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($37,339) were paid more on average than their Wright’s Columbus County counterparts. t r i a l f o r The same is true of state employees who Today’s possession had pay averages of $34,177 in Bladen, $38,272 of cocaine, American Profle Karen Wright in Robeson and $40,9470 in Brunswick com- with a ha- pared with Columbus County’s average of features “Father bitual felon $33,486 for state employees. indictment attached, was of Our National The average pay for federal employees in stopped Wednesday by Su- Brunswick County is $61,176 and the highest Parks.” How John perior Court Judge Douglas in the four counties noted. The average pay Sasser after he became aware Muir sparked for federal employees in Robeson is $51,237, of at least two jurors being con- America’s conserva- in Bladen $51,728 and in Columbus County $48,241. tion movement. See B.J., page 4-A See Government, page 2-A Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist City council Sydney Sprenger, 10, and Lilli Greer, 12, adjust time sheets for their DIDYOB? afrms City Hall friends Greer and Grayson Inman, who competed in Take the Lake Did you observe ... X-TREME! at the Lake Saturday. The event is a warm-up for Take the won’t be dumped Lake this weekend. McIntyre praises “Iron Man” star By JEFFERSON WEAVER eforts in getting and Academy Staff Writer Award nominee new building One option isn’t being con- Families win X-TREME! Robert Downey Jr. sidered as the Whiteville City Under perfect weather conditions teacher and Whiteville High assis- By RAY WYCHE dining Saturday Council wrestles with the mold Saturday, 10 individuals and three tant football coach Todd Burney, 31, Staff Writer problem in city hall—demoli- teams competed in the biggest of Joshua Jacobsen, 33, of Clarendon, night at Te New tion. races for the smallest of trophies Coburn Powell, 52, of Whiteville and The Department of Aging’s newest building Southern Kitchen The board affirmed its sup- in the second annual fitness event Bill Sessoms III, 40, of Wilmington. “will be a tribute to senior citizens for years port for keeping the 1930s named Take the Lake X-TREME! at Sessoms, who grew up in White- and years to come, thanks to all who made restaurant in White- building at a recent workshop Lake Waccamaw. ville and is now a banker and trail this place what it is,” said Congressman Mike ville? ... and meeting regarding prog- It became evident through the day bike enthusiast, took an early lead McIntyre in dedicating the new structure ress on the mold issue, which that this intensely individual com- Saturday cruising through choppy Thursday morning. could cost into the six figures petition is best completed through waters and emerging at the dam only The Seventh District Congressman from to remediate. team effort, and most of those teams two hours and 12 minutes after leav- Lumberton told the crowd present for the The city ordered an inspec- were families and friends of the ing the beach at Dale’s Restaurant. dedication ceremony, “This is the ultimate in County Deaths tion of the former post office competitors. Northerly winds had dictated a what public service is all about.” earlier this year after employ- The X-TREME! is an outgrowth rare start at Dale’s that morning, McIntyre was instrumental in obtaining a Tabor Cty ees complained of respiratory of Take the Lake, a four-part fitness giving swimmers a little help with $450,000 federal grant for the building, which Gilbert Faxon Ray ailments, moisture and mold. challenge that will culminate its following waves. The Jackson Gore contains a 2,000-square foot exercise room and Howard Dolphus Fowler Specialists found multiple fourth season over Labor Day week- family took charge in setting marker 16 offices for In-Home Services workers. Jerry Tomas Fowler problems with the basement end. Take the Lake is an expansion of balloons, determining swim direc- He reminded the crowd that the grant was Lake Waccamaw of the building, which houses the decades-old Labor Day Swim be- tion and with general competitor their tax money “coming home to work,” inspections, the planning of- gun at the birth of the Baby Boom era support throughout the day. and said to the people, “You make Columbus Joyce Long Parker fice, and fire marshal. by the late Lee J. Greer and friends. Burney dropped out early. A strong County great.” Delco City Manager Larry Fai- In the running for the first-place athlete with little long-distance swim The congressman praised the services William Raymond Smith son asked the board for more banner were Tommy Mintz, 54, of experience, the Lake dealt him a rendered by the Department of Aging to the Chadbourn direction on what to do about Ash and Eric Brandt, 58, of the Lake blow with severe leg cramps after senior citizens of the county, citing the Medi- Bobby Ray McDufe Jr. the problem. Among the major who, due to organizers’ error, had two miles. Burney would continue, care Part D Assistance Program operated concerns would be the cost tied for first in 2011. though, completing the other three by the agency that has saved “more than $3 Hallsboro involved with temporarily Sending up heat waves Saturday million for people who needed that help” by Franklin Nichols morning were Edgewood School P.E. See Extreme, page 2-A uncovering duplications in their prescription Lou Ida Boone See City Hall, page 3-A See Aging, page 3-A Riegelwood Mavis Ellen West Cerro Gordo Joan Godwin Harman Southern Kitchen’s recipe one of top in nation By NICOLE CARTRETTE 250,000 chefs were invited to partici- it,” Sokun posted on Facebook. “Let’s Southern Living Magazine and Wilma Staff Writer pate in the contest. show the world that Whiteville is the Magazine. Index The top entries that garner the most greatest little town in the U.S.A.” On Aug. 9, the Southern Kitchen’s The Southern Kitchen Restaurant votes on Facebook, in one of three cat- People can vote for the Cambodian “innovative southern cuisine” was &EJUPSJBMT

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This week, on... County board to Youth Outdoor Spotlight returns clean up zoning for another season in newspaper By JEFFERSON WEAVER By NICOLE CARTRETTE gia Pacific’s property were sent Staff Writer Staff Writer notification of the intent to August 27, 2012 rezone the property and given The News Reporter’s popu- Last year, County Commis- an opportunity to come before lar series, the Youth Outdoor sioners rezoned several acres the county planning board. Spotlight, is returning for Whiteville.com of land at the Southeastern In- Only one did, Lewis said. another season. Biser Ball dustrial Park near Whiteville “We explained all this is a The weekly profile features Sports Trivia to light industrial. clean up of the zoning there,” young outdoors enthusiasts That means certain heavy Lewis said. with their most memorable Question #15: In 1951, industrial operations cannot Property adjacent to the catches or harvests, ranging Whiteville High School operate there and zoning that shell building across the street from fish to bears. It’s spon- pitching sensation Rudy was never enforced was cor- from the industrial park is also sored by Waccamaw Outdoor Williams signed a profes- rected. The park was actually subject to rezoning. Supply, where many of our sional baseball contract zoned agriculture and resi- Roughly 80 acres there young sportsmen obtained with what team? dential. owned by the Committee of their hunting and fishing sup- Answer: Find the answer today, at In coming weeks, at the 100 is set to be zoned light in- plies and equipment. Whiteville.com, in our Sports Section. request of the planning board, dustrial, Lewis said. Submissions from any commissioners are expected Lewis said light industrial child with a connection to to change split zoning at the zoned land may be used for Columbus County family are Whiteville.com closed Georgia-Pacific plant agricultural purposes. welcome. Cell phone pictures Poll Question along Chadbourn Highway to The first and only zoning may not be used, due to poor of the Week heavy industrial. in the county came about in printing quality, but prints or “It should be Industrial Two 1965 because of the creation digital entries are welcome. How are school uniforms for heavy use,” County Planner of Southeastern Community The hunting or fishing trip working for you, your kids Robert Lewis said. “We are College. doesn’t have to have happened or friends? going back and cleaning up “None of it has really been here in Columbus County, al- issues like that.” enforced,” Lewis said. “We though we like local trophies. You don’t need math class For decades, The News Reporter has been proud to pub- The plant is located, in part, needed to correct what we had While deer are the most popu- to understand that half can lish photos of area hunters and anglers with their trophies equal a majority, and in this in a residential zone. already.” lar submissions—and a first week’s poll, exactly half of “It’s such a large area,” buck is an important rite for Nicole Cartrette our respondents told us that Lewis said, pointing out that most outdoors enthusiasts— roughly 50 or more landowners 910-642-4104 ext. 225 photos with big fish, ducks, include both the young hunter members who have had an school uniforms are “Great [email protected] with property adjacent to Geor- bears, hogs, turkeys, coons, or angler and a catch. With impact on their outdoors ex- - we love them!” The “un- each submission, we need perience. uniform group held strong small game, and even big bull- frogs are also welcome. Photos some basic details—how long For more information, with one-third of the votes, they have hunted or fished, email jeffweaver@whiteville. responding “Lousy - get with favorite hunting dogs are Lebanon Masonic Lodge also encouraged. The story is why they enjoy the outdoors, com or contact Jefferson Weav- rid of them!” About one out their favorite or most memo- er at 910.642.4104, ext. 227. of fve of our respondents more about the young woods- man than the harvest (but we rable trip, and of course, the didn’t have “strong feelings blood drive gets 35 units names of their parents, sib- Jefferson Weaver about them.” want those details, too). The Aug. 15 blood drive of the Lebanon Masonic Lodge Pictures should be in good lings and grandparents, as 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] This Week: Smokin’ hosted by the Lebanon Ma- and all of the donors who sup- taste for a wide audience, and well as any friends or family sonic Lodge resulted in 35 ported this blood drive.” units of blood collected. Lodge The blood received was SPORTS members donated at other Co- immediately typed and un- Videos lumbus County drives during derwent a battery of tests County’s unemployment rate shows decline the month of August. for hepatitis, AIDS and other the public sector, the result report that Scotland County ECHS @ SCHS Football “We wanted to do our part diseases in Red Cross labora- By RAY WYCHE of drastic reductions in the has the state’s highest un- SCHS @ Jamboree to help during the blood short- tories. It then became avail- Staff Writer state budget by the General employment rate at 17.6 age,” said Edwin Russ, chair- able to help patients in area Coming soon: Tennis & Assembly. percent, while Currituck man of the blood drive. “N.C. hospitals. Because a unit of Additional workers found Volleyball Most of the public sector County has the lowest rate Grand Master of the Masons, blood can be separated into jobs in Columbus County jobs lost last month came at 4.7 percent. Robert E Gresham Jr. has its various components, one in July, bringing the unem- from local governments, From August 2011 through encouraged all NC Masons to donation can save as many as ployment rate down by 1.6 according to the N.C. Depart- July 2012, jobless Columbus donate blood.” three lives. percent to 13.1 percent. ment of Commerce. County workers were paid “Grand Master Gresham To schedule an appointment The state’s jobless rate The loss of public sector $18,356,492 in unemployment and Edwin Russ heard of our to donate blood, call 1-800-Give for July was 9.8 percent, an jobs reduces the need for claims. urgent need for blood and Life. Blood donors must be at increase for the first time in Your questions answered workers in the private sector, at Whiteville.com volunteered to help,” stated least 17 years of age or 16 with more than a year, despite the particularly in retail trade, Tanya Tilley-Hall, donor rep- a signed American Red Cross addition to 16,000 new jobs. as laid-off workers have less Ray Wyche resentative, Carolinas Region parental consent form, weigh Most of the state’s rise in disposable income. 910-642-4104 ext. 229 of the American Red Cross. a minimum of 110 pounds and jobless rates is due to the re- Whiteville.com duction of the labor force in The employment figures Photos “We are grateful to members be in general good health. of the Week Government Continued from page 1-A

Industry specific data sug- percent of the state median state average was 17.4. “The economic recovery economic growth) is not being gest that the average pay in household income of $43,417. Nearly half or 46.3 percent from the Great Recession is rewarded with higher wages,” manufacturing in the county “The richest 5 percent of of county residents were con- different form any recovery according to Freyer. has risen steadily over time Columbus County households sidered “low-income” from in the last 30 years, as seen in “This productivity gap has and increased from $54,280 in had an average income that 2008 to 2010 “meaning their in- unprecedentedly sluggish job contributed to the emergence 2010 to $56,504 in 2011. was 26.7 times that of the poor- comes were less than twice the creation and, perhaps most of a two-tier labor market, Low wages and income con- est fifth of households and 3.1 federal poverty level ($44,628 obviously, failing wages,” with growth in low-wage and tinue to impact the Columbus times that of the middle fifth for a family of four in 2010),” Allan Freyer, a public policy high-wage occupations, but ECHS @ WHS County, according to an N.C. of households,” according to according to the report. analyst with the organization little growth in between. The Soccer Justice Center brief. the economic snapshot pre- Another report by the cen- said in July. result is the worst wage in- In 2010, the average weekly pared by the N.C. Justice Cen- ter suggests middle-wage oc- “A unique feature of the equality seen in 30 years.” salary of a worker in Colum- ter’s Budget and Tax Center. cupations are disappearing current sluggish recovery bus County of $593 was three- The nonprofit reported that at an alarming rate while is the productivity gap, in fourths of the state average of in 2010 a total of 26.9 percent workers on average are more which—for the first time in Nicole Cartrette 910-642-4104 ext. 225 $791. The median household of county residents or 14,804 productive but being paid less 30 years—rising worker pro- [email protected] salary of $32,518 was 74.9 people lived in poverty. The for the work they do. ductivity (a key driver of Extreme Continued from page 1-A

