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Sports See page 2-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, November 30, 2015 Friends can’t save fisherman who drowned Saturday By LES HIGH rescuers then concentrated Volume 125, Number 44 Editor their search. Whiteville, North Carolina Diver Scott Hyatt reported A Lumberton man drowned the grass in the trench was Saturday while fishing on In- several feet deep. 75 Cents man Lake north of Whiteville Brunswick Search and Res- despite heroic efforts by friends cue brought a springer spaniel, to rescue him. which is used to conduct un- Officials suspended the derwater cadaveric searches, Inside search at dusk Sunday and to the scene and attempted to resumed around 8 a.m., this locate Lowery. Emergency Man- 2-A morning. A robotic submarine agement Director Kay Worley • Election filing is expected to be brought in said the dog had a few possible from Wilmington to assist. hits. Combined with informa- begins Dec. 1. Virl Lowery, 62, of Lum- tion from the helicopter crew, • Economic berton was fishing with three rescuers have narrowed their developer’s trip to friends who were brothers search area today. The subma- when one of the men saw Low- rine should help navigate the Canada ‘All about ery leaned back in his boat heavy grass. building around 4 p.m. The man re- Lowery reportedly had a his- relationships.’ sumed fishing, then heard a tory of heart trouble. About 50 loud splash. When he looked Search and rescue boats from several departments launch Sunday morning in an at- friends and relatives gathered back, he didn’t see Lowery in tempt to find a Lumberton fisherman who drowned in Inman Lake north of Whiteville on the far shore Sunday dur- 5-A his one-man boat. Saturday afternoon. The search included dive teams, a helicopter and cadaver dog. ing the search and recovery • ‘Listen to the South One of the brothers rowed or operation. Wind’ book sales motored to the site and jumped He was treated at the scene the search off when it became Around 1:30 p.m., Sunday, a Departments responding surprise authors.’ into the water where Lowery by Whiteville Rescue paramed- dangerous for divers to remain helicopter from Bladen County were Columbus County Sher- fell in. The water temperature ics but did not require trans- in the cold water. Sheriff ’s Office attempted to iff ’s Office, Whiteville Rescue, was the mid to low 40s. The port to the hospital. The dive team and boats and locate Lowery, who was wear- Tabor City Fire, Lake Wacca- brother became hypothermic Columbus County Sheriff ’s rescuers from fire and rescue ing dark clothing. The pilot maw Fire, Lake Waccamaw Res- DIDYOB? and began to struggle himself. Office dive team members and departments reconvened the reported that the water was cue Auxiliary, North Whiteville Did you observe ... Exhausted, he was pulled to the fire and rescue department search around 8 a.m. Sunday clear, but a 14-foot trench filled Fire, Columbus County Emer- side of another boat and clung volunteers attempted to locate morning. Boats using sonar with deep grass in the lake pre- gency Management, Bladen to the gunwale until the boat Lowery until dark Saturday, but units searched the lake in grids vented good visibility for the County Sheriff ’s Office and Anna Hall Rich- reached shore. Sheriff Lewis Hatcher called but could not locate Lowery. helicopter crew. That’s where Brunswick Search and Rescue. ardson elected as president of the Whiteviulle Junior Woman’s Club? She Solons reflect on lengthy Lumberton Vereen trial is a third-generation attorney to run president followinbg 2015 legislative session is probable in the footsteps of By ALLEN TURNER for District 13 her mother, Suzanne Staff Writer this week Senate seat nTwo charges of first-degree murder King Hall (the 1980s) Sen. Jane Smith, D-Robeson, By NICOLE CARTRETTE where half-brothers were victims in and her grandmoth- and Rep. Ken Waddell, D-Colum- News Editor December 2010. er, Dorothy King bus, addressed members of the Columbus County Intergovern- A Lumberton attorney says he will By BOB HIGH (the 1950s). ... Tim mental Council in Lake Wacca- file to run as a Republican for the N.C. Staff Writer maw Monday night and reflected Brookshire of Green- District 13 Senate seat. on the recently completed and Danny Earl Britt, 36, said Sunday he Jerome Williams, 39, and Lee Otis Vereen, ville, S.C., crossing aptly dubbed “long” session of Smith Waddell will challenge incumbent and retired 42, were robbed and killed in less than 10 the finish line first in the legislature that concluded in Jane Smith (D-Lumberton) for the seat minutes in the Ridgeland Acres Trailer Park September. and that’s why we were there for the Madison Street that represents Robeson and Columbus off Shug Norris Road southeast of Tabor City Smith decried the length of the so long.” counties. on Dec. 12, 2010. Gobble-Wobble session, which ran nearly nine “A couple of really good things Smith is a former educator and re- Several people were arrested for the mur- months. “It was a very long ‘long’ happened at the legislature for Co- 5K Run held on tired real estate broker who has served ders of the two men. Williams, from Longs, session,” she said, “but – believe lumbus County,” said Smith, who Thanksgiving morn- one term in the Senate. S.C., was at the trailer park that Sunday eve- me – it was not us (Democrats) represents Columbus and Robeson “This will be my first run for politi- ning to do what he usually did each Sunday ing? ... Woodfield who kept us there for so long. We counties in the legislature’s upper cal office,” Britt said. “I’ve always had – eat supper with his mother. The victims had a majority (Republicans) in chamber and who will be seeking Road in Whiteville a love for politics and I have always had were killed less than 200 feet apart. the House and Senate, and they re-election next year. It’s likely this week that Dryan Escabedo filled with Christ- couldn’t get along with each other, See Session, page 10-A See Session, page 10-A Vereen, 26, will be tried on two counts of mas lights high in first-degree murder for his involvement in the trees? ... the deaths. A session of Superior Court opens here today (Monday), Nov. 30, with Vereen County Deaths Winsett brings Christmas Murder See Vereen, page 4-A Whiteville Mystery to Whiteville Dec. 11 Joann McDaniel Parker By NICOLE CARTRETTE A facility with athletic courts, Christmas parade Johnny O’Neal Sellers News Editor meeting rooms and indoor swim- Chadbourn ming pool where swimming lessons traditions continue Jimmie Travis Ward Sr. A shot rings out, a body hits and competitions could be held the floor and everyone becomes a would greatly benefit the commu- By NICOLE CARTRETTE Missouri Blackwell Nobles suspect when Jerry Winsett, a.k.a. nity, she said. News Editor Cerro Gordo Detective Jericho West, is part of “That is something the county Elizabeth Y.G. Blackwell the dinner party. does not have and it would stimu- For Peace Baptist Church and a number of Tabor City Winsett’s Murder Mystery Pro- late the economy if we could offer volunteers not affiliated with the church, the Mary Small Williamson ductions has partnered with the a venue for ball games and sporting Whiteville Christmas Parade is a labor of love. Columbus County Youth and Fami- events,” Evers said. “We can’t do this without a lot of volun- Doris Wright Coker lies Association to bring a little The organization’s premiere fun- teers,” said parade chairman Carol Clark. Clarendon drama, mystery and dinner to the draiser is the TIPS Dinner and Taste This is the third year the parade has been Earline Ward Stanley Whiteville City Schools Civic room of Columbus. organized by Peace Baptist and Clark re- Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Evers said the organization is members how she and others felt when they The cast for the Christmas Din- very involved in the community thought there might not be a parade. ner Theater includes Murder Mys- and tries to support events like safe “Whiteville has to have a Christmas pa- tery Production entertainers who Jerry Winsett nights and other recreational activi- rade,” Clark said. “That is a long standing Index have offered dinner-theater at the ties across the county. tradition and if nobody else is going to step Myrtle Beach House of Blues for Tickets for the Friday night event up and do, well, why can’t we?” Editorials ...... 8-A Report.” 10 years. are $30 and include a meal catered Clark said it is an opportunity for the Obituaries ...... 7-A He has appeared on countless “We have a couple of local actors by the Todd House. Proceeds from church to put Christ back in Christmas. commercials including the first Sports ...... 1-B and actresses participating as well. the Christmas Murder Mystery “Christmas is all about Christ; it’s not about “Time To Make The Donuts” com- Crime ...... 4-A It’s going to be pretty funny,” said Dinner Theatre go to support the shopping,” Clark said. mercial for Dunkin Donuts. Meleah Collier Evers, a CCYFA CCYFA. Other CCYFA sponsored With that in mind, baby Jesus has been Lifestyles ...... 5-A The award winning Winsett has volunteer. “There are still a good events that are part of the Vineland the grand marshal of the parade since Peace played roles ranging from Charlie number of tickets available.” Christmas include a Lego Competi- started organizing the parade. Brown to Ben Franklin. Winsett, a professional actor tion at Vineland Depot in Whiteville “Baby Jesus will always be the parade mar- He was also featured in several with guest roles in shows such as on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. shal,” Clark said. movies including “Out Of Caro- “Newhart,” “Coach,” “Garry Shan- Competitors should build their It is just one of many ways that Clark said lina,” which was filmed in Columbus dling Show” and others launched the entry prior to the event with judging the church is connecting with the community. County. entertainment company more than to begin at 3:15 p.m. Cost to enter On Thanksgiving Day the church hosted Evers has been volunteering with a decade ago. the Lego competition is $5 per entry. a free dinner and served 250 people, Clark the CCYFA since 1999 and says the Winsett has starred in the recur- Cash prizes will be awarded in youth said. Friday, while many people were in the nonprofit’s major goal is to one day ring role of Mayor Lloyd Lloyd in the and adult divisions. mad rush of Black Friday shopping, a group bring a wellness center for all ages Nickelodeon series, “The Snooker to the county. See Mystery, page 10-A See Parades, page 10-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, November 30, 2015 Economic developer’s trip to Canada Election filing begins Dec. 1 ‘All about building relationships’ Contests for U.S., state and board of elections. Districts the seat that includes repre- By ALLEN TURNER local offices begin Tuesday, Two (James Prevatte), Three sentation of all of Columbus Staff Writer Dec. 1. (Giles “Buddy” Byrd), Four (P. and portions of Robeson and The 2016 primary includes Edwin Russ) and Five (Trent Bladen counties. Columbus County eco- Democrat and Republican Burroughs) are up for election. Judicial seats, the District nomic developer Gary Lanier races for state and U.S. House The Register of Deeds (Kan- Attorney, state cabinet and recently returned from a five- and Senate, judgeships, state dace Bullock), state senator gubernatorial seats, and U.S. day trip to Canada that he de- cabinet positions, governor and state House seats are also House and Senate filings take scribed as “all about building and lieutenant governor, and up for election. place in Raleigh. relationships.” U.S. president. The filing pe- Incumbent Sen. Jane Smith Filing fees for races where While Lanier, always some- riod runs Dec. 1 at noon and (D-Lumberton) recently an- candidates can sign up locally what reticent when talking ends Dec. 21 at noon. nounced that she will file for are as follows: about economic development This coming year will be re-election to the District 13 While seats on the Riegel- efforts, came away from the the first time in recent history Senate seat that serves Colum- wood Sanitary District are journey feeling optimistic but Columbus County economic developer Gary Lanier, left, that North Carolina will hold a bus and Robeson counties. non-partisan, filing will take did not go into detail about during the Select USA foreign direct investment recruit- March 15 primary, rather than Brenden Jones, (R-Tabor place during the same period, what economic gains might ing event in Toronto, Canada with U.S. ambassador to in May. City), has announced he in- with elections on the board set come from the trip. Canada Bruce Heymann, right, Joe Melvin of North Caro- The General Assembly last tends to run for the District 46 for Nov. 8 as well. Filing fee for He and Joe Melvin flew lina’s Southeast Regional Partnership and Juawana Col- year voted to join other “early House seat currently held by the Sanitary Board is $5. to Toronto on Monday, Nov. bert of the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of primary” states to have more Ken Waddell (D-Chadbourn). For more information, call 17, to represent North Caro- Commerce. impact on the presidential Waddell recently announced the Columbus County Board lina’s Southeast, a 16-county primaries. he will not seek reelection to of Elections at 640-6609. Four Columbus County economic development group dialogue, he’s actually been sure that, when they do come commissioner seats will be based in Elizabethtown. They impressed enough to not only down to this area to look at on the ballot, according to the attended the “Select USA” for- consider us for his company, possible locations and they’re eign direct investment recruit- but also to open the door and making their plans, that they Lake EMS set to ing event in Toronto, Ontario, extend the dialogue to a cou- want to come down and go by the financial center of Canada. ple of other companies he’s the county that Gary is in.” Newspaper needs And while Lanier and Mel- aware of who are thinking He said companies don’t help needy family vin were representing this about coming to the U.S.” take part in a conference like your Christmas area in Toronto, other del- Lanier said that a Cana- Select USA unless they have Lake Waccamaw EMS clothes and size 12 shoes. egates from North Carolina’s dian group meets monthly an interest in looking at what memories Station 30 is attempting to The girl wears size 7-8 Southeast also were recruiting to discuss issues and share the United State has to offer help a needy family with clothing and size 13 shoes. for the area at an aerospace The News Reporter needs clothing, toys, food and mon- Any donations to this information. “He’s passing for expansion opportunities. your stories ... your memories trade show in the Canadian ey during the holidays. worthy cause would be all sorts of information “We try to be real aggres- for its annual Christmas memo- capitol city of Ottawa. Two children, a 4-year-old greatly appreciated and can about us to other company sive,” Lanier said. “For ex- ries section. “Because it’s all about re- boy and a 6-year-old girl, be taken to the Rescue Build- presidents he knows are ample, last year there was a All materials must be sub- lationships, you just have to need clothing and shoes. ing at 1402 Old Hwy. 74 before looking to expand into the national food products show mitted by Tuesday, Dec. 8. keep nurturing those rela- The boy wears size 6-7 Dec. 15. United States. Again, it’s all and we were one of only six or Submissions may be hand- tionships and keep the lines about relationships,” Lanier seven groups that were there delivered to The News Reporter. of communication open and said. making a pitch.” They may be mailed to: Fuller follow up,” Lanier said. During the conference, Lanier is well-traveled in Royal, The News Reporter, P. O . 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By JEFFERSON WEAVER said from the first call she re- Staff Writer ceived about the tornado, she began making phone calls Faustino Castro Lopez seeking help for the family. was his usual reserved The medicine wheel, she self as more than 50 people said, is symbolic of the four crowded into his new home winds, and God’s love. near Bolton. “This is designed to pro- His wife, Germahina Baza mote healing in your house,” Mundo, however, was over- Freeman said. whelmed. The wheel was hung near “God has been so good a hand-carved cross made to us,” she said through an by Bob Sayler, a disaster vol- interpreter. unteer from Pennsylvania. Thanks to more than The cross was presented by $35,000 in donations and Rev. Cliff Harvell, superin- thousands of man-hours tendent of the N.C. United of volunteers, the family Methodist Disaster Recovery. took title to their new home Harvell noted that the on Nov. 22, just in time for cross is decorated with Thanksgiving. scenes of the biblical Christ- “This is what it is all mas story. about,” said Rev. Sam Loy “The gift of Jesus Christ of Lake Waccamaw United lasts forever,” he said. “It Methodist Church. “This is isn’t confined to a season.” the type of service God calls Elmer was also present- on us to give to our brothers ed a new Bible by the fam- and sisters.” ily’s church, the Prince of The Lopez family lost their Peace Pentecostal Church home in May when an F1 of Bolton. tornado skipped across U.S. While the soft-spoken Lo- 74-76 north of Bolton, and de- Millie Freeman of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe presents a medicine wheel to Germa Mundo. The local tribe was one pez smiled and politely said stroyed everything Lopez and of a number of groups that helped raise money or donated supplies for the rebuilding project. “No,” when encouraged to his family had been working offer a few words, his wife on for years. Germahina – commonly One of their grandchil- We all saw a family in need, of need,” he said, “and now called ‘Germa’ by her fam- dren, Elmer, age 10, survived and stepped up to do what we it was our turn to help him. ily, and “The Boss” by re- by sheltering in the only needed to do.” The more I learned about this covery volunteers – wiped room of the house left stand- Rev. Willard McPherson of family, the more special they away tears, and through ing. Poultry pens, a pasture Pine Forest Baptist Church became.” Noyola, thanked everyone where the family’s pet pony echoed Guitierrez. Millie Freeman of the who helped with the project. and goat grazed, and stacks “It’s because of our God Waccamaw Siouan tribe “This is all a miracle of of building materials Lo- that we are all together here presented the family with God,” she said. “Thank you. pez was using to expand the today, and he saw us through,” a medicine wheel. Freeman Just, thank you.” home were scattered across a McPherson said. He read quarter-mile section of flat- from Chapter 12 of the Gos- tened forest. pel of Mark, with Guadelupe Although the late-after- Noyolo translating for the CD Rates are rising noon tornado did cause some non-English speakers in the problems throughout the group. Bolton, Freeman and Liv- Rev. George Wennerberg ingston Chapel communities, of the Delco Seventh Day the Lopez home was the only Adventist Church offered a residence destroyed. With the Rev. Sam Loy by her side, Germa Mundo thanks scripture from Matthew 25:34- Within minutes, friends the crowd for the help in rebuilding the family’s home. 40, where Christ instructs his and family members were on followers that caring for the 6 Months $2,500.00 Minimum the scene cleaning up, com- together. The house that be- since before Hurricane Floyd. needy is the same as caring forting Elmer, and making came the Castros’ new home Most worked together in the for God. .35% APY plans to help the family. came into a dealership the Riegelwood tornado in 2006, “If we do not care for our Chris Rhodes, a friend of day Loy called Oakwood. but this was one of the first brothers and sisters in a tan- the family was one of the first “I kept at the folks above times the full resources of gible way,” Wennerberg said, 12 Months $2,500.00 Minimum on the scene that day. me to make sure we could all the groups came together “we will not be ready for His “Faustino will do anything give them a good deal,” Walk- on such a scale for one family. coming.” he can to help somebody,” er said. The rebuilding project was In his blessing of the new .45% APY Rhodes said. “The whole fam- That deal came with a like “a rollercoaster ride,” home, Loy reminded every- ily is good people.” surprise, Loy said at the ser- Loy said. one that the project didn’t just Throughout the summer, vice – and more evidence, he “Every time there was happen. 