and Netflix. do positive things. After he finishes high school, Mile. He loves Ward’s cheesburgers with chili, he’d like to play football at Guilford College and and the movie Forrest Gump. major in criminal justice.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Roads Star party April 8 at the planetarium Continued from page 1-A Ingram Planetarium at and gaze at a selection of the of continuing efforts to elimi- 7625 High Market Street in night sky’s offerings through nate at-grade intersections on Sunset Beach will host a free a variety of telescopes. Out- the intrastate highway. program, “Find Your Way in door observing is estimated Travellers using Old 74 the Sky” Friday, April 8. to begin at approximately 8 will be detoured to N.C. 242 Learn about the endless p.m. from the Evergreen side of wonders of the April cosmos In case of inclement the highway, and through during a live star show in- weather, the free star party Birdcage to N.C. 242 from the side the planetarium’s dome will be rescheduled for April Chadbourn side. theater, then step outside sights. 10. When the project is com- and discover these celestial The indoor guided tour The April 8 star party is pleted, Old 74 will not reopen sights for yourself using the of the night sky , includ- free but donations will be ac- to traffic crossing the four- planetarium’s telescopes. ing a brief explanation of cepted. Planetarium seating lane when the overpass is Trained staff will be avail- the telescopes available for is limited so arrive early to observation, will begin at 7 completed. This familiar sight on Canal Cove Road will soon disap- able to demonstrate how the guarantee admission. pm inside the planetarium’s Two other major projects, pear. telescopes work and direct For more information, call both affecting traffic at Lake participants to the more full-dome theater. 910-575-0033 or visit www.Mu- Waccamaw, will be wrapping have been connected on the Residents of the area interesting astronomical After sunset, step outside seumPlanetarium.org. up soon, Marsh said, weather Canal Cove Road bridge re- south of the bridge have had permitting. placement project, and water a circuitous detour of several “We hope to be finishing lines are scheduled to be miles to get back to town. The up Giles Byrd Road by next tested Monday. Crews were road could well be open next week,” he said. installing the lines Wednes- week, Marsh said. A bridge replacement day. “We plan to put a guard- project at Hallsboro has de- The bridge on Canal Cove rail on the canal side of the toured traffic there for sev- has been replaced with a road,” Marsh said, “and some eral months, and was held up lower-maintenance alumi- other improvements, like due to the unusually heavy num box culvert, and the adding some sod. Then we’ll rains of last fall and winter. grade of the road improved get it striped, and it will be At the Lake, sewer lines through the area. finished.”

February jobless figures reveal slight decrease

By RAY WYCHE 5.6 percent. ployment on their own are no Staff Writer The nationwide unemploy- longer considered unemployed. ment rate of 4.9 percent re- The Justice Center, a private Unemployment for Febru- mains unchanged. “watchdog” organization that ary in North Carolina was the The Department of Com- keeps an eye on state govern- lowest in 13 months, according merce jobless figures are often ment activities, reported in a to figures released this week questioned as to accuracy. Only separate study that in Colum- by the state Department of idled workers who currently bus County in December 2015, Commerce. have contact with the old Em- 1,611 people were looking for The jobless rate for last ployment Security Commission work and there were 419 job month stood at 5.5 percent of to help them secure a job, or to openings. the workforce, according to the report their efforts to locate In February, the Commerce calculations of the Department work, or to “sign up” if eli- Department reported the Pro- of Commerce. Throughout gible for continued benefits are fessional and Business category 2015, the figure varied from considered “the unemployed.” had added 4,200 new hires. 5.8 percent for March through Those workers who have ex- Industries with decreases in June to 5.5 percent last month. hausted their unemployment their workforce were led by The jobless figure from October benefits and have quit their Education and Health Ser- 2015 through January 2016 was non-productive searches for em- vices which lost 1,800 workers.

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Slow it down, regardless of reason why Whether or not law officers will actually stop drivers going a mile or two over the speed limit – the state says they won’t – the unintended consequences of last week’s hysteria over speeding violations could be beneficial to everyone. Speed limits are not a suggestion; they are the law. Most drivers consider any- Ramblin’ thing up to five miles an hour over the posted highway limit to be in a safe zone. with Ann The problems come when more drivers go It’s so easy my friends for me faster trying The point to walk out in my yard, step into to beat those Regardless of extra my car and I’m off to church, drivers, and exercise, shopping or any other the cycle just enforcement, drivers place I so desire. Not true back goes on. need to slow down for in the day. Vehicles the safety of all. When I was a child and wanted travelling at to visit a playmate for an after- 80 are not un- noon of fun, my mom didn’t common on U.S. 74-76 and elsewhere; 60 own a car to take me, so I had no choice except to use Pat and is considered okay by many drivers on Charlie, my two feet. two-lane roads, even those where 55 is I walked to my friend’s house cautionary. The problem is always so bad and had to be home before dark, in towns, due to additional traffic (which Public opinion so I walked back home, which for is often driving the speed limit) but there some reason, was more tiring on are enough speeding tickets written by the return trip home. disease is estimated to be nearly get the shaft. local police to show speed is a problem in It was the same for my broth- $25 billion per year in the United These socialist/communistic and out of town. Parkinson’s help ers and sister, and oftentimes our States alone. government programs created by friends would walk to our house. Speed limits are decided based on traffic There is currently interest in Medications for an individual our elected officials are destroying We would walk down to the counts, architecture and texture of roads, trying to form a support group for person with Parkinson’s disease this country. These professional banks of the Waccamaw River for congestion and safety. On an interstate, 35 individuals with Parkinson’s in average about $2,500 a year and politicians, (that is to say, “gang- an afternoon of watching people is just as deadly as 65 would be on a two- Columbus and surrounding coun- therapeutic surgery can cost up sters”) along with our king Obama paddling their boats up and down ties. The mission of this group to $100,000 per patient. should be arrested and tried for lane residential street. the river. is to provide individuals with Anyone with Parkinson’s Dis- treason and given the prescribed Law enforcement was quick to say last As we walked past neighbors’ Parkinson’s a safe environment to ease, visitors, family, friends and medicine for such hideous crimes. week’s reports of tickets for a single mile- get support, information and edu- houses, some of them joined us per-hour violation were misconstrued. guests are welcome to attend our They get rich and retire with cation, and to create an awareness meetings. Everyone will be able to lifetime benefits for destroying and that was a lot of fun. Still, the effect was visible on many area about Parkinson’s Disease. discuss their needs and concerns our country. This is the progres- But, it was still tiring as we roads, at least for a little while. Once the group has been with caring, understanding people sive (socialist) system used by our trudged back home. The truth is, radar systems are cali- formed, we would like to meet once in a support group. elected officials for re-election. Young people didn’t have cars brated within a single mile-per-hour of a month for approximately one If you are interested in at- Remember … we’re outnumbered, like today so that was our way tolerance; getting a conviction for 46 in a hour. Do you have a family mem- tending this group, contact Larry and the will of the working class to travel. 45 would be about as likely as hitting the ber or friend with Parkinson’s Hewett at (910) 840-6400 or via is undermined and doesn’t count However, some young people Disease or essential tremors? If so, were lucky enough to own a car. Powerball. That’s one reason law officers email at [email protected]. anymore? Today, 87 percent of you may be interested in a support Editor’s note: Larry, himself, incumbents are re-elected. This I remember my youngest let some of the “barely speeding” drivers group where some of the topics for brother finally became the owner get away. Far more dangerous people are was diagnosed with Parkinson’s is why communism or democra- discussion may include new treat- almost six years ago. cies have and always will fall. If of his first set of wheels. on our roads every day. ments, new medications and ways Larry Hewett you know your history, you will My parents took him to get At the same time, as people get an inch – of coping with tremors and other Iron Hill recall that Gov. William Bradford this prized possession – a very or in this case, a mile – they’re prone to tak- symptoms of Parkinson’s. of Virginia tried communism … beautiful red bike. ing four or five, or even ten. Even five over Parkinson’s is a neurological and it didn’t work then. Maybe Boy was he proud. the speed limit is likely to get the unwanted disease that involves degenera- Term limits? we’re reaping what we’ve sown. He rode that thing for miles attention of the ladies and gentlemen in tion of the brain. Sometimes it Does anyone care anymore? In the every week, and I dared not to develops so slowly it can be hard blue, gray and khaki uniforms. The problems we face today in primary a few weeks ago … less touch it, but I sure wanted to and to detect. It is unknown what America exist because the people When you consider all the factors, than 30 percent of registered vot- one day, when he was gone for a causes Parkinson’s Disease, but who work are outnumbered by few hours, guess what I did. speeding really doesn’t make that much ers showed up to vote (The News the loss of dopamine-producing the ones who will not work. They, Reporter – front page). It was a hot, dusty day and difference in most trips; how many of brain cells is a factor, and there is along with the illegal immigrants, Enough is enough. Most em- when my brother was out of us have been infuriated to pass another no known cure. don’t have to because they’re ployers give employees 90 days to sight, I made a mad dash for that driver, only to have the selfsame ve- The disease usually strikes draining the so-called Social Se- prove themselves to be a produc- forbidden bike. hicle pull up beside them at a stoplight? those over age 50 and begins with curity and tax monies intended tive worker or they have to go. I Crawling behind the handle- Planning ahead, and leaving a little early, subtle symptoms that gradually for legal citizens. almost forgot … four years is not bars on the bike, I rode that rascal is better than a ticket and the insurance worsen until they interfere with There is no SS “Lock box” on enough time if you are going to all afternoon. the ability to speak, walk and par- costs – or the death and injury of yourself social security deductions and fundamentally change America. Needless to say, when my ticipate in daily activities. are immediately paid into the Thomas Jefferson said, “The brother returned, he was some and others. As many as 1 million Ameri- “General fund.” greatest danger to American free- kind of mad with me. Slow it down, even if the Highway Patrol cans live with Parkinson’s Disease. The government has its grubby dom is a government that ignores Of course I tried to deny I had isn’t measuring your speed down to the Including treatment, Social Se- hands in the pot. It’s there for the the Constitution.” touched his piece of gold, but the feet per second. curity payments, and lost income taking. Therefore, they get the Carl A. Hinson Sr. tracks in the dirt road were proof from inability to work, the cost of gold mine and benefits while we Everyone benefits when everyone gets Whiteville positive of what I had done. home safely. I never touched his set of wheels, as he called his bike, any more without permission. You Decide My husband said he didn’t Commentary have access to a car either, but a lucky friend of his did and often Limericks by Bob Aldrich Why are there new sales taxes? he would thumb a ride with his By DR. MIKE WALDEN should be taxed less. as intended? Also, are there any friend. North Carolina The loss in income tax revenue downsides to expanding the range Lots of people would thumb There‘re ei ght judg es o n the S upreme Co urt. Cooperative Extension would be partially made up by of purchases subject to the sales rides. And that means we are one justice short. taxing consumer purchases (sales) tax? Sometimes, they stood beside Pre-election, we wait. North Carolinians having re- more. But rather than increasing As a professional economist for the road and when a car passed, We get justice from eight. pairs made to their vehicles are the sales tax rate, the “base” of almost 40 years, I have to admit they would stick out their thumbs New appointments the Senate will thwart. now in for a little bit of a shock. the sales tax – that is, the kinds that answering the question about and if the driver was passing the With a few exceptions, they will of purchases subject to the sales the effect of state taxes on eco- thumber’s destination, the driver Though the sun always makes the same arc, now have to pay state sales tax on tax – would be broadened. nomic growth is really tough. The game them a ride. Saving daylight is a US hallmark. the labor cost of those repairs. So, This meant adding some servic- state’s economic performance has My friends, those times were We make sure that there’s light too, will folks paying for repairs to es to the state sales tax. Services certainly improved in the last six good times and wonderful memo- Lasting longer at night. their computers and for installing had largely been untouched by years, so it’s easy to automatically ries. We’re a nation afraid of the dark. modular homes. These are some the state sales tax since the tax’s make a link between this result So until next time, remember of the new sales taxes that began inception in the 1930s. Part of the and the change in state taxes. God loves you and so do I. A burned Brussels bomb victim named Wells March 1. reason was the service sector was But many researchers have Drew amazing escape parallels. The most common reaction I’ve largely non-existent then. But to- concluded that bigger factors – like He was also in place heard to the new taxes is, “What, day, spending on services exceeds trends in the national economy At that famed Boston race there must be some kind of mis- spending on tangible products. In- and the industrial make-up of the Write to us Near the Marathon terror bomb shells. take!” Many people are aware of deed, some have argued it has been state – have larger impacts than the state reducing taxes during unfair in the modern economy for state taxes. I estimate that up to Send letters to the editor or recent years in an effort to make purchases of services to not be two-thirds of North Carolina’s contact editorial page editor North Carolina more attractive taxed but purchases of products economic performance is linked Les High at leshigh@white- Thumbs up for businesses and job growth. to be taxed. to the national economy. So as the ville.com, or mail them to Doesn’t putting sales taxes on Before this year’s changes, the national economy has recovered PO Box 707, Whiteville N.C., • For the Ameri- vehicle repairs and other items go state had made several additional in recent years, so has North 28472. against this trend? purchases subject to the sales tax, Carolina’s. can flags placed All letters must be signed Let’s see if I can explain what’s including movie and other enter- Also, compared to the nation, and include a phone num- around the his- happening and let you form your tainment tickets. Also, the state twice as much of our state’s econ- ber, which will not be pub- toric courthouse, own conclusion. Several years ago component of the sales tax rate omy is based on manufacturing. North Carolina’s public leaders had been lowered a full percentage Since manufacturing tends to lished. Letters are limited to the site of the 400 words and must be signed proposed vet- embarked on a shift in how public point. At the same time, the state rebound faster from recessions revenues for the state are raised. income tax rates were lowered and than other sectors, North Caro- and include the author’s com- eran’s park south of Whiteville, An exchange would be made from standard deductions increased to lina’s strength in manufacturing munity. Lake Waccamaw Town Hall and income taxes to sales taxes. This reduce the effective tax on income. has helped our economy grow Authors are limited to one other locations to mark Vietnam was done in an effort to increase So now that you know the since 2010. letter every 30 days. Letters Veteran’s Day. economic growth in the state. The reasoning, what have been the Policy makers have long argued about business and personal logic was that if the state wanted effects? Specifically, has the move over the pluses and minuses asso- disputes will not be consid- businesses and households to from income taxes to sales taxes ered. Letters are subject to ed- create more income, then income increased state economic growth, Continued on next page iting. The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 11-A People, Places and Things Vietnam Vets Day Things I didn’t learn on the farm Weekend at N.C. By CLARA CARTRETTE His abilities. fulcrums so that it can rise once said that if he had a Staff Writer Here it is: from the ground easily. conservatory containing the When God solves our prob- -The horse rises from the right kind of soil, moisture Museum of History You never get too old to lems, we have faith in His ground on its two front legs and temperature, he could tell learn. I grew up on a farm abilities. first. the time of day or night by the Vietnam Veterans Day tween segments. with lots of tobacco, corn, When God doesn’t solve - A cow rises from the flowers that were open and Weekend will kick off April This program is free, but beans and other money-mak- our problems, He ground with its those that were closed. events at the N.C. Museum of reservations are requested. ing crops, as well as barnyard has faith in our two hind legs first. The lives of each of us may History in Raleigh. This is an Call 919-624-5091 or e-mail animals, garden vegetables, abilities. How wise the be ordered by the Lord in a opportunity to meet North [email protected]. Spon- fruit trees and such that fed God’s accuracy Lord is in all His beautiful way for His glory, if Carolina Vietnam veterans sored by N.C. Vietnam Vet- the family, winter and sum- may be observed works of creation! we will only entrust Him with and hear about the Vietnam erans Inc. mer. in the hatching of -Each water- our life. If we try to regulate War firsthand. Join a screening of “Los Our grocery shopping was eggs. . . melon has an even our own life, it will only be a In addition to displays Jets” about the first predomi- simple. The few things that we -those of the number of stripes mess and a failure. and activities, the play “Etch- nately Latino sports team to couldn’t grow included rice, canary in 14 days; on the rind. Only God, who made our ings in Stone” will be pre- win a statewide sports cham- salt, pepper, spices, flavorings, -those of the -Each orange brain and heart, can success- sented each day. pionship in North Carolina: bananas, pineapples (we used barnyard hen in has an even num- fully guide them to a profitable Vietnam Veterans Day 2004’s state soccer champi- canned) and maybe a few other 21 days; ber of segments. end. Weekend, Friday-Saturday, ons, the Jets, from Jordan- things. -eggs of ducks -Each ear of I pray God blesses you in April 1-2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Matthews High School in We picked and preserved and geese in 28 corn has an even ways you never dreamed. Sunday, April 3, noon-5 Siler City. our own huckleberries and days; number of rows. **** p.m. Meet veterans; see uni- The team’s coach, Paul briar berries (that would be -those of the mallard in 35 -Each stalk of wheat has an When you carry the Bible, forms, weapons and gear. Cuadros, and a few team blueberries and blackberries days; even number of grains. Satan has a headache; when View a Field Cross memo- members and family mem- to city folk) that grew wild in -eggs of the parrot and the -Every bunch of bananas you open it, he collapses; when rial, a display of the state’s bers will discuss their expe- the woods. ostrich hatch in 42 days. has on its lowest row an even he sees you reading it, he loses POW and MIA heroes, and riences after the film. But I have learned some- (Notice, they are all divis- number of bananas, and each his strength, and when you a 1/8-scale replica of the Get ready for the Shake- thing about animals, fowl, ible by seven, the number of row decreases by one, so that stand on the Word of God, Vietnam Veterans Memo- speare Marathon: 38 plays eggs, corn, wheat, watermel- days in a week.) one row has an even number Satan can’t hurt you! rial wall. Sponsored by N.C. in five days, an around-the- ons, oranges and more that I God’s wisdom is seen in the and the next row an odd num- Life without God is like an Vietnam Veterans Inc. clock reading of all plays never learned on the farm. making of an elephant... ber. Amazing. unsharpened pencil - it has This newfound information -The four legs of this great -The waves of the sea roll in no point. “Etchings in Stone” will by William Shakespeare. came from the Internet, prob- beast all bend forward in on shore 26 to the minute in all **** be presented Friday, April Through a partnership with ably an email from a friend. the same direction. No other kinds of weather. I’ll probably never eat an- 1 at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 2 Raleigh’s Burning Coal The- I copied it, and last Sunday I quadruped (an animal with -All grains are found in other orange, ear of corn or at 2 p.m., and Sunday, April atre Company, 38 theatrical read it to my Sunday school four feet) is so made. even numbers on the stalks. watermelon that I don’t think 3, 2 p.m. By North Carolina groups from across North assembly because it tells about - God planned that this ani- God has caused the flowers of this and maybe count the veteran Ron Harris, this play Carolina will perform stage God’s wisdom, power and abil- mal would have a huge body to blossom at certain speci- segments, rows or stripes in places audience members readings of the Bard’s plays ity to solve our problems and too large to live on two legs. fied times during the day. amazement of God’s unifor- “inside” the Vietnam Veter- with minimal costumes and our faith, or lack thereof, in For this reason He gave it four Linnaeus, the great botanist, mity and accuracy. ans Memorial wall so they props. are privy to the words and Mark your calendar for unspoken thoughts of pass- these and other April pro- ing visitors. grams at the N.C. Museum Music, video clips and of History. Admission is Youth turkey season starts Saturday photographs from the Viet- free unless otherwise noted. nam era are featured be- Parking is free on weekends. By JEFFERSON WEAVER the youngsters get the most make every effort to make Staff Writer out of the experience. sure other hunters recognize “When you’re young, you them as well. Walden After nearly disappearing want to limit out,” he said. “Whether you’re hunting Continued from page 1-A in North Carolina, wild tur- “And most hunters feel some turkey or any other game, you keys came back with a ven- pressure to kill more deer should always remember to ciated with sales taxes. Some case that the lower-income geance, and Saturday marks or ducks during the winter. positively identify and know evidence suggests sales taxes person makes up for the extra the start of youth week for By the spring, you’re ready what is beyond your target be- provide a more stable source sales taxes on vehicle repairs the wily birds. to go hunting again, but this fore pulling the trigger,” said of tax revenue during the ups with lower state taxes on their The statewide youth hunt- is a good chance to share Chet Clark, the Commission’s and downs of the economy. income – including another ing season for wild turkeys what you know. Let the kids eastern outreach manager. While incomes may plunge in reduction that will occur next runs April 2-8, with conven- learn. Teach conservation. “If there is any doubt in your recessions, people still need to year. tional season from April 9 Explain why the two-bird mind, don’t shoot.” spend to exist, so sales won’t Of course, this depends through May 7. Limit for limit ensures we can come “Leave the area if you fall as much as income. How- on a whole host of factors, the youth season is one, and back out next year and still think another hunter is al- ever, new research shows this including how much income for the full season the har- have turkeys to hunt. You ready there,” Clark said. advantage of sales taxes may is earned, age and number of vest limit is two. All must have the chance to leave a big “Alert another hunter to your have disappeared during the dependents, and the kinds and be bearded turkeys. Hens impression on kids, teaching presence by saying “Stop” in Great Recession. sizes of tax credits and deduc- may not be hunted in North them how to hunt. a loud voice.” Yet on the minus side, sales tions the taxpayer can take. Carolina. “There’s a lot more to Several accidents have taxes are claimed to be “re- There are two things always Youth season turkey hunt- hunting than just killing occurred in the state when gressive.” certain with changing taxes. ing is open only for hunters a big trophy,” White said. hunters leaving or entering This means, as a percent of They will create a variety of younger than 16 years, and “Youth turkey season is a the woods carried a decoy or a person’s income, sales taxes responses, and their impacts each youth hunter must be good time to practice that. harvested bird in a manner take a larger bite for a lower in- are different for different accompanied by a licensed Let the youngsters take the that fooled another hunter. come person than for a higher taxpayers. adult at least 21 years old. turkeys, and they’ll want to “Make sure your decoy or income person. It’s usually the Based on your situation, An adult may accompany come back next season.” harvested turkey isn’t visible reverse for income taxes. For you will have to decide if sub- more than one youth during a Youth turkey season usual- when you transport it,” Clark example, federal data show stituting sales taxes for particular hunt, but the adult ly sees few violations, White said. someone earning $15,000 annu- Dr. Mike Walden is a Wil- cannot harvest a turkey. Each said. The intense camouflage ally pays – as a percent of their liam Neal Reynolds Distin- youth must report a harvest “We have very little trou- techniques preferred by income – almost 50 percent guished Professor and North to the Wildlife Commission ble with the kids,” White said. many turkey hunters can lead more for vehicle repairs than Carolina Cooperative Exten- through a Big Game Harvest “Safety is always an issue, to mistaken identity in the a person earning $60,000. With sion economist in the Depart- the same sales tax rate applied ment of Agricultural and Re- Report Card. and you want to ensure you woods, Clark said. Nationally, “Having a parent within to both, the person with lower source Economics of North License-exempt youths know you have permission to white or red handkerchiefs arm’s reach, you have a good income also pays – as a percent Carolina State University’s should report their harvest hunt where you set up. You’ve have contributed to several time to really teach,” he said. of their income – 50 percent College of Agriculture and Life using a Big Game Harvest Re- got to know whose land you’re accidents and deaths. Since rifles are not allowed more in sales taxes than the Sciences. He teaches and writes port Card for license-exempt on – if you’re 100 yards from “Red, white, blue and black for turkey hunting, White higher-income individual. on personal finance, economic hunters. where you are supposed to are the colors of a tom tur- said the season allows young Now, it could still be the outlook and public policy. Safety is paramount dur- be, there could be another key’s head,” Clark explained. hunters to develop a new ing wild turkey season, said hunter who’s been scouting “Most hunters are going for skill set. Charles Hinson of the Wild- that tom turkey since last sea- that head shot. Never wear “When you’re taking a bow life Resources Commission. son. Imagine how you’d feel those colors in the field.” or shotgun into the woods, Due to the bird’s sharp eye- if someone took away all the State law prohibits the use McDonalds is Hiring Management! versus holding a rifle in a sight and wary nature, hunt- work you put in on a trophy. of bait, dogs, rifles, hand- stand, it’s different,” he said. Work for the Best. ers are usually heavily cam- It’s also dangerous – if you guns, black powder rifles “They have to carry the shot- ouflaged, and often do not don’t know another hunter or electronic calls for tur- Doing business for over gun. Some people prefer to wear safety orange. is nearby, or they don’t know key hunting. Turkeys must spot and stalk, and you have 35 years in our Communities! While some hunters wear about you, an accident can also be reported by calling to develop safe habits. a cap or hat to and from their easily happen. 1-800-I-GOT-ONE or logging “There’s a lot of interac- Qualifications needed: hunting location, others tie “You have to know what’s on to www.ncwildlife.org. tion with firearm safety. You • 2 year associates degree or equivalent an orange strap around a tree behind and beyond your tar- Full regulations are available can see what they know and above their stand to avoid get. Make sure you know at the same web address. work experience. don’t know. mistakes. what you’re shooting at be- White said turkeys provide • Able to work a minimum of 45 hours a week “Carrying a heavy shotgun Wildlife Officer J.D. White fore you point the gun at the a different challenge for hunt- can be fatiguing,” he said. • Accountable for personal results said this is an excellent time target.” ers who have cut their teeth “It’s a good time for a parent to get young people intro- A trespassing hunter shot on deer and small game. • Able to communicate well with people of all ages to observe, and to learn what duced to the outdoors. and killed a Bladen County “We want everyone to just the youth do and don’t know.” • Enjoy working in a busy restaurant “Our turkey population is farmer in 2004, when he alleg- enjoy themselves, stay safe, Spring turkey season falls • You must have an open, flexible availability growing,” he said, “ and this edly shot at what he thought and come home at end of the far enough out from most oth- is a great opportunity. Youth was a turkey along a brush hunt,” he said. “It’s an added • Have a valid driver’s license er hunting seasons that many turkey season is an excellent line. bonus take a bird as challeng- adult hunters are happy to let • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen way to get the youth involved. Hunters of any age should ing as a turkey.” • Be prepared to discuss your leadership skills Open Management Interviews Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 2nd Thursday from 2-5pm 4th Thursday from 4-7pm At 1408 South Madison Ave. Whiteville Bring your references and Resume’