events outside the competi- other than TTL X-TREME!, port him and who followed of this weekend’s Take the ing encouragement, and in the WHS @ ECHS tion. is not a fast runner, but he is and supported him wherever Lake are physical and mental final stretch of the Walk/Run, Tennis Powell flew through the tall and has a loping stride they could along his 48-mile feats of endurance like few some or all of the team walked Bike & Hike, finishing first that can eat up pavement. journey. people anywhere have accom- with their “sweep” competi- in that event in 1:13, and Ses- Both he and Sessoms ran in- Most of the field of com- plished. tors to finish the race. soms lost some of his lead – his tervals between jogging and petitors had strong family sup- The support of “families” A sense of obligation to trail-riding strength thwarted walking, but Mintz’ galloping port, including Mintz, Powell was, well, extreme Saturday not let the team down led by the no-riding rule on the gait swallowed Sessoms’ lead and Brandt, and they credit in the individual competition many members through their 3-mile state park trail – and even before they reached the that support in their success. as well as the team relay, a events, and the support was he tied Brandt’s 1:27 clock-in. state park. Greer and Grayson Inman of feature introduced this year. a morale injector. The four Both Mintz and Jacobsen blew With more than half the Whiteville had strong support Three teams entered this young men of the Lake team tires, which slowed but did not route in front of them – in- including young cheerleaders competition; the Southeastern all were at the beach at 6 a.m. stop them. cluding the park trail – Mintz with hand-made posters who Community College “Fellow- even though they weren’t The afternoon consisted of finished the Walk /Run nearly let everyone passing by the ship of the Rams,” the Lake needed for hours later. two long events: the 14-mile an hour ahead of Sessoms, giv- beach know how proud they Waccamaw “Flip, Trip, Slip & The team and the family paddle and the 15-mile Walk/ ing him a 10:01:00 total time, a were of “Mama and Dad.” Fall,” and “Team Wilson Auto spirit were what pulled swim- ECHS @ SCHS Run. The paddle was a close half-hour ahead of Sessoms, Success in this event comes Sales” (TWA). mers through nearly whitecap Football race, with Sessoms returning and an event record. not only in finishing first – a TWA chose a modified gang waves, past the muddy trails to the beach first in just under “I didn’t know he was so goal only some competitors ac- start, which meant they were and to the finish line of this three hours. After the paddle, close, and then he just passed tually have – but in finishing at all finished before noon, with extreme endurance event. the top four competitors each us,” Sessoms said after the all. Take the Lake X-TREME! a total time of 11:09:12. This Note, all times are prelimi- had a half hour between their race. “I knew all along that leg and even the individual Per- gave the other two teams a nary. Final results will be total times, in this order: Ses- (of the race) would hurt me, sonal Endurance Challenges mark to beat throughout the release shortly on Whiteville. soms, Mintz, Brandt and Pow- and yeah, I’m pretty strong day. com and Takethelake.org. ell. But the leader held inside in the other three, but I was Relay teams of up to four him a clean little secret that prepared for this.” people may have fresh com- FRANK THEATRES would turn the tables. “I had given up for second Veterans petitors in each event, and COASTAL Leaving for the Walk/Run place,” Mintz said about the they have no transition times, STADIUM 10 seven hours into the race, discouraging lead his competi- to hold so their times and those of WHS @ WCHS Sessoms knew one thing few tor had up through the paddle. individual competitors can’t Showtimes (910) 754-7469 www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Tennis others knew: that he is not a “I didn’t know that he couldn’t really be compared. (Due to runner. run, but I knew I could.” Mintz fundraiser the reverse direction of the 5200 Bridgers Road The majority of partici- had no idea he had gained on swim, the transition from the FREE pants in the X-TREME! and Sessoms so quickly. Sept. 3 swim to the Bike & Hike was standard in the “classic” Take the Lake “I was tickled when I saw removed from solo competi- SHIPPING this coming weekend choose to him, I’ll tell you that.” Pizza Hut of Whiteville tors’ total times.) on all orders over $20 walk in the Walk / Run, but in When Sessoms said that will hold a fundraising event As the official time clock at Latest Photos, the top slots of the X-TREME! Mintz “passed us,” he was Monday, Sept. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. passed 11 hours, both the Whiteville.com. this is a handicap that can referring to himself and his A percentage of the money Lake and SCC teams ceded the break a competitor. brother, who was his safety collected will be donated to the first-place banner to TWA, but In-home and on Location Check back here, on page 2-A of Te Mintz, a farmer with no escort in the swim, and his Disabled American Veterans, kept up spirits for their teams. News Reporter each week for the latest formal athletic training who half-dozen family members Veterans of Foreign Wars and Members followed each other 770.1834 on Whiteville.com. www.fullerroyalphoto.com has not competed in races who had t-shirts made to sup- Vietnam Veterans of America. through their events provid- The News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012 – 3-A

Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist New facility Lois Yoder leads the way into the new exercise room and offces of the main branch of the Columbus County Department of Aging after a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thurs- day.

Aging Staff photo by Ray Wyche Continued from page 1-A National contest medicines. munity College in July 1986. The new building is di- Chef Sokun Slama gives a recent demonstration at the Columbus County Farmers The ribbon-cutting cer- Representatives of the rectly behind the old Depart- Market. Slama’s Cambodian Beef entree’, served at the Southern Kitchen restaurant emony was presided over Cape Fear Council of Gov- ment of Aging building at the in Whiteville, is one of 30 top recipes in the nation vying to become a new U.S. Foods by Jack Miller, chairman of ernments, the county com- intersection of Legion Drive Chef Line product. the Senior Citizens Centers missioners and other public and Washington Street. It Advisory Council. officials were recognized by is connected to the original Among the approximately Worley. building by a covered walk- 200 people in attendance for The new exercise room, way. Southern Kitchen the ribbon cutting was Wade containing 28 exercise ma- Continued from page 1-A Fowler, the first director of chines, has been set up and what is now the Department senior citizens are invited to Ray Wyche “Friday and Saturday, ev- and from Thursday through next top product tab. 910-642-4104 ext. 229 of Aging when it was estab- visit the facility and use the ery other dish ordered was Saturday from 5-9 p.m. for lished by Southeastern Com- machines. Cambodian Beef,” Guillaume dinner. For more information said. “They absolutely love it.” visit newsouthernkitchen. Nicole Cartrette 910-642-4104 ext. 225 It’s a contest many see as com or to vote go to facebook. [email protected] DAILYQUOTES very positive for Whiteville. com/usfoods and click on the City hall “A vote for Cambodian Beef Continued from page 1-A is a vote for Whiteville,” one I have a very strict gun patron wrote on their Face- relocating staff, services and control policy: if there’s a gun book page. offices while the remediation around, I want to be in control The Southern Kitchen is is completed. of it. located at 606 South Madison Faison and the city council Clint Eastwood Street in Whiteville and is emphasized that demolition open Tuesday through Friday and replacement are not on The 1928 Republican Con- from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch THE ENDLESS the table. vention opened with a prayer. On a motion by Council- If the Lord can see His way woman Vickie Pait, the board SUMMER SALE clear to bless the Republican voted six to one to move the Party the way it’s been car- downstairs departments as rying on, then the rest of us Sherrie soon as possible, and for Faison ought to get it without even AUG 26 – SEPT 3 to negotiate an engineering asking. Murphy contract to determine exactly Will Rogers what will be required to re- is 50 today! habilitate and renovate the Johnny Hunt The Democrats seem to be building. basically nicer people, but Councilman Tim Blackmon Peace BC to hold they have demonstrated time % cast the sole dissenting vote. and again that they have the * Blackmon has suggested the Marvelous Mondays management skills of celery. OFF city fill and seal the basement, Dave Barry and move all departments Peace Baptist Church will upstairs. hold Marvelous Mondays dur- ing August at 7 p.m. Getting out of the hospital Faison asked the board to is a lot like resigning from a clarify if it wanted him to final- Each Monday will feature a different pastor. For Aug. book club. You’re not out of it ize the engineering study con- until the computer says you’re tract, or if the board wanted 27 the speaker will be Pastor 30 out of it. PAINTS & STAINS the final say on the contract. Johnny Hunt with First Bap- tist Church, Woodstock, Ga. Erma Bombeck Her coworkers are The board voted for Faison to % * Come Home to People’s Choice negotiate the scope and cost The church is located at 653 giving her a party 15 OFF Love Mill Road (behind Tractor We never know the love of a custom order wallpaper of the project, but to require a parent till we become parents ALL DAY, so please stop final vote by the council before Supply). by today, August 27th, For more information call ourselves. it would be approved. Henry Ward Beecher and help us celebrate! The board will have an up- 642-0251. date on the project at Tuesday’s regular meeting.

Jefferson Weaver 910-642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected]

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tacted by Wright and his wife, east of Whiteville. Karen Sealey Wright. The major reason for the Arrested Friday delay is because Scott Dor- Both were arrested Friday man, Wright’s hired attorney, morning on warrants obtained resigned Wednesday. Sasser by Sheriff ’s Detective Sgt. Jeff made it clear that Dorman had Nealey. All charges took place no role in the jury tampering. on Aug. 20, the first day of the Dorman said Friday he trial. would have no comment, Wright, who has been in “Based on the fact the State trouble with the law since 2002, Bar advised me to not make is charged with two felony any statement concerning my harassment of juror counts, former client.” one for obstruction of justice, Names of jurors and another for conspiracy to The 42-year-old Karen obstruct justice. Wright, 16 years older than her Karen Wright, who report- husband, contacted at least two edly married B.J. two days jurors in person, and offered before he jumped from a sec- one a bribe, reports show. ond-floor window in the court- The 26-year-old B.J. Wright house attempting to escape, is charged with obstruction is charged with two counts of justice for having his wife of harassment of jurors, two contact jurors in an attempt counts of obstruction of jus- to influence the decision in Staff photo by Les High tice involving the two potential his trial. After hours jurors, and one of offering a Investigators said it wasn’t bribe of $2,500 for a juror, al- This 2006 Kia van slammed into the chain-link fence at clear how the Wrights obtained closed. The van was moving at 40 mph at the time of the though the juror had not been the names and addresses of the entrance to the Country Nursery here Friday at 6:20 wreck. Kimberly Underwood Hight, 50, of Morvin, N.C., was selected to be on the panel, to jurors, but it could be either p.m., shortly after the business along U.S. 701 Bypass arrested for driving while impaired. She was not injured. vote not guilty. the defendant or his wife knew Angry sheriff some of the jurors before they An angry Sheriff Chris appeared in the jury box. Batten said, “It’s time B.J. None selected Van slams into Country Nursery Friday Wright and those who conspire The contacts were made on to help him in his criminal Monday, Aug. 20, before any ju- A van, headed south on the N.C., was arrested by local po- crashing through the wind- streets at 4:10 p.m. There were activity be held accountable rors in the pool of 58 had been U.S. 701 Bypass Friday after- lice for driving while impaired. shield of the van. There was minor injuries. for their actions. Mr. Wright selected to sit in Wright’s case. noon, veered to the left into Three Highway Patrol an open can of beer in the van, s!UGn-ICHAEL'WAN has made a mockery of the When the case was contin- the turning and northbound troopers appeared at the wreck and Hight admitted drinking Purdie, 30, of Bladenboro, and judicial system, and has cost ued Wednesday, no juror had lanes before turning abruptly site. They reported they were the beer. Tangela Shantelle Hall, 27, of law enforcement and our court passed final selection, either by to the right at the entrance to seeking a vehicle for damaging Hight, using her seatbelt, Greensboro, were drivers of system thousands of dollars, the state or defense, although the Country Nursery business. several non-described items on was not injured. She was taken vehicles that collided at the and has never really been held there were 12 being questioned Police said the van slammed U.S. 74-76. to Columbus Regional Health- intersection of Legion Road accountable.” in the jury box. into the locked chain-link fence Police said it was lucky for care where a search warrant and Burkhead Street at 1:45 Batten continued, “No mat- Sasser noted the $500,000 entrance to the nursery at 40 the nursery owners and po- was used to obtain a sample of p.m. There were minor injuries ter how far we need to reach bond for B.J. Wright means mph, and traveled a few feet tential customers the business her blood. reported. to get all of those involved, we that his “no bond” status has before coming to rest. had closed. Other recent wrecks in s!UGn4HEREWASA are going to do our best to get to be addressed first by his The driver, Kimberly Un- One of the metal poles of Whiteville include: rear-end collision with minor to the bottom of this, and put new attorney – someone hired derwood Hight, 50, of Morvin, the fence narrowly missed s!UGn6EHICLESDRIVEN injuries at 4:30 p.m. on U.S. those responsible behind bars by Wright or appointed by the by Barbara Ann McKever, 57, 701 Bypass near Talbot Street. for a long time.” state – and then the $500,000 of Tabor City, and William Drivers involved were Nathan Heath Nance, assistant dis- bond is to come into play. Edward Memory, 72, of White- Scott Gore, 25, of Whiteville, trict attorney, said Wright’s old Wright was free on a $750,000 ville, collided at the intersec- and Frank Willoughby, 74, of Crime briefs cases – three pending felony bond on Aug. 9, but this was tion of Franklin and College Bladenboro. counts, each with a habitual revoked by Sasser when a felon status attached – would courthouse drug test showed Grave Damage not be scheduled for trial again positive evidence of cocaine, The grave of Bernice B. Some unknown person or until November, at the earli- marijuana and opiates in his Flowers is arrested est. “We’re probably looking Drayton in the Welches Creek persons caused damage to flow- blood. His unsuccessful escape Cemetery along Millie-Chris- ers and flowerpots at White- at January, realistically,” he attempt by leaping from the tine Road, Whiteville, has been ville High School last week, said Friday. second floor followed within on cocaine charges Habitual felon disturbed, according to an Aug. according to an Aug. 23 police an hour of his bond being 25 sheriff’s report. Entry to the report. Two donated trees were Nance said another habit- revoked. casket was not made. also damaged. ual felon indictment against The Wright incident cut from 2010 and 2009 Wright would likely be sought short the first week of a two- Burglary Marion Lamont by Sheriff ’s Drug De- to attach to the four new felo- week criminal session here. It Sex Flowers, 31, of Rail- tective Aaron Her- nies facing the former Tabor continues today (Monday) with A woman living along road Avenue, Chad- ring, charge Flowers City resident, now living south- Sasser presiding. A juvenile girl was forced Smith-Vereen Lane, Nakina, bourn, was arrested with the sale and pos- to perform a sex act on three confronted a man wearing by Whiteville police session of cocaine on males between the ages of 11 gloves and a screwdriver at her Sunday, Aug. 26, on Oct. 12, 2010. The sale and 15 on Aug. 9, according to home at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 23, felony charges in- was to an undercover One caught, one sought an Aug. 23 sheriff ’s report. and the suspect left walking volving cocaine dat- buyer. Nehemi- S a n d y The suspects used an air along the highway, according ing to 2009 and 2010. F l o w e r s w a s Flowers ah James Lee Lock- gun to raise whelps on the girl’s to a sheriff ’s report. Flowers was want- charged by local po- Evans, 28, lear, 40, of legs until she did what they ed by Lumberton police on lice with providing false in- of Nichols, Fair Bluff demanded, the report noted. a charge of possession of formation involving his name, S.C., sur- Road, Tabor Cigarettes cocaine, and possession of a and driving with a revoked li- r e n d e r e d City, was ar- firearm by a felon on warrants cense. Flowers first told police Twenty cartons of Newport t o S o u t h rested Sun- dated May 31, 2009. his name was Anthony Tyrone cigarettes, plus 20 individual C a r o l i n a day, Aug. 19, Cut The 2010 warrants, obtained Flowers. packs of the same brand, were authorities in the homi- Milton Tyrone Willis Evans Bryant stolen after a break-in Friday cides of her husband, Amos Gowans Jr., 22, of West Colum- on Friday, Aug. 24, on two at the Sav Mart convenience Hatfield, 66, and his son, Thom- bus Street, Whiteville, was cut counts of murder in connec- store here at the intersection as Howard Hatfield, 40, in their on his back by a knife on Aug. tion with the deaths of two of U.S. 701 Bypass and Virgil Break-ins, thefs Loris home on Sunday, Aug. 19. 24 at his home, according to a men in Loris, S.C. Street. The following were victims Locklear’s home had been police report. The extent of the s!UGn*OYCE7RIGHT Odom Bryant of Tabor City Police reported the store’s of a break-in and/or theft re- purchased in June by her hus- injury, caused by a woman, was Green, M.M. Ray Road, Nakina is still being sought in connec- alarm sounded at 5:14 a.m. ported on date shown: band, information showed. not shown. – theft of 1999 Ford Taurus tion with the same shootings. s!UGn#HARLES2AYMOND with keys in it; recovered after Gillis, Shallotte – break-in of wreck near Hallsboro. Mistrial camper along Bug Hill Road, s!UGn*UAN&IPPS .# Party A hung jury during the week damage only reported. 905, Nakina – break-in, theft of of Aug. 15 caused a mistrial in s!UGn%DMUND!LLEN six tractor batteries, six golf- Two males pushed a shop- a driving while impaired case Joy, Cypress Avenue, Bolton cart batteries, Miller welder ping cart loaded with 238 cans in Superior Court here. – break-in, theft of Panasonic and plasma cutter, Dewalt mi- and bottles of four brands Bernard Gardner, 54, of digital camera, cash. ter saw, generator, lawn mower of beer out of Walmart here Whiteville, was arrested in s!UGn7AYLAND$EVON battery. Sunday. They were stopped in December 2009, and his blood- Nobles, Rough-N-Ready Road, s!UGn6IRGIL4ORRES!LE- the parking area, and asked to alcohol level was 0.08. He was Whiteville – break-in, theft of jandre, Long’s Trail, Nakina – provide a receipt. convicted in District Court in 150 feet of welding lead, 250 break-in, theft of cash, pistol, A third man, behind the August 2010, and appealed the feet of electrical wire, Crafts- 12-gauge shotgun. wheel of a car, told the men result. The jury did find Gard- man standing toolbox with s!UGn&LETCHER"ETHEA to remove the beer from the ner guilty of resisting arrest, six ratchets, Snap On brake Jr., Whitehall Road, Whiteville vehicle, and the three men left, and he was placed on probation caliper, assorted Craftsman, – theft of debit card on July 27. local police reported. for a year, and fined $100. A 30- Stanley and S&K tools. day jail term was suspended. s!UGn2OBERT%UGENE Williams, Forestville, Md. – break-in of home along Paul Concealed Shoplifer Conspiracy Barnes Road, Chadbourn, theft Arnetta “Rabbit” Bell Bel- Seewil- of stationary bicycle. lamy, 56, of Herbert Norris low Jackson s!UGn$AVID%ARL"AB- Road, Tabor City, was arrested of Pocosin son, Dolph Lewis Road, Cerro at her home Saturday for steal- Road, Lake Gordo – theft of 2001 Chevrolet Handgun ing three packs of steaks from Waccamaw, van owned by RSCI; recovered Fowler’s Super Market along was arrested at 910 West Smith Street, Chad- Class N.C. 904 East, Tabor City. last Thurs- bourn; no damage. A sheriff ’s report showed day for con- s!UGn*OHN!SHLEY Jackson Sept. 8, 2012 Bellamy was identified as the s p i r a cy t o Barnhill, Toon Street, White- ville – theft of bicycle, then Contact Keith Ward woman, wearing a black wig, commit breaking and entering NC State Certified who fled from the store with and theft. break-in of vehicle, and theft Firearms Instructor the steaks in a large purse. She Jackson was the driver of a of N.C. State University wrist- 910-914-5321 ran to a parked vehicle, got in car that took Whiteville twins watch. and lay in the back. Mark and Matthew Pittman The owner of the car, Brian to Peacock’s Stop convenience Riggins, made her get out, and store about 4 a.m. last Wednes- G. Cameron Byrd he drove away. The woman day, according to Chadbourn ATTORNEY AT LAW rode to the store with Riggins, police. The store was entered, who gave her a ride from the and 17 packs of Newport ciga- • Criminal • Divorce • Wills Norris Country Store a few rettes were stolen. The ciga- • Custody • Child Support miles northwest of the grocery rettes were recovered. • Traffc • Personal Injury store. The Pittman twins were ar- The sheriff ’s deputy noted rested Wednesday. Chadbourn • On The Job Accidents a black wig was found at her Police Detective Lt. Donald 1409 Pinckney St. • Whiteville home, and Bellamy admitted Britt obtained the warrants af- 840-6280 Cell 642-2258 Offce the theft. Recovery of the meat ter sheriff ’s deputies detained was not shown in the report. the suspects’ vehicle. Evening And Weekend Appointments Available Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012 -- 5A Locals invited to 86th annual North Carolina Debutante Ball