24 Months $5,000.00 Minimum United Methodist Disaster said, of a divine hand in the a need,” he said, “God pro- “From dreams and hopes Recovery volunteers and the recovery effort. vided.” came hard work,” he said, .55% APY N.C. Baptist Men Disaster Re- “We initially thought we The effort brought together “and your hard work became lief led a coordinated effort to had 30 days to come up with disaster recovery volunteers a reality.” The annual percentage yield(APY) assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. APY is accurate as of today and is subject to change at any time and without notice. Penalty for early help the Lopez family rebuild. the remaining money for the from all faiths and across the He described how, from the withdrawals may apply. The all-volunteer force home,” Loy told the crowd, county. Patricia Guitierrez of first few minutes after the tor- 2065 Andrew Jackson Hwy. 183 John Riegel Rd. was comprised of individu- “then we found out we had Catholic Charities noted that nado tore through the woods 1629 S. Madison St. Leland Whiteville Riegelwood als and emergency response three days. All we could do is denomination played no role and swamp behind the home, 910-383-1650 910-655-2274 teams from Presbyterian, start praying and calling. in the recovery. “people were here. 910-317-0071 Catholic, Lutheran, Pente- “The next day, I got a call As she lit a ceremonial “Faustino has been there Visit us at: www.RiegelwoodFCU.org costal and Seventh Day Ad- from Carey (Fleming) and candle in the Lopez’ living for other people in their time ventist churches, as well the N.C. Baptist Men. They room, Guitierrez said the as a few paid craftspeople told me the balance would be “new home and new friend- and specialists. Some of the taken care of.” ships” were universal. Lopez family stayed on site, The Mundo-Castro proj- “This is about serving living in a motor home loaned ect was not the first time God,” she said. “This isn’t by a volunteer. the recovery groups worked about being Methodist, Bap- COLUMBUS Prior to the home dedica- together. 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Cocaine Nov. 23 on Joshua Wade Williamson, a charge of 27, of Tar possession A springer spaniel from the Brunswick County Search and Rescue team tries to locate the scent of a Lumberton man Landing of a Bersa who fell from his boat and drowned Saturday afternoon at Inman’s Lake. Road, Ever- Thunder .380 Pridgen green – on pistol on the probation grounds of Whiteville High Vereen after a con- School on a warrant obtained Continued from page 1-A He ‘thought it was a deer’ viction on by Whiteville Police Detective A Walker hound deer dog, valued at $1,000 and owned July 8, 2015 Williamson Scott Moody. as the third case scheduled on the district attorney’s calendar. by a Bladenboro man, was shot and killed northwest of for breaking Violent history Whiteville on Nov. 27 according to a sheriff ’s report filed and entering a vehicle – has Saddle Dryan Vereen – nicknamed “Boss” and by Deputy Ryan Gibson. been arrested on a charge of “Drizzle” – has a history of violence, based on Gibson’s report said a 61-year-old deer hunter told the Kenneth Dewayne Soles, possession of cocaine on a war- his arrest and conviction record in Columbus deputy he “thought it was a deer,” and shot the dog with 35, of Old rant obtained by Chadbourn County since he was 17 years old. a hunting rifle in the 1580 block of Green’s Mill Road off Boardman Police Officer Ricky Soles. The defendant was arrested in May 2006 N.C. 131 in the Western Prong community. The dog was Road, Ever- Williamson had the drug on after a glass-bottle assault left a victim with a owned by Horace McLean, and the incident was reported green, has Nov. 24, 2015, according to the fractured nose and a large cut. This case was at 12:01 p.m. warrant. Williamson’s prior been arrest- dismissed four months later when a prosecut- record also includes convic- ed on charg- ing witness did not appear in court. Vereen tions in 2009 for possession of es of felony Dryan Vereen was found not guilty in a jury trial in August drug paraphernalia and DWI. larceny, and Soles 2009 on two charges of assaulting two law officers with a firearm Tabor City insurance woman The suspect was also felony fraud and possession of a stolen vehicle in a March 2007 case. charged with possession of on warrants obtained by Sher- 2007 shooting charged in permit fraud case Dryan Vereen was arrested for armed robbery in September paraphernalia on Nov. 24 – a iff ’s Deputy Trevor K. Bryan. Connie Frances Gable- showed James Thomas Todd, 2007 after three males robbed a man on Shug Norris Road after silver crack pipe. Soles is charged with the house, 46, of the 4800 block 63, of Green Sea, had work- they tried to steal his moped, but the suspects couldn’t get it theft of a horse saddle, valued of Walter Todd Road, Claren- er’s compensation insurance started. at $1,500, owned by Melissa don, was issued a criminal through Riverport Insurance Before the moped incident, Trendy R. Hemingway, then 18, Guyton, during the period of summons on a misdemeanor dated July 8, 2015. Vehicle recovered and his 33-year-old uncle Andre Holden, both of the Tabor area, Aug. 17 through Nov. 23, and charge of common-law forgery Todd, described as a con- A stolen Pontiac car was getting $100 from Pawn South were targets of more than 20 pistol shots while they were driv- recovered on Pine Circle Drive ing southeast of Tabor City on Aug. 30, 2007. Four bullets hit recently in connection with tractor, presented the docu- in Chadbourn for pawning an a fraudulent insurance case ment to the Town of Sun- in the Green Acres community item he didn’t own or have Hemingway, and Holden had two wounds. southeast of Tabor City on Dryan Vereen was the first suspect arrested. He pleaded in involving a Green Sea, S.C., set Beach, and the item was permission from the owner man, according to the N.C. designed to help Todd get a Nov. 24, according to a sheriff ’s to hock. a reduced time plea deal in February 2010 to stop a jury trial, report. The victim was shown and was given a prison term of 29 to 44 months, plus three years Department of Insurance. builder’s permit, according to as Kenneth D. Connor. The date of probation, and a suspended prison term of 23 to 37 months. Gablehouse is charged with the news release. Todd was ar- and location of the theft was Vereen had a credit of 861 days when he entered the plea, and “creating and signing a false rested on Nov. 12 on the felony not shown. Theft from didn’t serve any active time. certificate of insurance” that charge. Other defendants Sexual assault His probation was eventually revoked, and he went to prison mechanic for the 23 to 37 months with just 22 days credit. Attempted mur- Felony arrest A woman in her mid-30s was der and armed robbery charges were dismissed when Vereen Two Craftsman double- Arthur Lee Bell, 51, of Seal Street, Tabor sexually assaulted on Nov. 25 pleaded in the shooting cases. stack toolboxes, filled with as- City, was arrested recently by Tabor City po- after a man in his 30s broke Other defendants in the killing of Lee Otis Vereen and Je- sorted tools, were stolen from lice on charge of burglary involving the entry into her home along Midway rome Williams include three who entered plea arrangements a residence along Fox Estates to a home on Nov. 23. Drive, located southwest of Drive southeast of Whiteville, in 2012 and 2013. Whiteville, according to a sher- Jacques Vereen, 21, of Tabor City, pleaded in July 2012 to ac- Bell is charged with entering the home of according to a sheriff ’s report Dorothy Bell in the 100 block of Bay Street in iff ’s report filed by Deputy Sgt. filed by Deputy Paul Rocken- cessory after the fact of murder, and was sent to prison for 44 Tyler Reeves. The incident was to 62 months. He was released on Sept. 19, 2015. Tabor City. The suspect was found inside the boch. home about 10:50 p.m. when Dorothy Bell and reported at 9:52 p.m. Ricky James Erwin re- Canisha Laporcha Bell, 24, of the Ridgeland Acres area, pleaded on Jan. 10, 2013 to attempted armed robbery, and agreed her son returned from a trip to a store, accord- ported the theft of the tools, ing to a police report. Bell plus other items, on Nov. 24. to testify against other defendants in the two murders. She was Theft at church Other items stolen included a sent to prison for 38 to 55 months, and had a credit of 21 months. Some unknown person(s) stand-up air compressor with Bell was released in July 2014, and her parole ended on April 26, 2015. stole a water pump from the a 200-foot hose, a Troy Bilt Break-ins, thefts Ronald “Ronnie” Eugene Bellamy, 48, of Bellamy-Gore Lane Good Shepard Church in the pressure washer, a Husqvarna (off N.C. 130), Whiteville, pleaded in December 2013 to two counts The following were victims of a break-in and/or theft re- 15800 block of N.C. 904 East, Ta- push lawn mower, and a Troy of murder, and was sent to prison for 200 to 249 months. His pro- ported on date shown: bor City, according to a Nov. 29 Bilt generator. The tools were jected release date is in September 2028, based on state records. • Nov. 29 – Eric Glenn Freeman, Red Store Road, Whiteville sheriff ’s report filed by Deputy valued at $15,000, and the other Antwan Omar Wright, and Jonathan Dewayne Gore are two – break-in, theft of 45-inch Samsung TV, cash. Trevor Bryan. items’ value totaled $1,100. other defendants in the dual murders. Wright is charged with • Nov. 28 – Robert Carlton Ward, Sugar Berry Avenue, White- the two murders, and Gore with being an accessory after the fact. ville – break-in, theft of red Craftsman toolbox with assorted tools, 2009 Husqvarna riding mower with 54-inch deck. • Nov. 27 – Castaneda Garcia, 2100 block of U.S. 701 North, Whiteville – break-in, theft of PlayStation console, cash, as- Hands-free tech poses dangers for drivers sorted clothing. Potentially unsafe mental drivers traveled the length with a cognitive distraction Joel Cooper of the Univer- • Nov. 27 – William Colby Carroll, Sunny South Road, Chad- distractions can persist for of nearly three football fields rating of 2.4, while the worst sity of Utah conducted the bourn – theft of Honda Rancher four-wheeler with black and as long as 27 seconds after during this time. When using performing system was the research. A total of 257 driv- chrome rims. dialing, changing music or the least distracting systems, Mazda 6 with a cognitive dis- ers ages 21-70 participated in • Nov. 27 – Darrin Darnell Lee, W.O. Graham Lane, Riegel- sending a text using voice drivers remained impaired traction rating of 4.6. Among the study of 2015 model-year wood – break-in, theft of 24-inch TV, nine pairs of Air Jordan commands, according to sur- for more than 15 seconds after phone systems, Google Now vehicles, while 65 additional shoes, cash. prising new research by the completing a task. performed best with a distrac- drivers ages 21-68 tested the • Nov. 24 – Phillip Randy Guyton, Clarendon-Chadbourn AAA Foundation for Traffic “While drivers believe they tion rating of 3.0, while Apple three phone systems. Road, Chadbourn – theft of a 6-foot-by-10-foot two-wheel Carry Safety. The results raise new are being safe while using Siri and Microsoft Cortana On trailer with wood bed. and unexpected concerns re- their voice-activated systems earned ratings of 3.4 and 3.8. garding the use of phones and during slow traffic or when the Using the phones to send texts vehicle information systems car is stopped at an intersec- significantly increased the Subscribe Today, while driving. tion, the reality is that they level of mental distraction. David Kinlaw new This research represents can still be distracted even While sending voice-activated the third phase of the Foun- after the light turns green,” texts, Google Now rated as a patrol first sergeant dation’s investigation into said Parsons. category 3.3 distraction, while Call 642-4104 cognitive distraction, which Mental Distraction Chart Apple Siri and Microsoft Cor- David S. 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Bill Thompson has written several books but he and Resi- dent Superior Court Judge Doug Sasser collaborated on his most recent publication. Thompson wrote the copy and Sasser provided pho- tographs for “Listen to the South Wind,” which was pub- lished recently. A large crowd gathered at the Columbus County Arts Center Nov. 15 for a book signing and to hear the two talk about their book. “We had wanted to do a book together for a couple of years,” Thompson said. “The Pat Ray and Marian Duncan, right, were among the many hardest part was getting it purchasing a book. printed, but it was worth it. and more. I’m proud of what we did. It’s Henry says, “Thing about a coffee table format but we a graveyard, you don’t get wanted to do something that anxious. Ain’t no hurry. You hadn’t been done before. don’t get hungry either. Or “This book has had un- sleepy. Or tired. Or bored. Or expectedly brisk sales both hot. Or cold. Don’t have to go online (Amazon, BooksAMil- to the bathroom. Don’t have lion, etc.) and here at home, Bill Thompson and Doug Sasser autograph their books. to listen to a lot of talk. Never but hopefully they’ll still be know when we gone be gone, available the Arts Center, there,” Thompson said. do we, Jeremiah? Jeremiah?” Pierce and Co. and Lake Wac- Thompson described the About the authors camaw Depot Museum,” he photos and stories as humor- Thompson said when he added. ous and serious, a reflection was working on this book What Sasser did was pro- on where he and Sasser grew he would sometimes be re- vide lots of interesting pho- up and what they’ve seen — “a minded of something he had tographs taken in many areas changing South but we also written before, as he has of the state and beyond. What see how much it stays the written about the South for a Thompson did was pore over same,” he said. long time. Some of that work the multitude of photographs He mentioned a photo of has appeared in The News and write whatever came to the old Columbus County Reporter and other area news- mind as he looked at each one. Courthouse and his story papers, Our State and Salt “What I wrote might not about it, “Justice Doesn’t magazines, on the Memories say anything about what’s Live in a Courthouse,” as the for Front Porch Ice Cream in the picture,” Thompson courthouse presents a differ- website and in books he has explained. “I just wrote what ent perspective for different previously published: Sweet came to mind while looking at people. Bill Thompson reads from Tea, Fried Chicken and Lazy Doug’s photographs.” the book. Writing in verse Doug Sasser talks about his photographs. Dogs: Reflections of North Some of the photographs Thompson wrote a poem in Carolina Life; Pearl’s Pork triggered memories of build- the style of a poetic sermon as old buildings and other Palace and Other Stories from ings, places, people, events by James Weldon Johnson buildings and people do live Early photography vintage scenes. Flynn Crossing, N.C.; Bow and more and Thompson during the Harlem Renais- in some of these old houses. interest “Going up, or down?” Ties and Beauty Queens, his recorded those thoughts. sance, a black sermon set to “The South is kind of a He noted that he has en- Thompson said death is as novel, “Celia Whitfield’s Boy,” Thompson and Sasser verse. In his writings he also state of mind,” he continued. joyed photography for a long much a part of us as life and and “The Eli McCorkadale share common ground; both waxes poetic, and sometimes “No matter how long you live time. He said a teenager looks the book contains an entire Sales Company,” a play he grew up in Hallsboro, “but he just tells a story essay in the South, you’ll never be a forward to two things if he’s section on cemeteries. He wrote and performed under there’s a generation between style. real Southerner unless you’re a Scout ... obtaining his Eagle read an essay on a conversa- the sponsorship of the Co- us,” Thompson said. “It’s Sasser said he has always born here. My son-in-law and award and getting his driver’s tion between Jeremiah and lumbus County Arts Council. a good combination. The enjoyed photography and brother-in-law are both Yan- license. He wanted a camera Henry, both buried in the cem- Sasser has served as a pictures are so good. People noted that hunting has made kees; they don’t like boiled and he got his first when he etery, wondering if they’re state court judge for the past might have a tendency to look him a better photographer. peanuts.” was about 15 years old. He “going up” or “going down.” 15 years and was in private at the pictures and go back He prefers photographing Thompson read a poem said he got into hunting and While they’re waiting to practice as a lawyer prior to their coffee,” he said, but things instead of people. that he said sets the tone for thinks hunting made him a be taken, they talk. Jere- to going on the bench. He is he encourages everyone to “It’s instant,” he explained. the rest of the book. better photographer. miah “wonders when they an avid outdoorsman, enjoy- find a nice chair, look at the “If I’m happy with it, I keep it; “Focus on the book and “When you’re hunting gon’ come and get us” and ing hunting and fishing and pictures and read the stories. if I’m not I delete it.” what I wrote about his pho- you’re always looking at what Henry says, “Don’t know; serving as a Scout leader for He said looking at the photos He described his photogra- tographs,” he encouraged. stands out,” he explained, a say they got to count all the approximately 20 years. will evoke different thoughts phy hobby as a stress reliever. “Everything in the world is habit that obviously helps good ’gainst the bad we done. He has always enjoyed and memories of those who “It’s been a really fun proj- personal, and when you read him “frame” a subject in the Could take a while. ’Course, photography and has pursued are looking at them. ect working with him,” he the book and look at the pic- most creative way. how you measure time when it as a serious hobby for the There’s a whole section said of Thompson. tures, your response will be Sasser’s color shots are you dead?” past few years. In addition to about Pierce & Co. and its More than commentary personal.” phenomenal, whether sun- As the conversation con- having photographs featured history. Thompson said he didn’t Sasser said he didn’t want rises