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By FRANKLIN DAVIS A ground out ended the game. Sports Writer WCHS and Harrells The opening day of West West Columbus continued Brunswick’s Baseball and to play an excellent brand of Softball Invitational tourna- baseball in non-league games. ments saw five Columbus Their 7-1 win over Harrells County teams in action. Only Christian was as much me- the West Columbus Viking thodical as it was dominant. baseball team came away with CJ Coleman pitched six a victory. It is worth noting, shut out innings. He gave up South Columbus and East six hits, but did not allow a Columbus baseball and soft- runner to reach third base. ball squads were all facing 4A Coleman did not walk a bat- opponents. ter and his teammates played unerring defense behind him. SCHS and E. Forsyth The Vikings collected their10 Coach Bradley Strickland’s hits and seven runs in the Stallion baseball team was first five innings. Seven of the in action first. Despite clear nine starters had at least one skies, rain in the form of East base hit. The two players that Forsyth Eagles base hits came were hitless each contributed pouring down. When the del- a sacrifice bunt Staff photo by Franklin Davis uge ended, East Forsyth had Trey Benton collected two East Columbus’ Cade Andrews goes heels over head after colliding with the Harrells Christian first baseman. The an 18-0 victory. The Eagles hits and two walks in four Crusaders toppled the Gators 7-1 in Tuesday action. scored nine runs in the first plate appearances. Skylar two innings on 13 hits. Wheth- Ritchart had two hits and stole er the ball was hit hard or soft four bases. Ozzly Johnson con- it produced a base hit. East tributed two hits, including an Forsyth added nine more runs RBI double. on nine hits in the third and WHS softball tops nationally ranked team fourth frames. SCHS and Richmond East Forsyth pitching did Coach Scott Johnson’s Stal- not strike out a single Stal- lion softball team not only By FRANKLIN DAVIS the third frame. Laura Thompson was Whiteville coach Olivia Scott knew lion batter. South Columbus faced a larger Richmond Sports Writer hit by a pitch. Eden Brown bunted and this wasn’t just an ordinary game. “The went down in order only in the County school, they took on reached base. Grainger’s double scored stakes were high. We were playing on a fourth inning. The Stallions an opponent that had won The Whiteville Wolfpack softball Thompson. McLelland’s grounder was college field were I played. We were play- were unable to string several six consecutive games by a team took on Keystone High School from booted, scoring Brown. Malerie Leviner ing a nationally ranked team, in front of base runners and base hits margin of 48-9. The Raiders LaGrange, Ohio in a contest played at had an infield hit that plated Grainger. college coaches. Despite all the unfamil- together to capitalize on early showed they meant business, Coastal Carolina University. The Wild- Ivy Hayes singled. Santana Best drew a iar things, when the game started, we fell opportunities. scoring four runs in the top of cats have been ranked in the top twenty bases loaded walk to force in another run. right into our groove. I think talking to Eleven different Eagles gar- the first. However, it was the five in at least one preseason poll. Appar- Hilbourn’s single scored Leviner and the girls about being humble and keep- nered base hits. Noah Ward nine-run third inning mak- ently neither the surroundings, nor the Hayes. Thompson singled in her second ing the game simple paid off. Keystone and Jay Wright had base hits ing the score 14-2 that put the opponent intimidated the Wolfpack as at bat of the inning. Brown’s sacrifice is disciplined offensively and sound de- for South Columbus. game out of reach. The Raid- they came away with a 9-1 victory. fly scored Best and gave Whiteville an fensively. We had to throw more pitches ers added three more runs to Keystone’s first batter led off with a 8-0 lead. than normal and have a disciplined ECHS and Pinecrest defeat South Columbus 17-3. single. However, she was gunned down at Keystone broke into the scoring col- approach at the plate ourselves. When East Columbus’s fortunes Uncharacteristically, South second by Whiteville catcher Lauren Hil- umn with a single and RBI triple in the Keystone put runners on base, we rose looked more promising against pitchers walked six batters bourn on an attempted steal. Whiteville fourth. Sage McLelland put an exclama- to the challenge and worked out of some Pinecrest. The Gators started and fielders committed four scored the game’s first run in the bottom tion point on the Wolfpack win with a pressure situations.” and finished strong, but the errors. Add 12 Raider hits to of the first. After two outs, Kourtney solo home run in the sixth inning. Whiteville improved to 11-0. They between let them down in a 7-4 the mix and the final outcome Grainger and SageMcLelland singled. Malerie Leviner picked up the win hosted Keystone on Wednesday at 1 pm.. loss to the Patriots. was not surprising. The Stal- The Pack then pulled off a successful for Whiteville. She allowed six hits and The Wolfpack also will face Brecksville Hunter Reeves walked with lions managed seven hits off double steal to take a 1-0 lead. struck out eight while going the distance from Broadview Heights, Ohio at 4 pm. two outs in the first, Bradley Richmond pitching. Hailey Whiteville blew the game open in in the circle. Olsen singled and Cade An- Sarvis had two hits. Carson drews drove Reeves in with a Powell and Taylor Turbeville base hit. An error on Travin each contributed a hit and West Brunswick Tournament Squires’ grounder scored Ol- RBI. sen to give the Gators a 2-0 lead after one-half inning. ECHS and Richmond Teams have mixed results on Day Two Pinecrest got one run back in East Columbus faced Rich- the bottom of the first to make mond County in the day’s the score 2-1. third game. Although they By FRANKLIN DAVIS Back-to-back Patriot dou- gave the Raiders a run for Staff Writer bles, leading off the bottom of their money, the final outcome the third, tied the score and was a 3-2 Richmond victory. A 180 degree reversal of play, an unlikely hit, knocked out starting pitcher The Gators took a 2-0 lead a bounce back win, a return to winning ways Alex Moore. Travin Squires’ in the top of the fourth. Olivia and a tough, late inning loss all were evident first pitch was laced into cen- Kissam and Chelsea Graham in Columbus County high school’s baseball ter field giving Pinecrest a 3-2 singled. They scored when and softball teams’ play on day two of the West lead. Kirklyn Wayne’s grounder Brunswick Baseball and Softball Invitational. Squires kept Pinecrest at was misplayed by the Raider bay until the fifth. A hit bats- shortstop. Richmond came ECHS and Harrells man, wild pitch and RBI single back with a single run in the You could sense East Columbus coach Brad moved the lead to 4-2 and fourth on a bases loaded hit Smith’s frustration. Not from his team’s effort, brought Bradley Olsen to the batter. Three consecutive but from the inability to come up with key hits mound for East coach Brad Richmond singles tied the with runners on base. The Gators stranded run- Smith. Olsen got out of the in- score in the fifth. The go-ahead ners on third base in four of the first six innings ning without any further dam- run scored in the sixth when a in a 7-1 loss to Harrells Christian Academy. age. The Patriots added three pitch eluded the Gator catcher, On the defensive side, three hit batsmen, two insurance runs in the sixth to scoring the runner from third walks and two errors figured prominently in increase the lead to 7-2. base. the Crusaders’ seven runs. Patriot starter Kodey Tal- Kailey Paul held the hard- On the positive side, the Gators did not go bott allowed no hits and just hitting Richmond County away quietly. Chase Lewis led off the seventh two base runners in innings lineup to six hits and struck with a triple. Bray McKeithan’s single drove two through six. The Ga- out four batters. Kissam led Lewis home. Cade Andrews followed with his tors took advantage of two the Gators with two hits, in- fourth single of the game. Again, the inning Pinecrest errors and walk in cluding a double. Graham and and this time the ballgame ended with Gators front of Bray McKeithan’s two- Kelsey Carroll each contrib- in scoring position. run single to cut the lead to 7-4 uted a single. Cade Andrews and Chase Lewis pitched for with two outs in the seventh. East Columbus. Andrews had a perfect day at the plate with four hits in four at bats.