By CLARA CARTRETTE High, Mary Hooks, Gina News Editor Deans, Margie Rabon, Sara Brooks and Terri Powell. Two young Whiteville This will be the 86th women and one who annual North has close fam- Carolina Deb- ily ties to utante Ball W h i t e v i l l e sponsored by will be in- the Terpsicho- troduced at rean Club. The the annual event will be held Terpsichorean Sept. 6- 8, with Debutante Ball in eight functions Raleigh in early planned in honor of September. the debutantes, their Rachel Kather- families and their ine Ward and Em- escorts. The formal ory Elizabeth Ward, presentation of debu- twin daughters of Dr. tantes at Meymandi and Mrs. Ernest Ben- Concert Hall on Friday jamin Ward III, are the evening will highlight the Whiteville debs. They are festivities. the granddaughters of Mrs. The Terpsichorean Martha Black Ward and Club, comprised of young the late Dr. Ernest Benjamin men from the Raleigh area, Ward Jr. of Whiteville, Mr. was formed in the 1920s to and Mrs. James Emory Wal- sponsor an annual statewide ters of Ocean Isle Beach and Debutante Ball to present Mr. and Mrs. David Ashman North Carolina’s prominent Cribbs of Little River. young women and to honor Also participating in the their families. The ball has annual ball will be Mar- Martha been held every year since tha Virginia Powell of New Powell 1923 with the exception of the Bern, daughter of Walter World War II years. Katie Ward and Cheryl Powell. She is the Young women are selected granddaughter of Mrs. Wal- Emory Ward by more than 200 nominators ter Powell Jr. and the late Mr. Honor Society and a 2011 grad- ticipating in sports and ex- throughout the state and the Powell, and Mrs. Elizabeth uate of Saint Mary’s School in celling academically. In 2011 final approval of the debu- tantes is made by Terpsicho- Matthews of Whiteville . Leadership Scholarship. They Raleigh. she attended Tar Heel Girls tion Bible School for several rean Club members. Katie and Emory’s father both volunteer weekly at the Katie’s hobbies include State and enjoyed meeting years. The invitations are ex- will be their chief marshal. Thornewell Children’s Home reading, playing tennis and girls from across the state and Entertainment for the debs tended in recognition of the Katie’s assistant marshal will and were selected as HOSE intramural sports. As well as learning about how govern- include the Down East Deb contributions their families be Williams Baldwin Britt of leaders for freshman orienta- attending school, Emory will ment functions. Party in Greenville, Points have made to the economic, Lumberton and Emory’s as- tion 2012. be employed by Presbyterian Martha is a rising sopho- West Deb Party in Winston cultural, social and civic life sistant marshal will be Wil- Katie plans to double major College as an assistant event more at Meredith College. She Salem and Capital Area Deb of North Carolina. liam Robert Purcell III of Lau- in psychology and English. planner and donor relations. received the Meredith College Party in Raleigh. The Leader of the ball is rinburg. Emory plans to major in busi- Martha’s father will be her Academic Award Scholarship A luncheon at Cape Fear chosen from Wake County’s Both are sophomores at ness administration. marshal, and Joseph Mar- and is in the Honors Program. Country Club in honor of debutantes and 12 debutantes Presbyterian College in Clin- Katie was an honor gradu- tineau of Greensboro will be She attends West New Bern the Ward twins was given by from throughout the state are ton, S.C. They are members of ate in 2011 from Saint Mary’s her assistant marshal. She Presbyterian Church with her Abbie Edwards, Deborah Mc- honored by being named as- Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and School in Raleigh. Emory was graduated from The Epipha- family and has served as an Neill, Soo Soo Fort, Anne Wil- sistant leaders. recipients of the Presidential a member of the National ny School in New Bern, par- usher and assisted with Vaca- liamson, Kim Neisler, Becky Kirby promoted to Lt. Colonel Local optometrist Dr. ficer. He is a veteran of the as and N.C. National Guard, Thomas R. Kirby has been war in Afghanistan where he the 19th Special Forces promoted to the rank of lieu- was awarded the combat ac- Group (A), Joint Special Op- tenant colonel in the U.S. tion badge and bronze star. erations Command, and his Army Reserve. Dr. Kirby has received current assignment at Spe- LTC Select Kirby is dual more than 20 medals and cial Operations Command qualified as both an Army awards during his military Europe. Medical Department officer career. His previous assign- He lives in Whiteville with and Civil Military Affairs of- ments have included the Tex- his wife and three daughters.

Dr. Randy Kirby visits an orphanage in Kabul.