or sunsets, old barns, tinues, they talk about others in several magazines, he also “While Pierce & Co. is want the book to be harsh to give locations of his photo roads and pathways, other in the cemetery, how they has a regular feature photo unique, there are similar commentary. “We always love subjects, but wanted the writ- buildings or roadside scenes. died, some who have moved page in The News Reporter, stores throughout the South, home, warts and all,” he said. ing to be what came to Thomp- However, a black and white on and others still waiting to which has earned him two places that became a part of “Not everything is peaches son’s mind, or whoever reads photo seems more appropri- determine if they’re going up North Carolina Press Asso- the lives of people who live and cream; there are old the book. ate for some subjects such or going down, gravediggers ciation awards in 2014. Fort Fisher’s first battle to be commemorated Dec. 5 Fort Fisher to commemo- plus tax for adults and will rate the 151st anniversary of be sold on a first come, first fort’s first battle served basis. No charge for Fort Fisher State Historic children 12 and younger. Site will present the artil- Historian and author Dr. lery program “We Kept Our Chris Fonvielle will present Courage Up: the 151st Com- a free lecture at 12:30 p.m. in memoration of the First At- the site’s auditorium. Local tack on Fort Fisher” on Sat- historian Richard Triebe will urday, Dec. 5. Free and open sign and sell books related to to the public, the program Fort Fisher history. will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 Fort Fisher, the largest p.m. and will include special earthen fortification in the tours, costumed interpreters, Confederacy, once protected free lecture and periodic fir- the port of Wilmington and ings of the site’s 32-pounder the vital blockade running seacoast rifled and banded trade on the Cape Fear River. cannon. After two massive naval “The first battle isn’t as bombardments the fort fell well known as the second, to a Union assault on Jan. but Confederate defenders 15, 1865. With the capture of at Fort Fisher withstood an Fort Fisher, Wilmington’s intense naval bombardment port – “the Lifeline of the and a floating bomb in De- Confederacy” – was closed cember 1864,” said assistant to foreign trade. Fort Fisher site manager John Moseley. State Historic Site is located “Three days after this pro- Firing a 32-pounder cannon will highlight Fort Fisher’s Dec. 5 program. at 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, gram, we’ll host our Holiday Kure Beach. For more infor- Open House, so it’s a great serve both history and the Cannon firings will be and 4 p.m. The site’s special will be offered at 11 a.m. and mation call (910) 458-5538 or opportunity for us to ob- holidays.” held at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. “Above the Scenes” tours 1 p.m. Tour tickets are $10 visit the web site. Annual Holiday Open House slated at Fort Fisher Fort Fisher State Historic Site the Friends of Fort Fisher and its Visitors will enjoy seasonal as John Bennett and Masonboro the history enthusiasts on their list. will celebrate the holiday season sustaining members: Troy and Lori refreshments, decorations and Parlor, local musicians who offer a Fort Fisher State Historic Site is by hosting its annual Holiday Open Barbour, Mike McCarley, Tammy entertainment, including holiday unique combination of lively dance located at 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd S, House Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. and Jack Moore, Brian and Deedra musical selections by the Murray and period music. Kure Beach. - 4 p.m. in the visitor’s center, free Nunnally, Jim and Catherine Tay- Middle School Jazz Band under the For this one day only, a special For more information contact and open to the public. lor, Patrick O. McCullough, Forrest direction of Jessica Sekeres. 20 percent discount will be offered Paul Laird at 910-612-7067 or plaird@ The event is sponsored by Fort Goodman, Jr., Wilson Grab, and The event will feature storyteller on all museum shop merchandise, friendsoffortfisher.com. Fisher Chapter 2325 of the UDC and Ivarlee E. & Thomas E. Mulligan. and musician John Golden, as well so visitors can stock up on gifts for 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, November 30, 2015 Be a savvy shopper Birth Late Packer-Smith Night Lexy Packer and Jacob this holiday season Smith announce the Aug. 13

92 birth of a son, Rylon Packer- 92with With the hustle and bustle Smith, in Bladen County Hos- George of the holiday season upon us, pital. He weighed 7 pounds 14 Attorney General Roy Cooper ounces. 22022 offers tips to help consumers Maternal grandparents are avoid common shopping prob- Timothy Smith and Angie and lems that come up around this Jerry Deaver. Paternal grand- time of year. parents are Robert and Diana “Giving gifts is a holiday Packer. ‘Le Promenade’ tradition for many North Car- It was a glimmering early evening on the Rue Jacob tucked olina families,” Cooper said. away in Paris’s Rive Gouache’s le Quartier des Antiquaires. “You can avoid extra holiday Paris was rather new to me in those days and I was immersed stress by learning the rules in a culture that was certainly foreign like no other. My eyes about refunds and returns, Little Red were glazed over as I passed the most exquisite antique shops in finding the safest way to pay the world. For blocks with no end, the city had covered the old and making smart decisions cobblestone narrow streets with fresh green turf that lay like a when you shop.” Stocking new born carpet under my feet. To avoid scams and bad A thousand urns planted with matching baby pink tea roses deals this holiday: helps CHS lined every street, and each dealer had filled their shops with * Make sure a deal really their very finest offerings, even from their personal collections. is a deal. Many retailers offer For 87 years, the Little Red There was a unique sense of trust in the air as Parisians were sales on hot items to lure shop- Stocking Fund has provided handed glasses of champagne and strolled from one shop to pers to Black Friday sales. Re- hope and support for North another, no ticket required. search items you’re planning Carolina families. Children’s Those who came arrived in typical Parisian chic — never to buy before you head to the Home Society of North Caro- under or over dressed, but more of a sense of innate style. sales to make sure you really lina launches this year’s an- Ladies wore basic black but always with a hint of color around are getting a deal. And if the nual fundraising effort with the neck, and gentlemen wore blazers or jackets as most were item you wanted to buy has all proceeds going to provide arriving from work. In the middle of a cross road, there was a already sold out, don’t rush to permanent, safe and loving gilded harpsichord with a player dressed in black tie playing purchase something similar families for children in need. Mendelsohn’s “ Gardens Of Versaille,s” which echoed for blocks without verifying that you’re “The Little Red Stocking either way. Standing under a Louis XVI crystal chandelier I can paying a fair price. campaign allows us to provide still smell those baby pink Tea Roses which sealed this night as * Buy from stores you know. the highest quality adoption one of my most cherished memories. This will improve the odds and foster care services, as Uniquely, Paris is a city to be seen in, and during the “La Belle that you’ll be able to return well as educational programs Époque” or the beautiful period during the nineteenth century, or exchange a purchase. To to keep families healthy, strong it was quite the fashion to promenade up and down the avenues check out a company’s track and intact,” said Brian Maness, and take in the fashionable cafe society. With horse drawn car- record, call the Attorney Gen- president & CEO of Children’s riages with fire lights mounted on each side the sound of the eral’s Consumer Protection Home Society. “Our needs are hoofs clacking on the cobblestone became something like back- Division at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM * Consider paying by credit make donations during the greater than ever, with more ground music for the evening. As you continued your walk, the or contact your local Better card. If the retailer goes out holidays but learn where your than 10,000 children living in splendor of the Paris Opera would come into view, and with its Business Bureau. of business this will improve money will go and how it will foster care in North Carolina gas lights and angels made of stone, I think the citizens of this * Shop safely online, your chances of getting a re- be used. Research charities and more than 2,000 children city built their culture upon the freedom to move about. They too. Stick to well-established fund. If you order a gift that with the BBB’s Wise Giving awaiting adoption.” would congregate maybe on the Champs de Mars, and yes, even companies with secure web never arrives, you may be able Alliance and the NC Secretary Proceeds from last year’s the Eiffel Tower reaching for the sky, which became something sites (look for a lock icon on to dispute the charge. Also, of State’s Office. Give to causes Little Red Stocking Fund more than precious to them and their country. They continued the site and a web address that if your credit card is lost or that you choose rather than helped CHS serve nearly 19,000 to walk, and even flaunt their finest during those years, and starts with “https”). Get the stolen, federal law limits your being swayed by high-pressure North Carolina children and with each step, the culture deepened into their DNA and the company’s street address and liability to $50. New EMV chip telemarketers or text mes- families. For more informa- memory of that, centered with the horror of World War II where telephone number and verify technology can make some sages and emails that may be tion and to donate to the Little almost all was lost, cemented their fight for freedom which had them before you order. If you credit card transactions at scams. Check out more tips on Red Stocking campaign, call consumed their souls since the times of the French Revolution. are buying gifts through web- in-store payment terminals giving to charity. 1-800-632-1400 or visit www. The terror attacks on this city have been a wake up call for sites like eBay or Craigslist, more secure. * Remember that criminals chsnc.org. our entire world. This city, which has opened its arms to the check out the seller and the * Giving gift cards or cer- and scammers don’t take a world, has had to take a step back and rethink their future in product before you agree to tificates? If the store or restau- holiday. Always be aware of this modern age. The freedom of movement is sacred to us all, b u y. If you meet someone to rant closes before the gift card your surroundings and protect and no different than it would be here at home, the French purchase or sell an item, do it can be used, you may be able your wallet and access to your will do whatever it takes to restore their freedom. I personally at a public place like a shop- to contest the charge through credit or debit cards when in Girls’ Choir was impressed with the immediate action their president took ping center or police station. your credit card company. public. Avoid carrying large against their enemy, and even if more blood is to be shed, the * Learn about refund and Under North Carolina law, amounts of cash. And never to perform in right to live your life under the protection of your government return policies. Stores aren’t retailers can’t charge a main- share personal information is something that is inalienable to us all. required by law to accept tenance fee on their gift cards with telemarketers who call Eyes on eyes seem to be an answer to me. Our world needs returned merchandise, so within the first year and must you, or respond to emails or Wilmington ask about refunds and return clearly disclose any fees they’ll text messages that ask you for to watch our neighbor and alert officials if something seems Concerts on College will policies before you buy. Many deduct after that. personal information. wrong. No single government can keep eyes on all of the sus- present Lessons and Carols retailers offer store credit Also, be sure to check to * To check out a company pected terrorists who are here to harm us, but every citizen performed by the Girls’ Choir instead of a refund, and some make sure the security code with the Attorney General’s of what ever country can make it very difficult for those who of Wilmington Friday, Dec. mean us harm to move about unnoticed. Those who are good charge a restocking fee. Hang has not been scratched off Office or file a consumer com- on to receipts, including print- before you buy a gift card. plaint, call 1-877-5-NO-SCAM 18 at 7 p.m., at Wesley Memo- can form an army against terror, and that alone will bring our rial United Methodist Church, world together more than ever. ed receipts for online purchase Thieves will photograph gift toll-free within North Caro- 1401 S. College Road in Wilm- This attack is a game changer, and I believe that ISIS will now and invoices from mail order card numbers in hopes of lina or visit ncdoj.gov. To ington. be on the run, and like they say, “you can run, but you cannot gifts. If your purchase came stealing the value once they check out a company’s record The choir is directed by hide.” I have lived too long in this world to sit back and hide by mail, you may have to pay are activated. or file a complaint with your Sandy Errante and accompa- from this mental anguish that the terrorists have cast upon our shipping costs to return it. * Give wisely when you local Better Business Bureau, nied by Steven Errante. world, I say “ no fear” in this life, and if I am wrong and blown give to charity. It’s great to visit bbb.org. Experience joyful music to bits, so be it. of the holidays from a global My continued prayers for our world. perspective as the Girls Choir George McNeill Holiday shopping safety tips sings Celtic selections, Mora- vian songs, a Hebrew piece, While we are thinking to park if shopping at night. Shopping Online the Huron carol and English about “Making Merry” this • Carry your purse close Secure your personal composer John Rutter Christ- holiday season, criminals to your body or your wallet computers by updating your mas favorites. are watching for easy op- inside a coat or front pants Make nativity tour anti-virus, anti-spyware, Dr. Curtis, director of mu- portunities. pocket and try to carry only and anti-spam software, as sic ministries at Wesley Me- Don’t let your holidays be the amount of cash you well as ensuring you have a morial United Methodist, says reservation soon spoiled by criminals; simply, will need to make your pur- firewall installed. of the project: “This year Wes- be prepared. Whether you chases. Keep your personal in- Rodney Gore of Tabor are packed with display ley Memorial United Method- will be hitting the stores or • Have your keys in hand formation private and your City keeps adding to his cases of nativities. ist Church will celebrate its doing your Christmas shop- when walking to your car. password secure. Do not re- nativity scene collection Gore invites groups such fourth year of community ping online, AlertID, the Before getting in, check the spond to requests to “verify” and now has about 800. The as Sunday school classes or concerts whereby we invite nationwide safety network, back seat and around the car. your password or credit card collection also contains Ma- other church groups, garden the community into our beau- offers its free app and safety • Do not leave packages information unless you initi- donnas. Some are antiques clubs or groups of friends tiful sanctuary to hear the tips to help ensure that your visible in your car, put them ated the contact. while others were purchased up to 12 or 15 people to view extraordinary musical talent n e w. his collection. Anyone group Holiday season is “Merry in the trunk instead. Beware of “bargains” from of Wilmington artists.” He has been collecting that wants to take the tour and Bright.” • Pay attention to who and companies you are not famil- Donations will benefit nativities for several years, must call to schedule a time Shopping in Stores what is going on around you. iar with – if it sounds too good scholarships awarded to adding many each year. that Gore can be available to • Be informed about your If someone is watching or to be true, it probably is. UNCW students pursuing He recently made a trip to lead the tours. surroundings. Download following you, contact mall Shop with companies you degrees in music. 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came home with 54 more. or at Gore’s Florist, 910-653- app to receive alerts about • Talk to children about secure websites for purchases. Several rooms in his home 2653. crimes, sex offenders or what they should do if you Look for the icon of a locked severe weather near you or are separated or if they are padlock at the bottom of the your shopping venue. approached by a stranger. screen or “https” in the web Holiday show • Shop during daylight Have them memorize your address. hours when possible and cell phone number. Teach For more helpful tips for at planetarium Holidays at Coastal shop with a friend – safety them to alert mall personnel safe online shopping visit Ingram Planetarium at 7625 in numbers. or store security employees www.alertid.com/search/ High Market Street in Sunset • Look for a well-lit area if they need help. internet-safety.asp. Beach debuted a new holiday Museum slated dome show, “Let It Snow – A Kids will have an oppor- Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Each child Holiday Music Journey,” last tunity to make handmade will complete a small house weekend. ornaments, holiday cards to take home. It will will continue at 12, and write a letter to Santa All materials will be pro- Port City Christmas music 4, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday at the Museum of Coastal vided. This workshop has and Saturday through the Carolina at Ocean Isle Beach limited seating so arrive holiday season with the last at 21 East Second Street Dec. early to reserve a spot. events to benefit charities showing Jan. 2. 24 from 10- a.m. to 2 p.m. Local celebrity chef Karen St. Paul’s Episcopal Church by calling the church office at and beverages during the Additional open days are Letters can be deposited Moshoures will share some at 16th and Market streets in 910-762-4578. performance Saturday at 7:30. Dec. 28-30. Ingram Planetari- into a mailbox on the muse- of her favorite colonial holi- Wilmington will present the A concert featuring carols Doors open at 7 p.m. with show um is closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. um’s front porch, but letters day cooking recipes Dec. 8 at third annual Coastal Carolina by the Wilmington Boys Choir beginning at 7:30 p.m. This program presents a to Santa must be dropped off 6 p.m. and give participants Christmas event Dec. 11-12. and selections from Handel’s Mother Hubbard’s Cup- variety of festive holiday clas- at the museum’s front desk a taste of the finished prod- These two evenings of music Messiah by the Choir of St. board is a volunteer organiza- sics by Frank Sinatra, Chuck no later than Dec. 19. ucts. and festivities will benefit Paul’s, soloists and chamber tion that serves the hungry in Berry, Burl Ives, Harry Con- The letters must include She hosts ATMC-TV’s three local charities: Mother orchestra will be held Friday, the Wilmington area through nick Jr., Brenda Lee and oth- the child’s name and ad- “The Coastal Kitchen,” is a Hubbard’s Cupboard, Help Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. directed by St. distribution of emergency ers. It includes a multi-media dress so that Santa can send licensed Optician and works Hub at the Harrelson Center, Paul’s music director Ronnie food. This service is provided finale by the Trans-Siberian a response. with her husband, Dr. Chris and the Wilmington Boys Wise. A sparkling chocolate re- in partnership with the com- Orchestra. Kids 5 and older are invit- Moshoures. Choir at St. Paul’s. Tickets are ception will follow the concert. munity, without regard to View the complete playlist ed to the Museum of Coastal For more information call $25 per evening, available on- Entertainer Al DiMarco race or religion and with care at www.MuseumPlanetarium. Carolina for a Build a Gin- 910-579-1016 or visit www.Mu- line at www.spechurch.com/ will present a cabaret show to preserve the dignity of the org. This is a fun and entertain- gerbread House workshop seumPlanetarium.org. coastalcarolinachristmas or accompanied by light bites individuals being served. ing experience for all ages. Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, November 30, 2015 -- 7A