SCHS and North Brunswick West Craven edges What a difference a day makes! After giving up 18 runs and 22 hits on Monday. South Colum- bus rode the stellar pitching of Evan Pickell to a WHS 2-1 Tuesday 6-0 win over North Brunswick. Pickell was two plays away from perfect. A fourth inning error By FRANKLIN DAVIS striking out when the third gave North their first base runner. A soft pop up Sports Writer strike eluded the catcher. A that fell just beyond Pickell’s reach behind the passed ball moved the runner mound in the sixth was the only Scorpion hit. West Craven handed the to second. The runner scored South Columbus’ first nine batters were Whiteville Wolfpack a non- when the next batter singled. retired in order. Hunter Shelley singled to lead conference loss in baseball West Craven scored the off the bottom of the fourth and scored on Noah by a score of 2-1 on Tuesday. game-winner in the bottom Ward’s double. The Stallions added four more Mackenzie Gore took the loss of the sixth. An infield error, runs in the sixth. Jay Wright singled, Shelley for Whiteville. Neither Eagle sacrifice bunt and wild pitch was hit by a pitch and Robby Spencer was safe run was earned. Gore allowed placed an Eagle runner on on a fielder’s choice to load the bases. Garrett four hits, struck out nine and third. The next hitter struck Wilson hit a slow grounder to the second base- hit one batter. out on a pitch that was not man. The Scorpion infielder appeared to tag Whiteville took a 1-0 lead in handled cleanly, necessitat- Spencer before throwing wildly to first base. the third inning. Gore doubled ing a throw to first base to Both Wright and Shelley scored to give South Photo by Franklin Davis and came home on Hunter Car- complete the strike out. On the a 3-0 lead. Only after a lengthy argument about trette’s base hit. West Craven throw to first, the runner from Hailey Sarvis prepares to round first base. Sarvis had two hits for the the tag and whether the runner had abandoned tied the score in the fourth. An Stallions in their game with Davie County. Eagle batter reached base after See WHS falls on 2B See Mixed results on 2B 2B- The News Reporter - Thursday, March 31, 2016 Mixed results Continued from 1B the base believing he was of a bunt single, two errors out did play resume. One out and a walk to score a run and later, Mason Benton’s single load the bases with one out in drove in Spencer and Wilson the seventh. Paul retired the for a 5-0 Stallion lead. Landon final two hitters on pop ups to Stocks’ double and Spencer’s preserve the win. single gave the Stallions an- Gator coach Morgan Ja- other run in the seventh. cobs was proud of her team. Not that Pickell needed “We were competitive. We insurance. The senior right- didn’t panic after falling be- hander continued to pour hind in the first. The girls put pitches into the strike zone. the ball in play and got hits in Pickell struck out eight Scor- crucial situations to put runs pions and never had a count on the board in almost every of three balls on any batter. inning.” Kelsey Carroll had two hits, walked twice and WCHS advances scored three runs. Kayleigh The West Columbus Vi- Patrick had two hits. Valerie kings were the only Colum- Carter contributed a double. bus County team to advance Kirklyn Wayne and Sayeh to winner’s bracket play. Campbell each scored twice. They took on the host West Brunswick squad. The Tro- SCHS and Davie County jans scored three runs in the Coach Scott Johnson was bottom of the sixth to take looking for an improved ef- a come-from-behind 4-2 vic- fort by his Stallion squad on tory. Tuesday. He got it from his West Brunswick struck defense as they did not com- first with back to back doubles mit an error. However, Davie in the first to take a 1-0 lead. County’s bats were hot and The Vikings tied the score in helped the War Eagles to a the third. Gage Hammonds 9-3 victory. walked. Dawson Elliott’s Three singles, a double, single moved Hammonds to a walk and hit batter helped third. Cole Benton’s fielder’s Davie jump out ot a 5-0 lead choice scored Hammonds. A in the bottom of the second throw from left fielder Ozzly frame. A solo homer in- Johnson to Tanner Hinson creased the lead to six after Staff photo by Franklin Davis to Hunter Norris cut down a three innings and three hits Lindsey Jones stretches for a throw at first for South Columbus. Trojan runner attempting to in the fourth made it 7-0. score to end the fifth inning. Finally the Stallions showed West Columbus capitalized some signs of offensive life on the momentum. Ham- in the sixth. Victoria Harrel- monds singled. Consecutive son singled, Lindsey Jones’ Columbus County JV teams swept fielder’s choices left Elliott double drove in Harrelson. as the Viking runner on first. Carson Powell walked. Mattie All four Columbus County by a score of 10-6 West Bruns- 10-8. But that was as close as Columbus held a one run lead Cole Benton singled with El- Johnson’s single plated Jones junior varsity baseball teams wick shut out Whiteville 9-0 in they would come. West Bladen entering the seventh inning. liott taking third. Norris’s to make the score 7-2. Davie lost in the first round of the game two. took an 11-8 win. Austin Long, After the first two Bulldog grounder was botched allow- County got those runs back CCSN JV Baseball Invita- South Columbus trailed James Harrelson, Chandler batters were retired St. Pauls ing Elliott to score, giving the in the bottom of the frame tional. The tournament ran West Bladen 9-0 entering the Ward, Kolby Bellamy and scored twice to take a 7-6 lead. Vikings a 2-1 lead. and took a 9-2 lead into the Tuesday through Thursday at bottom of the fifth inning. Griffin Hanna collected hits West Columbus could not mus- The lead had a short life. seventh. Hailey Sarvis tripled West Columbus High School. The Stallions had the Knights for South Columbus. ter a final inning rally. Shawn The Trojans turned two and scored on Harrelson’s In Tuesday’s opening game, sweating, scoring three runs The final game of the eve- Tyson and Dawson Butler walks, an error, an RBI bunt sacrifice fly to make the final previously undefeated East in the fifth and adding four ning pitted the host Viking each had two hits to lead the single, a stolen base, a sac- margin 9-3. Columbus, fell to Fairmont more in the sixth to close to team against St. Pauls. West Vikings attack. rifice fly and another single Sarvis also had a double into three runs and a 4-2 lead. for South Columbus. Alexis West Columbus threatened Suggs went the distance for in the seventh. A walk, error the Stallions in the circle. Middle school and sacrifice bunt put run- The third game of the day ners on second and third with saw South Columbus in a diamond scores one out. However, the Trojan similar situation to what Da- Curtis Watson was the win- pitcher was able to record vie County had faced in game ning pitcher in Hallsboro’s 13-1 consecutive strike outs to end two. They were coming off a win over Evergreen. Watson the game. loss, but had started swinging also had four hits and scored the bats better. Apparently it three runs. Naseem McMcAl- ECHS and Davie County was the right tonic as South lister added three hits for the Four batters in to East Columbus defeated East For- Tigers. Columbus’ softball game with syth 10-0 in five innings. The Central Hornets base- Davie County saw the Gators It was a game South Co- ball team improved their re- trailing 3-0. Unfazed, the Ga- lumbus senior Sadryne Ja- cord to 4-0 with a 10 -0 road Make your picks to win it all! tors scored in every inning cobs is likely never to forget. victory over Williams Town- except the sixth to take an She blasted a two-run homer ship. The Hornets got a solid 11-7 victory. in the second and ended the pitching performance from East Columbus scored two contest with a walk-off grand Logan Hooks. Hooks pitched runs in the first to cut the lead slam home run in the fifth. four innings striking out 10 to 3-2. Valerie Carter held Alex Chestnutt was 3 for and yielded no hits. Zach Hunt the War Eagles in check the 3. Mattie Johnson had two pitched the final two innings. next three innings and her hits and scored three times. Hunt allowed two hits and Final Gator team mates continued Victoria Harrelson had a hit struck out three. Lincoln Ran- to pile up runs; three in the and scored twice and Carson som led the Hornets at the plate second, one in the third and Powell contributed an RBI with a home run and a double. two more in the fourth for single. Hooks and Jake Harwood also an 8-3 advantage. Two Gator Anna Caroline Suggs al- had two hits with doubles. Zach errors and Katelyn Webb’s lowed just one Eagle to land Hunt contributed a homer and second homer, a two-run on third base. Her perfor- Andrew Lewis a triple. Other FOUR blast, brought Davie within mance was even more im- players with hits for Central Weighted picks means you still have a chance to win! two runs and brought Kailey pressive considering the were John Cook, John Carter Paul to the circle for East home plate umpire ruled her Strickland, Jake Inman, Colton Columbus. Paul ended the hand position prior to pitch- Williams, and Jacob Allgood. inning with a strike out. ing constituted an illegal Daveron and Strickland had The Gators struck for pitch. Suggs adjusted, allow- hits for the Aggies. three runs of their own in ing two hits and striking out Nakina topped Acme-Delco the bottom of the fifth, taking out seven. 17-7. Chase Marlowe was the Presented by an 11-6 lead. The sixth was Visit whiteville.com/ winning pitcher. Trey Gore’s Cash Prizes quiet for both teams. The sports to learn about Wednes- four hits included two doubles. War Eagles took advantage day’s results in both softball Jackson McPherson had two Angela Slagle Agency doubles in two at bats. Aveon Bellamy contributed a double The News Reporter and a single. Hannah Andrews was the winning pitcher and also was 3 for 3 at the plate in the Tigers 21-1 softball win over Ever- Go to Whiteville.com or newsreporter.upickem.net green. Alexis Jacobs, Alanna Deal and G.G. 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Local JV baseball teams in action at West Columbus Tournament

Austin Long steals second for the Stallions. Phillip Powell takes a big cut for Whiteville. Dillon Pat- rick is the Gator catcher.

Aaron Elkins delivers a pitch for the Vikings.

Zack McKoy scores on a wild pitch for South Columbus.

The Vikings Dawson Butler watches his fly ball head to Whiteville catcher Ethan Bass tags out East Columbus’s Daniel Wells delivers a pitch for the Gators. right field. Nicholas McLamb.

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The Whiteville High senior is in his third season A three-year starter on the ECHS soft- Known more for his pitching, Benton has also been Jones is the daughter of Bo and Melissa Jones. as starting centerfielder for Coach Brett Harwood ball team, Carter can handle a variety a leading hitter for WCHS this season. Entering The senior was batting .368 with 14 RBIs heading and he said that playing on the Wolfpack’s back- of pitches and is a reliable hitter. The this week’s games, he led the Vikings in hits, bat- into Tuesday’s games. She loves the competitive- to-back state championship team the past two daughter of Deborah and Stanley Carter ting average and RBIs. On the mound, he averages ness of sports and family feeling of being a team. years “has been totally awesome. We’d like to said that softball has always been her almost two strikeouts per inning. He likes baseball Her biggest influence has been her parents. win it again this year, but we know that there is favorite sport and that playing for Coach because he knows eight other guys have his back “They encourage me to be the best I can be and to and the “family feeling” he gets. Benton, the son put God first.” Jones’ biggest softball thrills have still a lot of hard work and preparation involved Morgan Jacobs’ Lady Gators has been of Angie and Rick Benton, gives his dad credit for been the home runs she hit during her freshman, in doing it.” With outstanding range and speed, “a great experience.” “We play a strong encouraging him and for making new levels of sophomore and senior seasons. She believes her Ward has brought a lot to the Wolfpack success. schedule and we’ve been involved in a success possible. His best baseball memory is the biggest asset is her ability to stretch out and dig His hitting has improved steadily over the past lot of close games,” she said prior to her deep playoff run the Dirtbags made in the WWBA low throws out at first base. After graduating, she two years, and he has a real knack for getting on team’s recent Three Rivers Conference world championship last fall. He has committed plans to attend SCC and enter the nursing pro- base. His father Byron Ward was a standout WHS game with the Whiteville Lady Wolfpack. to play college baseball at ECU and hopes to play gram. Health science is her favorite high school centerfielder, closing out his high school career Her choices of colleges to attend after professionally. Some day, he would like to return course. Pizza is her favorite food and Carolina with a state 2A championship. His grandfather graduation include East Carolina and home and run the family tire business. Benton Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is her favorite Harry Ward was an outstanding centerfielder for UNC-Wilmington. enjoys hanging out with friends at the beach or pro athlete. Jones has been a member of the suc- WHS as well as American Legion and semi-pro lake, and shooting pool. Statistics is his favorite cessful Stallion volleyball team for three years. baseball teams during the 1950s. Ward hopes to class. He describes himself as, “hardworking and She describes herself as, “reliable, a trustworthy have the opportunity to play college baseball passionate. I strive to be a positive role model and friend, easy-going and friendly, but competitive while pursuing a degree in criminal justice make a difference in the people around me.” when on the field or court.”