Prints by Wilmington artist Michael Van Hout. SCC show features art by Port City artist, students Carnival of the Animals, worked out of Acme studios SCC Art Instructor September an art exhibit featuring a col- in downtown Wilmington. Van Krueger. lection of recent linoleum and Hout’s installations can be seen A closing reception for the wood block prints by artist Mi- at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort exhibit will be held Sept. 18, chael Van Hout, opens Aug. 27 Fisher, UNC Wilmington, and from 5-7 p.m., in the Upstairs at Southeastern Community Greenfield Lake Park. His class- Gallery, located on the second College. es at Dreams of Wilmington in- floor of A-Building on the SCC The exhibit will also in- corporate recycled art as well campus. clude selected works by Van as sculpture and printmaking. The exhibit can be viewed Hout’s students from Dreams “Michael applies many Aug. 27-Sept. 28, Monday of Wilmington, a nonprofit that of the same principles in his through Thursday, from 8 a.m. provides youth in need with sculptures to the printmaking until 10 p.m. and Friday from 8 high-quality, free-of-charge pro- process, namely simple lines a.m. until 3 p.m. The Upstairs gramming in the literary, visu- that capture the essence of the Gallery is funded by the SCC al, multimedia and performing subject and a limited palette Foundation. arts. within bold, clean shapes. He For more information Van Hout frequently works is teaching these tools to his about the exhibit and the SCC in sculptural forms using Dreams students, ages 8-13. Art Program, call September wire, his favored material for The show is filled with their Krueger at 642-7141, ext. 379 30 years. He studied sculpture whimsical interpretations of or email september.krueger@ “They saw us and kept coming closer and closer, so I went out to say ‘hi’ in a village at UNC Greensboro, and has all kinds of creatures,” said sccnc.edu. outside of Kabul,” Dr. Randy Kirby said. 6A -- The News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012 RBHPS plans fundraiser, Engagements fun event The Reuben Brown House Preservation Society fund- raiser on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Vineland Station will feature The Way- men musical group. Having performed locally since 2005, Forrest Riggs plays bass and Richard Gore and Gene Way- man play guitar. Each has a star quality voice and the group enjoys playing classic rock, country and songs of the South. Gene and Forrest are from Lake Waccamaw and Rich- Katrina Torelli and Hallie Benjamin ard hails from Old Dock. The group enjoys pitching in to 4-H’ers attend Congress benefit charitable groups Tankeisha Deshea Cutler Katherine Leigh Brinkman Anna Catherine Turbeville such as the Reuben Brown Jason Antwon Graham Jared Heath Worthington Jason Thomas Klara Katrina Torelli and Hallie officers, workshops, and pre- House Preservation Society Benjamin represented Colum- sentations. The annual event (RBHPS). bus County at the 4-H Con- also features 4-H Honor activi- The event will not only fea- Cutler-Graham Brinkman- gress in Raleigh July 16-19. ties, scholarship donor lun- ture music, but food, bever- Turbeville- Through various conference cheon, and a variety of guest age, and a silent auction with Tankeisha Deshea Cutler Worthington Klara activities and facilitated dis- speakers. One of the speakers lots of interesting selections of Whiteville and Jason Ant- cussions, delegates learned was former 4-H member Chef to bid on. Members are bak- won Graham of Clarkton are Bill and Paula Brinkman Dr. and Mrs. Jimmy Tur- and shared information as Lindsay Autry (Top Chef Tex- ing special goodies that will planning a Nov. 10 wedding at of Wallace announce the en- beville of Tabor City an- they build life skills. as Finalist). be offered for sale in a corner the Holiday Inn off I-95 in Fay- gagement of their daughter, nounce the engagement of More than 600 youth and North Carolina 4-H Con- bakery. etteville. Katherine Leigh, to Jared their daughter, Anna Cath- adults representing more than gress provides youth the op- Tickets are $25 per person The bride-elect is the Heath Worthington, son of erine, to Jason Thomas Klara 75 4-H programs across the portunity to improve knowl- and may be purchased at the daughter of Rita Harrison of Greg and Carolyn Worthing- of Whiteville, son of Tom state gathered to exchange edge of current issues through door, from fundraiser chair- Whiteville and granddaugh- ton of Cerro Gordo. Klara of Westminster, Md., ideas, gain knowledge and educational experiences, de- man Ann Pait by telephoning ter of the late Mamie Lee The bride-elect is the and Jeanne Faust of DeLand, learn through hands-on expe- velop leadership skills, par- 642-2480, and from other mem- Cutler and Verlen Cutler. She granddaughter of the late Fla. riences. ticipate in the democratic pro- bers of RBHPS. graduated from Whiteville Walter and Vivian Hackett The bride-elect graduated The conference theme was cess, recognize outstanding Funds received will help High School and Troy Univer- of East Hampton, N.Y. and from West Columbus High Revolution of Responsibility. It work and provide youth with a with the many projects of sity in Atlanta with a Masters the late A. Karl and Marian School and East Carolina Uni- included the Hands to Service change to network. RBHPS, including the A.R. of Public Administration. Brinkman of Galway, N.Y. She versity with a Bachelor of Sci- Project with about 300 youth For more information on Ammons Poetry Contest that She is employed by BB&T in is a graduate of Niskayuna ence in occupational therapy. gathering at Dorton Arena to this event or other 4-H pro- involves more than 1,100 stu- Whiteville as an email asso- High School and earned her She is the owner of Southeast assemble food parcels for the grams contact Nakoma Sim- dents in the Columbus County ciate and is owner/event de- B.A. in elementary educa- Occupational Therapy, PLLC. food banks of North Carolina, mons, 4-H agent in Columbus and Whiteville City school signer of TurnKey Dezignz. tion at State University of NY The groom-elect graduated election of district and state County, at 640-6607. systems, poetry and other lit- The groom-elect is the son Oneonta. She earned her M.A. from Whiteville High School, erary readings four times per of Loretta Graham of Clark- in literacy at the University attended Southeastern Com- Sen. Hagan honors Marines, year, restoration and mainte- ton and John Moore Jr. of the of Albany. She is a teacher at munity College and is man- nance of the Reuben Brown Farmers Union community Whiteville Primary. ager of Whiteville Body Shop House and the opportunity for and grandson of Thelma Gra- The groom-elect is the Inc. inducted into Hall of Fame fun at the fundraiser. ham of Clarkton and the late grandson of Gene and Ann A Sept. 29 wedding is U.S. Senator Kay Hagan Marine Corps Commandant RBHPS has also appointed Albert Graham. He graduated Worthington of Whiteville planned at 4 p.m. at Ocean Isle honored the original Mont- James Amos, U.S. Rep. Cor- a committee to look into rec- from East Bladen High School and Wilton and Elwee Ellis of Beach. ford Point Marines Aug. 25 rine Brown (Fla.) and for- ognition of historical, resi- and received an associates in Fair Bluff. He is a graduate of at the 47th annual National mer Florida state senator dential and commercial struc- electronics from DeVry In- West Columbus High School Montford Point Marine As- Tony Hill. tures in Columbus County and stitute of Technology. He is and earned his B.A. at UNC Homeschool sets sociation Convention at Hagan toured U.S. Coast to offer aid for restoration. employed by ManTech Inter- Pembroke. He will complete Camp Lejeune. Hagan, who Guard Station Fort Macon Aug. 31 meeting For further information national Corporation in Ram- his MA in school administra- led the successful Senate in Atlantic Beach. The sta- about tickets or the Reuben rod, Afghanistan as a mechan- tion next spring and is assis- All interested homeschool effort to award the Mont- tion performs 300 search Brown House Preservation ical engineer. tant principal at Whiteville families are invited to attend ford Point Marines with the and rescue cases annually, Society, contact Ann Pait at The bride-elect and groom- High School. an Aug. 31 meeting at Nolan Congressional Gold Medal, as well as marine safety, 642-2480 or Richard Wright at elect are also co-founders of An Oct. 13 wedding is Park at 9 a.m. This meeting spoke during the awards ports and waterways secu- 653-2082 ext. 101. From Our Family To Yours. planned at 6 p.m. at the Hilton is for all persons who are cur- banquet. rity missions. She met with Riverside in Wilmington with rently homeschooling, or who Hagan was inducted into Capt. Anthony Popiel, who a reception to follow. will be homeschooling during the Montford Point Marines oversees Coast Guard units History series begins Sept. 8 the coming year. Hall of Fame along with throughout North Carolina. Local historian Earnestine ing Our Place in Local and For more information Keaton has pieced together a National History.” The series Class of 1955 about the group or on “How Race Sept. 8 for cancer patient history with colorful charac- begins Saturday, Sept. 8 at 2 to Homeschool in N.C.” call A Tabor City couple will – electric mains 10 minutes; ters, a history that begins in p.m. in the Ransom Activity plans reunion Kristel Phillips at 910-207-0421 host a fundraising race on 10-minute lower mains. The colonial times with her slave Center off N.C. 11 in Riegel- or email [email protected]. The Whiteville High School Saturday, Sept. 8 for a friend track opens at 9 a.m. and the ancestors at Grange Farm and wood. Individuals or groups Class of 1955 will celebrate who was diagnosed with race will begin at noon. Revolutionary War General planning to attend are encour- the 57th year reunion on Fri- Veterans to hold breast cancer and underwent The entry fee is $20, and Robert Howe, and continues aged to call 685-6735. day and Saturday, Sept. 28- a double mastectomy Aug. 2. all of the money will go to at Lloyd Plantation and State The series is sponsored by fundraiser Sept. 3 Senator Salter Lloyd and ends the Lower Bladen-Columbus 29. Classmates should bring Called The Summer Miller Summer “to lift her spirits Pizza Hut of Whiteville will with The Black Missionary Historical Society. memorabilia to share. Shootout, the race will be and have fun however she hold a fundraising event Mon- Baptist Movement in the Mid- Anyone who attended held on a track at the home wants,” Myssie said. “Anyone day, Sept. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. dle Cape Fear and The Rev. school with the Class of 1955 of Eric and Myssie Hanna, who cannot make the race, A percentage of the money Richard Keaton. is encouraged to attend. 588 H. Coleman Lane, Tabor but still feels like making County Fair collected will be donated to Keaton will present a three- For more information con- City. a donation, send payments the Disabled American Vet- part series on her research, tact Jack Formy-Duval at Classes include pro buggy, to our Paypal account: mys- seeks talent erans, Veterans of Foreign titled “Unearthing History 843-249-1223 or 910-258-3937 or open buggy, truggy, electric [email protected] or write a Wars and Vietnam Veterans – African-Americans along [email protected] buggy, 2wd SCT, and 4wd SCT. check made to Summer Mill- show entries of America. Running 3 Qualifiers, five er and mail to 588 H. Coleman the Cape Fear River – Find- The Columbus County Fair minutes; 20 minute A mains Lane, Tabor City, N.C. 28463. will be held Oct. 9-14, and is Harrelson- seeking entries for a talent Program on Medicare changes, contest for all ages. Anyone New Fall Items Arriving Daily- McKeithan who sings, dances or has an unusual talent is invited to Including Clothing other information is Sept. 20 Bonita McKeithan and J.T. compete. A two-hour session on program and a hot lunch are Harrelson of Whiteville were The Saturday night finale changes to the Medicare pro- free, but reservations must be married on Aug. 15 in the Co- winners in each division will gram will be held Thursday, made in advance for lunch. lumbus County Courthouse’s receive cash awards and tro- Sept. 20 at the First Baptist Call the RSVP office at 642- Dempsey B. Herring Annex phies. The entry deadline is Church in Whiteville. Regis- 7141 ext. 294 before Sept. 10 to Building with Magistrate Jess September 30, no exceptions. tration will begin at 9:30 a.m. make lunch reservations. Hill officiating. For complete details and and the program will be held Some of the questions that The bride is the daughter registration forms visit www. 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GILBERT FAXON RAY HOWARD DOLPHUS JERRY THOMAS FOWLER RUSSELL MCDONALD JR. FRANKLIN NICHOLS DEATH NOTICE TABOR CITY -- Gilbert FOWLER TABOR CITY -- Jerry Thom- JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Russell HALLSBORO -- Franklin Faxon Ray, 86, died Thursday, TABOR CITY -- Howard Dol- as Fowler, 70, died Thursday, McDonald Jr., 34, formerly of Nichols, 58, died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2012 at his home. phus Fowler, 74, died Wednes- Aug. 23, 2012 at MUSC Hospital, Whiteville, died Sunday, Aug. Aug. 22, 2012 at Loris Commu- Born in Columbus County, he day, Aug. 22, 2012 at Lower Charleston, S.C. 19, 2012 at home. He was the nity Hospital. was the son of the late Beu- Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- Born in Colum- son of Tanya McDonald and A memorial service was lah Formyduval and William eCare Center bus County, he Russell McDonald Sr. held Saturday, Aug. 25 at Mt. McKinley Ray. In addition to in Whiteville. was the son of Final rites were held Sat- Hebron AME Zion Church, his parents, he was preceded in Born in Colum- Estelle Fowler urday, Aug. 25 at Brunswick- 570 Red Bug Road, Hallsboro, death by three brothers. bus County, he and the late Thomas H. Fowler. Waccamaw Missionary Baptist with Rev. Alonzo Braggs offici- Final rites were held Sun- was the son of In addition to his father, he was Association Building, White- ating. Peoples Funeral Home day, Aug. 26 at Iron Hill Baptist the late Vera Nobles and Dock preceded in death by his first ville, with Rev. Donta Wooten of Whiteville handled the ar- Church. Burial was in Spivey Fowler Sr. He was preceded in wife, Ila Vee Suggs Fowler. He officiating. Burial was in Mt. rangements. Cemetery, Tabor City. Inman death by four brothers, Forest was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Olive Church Cemetery with Surviving are one son, Funeral Home of Tabor City O. Fowler, Garland Fowler, Final rites were held Satur- dove ceremony, Whiteville. Franklin Nichols Jr. of Halls- handled the arrangements. Dock Fowler Jr. and C.M. Fowl- day, Aug. 25 at Dulah Baptist S&L Funeral Home of Fair boro; two sisters, Eunice He is survived by his wife er. He was a veteran of the Church with Revs. Kyle Powell Bluff handled the arrange- Brown of Council and Thelma Willa Mae Ray; four daugh- Army National Guard. and Ragsdale Allsbrook of- ments. Campton of Detroit, Mich.; and ters, Gail Harrelson of Con- Final rites were held Sun- ficiating. Burial was in For- He is survived by, in addi- two brothers, Audrey Nichols way, S.C., Gloria Newton of day, Aug. 26 in the Inman Fu- est Lawn Cemetery. Inman tion to his parents, one son, of Hallsboro and Joseph Nich- Roxboro, Cheryl Umbaugh of neral Home Chapel with Pastor Funeral Home handled the Jaynell McDonald; two broth- ols of Bernville. Greensboro, Dawn Player of Bruce Schmidt officiating. arrangements. ers, Tyfus McDonald, Marvin Tabor City; three brothers, Burial will be held at a later He is survived by his wife, McDonald; and his grandpar- JOYCE LONG PARKER WILLIAM RAYMOND Joe Ray and Wilbert Ray, both date. Joanne A. Fowler; his mother, ents, Deuvall McKenzie and LAKE WACCAMAW -- Joyce SMITH of Tabor City, Eldridge Ray of He is survived by his wife Estelle Fowler of Whiteville; Louvenia McDonald. Long Parker, 72, formerly of DELCO -- William Ray- Columbia, S.C.; one sister An- Betty Ann Fowler; one son two daughters, Suzanne Ringer The family will receive the Old Dock community, died mond Smith, 82, died nette Cartrette of Tabor City; Tracy Fowler of Tabor City; one of Irmo, S.C., Jerri Fowler friends at the home of Louve- Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 at New Ha- Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 six grandchildren; and six daughter, Dena McNiel of Ta- Aiken of Rockingham; one nia McDonald, 543 Best Road, nover Regional Medical Center at New Hanover Regional great-grandchildren. bor City; and six grandchildren. son, Joseph Thomas Fowler Whiteville. She was born Sept. 18, 1939, Medical Center in Wilming- In lieu of flowers, memo- BOBBY RAY of Lincoln, Neb.; one brother, the daughter of the late Royal ton. He was the son of the rial donations may be made MCDUFFIE JR. Larry Fowler of Whiteville; JOAN GODWIN HERMAN Lee Long and Coleen Mildred late Jasper Smith and Mary to Iron Hill Baptist Church, CHADBOURN -- Bobby Ray one sister, Gayle Inman of Le- CERRO GORDO -- Joan God- Ward Long. Jane Champion Smith. He 22247 Peacock Road, Tabor City, McDuffie Jr., 50, died Friday, land; and seven grandchildren. win Herman, 57, died Thurs- Final rites will be an- N.C. 28463; Columbus County nounced later at Faith Ap- was preceded in death by Aug. 24, 2012 at his residence. MAVIS ELLEN WEST day, Aug. 23, 2012 at her resi- two wives, Rosa Batchelor Gideons, P.O. Box 152, White- ostolic Church, 1035 Reaves The family will receive RIEGELWOOD -- Mavis El- dence. She was the daughter Smith and Carlene G. Park- ville, N.C. 28472; or Commu- Ferry Rd., Nakina, by Peacock friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday, len West, 84, died Friday, Aug. of the late James Edward and er Smith. He was also pre- nity Home Care and Hospice, Funeral Home of Whiteville. Aug. 27 at Worthington Funer- 24, 2012 at home. Carleen Ivey Godwin. ceded in death by sisters, P.O. Box 1035, Whiteville, N.C. She is surived by one son, al Home in Chadbourn.Final Final rites were held Sun- A graveside service will be Susie Rymar, Ida Oglesby, 28472. Tony Anderson of Rocky Point; rites will be conducted at 3 p.m. day, Aug. 26 at Carvers Creek held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 Irene Blanton, Margie Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the funeral at Strickland Family Cemetery, and three grandchildren. JOSIE TURBEVILLE United Methodist Church. Smith and Barbara Smith; home with Rev. DeWayne Dick- Cerro Gordo with Rev. Eddie HOLMES Burial was in the church cem- THELMA BEST and brothers, Thurman erson officiating. Interment Green officiating. Worthington LORIS, S.C. -- Josie Turbev- etery. Bladen-Gaskins Funeral WHITEVILLE -- Thelma Smith, Jessie Smith; and a will be in the McDuffie Family Funeral Home of Chadbourn ille Holmes, 90, died Saturday, Home of Elizabethtown han- Best, 93, died Monday, Aug. great grandchild, Dillon J. Cemetery, Clarendon. is handling the arrangements. Aug. 25, 2012 at her home. dled the arrangements. 27, 2012 at Lower Cape Fear Little. He is survived by his wife, She is survived by one son, Born in Columbus County, She is survived by one son, Hospice and LifeCare Center Mr. Smith was a farmer Ann Marie Gibson McDuffie Anthony Jerome Soles of Cer- she was the daughter of the Jack West; two daughters, in Whiteville. and a member of Livings- of the home; three sons, Caleb ro Gordo; one brother, James late Pearlie and Lula Grainger Audrey Hardy and Becky Arrangements will be an- ton Baptist Church, Delco. Walters, Trey McDuffie and “Buddy” Godwin of Cerro Gor- Turbeville. She was the widow McDuffie; two sisters, Judy nounced by Peacock Funeral Final rites were held Sun- Zachary McDuffie, all of the do; and seven grandchildren. of John Quincy Holmes. She Hooper and Geneva Tread- Home of Whiteville. day, Aug. 26 at Livingston home; father and step-mother, was preceded in death by four away; four grandchildren; Baptist Church with Revs. Bobby Ray and Retta Potter brothers. two step grandchildren; eight 48th annual Westside Richard Wade and Matthew McDuffie Sr. of Chadbourn; Cedar Hill FWBC to A graveside service will be great-grandchildren; and three Griffin officiating. Burial mother and step-father, Betty Alumni Banquet held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 27 step great-grandchildren. hold homecoming was in the church cem- Jean and Ronald Richardson in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Ta- Cedar Hill Freewill Baptist The Chadbourn Chapter of etery. McKenzie Mortuary of Bladenboro; six brothers, LOU IDA BOONE bor City. Inman Funeral Home Church will hold its home- the Westside Alumni Associa- of Whiteville handled the Wayne Sholar of Rocky Point, HALLSBORO -- Lou Ida of Tabor City is handling the coming service at 11:15 a.m. tion will host its 48th annual arrangements. Jerry Sholar of Wilmington, Boone, 73, died Saturday, Aug. arrangements. Sunday, Sept. 2. The morning banquet Saturday, Sept. 1 at Survivors include one Billy McDuffie of Clarendon, 25, 2012 at Columbus Regional She is survived by one service will be rendered by Westside Community Center, daughter, Mary S. Little Robert McDuffie of Whiteville, Healthcare. daughter, Mary Lou Brinson Bishop Rudolph Powell and an 650 W. Smith Street, Chad- and husband, Jerry, of Ronald Dale Richardson Jr. and Arrangements will be an- of Loris, S.C.; one son, Johnnie afternoon service at 3 p.m. will bourn beginning at 7 p.m. Delco; three sons, Robert Randy Odell Richardson, both nounced by Peoples Funeral Ray Holmes of Southport; one be given by Rev. Samuel Corey Members of the classes of Smith and wife, Theresa, of Bladenboro; and six sisters, Home of Whiteville. brother, Sammy Turbeville of Blanks along with the Shady 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1966 are Larry Smith and wife, Mar- Elva J. Nigoche and Wanda Tabor City; one sister, Sally Grove Church family. program coordinators for this cia, Allen Smith and wife, A. Soles, both of Chadbourn, El-Bethel to hold Nobles of Thomasville; three The church is located along year’s event. Linda, all of Delco; one sis- Sandra K. Palmer of Buck- The guest speaker will be ter, Margaret Lewis of Del- grandchildren; and six great burning fre revival Georgia Pacific Road. head Ga., Connie L. Fhurch El-Bethel Church will hold Dolroe Hamer Jr. co; three brothers, Lloyd grandchildren. of Wilmington, Crystal White a burning fire revival Wednes- The evening will conclude Smith of Wilmington, and Tonya Richardson, both of day, Aug. 29-Friday, Aug. 31 at Rehobeth AMEZ to with a meal and entertainment Gerald Smith and Johnny ANNIE MAE MILLER Bladenboro. 7:30 p.m. nightly. The guest followed by fellowship and a Smith, both of Delco; four BUCK hold homecoming speaker will be Dr. A.F. Nelson social. stepchildren, Angel Justice COLLEGE PARK, Ga. -- Welcome PFWB to Vickers of Holy Outreach for Rehobeth A.M.E. Zion The cost is $20. and family, Dewey Carroll Annie Mae Miller Buck, 86, Christ House of Prayer As- Church will hold its home- For more information call and family, Sammy Carroll formerly of Columbus County, hold chicken dinner sembly of Tampa, Florida. coming Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. The Barbara S. Barbour at 642-6518 and family and Al Carroll; died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012. Welcome Pentecostal Free- Wednesday will be youth guest speaker will be Pastor or Westside Community Cen- 13 grandchildren, James She was preceded in death will Baptist Church will hold night, Thursday is choir night Dean Young from Sandy Plains ter at 654-9925. Little, Stephanie Little, by her parents, R.B. and Pearl a fried chicken dinner Friday, and Friday will be ministers Missionary Baptist Church Paul Little, Sally Mills, Miller, Sydney Miller, Roger Aug. 31 from 5-8 p.m. The plates night. along with his choir and con- Misty Smith, Robbie Smith, Miller, Raymond Miller, R.B. include chicken, potato salad, The church is located at gregation. Whiteville UMC Bryan Smith, Justin Smith, Miller Jr. and Janie Bell Wal- green beans, roll and cake. The 415 W. Walter Street. Robert D. Rev. A.B. Coley Jr. is the Christa Smith, Bradley lace. cost is $6 per plate. to hold Bible Williams is the pastor. pastor. Smith, Erica Smith, Angel A graveside service was The men’s fellowship is Simmons and Daniel Har- held at Forest Lawn Cemetery sponsoring this event to as- study Sept. 5 relson; 12 great-grandchil- in College Park, Ga. sist with funds for the church Whiteville Negro/ Family Fun Day at Whiteville United Method- dren; 11 step grandchil- She is survived by three sis- mininstry. Central HS reunion Bogue Park ist Church will offer a Bible dren; and one great-great ters, Rosalyne Tyree, Dorothy A stainless steel grill will be The Whiteville Negro/Cen- study on the gospel of Mark A Family Fun Day will be grandchild. Reaves and Vera Stanley, all raffled for $2 per ticket. tral High School class reunion beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5 held Labor Day weekend Sat- Pallbearers were James of North Carolina; children, The church is located be- will be held over the Labor Day at 9 a.m. in the Worthington urday, Sept. 1 from 11 a.m.-5 Little, Paul Little, Robbie Gregory Buck, Jill Head, Caro- tween Chadbourn and Tabor weekend, beginning Friday, classroom. A study of John p.m. at Bogue Park on Red Bug Smith, Bryan Smith, Justin lyn McHone, Benny Buck; 13 City at 3104 Old Cribbtown Aug. 31. MacArthur will be used. It is Road, Hallsboro. There will be Smith and Bradley Smith. grandchildren; and 28 great- Road. The festivities will include a a verse-by-verse format fol- gospel music, raffle, prizes, Honorary Pallbearers were grandchildren. For more information call meet and greet Friday, tour of lowed by questions. games food and fun. Roy Bordeaux, Carroll 653-9284, Rev. Donald Carlyle the school grounds and other Call the church office at 642- The event is free and spon- Johnson and Wade Peter- at 863-3995 or 876-0287. activities Saturday, banquet at 3376 or Florence Marlowe at sored by the Artesia Alumni son. Beth Moore Bible Vineland Station on Saturday 642-4714 to order a study guide Association. The family would like to Cribb reunion evening, and Sunday morning for $10 by Aug. 27. thank Trinity Grove Re- study to be held The families of Dow and worship service. tirement and Rehab Center Aug. 29-Oct. 31 Vernie Cribb will hold a family For more information call and New Hanover Regional A Beth Moore Bible study, reunion Saturday, Sept. 1 from Daniel Piggott at 336-725-9611, Medical Center for the care Living beyond yourself: Ex- 11 a.m.-until. Cheryl Jefferson George at given to Mr. Smith. ploring the fruit of the spirit, Bring a covered dish. 840-5722, Jewel Thompson will begin Wednesday, Aug. 29 The reunion will be held in Register at 770-1895 or Linda Zion Plain MBC and run through Oct. 31 at 10 the Pireway Original Freewill McCoy Pittman at 770-36145. to hold homecoming a.m. Meet at the Dock Baptist Baptist Church fellowship hall. service Sunday, Sept. 2 Association Building in Naki- Cypress Creek FWBC DEBT RELIEF na for Bible study, prayer and Bankruptcy Zion Plain Missionary fellowship. to hold plate sale Baptist Church will hold its For member books or infor- Cypress Creek Freewill Bap- Stop Foreclosures homecoming Sunday, Sept. 2. mation call Rita Cartrette at tist Church will hold a grilled Get A Fresh Start Morning service will begin at 840-7766. pork chop plate sale Saturday, 11 a.m. followed by lunch and Sept. 15 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Attorney an evening service at 4 p.m. Horace and Mary Plate are $7 each. 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God will host the Carroll Pup- concert will be used to sup- Campground Road, 701 Bypass to stop foreclosure. pets Ministries Sunday, Sept. 2 port scholarships for local North. Law oFFiCeS oF at 10:45 a.m. stuednts. For more information call We help people file for bankruptcy relief The church is located on The church is located at 505 Jewel Thompson Register at Bruce F. JoBe, P.A. Hwy. 701 S. S. Wilkes Street, Chadbourn. 770-1895 or Cheryl Jefferson we are a debt reLieF agenCy under the United States Bankruptcy Code. For more information call Rev. Lionel Cartwright is George. 642-5003. the pastor. Rev. Ronnie Blue is the pastor. 4312 Ludgate St. • Lumberton, nC • 910-739-1010 • toLL-Free 800.808.9695 Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012 New school year flled with lots Ask us Q: I have been noticing a crop of new initiatives growing as you turn into Har- There will be major changes as the relsonville Road from Brunswick. I wondered why would someone city and county’s 10,000 students and would plant corn so late. I no- teachers at two dozen campuses report to ticed it was not corn, and finally school today. got closer and noticed that it is There will be many positives, the sorghum. I have then seen a few biggest of which is the Common Core more fields of it while traveling. and Essential Skills curriculum, which My husband and I spotted some essentially replaces No Child Left Behind going through Clarkton and then this year. Fayetteville. This would be an Common Core is about a return to interesting article for The News Reporter to tell about sorghum. teaching the fundamentals, or the belief that if a student can master the essen- A: Sorghum is undergoing tials of reading, writing and arithmetic, a new popularity among some the rest will come easier. The emphasis farmers. Although grown on will be on logic and critical thinking, not a small scale in the county for fill-in-the-bubble tests. In other words, years, most of the crop in those students The point early days was fed to the grower’s will have livestock as there was no market to figure Common Core, STEM for the grain. Since 2011, however, Murphy-Brown, the big livestock things out and a new iniative to producing company in eastern on their ensure reading skills by North Carolina, has been encour- own and the third grade are some aging farmers to grow sorghum, solve prob- of the positives headed offering to buy the grain under lems rather contract at 95 percent of the price than fill in into the new school of corn. a blank and year. The negatives are Local Extension Service Agent hope for overcrowded classrooms One small step that lef a mighty footprint Michael Shaw estimates that at the best. least 2,000 acres are being grown, because of reductions mostly under contract. “It might It will By JEFFERSON WEAVER discovering space. is also at least one image of him in teacher and teacher’s be better than 3,000 acres,” Shaw Staff Writer I can’t imagine what it was like signing something for a child suf- be a tough said. aides and the failure during those days; our country fering from cancer, long after his transition, He added that 25 to 30 farmers In his own way, Neil Armstrong hadn’t begun recognizing the self-imposed ban on autographs. but one for to fully fund the state’s are involved in sorghum produc- reminded me of another one of Greatest Generation of World We still had heroes when I was the better. Pre-k program. tion, and estimates that 60 to my heroes, Charles Lindbergh. War II as heroes, and there was a child; I wonder today who the 70 percent of the crop is being The Whereas Armstrong wasn’t a n o t h e r children of my friends and the grown under contract. Murphy- county schools will see high school political, and the Lone Eagle, God generation grandchildren of my siblings will Brown’s chief agronomist has classes starting at 9 a.m. as part of a pilot rest his soul, never knew when of children call hero. provided ample information on program approved by the state. Teachers to shut his mouth, both defined slowly tak- We have hundreds who turned sorghum production on the com- will have more time to plan, and stu- a generation’s ambitions and ing rebel- to go back into the smoke and pany’s website. dreams. lion even flames of Sept. 11, 2001; we have dents’ biorhythms may be more in tune The company is probably us- My Old Man, as I have noted f a r t h e r far too many young men and to learn. ing sorghum in place of soybeans before, got to meet Lindbergh and than kids women who bear the marks of a County students will also be a part of in the livestock feed it formulates even have lunch with him. Papa b e f o r e war still being fought overseas; the new STEM program, which empha- for its producers. On paper at was a child at the time, but the them. Our every one of them is a hero, in least, sorghum production is an sizes science, technology, English and aviator who owns the title of mak- c o u n t r y my eyes. attractive substitute or a main- math. ing first non-stop flight across the was liv- I wonder if children nowadays line crop for Columbus County Every school will be tested and given Atlantic left a big impression on ing in the see it the same way. In his song Weaver farmers. an A through F grade. All subjects will Papa. shadow of Garden of Allah, Don Henley It does well on marginal lands be tested, including courses like drama, I never met Neil Armstrong, nuclear weapons, a destruc- makes the cynical point that that are not ideal for other crops, but he was one of the modern tive force like no one had ever notoriety gets all mixed up with band, shop and other electives. and in certain instances can be knights who loomed large in my dreamed of, a monster of its own fame sometimes; are there true It’s all part of a concerted shift by 48 double-cropped following corn childhood. making, one that, when it was let heroes in music videos, or sport- states that requires more thinking and or wheat. Sorghum can be row- I was too young to remember out of its cage to end World War ing events, or Hollywood? There problem solving and increases the ac- planted or drilled, and harvested when he set foot on the moon, but I II, didn’t want to go back inside. are probably a few. by combine with corn or soybean countability of individual schools. Test will never forget being home sick The Russians were as determined I hope my generation isn’t the heads. results will likely be poor the first year from school and seeing one of the to outdo us as we were them, last one to look up to those who or two until the new curriculum gets its later rockets blast into orbit. whether it was in a steaming wonder what is out there past Q. What’s happening with the legs, but in our opinion, it’s a big step Friends of mine talked for backwoods country most people the gravitational pull of Earth; old Cook house on Madison Street? in the right direction as opposed to No weeks about how televisions were couldn’t find on a map or in space. there is a good chance that we A. The house, located on the begged, borrowed and possibly Armstrong was one of those have some new dreamers in the Child Left Behind, which had good inten- west side of Madison Street stolen so each teacher at our men who were chosen not just Mission Control watching every tions but required too much teaching to between the courthouse and the school could have one for the last to lead America into space, but move made by the Mars Rover. the test and set unreasonable goals for First Baptist Church, is undergo- Apollo flight. to represent our country. He was You see, putting a man on the subgroups of students. ing renovation by Trigon. John I was home—sick again, oddly the face of America at the time, moon was just talk when a hot- and Sara Thompson bought the The state is also beginning an effort to enough—when the first shuttle a man of blue-collar, green-field shot pilot turned engineer named house, which has been in disre- increase reading skills in young students went into space. I remember roots who had served his country Armstrong joined NASA; in every pair for years. John Thompson before they reach the third grade and cheering and yelling to the point in war and wanted to help his interview, the man professed to said the inside of the house is in provide summer school and remediation my dog began barking and my country in peacetime. be an engineer and a nerd, not good shape, but that the outside for those who are failing. Social promo- sore throat got much worse. There was a very real fear that a hero. needs a lot of work. The Thomp- By the time I was in college, my the Russians would put a weap- Who is to say, as talks of com- tions should be greatly curtailed. sons plan to save most of the old generation was almost bored with ons platform in space, if we didn’t mercial trips to the moon and On the negative side, way too many trees that surround the house. classes will be filled with 30-plus stu- space flight, at least until the day get there first. Plus, there was the manned trip to Mars and else- we were in a large common room fact that we are Americans, dang where continue, that there isn’t, dents due to cuts to education in Raleigh, We had a number of inquiries watching a big screen TV when it, and if there is a frontier, we somewhere in the ranks of NASA, Q. The News Reporter has had a and there will be few teachers aides to the Challenger exploded. should be the first to tame it. a veteran of the War on Terror number of inquiries about the con- assist the really young students who When the second shuttle dis- Neil Armstrong had his time with a propensity for physics and struction project running through need to added attention early on. The integrated over Texas years later, in the limelight, did his job, and math, the reflexes of a hawk, and the woods along the Columbus- biggest shame of the school year is the we were en route to Miss Rhon- retired to be a teacher at a small the manners of a beloved nest Bladen county line. It isn’t a new da’s parents for a visit. A week college; you never saw Armstrong door neighbor. curtailment of the nationally recognized highway, contrary to popular gos- later, I was writing stories about bragging about his place in his- If there is such a person—and program once known as More at 4, now sip, but the new supply line for debris that made it all the way to tory, or using it for personal gain. I hope there is—I sincerely hope simply called North Carolina Pre-K. Piedmont Natural Gas, according North Carolina. Indeed, he even quit giving he or she, when that first foot Many youngsters who have big needs be- to landowners along the route. There were three men on that autographs, when he found out steps out of a lander and onto the fore they attend kindergarten will arrive The main will skirt Bladenboro Eagle flight to the moon. Buzz people were taking advantage surface of Mars, takes the time and Clarkton, comes east through on the first day of school unprepared and Aldren had the cool name; John of him—and others—by selling to reflect on the privileges and Council at North State Hunting will be quickly fall behind their peers. Glenn became a politician; but items with his name attached responsibilities of being a hero, Club, then turn hard south to So with the first day of school, we Neil Armstrong always seemed without his knowledge. and the big footprints one small cross into Columbus County at encourage everyone to volunteer when to remain a gentleman. There are several news clips step left for them to fill. Buckhead before heading into He was unpretentious, an en- on the web and television show- Farewell, Mr. Armstrong, and possible and to support their schools and Brunswick County. gineer who grew up on a farm ing Armstrong politely saying thank you. First star to the right, the teachers who work hard every day Several contractors have been and became a fighter pilot before no, and explaining why, but there sir, and straight on til morning. to prepare their students for the world involved in the project, and the ahead of them. companies have rented “lay down yards” in several areas for the large timber baulks used to build Thumbs down the service road along the right of Flowers on the water way. Other area companies have Quote of supplied fuel, supplies and equip- BY RAY LUNDY service. A young woman in a dress After a few moments of medita- ment to the contractors. Special to The News Reporter had a white and pale blue container tion, we began moving away with Calls to Piedmont Natural Gas in her hands shaped like a large the family standing by the rail. were not immediately returned It was a touching scene. Linda clamshell. She held it lovingly to They were hugging each other Friday. the week and I were on a ferry from Seattle her breast as the minister spoke. and most were crying. Most of the to Bremerton, Washington, cross- Later we learned that the container passengers were caught up in the “Businesses that are putting money ing the Puget Sound, when the held the ashes of her mother who moment, and some also cried. Our Write us back into their business, keeping ferry came to a halt. The captain loved Puget Sound and its beauty. hearts went out to her family as their product fresh and keeping up announced over the loudspeaker So, there in the main channel of they released their loved one on the Send letters to the editor or with today’s market and consumer that we would be stopping for a Puget Sound with the ice-covered waters of Puget Sound. contact editorial page editor peak of Mount Rainier as a back- Soon, the clamshell and the have full parking lots.” few minutes. The delay would be Les High at leshigh@whiteville. – Rick Coleman, owner of Jellystone very brief. drop, most of us fellow travelers flowers were small specks floating participated in a burial at sea. We on the water as we moved toward com, or mail them to PO Box Park at Daddy Joe’s, located near Ta- From the deck below, a small crowd of people materialized. They were not really at sea, but it was Bremerton. The family watched 707, Whiteville N.C., 28472. bor City, noting that his business has were dressed in church clothes close enough. at the rail until the clamshell and All letters must be signed increased over time for a number of when they gathered at the rail. When the old padre had com- flowers disappeared. and include a phone number, reasons, including people’s desire for Immediately, an old padre, a gray- pleted the brief eulogy, all bowed It was a touching scene, and which will not be published. an inexpensive yet fun family vacation, haired preacher, walked up with their heads and he prayed. Then, under the gaze of a beautiful moun- Letters are limited to 400 words and reinvesting in his business. Tourism Bible in hand, and he began to read they committed her body to the tain, on a beautiful body of water, and must be signed and include spending countywide is up 9 percent over from its pages. deep, and the daughter threw the a few of us had the opportunity to the author’s community. two years, totalling $46 million in 2011. Almost everyone on the ferry clamshell containing her ashes share the grief and joy of a family had gathered to look down on what overboard. The others threw fresh as they released the final remains we then realized was a funeral flowers on the water. of their beloved.