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ELIZABETH YVONNE GREEN BLACKWELL CERRO GORDO -- Eliza- beth Yvonne Green Black- well, 68, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilming- ton. She was the daughter of the late Johnnie Frank- lin and Alice Thompson Green. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tues- JOHNNY O’NEAL JOANN MCDANIEL day, Dec. 1 at Worthington SELLERS PARKER Funeral Home in Chad- WHITEVILLE -- Johnny JIMMIE TRAVIS WHITEVILLE -- Mrs. bourn. Final rites will be O’Neal Sellers, 69, died Fri- WARD SR. JoAnn McDaniel Parker, held at 2 p.m. Wednes- day, Nov. 27, 2015 at Columbus SARAH LOUISE CHADBOURN -- Jimmie 74, died Thursday, Nov. 26, day, Dec. 2 at Cedar Grove Regional Healthcare in White- MCRACKAN NANTZ Travis Ward Sr., 59, went 2015. She was born in Blad- Baptist Church with Rev. ville. He was the son of the CHARLOTTE -- Sarah to be with the Lord Friday, en County, the daughter of Jeff Stocks officiating. In- late Elex “Bill” and Pauline Louise McRackan Nantz, Nov. 27 at Columbus Re- the late George F. McDaniel terment will be in Gowan Hammonds Sellers. 86, made her journey to gional Healthcare in White- and Alma Dowless McDan- Cemetery, Cerro Gordo. He was employed by Na- Heaven Wednesday, Nov. INEZ J. NUNNERY ville. iel. She was a member of Worthington Funeral tional Spinning Company for 25, 2015 with family by her CLARKTON -- Mrs. Inez He was the son of the late Grace Bible Church. Home in Chadbourn is han- 49 years. He was a member side. A native of Colum- Johnson Nunnery, 91, died Travis “Troy” Ward. He She was preceded in dling the arrangements. of Whiteville Masonic Lodge bus County, Sarah was pre- Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at was employed by McCarter death by her parents; four She leaves to cherish #207 Lebanon Lodge and a ceded in death by her par- Lower Cape Fear Hospice Electric at Campbell Soup brothers, Roy Flavius Mc- her memory her husband, member of the Whiteville ents, Walter and Margaret & Lifecare Center. She was in Maxton for 14 years as Daniel, Herman McDan- Colonel Ray Blackwell of Chapter of the OES. McRackan; one sister, Vir- born in Bladen County Feb. project superintendent iel, Hughlon McDaniel and the home; one daughter, Al- The family received friends ginia McRackan Edmonds; 19, 1924, the daughter of over maintenance and me- Forrest McDaniel; and one lison B. Jernigan (Roy Ivey Sunday, Nov. 29 at Worthing- an infant brother; and an the late John Wesley John- chanical services. sister, Angelina Parker. Jr., friend) of Cerro Gordo; ton Funeral Home in Chad- infant son. son and Mattie Burney The family will receive The family will receive one son, Anthony Black- bourn. Final rites will be held Sarah was a 1948 gradu- Johnson. She was preceded friends from 6-8 p.m. Mon- friends from 1-2 p.m. Mon- well (Tina) of Chadbourn; at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 at ate of Women’s College in in death by her husband, day, Nov. 30 at Worthing- day, Nov. 30 at Grace Bible one brother, Lester Green Union Valley Baptist Church Greensboro, after which George W. (Bill) Nunnery; ton Funeral Home in Chad- Church. Her funeral ser- of Holden Beach; two sis- with Rev. Ken Baker officiat- she held a meaningful ca- and one son, Donald Nun- bourn. Final rites will be vice will be conducted at 2 ters, Joyce G. Lookabill of ing. Interment, with Masonic reer as a legal secretary nery. held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 at the Cerro Gordo and Sylvia G. Rites, will be in the church in Lumberton and then in Mrs. Nunnery enjoyed 1 at the funeral home with church with Rev. Tony Ri- Edwards of Raleigh; three cemetery. Charlotte before she be- sewing, gardening, quilting Rev. Mitchell Smith offici- pley officiating. Burial will grandchildren, Brittany He is survived by his wife, gan her full-time career as and spending time with her ating. Interment will be in be in Lake Waccamaw Hill- Jernigan, Cody Jernigan Carolyn Norris Sellers of the a homemaker and mother. family. Chadbourn Memorial Cem- crest Cemetery. Peacock and Akin Blackwell; and home; one daughter, Karla S. She was the epitome of The family received etery. Funeral Home is handling two great-grandchildren, Beck of Whiteville; three sis- selflessness and was loved friends Saturday, Nov. 28 at He leaves to cherish his the arrangements. Carter Martin and Kenzie ters, Carolyn S. Soles, Wanda by many. She had a deep Peacock Funeral Home in memory, his wife, Linda She is survived by her Martin. www.worthington- S. Todd and Dianne S. Pait, devotion to her family and Whiteville. Final rites were Marie Smith Ward of the husband, Jimmy D. Park- funeralhome.com. all of Whiteville; three grand- her heritage in Columbus conducted Saturday, Nov. 28 home; three daughters, er Sr.; two sons, Jimmy D. children; and one great-grand- County. Sarah was an active MARY SMALL in the funeral home chapel Teresa W. Davoren (Kim) Parker Jr. and wife, Kim, child. member of First Presbyte- WILLIAMSON with Dr. Merlin Boone of- of Tabor City, Lisa Marie of Little River, S.C., Chris rian Church in Charlotte TABOR CITY -- Mary Small ficiating. Burial was in the Rowan (Mark) of White- Parker of Whiteville; one for more than 50 years. Williamson, 73, died Wednes- DORIS WRIGHT COKER Nunnery Family Cemetery. ville and Melissa W. Jerni- brother, George H. McDan- A graveside service was day, Nov. 25, 2015 at Lower She is survived by four gan (Chris) of LaGrange, iel of Elizabethtown; one TABOR CITY -- Doris held Saturday, Nov. 28 at Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCare daughters, Brenda N. Wor- Texas; one son, Jimmie sister, Marie M. Davis and Wright Coker, 80, died Sat- Whiteville Memorial Cem- Center in Whiteville. Born ley and husband, Emory, Travis Ward Jr.(Anton) of husband, James, of Eliza- urday, Nov. 28, 2015 at Lower etery with Rev. Paul Stals- Jan. 20, 1942 in Horry County, Lucy N. Shipman and hus- Seattle, Wash.; his mother, bethtown; five grandchil- Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- worth of First United Meth- S.C., she was the daughter of band, Reggie, and Cathy Betty Graves Williamson dren; and two great-grand- are Center in Whiteville. Born odist Church, Whiteville the late Alton C. Small and N. Boswell and husband, (Bud) of Okeechobee, Fla.; children. in Columbus County, she was officiating. J.B. Tallent Fu- Lillie Mae Etheridge Small. Randy, all of Whiteville, one sister, Priscilla W. Online condolences may the daughter of late Austin L. neral Service & Crematory, In addition to her parents, she Sharon N. Connor of Lake Klein (Mark) of Charles- be made at www.peacock- and Catherine Battle Wright. 1937 Sharon Amity Road was predeceased by her hus- Waccamaw; one son, Bobby ton, S.C.; three step-sisters, funeralhome.net. bands, Kenneth Grainger and In addition to her parents she handled the arrangements. Nunnery and wife, JoAnn, Debbie Sealey (Scott) of James Edward Williamson; was preceded in death by one Sarah is survived by her of Carvers Creek; eight Chadbourn, Beverly Strick- MISSOURI BLACKWELL and one brother, Alton Eddie brother, James Wright. husband of 62 years, Joe grandchildren, Will Ship- land and Lori Grainger, NOBLES Small. Final rites will be held at 2 Nantz. She was a mother man, Rusty Worley, Kim both of Cerro Gordo; eight CHADBOURN -- Missouri She was a graduate of p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 in the to four children, Richard Worley, Ben Connor, Chase grandchildren, Ricky Blackwell Nobles, 90, died Green Sea High School, class chapel of Inman Ward Funer- Nantz, Robert Nantz, Emily Boswell, Michael Nunnery, McPherson Jr., Joshua Friday, Nov. 27, 2015 at Lower of 1959. al Home. Burial will be in the Nantz and Mary Nantz and Bobby Nunnery Jr., Glenn Williamson, Kayla McPher- Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- Visitation was held Friday, Wright Cemetery on the Mi- a grandmother. Nunnery; and four great- son, Courtney Williamson, are Center in Whiteville. She Nov. 27 at Inman Ward Funer- nos Meares Road. Visitation In lieu of flowers, Emily grandchildren. Andrew Davoren, Peyton was the daughter of the late al Home. Final rites were held will be held one hour prior requests that memorial do- Memorials may be made Rowan, Cathryn Rowan Jimpsie James and Florida Saturday, Nov. 28 in the funer- to the service in the funeral nations be made to Barium to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Lakyn McLelland; Jane Strickland Blackwell al home chapel. Burial was in home chapel. Springs Home for Children, & LifeCare Center, 206 War- three great-grandchildren, and the widow of Carlie Wade Forest Lawn Cemetery. She is survived by her hus- P.O. Box 1, Barium Springs, rior Trail, Whiteville, N.C. Dylan McPherson, Olivia Nobles. She was also preceded She is survived by one band, Bobby C. Coker of Ta- N.C. 28010. daughter, Frances “Fran” 28472. Edwards and Jaxx Travis in death by seven siblings, bor City; two daughters, Bren- The family would like to Small of Tabor City; three sis- Online condolences may Evans; and Dawson Travis Earl Blackwell, Bill Black- da C. Faircloth and Marcia express heartfelt thanks to ters, Donna Shelley of Lexing- be made at www.peacockfu- Ward, precious pet. well, Kathleen Nealey, Vancie Minchew, both of Tabor City; Drs. Robert S. Iwaoka, Rob- ton, S.C., Betty Birchmore of neralhome. Williams, Ruby McPherson, two sons, Kenneth Coker and ert C. Allen and Lakshmi EARLINE WARD Florence, S.C., Judy Johnson Letha Hilbourn and Kate No- Michael Coker, both of Tabor Chalavadi, Novant Health STANLEY of Gilbert, S.C.; one brother: bles; and two step-sons, Curtis Cit; 10 grandchildren; and 13 Hospice, and the staff at CLARENDON -- Ear- Billy Small of Loris, S.C.; and ERIC SCOTT WALKER JR. Nobles and Bob Nobles. great-grandchildren. Summit Place of South- line Ward Stanley, 83, died two grandchildren. CLARKTON -- Eric Scott The family received friends Park. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015 at Walker Jr., two months old, Sunday, Nov. 29 at Worthing- Online condolences may Premier Living in Lake Wac- infant son of Heather Lynn ton Funeral Home in Chad- Minter’s Chapel FBCLG ‘3’ days of glory be shared through www.tal- ca. She was the daughter of Brown and Eric Scott Walker, bourn. Final rites will be held Minter’s Chapel First Born Church of the Living God will lentfuneralservice.com. the late Emory and Georgie hold “3” days of glory annual conference Wednesday, Dec. died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 at at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30 at Todd Ward and the widow of 2-Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest speaker will be New Hanover Regional Medi- China Grove Baptist Church VICTORIA H. MILLIGAN Edgar Worth Stanley. She was Pastor/Author Bryan H. Smalls, pastor of Revival Temple of cal Center in Wilmington. with Rev. Tom Fairfax offici- ASH -- Victoria H. Milligan, also preceded in death by four Sumter, S.C. The host pastor will be N.C. District Superinten- The family received ating. Interment will be in the 82, died Saturday, Nov. 28, siblings, Pauline W. Black- dent of the FBCLG Elder Dennis Hempstead. friends Saturday, Nov. 27 at church cemetery. 2015 at Autumn Care in Shal- burn, Mack Ward, Earl Ward The church is located at 1270 Old Boardman Road. Worthington Funeral Home She is survived by two lotte. She was born March 13, and Paul Travis Ward. in Chadbourn. A graveside daughters, Susie Jane Nobles 1933 in Brunswick County, Final rites were held Satur- service was held Sunday, Nov. and Fanny N. Watts, both of the daughter of the late John day, Nov. 28 at Worthington 28 at the Strickland Family Chadbourn; six sons, Wade High and Ada Hewett High. Funeral Home in Chadbourn Cemetery, Cerro Gordo with Queen Nobles of Clarkton, She was the widow of Her- with Revs. Paul Lambert and Revs. Jeff Stocks and Clifton Dimpsey Nobles, Sidney Dale man Curtis Milligan. She was Matthew Ward officiating. In- Kinlaw officiating. Nobles, James Ray Nobles, also preceded in death by one terment was in Pleasant Hill In addition to his parents, Jimmy Franklin Nobles, all brother, Lacy High; and two Baptist Church Cemetery. he is survvied by his maternal of Chadbourn and Johnny sisters, Ella Mae Long and She is survived by one grandparents, Sherry Dove of Sherwood Nobles of Williams Lou Mitchell Conway. daughter, Diane S. Garrell of Wilmington and Clayton and Township; one sister, Lucille She was a member and Chadbourn; two sons, Dale Dottie Brown of Bladenboro; Dyson of Chadbourn; one Sunday school teacher at New Stanley and Johnny C. Stan- paternal grandparents, Ron- step-son, Tommy Joe Nobles Britton Baptist Church. She ley, both of Clarendon; three ald and Melinda Walker of of Evergreen; 12 grandchil- was formerly employed with sisters, Velma Worley, Dessi Cerro Gordo; maternal great- dren; and 23 great-grandchil- National Spinning and was Lee Richardson and Eunice grandparents, Francis Kinlaw dren. also a private seamstress. Brown of Bladenboro, Hubert Mae Richardson, all of Claren- A graveside service will be and Kathy Brown of Tabor don; nine grandchildren; four conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, great-grandchildren; and five WILLA MAE WARD City and Helen Ann Anderson SINGLETARY Dec. 1 in Smith Cemetery in great-great-grandchildren. of Wilmington. BLADENBORO -- Willa Ash. The family will receive BONNIE ROE COX Mae Ward Singletary, 86, died friends immediately follow- LORIS, S.C. -- Bonnie Roe Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. She ing the service. Peacock Fu- WANDA SUE HALES Cox, 79, died Saturday, Nov. was preceded in death by her neral Home in Whiteville is ELIZABETHTOWN -- Wan- 28, 2015 at Lower Cape Fear husband, Bob Singletary. handling the arrangements. da Sue Hales, 59, died Wednes- Hospice and LifeCare Center The family received friends Serving as pallbearers will day, Nov. 25, 2015. in Whiteville. Born in Horry Saturday, Nov. 28 at Butters be Dale Formyduval, Donnie The family received friends County, S.C., she was the Baptist Church. Final rites Formyduval, Travis Black- Saturday, Nov. 28 at Bladen- daughter of the late Dewey were held Saturday, Nov. 28 well, Randy Babson, Kyle In- Gaskins Funeral Home. Final Belton and Luttie Small Cox. with Rev. Tom Martin offici- man and Dwight Babson. rites were held Sunday, Nov. Visitation will be held from ating. Burial was in Butters She is survived by one 29 at Elizabethtown Church 6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 at In- Cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins Fu- daughter, Carol Milligan Bab- of God with Rev. Wade Hall Jr. man Ward Funeral Home in neral Home of Elizabethtown son of Ash; one grandson; and officiating. Burial was in Da- Tabor City. Final rites will be handled the arrangements. two great grandchildren. vis Cemetery. Bladen-Gaskins held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. She is survived by two sons, Funeral Home handled the ar- 1 in the funeral home chapel Robby Singletary of New Jer- rangements. with entombment in Twin sey and Danny Singletary of She is survived by three City Mausoleum, Loris, S.C. Bladenboro; two daughters, Subscribe Today, brothers, Donald Hales of She is survived by two sis- Denise Hester of Bladenboro Elizabethtown, Billy Ray ters, Ronnie Gail Cox of Loris, and Norma Bullock of Lum- Hales of Laurinburg and Rog- S.C. and Lucille C. Fowler of berton; seven grandchildren; Call 642-4104 er Dale Hales of Siler City. Tabor City. and five great-grandchildren. 