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actually surprised ourselves Also in the running for the chance to compete for the far this season. He’s currently a little bit, how well we ran at rookie title are Brian Scott, championship after having sixth in the standings with a Sprint Cup drivers praise Phoenix.” who is 14 points out of the won five races. best finish of second, at Las The Rookie of the Year con- rookie lead, and Chris Bue- Both Logano and Kenseth Vegas, and an average finish results of new aero package test so far is living up to the scher, who is 16 back. say they’ve put those troubles of 8.4. Kenseth is 15th in the pre-season hype, as the top Jimmie Johnson already has behind them, but neither has standings, with a best finish After five straight weekends “I’m really happy that NAS- two rookies, Chase Elliott and two wins this season, at At- returned to his form of 2015. of seventh at Phoenix and an of racing, NASCAR’s Sprint CAR has made the steps they Ryan Blaney, are engaged in lanta and Auto Club Speed- Logano has fared better so average finish of 19.2. Cup drivers and teams got have,” Carl Edwards said in a a seesaw battle for the lead. way. The first, at Atlanta, tied a weekend off for Easter be- media session at Auto Club Blaney led heading into the him with the late Dale Earn- fore getting back to work this Speedway. “You’re seeing the most recent race, at Auto Club hardt for seventh on the all- week at Martinsville Speed- results on the race track. It is Speedway, but had a flat tire time win list at 76. The Auto way. more fun to drive. This pack- and hit the wall late in the race Club victory put him ahead of The season so far has seen age is just simply more fun. and lost the top spot to Elliott, Earnhardt. generally more competitive The driver has more of an in- who finished a season-best The Auto Club victory also racing, due in large part to fluence. The tires fall off a little sixth. Blaney also has a best continued a recent trend in a lower-downforce aerody- more. There’s more passing. I finish of sixth, at Las Vegas, which Kevin Harvick finished namic package being used at watched guys last week really and the two are tied for 16th second to Johnson. most tracks this year. There’s driving the race cars.” in Cup points heading into Since Harvick moved from a great contest underway for Edwards, who grew up racing Martinsville, with Elliott hold- Richard Childress Racing to Rookie of the Year. Jimmie sideways on dirt tracks around ing the edge in rookie stand- the No. 4 Chevrolet at Stew- Johnson has won two races his native Missouri, said others ings, as his second-best finish art-Haas Racing at the start of and moved into seventh with little dirt background are of eighth trumps Blaney’s sec- 2014, he’s finished second 20 place on the circuit’s all-time adapting well, too. ond best of 10th. times -- six times in 2014, 13 win list. And there are other “Dale (Earnhardt) Jr. was, I The rookie battle is espe- last year and once so far this compelling stories as well. mean, just loose steering and cially interesting to veterans year. Eight of those runner-up The new aero package fea- it looked like he was running of the Sprint Cup garage who finishes have come in races tures among other things a on dirt out there the whole have known the two drivers all won by Johnson. shorter rear spoiler (3.5 inch- time,” Edwards said of Earn- their lives. Elliott’s father, Bill, As the circuit heads back to es versus the earlier 6) and a hardt’s driving at Phoenix. drove for the Wood Brothers, Martinsville Speedway this shorter splitter edge on the “That’s fun. Me, personally, who now field cars for Blaney, weekend, there likely will be front (one-quarter inch in- I like that type of racing. So, whose father, Dave, was a Cup much discussion of the race stead of 2 inches). yeah, that’s good.” driver as well. there last fall and the crash Drivers one after another Edwards said, in somewhat “I’ve known Ryan and Chase that saw Matt Kenseth inten- have had nothing but praise of a surprise, that he of all since they were little boys,” tionally wreck Joey Logano in for the new rules, with their people still hasn’t gotten a said Eddie Wood, co-owner retaliation for an earlier inci- only other comments being good grip on the new pack- of the No. 21 Ford that Blaney dent at Kansas Speedway. that NASCAR needs to lower age, despite finishing second drives. “Seeing them race for Kenseth, who won six races the downforce even more, by inches to Kevin Harvick at Rookie of the Year is a lot of in 2015, was suspended for so that more of a car’s per- Phoenix. fun. It looks like it’s going to two races as a result. 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back title see Book 208, Page 426, MIN JOSEPH SIMPSON DATED (4) At the time of the sale, the high- Columbus County Registry. November 22, 2002 AND RECORDED est bidder will be required to make a This property is subject to those IN BOOK 713, PAGE 663, COLUMBUS cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the AvIATION grADS WOrK with Jet- 2013 fOrD EDgE SEL, 3.5L V6 auto, 2 BEDrOOm APArTmENT. No pets. Restrictive Covenants recorded in COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BB&T COL- bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, Blue, Boeing, Delta and othersstart SYNC, heated leather, 36k, $24,900. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call Book 449, Page 707, Columbus Coun- LATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, with the remaining balance of the bid here with hands on training for FAA Fair Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 642-4049. ty Registry. TRUSTEE. amount to be paid on the day follow- certification. Financial aid if qualified. Under and by virtue of the power of ing the expiration of the applicable ten 2014 fOrD ECONOLINE 350 Super 2 BEDrOOm APArTmENT for rent. For further chain of title, reference is Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance made to a Deed recorded in Book 603, sale contained in that certain deed of (10) day upset bid period. 866-441-6890. Duty XLT, 15 passenger, loaded, tilt Stove & refrigerator. No pets. CALL and cruise, 38k. $26,900. Fair Bluff 910- 914-1384. Page 457, Columbus County Registry. trust executed by CALVIN R. SIMP- (5) Any person who occupies the ENTry LEvEL hEAvy Equipment Ford. 910-649-7531 Being the same property conveyed SON AND WIFE, LUCY SIMPSON, property pursuant to a rental agree- Operator Career. Get Trained - Get MADISON HILL APARTMENTS from Bobby Dale Stanley and wife, TIMOTHY MCSWAIN SIMPSON, AND ment entered into or renewed on 2015 fOrD ESCAPE SE, Turbo Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Peggy Lee Stanley, to Christopher L. BENJAMIN JOSEPH SIMPSON dated or after October 1, 2007, may after SYNC, auto, MyFord Touch, with 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC Backhoes and Excavators. Imme- November 22, 2002 to BB&T COL- receiving this Notice of Foreclosure camera, 22k, $22,500. Fair Bluff Ford One Bedroom Apts. Hinton and wife, Wands J. Hinton, by diate Lifetime Job Placement. VA Laundry Facilities • Community Deed dated the 4th day of June, and LATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Sale, terminate the rental agreement Benefits. National Average $18-$22. 910-649-7531 room • 24 hours maintenance recorded in Record Book 894 at Page Trustee for BRANCH BANKING AND by providing written notice of termi- 1-866-362-6497. Rental assistance up to 100% 975, Columbus County Registry. TRUST COMPANY, recorded in Book nation to the landlord, to be effective mEDICAL BILLINg TrAINEES based on income. Income Save and except any releases, deeds 713, Page 663, COLUMBUS County on a date stated in the notice that is NEEDED! Doctors & Hospitals need restriction may apply Registry; default having been made in at least 10 days, but no more than 90 2005 hArLEy DAvIDSON, 1450 of release or prior conveyances of Medical Office Staff! NO EXPERI- Seniors 62 years and older record. payment of the indebtedness thereby days, after the sale date contained in Dyna Super Glide. Pearl black, gray 910-642-8883 ENCE NEEDED! Online Training gets Said property is commonly known as secured; and the necessary findings this Notice of Foreclosure Sale, provid- you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & rims & motor. One owner. Bought new. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm 2535 Pleasant Plains Church Road, to permit foreclosure having been ed that the mortgagor has not cured Computer needed. Careertechnical. Like new. New tires, helmet, jacket & Professionally Managed by made by the Clerk of Superior Court the default at the time the tenant pro- edu/nc. 1-888-512-7122 battery. 27,000 miles. Garage kept. Community Management Whiteville, NC 28472. $12,000 negotiable. All service of COLUMBUS County, North Caroli- vides the notice of termination. Upon Corporation A cash deposit (no personal checks) SWITCh TO DIrECTv and get a FREE records. Also Goat skin leather coat. of five percent (5%) of the purchase na; the undersigned Substitute Trustee termination of a rental agreement, the Whole-Home Genie HD/DVR upgrade. Call 910-654-4440 day/night. price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars will offer for sale at public auction to tenant is liable for rent due under the Starting at $19.99/mo. FREE 3 months ($750.00), whichever is greater, will the highest bidder for cash, the prop- rental agreement prorated to the effec- of HBO, SHOWTIME & STARZ. New be required at the time of the sale. erty conveyed in said deed of trust, the tive date of the termination. Customers Only. Don’t settle for cable. same lying and being in the County of (6) An order for possession of the Call Now 1-800-849-3514 Following the expiration of the statu- ****Publisher’s Notice**** tory upset bid period, all the remain- COLUMBUS and State of North Caro- property being sold may be issued Equal housing ing amounts are immediately due and lina, and more particularly described pursuant to N.C.G.S. §45-21.29 in Opportunity owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHAS- as follows: favor of the purchaser and against the All real estate advertised herein is All that certain parcel of land lying and party or parties in possession, by the subject to the Federal Fair Housing 2 BEDrOOm mOBILE hOmE for ERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX **Watts Backhoe & Tree Service* being situated in the County of Colum- Clerk of Superior Court of the county Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, Act, North Carolina and Columbus rent. $450 per month. Credit report AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- required plus referrals. 910-642-2056. THEIR DEED. bus, State of NC, to-wit: in which the property is sold. gal to advertise any preference, limita- Said property to be offered pursuant For a tie line, begin at an iron located (7) If the sale is set aside for any rea- clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or , East- tion, or discrimination based on race, 2 BEDrOOm mOBILE hOmE in the northern margin of SR 1740, son, the Purchaser at the sale shall be mobile 770-0534. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. to this Notice of Sale is being offered status or national origin, or intention for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS said iron being the southeastern cor- entitled only to return of the deposit ALL ThINgS BASEmENTy! Base- 642-4049. to make any such preferences, limi- IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- ner of the Valeria Lane Simpson tract paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur- ment Systems Inc. Call us for all of tation or discrimination. We will not NAKINA - 2 Br, 1 bath $400, 2BR, sentations of warranty relating to the as shown on plat prepared by Willis ther recourse against the Mortgagor, your basement needs! Waterproofing, knowingly accept any advertising for 2ba $450, 3BR, 1ba $450, 3BR, 2ba title or any physical, environmental, and Walker, Surveyors, dated Octo- the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attor- Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humid- real estate which is in violation of the $500, $300 deposit. Washer, refrig, health or safety conditions existing in, ber 4, 1972, said iron being further ney, or the Substitute Trustee. ity and Mold Control. FREE ESTI- law. All persons are hereby informed stove, lawn care, video surveillance, that all dwellings advertised are avail- located North 12 degrees 26 minutes This the 10th day of March, 2016. MATES! Call 1-800-698-9217 water included. Call 910-770-1922. on, at, or relating to the property being able on an equal opportunity basis. To offered for sale. This sale is made West 34.03 feet from a nail located SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE Bobby hinson Construction complain of discrimination, call HUD SmALL mOBILE hOmE/CAmPEr subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, in the centerline of SR 1740 and an SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. for rent. Cable & all utilities furnished. any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- R.C.P. Culvert; and running thence Cara B. Williams, Attorney for ging, lots and hedge rows with mini Call 910-445-1798 excavator. Call 640-7606. cial assessments, easements, rights from said tie line with the northern of Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee of way, deeds of release, and any SR 1740 North 74 degrees 16 minutes P. O. Box 26268, DOWN SOuTh LAWN SCAPINg other encumbrances or exceptions West 285.9 feet to a stake, said stake Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 Free estimates. Steven Stanley 843- 5 Br, 2 1/2 bath 2 story on 6 acres of record. To the best of the knowl- being the point and place of beginning; (919) 250-2000, Fax: (919)250-2211 333-1649, Eddie Lewis 910-317-1740 with fish pond and small house on fOr LEASE - Available medium offic- edge and belief of the undersigned, and running thence from the begin- *** This communication is from a debt premises in Cerro Gordo. Priced to es 4 room. Memory Plaza. Call Mem- the current owner(s) of the property ning point, North 0 degrees 25 min- collector. The purpose of this commu- LArry hINSON’S BACKhOE sell. Call 910-840-2991 ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. All types of backhoe work, lot clear- is/are Christopher L Hinton and wife utes East 953.3 feet to a stake, thence nication is to collect a debt. ing, sand, top soil and marl. 735 WAShINgTON ST. approx. 2000 fOr LEASE - Small 3 room office Wanda, J. Hinton. running North 20 degrees 43 minutes March 31, April 7, 2016 Call 654-4503. hsf, 3 BR, 2 BA brick home. .39 acre available. Memory Plaza. Call Memory An Order for possession of the prop- West 431.7 feet to an iron located in well landscaped lot. Vinyl trim, living, Enterprises 910-642-5824. the Southern margin of the right of NAmE yOur PrICE lawn mow- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. Notice of Public dining, kitchen, utility rooms. Two car- 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and way of Seaboard Coastline Railroad, ing, etc. Your price we mow. Handy ports, 3 outside storage. Hardwood, fOr rENT Downtown Commercial hearing Man Lawncare. (Reasonable). Call Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. against the party or parties in posses- thence running North 63 degrees 53 carpet, gas logs. 3 ton heat pump. minutes West 41.58 feet to a stake in 918-5353. Great condition. $150,000. Call Sam Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. sion by the clerk of superior court of Whiteville Planning the county in which the property is the Southern margin of said right of NC TAX SErvICE - retired Certi- 910-642-5405. Board fOr rENT/LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 sold. Any person who occupies the way, thence running South 0 degrees fied Tax Professional, Charlie Bul- room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- The Whiteville Planning & Zoning hOuSE fOr SALE 4 BR., 2 bath, property pursuant to a rental agree- 30 minutes East 1325.8 feet to a stake lard, ERO Licensed. Taxes prepared ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. Board will hold a public hearing as with fire place, work shop & large ment entered into or renewed on located in the Northern margin of the for cost of expenses. Save money on shelter. Hallsboro. 910-641-4136. follows: NEW OffICE fOr rENT, conve- or after October 1, 2007, may, after right of way of SR 1740, thence run- fees. 100 W. Strawberry Blvd, Chad- Date: April 4, 2016 bourn (office at Corner Stop Gas Sta- nient location near hospital. Call 910- receiving the notice of sale, terminate ning with the right of way SR 1740 Time: 12:30 p.m. or as soon thereaf- tion). 910-654-6152 or 840-0311. Call 640-8098 the rental agreement by providing writ- South 74 degrees 16 minutes East ter as the agenda will allow for an appointment. ten notice of termination to the land- 181.9 feet to the point and place of Meeting Location: Whiteville City lord, to be effective on a date stated beginning; and containing approxi- SKIP’S LAWN CArE & pressure 2016 SINgLEWIDE. Wind Zone II. Hall, 24 Hill Plaza Zoning Text Amend- Starting at $29,000. Call Oakwood in the notice that is at least 10 days, mately 5.00 acres as surveyed by DJ washing, utility tractor work, etc. ment: Regarding amending and Homes. 910-654-4128 but no more than 90 days after the Benson, Surveyor, and drawn on a 910-234-3418 adopting Wireless Telecommunica- sale date contained in the notice of map prepared by Willis and Walker, DISPLAy mODEL CLEArANCE Amended Notice of tion regulations. (Amendment will vINyL rEPLACEmENT WINDOWS sale, provided that the mortgagor has Surveyors, dated October 4, 1972, & Siding. Lifetime Guarantee. Com- SALE. Several beautiful homes to involve multiple sections of the City not cured the default at the time the a copy of said map being attached petitive Pricing. Local. Branch Win- choose from. Save thousands!~ Oak- foreclosure Sale Land Use Ordinances.) Citizens inter- NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS tenant provides the notice of termina- hereto and incorporated by reference. dows & Siding 910-618-4937 wood Homes. 910-654-4128. ested in the proposal are invited to COUNTY tion [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: attend and participate in the public 15 SP 118 termination of a rental agreement, the 15185 Old Lake Road Riegelwood hearing. Changes may be made in the Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale tenant is liable for rent due under the NC 28456 above proposal as a result of debate, contained in that certain Deed of Trust rental agreement prorated to the effec- DATE OF SALE: April 8, 2016 1.29 acre. Nice wooded lot on White- objection, or discussion. executed by Christopher L. Hinton tive date of the termination. TIME OF SALE: 10:30 A.M. hall Rd., Hallsboro. Perks for 4 bed- Hiram J. Marziano, II and Wanda J. Hinton to The McGou- If the trustee is unable to convey title LOCATION OF SALE: COLUMBUS rooms. $14.500. Call 910-682-7941, City of Whiteville, Planning Director gan Law Firm, Trustee(s), which was to this property for any reason, the County Courthouse 910-575-6273 910-640-1380 fully loaded, $2,700. dated January 13, 2009 and recorded sole remedy of the purchaser is the RECORD OWNER(S): Calvin R. Simp- 2000 muSTANg, March 24, 31, 2016 1999 Monte Carlo, auto sunroof. LOT fOr SALE: Williams Township/ on January 21, 2009 in Book RB 950 return of the deposit. Reasons of such son, Timothy McSwain Simpson, Ben- $1,700. 910-625-9875 Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- at Page 777, Columbus County Reg- inability to convey include, but are not jamin Joseph Simpson and the Estate ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. istry, North Carolina. of Jessica S. Simpson Public hearing 2012 KIA SOuL +, auto, Plus Trim, limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy steering auto control, alloys, 53k. Default having been made of the note petition prior to the confirmation of TERMS OF THE SALE: Notice $12,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 thereby secured by the said Deed of the sale and reinstatement of the loan (1). This sale will be made subject to: Trust and the undersigned, Trustee without the knowledge of the trustee. (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, ease- Town of 2013 fOrD fIESTA SEDAN SE trunk Services of Carolina, LLC, having been If the validity of the sale is challenged ments, right-of-ways, restrictive cov- spoiler, moonroof, alum wheels, 58k. Chadbourn substituted as Trustee in said Deed of by any party, the trustee, in their sole enants or other restrictions of record $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 Trust, and the holder of the note evi- discretion, if they believe the challenge affecting the property; (b) property The Town of Chadbourn has received 2014 fOrD fuSION S, 2.5L auto, 1 ACrE LArgE 3 bedroom, 2 bath dencing said default having directed to have merit, may request the court to taxes and assessments for the year in a rezoning request to have property SYNC, ABS brakes, 30k. $15,500. house. Garage/workshop. Near that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, declare the sale to be void and return which the sale occurs, as well as any located west of the Depot across Wil- Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Whiteville. No pets. 910-640-3896. the undersigned Substitute Trustee will the deposit. The purchaser will have prior years; (c) federal tax liens with son Street rezoned in order to use the offer for sale at the courthouse door of no further remedy. respect to which proper notice was location for railroad yard operations. 2014 fOrD muSTANg 3.7L V6 1500 sq ft, 2 Br, 2 bath brick house the county courthouse where the prop- Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC not given to the Internal Revenue Ser- convertible auto, SYNC, Tech pack, in Whiteville. No pets. $650 month, The property is presently zoned B-1 vice; and (d) federal tax liens to which alloys, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. $650 deposit. 910-207-2213 erty is located, or the usual and cus- Substitute Trustee (Central Business District). The appli- 910-649-7531 tomary location at the county court- Brock & Scott, PLLC, Attorneys for proper notice was given to the Inter- cant is seeking to have the property 2 BEDrOOm, 2 bath house, located house for conducting the sale on April Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC nal Revenue Service and to which the 2014 NISSAN mAXImA 3.5 S, V6, rezoned to I-2 (Heavy Industrial Dis- on Merritt Rd. No smoking, no pets. 6, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 right of redemption applies. trict). auto CVT, intell.Key Push-Button $700 mo. plus deposit. Powerstat. highest bidder for cash the following Wilmington, NC 28403 (2) The property is being sold “as is”. A public hearing will be held on this start, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. Call 654-5725 leave message 910-649-7531 described property situated in Colum- PHONE: (910) 392-4988 Neither the beneficiary of the deed request before the Chadbourn Town 3 Br, 2 BATH house, carport, $650 bus County, North Carolina, to wit: FAX: (910) 392-8587 of trust, nor the undersigned Substi- Council on April 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. 2.5 S, intel- 2015 NISSAN ALTImA month. Security deposit required. Call (Attachment to that certain Deed of File No.: 11-28984-FC03 tute Trustee, makes any warranties or The Public Hearing will be held at: li-key w/push-button start, 16k. 910-368-6652. Trust from Christopher L. Hinton and March 24, 31, 2016 representations concerning the prop- $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 Town Hall erty, including but not limited to, the hOmE fOr SALE in Nakina. Clean, wife, Wanda J. Hinton, to the McGou- Town Council Chambers no pets. References required. Call gan Law Firm, Trustee for Equity Ser- Notice of physical or environmental condition 602 North Brown Street 642-6506. vices, Inc., dated January 13, 2009.) of the property. Further, the under- Chadbourn, North Carolina 28431 Being all of Lot #2, containing 0.82 foreclosure Sale signed Substitute Trustee makes no If you would like to provide pub- 2014 fOrD f-150 XL reg cab 4x2 NICE 4 BEDrOOm, 3 full bath brick NORTH CAROLINA acres, as shown on a “Map of a Pro- title warranties with respect to the title lic comments in favor or opposition long bed, power plus pack, cruise, house, 2 car garage in country Cerro COLUMBUS COUNTY posed Subdivision of the Lands of to the property. to this request, you will be able to trailer hitch, 21k. $22,800. Fair Bluff Gordo School District. $850 per mo. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Daniel Jordan Shelley and wife, Esther (3) The highest bidder will be responsi- do so at the public hearing. If you Ford. 910-649-7531 Call 910-770-4386. BEFORE THE CLERK H. Shelley entitled Maplewood”, pre- ble for the payment of revenue stamps have questions about this rezon- 15 SP 132 pared by Shelly Surveying Company, payable to the Register of Deeds and ing request, you may contact Rob- IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- recorded in Book 56, Page 86 Colum- any final court and/or auditing fees ert Jones, Town Manager at: (910) Brenda Worley Realty SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- bus County Registry. Said map is payable to the Clerk of Superior Court 654-4148. CUTED BY CALVIN R. SIMPSON AND Featured Property of the Week incorporated herein by reference for which are assessed on the high bid March 24 & 31, 2016 more particularity of description. For WIFE, LUCY SIMPSON, TIMOTHY resulting from this foreclosure sale. MCSWAIN SIMPSON, AND BENJA- Notice of Sale

Modern Self-Storage, PO Box 458, BRUNSWICK Whiteville, NC 28472 will hold a pub- Beautiful Light Inn lic sale to dispose of various items 150 Beautiful Lane Whiteville, NC 28472 PLACE of personal property, pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rental at Mod- 919-836-8888 APARTMENTS ern Self-Storage facility. Items will be Accepting applications - affordable housing for 27 Mill Stream Dr. sold individually and in bulk. Brunswick Sale will be conducted at storage seniors ages 62 and over. Monthly rent is based on facility located at: 110 Pecan Ave. Lake Waccamaw - $5000.00 In Closing Cost included each applicant’s individual income. Some income Apartment Complex 10 West 6th Street in the great home at Lake Waccamaw. This home is gorgeous inside and restrictions apply. Monthly rent includes all utilities in Brunswick, NC Tabor City, NC out. It comes with pier access to Lake Waccamaw and includes a moor- taking applications on: Date of Sale: April 2, 2016 ing point at the lake. It features 3 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 Baths. Downstairs plus water & trash. Time of Sale: 10:00 AM features open floor plain with Stainless Appliances and Granite tops. The 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units. Items to be sold: Personal belongings master Bedroom is large and has large walk in closet, double vanity sinks Laundry center, exercise and furnishing belonging to: with large shower. The upstairs Bedrooms are large and has open office room, computer room T323A - Dereck Vereen area overlooking downstairs. The home has wrap around porches and Are you paying too much on T423 - Willis Nealy screen porch on the back of the home. The backyard also has storage/ Water included T321A - Sarah Norris playhouse and is fenced. The home is upfitted with whole house genera- Electric • Water Housing Grants & T112 - Diane Faulk tor with lp gas supply. You must see this today. College Grants, T341 - Kim Clemons Cable • Heating Fuel Children s and Senior s Programs T124 - Tracy Brown 102 Memory Plaza T325 - Kim Clemons Phone • Internet? 24 hour maintenance available. T315B - Necola Hemingway Phone 642-9970 Taking applications on T203 - Angie Stalvey Evenings 642-4200 Don’t worry. We will pay all your bills. T102 - Maranda Lee Fax 642-9983 Tues. & Thurs. 8am-4pm T318 - Eddie Vaughn 4 Week Special - $550 & Up Modern Self Storage www.worleyrealty.com 642-3166 By. W.D. Brooks, Jr. EQUAL HOUSING Call now-ph: 910-642-5162 OPPORTUNITY March 28, & 31, 2016 The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 7B