The News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012 9-A Convention Test corn realities for afatoxin By TOM CAMPBELL Agriculture Commissioner Special to The News Reporter Steve Troxler is encouraging farmers to have their corn Not too many years ago po- tested for aflatoxin to prevent litical conventions were high contamination of feeds and drama. We sat glued to our food. Aflatoxin is a byproduct televisions watching delegates of the mold Aspergillus flavus, hammer out the party platform and can be harmful to both and present the roll call of humans and livestock. states to select a presidential “Another hot, humid sum - nominee. mer means there is potential This year’s conventions in for aflatoxin in corn,” Troxler Tampa and Charlotte won’t said. “Having your corn tested provide that drama. is a good way to protect feed Television news came of and food against this mold.” age with the live, wall-to-wall Some farmers may need coverage of the political con- to have corn samples tested ventions of 1952, the last con- for crop insurance or qual- vention where there was more ity assurance purposes. These than one roll call ballot. samples must be submitted to Just as television made a grain marketing location cer- the conventions it also made tified by the U.S. Department Walter Cronkite, Chet Huntley of Agriculture. The tests cost and David Brinkley household $22.20 per sample. names. For insurance or quality We remember the protests assurance purposes, farm- and riots of the 1968 Chicago ers must submit a five-pound Democratic convention and sample of shelled corn by mail, UPS or FedEx to a USDA- who will forget those now- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist famous correspondents with certified grain marketing loca- those funny looking headsets New space for seniors tion. The following locations on the convention floor filling Whiteville Senior Center Coordinator Jean Powers, left, talks with Columbus County Department of Aging Advi- can conduct USDA-certified testing, and they will accept airtime by interviewing del- sory Board members Betty Ann Smith and Leona Martin during a tour of the department’s new facility recently. The egates and providing interest- samples between 6:30 a.m. and ing tidbits? new exercise room opened Thursday when a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held. 3 p.m. weekdays: The conventions were also s # A R G I L L 3 O Y B E A N the launching pad for many Plant, Attn: Ben Honeyc- politicians like Ronald Rea- B&GH welcomes funds for utt 1400 S. Blount St. Raleigh, gan, Bill Clinton, and Barack N.C., 27603 919-733-4491 Obama, who used the exposure teen mom, baby program s'RAIN'RADING/FlCE !TTN to catapult them onto the na- Judy Grimes 407-G South Grif- fin St. Elizabeth City, N.C. tional stage. Boys and Girls Homes of well as health issues for both 27909 252-337-9782 But just as television made North Carolina Inc. (B&GH), a mom and baby. When appropri- Farmers who grow or buy the national conventions com- non-profit organization offer- ate, fathering classes will be bulk corn to feed to their own pelling it also was the undoing ing in-home and out-of-home made available to birth fathers. animals can have it tested for of them, by expanding live placements for vulnerable “The board of directors is free by the N.C. Department coverage of political prima- children, has announced that pleased to have made these of Agriculture and Consumer ries and debates, taking much a donation from a former like- financial resources available Services’ Constable Labora- of the excitement from the minded local charity is ear- to The Lake House program,” tory, 4000 Reedy Creek Road convention itself. By 1972, net- marked for a new program says Beverly Petro, spokesper- in Raleigh. This laboratory is works struggled to make them serving teenage mothers and son for The Ruth House. “The not on the Risk Management interesting. mothers-to-be from across the visions of our two programs Agency’s approved testing Both parties will be playing region. are identical. We are seeing facility list; therefore, results defense this year, praying for Officials from The Ruth The Ruth House mission to from this location will not be no major blunders. Republi- House of Brunswick County provide a nurturing, loving, accepted for insurance claims. cans come to Tampa amidst presented a check for $7,500 Christian-home environment Farmers may drop off five- a tropical storm outside and to B&GH President Gary Fair- for at-risk teenage girls come Staff photo by Nicole Cartrette pound samples of shelled corn a political storm inside the cloth on July 24. Additionally, to fruition.” at the lab or at one of six ag- arena, framed by Missouri Sen- the site for The Ruth House, a The Ruth House: A Home Retirement ricultural research stations. ate candidate Todd Akin’s gaff one-acre parcel in Ocean Isle of New Beginnings Inc. was Neil Floyd, left, retired after 35 years in Columbus Coun- s"ORDER"ELT4OBACCO2ESEARCH over “legitimate rape” and the Beach with an estimated value founded in 2009 by Maribeth ty government. The environmental health specialist was Station, 86 Border Belt Drive, growing influence of the Tea around $200,000, has been do- and Jeff Achterberg. They saw Whiteville, 648-4703; Party. They need to show they nated to B&GH. The land will a need and responded by es- recently honored at a county commissioner meeting. are mainstream and do care be sold to help sustain opera- tablishing the North Carolina- about women and the middle tions of the new teen mother based nonprofit. They further class, claiming Obama as a program on the campus of donated the one-acre parcel of failed president who doesn’t Boys and Girls Homes in Lake land on which The Ruth House deserve support. Waccamaw. was to be built. When Democrats gather “We are blessed and encour- in Charlotte after Labor Day aged by this generous dona- Circles of Hope they will claim to be the party tion,” says Donna Yalch, B&GH of the middle class, saying Re- vice president of community- sets meeting publicans are the radical, big based services. “Our friends business party who care only at The Ruth House are helping A way to break the cycle of about the wealthy. to make this program a reality; generational poverty will be Democrats will attempt to they are helping us stop the presented on Tuesday, August show an incumbent president, cycle of abuse these teenage 28, at the Columbus County who may not have lived up to girls have experienced so they Arts Building on Pecan Street his promises, but has kept the won’t continue the cycle with in Whiteville at 7:00 pm. Circles country from financial disas- their own children. And, for is a national, community-based ter, rid the world of despots and that we are truly thankful.” movement to end poverty one is bringing home the troops. The teen mom and baby pro- family at a time. The movement Both need to prove their case gram, called The “Lake” House is guided by the principal that to the moderate and unaffili- which stands for “Loving And communities are stronger when ated mainstream voters of this Knowledgeable Environment,” people know they can rely on one country. is slated to open in September. another. Barack Obama selected It will be a residential pro- A group has been exploring Charlotte when it was believed gram for girls in the custody how to start Circles of Hope he needed North Carolina to of DSS who are pregnant or in Columbus County to help win re-election. It is now Mitt have a child. Mothers will be our people. Their findings on Romney who is saying that if required to attend school or a this exciting program will be he doesn’t carry North Caro- GED program and/or have a shared with those attending. lina he won’t likely win. job during the day while their The steering committee is Carol Polls show the two neck babies attend an area daycare. Caldwell of Columbus County and neck in this state. Romney Mentors who live with the Dream Center, Carolyn Hankins, could have benefitted from the mothers and their babies in Patricia Ray and Janice Simms expected boost in our state if The Lake House will educate of Whiteville United Methodist the GOP had chosen the Queen them on parenting, nutrition, Church, Samantha Alsup and City. budgeting, exercise, safety, self Rev. Sam Loy of Lake Waccamaw This is a great opportunity esteem, independent living as United Methodist Church. for Charlotte to look good on the national stage, even if it won’t be the big economic windfall once envisioned. Moores Creek Battlefeld gets Attendance won’t be as great as expected and fundrais- grant for America’s Best Idea ing has fallen short, with one Moores Creek National Carolinian who helped lead a or more corporations prom- Battlefield near Currie in Patriot victory over Loyalists ising to backstop financial Pender County has been se- at Moores Creek Bridge on losses, a story itself since lected as one of 49 national Feb. 27, 1776, one of the first Democrats do not typically parks participating in the Patriot victories of the Ameri- embrace big business. 2012 America’s Best Idea pro- can Revolution. The campsite Under the lights of live gram. Inspired by the criti- consists of 20 tent sites, three television anything can hap- cally-acclaimed Ken Burns fire pits and two outdoor grills. pen and many will tune in documentary “The National Another portion of the grant to see what surprises might Parks: America’s Best Idea,” went towards funding the unfold. No doubt there will be the America’s Best Idea grant park’s Camping Adventures highlights, but today’s highly program funds park projects with My Parents (C.A.M.P.) managed spectacles aren’t designed to connect diverse, program, which is geared likely to generate huge audi- under-engaged populations toward bringing families to ence numbers. throughout the United States the park for a 24-hour camp- They are more like a lengthy with their national parks in ing experience. The intent is commercial. Regardless of innovative and meaningful to introduce this recreational our affiliation we can all hope ways. activity to the public, with a Charlotte and our state will The grant funded the build- focus on underserved popula- come out the big winner. ing of a community campsite, tions in the local community, Camp Caswell. A dedication and to build up family bonds Campbell is former assistant ceremony and community day in a natural setting. Tents, North Carolina State Treasurer for the campsite is planned for sleeping equipment and food and is creator/host of NC SPIN, noon Saturday, Sept. 22, and all will be provided, and campers a weekly statewide television youth groups, organizations will learn how to camp out discussion of NC issues airing and the general public are effectively. They’ll discover Sundays at 6:00am on WILM- invited. activities they can enjoy when TV. Contact him at www.ncspin. “Camp Caswell” was named they camp out, such as canoe- in honor of the famous North ing or campfire stories. 10-A – The News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012 Brunswick visitor wasn’t a cobra or poisonous By JEFFERSON WEAVER its distinctive stripes, lifted Staff Writer its head from the sidewalk at a right angle and “hooded,” John Moore didn’t want flattening its head. to kill the snake, but his wife “We all thought it was a Alice gave him strict orders cobra,” Moore said. “I know to the contrary. we don’t have them here, but “I wanted to keep him I thought maybe someone for a while,” the Brunswick had a pet that got loose. But resident said recently, while it didn’t try to bite, so I wasn’t displaying a large hognose sure what it was.” snake he captured in his The unusually large snake yard. bluffed and hissed at the Moore said he was work- Moores and their neighbor, ing in his yard when he spot- sending Mrs. Moore back ted “A great big old snake” inside the house, and John crossing the street. He isn’t carefully took control of it afraid of wild animals — again, slipping the big snake indeed, Moore once killed a into a dog crate. rabid fox with a shovel when The snake’s attitude im- it came toward him — but mediately changed. he was initially concerned “He would try to stick the snake was a poisonous his head out, but it was too variety. thick,” Moore said. “I would “It came out of the ditch, rub him a little, and he would and came across the pave- turn his belly up and play ment, then went back in the dead. I asked him why he was ditch on my side,” he said. “I playing ‘possum’.” thought it was a cottonmouth Moore said he tried to find water moccasin at first, but it someone who could identify didn’t look right.” the snake, but didn’t know The three-foot-plus snake, who he could call on a week- more than an inch in diam- end. When he had no luck, he eter behind its head, had a wanted to turn it loose in the frog in its mouth. Moore vacant lot by his home. pinned it down with a stick, “They have a purpose, a then picked the snake up and job, just like we do,” he said. brought it to the walkway in “They eat mice and rats and front of his home. things. That one, he was eat- “I called my neighbor over ing a big old frog.” The frog to come see it, and then the escaped unharmed. snake started acting up,” Moore reluctantly dis- Moore said. “I wasn’t scared patched the big snake, and of it — I am not scared of said he felt bad when he snakes — but it wasn’t like found it was harmless. anything I had seen before.” “I hadn’t seen a hognose Lt. Matt Long of the N.C. snake in a long time,” he said. Wildlife Resources Commis- “I forgot about them, to be sion said, based on a picture real honest. But I never saw of the snake, that it was an one that big.” Eastern Hognose. The name The next snake that cross- refers to the flattened, up- es the road will have better turned snout. luck, Moore said, if he knows Sometimes called “puff it isn’t a poisonous species. adders,” hognose snakes gen- “I just want to let them go, erally run 20 to 33 inches in Left photo, John Moore with the large Eastern hognose snake he caught in his yard in Brunswick. Right photo, the and do what nature meant length, with the state record distinctive stripes identifed this snake as a hognose, even without the upturned nose. for them to,” he said. “My measuring more than 40. wife — well, the ladies don’t When frightened or threat- like snakes.” ened, hognoses can flatten most would-be predators. If Hognose snakes were once ior. They eat rodents, other neighbors weren’t think- the skin and muscle in their bluffing and bullying don’t common in rural areas, but snakes, and frogs. The snakes ing about a pet snake when Jefferson Weaver head to make their head look work, a hognose will appear have become less so due to are popular as pets when the hognose did something 910-642-4104 ext. 227 much larger. They also re- to pass out, and pretend to loss of habitat and their domesticated. Moore said was “amazing.” [email protected] lease a foul musk that deters be dead. seemingly aggressive behav- The Moores and their The hognose snake, with Southeast plans frst earthquake drill One year after a 5.8 magni- ning in an earthquake is dan- tude earthquake near Mineral, gerous. The ground is moving, Va. sent shockwaves across making it easy to fall or be the Tar Heel state, N. C. Emer- injured by falling structures, gency Management officials trees, debris or glass. are encouraging residents to Emergency officials from participate in the first-ever North Carolina, Maryland, earthquake exercise for the Virginia, South Carolina and southeast region. Georgia have joined together The Southeast Shakeout is to host the first-ever earth- scheduled for Oct. 18 at 10:18 quake drill in the southeast. a.m. Residents, businesses and “While earthquakes in schools are encouraged to take North Carolina are rare, they part in the quick earthquake do happen,” explained state drill. Emergency Management Similar to the annual tor- Director Doug Hoell. “Even nado drill held each spring, earthquakes in other areas people will be asked to take can send shockwaves across a few minutes to rehearse our state as we experienced what they would do in such an last year. We want to be sure emergency. Since earthquakes people know what to do to happen with no warning, there protect themselves.” will be no Emergency Alert Hoell said everyone should System test to announce the be prepared to drop, cover and drill. Instead, each school, hold on if they are ever in a business, agency and family situation where they feel the is asked to practice recom- ground moving and shaking. mended safety techniques on Although ground shaking their own. from earthquakes typically More information and re- lasts only a minute or two, source guides are available on aftershocks can continue for www.shakeout.org/southeast several days or even weeks. to help groups prepare for Federal, state and local the exercise. Individuals and emergency management ex- agencies can register their perts and rescue teams agree participation on the website. that the best actions to keep “We encourage everyone you safe in an earthquake are: to take a couple of minutes ·Drop to the ground (before to rehearse the potential life- the earthquake makes you fall) saving actions,” said Hoell. ·Take cover under a sturdy Recent earthquakes im- desk or table pacting North Carolina in- ·Hold on to the desk until clude: the shaking stops. Aug. 21, 2012 — Small 2.2 ·If there is no table or desk magnitude quake in Madison nearby, crouch in an inside County corner of a building and cover June 19, 2012 — Small 2.0 your head and neck with your earthquake in Macon County; hands and arms. some residents reported feel- ·Stay away from book- ing ground shake shelves, lamps, TVs, cabinets May 31, 2012 — Small 1.7 and other objects as much as earthquake in Macon County possible. Such items may fall March 31, 2012 — Small 2.2 and cause injuries. earthquake in Union County; Just as importantly, Hoell some residents reported feel- said, there are actions that ing ground shake people should not do. Aug. 23, 2011 — the 5.8 mag- ·Do not get in a doorway. nitude quake near Mineral, They are not safe and do not Va., was the largest earthquake protect you from falling or to strike the eastern U.S. since flying objects. 1944. The earthquake was felt ·Do not run outside. Run- from Canada to Georgia. Sports Te News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012 - 1B Stallions conquer Red Springs 36-20 RED SPRINGS - Reggie Frink was given the honor of wearing the Stallion Silver Helmet Friday in South Co- lumbus High’s road game with the Red Springs Red Devils. To say that the SCHS junior back did the helmet proud would be an understatement. Behind Frink’s play, the Stallions came up with five pass interceptions off Red Springs standout quarterback Blake Greene and rolled up more than 450 yards of total offense in a 36-20 victory over the host Red Devils. Frink came up with four of those interceptions from his spot in the Stallion secondary. From his wingback position on offense, he ran 48 yards for South Columbus High ju- a touchdown and later caught nior back Reggie Frink at 42-yard scoring pass from came0 up with four the fve Pharoah McKever. He also tallied a two-point conversion pass interceptions that for Coach Jake Fonvielle’s the Stallions had Friday Stallions, who put their season night in their 36-20 road record at 2-0. football victory over Red “Red Springs runs a spread Springs. Frink also ran for Staff photo by Les High offense that we’re not used a touchdown and caught Hangin’on to playing against, but our a touchdown pass in the Whiteville linebacker Austin Reaves (3) grabs the shirt-tail of West Columbus quarterback Harvey Lesane as kids did a good job of getting win. Coach Jake Fonvielle’s Lesane tries to scramble out of the pocket during Friday night’s football match-up between the longtime Columbus after their quarterback and Stallions now have a 2-0 covering their pass routes.,” record and are scheduled County rivals at Legion Stadium. Whiteville won 41-8 to put its season record at 2-0, and West Columbus slipped said SCHS head coach Jake to play host to longtime to 0-2. Whiteville will entertain Pender Friday while West Columbus is scheduled to travel to Sampson County to Fonvielle. take on Hobbton. Greene, who had passed for border rival Loris, S.C., this 423 yards and six touchdowns Friday night at 7:30. in Red Springs’ 67-27 season- opening win, completed 18 of Wolfpack surges past West Columbus 41-8 his 51 pass attempts against the Stallions and finished with zone again with five seconds By DAN BISER good team and I thought they the first half. A 34-yard blast up 222 yards worth of comple- left on the first half clock when Sport Editor played well tonight. the middle by McDougal made tions. Greene connected with Zach “Hopefully, we’ve learned the score 34-0. Maggioli’s PAT “Greene throws the ball Jones on a three-yard scoring The Whiteville Wolfpack something from tonight’s ex- attempt was blocked. well and his receivers can fly,” pass. Bannick’s kick put the scored on five of its first six perience and that we can con- Whiteville’s only score of said Fonvielle, whose squad deficit 20-14. possessions Friday night in tinue to improve the rest of the second half came on a one- handed Red Springs its first A Greene-to-Jones pass gaining a 41-8 non-conference the way.” yard buck by Powell. homefield loss since the 2010 early in the third quarter tied football victory over longtime Whiteville scored on its West Columbus drove the season. “We rushed them into the score at 20-20, but South rival West Columbus. first possession of the night af- ball 60 yards for its only TD of making some mistakes, and Columbus came right back The game featured the ter taking the opening kickoff. the night in the fourth quarter. that helped things go our way with a long scoring drive that match-up of West Columbus’ The Wolfpack drove the Quarterback Harvey Lesane some.” was culminated by a two-yard head coach Mark Little and his ball 66 yards in nine plays, directed the drive with Deon South Columbus jumped to touchdown run by Dashaun son Luke Little, who is head converting three key third- Taplin and Chris Thompson a 12-0 lead in the first quarter Daniels. McKever ran the two- coach at Whiteville. down plays. Tyqwan McDou- providing key rushing. on a 44-yard pass from McK- point conversion for a 28-20 Robert Smith, Tyqwan Mc- gal scored from six yards out Taplin got the touchdown ever to Samuel Dixon and a SCHS lead. Dougal and Antonio Powell with 8 minutes, 43 seconds left on a five-yard run and Adrian 48-yard touchdown dash by In the fourth quarter, Ban- each rushed for two touch- in the first quarter. Gerardo Blue ran the two-point conver- Frink. nick fumbled the snap from downs for Whiteville, which Maggioli kicked the first of sion to complete the night’s Red Springs battled back in center on a punt attempt in the build a 34-0 halftime lead. five PAT points for the night scoring. the second quarter on a four- Red Springs end zone. The Stal- The WHS running game to make the score 7-0. Whiteville will entertain yard run by R. Brown and a lions’ Perry King recovered the rolled up 384 yards for the After fumbling away its Pender Friday while West point-after kick by Hayden ball for a touchdown, and McK- night. Smith ran for 167 yards next possession, the Wolfpack Columbus travels to Hobbton. Bannick. ever passed the ball to Daniels on only nine carries. For the put together another scoring Moments later, McKever for the two-point conversion to WC W second straight game, the drive late in the first quarter connected with Frink for a 42- give SCHS a 36-20 lead with 3 Wolfpack did not complete a that was keyed by a 48-yard First downs 12 12 minutes, 37 seconds left in the Rushes-yards 50-183 43-384 yard pass and another SCHS pass. ramble by Robert Smith. Anto- game. Whiteville back Antonio Yards passing 15 0 touchdown. McKever passed The win put Whiteville’s nio Powell got the touchdown Powell carries for first- Passes 2-8-0 0-3-0 to Frink again for the two- Daniels was the Stallions season record at 1-1. on a 20-yard blast and the Fumbles-lost 3-1 0 point conversion for a 20-7 It marked the Wolfpack’s down yardage in the Wolf- Wolfpack led 14-0 with 1:42 left pack’s Friday night win over Penalties-yards 7-50 8-45 SCHS lead. See Stallions on 2B 10th straight win over the Vi- in the first quarter. Punts-avg. 1-41 5-36 Red Springs got into the end kings as well as its 37th victory West Columbus. Early in the second quarter, in the 48-year-old rivalry. a 42-yard ramble by quarter- West Columbus 0 0 0 8 - 8 The game’s result also coach.”Our kids played hard.” back Fuquon Thompson set Whiteville 14 20 7 0 - 41 marked the first time since Mark Little felt that his up a 29-yard scoring romp by W - Tyqwan McDougal 6 run (Ge- Gator-Eagle game postponed; the 2010 season that Whiteville team was out-manned in most Smith to make the score 21-0. rardo Maggioli kick). had won on its homefield. Last areas of the game but said his On Whiteville’s next pos- W - Antonio Powell 20 run (Mag- to be played tonight at 7:30 gioli kick). fall marked the first time since team gave a good effort despite session, Smith ripped off a 31- Due to excessively wet conditions on the East Columbus the loss. W - Robert Smith 29 run (Mag- 1960 that the Wolfpack failed to yard run to the Viking 20 yard gioli kick). High School field, Friday night’s East Columbus-East Bladen win on its Legion Stadium turf. “We’re really young and line and he scored three plays W - Smith 8 run (Maggioli kick). game was postponed and rescheduled for tonight at 7:30. “We got on the scoreboard still trying to put things to- later on a eight-yard jaunt to W - McDougal 34 run (kick Both East Columbus and East Bladen bring 0-1 records early and kept things roll- gether as a team,” said Mark increase the lead to 28-0 with blocked). into tonight’s game. ing pretty well after that,” Little, who served as White- 8:29 left in the half. W - Powell 1 run (Maggioli kick). Both teams will be in action again Friday with East Co- said Luke Little following his ville head football coach from Whiteville marched 66 WC - Deon Taplin 5 run (Adrian lumbus playing host to North Brunswick, and East Bladen first-ever win as WHS head 2002 to 2007, “Whiteville has a yards on its final possession of Blue run). will play at North Johnston.