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Columbus Jobs The disgraceful treatment of Foundation hopes the mentally ill to broaden base By TOM CAMPBELL A report given by Columbus Jobs Founda- NC SPIN tion chairman Rick Edwards and Columbus County Economic Development Director The U.S. Department of Justice Gary Lanier to the Columbus County Inter- should butt out of North Caro- governmental Council gives hope for better lina’s mental health problems, days ahead. since it is partially responsible for Columbus Jobs Foundation, formerly getting us into the situation we the Columbus County Committee of 100, now face. If you’ve never had fam- will soon kick off a fundraising drive that ily member or friend with mental deserves the support of everyone who has a illness be thankful. I can tell you stake in seeing the county grow. first-hand that the way we treat Of course, the biggest economic news of many of those with severe mental the year is that Columbus County will soon illness today is unconscionable. have rail service as R.J. Corman repairs the It was a federal court decision tracks left in disrepair by the old Carolina that determined that the states Southern Railroad. Corman hopes to have should get out of housing the rail service re-established by March. mentally ill, favoring community based care instead. North Caroli- In addition to rebuilding the tracks, Cor- na began mental health reforms in man has designated a member of its team 2001, reducing or eliminating beds to economic in state-operated mental health develop- The point hospi- ment, a There is a new optimism tals. The move that that Columbus County concept of has already is about to see economic Glitter is for girls caring for sparked a patients serious in- growth with a new rail- in local By JEFFERSON WEAVER There was a time earlier in my beard-tonic, bug repellant, gun quiry about road, more inquiries from hospitals Staff Writer life when I was, sadly, spending a oil, and sharpening medium for the former or com- recruiting trips, and inter- lot of time amongst women who knives. I keep a small tin in one Georgia-Pa- munity est in the food process- As I have noted many times, I wore lots of glitter (and often of my hunting bags. If you can’t cific plant. support ing industry. Columbus was bearded long before the Good little else), but that’s a column handle the smell, such as it is, Edwards agencies Family Roberson’s duck calls for another day. then you need to shave and go and Lanier Jobs Foundation hopes to may have and eccentricities made beards I repeat—glitter is for girls, buy some glitter eye shadow. also dis- broaden the base of the been good somewhat mainstream. not for beards. It’s acceptable to have the cussed the in theory business community to I actually appreciate the fact In the first case, my beard occa- blood of an animal in one’s Tom Campbell but it was concept of make this happen. that Uncle Si and his kin have sionally gets in the way of meals; beard, but only if the animal was a train the creating made beards popular again, were my chin whiskers glittered, trying to eat you when you finally wreck in practice. Local hospitals an indus- moreso than anytime since the that would mean I would be in- won the battle. I’ve done that, too. didn’t have and weren’t willing trial park in the Delco area. The park, which invention of the affordable razor. gesting the same. Do you know You’d be surprised at how tough to dedicate sufficient numbers of has a footprint adjacent to the CSX rail line, The Robersons gave many men what’s in glitter? Neither do I. a beaver or an otter can be to kill beds to mental patients. Local or plus access to natural gas, county water and the courage needed to finally let While I will happily eat things in hand-to-hand combat in freez- regional health agencies didn’t sewer, should be a natural fit for industry, as their faces grow free. like watercress, barbecued coon, ing, chest-deep water. have established services; even it is only 20 minutes from Wilmington and Then, sadly, the hipsters – kippered herring, unlabeled Ice, snow and frost are accept- worse, there were too few psychia- the state port. The hope is that the park will which I assume must be the cans of unidentifiable beans, able, of course—that’s why God trists available in many regions. one day be home to more than 1,000 jobs as grandchildren of hippies, many nutria rat gave us beards in the first case, Most families are not able to Wilmington grows westward. Funding is of whom were also bearded—just salad, and to help stay warm. deal with these patients either, no still pending, but a plan is now in place that had to get involved and mess pigeons, Crumbs from homemade matter how much they might love should be inviting. things up. Simply having a luxu- I prefer poundcake, a mother’s biscuits, them. At some point the family The Columbus Jobs Foundation also riant beard wasn’t enough—they to know and iron-skillet cornbread are has exhausted so much financial controls Southeast Regional Industrial Park, had to go girlify things. (Yes. I what I am fine, as long as they are not al- and emotional capital they simply which has all the amenities needed for in- made that word up. Bearded men eating. lowed to linger. can’t continue without severely dustry, including proximity to Southeastern have been making up words for Glit- If one’s facial fur is long affecting the rest of the family. millennia, so live with it.) ter sticks enough, braids are perfectly ac- Community College, U.S. 74-76, rail, natural With no place to take them many It seems that some sad sack in every ceptable. I’ve done that, too. gas, sewer and water. mentally ill patients end up on the somewhere decided that filling thing—I Small bones, teeth and shiny The park suffered during The Great streets or in jail due to their un- his beard full of glitter was a wear a lot stones are only acceptable if one Recession, but a new marketing plan and stable conduct. The best solution good idea. Now what this feller of linen, is truly a Viking, or of a Pictish the financial resources to promote the park available is to turn to adult care did at home behind closed doors wool and Jefferson Weaver bent, in which case one must should bear dividends. homes. is his business, and between him silk, when paint one’s entire body blue. I Shodja Textiles recently bought and is The Supreme Court has said and his Maker. I suspect a bored I am not in the woods (and some- will neither confirm nor deny if moving part of its operation into the former that states treat those with dis- girlfriend had something to do times even then). I have ever worn otter baccula, Conflandey building. MaxPro, which manu- abilities as if they were “inca- with it. I cannot imagine my beloved boar’s tusks and coyote fangs in factures specialty glass tinting products, is pable of or unworthy of partici- The fact that he dishonored Miss Rhonda’s reaction were she my beard. doing well. pating in community life.” Under the beard was bad enough, but to try to brush glitter out of the There may be a few more ac- Southeast Regional Park this week or duress, North Carolina made then he just had to go and share a warp and woof of my favorite ceptable beard-decorations, but next should become the state’s only certified promises to provide community- photo of himself on social media, Italian Brooks Brother jacket, a very few. Naturally, anything based services wherever possible. food and beverage park. The designation amongst photos of lunches, deep her language would likely ap- offered by a small child to hang The well-intentioned group Dis- will draw the attention of food processors thoughts borrowed from other proximate that of the patrons in one’s beard is mandatory, ability Rights correctly asserted in particular. Lanier noted that except for people, and pictures of cats. of the aforementioned place of since beardley men understand that North Carolina wasn’t living sweet potatoes, almost all the food and ag- And so accelerated the down- glittered women, many of whom that kids are cool, and everybody up those promises. After a year- ricultural products that are grown here are fall of a generation. were likely kicked out of the wants to be liked by the cool kids. long investigation, in 2012 the U.S. shipped elsewhere to be processed. It’s an More and more young men Navy for cursing. (The patrons For the most part, however, Department of Justice forced the area that both the Economic Development began coating their beards in as well as the women, that is.) decorating one’s beard is, at state, along with 19 other states, office and Columbus Jobs Foundation is put- glitter. Then others even began There are a few things which least in my opinion, as much of to sign a settlement agreement, ting a lot of emphasis on, and they have had hanging things like tiny Christ- may, in my opinion as a longtime a tasteless fashion faux pas as setting compliance benchmarks. some bites. mas ornaments, charms from bearded man, be safely and prop- women using tights as pants. That agreement required our state Columbus Jobs Foundation and Econom- their girlfriends’ and wives’ erly added to a beard. A beard is a sign that one is to offer people with serious mental ic Development have already been involved bracelets, and other nonsense in Slow match, for instance; a man, although many beardley illnesses more housing subsidies in helping bring in a toy manufacturer to their beards. Blackbeard and several lesser men shave twice a day, and many and job training, using MCOs or the Tabor City Industrial Park. The orga- In a word – no. Not just no, but pirates were famous for doing men with beards are decidedly managed care organizations that nization wants to have a countywide focus, heck, no. so, and I have done the same unmanly. At least this current contracted with the state. Edwards notes. Glitter is for girls, not beards. (you soak one end in water, so the trend will help the less informed Because the mentally ill have The money raised for Columbus Jobs Glitter is made for making spar- fuse, not your beard, smolders). more easily recognize poseurs so few effective advocates and kly posters. As a feminine fash- It keeps away the mosquitoes, by who would hide behind their Foundation will be used to increase market- because of state budget problems ion accessory, it is designed to the way, and frightens noisome girlfriends if confronted by a ing efforts nationally and internationally, our legislature has woefully un- make outfits more attractive, small children, whilst fascinat- real man – especially one with and to send Lanier on more recruiting trips derfunded care for them. or to highlight makeup. Glitter ing good children. cannon fuse smoldering amidst like the one he just attended in Canada. The N. C. Department of Health can even be sprayed in a lady’s Speaking of mosquitoes— boar’s tusks and baccula woven Several prospects have already been feted and Human Services has dealt hair, if she wants to look like whilst it’s not technically deco- into the facial fur of a man who and entertained. with one crisis after another, a a unicorn sneezed at her hair ration, bear or coon grease is ain’t ashamed to be masculine. Columbus Jobs has also created a new long litany of problems including dresser’s. acceptable in one’s beard. When To all you glittery bearded reduced-cost membership category for “mil- IT programs, Medicaid cost explo- Once upon a time, only a cer- rendered properly, any fat from dudes out there—do the world a lennials,” as the organization hopes to at- sions and personnel turnover, tain class of women wore glitter, a member of the Procyon or favor, and go buy a razor. tract more young professionals to help with rendering it ineffective. There is but like tattoos, that has changed. Ursidae families makes a dandy industrial and business recruitment. also evidence the mentally ill have As an incentive, an anonymous donor not been a high priority at DHHS. will contribute $15,000 to the cause if cer- The MCOs, often for-profit groups, tain fundraising targets are met. have not been as effective as Thumbs down In the past, economic development has envisioned and have been poorly rested on just a few shoulders. Columbus Old train supervised. Strong-arm tactics by the feds, Jobs Foundation hopes to reach out and tap Grandson Simon said excitedly, black 2055 engine began to move BY RAY LUNDY unachievable target goals, poor into the talent and resources of both the “And it’s smoking!” and smoke came from its stack. I Special to The News Reporter administration and insufficient existing and new generation of the busi- It was Christmas of ’49; the could hardly breathe; excitement funding aren’t a formula that ness community who share the view that The noise upstairs sounded like war was over; everyone still rev- was not the word for what I felt. will provide the care desperately the county can prosper if more people get the vacuum cleaner, but Linda eled in the aura of the post-war It was packaged up for decades, needed by our mentally ill. behind this growing effort. called from the top of the stairs: period—peace, no death and dying but it had not run until Jonathan To be sure there are many who “Ray, your old train is running, of hundreds each day. “Happy days worked on it today. After each can live alone and hold jobs, but and it’s puffing smoke!” I ran were here again.” Christmas, we put each car in its there are large numbers who can- upstairs, and children and grand- The only thing that I had on little box, and packaged it up for not care for themselves and must children were standing around the my Christmas list was an electric another year. It lay in the attic for live in group homes. Quote of table with the train on it. train. When Santa arrived, the years and years. Now is a time to stop the finger Jonathan, our son, had been train was wrapped under the tree At Christmas, when our family pointing and the blame game, sub- working on it, and sure enough, in a big box. I was ecstatic. There gathers, we shall go upstairs to the stituting instead honest discus- my old Lionel model train was run- were socks, a shirt, and a coat, but table where the old train sits on its sion, cooperation, compassion and the week ning. The locomotive smoked as in all I saw was the train. rails. All will gather around and realistic expectations. If a society “We have 45 dog runs, most of which the old days, and I stood mesmer- We opened the box carefully and listen to the old 2055 pull from the is judged by how it treats those un- are full every day. Our cat cages remain ized for a moment. unpackaged each car. The old, sol- station once again. able to care for themselves we owe full. This can create additional stress on My mom and dad had given me id metal engine weighed three or And, in my mind, I shall visit the mentally ill nothing less than our animals, which the new music should the old train for Christmas 67 years four pounds. Dad, Mom, and I put a long-gone Christmas tree where our best efforts. help relieve.” ago, and today she sparked to life the train track together; hooked a young father, mother, and little Campbell is former assistant Columbus County Animal Control Supervi- and puffed smoke—one more time. up the cars to the locomotive, and boy watch a Lionel train puff down North Carolina State Treasurer sor Joey Prince, on a grant the shelter won to It is rather miraculous, actually. I turned on the switch. The shiny, the track. and is creator/host of NC SPIN. play music to soothe the animals. The News Reporter, Monday, November 30, 2015 – 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

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KeShawn Bellamy is the 16-year old sophomore son Demondra Livingston is normally considered a quiet, A 16-year-old junior, Cody Ritehart is the son of McKenzie Marlowe is the 17-year-old daughter of of MuKeysha Daniels. He is active with the school’s studious member of the East Columbus High School Rhonda and Terry Ritehart of Cerro Gordo. His favor- David and Charmin Marlowe She said the teach- football and basketball teams and JROTC. Football student body. But when she needs to be heard, she ite thing about West Columbus is that it offers many ers at SCHS are encouraging and that the students is his favorite activity because he gets to play with “a can be. “I have a very big voice, even though I’m very different after-school activities. His favorite classes are very close. Her favorite class is dance. “I love to team that works together even when times are dif- quiet,” said the sophomore. The 15-year-old daugh- are American history and weight training. “The main perform at school concerts and events. I also love ficult,” he said. What he likes best about his school ter of Demond and Juanita Livingston enjoys all her reason I like American history is because Mr. Brown- my girls that are in my class,” she said. She is co- are the coaches because they push him and other classes, and takes pride in getting good grades. The ing is an excellent teacher,” he says, “and weight captain of the varsity cheerleaders and dances at students to do their best in school, on the court, and faculty is her favorite thing about ECHS. “They’re training helps me get stronger.” He plays soccer Amy’s Academy of Dance Arts in Chadbourn where on the field so they can do something with their lives friendly,” she said. “They are caring, and they care and baseball and, in his off time, he practices those she is an assistant dance teacher. She is president after they graduate high school. If he could change about your education.” Her favorite classes are two sports. He’s proudest of the fact that even when of the Stallionettes and is on the SCHS dance team. one thing about the campus it would be the open English and math – in part because of her teachers. he feels like giving up, he still pushes himself to do The honor roll student was a class marshal, is ac- campus layout. “With an open campus anybody can “They are awesome,” she said, “and I really under- better. Something about him that most people don’t tive in Beta Club and is a member of the National come on campus and try to harm our school and stand them.” Demondra is a member of the ECHS know is that he is a soft-hearted person. After high Honor Society. She is excited about performing with that’s not so good,” he said. Carpentry has been his marching band, and says she doesn’t “really do school he plans to attend college to play baseball Amy’s Academy of Dance Arts at Disney World in the favorite class because he likes to build things that anything outside of school. “I really enjoy being with or become an electrical engineer. His favorite mu- coming weeks. She attended Cheer Hawaii USA this he thought he couldn’t. He said it makes him want my family, and babysitting,” she said. Her favorite sical performer is Post Malone, his favorite book is summer and was a Celebrate the Arts Dancer. She to try his hand at building other things. After high musical performer is The Weekend, and she enjoys “The Stone Fox” and his favorite movie is “American wants to become a teacher and own her own dance school KeShawn wants to attend college to become reading the Harry Potter series. Demondra’s favorite Sniper.” His favorite food is spaghetti and outside of studio. Her favorite book is Hunger Games. Her fa- a physical therapist or play in the NFL. movie is Love and Basketball, and her favorite foods school he enjoys playing pool. vorite movie is The Lucky One. She likes to eat at are chicken nuggets and French fries. San Jose.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Britt Continued from page 1-A an interest in politics.” “I feel He said competition is to get economy straight,” he schools are not getting money deployed to Iraq, Kuwait and Britt said the district needs like it good for democracy and that said, before addressing other they need,” Britt said. “With- Afghanistan and served with representation that reflects would the Senate seat has not been issues. out fixing the economy we the Judge Advocate General the values of the people in the be ben- “worked for” in recent years Britt said his wife, Jill, has can’t get some of this funding Corps. district. eficial but “given away.” He said to taught in both traditional pub- we need.” He attended Appalachian “We don’t have people in to have have other values heard and lic and charter schools. She is Britt was born in Robeson State University where he was leadership that model what sound someone on both tickets is now a curriculum specialist County but grew up in Bladen a walk-on for the football team the folks in Southeastern conserva- needed, Britt said. at Southeastern Academy, a County where he says he spent and played defensive back. He North Carolina believe,” he tive lead- The economy is his prior- charter school in Lumberton. his summers working in a to- graduated with a B.S. in politi- said. “We do not have rep- ership,” ity, he said. The district has “I’m not an expert at every- bacco field. Britt said it gave cal science in 2000. resentatives who share the Britt the benefit of U.S. 74 and I-95 thing,” Britt said, adding that him “a unique perspective and Britt is the owner the Britt conservative values of folks Britt said. “I along with railroads now, but he would seek “experts’ advice added work ethic.” Law Firm in Lumberton and in Southeastern North Caro- want to is not taking full advantage of and counsel on education.” Britt, a major in the N.C. earned his J.D. from Oklaho- lina.” go to Raleigh and be part a infrastructure or resources to He said he values his wife’s National Guard, attended high ma City University School of Britt said the Democrats of part of the same party that es- attract industry, he said. knowledge as a teacher. school in Tar Heel and enlisted Law in 2003. He was in private today are different from those sentially controls everything “I think that is what every- “Right now public schools in the N.C. National Guard of the past. in Raleigh right now.” thing comes back to. We need are struggling and charter at 17 years old. He has been See Britt, page 10-A Make it a Collier s Jewelers Christmas!