Notice of Sale is foreclosing on the following land of BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, minutes 00 seconds West 474.35 feet fully set forth and delineated in a Deed Being the same property conveyed by MARGARET HAWKINS (EVERETTE) in Beneficiary (Lienholder); to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGIN- from Dickerson Carolina, Inc., in favor R.D. Hawes and wife, Ella F. Hawes, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE order to satisfy the properly assessed STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, NING, containing 4.774 acres, more or of Jerry Donald Eason and wife, Hilda to A.J. Eason and wife, Thelma G. OF NORTH CAROLINA but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Department of Revenue (Lienholder), less, after the exclusion of that portion Edens Eason, dated June 16, 1994, Eason, by Deed dated October 23, SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Pursuant to the Judgment entered on Defendants of NC Highway #11 (150 feet right of and recorded in Deed Book 465, Page 1954, recorded in Book 202, Page 202, COLUMBUS COUNTY the 13th day of January, 2016, William NOTICE is hereby given that the way) and that portion of NC Highway 584, Columbus County Registry, which Columbus County Registry. 15SP121 E. Wood has been appointed Commis- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body #87 (100 feet right of way) contained Deed is incorporated by reference for Subject to Right of Way Agreement IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- sioner with the authority to sell the fol- politic incorporate of the State of within the above described boundar- further particularity of description. recorded in Deed Book 234, Page 331, CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST lowing land at the Courthouse Door, North Carolina, is exercising its power ies and is as surveyed by Thompson This being the same property con- Columbus County Registry. EXECUTED BY BRENDA S. YOVA- Columbus County Courthouse in the and authority to assess, levy and col- Surveying Company, PA., of Burgaw, veyed by Ann H. Carroll, widow, to Being the same property conveyed by NOVICH DATED APRIL 21, 2010 City of Whiteville, Columbus County, lect taxes against real and personal North Carolina, in March, 1988. See Dickerson Carolina, Inc., by Deed A.J. Eason and wife, Thelma G. Eason AND RECORDED IN BOOK RB 982 North Carolina at 12:15 o’clock p.m. property located within its boundar- plat of the same recorded in Book 391, dated October 6, 1986, recorded in (subject to their life estate), to Shirley AT PAGE 961 IN THE COLUMBUS on the 7th day of April, 2016 and will ies in accordance with the laws of Page 276, Columbus County Registry. Book 378, Page 143, Columbus Coun- Ann Eason, for life, with the remain- COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH sell to the highest bidder for cash all the State of North Carolina and the As a reference to the above described ty Registry. der interest to Jerry Donald Eason, CAROLINA interest in the following described Default Judgment and order of Sale tract see Map of Survey for “Annie H. Subject to a Right of Way Easement in by Deed dated May 29, 1991, record- Under and by virtue of the power and real estate: entered on the 28th day of January, Carroll and C.W. Carroll, Jr.” with said favor of The Lower Cape Fear Water ed in Book 428, Page 142, Columbus authority contained in the above-ref- Certain lot or parcel of land situated in 2016 and is foreclosing on the follow- map being duly recorded in Map Book and Sewer Authority as recorded in County Registry. A.J. (Allen Joseph) erenced deed of trust and because of Whiteville Township, Columbus Coun- ing land of JERRY DONALD EASON, 37, Page 68, of the Columbus Coun- Book 331, Page 655, Columbus Coun- Eason died March 11, 1992, in New default in the payment of the secured ty, North Carolina and more particular- SHIRLEY ANN EASON and HI TANE ty Registry. ty Registry. Hanover County, North Carolina. Thel- indebtedness and failure to perform ly described as follows: OIL COMPANY in order to satisfy the Being the same property conveyed The above two tracts are the same as ma G. Eason died January 30, 2004, the stipulation and agreements therein FIRST TRACT: properly assessed but unpaid taxes by Annie H. Carroll, widow, to Billy C. the Second and Third Tracts in that in Columbus County, North Carolina. contained and, pursuant to demand of BEGINNING at the Southeast corner upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Butler and wife, Teresa P. Butler, by Deed from Hilda Jo Edens Eason, The property to be offered pursuant to the owner and holder of the secured of Lot #70 and runs thence South 51 Judgment entered on the 28th day Deed dated March 14, 1988, record- legally separated, to Jerry Donald this Notice of Sale is being offered for debt, the undersigned substitute trust- degrees 45 minutes East 100 feet; of January, 2016, William E. Wood ed in Book 391, Page 272, Columbus Eason, legally separated, dated June sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS IS, ee will expose for sale at public auction thence South 38 degrees 15 minutes has been appointed Commissioner County Registry. 6, 1995, recorded in Book 487, Page WHERE IS”. Neither the Commission- to the highest bidder for cash at the West 80 feet to Henry Hawkin’ line; with the authority to sell the following Being the same property conveyed 764, Columbus County Registry. er nor the County of Columbus, nor the usual place of sale at the county court- thence with the Hawkins line North 51 land at the Courthouse Door, Colum- by Trustee’s Deed dated September PARCEL 3: officers, directors, attorneys, employ- house of said county at 11:30AM on degrees 45 minutes West 100 feet to bus County Courthouse in the City of 26, 1990, in favor of Jerry D. Eason, Lying and being in Ransom Township ees, agents or authorized representa- April 5, 2016 the following described a common corner of Lots #69 and 70; Whiteville, Columbus County, North Sr. and wife, Hilda E. Eason, record- Columbus County, North Carolina, tives of either the Commissioner or real estate and any other improve- thence with the South line of Lot #70 Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the ed in Book 414, Page 439, Columbus and being more particularly described the County of Columbus make any ments which may be situated thereon, North 38 degrees 15 minutes East 80 14th day of April, 2016 and will sell to County Registry. as follows: representation of warranty relating to in Columbus County, North Carolina, feet to the Beginning. the highest bidder for cash all interest Being the First Tract described in Deed Beginning at a stake in the South- the title or any physical, environmen- and being more particularly described It is the intention of this Deed to con- in the following described real estate: from Hilda Jo Edens Eason, legally western edge of the Wilmington-Fay- tal, health or safety conditions exist- as follows: vey a strip of land 80 feet wide and Lying and being in Ransom Township, separated, to Jerry Donald Eason, etteville Highway, said stake being ing in, on, at, or relating to the property BEING all of that 2.00 acre tract of 100 feet long lying directly behind Lot Columbus County, North Carolina, and legally separated, dated June 6, 1995, located 15 chains Southeast from the being offered for sale, and any and all land, more or less, as shown on a #70. For more information see Map of being more particularly described as recorded in Book 487, Page 764, intersection of the center of the “Old responsibilities or liabilities arising out “Plat for Jeffrey M. Latta”, dated April the W. T. Sledge Estate, Map Book #1, follows: Columbus County Registry’ Collins Road” ditch with the South- of or in any way relating to any such 17, 2003, which is recorded in Deed Page 102, Columbus County Register Lying and being in Ransom Township, PARCEL 2: western edge of the said highway and condition expressly are disclaimed. Book 749, at Page 538 of the Colum- of Deeds Office. Columbus County, North Carolina and FIRST TRACT: BEGIN at a nail locat- being a corner of Lot No. 7 and running Also, this property is being sold free bus County Register of Deeds. This deed is made subject to the grant- being adjacent to and Southeast of the ed in the centerline of NC Highway with the edge of said highway South and clear of all taxes, special assess- And Being more commonly known as: or’s life estate, which the grantor here- paved centerline of NC Highway #11 #11, said nail being located North 36 50 degrees East 6 chains to a stake, ments, prior liens or encumbrances of 981 Pierce Cemetery Rd, Hallsboro, by reserves unto herself. and subject to and Northeast of the degrees 33 minutes East 717.87 feet a corner of Lot No. 10; thence South record against said property except NC 28442 SECOND TRACT: paved centerline of NC Highway #87 from the point where the centerline of 46 degrees West about 16 chains to as may have priority under Federal or The record owner(s) of the property, as Beginning at an iron pipe, Oscar Gard- and being more fully described as fol- NC Highway #11 intersects with NC the run of Joe Lowe Branch; thence State Law, if any. reflected on the records of the Register ner’s northeast corner in the Western lows, to wit: Highway #87; thence with the cen- about West with the run of Joe Lowe A cash deposit of 205 of the purchase of Deeds, is/are Brenda S. Yovanovich. edge of Maryland Street. Said Gardner PARCEL 1: terline of NC Highway #11, South 33 Branch about three chains to Charles price, or $750 whichever is greater, The property to be offered pursuant corner more fully located as being 310 BEGINNING at an old nail located degrees 36 minutes West 135.0 feet to Saulter’s old corner in the run of the will be required at the time of the sale to this notice of sale is being offered feet along the western edge of Mary- in the intersection of the paved cen- a nail located in said centerline; thence branch; thence North 1 degree East with the balance remaining due to be for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS land Street from the Northwestern cor- terline of NC Highway #11 with the South 52 degrees 10 minutes East 7.34 chains to a stake, another corner paid in full by cash or certified funds IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee ner of Lot No 66 as shown by a map paved centerline of NC Highway #87; 125.73 feet to a common corner with of Lot No. 7; thence North 46 degrees at the Office of the Commissioner nor the holder of the note secured by dated March, 1939 and recorded in and running thence from the Begin- the Flowers line in the Hinyard Estate; East about 13 chains to the POINT within three (3) days after the entry of the deed of trust, being foreclosed, Map Book No. 1, Page 102, Columbus ning so located with the centerline of thence North 11 degrees 30 minutes AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, contain- the Judgment of Confirmation by the nor the officers, directors, attorneys, County Registry. Runs at right angles NC Highway #11; North 33 degrees 30 seconds East 328.42 feet to the ing 11 1/5 acres, more or less; being all Clerk of Court. employees, agents or authorized rep- to Maryland Street with Oscar Gard- 25 minutes East 429.03 feet to an old POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING. of Lots Nos. Eight (8) and Nine (9) as Hearing before the Honorable Amy resentative of either Trustee or the ner’s line North 51 degrees 45 minutes nail inline; thence South 45 degrees The above being a portion of the shown on plat of the N.A. Saulter et als M. Walker, Assistant Clerk of Superi- holder of the note make any repre- West 140 feet to an iron pipe in the 30 minutes 36 seconds East 129.63 Rebecca Flowers Estate as shown in division prepared by J.W. Jacobs, Sur- or Court for Columbus County, North sentation or warranty relating to the center line of the old tram (Oscar Gard- feet to an old iron pipe inline; South Deed Book 123, Page 247, Columbus veyor, in 1918, and recorded in Book Carolina was held in connection with title or any physical, environmental, ner’s corner); thence with the center 46 degrees 20 minutes 34 seconds County Registry. of Deeds 102, at Page 239, Colum- this foreclosure on 28th day of Janu- health or safety conditions existing in, line of the old tram 75 feet to a point; East 578.92 feet to an old iron pipe Being the same property as described bus County Registry; being the same ary, 2016 at which time Clerk Amy on, at or relating to the property being thence South 51 degrees 45 minutes in a branch; thence South 05 degrees in Quitclaim Deed dated August 1, lots allotted to M. L. Williams and Ella Walker authorized this foreclosure sale offered for sale. Any and all responsi- East 140 feet to a stake in the western 05 minutes 09 seconds West 102.50 1992 from Arlene F. Murray, Widow, Hawes in the said division recorded as required by statute. bilities or liabilities arising out of or in edge of Maryland Street; thence with feet to an existing iron pipe in the old et als, to Jerry D. Eason and wife, in Book of Deeds 102, Page 235, and This the 16th day of March, 2015. any way relating to any such condition the western edge of Maryland Street Wilmington-Fayetteville Road; thence Hilda Eason, and recorded in Book Division of Estates Book 1, page 437; WILLIAM E WOOD expressly are disclaimed. This sale North 38 degrees 15 minutes East 75 South 78 degrees 28 minutes 23 sec- 437, Pages 165 and 169 Columbus Lot No. 8 being conveyed by M.L. Wil- COMMISSIONER is made subject to all prior liens and feet to the beginning. onds West 389.64 feet (passing over County Registry. liams and husband, to R.D. Hawes by 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and See agreements in Book 469, Pages an old inline iron pipe at 326.84 feet) SECOND TRACT: All of that tract Deed dated 5 February, 1947, record- WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 assessments including but not limited 249 & 251. to an old nail in the paved centerline containing 42.31 acres, more or less, ed in Book 180, at Page 426, Colum- TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 to any transfer tax associated with the See ROW in Book 266, Page 354 of NC Highway #11; thence with said located in Ransom Township, Colum- bus County Registry. STATE BAR NO.: 5901 foreclosure. A deposit of five percent Tract 3 road centerline North 48 degrees 47 bus County, North Carolina, and being March 31 & April 7, 2016 (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven Certain lot or parcel of land situated hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), which- in the Town of Brunswick, Columbus ever is greater, is required and must be County, North Carolina and more par- tendered in the form of certified funds ticularly described as follows: at the time of the sale. This sale will be Lot number seventy (70) in the Town held open ten days for upset bids as of Brunswick, facing Maryland Street, required by law. Following the expira- as recorded on a Map of the Town of John Donoghue Automotive tion of the statutory upset period, all Brunswick made by E. M. Eutsler, C. remaining amounts are IMMEDIATE- E., in May 1935, in the office of the LY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit Register of Deeds of Columbus Coun- funds in a timely manner will result in a ty, North Carolina. Said Lot #70 being Declaration of Default and any deposit 80 x 135 ft. will be frozen pending the outcome of See map Book 2, Page 58 and Book any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for 249, Page 222, Columbus County 15 Chevy City Express 16 Buick Enclave any reason, the Purchaser at the sale #11155 Registry. Leather Group, #P11311 shall be entitled only to a return of the The property to be offered pursuant to deposit paid. The Purchaser shall this Notice of Sale is being offered for NEW NEW have no further recourse against the sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS IS, Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Sub- WHERE IS”. Neither the Commission- stitute Trustee or the attorney of any er nor the County of Columbus, nor the of the foregoing. officers, directors, attorneys, employ- SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD ees, agents or authorized representa- TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- tives of either the Commissioner or ing in the property, be advised that the County of Columbus make any an Order for Possession of the prop- Was $24,325 representation of warranty relating to Was $49,735 erty may be issued in favor of the pur- the title or any physical, environmen- chaser. Also, if your lease began or tal, health or safety conditions exist- $ $ was renewed on or after October 1, ing in, on, at, or relating to the property 2007, be advised that you may termi- SALE , SALE , being offered for sale, and any and all 20 986 44 648 nate the rental agreement upon writ- responsibilities or liabilities arising out ten notice to the landlord, to be effec- of or in any way relating to any such tive on a date stated in the notice that condition expressly are disclaimed. is at least 10 days, but no more than Also, this property is being sold free 90 days, after the sale date contained and clear of all taxes, special assess- in the notice of sale, provided that the ments, prior liens or encumbrances of 15 Chevy Trax LT 15 Chevy Cruze LTZ mortgagor has not cured the default at #11004 R/S Package Sunroof, #11366 record against said property except the time notice of termination is pro- as may have priority under Federal or vided. You may be liable for rent due State Law, if any. NEW under the agreement prorated to the A cash deposit of 20% of the purchase effective date of the termination. price, or $750 whichever is greater, The date of this Notice is March 15, will be required at the time of the sale 2016. with the balance remaining due to be Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells paid in full by cash or certified funds Substitute Trustee at the Office of the Commissioner 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 within three (3) days after the entry of Charlotte, NC 28216 Was $26,225 Was $26,785 the Judgment of Confirmation by the (704) 333-8107 Clerk of Court. http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ Hearing before the Honorable Amy $ $ 15-071329 M. Walker, Assistant Clerk of Superi- , , March 24, 31, 2016 SALE SALE 16 341 or Court for Columbus County, North 23 386 Carolina was held in connection with Notice of Tax this foreclosure on 13th day of Janu- 10 Chevy 10 Chevy 06 Chrysler 15 Chevy 06 Buick 06 Chevy foreclosure Sale ary, 2016 at which time Clerk Amy Malibu Impala Pacifica Captiva Lucerne Aveo STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Walker authorized this foreclosure sale COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as required by statute. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE This the 14th day of March, 2015. DISTRICT COURT DIVISION WILLIAM E WOOD FILE NO.: 15 CV 1312 COMMISSIONER Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE $ $ $ $ $ TOWN OF BRUNSWICK, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 , , , , , $ , Plaintiffs TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 9 967 6 995 4 998 17 995 9 950 2 995 vs STATE BAR NO.: 5901 10 Cadillac 11 Chevy 05 GMC 08 Ford 14 Chevy 15 Nissan MARGARET HAWKINS (EVERETTE); March 24 & 31, 2016 SRX Equinox LT Sierra F-250 Cruze LTZ Altima BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST Crew Cab, Z-71, 4x4 Super Duty, 4x4 R/S Package COMPANY; Notice of Tax Beneficiary (Lienholder), Defendant foreclosure Sale STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and TOWN Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- OF BRUNSWICK as a bodies politic $ TICE $ $ $ $ $ incorporate of the State of North Car- , 7,995 , , , , DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 18 950 12 935 23 500 14 995 14 985 olina, are exercising their power and FILE NO.: 15 CV 1080 authority to assess, levy and collect COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, taxes against real and personal prop- 910-642-2400 Plaintiff erty located within their boundaries in Automotive vs John Donoghue accordance with the laws of the State Highway 130 East • Whiteville JERRY DONALD EASON, Remainder- of North Carolina and the Default man; SHIRLEY ANN EASON, Life Ten- Judgment and order of Sale entered *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. ant; HI TANE OIL COMPANY; BRANCH www.johndonoghueautomotive.com on the 13th day of January, 2016 and See dealer for details on all leases & financing options. 8B - The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016