Remembering Big Chet The No. 85 was emblazoned on the Wolf Paw insignia at midfeld at Legion Stadium Ring Men Friday for Whiteville High School’s football game with West Columbus. The number Whiteville High School Head Baseball Coach Brett Harwood (left) and members of the is the one of the most signifcant in WHS history as it was worn for four seasons by 2012 Wolfpack baseball team display their state 2A championship rings following the Wolfpack All-State and All-America performer Chester McGlockton, who died unex- presentation at halftime of the Whiteville-West Columbus High School football game. pectedly last November in California at the age of 42. McGlockton led WHS to the The Wolfpack won its frst state baseball title since 1991 last spring when it swept the 1987 state 2A football championship and went on to a distinguished football career Randleman Tigers in the best-of-three state championship series at Zebulon’s Five at Clemson University and stardom in the NFL. At the time of his death, he was County Stadium. The Wolfpack posted a season record of 26-5, including wins in each serving as an assistant coach for the nationally ranked Stanford University football of its last 16 games. team. This season marks the 25th anniversary of the WHS state championship run. 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012 JV football McCumbee, RBR team earn results hard-fought Top-25 at Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. - While 92 to the 23rd position. Whiteville 16 not the finish the No. 92 Black’s “With the changes to the West Columbus 8 Tire and Auto Service/fleetHQ. racing surface, track posi- com/QMI Chevrolet team was tion was at a premium,” said looking for at Bristol Motor Starland. “I think (Timothy) East Columbus Speedway in last Wednes- Peters proved that by leading at East Bladen day’s NASCAR Camping World every lap. We just got behind it (canceled) Truck Series (NCWTS) UNOH a bit at the beginning and that 200, the trip to northeastern long run did us in. Tennessee was not a bad one “Later in the night, when for the Ricky Benton Racing we were running by ourselves, Lady Stallion (RBR) Enterprises crew and we were as fast as the trucks driver Chad McCumbee. running in the top five.” spikers get win “The guys did a great job The driver liked the way getting this truck better all the truck was trending at the The South Columbus High day,” said McCumbee. “We end of the race. volleyball team won its third were extremely tight when “We made some good gains straight match Wednesday, we unloaded, but (crew chief this week,” McCumbee said. sweeping West Columbus by Kevin) Cowboy (Starland) and “The communication between scores of 25-10, 25-14 and 25-15. the whole crew made some Cowboy and me is getting bet- Hayley Lee had 14 service good changes to the truck ter. Every time we needed to points for Coach David Mar- during practice. We ended up make an adjustment it was the lowe’s SCHS squad and Allison being a bit free at the start of right one. Edwards added 11 service the race.” “It’ll only get better from points. With the long 83-lap green here.” SCHS will play Tuesday at flag run at the beginning of the The Black’s Tire and Auto Fairmont before opening Wac- race, the team was not able to Service/fleetHQ.com/QMI camaw Conference action on make the needed adjustments team and McCumbee will be Thursday at West Bladen. and lost a lap to the leader. back in action next week at At- When the checkered flag fell, lanta for the Jeff Foxworthy’s WHS cheerleading McCumbee had piloted the No. campers to perform Participants in this past SC RS summer’s WHS Little Girls First downs 20 16 Stallions Rushes-yards 56-318 20-56 Cheer Camp will perform at Continued from 1B Yards passing 135 222 halftime of the Whiteville- Passes 9-11-0 18-51-5 Pender football game on Aug. Fumbles-lost 2-2 1-1 31 at Legion Stadium. leading rusher with 121 yards Penalties-yards 14-145 9-75 Gametime is 7:30 p.m. on 15 carries. Frink carried Punts avg. 2-31.5 0 WHS cheerleader sponsor the ball 10 times for 89 yards Julie Fonvielle said that par- and caught four passes for 64 S. Columbus 12 8 8 8 - 36 ticipants should wear their yards. Red Springs 0 14 6 0 - 20 camp T-shirts. West Columbus back Savon Dawson breaks into the Whiteville secondary while White- McKever completed nine ville’s Will Ezzell (right) gives pursuit in Friday night’s game at Legion Stadium. of his 11 pass attempts for 137 SC - Samuel Dixon 44 pass from yards and two touchdowns. Pharoah McKever (kick failed). SC - Reggie Frink 48 run (run The Stallions lost two Comments sought failed). fumbles and were penalized on waterfowl rules RS - Brown 4 run (Hayden Ban- Dan a whopping 14 times for 145 nick kick). yards. SC - Frink 42 pass from McKever The N.C. Wildlife Resources Samuel Dixon had the oth- (Frink pass from McKever). Biser Commission is requesting er SCHS pass interception RS - Zach Jones 8 pass from input on regular waterfowl while Reid Worley, Ransford Blake Greene (Bannick kick). hunting seasons through an Bellamy and Rayquan Gore RS- Jones 3 pass from Greene online comment system on the also had big games on defense (kick failed). commission’s website. for the Stallions. SC - Dashaun Daniels 2 run (McKever run). Regular waterfowl seasons South Columbus will play SC - Perry King recovered fum- generally begin in late Sep- host to Loris, S.C., Friday ble in end zone (Daniels pass from tember and include various night a 7:30. McKever). seasons for ducks, migratory Canada geese, snow geese, brant and tundra swans. Citizens can comment on 701 Bowling proposed dates for the seasons by going to www.ncwildlife. 477; Charles George, 438; John WEDNESDAY MORNING SENIORS org and clicking on “Regular Worthington, 429; Paul Roby, 405, AUGUST 22 Waterfowl Season Comments.” . W-L Comments on the proposed WOMEN Roby Os 21-4 season dates will be accepted Top Scratch Games: Sallie Hurricanes 16-9 until Aug. 20. Threadglll, 135; Vivian Lawson, 129; Mac Attack 14-11 Comments can also be Pat Roby, 126; Albenny Burney, 113. Pressing On 13-12 mailed to: Top Scratch Series: Sallie Road Runners 13-12 N.C. Wildlife Resources Threadgill, 374; Vian Lawson, 356. High Rollers 13-12 Commission Pat Roby, 350; Albenny Burney, 331. SHORT Beward 12-13 Proposed Regulations Com- Two Ships 12-13 ments BROS. Golden Girls 8-17 1701 Mail Service Center Wannabees 3-22 The 2012-13 Monday Night Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701 RENT-A-CAR Mixed Bowling League at 701