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“You heard about the sales in the (economic development $1.5 million for Lake Wacca- cause we were entrusted with of about 20 from the church grown so much and we are so tax redistribution formula incentives) game.” maw State Park, $2.6 million the office and we were up there were on their way to Charlotte blessed.” adjustment throughout the Smith said she was disap- for the Lumber River State as your advocates. I’d like to to volunteer at an Operation The Whiteville Christmas session, and a version of it pointed that the legislature Park and $23 million for a new be remembered for trying to Christmas Child shipping cen- parade is one of several pa- ended up in the final budget. didn’t do more for education. business education building be an advocate for the county ter. Each year the organization rades planned in municipali- That’s good news,” she said. “Education has been cut back at UNC-Pembroke. “Please en- and trying to make sure we’ve sends thousands of shoeboxes ties across the county in De- “The bad news is that we’re for the last several years. The courage everybody to vote for got jobs available here for to needy children. cember. now going to have to pay a House was better on educa- the bond issue on March 15,” young folks to be able to stay “We just want to reach out To enter fax forms to 910- sales tax on things like auto tion issues than the Senate she said, “because it’s not go- here and get a job instead of to the community and lost 640-2013 or email peacebc@em- repairs. But the good part was. The Senate wanted to ing to raise anybody’s taxes.” having to go to Raleigh and souls in any way we can,” barqmail.com or call Clark at for Columbus and Robeson is take away teachers’ assistants One member of the audi- Mecklenburg County to find Clark said. “Our church has 234-5628 by Wednesday, Dec. 2. that they’ve set aside a pool of and driver’s education, but ence, R. Mitchel Tyler, told work.” $84.8 million from that tax to the House prevailed and we Smith, “A lot of the things Looking toward the short be distributed among 79 coun- got those items back in the you mentioned that came to legislative session in 2016, ties, and Columbus gets 2.63 budget, but we’re going back- Columbus County came late Waddell said that as a member Christmas Parade schedule percent of that. It’s projected wards in education.” in the session, yet you were of the Revenue Laws Com- that will equate to about $2 She said North Carolina not happy with the length of mittee, he wants to focus on million every year for Colum- now is 46th in the country in the session.” Smith countered, sales taxes the state is losing Tabor City Lake Waccamaw bus County, and that could per-pupil spending. “We’re “Most everything everybody through Internet sales. “When Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. even go up, depending on total actually behind Mississippi,” received came late in the ses- a small business person is Tree lighting follows Candlelight walk and sales tax revenues. That extra she said, “and I am disap- sion because they were in the trying to compete, it’s really tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. $2 million a year will go a long pointed in that.” She said budget and those were the tough when they’re compet- Whiteville Hot chocolate at the way toward providing needs there were a few good things things that were done at the ing with someone who doesn’t Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Depot Museum after the in Columbus County.” overall for education, such as last minute,” she said. have to add sales tax to a trans- Line up at 2 p.m. walk Smith also touted the fact a one-time bonus of $750 for all Waddell didn’t go into min- action,” he said. that the Museum of Natural teachers, although she would ute details of legislation. “Sen. Waddell also wants to see Fair Bluff Chadbourn Sciences in Whiteville will have preferred a proposed Smith covered most of the a study of drainage issues in Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. continue to operate as a satel- two percent increase for all things that were most impor- southeastern North Carolina. Lineup at 9 a.m. Chadbourn Historic lite of the state natural sci- veteran teachers, which failed tant to us in Columbus Coun- “We’ve got to have a study Depot Open House ences museum in Raleigh, and to gain approval. She also ty,” he said. “Probably one of done before we can appro- 11a.m. to 2 p.m. praised Waddell for his hard expressed disappointment the most important things to priate money as part of the work in the House in making that a 1 percent cost-of-living happen for Columbus County negotiations process. Look for that happen. “The museum in increase for retirees that was is the resumption in coming us to try and find some money Whiteville almost was com- passed by the House was elimi- months of railroad service,” for that in the short session,” pletely cut out of the budget nated by the Senate. he said. The legislature, by he said. at one point, but that didn’t Smith said one of the best funding an appraisal of the The primary task in the happen, and now that it’s a things to come out of the assets of the old Carolina short session will be to tweak pure satellite of the museum legislative session was the $2 Southern Railroad (primarily the state budget, and Waddell in Raleigh, they don’t need billion issue for education and through the efforts of Colum- said he hopes “we don’t stall a special appropriation any parks. If approved by the vot- bus County native Sen. Bill any kind of rebound in the more. It has to be funded as ers in March, the bond issue Rabon, R-Brunswick), helped economy if the Fed raises part of the science museum’s will provide $6.1 million for make the eventual sale of interest rates.” budget.” capital improvements for SCC, CSR to the R.J. Corman Rail- Although he will not serve She also voiced relief that road Group possible and rail past the upcoming short ses- a bill authorizing economic service is expected to resume sion, Waddell concluded, “I development incentives fi- Britt here in March. look forward to serving you nally passed. “That was very Continued from page 9-A “The point made about stay- for the next year, even as I look important,” she said, “but ing in session long enough to forward to a new chapter in it was very frustrating for practice as an attorney with an make sure we got everything my life. If there’s anything I me because it should have Elizabethtown law firm, Moore we really needed is an impor- can do to help you in this com- passed early in the session, and Maynard, before working tant point,” Waddell said, “be- ing year, please call my office.” but it didn’t finally pass until as an assistant district attor- the last week. That delay has ney and Superior Court pros- really hurt us in being able to ecutor in Robeson County from Mystery recruit new companies to the 2005-2010. He owns the Britt Continued from page 1-A area and we probably missed Law Firm in Lumberton and some jobs because it was not is attorney for the Lumberton in place earlier. But it’s finally ABC Board. Saturday evening, Vineland To register for any of these in place now, and we’re back He is a deacon at Lumberton Station Depot becomes a the- events or for more informa- First Presbyterian Church, ater when the CCYFA presents tion contact: Rhonda Dutton a member of the Lumberton the movie Polar Express. 640-8080, Meleah Collier Evers St. Albans Masonic Lodge and Popcorn and hot chocolate at 840-9295, or at Selena Rowell Robeson County Shrine Club. are included with the $5 ad- 445-6031. AlzDe He and his wife Jill have mission. Seating for the Christmas two children: son Carter, 5, and Children can wear pajamas Murder Mystery and the Polar caregivers daughter Annsley, 3. and bring a towel or blanket. Express is limited. support group meets Dec. 7

Columbus County’s Alz- De (Alzheimer’s/Dementia) Support Group will meet Mon- day night, Dec. 7., at 7 p.m at The Lower Cape Fear Hospice (LCFH) Angel House, 206 War- rior Trail, Whiteville. Dr. Ray Thigpen will be the discussion leader for the De- cember meeting. Those attend- ing will be able to discuss the 2001 article about Alzheimer’s found in Time magazine about how “landmark study of the disease sheds … light on what causes it and how to prevent it.” Afterwards, there will be time for sharing and caring in a safe, confidential environment where there is no judgment and lots of love and support. Anyone attending tonight is invited to bring a holiday refreshment to share with the group. AlzDe usually meets the first Monday of every month. 1B - The News Reporter, Monday, November 30, 2015 We re Proud of Our

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High school bowling league survives local lane closing Tyrell Kirk Whiteville guard By FRANKLIN DAVIS six public high schools in Robeson County. The six-week Sports Writer schedule started on Nov. 19 and regular-season action will end on Jan. 21. Girls and boys singles championships, as well The closing of 701 Lanes in Whiteville placed the future of as a team championship event, will be held after the regular high school league bowling by schools in Columbus County in season concludes. doubt. The decision was made to continue offering bowling as Girls and boys each have their own teams. In the Lumber- a sports choice, even if traveling outside Columbus County ton High School League, a team consists of five players. was the only way this could be accomplished. East, South and They rotate turns, with each bowler rolling two frames. West Columbus are participating in a league in Lumberton. In a match, you typically have four rounds of 10 frames. The Approximately 60 student/athletes participate in bowling for team with the higher score after each round earns a point. the three Columbus County high schools. An additional point is given to the team with higher total pin Whiteville High School hopes to bowl in a Brunswick Coun- sum for the four rounds. A tie results in each team receiving ty league that is still evolving. one-half point. Columbus County Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. County coaches are Tara Williamson at East Columbus, Jonathan Williams stated, “Our board and superintendent Willie Gore at South Columbus and Heather Herring at West are committed to providing a wide variety of curricular and Columbus. extra-curricular opportunities for students. When our local Here are the results from matches played Nov. 19 in Lum- bowling center closed, the future of the program was in jeop- berton. a r d y. Girls “A great deal of credit belongs to our coaches who sought South Columbus 4, Red Springs 1 out other bowling centers to host competitions,” Williams add- Lumberton 3, South Columbus 2 ed. “Their persistence paid off as a bowling center in Lumber- Purnell Swett 5, West Columbus 0 ton agreed to host our matches...at no cost. South Robeson 4, West Columbus 1 “The owner of the center and our bowling coaches worked East Columbus 4, St. Pauls 1 out a schedule where teams could combine practice and East Columbus 3.5, Red Springs 1.5 matches. This greatly decreases travel expenses. To help ease Boys the travel burden further, some schools can ride together on Red Springs 4 South Columbus 1 buses to bowling matches.” South Columbus 4 Lumberton 1 In previous years, each school paid $500 to bowl in White- West Columbus 4 Purnell Swett 1 ville. South Robeson 4 West Columbus 1 The Alley Gators, Stallions and Striking Vikings bowl on St. Pauls 4 East Columbus 1 Thursdays. Their league includes Hoke County High and the East Columbus 4 Red Springs 1 Gators, Stallions,

Staff photo by Franklin Davis Vikings set to Whiteville High forward Ericka Vereen banks in a field goal in the Lady Wolfpack’s season-opening basketball loss on Friday in the Dark Horse Tip-Off Classic at Clinton. WHS open hoop seasons also lost to Lakewood on Saturday. Vereen led Whiteville scoring with 13 points in each game. The East Columbus High School basketball teams will open their 2014-15 schedules tonight when they take on East Bladen at Elizabethtown. West Columbus will open its season Tuesday at Green Sea- Lady Pack drops two Floyds while South Columbus will get its season underway Tuesday at West Brunswick. This week’s other high school hoop action will have East Co- in Clinton hoops event lumbus playing at Dixon Thursday and West Columbus play- CLINTON - The Whiteville Lady Wolfpack basketball team ing host to West Bladen Friday. experienced some tough competition as it opened its 2015-16 Whiteville will play on Dec. 11 when it opens Three Rivers season with losses to host Clinton and Lakewood in Friday 1A-2A Conference play at Fairmont. and Saturday’s Dark Horse Tip-Off Classic at the Clinton High Area high school basketball schedules have girls junior var- School gym. Clinton defeated the Lady Wolfpack on Friday by sity games beginning at 4 p.m., followed by junior varsity boys a 70-28 score, and Lakewood topped WHS on Saturday in a 60-45 at 5:15. Girls varsity action gets underway at 6:30 with boys decision. varsity play unfolding at 8. A 21-3 Clinton run in the final 3-1/2 minutes of the first East Columbus is the defending Three Rivers Conference quarter spurred the Lady Dark Horses to their runaway vic- girls champion and Fairmont is the defending TRC boys tory over WHS Friday. The contest was the season-opener for champ. Coach Serena Smith’s squad. Whiteville trailed 8-6 with 3:29 remaining in the first quar- ter. Clinton’s Alex Canady hit two free throws and back-to- Middle school soccer round-up back three-pointers to stretch the lead to 16-6 at the 3:05 mark. WHS could only manage a Dellasia Freeman three-point field goal the rest of the quarter while Clinton continued to Nakina trips Central 3-1 stretch the lead. When Central’s Giuliano shots on goal. The Dark Horses led 29-9 at the end of one quarter. Clinton Maggioli scored five minutes Nakina improves to 5-0, continued to roll in the second quarter and held a 57-17 half- into Tuesday’s boys soccer Central falls to 4-1. The season time lead. The second half was played with a running clock. match with Nakina, some may ends on Dec. 3. Ericka Vereen led Whiteville with 13 points, including all have thought the outcome was eight Wolfpack third-quarter tallies. Dellasia Freeman added already obvious. It wasn’t. Other scores from Tuesday, nine points. Brielle Mitchell led Clinton with 22 points. Alex The Mustangs tightened up Nov. 24: Canady had 17 points, 14 in the first quarter. the defense and utilized a con- West Columbus 2 Williams 0 sistent offensive attack to come Acme-Delco 8 Hallsboro 3 On Saturday, Whiteville held the lead a couple of times in away with a 3-1 victory over the the first half and stayed close to the Lakewood squad until the Hornets. Both teams came into Final scores from Monday, game’s final minutes. the match undefeated. Nov. 23: Vereen again led Whiteville in the scoring column with 13 Four minutes after Mag- Central 4, Tabor City 1 points, followed by Ashlin Floyd with nine and Madison Hin- gioli’s goal, Central deflected Jake Inman and Giuliano son with eight. a corner kick into their own Maggioli each had two goals Whiteville, which finished runnerup in the Three Rivers goal to tie the score at one each. for Central. Andy Zheng 1A-2A Conference last season, will take its 0-2 record to Fair- Nakina’s Marco Pineda scored scored for Tabor City. mont Dec. 11 when it is scheduled to open TRC play against Strong finish at the 9:45 mark of the first half the Lady Tornadoes. Kaitlyn Ward of the Hallsboro Middle School “Girls On to break the deadlock. West Columbus 6 Hallsboro 1 The Run” team strides across the finish line at the annual Adolfo Cardenas added an- Austin Booth scored three goals for West Columbus. Turkey Trot 5K run held Nov. 21 at Shallotte. other goal with 5:08 remaining before intermission for a 3-1 Landon Rising, Ethan Hil- Mustang lead. Central had a bourn and Landon Allen also scoring opportunity late in the scored for the Vikings. Angel half, but the shot ricocheted Bravo scored for Hallsboro. off the crossbar. The second half was scoreless as both Nakina 7 Chadbourn 1 teams struggled to get clear Stallions hold early lead in Columbus Cup race By FRANKLIN DAVIS Sports Writer

South Columbus victories in JV and varsity football helped the Stallions overtake Whiteville for the top spot in Columbus Cup competition at the completion of the fall sports schedule. South Columbus holds a slim 86-84 margin over the Wolf- pack heading into the winter sports season. East Columbus has a solid advantage over West Columbus for third place. Whiteville’s varsity girls teams hold a six-point lead over South Columbus. Boys varsity sports are even at 29. South Co- lumbus junior varsity teams hold a 23-15 advantage over the Wolfpack. The JV girls sports are a three-team race with South Co- lumbus, East Columbus and Whiteville separated by just four points. West Columbus is the only school to receive all 25 bo- Greg Greene photo nus points for being ejection-free this fall. A League volley champs The Columbus Cup is a yearlong competition among the The Nakina Lady Mustangs posted an unbeaten record to claim the 2015 Columbus County Middle School A athletic teams of the four public high schools in Columbus League volleyball championship. Team members are, front row, left to right, Alexis Todd, Chantel Washington, Lily County. Points are awarded for wins over other Columbus County teams. Points are awarded for no ejections in a sport’s Bass, Annett Pineda, Vanessa Garcia. Middle row, Madison Shepherd (statistician), Jennifer Larrimore, Victoria regular season and may be deducted for multiple ejections. Cullipher, Katelyn Canady, Sharlie Suggs, Keiana McNeil (scorekeeper), Carrie Hawley (manager). Standing, To learn more about point values and to view complete assistant coach Courtney Rabon, Taylor Hickman, Azucena Torres, Raelyn Jacobs, Autumn Whittington, Christa standings visit yapodcasts.com/columbuscup. Formyduval, Roxanna Bryant, head coach Anya Bryant. Not pictured, Nonchalont Hemingway. The News Reporter, Monday, November 30, 2015 - 3-B

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TSACDAORB ABC Forgot HD Shrek Hall CMA Country Christmas (TVPG) (N) HD Local Jimmy Kimmel Live HD Nightline CBS Kickoff HD (:25) Thursday Night Football: Green Bay vs Detroit (Live) HD (:15) Local (:50) Late Show Stephen Colbert HD NBC The Wiz Live! (TV G) HD Local (:35) Tonight Show HD Late Night FOX Bones: “Lost Love” HD Bones (TV14) HD Local Programs Local Programs Local Programs TV EVENING VIEWER ION Blue Bloods: “Reagan” Blue Bloods (TV14) HD Blue Bloods (TV14) HD Blue Bloods (TV14) HD Blue Bloods (TV14) HD ELBAC A&E The First 48 (TV14) HD The First 48 (N) HD (:01) Nightwatch (N) HD The First 48 (TV14) HD The First 48 (TV14) HD AMC A Dennis the Menace Christmas (‘07, G) aa HD Dennis the Menace (‘93, PG) Christopher Lloyd. A Dennis the (‘07) aa WUNC-TV November 30 - December 6, 2015 ANIMAL Monsters Inside Me HD Monsters Inside Me HD Monsters Inside Me (N) Monsters Inside Me HD Monsters Inside Me HD BET 2015 Soul Train Awards (TVPG) HD TBA Being Mary Jane HD Wendy Williams (N) HD 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 BRAVO Top Chef (TV14) Top Chef (TV14) Top Chef (TV14) (N) Watch What Top Chef (TV14) L.A. Monday On The Psychiatrist’s Couch With Daniel Amen, MD Film School BBC WN CARTOON King of Hill Bob’s HD Bob’s HD Cleveland Dad HD Dad HD Family Guy Family Guy Rick Morty Rick Morty CMT Last Man Last Man Last Man Last Man Pickler (N) Pickler HD Moonstruck (‘87, PG) aaa Cher, Nicolas Cage. HD Tuesday Celtic Woman: Destiny Alice’s Restaurant 50th Ann. Concert BBC WN CNN Anderson Cooper 360° Anthony: “Charleston” CNN Tonight (N) Anderson Cooper 360° Anthony: “Charleston” COMEDY Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 HD Nathan (N) South Park Daily Show Nightly (N) midnight Moore Wed. Great Perfomances Three Tenors Christmas BBC WN DISCOVERY Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD Fast N’ Loud (TV14) HD DISNEY Home Alone: The Holiday Heist ac BUNK’D Undercover Austin HD Jessie HD Girl Meets Jessie HD Jessie HD Thursday Our State Exploring NC NC Weekend Brain Maker With David Perlmutter, MD Rick Steves’ BBC WN E! Kardashian Kardashians (TV14) HD Kardashians: “Rites” Kardashian E! News (N) HD ESPN (7:30) HS Basketball College Basketball: Kentucky vs UCLA (Live) HD SportsCenter HD SportsCenter HD Friday Washington Wk NC Weekend On The Psychiatrist’s Couch With Daniel Amen, MD BBC WN ESPN2 (7:00) Wom. Basketball 30 for 30: “Survive and Advance” HD 30 for 30: “I Hate Laettner” HD 30 30 HD FAMILY (:15) Fred Claus (‘07, PG) aac Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti. HD The 700 Club (TV G) Snow 2: Freeze (‘08) Saturday Carpenters: Close To You (My Music Presents) 60’s Pop, Rock & Soul (My Music) FOOD Chopped: “Desserts” Restaurant: Impossible Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Beat Bobby Restaurant: Impossible FX Rio (‘11, G) aaa Karen Disher, Leslie Mann. HD Rio (‘11, G) aaa Karen Disher, Leslie Mann. HD Knowing (‘09) aac HD Sunday Masterpiece Classic Masterpiece Classic Eastenders HGTV Flop HD Flop HD Flop (N) Flop HD Hunters Hunters Hunters Hunters Flop HD Flop HD HISTORY Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Pawn Stars To Be Announced HD Pawn Stars Pawn Stars LIFETIME Project Runway: Junior Project Runway: Junior Project Runway: Junior Project Runway: Junior Project Runway: Junior MTV Ridiculousness (TVPG) Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Broke-A$$ Middle (N) Ridiculous South Park South Park MONDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 30, 2015 NICK The Princess Bride (‘87, PG) aaac Cary Elwes. Full House Friends Friends Friends Friends 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 SPIKE (7:30) The Proposal (‘09, PG-13) Sandra Bullock. Wedding Crashers (‘05, R) aaa Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn.