Notice of Tax way relating to any such condition of a division of the I. M. Hinson lands ing to the property being offered for Walker authorized this foreclosure Evergreen, NC 28438 expressly are disclaimed. according to a plat prepared by Joh- sale, and any and all responsibilities sale as required by statute. March 17, 24, 31, April 4, 2016 foreclosure Sale Also, this property is being sold free nie Bland, Surveyor, from a survey or liabilities arising out of or in any This the 16th day of March, 2015. and clear of all taxes, special assess- February 12, 1952, said plat being way relating to any such condition WILLIAM E WOOD NOTICE TO CrEDITOrS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ments, prior liens or encumbrances of recorded in Plat Book 4, Page 90, expressly are disclaimed. COMMISSIONER Having qualified as Co-Administra- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS record against said property except Columbus County Registry. Also, this property is being sold free 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE tors of the estate of Clara M. Wilson, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE as may have priority under Federal Being the same tract or parcel of land and clear of all taxes, special assess- WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 deceased, late of Columbus County, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION or State Law, if any. described in that certain Deed dated ments, prior liens or encumbrances of TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 the undersigned hereby notifies all FILE NO.: 15 CV 1098 A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- June 26, 1967, from O. L. Hinson and record against said property except STATE BAR NO.: 5901 persons having claims against the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and chase price, or $750 whichever is wife, Violet Hinson, and Edgar Hinson as may have priority under Federal March 31 & April 7, 2016 estate of said decedent to pres- TOWN OF BOLTON, greater, will be required at the time of and wife, Naomi Hinson, to Joe Brown or State Law, if any. ent them to the undersigned within Plaintiffs the sale with the balance remaining Reaves, Jr., as recorded in Book 247, NOTICE TO CrEDITOrS three (3) months from the date of the A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- Having qualified as Administrator vs due to be paid in full by cash or cer- Page 103, Columbus County Registry. first publication, or this notice will be chase price, or $750 whichever is of the estate of Betty Jean Powell, DELLA RENEE FREEMAN; GREEN tified funds at the Office of the Com- SECOND TRACT: BEGINNING at pleaded in bar of their recovery. All greater, will be required at the time of deceased, late of Columbus Coun- TREE SERVICING, LLC, Judgment- missioner within three (3) days after a stake in the Eastern Edge of the persons indebted to said estate will the sale with the balance remaining ty, the undersigned hereby notifies holder (Lienholder), the entry of the Judgment of Confir- right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. please make immediate payment. due to be paid in full by cash or cer- all persons having claims against Defendant mation by the Clerk of Court. 701, the Southwest corner of those This the 10th day of March, 2016. tified funds at the Office of the Com- the estate of said decedent to pres- NOTICE is hereby given that the Hearing before the Honorable Amy lands conveyed by O.L. Hinson, et Corshia R. Wilson, missioner within three (3) days after ent them to the undersigned within COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and TOWN M. Walker, Assistant Clerk of Superi- al, to Joe Brown Reaves, Jr., by Deed Co-Administratrix of the estate of the entry of the Judgment of Confir- three (3) months from the date of the OF BOLTON as a bodies politic incor- or Court for Columbus County, North dated June 26, 1967, recorded in Clara M. Wilson mation by the Clerk of Court. first publication, or this notice will be porate of the State of North Carolina, Carolina was held in connection with Deed Book 247, Page 103, Columbus 131 Mill Pond Rd. Unit 311 Hearing before the Honorable Amy pleaded in bar of their recovery. All are exercising their power and author- this foreclosure on 28th day of Janu- County Registry (Tract One above), Whiteville, NC 28472 M. Walker, Assistant Clerk of Superi- persons indebted to said estate will ity to assess, levy and collect taxes ary, 2016 at which time Clerk Amy and running thence South 49 degrees Damien J Wilson, or Court for Columbus County, North please make immediate payment. against real and personal property Walker authorized this foreclosure 27 minutes East 210 feet to a stake, Co-Administrator of the estate of Carolina was held in connection with This the 17th day of March, 2016. located within their boundaries in sale as required by statute. the southeast corner of said lands; Clara M. Wilson this foreclosure on 9th day of Febru- Christopher Lee Cobbs, accordance with the laws of the State This the 14th day of March, 2015. thence South 40 degrees 33 minutes 83 Strawberry Drive ary, 2016 at which time Clerk Amy Administrator of the estate of of North Carolina and the Default WILLIAM E WOOD West 25 feet to a stake; thence North Whiteville, NC 28472 Betty Jean Powell, Judgment and order of Sale entered COMMISSIONER 49 degrees 27 minutes West 210 feet March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2016 on the 28th day of January, 2016 and 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE to a stake in the Eastern edge of the is foreclosing on the following land WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. 701; of DELLA RENEE FREEMAN in order TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 thence with the edge of said right- to satisfy the properly assessed but STATE BAR NO.: 5901 of-way North 40 degrees 33 minutes unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pur- March 24 & 31, 2016 East 25 feet to the POINT AND PLACE suant to the Judgment entered on the OF BEGINNING, and being a portion 28th day of January, 2016, William E. Notice of Tax of Lot No. 10 of the division of the Wood has been appointed Commis- I.M. Hinson lands according to sur- sioner with the authority to sell the fol- foreclosure Sale vey and plat thereof by Johnie Bland lowing land at the Courthouse Door, dated February 12, 1952, recorded Columbus County Courthouse in the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA in Plat Book 4, Page 90, Columbus City of Whiteville, Columbus County, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS County Registry. North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE Being the same tract or parcel of land on the 7th day of April, 2016 and will DISTRICT COURT DIVISION described in that certain Deed dated sell to the highest bidder for cash all FILE NO.: 15 CV 928 October 3, 1967, from O.L. Hinson interest in the following described COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, and wife, Violet Hinson; and Edgar real estate: Plaintiff Hinson and wife, Naomi Hinson, to Lying and being in the Town of Bolton, vs Joe Brown Reaves, Jr., as recorded Bolton Township, Columbus County, SALLY COOPER a/k/a SALLIE WIL- in Book 247, Page 183, Columbus North Carolina and being more par- LIAMS; TERRANCE COOPER, County Registry. ticularly described as follows: Defendants Being the same tract or parcel of land Being all of Parcel 1, containing 4.99 NOTICE is hereby given that the described in a Deed dated Septem- acres, more or less, and all of Parcel COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body ber 24, 1976, from Joe B. Reaves, Jr. 2, containing 1.0 acre, more or less, politic incorporate of the State of and wife, Angelia H. Reaves, to Car- as set forth on a map for Della Free- North Carolina, is exercising its power roll W. Hinson and wife, Sylvia Hin- man and Jerry Lee Freeman, dated and authority to assess, levy and col- son, recorded in Book 296, Page 64, November 16, 2006, prepared by lect taxes against real and personal Columbus County Registry. Davey Williamson, Professional Land property located within its boundar- Also being the same property con- Surveyor, which plat is recorded in ies in accordance with the laws of veyed by Carroll Wayne Hinson to Plat Book 81, Page 78, Columbus the State of North Carolina and the Sylvia Batten Hinson by Deed dated County Registry, and is by reference Default Judgment and order of Sale October 11, 1978, recorded in Book incorporated for further particularity entered on the 9th day of February, 312, Page 64, Columbus County of description. 2016 and is foreclosing on the fol- Registry. Parcel 1 is conveyed subject to a 30’ lowing land of SALLY COOPER a/k/a This being the same property con- wide permanent non-exclusive right SALLIE WILLIAMS and TERRANCE veyed by Sylvia Batten Hinson, of way easement providing ingress, COOPER in order to satisfy the prop- unmarried, to Lucinda Cooper and egress, and regress to and from Par- erly assessed but unpaid taxes upon son, Carl Cooper, by Deed dated July cel 3 and SR #1800 as shown and certain lands. Pursuant to the Judg- 13, 1990, recorded in Book 412, Page delineated on the above referenced ment entered on the 9th day of Feb- 410, Columbus County Registry. plat. The easement measures 30’ in ruary, 2016, William E. Wood has Lucinda Cooper died November 19, width and is set forth and delineat- been appointed Commissioner with 2005, in Columbus County, North ed as “30’ easement” on the above the authority to sell the following Carolina. referenced map for Della Freeman land at the Courthouse Door, Colum- Carl Cooper died January 5, 2010, and Jerry Lee Freeman, which plat bus County Courthouse in the City of in Columbus County, North Carolina. is incorporated herein for reference Whiteville, Columbus County, North The property to be offered pursuant to for further particularity relating to the Carolina at 12:15 o’clock p.m. on the this Notice of Sale is being offered for exact location of said easement. Said 14th day of April, 2016 and will sell to sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS easement runs from SR 1800 along a the highest bidder for cash all interest IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- southern line of Parcel 1 and then runs in the following described real estate: sioner nor the County of Columbus, along a western line of Parcel 1 to the Lying and being in Whiteville Town- nor the officers, directors, attorneys, northwestern corner of Parcel 3. ship, Columbus County, North Car- employees, agents or authorized rep- Being the same property conveyed olina and being more particularly resentatives of either the Commis- by Della Renee Freeman, Executrix of described as follows: sioner or the County of Columbus the Estate of Mary Eliza Brown (05-E- TRACT ONE: BEGIINNING at a stake make any representation of warranty 21), Della Renee Freeman, unmarried, in the Eastern line of the right of way relating to the title or any physical, and Jerry Lee Freeman, unmarried, of US Highway 701, at its intersection environmental, health or safety con- to Della Renee Freeman, by Deed with the Northeastern line of Lot No. ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- dated December 18, 2006, recorded 10 of the I. M. Hinson Estate herein- after referred to, said beginning point in Book 876, Page 763, Columbus Low Price Tire Guarantee County Registry. being also the Southwest corner of The property to be offered pursuant to the G. H. McKee Estate, and running this Notice of Sale is being offered for thence from said beginning point and sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS with said right of way line of US High- IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- way 701 South 40 degrees 33 min- sioner nor the County of Columbus, utes West 105 feet to an iron stake in nor the officers, directors, attorneys, said right of way line; thence South employees, agents or authorized rep- 49 degrees 27 minutes East 210 feet resentatives of either the Commis- to an iron stake; thence North 40 sioner or the County of Columbus degrees 33 minutes East 199.10 feet make any representation of warranty to an iron stake located in the afore- relating to the title or any physical, said line of Lot No 10; thence North environmental, health or safety con- 73 degrees 35 minutes West with said ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- line of said Lot No 10., 230.10 feet to ing to the property being offered for the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGIN- Behind Quality Ford sale, and any and all responsibilities NING, and being carved out of the Northernmost corner of Lot No. 10 106 Quality Street, Whiteville or liabilities arising out of or in any 910-640-FAST (640-3278) The BUSINESS CONNECTION To have your business included, call us at 642-4104, ext. 236, 237, 238 or 239 Pools Are Out!! 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Romance of the rails Contributing photographer Douglas Sasser offers these samples of the images he makes of rails, trestles and engines as he travels throughout southeastern North Carolina. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 -- 2C vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 The American Legion Post to come and plant in the raised a.m. each Sunday with Sunday #233 meets the first Tuesday of bed plots. For more information SERVICES school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- each month at 6 p.m. at 313 Phil- call 654-5250 or 654-4069 and ers night Bible study is held on lips St., Whiteville. leave message, name and num- Acme Presbyterian Church, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of The American Legion Post ber. Hwy. 87, Riegelwood, holds chil- Victory services are aired week- #139 meets the second Tuesday dren’s and adult Sunday School ly on WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle of each month at 7 p.m. at 208 Beach, S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. at 9 a.m. with nursery provided, First Ave., Chadbourn. with streaming available via the Cypress Branch and worship service at 10 a.m. internet. The ministry is located Veterans of Foreign Wars Post with refreshments. PFWBC revival at 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey 8073 meets on the second Tues- Cypress Branch Pentecos- A. Troy is the pastor. For more day of each month at 6:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery meets at tal Freewill Baptist Church Peace Baptist Church, 653 information call 642-5416 of visit at the Vietnam Veterans building will hold its spring revival Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each victoryinjesusministries.org at 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. Sunday, April 3-Wednesday, Thursday from 6-9 p.m. For New Ebenezer Faith Ministries more information call 642-0251. Military Vet Riders Associa- April 6. Sunday service will be will hold its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and tion meets on the last Monday at 5:30 p.m. with special guest Partial funding by Good Shep- 4th Sundays - Sunday school at herd Ministries. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Rev. Benjamin Cribb II. Week 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at the Vietnam Veterans building at 11:15 a.m. Intecessory Prayer night services will be held at The DivorceCare recovery semi- 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. 7:30 p.m. with guest speaker nar and support group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible at Peace Baptist Church, 653 study/youth night is held every Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets Rev. Bobby Cartrette. Friday at 7 p.m. Every 2nd and The church is located at Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each (Submitted photo) on the second Sunday of each 4th Friday is “Dine on us” from Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. Woodmen Life Chapter 130 in Cerro Gordo donated Girl month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam 1067 Small Road off Hwy. 904 Childcare is provided through 6-9 p.m. (Feeding the commu- Veterans building at 1028 S. outside Fair Bluff. Scout cookies and head turbans for the patients who fifth grade. DivorceCare features nity). The church is located at Madison St., Whiteville. Rev. Perry Cribb is the undergo treatment at the Donayre Cancer Care Center nationally recognized experts 1705 Southport-Supply Road, pastor. on divorce and recovery topics. Bolivia. Bishop Ronnie McCray located at Columbus Regional Healthcare. Presenting is Disabled American Veterans Seminar sessions include Fac- is the pastor. Betty Hinson, left, to nurse Donna McCulloch. Chapter #35 meets the second ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. ness, Depression, New Relation- Agape House of Worship at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. Crystal Spring MBC ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. will hold its Bible study ev- Wednesday at noon. Intercesso- Alcoholics Anonymous meets pastor anniversary For more information call Peace ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. and ry prayer and Bible study are on at First Presbyterian Church, 511 Family and Community Hope Baptist Church at 640-2877. The Sunday services at 11:30 a.m. Thursday nights at 7 p.m. HOPD N. Thompson St., Whiteville on Resources Inc. would like per- Crystal Spring Missionary pastor is Chip Hannah. Agape HOW is located at 199 is located at 1113 S. Madison Monday, Wednesday, Thursday sons from 20-40 years of age to Baptist Church will hold its Street. Barbara P. Powell is the Forest Drive, Whiteville. Bennie nights at 8 p.m. A guest speaker attend Community Development pastor’s, Dr. Carozell Henry, pastor. GriefShare seminar and sup- Benjamin is the pastor. will be at the meeting on the last meetings on the fourth Thursday 17th anniversary Sunday, port group meets at Peace First Missionary Baptist Thursday of each month. The of each month at the Columbus April 10 at 11:30 a.m. The guest Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Fellowship Independent Bap- Church will hold Sunday wor- church is located on Thompson County Dream Center from 6:30- Rd., Whiteville, each Monday tist Church will hold its Bible speaker will be Rev. Samuel ship services. There will be Street in Whiteville. 7:30 p.m. For more information call from 6-8:30 p.m. GriefShare study every Thursday at 7:30 Stallings, pastor of Friendship two services every first through Shelle Blanks at 910-207-8982 or is a friendly, caring group of p.m. The church is located at Narcotics Anonymous meets Missionary Baptist Church of fourth Sunday at 8:30 and 11 Yolanda Davis at 704-780-8350. people who will walk alongside 3070 Hallsboro Road North. El- at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. Rose Hill. a.m. The fifth Sunday will be at you through one of life’s most der Shawn Maynor is the pastor. Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- Lunch will be served after 8:30 a.m. only. The church is A Community Garden is available difficult experiences. For more days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at the service. information call Peace Baptist Green Chapel Missionary located at 501 Martin Street in Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, at Chadbourn United Method- Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 or Baptist Church will hold Sun- Elizabethtown. Cliff E. Freeman 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- ist Church. Persons are invited 770-1271. Chip Hannah is the day school every Sunday at 10 Jr. is the pastor. wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- pastor. a.m. and worship service every New Mt. Zion Missionary Bap- days at 7 p.m. Hinson Crossroads BC yard sale 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:15 tist Church Sunday school is Al-anon meets at First Presbyte- Members of The Lord’s Chapel Hinsons Crossroads Baptist Church will hold a yard sale a.m. and Midweek service ev- held each Sunday at 10 a.m. rian Church, 511 N. Thompson are on a mission to provide items ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Saturday, April 2 from 7 a.m-2 p.m. Hot dogs will also be on sale. to the community, at a minimal and morning worship service St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 church is located at 14853 Sam The church is located on Rough and Ready Road, Fair Bluff. fee, from their year ‘round back- each second and fourth Sun- p.m. Potts Hwy., Bolton. Rev. Timothy day beginning at 11 a.m. A Glenn Stanley is the pastor. yard sale. It is located at 2886 Ray Moss is the pastor. Diabetes Support Group meets Hallsboro Road South, Halls- special prayer time is held each at Columbus Regional Health- Wednesday at noon and Bible boro. The shop is open Monday Lynn Hill Baptist Church will care, Education Center, Class- study is held each Wednesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and hold a new Sunday school se- room 2 the second Thursday of Whiteville United Methodist evening beginning at 7 p.m. The closed on Wednesday. Items ries on “The book of Revela- each month at 6 p.m. For more “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” donated will be greatly appreci- church is located on Mill Pond tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching information call Shauna Nobles ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s a thought-provoking series of Road in the Brunswick commu- Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Chapel. power-point messages on the nity. For more information call at 642-9458 or 641-8208. Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth book of Revelation. Sunday 445-1022. Rev. Anthony Rowell Brain Injury Support Group meets 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 Good News Community Youth school begins at 10 a.m. and the is the pastor. at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 main worship at 11 a.m. There is Education Center, Room 1A the Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has also an informative power-point Leamon Rogers Memorial Spotlighting Our Volunteers changed the date of their Inform- second Thursday of each month series on Sundays at 6 p.m. and Chapel on the Boys and Girls at 6 p.m. For more information call er Bible study from Thursdays Thursdays at 7 p.m. The church Home Campus at Lake Wac- Shauna Nobles or Sonja Green at at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 is located at 620 Lynn Hill Road, camaw is now holding a wor- 642-8011 ext. 9458. p.m. to benefit seniors who may near the intersection of Hwy. 74 ship service every Sunday morn- not be able to travel at night. For and Union Valley Road. For more ing from 9-10 a.m. The service is Compassionate Friends Sup- more information call 646-4898. information or directions call open to the public. The weekly port Group (Grief group for par- 914-0002 or 642-5820. Honey Hill Missionary Baptist worship service will include a ents who have lost children to mixture of traditional and mod- Church services. Sunday school The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe death) meets at Grace Episco- ern messages and music. For is held at 10 a.m. and service will hold its council meetings the pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., more information call Rev. Mi- begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night 3rd Thursday of each month at Whiteville the second Monday chael Jones at 646-3083. service is held at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds of each month at 7:30 p.m. For Wednesday service is at 7:30 on Old Lake Road, Bolton. more information call 647-8401. p.m. The church is located at Vietnam Veterans of America 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. The House of Prayer and Deliv- The new pastor is Troy Little. erance will hold its worship ser- COMMUNITY Chapter #962 of Columbus vice every Sunday morning with County meets the first Tuesday Victory in Jesus Ministries of Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 Becky High & Carol Caldwell Whiteville will hold two morn- morning worship at 11:15 a.m. NEWS S. Madison St., Whiteville. ing worship services. The ser- Weekly services are held each Carolyn T. High Preaching Mission