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Must Temporary FT RN for Bladen Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531 and Columbus - this position wil SHOW CHICKENS FOR SALE. Pol- have credentials 1 & 2. Or 2 year CKC REGISTERED CHIHUAHUA last for 6 months. Ideal candidate 2008 MERCURY SABLE, 4 dr, V6 ish Crested Top Hats. Call 910-770- early childhood degree preferred. puppies for sale. All shots. $100 will be able to work autonomously auto, moonroof, 82k, $12,500. Fair 3526 Call 640-2544. each. Call 910-918-5478. as well as with a team. Provides Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 TAX PROFESSIONALS TRAINING. FIELD BRED ENGLISH COCKER GOLF CART BATTERIES, new $450 end of life care to patients while 2010 FORD FUSION, 4dr, sedan, SE, set plus tax and exchange. Call 910- Empower yourself with a clearer LOWER CAPE FEAR HOSPICE building upon one’s clinical expe- puppies 4 females, 2 males. Parents understanding of taxes in our Tuition V6 auto, loaded, 38k. $15,800. Fair onsite both hunt. Ready Aug. 21. Call 612-5699 & LIFECARECENTER rience. 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For more for infor- 2011 LINCOLN MKZ, 4 door sedan, 910-770-4663 Op Teams Avg. $296,812 last year! with life limiting illnesses in SERVICES mation or photos call or text 910- SYNC, leather, 21k. $25,900. Fair Co. Teams: .49 up to .83cpm split! Bladen County and Columbus 840-1031. Bluff Ford 649-7531 Sign-On Bonus PAID at Orientation! County. Is responsible for using R & R Trucking: 866-204-8006 expert skills in the implementation 280 Child/Elderly Care 2012 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4dr, and evalution of plans of care. sedan, auto, moonroof, 14k. $25,900. Quality Home Effectively manages the plan of Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 care for each patient based on ANN’S DAYCARE is now accepting clinical knowledge, data, patient applications for children ages 0 - 12. Improvement COASTAL CAROLINA BEHAVIOR- preference and benefits to the After school care and part-time care Your Home Deserves The Very Best AL HEALTHCARE is currently seek- patient. Works with Palliative Care CARPENTER HELPER. Must have also available. Contact 642-6937 for ing LPC’s, LCSW’s, and LCAS’s for Center physicians in the hospital, valid drivers license & transportation. more information. 1987 BUCKET TRUCK with 48 Foot its Whiteville, NC office. Please call nursing homes and physician’s 910.918.6133 Must be reliable 654-5725. Boom and 1987 Dump Truck. Both 910-640-3535 and/or email resume office and patient’s homes. are diesel. Sell as pair @ $18.000.00. to: info@coastalcarolinabehavioral- Graduate of an accredited school GREAT working condition. Call 910- healthcare.com of nursing, either through an AD, 770-2637. Diploma or BSN program DOCTORS ASSISTANT NEEDED for FOR SALE - 3 sections, deluxe res- required. Graduate of a Masters local office. Experience helpful but not taurant buffet. Has 9 wells plus salad 2008 FORD F-450 Dually Crew cab degree in nursing program with a required. Call 642-6908. bar area. Includes cabinets, complete Lariat, loaded. White & silver. 35k major or postmasters as a nurse and ready to use. $2,500. Call 910- original miles. Excellent condition. LIBERTY COMMONS NURSING & practitioner required. Current 918-9177 for an appointment to see. $38,000. 910-477-0203 REHAB CENTER is looking for ded- license to practice in NC required. icated, caring professionals! Are you Approval for practice as a nurse THINKING ABOUT BUYING A 2009 GMC SIERRA, reg. cab, 4.3l V6 looking for a change? We are accept- practitioner by the NC Board of BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! The engine, auto transmission, cruise, a/c ing applications for LPNs. Excel- Nursing required, Minimum of five News Reporter and The Federal 2,800 miles 642-3587 lent Pay!! Apply in person at Liberty years general medical experience Trade Commission, the nation’s con- Commons Nursing & Rehab center, in inpatients, outpatient and nurs- sumer protection agency, say investi- 2011 FORD F-150 XLT crew cab, 4x2, 1402 Pinckney Street, Whiteville, NC ing home settings. gate before you invest. Visit ftc.gov/ power pkg, 17k. $26,900. Fair Bluff 28472 910-642-4245. Please com- Email resumes to bizopps to learn how to tell a real deal Ford. 910-649-7531 plete application by Friday, August [email protected] or fax to from a raw deal 31, 2012 910-341-1907. EOE