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It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 The News Reporter www.whiteville.com

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part-time apartment mainte- 2014 nissan sentra sv, auto, 4 showroom, shop & office 60x230, 3 law. All persons are hereby informed 212 w. 3rd ave-Chadbourn; 2bd. nance person needed. Must have wheel ABS brakes, 28k. $15,900. fair phase/single phase, 600 amps. 6ft that all dwellings advertised are avail- 1ba.; W/D hookup, back yard, lawn own tools & vehicle. $10 hourly, 21 Bluff ford. 910-649-7531 chain link fence. Incl. singlewide & able on an equal opportunity basis. to care incl; $650/mo. $650 security hours per week. Mon., tue. & thurs. rented D/W. Serious inquiries only. complain of discrimination, call HUD deposit; first month’s rent free for Corbett timber Company 8-4 pm. 653-9560. 2015 nissan altima 2.5 S, intelli- 910-540-0150. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. qualifying applicant, apply @ car- Buyers of land and timber. We buy key w/push-button start, 2k. $17,900. 1 aCre large 3 bedroom, 2 bath tretteproperties.managebuilding. pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- Quality Ford is looking for a fair Bluff ford. 910-649-7531 land For sale 4+ acres, 200 ft house. garage/workshop. near com; contact: 252-756-2920 ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- light to medium duty experienced road frontage georgia Pacific Rd. Call Whiteville. no pets. 910-640-3896. er. Call days 642-2909. mechanic, more exp. preferred. Drop 910-642-8310 659 Cedar branch rd, Chadbourn off resume or see grayson Inman or 2 br, 2 bath for rent or sale. CH/A, 3BR. 2ba. bonus room; W/D hook- i buy Junk Cars $75-$600 ***Also Robert Sampson for application at nice location between Whiteville up, private, security system, large I want to buy a 2005 or newer car. 1242 S Madison St. Whiteville 2014 Ford F-150 xl reg cab 4x2 & Clarkton. Deposit & references yard; water & lawn care incl; $850mo. Open daily. 910-385-8585 long bed, power pack, trailer hitch, required. $500 mo. 910-640-2597 $850 deposit; first month’s rent free for qualifying applicant, apply @ car- i buy old Coins US or foreign, 12k. $23,500. fair Bluff ford. 910- 2 br, 2 bath Wooded Acres, Lake tretteproperties.managebuilding. scrap gold & silver. Call or text Patrick 649-7531 Waccamaw area. Ref. req. no pets. com; office contact: 252-756-2920 910-499-3889 after 12 noon. CertiFied nursing assistants ****Publisher’s notice**** 910-640-9435 or 642-5801. AssistedCare at Home is looking for equal housing CnAs to join our Personal Care Ser- opportunity vices division. 2013 Ford eConoline 350 Super All real estate advertised herein is Opportunities to work on pediat- subject to the federal fair Housing Duty XLt, 15 passenger, loaded, key- Act, north Carolina and Columbus ric, adult and elderly assignments less, 38k. $23,800. fair Bluff ford. fair Housing Law which makes it ille- VW - PorschE - Audi in Whiteville, Delco and Clarendon. 910-649-7531 gal to advertise any preference, limita- various shifts available and travel tion, or discrimination based on race, required! Must have CnA certification, 2014 Ford edge limited, 3.5L v6 auCtion - waCCamaw stor- color, religion, sex, handicap, familial diEsEl oWnErs reliable transportation and attentive, auto, SynC, heated leather, chrome status or national origin, or intention age - 5 units to be sold! 10 am, Sat- customer service skills. Our coordi- wheels, 31k, $27,900. fair Bluff ford to make any such preferences, limi- urday, December 12th. Owners and lessees of “illegally affected” nators work with you on a sched- 910-649-7531 tation or discrimination. We will not ule that fits your availability! Come knowingly accept any advertising for VW, Porsche and Audi diesels made 100 Pets & Animals 2014 Ford esCape titanium, real estate which is in violation of the join our team of dedicated and car- 401A, SynC, auto, sunroof, Myford between 2009-2015 have valuable ing professionals! Send resumes to touch, 24k, $24,900. fair Bluff ford [email protected] or call (800) rights against Volkswagen. akC registered yorkie puppies 910-649-7531 495-9998. for sale, $400. 910-655-2646 or 617- 8329. premier living & rehab Cen- Being in a “class action” may ter - now accepting applications for not be the quickest or your best full time night shift CnA and weekend CnA’s all shifts. lay away For Christmas. We choice. Wages commensurate with experi- have a full line of Atvs, scooters, and ray’s used Furniture 2.5 miles ence. Please apply in person at 106 go-carts from 50cc - 500 cc. We have Call or visit our website. from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- Cameron St., Lake Waccamaw, nC a large inventory of parts in stock and quality ing & dining rooms, bedrooms, tables, 28450. we service and repair all of the prod- chairs, & more, also buying used fur- ucts we sell. financing available. for Egerton law niture! 9-6pm 840-5356 SERVICES all your Automotive and Atv needs and repair contact Reaves Perfor- mance Center 910-640-2320 or www. ford Greensboro, nc reavesperformance.com 1-800-800-4lAW (4529) Cob & shelled Corn $7.00 per .com bag. Oats $12. Call 910-640-7806. www.Egertonlaw.com **watts backhoe & tree service* 910-642-7121 Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, ****Publisher’s notice**** top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land equal housing clearing. free estimates. 640-2463 or opportunity Firewood For sale - will deliver. mobile 770-0534. All real estate advertised herein is 910-840-4631, or 910-918-2009 subject to the federal fair Housing *ward’s exCavation* Act, north Carolina and Columbus Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree fair Housing Law which makes it ille- removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call gal to advertise any preference, limita- tion, or discrimination based on race, 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Covington sweet potatoes for bobby hinson Construction status or national origin, or intention sale. 40 lb boxes or 20 bushel bin to make any such preferences, limi- Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- boxes. Call 910-640-7806. tation or discrimination. We will not ging, lots and hedge rows with mini knowingly accept any advertising for Covington sweet potatoes, also excavator. Call 640-7606. real estate which is in violation of the deer potatoes for sale. Call Boyd Reg- law. All persons are hereby informed ister at 642-7548. larry hinson’s baCkhoe that all dwellings advertised are avail- All types of backhoe work, lot clear- able on an equal opportunity basis. to georgia red sweet potatoes. ing, sand, top soil and marl. complain of discrimination, call HUD $15 per bushel. Call 910-840-0298 Call 654-4503. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. or 642-7618. peCans CraCked. Call 910- puerto riCan and Coving- 770-5367 ton sweet potatoes grown 1 mile from Williams School. Call 910- skip’s lawn Care & pressure 3 br, 2 bath brick home. Oak floors 317-7128 washing, utility tractor work, etc. fire- just refinished, completely remodeled wood for sale. 910-234-3418 including wiring, windows, HvAC, pri- vinyl replaCement windows vate patio. Seller will pay closing cost. & Siding. Lifetime guarantee. Com- Must See!!! Call 910-640-7192. petitive Pricing. Local. Branch Win- home For sale - 3 bedroom, 2 dows & Siding 910-618-4937 bath. City school system. 216 n. thompson St. $80,000 OBO. Call 910-445-1272. Columbus County sheriff’s office Positions Available DEtEntIOn OffICER 2005 14x80, windzone II. Excellent MUSt BE 21 yRS Of AgE; HIgH condition. for more info call Oakwood SCHOOL gRADUAtE OR gED, US 2010 Ford taurus Limited, v6, Homes 910-654-4128 CItIzEn AnD COLUMBUS COUn- SynC, auto, hot/cold leather, sunroof, ty RESIDEnt. HAvE ACCEPtABLE 97k. $14,900. fair Bluff ford. 910- true FaCtory direCt Custom BACkgROUnD, CREDIt & CRIMI- 649-7531 built Modulars. your plan or ours nAL HIStORy. vA, fHA, and no money down pro- PICk UP APPLICAtIOn @ SHERIff’S 2013 Ford Fiesta sedan se trunk grams available. Manis Custom Build- OffICE, MOn-fRI 9-4 OR OnLInE @ spoiler, moonroof, 15” alum wheels, ers Retail Center 910-754-2005. WWW.COLUMBUSCOUntySHER- 58k. $10,800. fair Bluff ford. 910- If f. COM 649-7531 hills Food stores, inC. 2013 Ford Fusion se, turbo, auto, SynC, heated leather, luxury pkg, assistant store manager lot For sale: Williams township/ lake waccamaw, nC locations 33k. $17,900. fair Bluff ford. 910- 649-7531 Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- full-time Position with Benefits. nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Competitive Salary, Retail Manage- 2014 Ford mustang 3.7L v6 ment Experience Required convertible auto, SynC, tech pack, Apply Online at www.hillsfoodstores. alloys, 25k. $19,900. fair Bluff ford. 12 aCre traCt of land adjacent com. Or stop by a Hills Store and fill 910-649-7531 to Magnolia green, Leland includes November 26, 2015 out an Application. 2,800 sq ft brick house. Commercial 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, November 30, 2015

LARGE HOME commercial/resi- recorded on September 5, 2002 in An order for possession of the prop- gle-family residential real property: ister of Deeds, is/are Danny P. Latham You are hereby summoned and noti- dential near Courthouse $1,200 per Book No. 702 at Page 989 and modi- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. an order for possession of the prop- and wife, Ethel Mae Latham. fied to answer the petition. You must month. Furnished home, excellent fied on July 2, 2007 in Book No. 898 at neighborhood $750. No pets. Deposit 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. The property to be offered pursuant prepare and file with the Clerk of & references req. 642-4923 Page 173 and reformed by judgment against the party or parties in posses- 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and to this notice of sale is being offered Superior Court of Columbus Coun- on March 10, 2014 in Book No. RB sion by the clerk of superior court of against the party or parties in posses- for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS ty, Attention: Juvenile Court Clerk, 1079 at Page 752 in the Office of the the county in which the property is sion by the clerk of superior court of IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee Columbus County Courthouse, 100 Register of Deeds of Columbus Coun- sold. Any person who occupies the the county in which the property is nor the holder of the note secured by Courthouse Square, Whiteville, NC ty, North Carolina; and because of property pursuant to a rental agree- sold. Any person who occupies the the deed of trust, being foreclosed, 28472 a written answer to the peti- 1 BEdROOM APARtMENt $350. default in the payment of the indebt- ment entered into or renewed on property pursuant to a rental agree- nor the officers, directors, attorneys, tion within forty (40) days of the first No pets. First & last month deposit. edness secured thereby and failure or after October 1, 2007, may, after ment entered into or renewed on employees, agents or authorized rep- date of publication (written below). Call 642-0404. to carry out and perform the stipu- receiving the notice of sale, termi- or after October 1, 2007, may, after resentative of either Trustee or the You must also serve a copy of the 1 BEdROOM APARtMENt. Fully lations and agreements contained nate the rental agreement by provid- receiving notice of sale, terminate the holder of the note make any repre- answer on the petitioner’s attorney furnished. References & deposit therein and, pursuant to demand ing written notice of termination to rental agreement by providing writ- sentation or warranty relating to the (address below). If you fail to file an required. No pets. Call 640-8098. of the holder of the indebtedness the landlord, to be effective on a date ten notice of termination to the land- title or any physical, environmental, answer your parental rights will be ter- secured by said Deed of Trust, the stated in the notice that is at least 10 lord, to be effective on a date stated 2 BEdROOM APARtMENt. No pets. health or safety conditions existing minated. Your failure to respond will Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call undersigned Substitute Trustee will days, but no more than 90 days, after in the notice that is at least 10 days, in, on, at or relating to the property result in the Petitioner applying to the 642-4049. place for sale, at public auction, to the the sale date contained in the notice but not more than 90 days, after the being offered for sale. Any and all Court for the relief sought. The pur- highest bidder for cash at the usual of sale, provided that the mortgagor sale date contained in the notice of responsibilities or liabilities arising out pose of the hearing is to comply with 2 BR, 1 ba apt for rent, high efficient place of sale at Columbus County has not cured the default at the time sale, provided that the mortgagor has of or in any way relating to any such NCGS 7B-1108.1 and to terminate units, low electric bills, water, trash, Courthouse, Whiteville, North Caroli- the tenant provides the notice of ter- not cured the default at the time the condition expressly are disclaimed. your parental rights. yard work & maintenance incl. Small na on December 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM pets allowed. Bryson Dr, Whiteville, mination. Upon termination of a rent- tenant provides the notice of termi- This sale is made subject to all prior Such hearing will be conducted on $600 mo. $600 deposit. Call Eric 910- that parcel of land, including improve- al agreement, the tenant is liable for nation. Upon termination of a rent- liens and encumbrances, and unpaid the 11th day of January, 2016 at 9:00 640-7690 ments thereon, situated, lying and rent due under the rental agreement al agreement, the tenant is liable for taxes and assessments including but a.m. in the District Court of Columbus being in the City of Lake Waccamaw, prorated to the effective date of the rent due under the rental agreement not limited to any transfer tax associ- County, Columbus County Court- APt fOR RENt available Dec. 1. 3 County of Columbus, State of North termination. prorated to the effective date of the ated with the foreclosure. A deposit house, 100 Courthouse Circle, White- BR, 1 1/2 bath . 3 references & depos- Carolina, and being more particularly Attorney at Law termination. of five percent (5%) of the amount of ville, North Carolina. If your address it required. No pet, or smokers. S described as BEING ALL OF LOT B, Franklin St. 641-1250 Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Dated: 11/17/15 the bid or seven hundred fifty dol- is known, the date, time and place of CONTAINING 0.53 ACRE, MORE OR Substitute Trustee Philip A. Glass, Substitute Trustee lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, hearing of the petition will be mailed LESS, AS SHOWN AND DELINEAT- 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 Nodell, Glass & Haskell, L.L.P. is required and must be tendered in to you upon filing of an answer. You ED ON MAP PREPARED BY DAVID B. Charlotte, NC 28217 Posted on 11/17/15 the form of certified funds at the time may call the Deputy Clerk of the Juve- GOLDSTON, JR. RLS, DATE OCTO- (704) 442-9500 ALL of that parcel of land known as of the sale. This sale will be held open nile Court of Columbus County at 2 BEdROOM MOBiLE HOME, East- BER 16, 1991, ENTITLED “MAP OF A November 23, 30, 2015 Lot No. 31 as shown on that cer- ten days for upset bids as required by (910) 641-4440 for further information. over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. DIVISION FOR DANIEL W. DUDLEY tain survey plat entitled “Map of a law. Following the expiration of the David S. Tedder 642-4049. AND ELIZABETH D. DUDLEY”. Notice of Survey of Phase II of Sutton Place” statutory upset period, all remain- Assistant County Attorney The above-described property is dated March 5, 1981, recorded in Plat ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE 111 Washington Street a portion of that same property foreclosure Sale Book 44 at Page 79 of the Columbus AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in Whiteville, NC 28472 described in deed executed by Isa County Registry. Said survey plat a timely manner will result in a Dec- 910-642-5645 fOR RENt Downtown Commercial Powers, Widow to Daniel W. Dudley NORTH CAROLINA was drawn by David B. Goldston, Jr., laration of Default and any deposit Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2015 Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. and wife, Elizabeth D. Dudley, dated COLUMBUS COUNTY R.L.S., and is incorporated herein by will be frozen pending the outcome Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. January 16, 1965, and recorded in Special Proceedings No. 15 SP 131 reference. of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside Notice of Service Deed Book 238, Page 538, Colum- Substitute Trustee: Philip A. Glass The above property is subject to that for any reason, the Purchaser at the fOR RENt/LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 bus County Registry. of Process by room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- Date of Sale: December 10, 2015 certain list of restrictions and protec- sale shall be entitled only to a return of ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. A true and acurate copy of the map Time of Sale: 2:00 p.m. tive covenants set out in Deed Book the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall Publication prepared by David B. Goldston, Jr. Place of Sale: Columbus County 308 at Page 754 of the Columbus have no further recourse against the R.L.S dated October 16, 1991, enti- Courthouse County Registry which is also incor- Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Sub- tled “Map of a Division for Daniel W. Description of Property: See Attached porated herein by reference. stitute Trustee or the attorney of any STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Dudley and Elizabeth Dudley” (the Description November 30, December 7, 2015 of the foregoing. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF MOBiLE HOME LOtS fOR RENt. “Map”) is incorporated in this descrip- Record Owners: Shannon M. Helms SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD JUSTICE 294 Thompsontown Rd., Whiteville. tion by reference. and Heirs of Jeffrey A. Helms TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Tony Stanley 840-2454. Notice of Public Address of property: 209 James Ave- Address of Property: 109 Pecan ing in the property, be advised that an DISTRICT COURT DIVISION nue, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 Avenue Hearing Order for Possession of the property FILE NO.: 15 CV 687 Tax Parcel ID: 80812 Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 Whiteville P lanning may be issued in favor of the pur- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and Present Record Owners: Danella D. Deed of Trust: chaser. Also, if your lease began or TOWN OF BOLTON, Board Plaintiffs AdMiNiStRAtOR’S NOticE Smith and Gary L. Smith Book : 530 Page: 675 was renewed on or after October 1, The terms of the sale are that the real Dated: May 30, 1997 2007, be advised that you may termi- vs The undersigned, having qualified on The Whiteville Planning & Zoning property hereinbefore described will Grantors: Jeffrey Allen Helms and nate the rental agreement upon writ- SHAWN DEL BROWN a/k/a SHAWN- the 20th day of November, 2015, as Board will hold a public hearing as be sold for cash to the highest bidder. wife, Shannon M. Helms ten notice to the landlord, to be effec- DEL BROWN; FRANCINA FREEMAN Administrator of the Estate of Justin follows: A deposit of five percent (5%) of the Original Beneficiary: State Employ- tive on a date stated in the notice that BROWN; UNITED STATES OF AMER- C. Creech, late of Columbus County, Date: December 7, 2015 amount of the bid or Seven Hundred ees’ Credit Union CONDITIONS OF is at least 10 days, but no more than ICA, Department of the Treasury, hereby notifies all persons, firms and Time: 12:30 p.m. or as soon thereaf- Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is SALE: Should the property be pur- 90 days, after the sale date contained Judgmentholder (Lienholder), corporations having claims against ter as the agenda will allow greater, is required and must be ten- chased by a third party, that per- in the notice of sale, provided that the Defendants the estate of said decedent to exhibit Meeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, dered in the form of certified funds at son must pay the tax of Forty-five mortgagor has not cured the default To SHAWN DEL BROWN a/k/a them to the undersigned on or before 24 Hill Plaza the time of the sale. The successful Cents (45¢) per One Hundred Dol- at the time notice of termination is SHAWNDEL BROWN and FRANCINA the 7th day of March, 2016, or this Zoning Map Amendment: Request bidder shall be required to pay rev- lars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. provided. You may be liable for rent FREEMAN BROWN, above named notice will be pleaded in bar of their from Marshall Ray Nobles to rezone enue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, §7A-308(a)(1). due under the agreement prorated to Defendants: recovery. All person, firms, and cor- the property located at 261 West Oli- any Land Transfer Tax and costs of This sale is made subject to all unpaid the effective date of the termination. Take notice that a pleading seeking porations indebted to the estate will ver Street (tax parcel # 3855) from recording the Trustee’s Deed. taxes and superior liens or encum- The date of this Notice is October relief against the Defendants SHAWN please make immediate payment to R-20 (Residential District) to B-3 The real property hereinabove brances of record and assessments, 30, 2015. DEL BROWN a/k/a SHAWNDEL the undersigned. (Highway Serving Business District). described is being offered for sale if any, against the said property, and Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells BROWN and FRANCINA FREEMAN This the 30th day of Nov. 2015. Citizens interested in the proposal “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold any recorded leases. This sale is also Substitute Trustee BROWN and naming you as a Defen- Travis Creech are invited to attend and participate subject to all superior liens, unpaid subject to any applicable county land 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 dant has been filed in the above enti- Administrator of the Estate of in the public hearing. Changes may taxes, and special assessments. transfer tax, and the successful third Charlotte, NC 28216 tled action. The nature of the relief Justin C. Creech be made in the above proposal as Other conditions will be announced party bidder shall be required to make 704-333-8107 being sought is as follows: Tax Fore- % Michael W. Willis, Attorney for a result of debate, objection, or dis- at the sale. The sale will be held open payment for any such county land http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ closure for the collection of past due the Estate cussion. for ten (10) days for upset bids as by transfer tax. 15-070746 Columbus County property taxes. PO Box 2392 Hiram J. Marziano, II law required. A cash deposit of 5% of the purchase November 23, 30, 2015 You are required to make defense to Whiteville, NC 28472 City of Whiteville If for any reason the Trustee is unable price will be required at the time of the such pleading not later than the 4th Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2015 Planning Director to convey title to this property or the sale. Any successful bidder shall be day of January, 2016, said date being 910-640-1380 Notice of Service sale is set aside, the sole remedy required to tender the full balance of 40 days from the first publication of Amended Notice of November 23, 30, 2015 of the purchaser is the return of the the purchase price so bid in cash or of Process this notice and upon your failure to do Substitute deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of certified check at the time the Sub- so the party seeking service against Notice of Sale RE: TERMINATION OF PARENTAL you will apply to the Court for the trustee’s the sale is challenged by any party, stitute Trustee tenders to him a deed the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it for the property or attempts to tender RIGHTS relief sought. foreclosure Sale of believes the challenge to have merit, such deed, and should said success- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA This the 19th day of November, 2015. Real Property may declare the sale to be void and ful bidder fail to pay the full balance JUSTICE COUNTY OF COLUMBUS WILLIAM E. WOOD return the deposit. In either event purchase price so bid at that time, he OF NORTH CAROLINA N THE GENERAL COURT OF ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS the purchaser will have no further shall remain liable on his bid as pro- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION JUSTICE 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE 019618-00029/ COLUMBUS COUNTY DISTRICT COURT DIVISION WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 13-SP-106 recourse against the Mortgagor, the vided for in North Carolina General Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney Statutes Section 45-21.30 (d) and (e). 15SP90 FILE NO. 14 JT 66 TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- IN RE: CHANCE LEE FERRARI, a STATE BAR NO.: 5901 and authority contained in that certain or the Trustee. This sale will be held open ten (10) Additional Notice Where the Real days for upset bids as required by law. CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST male juvenile, DOB: 6-21-2014 Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2015 Deed of Trust executed and deliv- EXECUTED BY DANNY P. LATHAM TO: The Unknown Father of Chance ered by Danella D. Smith and Gary Property is Residential With Less Residential real property with less Than 15 Rental Units: than 15 rental units, including sin- AND ETHEL MAE LATHAM DATED Lee Ferrari Notice of Service L. Smith, dated August 29, 2002 and AUGUST 31, 2000 AND RECORDED PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a peti- IN BOOK 629 AT PAGE 287 RERE- tion has been filed by the Columbus of Process by CORDED ON NOVEMBER 28, 2000 County Department of Social Ser- Publication IN BOOK 636, PAGE 158 IN THE vices for the purpose of terminat- SHORT Want The Get ADD COLUMBUS COUNTY PUBLIC REG- ing your parental rights to the above HIGH-SPEED ISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA named minor child. The grounds for STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DISH! INTERNET COLUMBUS COUNTY BROS. Best Deal promotional prices Under and by virtue of the power and the petition are your neglect of the starting at only ... $ 95 authority contained in the above-ref- juvenile, your having willfully left him In the District Court On TV 14./mo. erenced deed of trust and because of in foster care outside the home for COLUMBUS COUNTY, by and through $ its CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT RENT-A-CAR 99 where available default in the payment of the secured more than 12 months without show- & Internet? 19./mo. AGENCY, on behalf of for 12 months. indebtedness and failure to per- ing progress in correcting conditions $ 95 form the stipulation and agreements that caused the removal, your fail- Hazel L. Garcia, Call Now and Ask How! DAILY therein contained and, pursuant to ure to ever support the child in any Plaintiff 19 demand of the owner and holder of way, your failure to legitimate the Vs. Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville 1-800-405-5081 the secured debt, the undersigned juvenile by marriage to the mother or Manuel Cisneros Garcia and All o ers require 24-month commitment and credit qualication. Geames J. Bonner, Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB62015 substitute trustee will expose for any other method, abandonment of 642-4175 *O er subject to change based on premium channel availability sale at public auction to the highest the juvenile for at least six consecu- Defendant bidder for cash at the usual place of tive months, and the dependency of TO: Manuel Cisneros Garcia sale at the county courthouse of said the juvenile per GS 7B-101. You are TAKE NOTICE that a pleading seeking county at 10:00AM on December 7, entitled to attend a hearing affect- relief against you has been filed in the 2015 the following described real ing your rights. Parents are entitled above-entitled action. The nature of estate and any other improvements to have counsel appointed to them the relief being sought is as follows: which may be situated thereon, in if they cannot afford same. If you That you either be established as the Columbus County, North Carolina, want a court-appointed attorney, you father of the minor children J’Ceon and being more particularly described are encouraged to immediately con- D. Bonner, DOB: 12-5-13 and Jayden as follows: tact Fred Meekins at 910-642-8080, Bonner, DOB: 5-4-15 and if estab- Being all of Lot No. Thirty (30) of Old who has temporarily been appointed lished as such that you then pay child Farms Estates, as shown on Plat to represent you. At the first hearing, support for them, provide medical recorded in Map Book 52 at Page 74 the Court will determine whether you insurance for them, pay the costs of in the Columbus County Registry, to qualify for a court-appointed attor- this action and submit to wage with- which reference is hereby made for a ney. If you do not qualify Atttorney holding. Alternatively, that you be dis- more full and complete description by Meekins will be released. This is a established as the father of said chil- metes and bounds. new case and any previous attorney dren and have no obligations as to And Being more commonly known as: appointed to you will not represent them. Further, this action also seeks AUCTION 113 Pretty Branch Ln, Riegelwood, you in this matter. to determine whether or not Geames NC 28456 The above named male minor child J. Bonner is or is not the father of said The record owner(s) of the property, was born to Elizabeth DeeDee Fer- children with either incidental obliga- as reflected on the records of the Reg- rari on June 21, 2014 in Wilmington, tions of support to them or if not the December 5, 2015 father with no obligations as to them. New Hanover County, North Carolina. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than 12-28- 15, and upon your failure to do so the 9 am - Until party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 11th day of November, 2015. 208 E. Walter Street David S. Tedder Asst. County Attorney PO Box 397 Whiteville, NC Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 641 3177 910-642-2222 November 16, 23, 30, 2015 The News Reporter, Monday, November 30, 2015- 7B

Notice of Service Waccamaw Bank & Trust Company, PO Box 70517 Public Hearing acting as Administrator, to Hezekiah Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 of Process by Nobles, and recorded in Deed Book 843-839-9800 Notice Publication 221, Page 118, of the Columbus November 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2015 Town of County Registry. Get Extra See Book 468, Page 654, Columbus NOTICE TO CREDITORS Chadbourn Having qualified as Administrator of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA County Registry. Cash for the estate of Isabelle Hill Jackson, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF The property to be offered pursuant to The Chadbourn Town Council will deceased, late of Columbus Coun- JUSTICE this Notice of Sale is being offered for hold a Public Hearings on Decem- Christmas ty, the undersigned hereby notifies COUNTY OF COLUMBUS sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS ber 1, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Below is a all persons having claims against Clean out your DISTRICT COURT DIVISION IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- description of the case for consid- the estate of said decedent to pres- FILE NO.: 15 CV 893 sioner nor the County of Columbus, eration: attic and sell your ent them to the undersigned within COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and nor the officers, directors, attorneys, 1: Case No.: CUP-02-15 - The appli- unwanted items in three (3) months from the date of the CITY OF WHITEVILLE, employees, agents or authorized rep- cant is requesting a Conditional Use first publication, or this notice will be Plaintiffs resentatives of either the Commis- Permit to operate an auto repair busi- The News Reporter pleaded in bar of their recovery. All Vs. sioner or the County of Columbus ness at 120 N Wilson Street. The persons indebted to said estate will Classifieds! NEVON SHIPMAN; RICHARD SHIP- make any representation of warran- property is presently zoned B-1 (Cen- please make immediate payment. MAN; FREDDIE SHIPMAN; DREWEL- ty relating to the title or any physical, tral Business District). This the 9th day of November, 2015. EN JONES; BEVERLY JEAN ROG- environmental, health or safety con- The Public Hearing will be held at: Daniel Curtis Hill, There’s never been a better time to make a ERS; JUDY BEST, Judgmentholder ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- Chadbourn Town Hall Administratrix of the estate of (Lienholder); STATE OF NORTH CAR- ing to the property being offered for Town Council Chambers little extra money for the holidays. Joseph Edward Nichols OLINA, Office of Indigent Defense sale, and any and all responsibilities 602 North Brown Street Call 642-4104 ext. 237 or 221 88 Jackson Lane Services, Judgmentholder (Lien- or liabilities arising out of or in any Chadbourn, North Carolina 28431 Whiteville, NC 28472 to get your ad in the paper and online at holder), way relating to any such condition For questions regarding this request, Nov. 9, 16, 19, 23, 30,2015 Whiteville.com! Defendants expressly are disclaimed. you may contact Town Manager Rob- To RICHARD SHIPMAN and FREDDIE Also, this property is being sold free NOTICE TO CREDITORS ert Jones at 910-654-4148, Monday only SHIPMAN, above named Defendants: and clear of all taxes, special assess- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA through Friday between 8:00 a.m. Take notice that a pleading seeking ments, prior liens or encumbrances of COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and 5:00 p.m Sell your relief against the Defendants NEVON record against said property except The undersigned, GINA LYNN Thank you, personal items $ SHIPMAN, RICHARD SHIPMAN, as may have priority under Federal HEWETT STANLEY, has qualified Robert Jones FREDDIE SHIPMAN, DREWELEN or State Law, if any. Town Manager / Zoning Administrator under $300 for 15 as Administratrix CTA of the Estate for 4 Lines JONES and BEVERLY JEAN ROG- A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- of DARUS PAUL HEWETT, late of November 23, 30, 2015 one low price. until it sells!* ERS and naming you as a Defendant chase price, or $750 whichever is Columbus County, and this is to noti- has been filed in the above entitled greater, will be required at the time of fy all persons having claims against action. The nature of the relief being the sale with the balance remaining said Estate to present them to the *up to 30 days sought is as follows: Tax Foreclosure due to be paid in full by cash or cer- undersigned on or before February for the collection of past due Colum- tified funds at the Office of the Com- 23, 2016, pursuant to North Caroli- Low Price Tire Guarantee The News Reporter bus County property taxes. missioner within three (3) days after na General Statute 28A-14-1, or this You are required to make defense to the entry of the Judgment of Confir- notice shall be pled in bar of their such pleading not later than the 4th mation by the Clerk of Court. recovery. All persons indebted to day of January, 2016, said date being Hearing before the Honorable Amy said Estate will please make imme- 40 days from the first publication of W. Nance, Assistant Clerk of Superi- diate payment to the undersigned at this notice and upon your failure to do or Court for Columbus County, North the following address: so the party seeking service against Carolina was held in connection with This the 23rd day of November, 2015. you will apply to the Court for the this foreclosure on the 22nd day of GINA LYNN HEWETT STANLEY relief sought. September, 2015 at which time Clerk ADMINISTRATRIX CTA Unreserved public equipment auction This the 18th day of November, 2015. Amy Nance authorized this foreclo- 141 Mt. Carmel Church Rd. WILLIAM E. WOOD sure sale as required by statute. Ruffin, NC 27326 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS This the 10th day of November, 2015. Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Equipment incl. Bid in person or online 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE WILLIAM E WOOD Attorneys at Law Large selection of ▸ No minimums or reserves WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 COMMISSIONER P. O. Box 1467 construction equipment, ▸ Test & inspect on-site TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Whiteville, NC 28472 Behind Quality Ford trucks, trailers ▸ Open to the public STATE BAR NO.: 5901 WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2015 106 Quality Street, Whiteville and much more. ▸ Free registration Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2015 TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 910-640-FAST (640-3278) STATE BAR NO.: 5901 November 23 & 30, 2015 Inspection hours Call about selling: Notice of Tax Mon–Fri, 8 am–5 pm 919.764.1900 Foreclosure Sale NOTICE TO CREDITORS and Volunteer Today DEBTORS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA | COUNTY OF COLUMBUS to grant a local child’s wish Raleigh-Durham – December 10 8 am COUNTY OF COLUMBUS FILE NO.: 15-E-495 800 Business Park Drive, Butner IN THE GENERAL COURT OF The undersigned having qualified as Email [email protected] JUSTICE Administratrix of the Estate of Daniel DISTRICT COURT DIVISION or call 919-821-7111 ext 209 to learn more! Glenn Spivey, deceased, of Columbus FILE NO.: 15 CV 943 County, North Carolina, do hereby rbauction.com/Raleigh-Durham COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, notify all persons, firms and corpora- TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF and « tions having claims against the Estate « « TOWN OF CHADBOURN, « to exhibit them to the undersigned on « « Auction Firm License #6980, Motor Vehicle Dealer License #0061711 Plaintiffs or before three months after the day vs of the first publication of this notice, TED PARKER HOME SALES, INC., or by February 24, 2016 or same Defendant will be pleaded in bar of their recov- Do you or a loved one STRUGGLE on the stairs? NOTICE is hereby given that the ery. All persons, firms and corpora- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, TOWN We have the AFFORDABLE solution! tions indebted to the said estate will OF FAIR BLUFF and please make immediate payment to TOWN OF CHADBOURN as bod- MENTION THIS AD FOR the undersigned. ies politic incorporate of the State of This the 23rd day of November, 2015. North Carolina, are exercising their * Katherine West $250 OFF power and authority to assess, levy PURCHASE OF A NEW STAIRLIFT! Administratrix of the Estate of Daniel and collect taxes against real and Glenn Spivey personal property located within Bret H. Davis their boundaries in accordance with 1-800-862-9614 Attorney for the Administratrix the laws of the State of North Caro- Of the Estate of Daniel Glenn Spivey CALL NOW lina and the Default Judgment and TOLL-FREE Davis & Boyd, LLC Order of Sale entered on the 22nd *Certain restrictions apply. day of September, 2015 and are fore- closing on the following land of TED PARKER HOME SALES, INC. in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes and/or special assess- NOW YOUR AD CAN ments upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 22nd day of September, 2015, William E. Wood has been appointed Commis- sioner with the authority to sell the fol- lowing lands at the Courthouse Door, REACH ALL OF NORTH CAROLINA Columbus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the 8th day of December, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash FOR ONLY all interest in the following described real estate: TRACT 1: $ All of that certain lot or parcel of land 25 WORDS lying and being in Fair Bluff Township, Columbus County and State of North Carolina and being more particularly $10 each additional word described as follows: Being all of Lots 26, 27, 29 and 30 as set forth on a plat of the Scott Sub- division recorded in Map Book 6, 375 Page 93, Public Records of Columbus County, which plat is hereby incorpo- rated by reference for more particular- BLANKET ity of description. Said lands are fully set forth and delin- eated upon a survey for Martin L. Mal- colm, dated July 23, 1982, prepared by Jimmy H. Turner, which plat is NORTH incorporated by reference for further particularity of description. See Book 351, Page 542 and Book 420, Page 755 Columbus County CAROLINA Registry. Less lot 26, see Book 609, Page 937. See also easement at Book 342, Page 865. OVER NEWSPAPERS WITH A COMBINED TRACT 2: All of that certain lot or parcel of land lying and being in Chadbourn Town- ship, Columbus County and State of CIRCULATION OVER MILLION North Carolina and being more par- ticularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the West mar- gin of Brown Street and the South margin of Holland Street, the intersec- tion of said streets; and runs South with Brown Street 130 feet; thence West Parallel with Holland Street 150 Call advertising at (910) 642-4104 feet; thence North parallel with Brown Street 130 feet to Holland Street; thence with Holland Street 150 feet to the beginning. 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