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AFRICAN-METHODIST Western Prong Baptist Church EPISCOPAL First Baptist Church of 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Lake Waccamaw Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Mount Horeb AME Church 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw westernprong.org 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen 910-646-3727 Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Church Phone 654 1887 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Chadbourn Church of God Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 7:00 pm, Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Group, Services: Sunday School 9:45 am 6:00 pm Bible Study of Prophecy was organized Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Happy Home Baptist Church 7:00 pm Worship Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 pm on Sweet Farm Curve road in Wed. 6:30 pm 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Classes for all ages Richard Collins, Pastor • 910-642-7284 Whiteville in 1975. Our present St. James AME Church www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org White Marsh Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. church is now located at 3618 Church Phone 642-8832 Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Rev. Dewey C. Farmer, Jr., Pastor Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Joe Brown Highway South, Sun Church School 9:45 am Lennon’s Cross Roads Wednesday 7:00 pm where we love everyone. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church Williamsons Crossroads Wed. 6:00 pm 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Baptist Church AFRICAN-METHODIST 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist METHODIST-UNITED EPISCOPAL ZION Interim Pastor Carroll Fonvielle 642-6459 PRESBYTERIAN of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Cell 840-5589 Diana Fonvielle 625-9889 Church ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Chadbourn Presbyterian Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am St. Mark AME Zion Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Church Wednesday 7:00 pm 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Macedonia Baptist Church [email protected] Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen CHURCH OF GOD www.mombcwhitevillenc.com [email protected] Rev. C.F. McDowell III Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 910-654-3449 Jimmy Caines, Pastor New Life Community Church Sunday School 9:45 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am chadbournpresbyterian.org Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- Wednesday 6:45 pm 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon Rev. DeWayne Dickerson Fair Bluff United Methodist day 7:30 pm Bible Study/Prayer Service 910-642-0130 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff First Presbyterian Church [email protected] Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Nakina Baptist Church Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am Church [email protected] 910-642-2253 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo ASSEMBLEY OF GOD 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Thursday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] Rev. J. Darryll Hester • 910-499-1598 Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland Abundant Life Assembly of God Friday Safe Harbor Youth Center Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 10:00 am, Services 11:00 am [email protected] 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sun School 10 am, Mishop Springs United Methodist Whiteville Westminster Presbyterian Wednesday 7:00 pm Whiteville Church of God Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Church 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville Wed Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Pastor Sheena Cartrette • 910-640-2783 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville [email protected] [email protected] New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 910-642-2762 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm [email protected] CATHOLIC mishopspringsumc.webs.com 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Facebook: Whiteville Church of God Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor • 910-642-6345 Sacred Heart Catholic Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth www.nhbcwhiteville.com Church Whiteville Assembly of God Wednesday 7:00 pm NON-DENOMINATIONAL 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Spanish service: Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez of Missionary Alliance Church) Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Seventh Day Adventist Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 FREEWILL BAPTIST Peace Baptist Church www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Sunday School 9:30 am Pastor Kenneth A. Lee 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Avants Chapel FWB Church Eucharist/Santa Misa Morning Worship 10:30 am 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo 910-642-0698 Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 English Mass Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 [email protected] www.peacebc.org Domingo 12:30 pm Spanish Mass [email protected] Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am BAPTIST Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Martes (Tues.) Spanish 7 pm Misa de la tarde Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Thursday (Jueves) English 6 pm English Mass Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Holy Day of Obligatio 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Living Word Church Whiteville Piney Forest Baptist Church Oak Grove FWB Church Tuesday/Martes 6-7 pm Confessiones Oak Grove Church Rd., Bladenboro Thursday/Jueves 5-6 pm Confessions 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Rev. Henry Ward • 843-236-3564 Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY www.livingwordnc.com Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am If you would like Sunday evening 6:30 pm Missionary Alliance Church Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Chadbourn Baptist Church Wednesday 7:30 pm 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn Sweet Home Missionary INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 Northwood Church your church 910-654-3992 www.missonaryalliance.com 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Baptist Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Pastor Russell Honeycutt Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Lynn Hill Independent [email protected] Wednesday 6:30 pm 910-642-7654 Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Baptist Church Sunday 10:30 am included on this www.chadbournbaptist.com 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 6:00pm EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Sunday School 9:30am, Worship Pastor William A. Schalk • Adult Choir 5:00 pm, 910-914-0002 Grace Episcopal Church & PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS Wednesday 7:00 pm page for only Discipleship Training 6:00 pm http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Christ the King Lutheran Church 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Trinity Baptist Church 910-642-4784 Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Donald Conway • 910-654-4850 [email protected] $21.50 per month, Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor MISSIONARY BAPTIST www.chadbournph.org www.gracechrist.bizland.com 910-642-7764 Sunday School 9:45 am First Missionary Baptist Sun Services 10:30 am [email protected] Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup supper. Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm we invite you to www.trytbc.org Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm ______Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves HOLINESS Wednesday 6:45 pm Whiteville First Pentecostal First Baptist Church 910-654-3225 Chadbourn Church of God of Holiness Church call us today at www.firstmbcchadbourn.org 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Prophecy 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville, NC Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am 910-642-2139 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn (corner of Madison & Calhoun Street) Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm Pastor, Rev. Myles Cartrette • 252-561-6874 642-4104, ext. 237. [email protected] Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM www.whitevillefirstph.com www.fbcwhiteville.com Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer Service Times: Sunday 10:30 am Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study Sunday Worship 6:00 pm (six month commitment) Wednesday 6:30 pm Wednesday night 7:00 pm 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 Tabor City ‘Stars at Sunset’ Happenings and Events starts April 1 at the planetarium Your By Dianne Nobles Ward Ingram Planetarium Man- Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City ager Will Snyder presents the April installment of the “Stars at Sunset” series. This series pet Spring is finally here and what better way to kick off the showcases the stars, constella- spring season than to celebrate the long awaited sound of train tions and other celestial events whistles and trains coming down the tracks in Tabor City. that will be visible in the night With Charlene High Mark your calendars to attend the “Train Day Celebration” at sky above the Carolinas each 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12 in downtown Tabor City. The town is month. In addition to taking asking businesses and the public to participate and attend this you on a live tour of the night Sandy Plain Missionary sky, Snyder will explore vari- event. The plan is for everyone to dress in red t-shirts. Let’s Baptist Church will hold Cat soiling ous topics ranging from the show RJ Corman Railroad how excited we are to see the trains the Installation of Rev. Dr. Did you know house soiling is the most common behavior earliest history of astronomy up and running again in Tabor City and Columbus County. Alphonse Turner Sunday, problem, which could also include spraying issues. Some fami- to the latest advancements in The event will be hosted by the Greater Tabor City Chamber lies feel the cat is acting out of revenge, for instance you left the field. The next program in April 3 at 4 p.m. The speaker of Commerce. the cat alone for the weekend and here is your present for doing this series is scheduled for 7 will be Rev. Jesse L. Tim- On Thursday, April 14 at 1 p.m. McLeod Primary Care in p.m. on May 6. mons, pastor of Bethlehem so. Don’t believe this common conception as it would require Tabor City will be having a ribbon cutting and open house. The April 1 program will Missionary Baptist Church, sophisticated cognitive ability, which cats just don’t have. McLeod Primary Care is located on East Fifth Street near the focus on celestial sights and Laurinburg. Music will be So why do cats urinate or defecate on the bed or carpet? I have Tabor City IGA. They are currently accepting new patients. events that fill the night sky. rendered by the Bethlehem had pet families call in desperation about the cat urinating on the Stop by for a tour of the facility and meet the staff. As the evenings get warmer, Missionary Church Choir. bed. In questioning them it is often discovered the urination oc- If boat racing is your thing then head out to Lake Tabor spring constellations, includ- The church is located at curs in a child’s bed or a very senior individual. In other words, Sunday, April 24. “Lake Tabor Rumble” boat racing will begin ing Virgo the Maiden, get high- 903 Farmers Union Road, a family member who may or may not have a urinary problem at 12:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and children 12 years er and higher in the sky each Clarkton. themselves, thereby leaving a scent to the cat that gives them old and younger get in free. For more information call Jeff night. Virgo carries the star the impression that it’s okay to also urinate there. Dunn at 843-222-9498. Spica, Latin for “wheat,” which Hints for preventing problems: A new business has come to Tabor City called “A Lil’ Touch signifies the beginning of the Friendship MBC • Choose a good location; preferably a quiet, private place, of Heaven.” The business is located across the street from the planting season. Discover how church anniversary easily accessible day or night. If a multilevel home with an older Todd House. More details will be coming soon on their servic- to find this star and others in Friendship Missionary cat make sure you have a box on each level; es and offerings. The Johnson family looks forward to helping the spring Carolina sky. Also Baptist Church will hold its • Keep the litter clean; remove feces and clumps daily and you plan your next party or event. Stay tuned for news from the learn about the Lyrids meteor church’s 100th anniversary add clean litter as needed; Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce regarding a ribbon shower that will be at its peak Sunday, April 10 at 11 a.m. • Do not use a liner. It may keep the box cleaner but many during the end of April. cutting ceremony. with Rev. Algernon McKenzie cats don’t like liners. Try it but be ready to discard it; The planetarium is located Tabor City will be hosting the State Dixie Youth Baseball bringing the message. • Cats with mobility problems and young cats need boxes with on High Market Street in Sun- Tournament this summer. Opening ceremonies will be held There will be special recog- low sides whereas overweight and large cats need bigger boxes. set Beach. Friday, July 1 at the athletic complex behind Food Lion. Games nition of Friendship’s Golden • Most cats prefer an uncovered box, especially in a multi- will begin Saturday, July 2. Tournament Chair Richard Miller Disciples. An afternoon cel- cat household. They like knowing they have an escape route if and Wayne Owens, South Columbus Dixie Youth president, are Applications available ebration will be held at 3 p.m. unnecessarily challenged. meeting with volunteers in an effort to make certain every- for David Lawrence with Pastor Tracey Troy of • If there is a bed-wetting issue with a human family member, thing is a go in July. Volunteers are needed. Victory in Jesus Ministries do not let the cat in the room. It can not be resolved otherwise. Also don’t forget to mark your calendars for the Annual scholarship along with the VIJM choir. There are many other reasons for behavior problems. It Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Saturday, July 2 at South Applications for the David The church is located at 239 could be a medical condition interfering with the cat’s normal Columbus High School. Lawrence Scholarship are W. Columbus Street. elimination behavior which then can lead to house soiling. The Tabor City Visitor Center hours are Monday-Friday available in the First Mis- Kidney disease, thyroid and liver diseases lead to increased from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Saturday’s from 10 a.m. until sionary Baptist Church office drinking which of course leads to additional urination. Age- 2 p.m. Stop by and get information about the beautiful state of at 505 S. Wilkes Street, Chad- Abundant Life related diseases can also influence the inability to get to the N.C. and her many destination spots. Free Our State magazines, bourn for interested graduat- litter box on time. phone books, N.C. and Tabor City maps are available as well. ing students. Pick up applica- AOG revival We once had a rescue cat use the floor next to the litter box That’s what’s happening in Tabor City this week. tions between 11:30 a.m.-4:30 Abundant Life Assembly of rather then the litter and after thinking it through we realized Until next week…… p.m. Monday and Wednesday- God will hold its spring revival the cat was declawed and our litter was obviously too hard on Friday in the office. Applica- Sunday, April 3-Wednesday, the paws. To hopefully solve this we placed an additional box tions must be completed and April 6. Sunday service will with soft litter adjacent to the other box. It did the trick, no more postmarked by April 25. be held at 10:45 a.m. and 6 inappropriate soiling. Living Hope offers free p.m. Weeknight services will Charlene High is the former publisher and editor of Natural be held at 7 p.m. with guest Pet magazine, and has been involved with breeding horses, dogs prenatal vitamins Volunteers speaker William McGee of Los and cats for more than 30 years. If you would like more informa- Angeles, Calif. tion or if you have an opinion on this topic, just send an email In an effort to better serve service of Living Hope, which Jerry Spivey is the pastor. to [email protected] or write “yourpetrx” care of this their pregnant clients and to is celebrating 25 years of ser- needed for newspaper. promote better health in Co- vice to Columbus County. Oth- You can also see us on Facebook at https://www.facebook. lumbus County, Living Hope er services include free preg- Meals of Love Westside Alumni com/yourpetrxtopics. Pregnancy Support Services nancy tests and estimated due Lower Cape Fear Hospice has begun offering a free dates necessary for applying is looking for volunteers to call meeting 6-month supply of prenatal for Medicaid for Pregnant help with its Meals of Love The National Westside Zion Plain MBC pre- Applications for vitamins to women who have Women, and an Earn While program at the hospice care Alumni Association will hold pastor celebration positive pregnancy tests. You Learn incentive program. center. its call meeting Thursday, S’Berry pageant This allows a pregnant Living Hope provides ser- Volunteers prepare meals April 7 at 6 p.m. Zion Plain Missionary Bap- Applications for The N.C. woman to begin taking prena- vices free of charge to all that are shared by families The meeting will be held tist Church of Nakina will hold Strawberry Festival pageant tal vitamins as early as pos- women regardless of age, in- visiting loved ones at the inpa- at 650 N. Smith Street, Chad- its pre-pastor celebration Fri- are available. Age require- sible in her pregnancy to help come or marital status. tient hospice care center at 206 bourn. day, April 1 at 7 p.m. in honor ments are 13-16 for princess, ensure her health and the The center is located at 116 Warrior Trail in Whiteville. of Pastor Rev. Mack Reed and 17-22 for queen. healthy development of her Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle Meals of Love allow families to wife, First Lady Brenda Reed. Applications can be picked- unborn child. International in Whiteville. concentrate on spending time Sandy Plain has up At CresCom Bank, Amy’s The vitamins have been Office hours are Mondays with their loved ones and take new pastor Turner HOPD youth revival Academy of Dance and BB&T provided to Living Hope needed breaks without having in Chadbourn, or call Cath- from 3-7 p.m. and Tuesdays Sandy Plain Missionary The House of Prayer and through a grant from Vitamin to leave the hospice care cen- erine Causey at 642-7924. and Thursdays from noon-4 Baptist Church announces the Deliverance will hold its youth Angels of Santa Barbara, Cal- ter. p.m. appointment of its new pastor revival Thursday, March 31and ifornia. “Home-cooked meals offer For more information, call Rev. Dr. Alphonse Turner Jr. of Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m nightly. Columbus County The provision of free pre- comfort to families dealing the 24-hour helpline at 642- Fayetteville. Worship service The guest speaker will be Rev. natal vitamins is the newest with a loved one’s life-limiting Leadership committee 2677. is held every second and fourth Shannon Spaulding. illness,” said Lisa Clark, com- Barbara Powell is the pastor. meets Tuesdays munity outreach coordina- Sunday at 11:15 a.m., Sunday The Columbus County tor for Columbus and Bladen school is held at 10 a.m. and Lake Waccamaw Whiteville Apparel Leadership Council Steering Liberty Hospice counties. “Many of them ex- Bible study is every Wednes- Committee meets each second press their gratitude at having day at 7 p.m. lunch April 2 Food ministry to Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue needs volunteers access to snacks and meals. Turner is married to Rober- Union members from Liberty Hospice needs vol- Community Park, Hallsboro. distribute food Having food available in the ta Thompson Turner, formerly Whiteville Apparel will meet unteers to provide patient of Chadbourn. This non-partisan, non-prof- Lake Waccamaw food min- hospice care center’s fam- Saturday, April 2 at 11 a.m at support. Any adult or teenag- The church is located at 902 it advocacy group encourages istry will distribute food to ily kitchen allows families to East Wind Chinese Restaurant ers interested in providing Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. participation of citizens will- those in need. spend as much time as possi- on 701 bypass in Whiteville. support for terminally ill pa- ing to collaborate to effect pow- The distribution days will ble with their loved ones.” For more information call tients call Tonia Neal at 641- erful, positive changes on the be the second Wednesday The welcoming setting of Geneva Thompson at 642-6612. 4095 or 733-5663. local, state and federal levels. and fourth Saturday of each the kitchen allows families Zion Plain BC pastor The hospice is located at 44 Group goals, bylaws, mem- month, from 9-10 a.m. at First access to needed nourishment McNeill Plaza. anniversary April 3 St. Luke A.M.E. Zion bership information and ap- Baptist Church, Sam Potts and the opportunity to inter- Zion Plain Missionary Bap- to hold play April 2 plications may be secured via Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. act and gain support from oth- tist Church of Nakina will hold email request at www.colum- Food recipients need only a er families going through the The Drama Team of St. Old New Hanover its pastor Rev. Mack Reed’s buscountyleadershipcouncil. photo ID to receive free food. same experience. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church will sixth anniversary Sunday, weebly.com or send written The partnering churches Genealogical Society “We rely on individuals and present the play “Deacon Wil- April 3. Morning service will request to Columbus County are Lake Waccamaw Method- groups to volunteer to help lie’s Last Will and Testament” meeting April 11 begin at 11:15. Leadership Council, P.O. Box ist Church, Lake Waccamaw with the Meals of Love pro- Saturday, April 2 at 4 p.m. Fred Willard, director of Lunch will be served. An 57, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442 Presbyterian Church, Little gram. Their kindness means a A meal will be served while Wheel of Hope Church and the Lost Colony Center for evening service will be held For more information call great deal to us and the fami- you watch the play. Donation First Baptist Church of Lake Science and Research, will at 4 p.m. with guest speaker Loris McClellon at 207-6574 or lies we serve,” Clark said. for the play and dinner will Waccamaw. speak Monday, April 11 from Rev. Weston Burgess Jr., pas- Bridget Stephens at 646-1164. For more information be $12. Come and see how the For more information call 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Northeast tor of New Light Missionary about Meals of Love and other members thought Deacon Wil- 646-3727. Library Branch, Pine Room on Baptist Church of Georgetown, volunteer opportunities, con- lie left them $1 million from solving one of America’s great- S.C. along with his choir and tact Clark at 620-2264 or email his life insurance policy and est historic mysteries: What congregation. [email protected] equally surprised to learn Greater Restoration happened to the colonists of food distribution what they had to do to collect. Roanoke Island in 1590? HomeCare MC sets The church is located at Greater Restoration Enrich- Revealing secrets hidden Cedar Hill FWBC located at 410 Martin Luther ment Center in Whiteville has on old maps, using satellite usher anniversary special Olympics King Drive, Bladenboro. TEFAP and commodity food imaging and metal detecting, April 3 meeting Rev. Hardy Ballard is the distributions every second performing archeological digs, pastor. Saturday and fourth Tuesday and administering a DNA Cedar Hill Freewill Baptist A special Olympics com- of each month beginning at project have all led to Willard’s Church will hold its ushers an- mittee meeting will meet the 10 a.m. for Columbus County team making some startling niversary Sunday, April 3 at 4 first Thursday of each month residents. discoveries that may change p.m. The guest preacher will at 6 p.m. at HomeCare Manage- For more information call the way we think about the be Rev. Anthony Rowell, pastor ment Corporation. The meet- PLEASE 641-0800. “lost” colony. of New Mt. Zion Missionary ing is for individuals who want GREC is located at 3490 The big question is, “Was it Baptist Church along with to help improve and grow the RECYCLE James B. White Hwy. South. ever lost?” his choir and congregation. special Olympics program in Co-sponsored by the Old Ushers are asked to dress in Columbus County. New Hanover Genealogical So- uniform for the grand march. HomeCare MC is located at ciety and New Hanover County The church is located on 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., DNA and Genealogy Public Library. Georgia Pacific Road. Whiteville. Interest Group Bishop Rudolph Powell is For more information call Jennifer Moore at 640-1153. Group meets once a month the pastor. before the Old New Hanover JCPC meetings Genealogical Society meeting The Juvenile Crime Pre- to discuss how DNA can help RENT-A-CAR vention Council meetings your genealogy research. Be- are on the first Wednesday ginners are welcome Monday, SHORT $ 95 of each month at noon in the April 11 from 5:30-6:15 in the 19 Whiteville City Schools Civic Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Northeast Library Pine Room. Room. BROS. 642-4175 After You Read. The News Reporter, Thursday, March 31, 2016 -- 5C PEOPLE’S PHARMACY get rid of mice, a cat or two Powder seems perfect for Metamucil and Imodium not a senior citizen, we are might work. 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Columbus County Baldwin Branch MBC Riegelwood AA meets Wednesdays Bible College enrolling clothes closet reopens The Riegelwood group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Columbus County Bible Col- The Baldwin Branch 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the USW Local 9-738, 102 Old Stage lege is now enrolling students Missionary Baptist Church Hwy. (87) at Riegelwood. for the spring semester 2016. Clothes Closet will be open Mill Branch to hold Day classes are also avail- Saturday, March 26 from 7-10 Southeastern COG appreciation program able. a.m. Clothing is available for chicken bog April 1 Mill Branch Church will The college is offering cer- the entire family. Southeastern Church of hold an appreciation program tificates in biblical studies, The food pantry “From God will sell chicken bog for Marie Ganus Sunday, April associate bachelor, master and His table to yours” will also plates Friday, April 1 from 11 3. doctorate degrees. This is an be open from 10 a.m.-noon. a.m-2 p.m. On the program will be MLC accredited Bible college. Identification and personal The cost is $6 per plate and Choir, Rays of Hope, The Bald- For more information con- transportation is required. include chicken bog, green win Singers, Emanuel Boykin tact Dr. Tanty A. Freeman, No fees are involved to re- beans, roll and cake. Eat in or Company and Tony Campbell dean of Columbus County ceive assistance from either take out. Five or more plates and The Goldenaires. Bible College at 619-7111 or ministry. can be delivered to the Tabor 655-8971. Baldwin Branch is located City area. By His Grace church The college is housed in at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in For more information or to announcement Community Prayer House, Elizabethtown. order tickets, call 653-7788. By His Grace Ministries 17362 Sam Potts Hwy., Bolton. Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the The church is located on the has moved to its new location, pastor. (Submitted photo) corner of 6th and Lewis Street. 5285 Main Street, Suite 18, Woodmen Life Chapter 130 in Cerro Gordo donated Weight Express Shallotte. Praying for Revival Word Up Bible study will be Krispy Kreme doughnuts to Chadbourn Senior Center Cancer Support held every Thursday at 6 p.m. for Valentines Day. Shown is Betty Hinson, right, meets Mondays To every child of God con- and worship service every presenting to Ruby Shelley, center coordinator. sider this as your personal open in Chadbourn Group meets Saturday at 5 p.m. invitation to attend a monthly People who want to lose The Cancer Support Group The minister of music is prayer meeting to pray for re- Cape Fear River Shad Magnolia MBC weight and learn to eat health- of Donayre Cancer Care Cen- Torey Bessent. vival in the local community. ier are invited to join “Weight ter of Columbus Regional Overseer Elgin Blake is the This call goes beyond de- Festival set April 16 spring revival Express” each Monday from Healthcare meets the second pastor. Magnolia Missionary Bap- nomination, race and/or size In an effort to preserve the 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chadbourn Wednesday of each month tist Church will hold its spring of the building where you wor- rich history and cultural tradi- Masonic Lodge at 417 E. Straw- from 9-10 a.m. in the CRHS revival beginning Sunday, ship as a church family. Global School tions of the African-American berry Blvd. Everyone is invited education department. The April 3 through Friday, April The location will change communities along the Cape and there are no fees involved, programs are free. of Ministry 8. Sunday service will begin from month to month as other Fear River, the Lower Bladen- although donations are accept- For more information and at 6 p.m. and Monday-Friday churches choose to host, but it enrolling students Columbus Historical Society ed. For more information call to register call 641-8220. nights at 7:30 p.m. There will George Baysden at 654-3911or will always occur on the First Global School of Ministry is is sponsoring the annual Cape be different guest speakers Rosa Watkins at 840-4904. Wednesday of the month at 7 now enrolling students. Fear River Shad Festival at each night. p.m. Global School of Ministry Kings Bluff, Lock & Dam #1 FUNDRAISERS For more information call For more information call is being offered free of charge in the Riegelwood area com- Clarkton PFWB Pastor Scott Cumbee at 625- Franklin Spaulding at 641-2377. through love offerings and munity of East Arcadia. First Presbyterian Church 9686. donations. The festival will begin at spring revival women have cookbooks for sale 10 a.m. Clarkton Pentecostal Individuals interested in By His Grace church for $5 each. The cookbooks are At 11 a.m. Deloris “Cookie” Freewill Baptist Church will learning how to receive biblical Chicken bog available at the church located at Brown demonstrates her fam- host its spring revival begin- announcement training and education without 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. ily tradition of preparing fried benefit plates ning Sunday, April 3 through By His Grace Ministries Office hours are Monday-Friday, paying the high cost of tuition shad, steamed roe and hush Wednesday, April 6. Sunday will hold church every Satur- 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. are invited to contact Minister Chicken bog plates to help puppies. service will begin at 6 p.m. and day at 5 p.m. Patrina Wright at 234-3092. with medical benefits for Roy Whiteville United Methodist 1 p.m. Local historian, Ear- Monday-Wednesday nights at The minister of music is Norris will be held Friday, Church women have prints of nestine Keaton will give an 7 p.m. The guest speaker will Torey Bessent. April 1 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church steeple, by the late Safe Harbor YC historical prospective entitled the Columbus County Sheriff ’s be Rev. Howard Jacobs. The event will be held at Martha Burns, for sale $40 each. “From Duncan King, pirate/ Office metal building. Plates For more information call the Waccamaw Community The print size is 17 x 23. Call the offers activities building, 5585 Waccamaw privateer and timber planta- are $7 and include chicken bog, Rev. Charlie Tatum at 991-6540. church office Monday-Thursday Safe Harbor Youth Center, School Road, Ash. tion owner to George Dickson, green beans, bread and dessert. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for pur- a ministry of New Life Church Overseer Elgin Blake is the chase at 642-3376. former slave and business- Eat in or take out. Delivery is of God is open to families and Clothing donations pastor. man,” and their contributions available for 10 or more plates. being accepted children each Friday night to the rise and expansion of For tickets call 770-2837. from 6:30-9:30 p.m. communities between the Walk Into Your Inheritance Mt. Olive FWB Sweet Home MBC Safe Harbor offers skat- Cape Fear River and the ACL Outreach Ministries is asking Services set at spring revival ing, basketball, Foosball, ping Railrood in Bladen and Colum- for clothing donations. spring revival Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist pong, volleyball, and other bus counties. Riegelwood- area American Legion Post Donations can be dropped Sweet Home Missionary Church will host its spring re- activities in a safe Christian descendants of Duncan King Pastor Robert D. Williams off at 1757 Stanley Road, Sup- Baptist Church will hold its vival beginning Sunday, April environment. and George Dickson as well as Sr. and his congregation will ply located near Cedar Grove spring revival beginning Sun- 10 at 6 p.m. with Rev. Jackie Children three and under historiansare invited to share hold services at the American Middle School. day, April 3 through Wednes- Strickland as the guest speak- are free, children four and over their thoughts on the subject. Legion Post Sunday mornings For more information call day, April 6. Sunday service er. are $5, with skate rental $1, and Flashback- Community Life at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. Elders Utrillia Johnson or will begin at 6 p.m. and Mon- Monday, April 11 through adults not skating with family Through the Lens of Mack John H. Johnson at 294-0656. day-Wednesday nights at 7:30 Friday, April 15 revival will are free. Munn will be on display. p.m. The guest speaker will be held at 7:30 p.m. nightly. For more information con- Southern Soul music by D.J. Brunswick Waccamaw be Pastor Jeff Stocks of Cedar The guest speaker will be Rev. tact Pastor Dwayne Dickerson George McLaurin. MBA institute Grove Baptist Church. There Timmy Hodge. There will be at 642-0130. will be special singing nightly. special singing each night. The Brunswick Waccamaw For more information call The church is located on Missionary Baptist Associa- Pastor Wayne Faulk at 770- Old Glade Road in North tion will hold its annual insti- 4832. Hallsboro. www.whiteville.com tute starting Monday, March 28-Friday, April 1 from 7-9 p.m. nightly at the association building. Institute classes include pastors and ordained minis- Are You Reading The News Reporter? ters, deacons and trustees, ushers, seniors, young adults, If you’re not reading The News Reporter, youth (3 classes), church mu- sic (send 2 choir members per you’re missing out on the latest local news and church), Sunday school and BTU, minister’s wives and sports coverage, as well as upcoming events, deacon wives class. interesting columns, weddings, sales, A new class has been added for licentiates/associate min- classifieds, and much more! isters taught by Rev. Thurman L. Chestnutt. 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Issue 13, 2016 Founded by Betty Debnam Growing pulses Mini Fact: According to the United Nations, India What’s The word produces the most pulses — about 25 pulse comes percent of those grown around the world. from the Latin Canada exports, or sells, more pulses than Your puls, meaning any other nation. India also imports, or “thick gruel, buys, the most pulses, about 25 percent of porridge, the world’s exports. mush.” Thirty percent to 40 percent of people Pulse? in India are vegetarian. This means they Iimage courtesy of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations don’t eat meat. (In the United States, only The United Nations observes special days, • easily stored. They last for months while about 2 percent of people are vegetarian.) weeks, years and decades with themes or keeping their nutritional value. That means With the International Year of Pulses, topics that the international group hopes to food is still available even between harvests. the U.N. hopes that educating the world raise awareness about. This year, the U.N. has • water efficient. While it takes 3,434 about these valuable crops can help end declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses. gallons of water to produce 2.2 pounds of hunger and provide food security for all. What are pulses? beef, it takes only 13 gallons to produce 2.2 We think of a pulse as the beating of a pounds of lentils. heart. But pulse has another meaning. Pulses Nutrition are a group of crops that include dry beans, Pulses are about 20 percent to 25 percent dry peas, chickpeas and lentils. protein, providing more than wheat or rice For many centuries, these types of crops (cereals). They are high in fiber, minerals and have been an important part of the diet of B vitamins. These crops also have low fat civilizations. In fact, growing pulses dates back content and no cholesterol. They’re gluten-free. to 8000 B.C. They are especially essential to But what does this all mean?

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We need Pulses are important to food security some fat and cholesterol, but too because they are: much can be unhealthy. On the Web: • nutritious, providing protein, vitamins, Gluten is a protein found in wheat • youtu.be/5gmzXnkRYh4 fiber and minerals. and other grains. Some people • fao.org/pulses-2016/recipes/en/ • easy and inexpensive to grow. Farmers can • bit.ly/1SebmNS get sick when they eat gluten. eat and sell the pulses they grow, then use the leftover plants to feed animals or enrich the soil. These nutritious foods are even more At the library: • helpful in making land more productive. important in nations where food supplies are • “Beans and Other Pulses” by limited. Rachel Eugster They are adaptable to changing climates. release dates: Jan. 23-29, 2016 04 (16) The Mini Page® © 2016 Universal Uclick Next Week: Super Bowl turns 50 Issue 04, 2016 Founded by Betty Debnam $haring Mini Fact: For many people, sharing with others Currency, who have less has become an important Money or coins part of their budget. We call this Try ’n’ Find Mini Jokesand paper charitable giving. money, If you have ever dropped coins in a red Matters has been kettle during the holidays or placed money Words that remind us of pulses are hidden in this used for in a collection plate at church, you have about 3,000 shared your money. But you can also plan puzzle. Some words are hidden backward, and some William: What happensyears. your sharing. Have you made a New Year’s resolution when$aving you illegally My Budget letters are used twice. See if you can find: to save money? Perhaps you received money People save money for different reasons. They as a gift and want to save it. 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(Submitted photo) From left, first row: Jorge Vaena, Natltaly Razo, Timo Solano, and masonry advisor advisor chef Sherman Axelberg, Cierra McNeil, Hannah Brown, Preston Prince, Zeuz Fred Mason Jr.; middle row: Blair Watts, Emily Pridgen, Tasia Grate, Maria Torres, Rivera, Patricia Faulk, Ari Pattillo, Amreen Nagra, Chance Holmes-Snowden, Justin Allegra Diaz, drafting advisor Lionel Sweat, Isaiah Stephens, Caitlyn Soles, Autumn Lee, Garrett Parker, Ethan Cribb and broadcasting advisor Alisha Alston; not pictured: Brown, Hailey Powell, Chrissilynn Ammons and Shayla Arruda; back row: culinary Charles Townsend and Aaron Tyler. CCCA wins 10 events, 26 medals WCHS Class of ’06 WCHS 50th at SkillsUSA South Central Rally planning reunion reunion in May The West Columbus High The Class of 1966, the first By EMILY PRIDGEN 2016-17 school year, Autumn School Class of 2006 is plan- graduating class of West Co- CCCA SkillsUSA Reporter Brown. Brown said that her ning its 10-year class re- lumbus High School is plan- sister, Caitlyn Soles, who union. Columbus Career and had been a regional officer If interested in partici- ning its 50th year reunion for College Academy had a for the past three years, had pating in activities or tak- May 14. All graduates include great turnout recently for a huge influence on her de- ing part in planning contact Chadbourn, Cerro Gordo, Ev- this year’s SkillsUSA 2016 cision to become an officer. Phylisa Collier at msp.col- ergreen and Fair Bluff. Regional Rally. CCCA took “Getting to see the impact [email protected] or call Am- Anyone who would like to the most students ever, 28, SkillsUSA has had on my sis- ber Lee at 336-493-9808 or join help or attend the reunion this year. CCCA brought ter made me want that same the class group on Facebook should contact one of the com- home 26 medals, 13 of which experience,” says Brown. at www.facebook.com/wch- mittee members to provide were first place. “Being in Skills isn’t just sclassof2006. contact information: Gary First place medals were about the competition. Not Bass, 840-3611 or colbass1@ earned in Audio/Radio Pro- only are we learning how to WHS ’96 class gmail.com, NancyYates Dove duction, Television (Video) present and carry ourselves at [email protected] or Production, Commercial Ann Nobles Lanier at ealani- as professionals, but we are (Submitted photo) plans reunion Baking, Culinary Arts, Cu- also learning other life skills [email protected]. Whiteville High School linary Arts Skill Showcase that will help us in the fu- St. Patrick’s Day Class of 1996 is planning a Individual, Culinary Arts ture. Being an officer to me Students in Rebecca Long’s pre-K class at Chadbourn 20th year reunion, which will WCHS class Skill Showcase, Pledge, Ma- means commitment and new Elementary School enjoyed learning about St. Patrick’s be held the weekend of Oct. sonry, Masonry Estimating, responsibilities.” reunion meeting Day and celebrated by having a parade at the school. 15, 2016. and Masonry Poster. CCCA hopes to continue The 1974 class reunion For more information CCCA also has a new to progress in SkillsUSA by committee of West Columbus email Blake Biser Brookshire SkillsUSA Regional Offi- attracting even more stu- Registration at Whiteville Primary High School will meet Friday, at jblakebrookshire@gmail. cer, Autumn Brown, for the dents to join over time. Whiteville Primary School Primary have many ad- April 1 at 6 p.m. at Hardee’s in will begin accepting appli- vantages. There is a fully com or visit www.facebook. Chadbourn. cations for the Pre-K pro- stocked library with more com/groups/whsclassof96. Any 1974 graduate of gram and registration for than 20,000 books. Our books WCHS may attend. Kindergarten for the 2016- cover sight words and go up 2017 school year. Whiteville to a 4th grade reading level Old Dock Elem. Primary is a Pre-K through with a few titles that are on kindergarten ECHS plant sale 2nd grade school with ap- even higher levels. We have a The East Columbus FFA proximately 581 students. strong, active PTA. We have registration will hold its plant sale fun- There is a faculty of 41 cer- classes in computer lab, mu- Old Dock Elementary draiser beginning Monday, tified teachers (all highly sic, art, media, and guidance. School will hold its kinder- April 4 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. qualified) and 22 teacher as- There is also physical educa- garten registration Thurs- daily until all plants are sold. sistants. Forty-four percent tion with a certified physical day, April 7 and Friday, April The plant sale will be held in of our staff hold advanced education teacher and coach. 8. the greenhouse behind the degrees. Whiteville Primary In addition there is daily re- If your child will be five school. employs 11 National Board cess time on one of five play- years old on or before Aug. Hanging baskets are $8 Certified teachers and a Na- ground areas available for 31 go to the school for an ap- and include Spider plants, tional Board Certified school students. plication and to schedule an Sweet Potato Vine, Wave Pe- counselor. We also employ a Whiteville Primary teach- appointment. tunias and mixed succulents; full-time nurse to meet your es the Common Core Cur- 6-inch pots are $3 and include child’s health needs. riculum and was selected Geraniums, Dragon Wing Homecoming King and Queen Students at Whiteville as part of a grant for teach- Columbus CA BBQ Chadbourn Middle School recently crowned eighth Begonia, New Guinea Impa- ing habits of the mind and dinner/auction tiens, Coleus (large variety), graders Delorion Smith and Andrickia Gause Home- gifted intelligent behaviors. Caswell Center Columbus Christian Acad- Agaratum, Wave Petunia and coming King and Queen. Andrikia’s Parents are Gertie Students are always willing emy will hold a BBQ dinner Purple Heart. Ganus and Quinton Ganus of Chadbourn. Delorion’s scholarships to tell you that at Whiteville and auction Saturday, April Marigolds and Impatiens parents are Shavonda Collins of Chadbourn and Anto- Primary we are “Ready to are available 9 at 6 p.m. are $1 for a 4-pack. Vegetable nio Smith. care, ready to be safe, and plants are also available such The Caswell Center Foun- Proceeds will benefit the ready to learn.” as tomatoes (Homestead, Beef dation Inc. has announced student library and technol- To apply for Pre-K or reg- Steak, Roma and Rainbow), the availability of three ogy center. ister for kindergarten, come Peppers (Cali, Bell, Sweet $1,000 scholarships for the The academy is located at Whiteville by the office at Whiteville Banana), Squash (crook and 2016-2017 academic school 623 Warrior Trail. Primary. For Pre-K, your straight neck), Watermelon year. To qualify, applicants For tickets call 642-6196. child must be four years of (Charleston Grey and Crim- City schools menu must be a rising college se- Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with age on or before Aug. 31. To son Sweet) and Cantaloupe nior or working toward a each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and register for kindergarten, (Hale’s Best). graduate degree with an Credit Union Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. your child must be five years For more information call allied health, education or MONDAY, APRIL 4: - Breakfast - Cereal Bar, Graham of age on or before Aug. 31. scholarships Ashley Fowler at 646-4094. psychology major in one of Crackers, Banana, Orange Juice. 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Lunch - Sloppy Joe/Bun or Corn Dog Nuggets, day of school. and developmental disabili- SECU Foundation’s “People uled, but will meet at 7 p.m. Pinto Beans, Cuke Dippers, Fruit Cocktail. You may pick up registra- ties after graduation. Helping People” high school Thursday, April 7 in the me- THURSDAY, APRIL 7: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Mixed tion packets from the school The scholarships will be and community college dia center. Dried Fruit, Orange Juice. Lunch - BBQ Chicken/Biscuit or office from 9-4 Monday-Fri- available to qualified appli- scholarship programs. Both Steak & Gravy/Biscuit, Creamed Potatoes, Collard Greens, day. For your convenience, cants residing in one of the programs represent the al- Apple. a kindergarten registration 38 counties, which includes location of more than $4 mil- FRIDAY, APRIL 8: - Breakfast - Pop Tart, Orange Wedges, night will be held Tuesday, Columbus County. lion in scholarships annu- Apple Juice. Lunch - Pizza or Ham & Cheese/Bun, Crinkle April 26 from 5-7 p.m. At the To learn more about eli- registration night, packets ally, providing students with PLEASE Fries, Carrot Dippers, Pineapple Tidbits. gibility requirements or to will also be available and you the resources to help pursue receive an application, con- may turn in completed pack- their dream of attaining a tact Danielle Howell, execu- ets. Tours of the school will college education. RECYCLE Columbus tive director, at (252) 208-3790 be given during this night The 2016 grant renewal or danielle.howell@dhhs. and kindergarten teachers now brings the Foundation’s County schools menu nc.gov or visit www.cas- will be available to meet your collective financial commit- Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with wellcenterfoundation.com. child and answer any ques- ment to more than $50 mil- each meal. 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