2007 NISSAN QUEST Van. 75,000 *** Dee Watts Backhoe miles. Factory dvd, Captain chairs, Service **** VERY Clean. $10,000.00. Call 770- Insured, tree removal, split firewood, 2560 bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for 2008 FORD SPORT TRAC 4 dr, V6, driveway, land clearing. Also mow- all power, alloys, 73k, $22,500. Fair ing & yard work. 640-2463 or mobile Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 770-0534. 2012 FORD ESCAPE limited, 4dr, ******WARD’S EXCAVATION****** heated leather, 18k, $21,900. Fair Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033.

Bobby Hinson Construction Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- 1985 HARLEY DAVIDSON custom ging, lots and hedge rows with mini chopper $5,000, OBO. Call 910-642- excavator. Call 640-7606. 4046 The News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012 - 5B

2005 DYNA SUPER GLIDE, pearl 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in nice 3 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME fur- persons having claims against said FILE NO. 09JT60 (Sabastian) black, all factory 1 owner, barned Hel- neighborhood area. No pets. Refer- mets incl. Also double barrel Stevens nished for rent in the Chadbourn area. estate to present them to the under- 09JT62 (Michael) ences & deposit required. Call 910- Call 910- 654-4130. signed on or before the 20th day of shotgun. 654-4440 640-8098. IN RE: SABASTIAN NUNEZ, a minor November, 2012 or this notice will be 3 BR MOBILE HOME for rent. Good child DOB: 12/22/2006 1 BR, 1 BATH upstairs apt. applianc- condition. $400 + deposit. Call 336- pleaded in bar of their recovery. All MICHAEL FIPPS, a minor child DOB: es/water incl. $425, available NOW. 315-3947. persons indebted to said estate will 05/27/1998 Whiteville City Limits. 840-0389. ****Publisher’s Notice**** please make immediate payment to Respondents: Tara Bravo-Nunez, COLUMBUS CUSTOM FALL ATV Equal Housing 4 BR DOUBLEWIDE, 2100 sq. ft. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. the undersigned. Respondent Mother specials. Now until end of Sept. Get Opportunity country setting, central heat & air, This the 20th day of August, 2012. ready for Hunting season 212-7027 Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call brick underpinning, 3/4 acre lot. Pablo Nunez, Respondent Father All real estate advertised herein is Richard M Lewis, Jr. Administrator subject to the Federal Fair Housing 642-4049. Deposit and 1st months rent required. TO: PABLO NUNEZ Act, North Carolina and Columbus 910-612-8269. Estate of Jane Howell Lewis PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a peti- 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT for rent. Lewis, Deese & Nance MARINE Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- A/C, stove & refrigerator. No pets. tion has been filed by the Columbus gal to advertise any preference, limi- 4 BEDROOM MOBILE home for rent. Attorneys for the Estate Deposit. Chadbourn area. Call 654- County Department of Social Servic- tation discrimination based on race, 5 miles from Whiteville. Call 910- 4540. 330 Dick Street es for the purpose of terminating your color, religion, sex, handicap, familial 648-5725. Post Office Drawer 1358 status or national origin, or intention parental rights to the above named 2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. Whiteville Fayetteville, N.C. 28302 to make any such preferences, limi- BLADENBORO Rent to Own 2008 minor children. The above named area. $450. Call Clint at 910-234-4676 3BR, 2 bath singlewide. No pets. Telephone: (910) 323-35 LIKE NEW 2008 fiberglass 3hp boat tations or discrimination. We will not minor child Sabastian Nunez was knowingly accept any advertising for $565 per month. 910-316-9058 August 20, 27, Sept. 3, 10, 2012 with trailer. Call during day time 910- FURNISHED APARTMENT IN WIL- born to you on December 22, 2006; real estate which is in violation of the 654-4440 LIAMSBURG. Call J. L. Powell 910- PRIVATE LOT - East of Whiteville. and minor child Michael Fipps was law. All person are hereby informed 642-4049 Notice of Public that all dwellings advertised are avail- Large 2 BR, 2 bath mobile home. No born to you on May 27, 1998. You able on an equal opportunity basis. To 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH apartment. All pets. 918-4684 or 640-3896. Hearing must prepare and file with the Clerk of complain of discrimination, call HUD electric. Heat pump/a/c, appliances Superior Court of Columbus County toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. optional. All utilities available. Close to a written answer to the petition with- police, fire and rescue. No pets. Rea- The public will take notice of three in thirty (30) days of the first date of 2 BEDROOM UNFURNISHED house sonably priced. Deposit & references public hearings to be held by Bruns- publication (written below). You must near city limits in Whiteville. Good required. Call 910-640-7366. Shown FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail wick Town Council on September ****Publisher’s Notice**** space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- also serve a copy of the answer on the neighborhood. References. No pets. by appointment only. 17, 2012 at 7:30 PM in the Bruns- Equal Housing ry Enterprises. 642-5824 petitioner’s attorney (address below). Call 910-642-3740. wick Town Hall. The hearings shall Opportunity Cypress Village Apartments If you fail to file an answer, the peti- All real estate advertised herein is be conducted concerning the follow- 2 BEDROOM, 2 bath house with car- 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. FOR LEASE - Retail or office space, tioner will apply to the Court for the subject to the Federal Fair Housing various sizes. Memory Plaza. Memory ing matters: Act, North Carolina and Columbus port. Central heat/air. Good location. 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap relief demanded in the petition. Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- $600 per month, plus deposit. Refer- accessible units available. Enterprises. 910-642-5824. A. To consider adopting a Privilege You are entitled to attend any hear- gal to advertise any preference, limi- ences required. Call 910-880-0977. Free laundry facilities + Community License Ordinance that consolidates ing affecting the termination of your tation discrimination based on race, room **24 hour maintenance** FOR RENT Downtown Commercial previous Town Council resolutions parental rights to your children. You color, religion, sex, handicap, familial Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. 2 BEDROOM HOUSE near the Section 8 Assistance Available governing Privilege Licenses into one are entitled to have an attorney status or national origin, or intention school in Fair Bluff. $500 a month. Income Restrictions may apply Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. to make any such preferences, limi- Ordinance. appointed by the Court if you cannot Security Deposit required. Call 910- Seniors 62 years and older B. To consider adopting an “Aban- tations or discrimination. We will not RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE afford one, provided that you request knowingly accept any advertising for 642-2736. 910-649-7971 doned, Junked, and Nuisance Vehi- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm Hill Plaza - Roses Shopping Center an attorney at or before the time of the real estate which is in violation of the 2 BEDROOM 2 BA IN WOODED cle” Ordinance. law. All person are hereby informed TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 S. Whiteville Village Shopping Center hearing. You may contact the Clerk of that all dwellings advertised are avail- ACRES Lake Waccamaw. Referenc- Professionally Managed by - Lake Waccamaw Shopping Center. C. To consider adopting a “Public Superior Court immediately to request able on an equal opportunity basis. To es required. No pets. Call 910-640- Community Management High Traffic Areas With Competi- Nuisance Conditions, Private Prop- counsel. Any attorney appointed pre- complain of discrimination, call HUD 9435, 642-5801. Corporation tive Rates erty” Ordinance. viously to represent you in this matter toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Cheryl H. Ward 910-642-6044 Copies of these three draft ordinanc- will represent you in this proceeding. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Boardman. es are available for public inspection FSBO 3BR 2BA Brick home 400 E 2 Bedroom apt. in Evergreen. Depos- Such hearing will be conducted on the in the office of the Town Clerk during Oliver St Whiteville, 2 car garage, it required. No pets. 910-739-9555, 24th day of September, 2012 at 9:00 new paint, multi updates, move in 843-206-1900 normal office hours. The public is a.m. in the District Court of Colum- ready, professional landscaped yard, FOR RENT OR SALE - Vacant lot for invited to attend these hearings, and bus County, Columbus County Court- LEDER APARTMENTS, 117 E. Clay no owner finance or rent please. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Chadbourn. mobile home near Whiteville, NC. to provide comment. house, 100 Courthouse Circle, White- St. 2 bedrooms. $475 per month plus $178,000, 840-0833/840-6998 No pets. $450 month + $450 securi- 910-642-0344. Cheryl N. Suggs deposit. No pets. Call 910-642-3332. ville, North Carolina. If your address PECAN ORCHARD. Brick home, 3 ty deposit, references required. Call Town Clerk/Finance Officer is known, the date, time and place of 910-654-4973 August 27, 2012 BR, 2.5 b, db garage, secluded lot. MADISON HILL APARTMENTS hearing of the petition will be mailed $229,500. Call Rick for appt 910- 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC to you upon filing of an answer or thir- 445-3854. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH in Whiteville Central Heat/Air, $650 mo + $650 One Bedroom Apts. Notice of Service ty (30) days from the date of service if security deposit. References required. "3-%05
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You may call the Deputy Clerk of the No pets. 654-4973 ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE Rental assistance up to 100% Juvenile Court of Columbus County at NORTH CAROLINA Re: Termination 1999 REDMAN HOME Doublewide 3 BEDROOM FURNISHED HOUSE based on income. Income restric- (910) 641-4440 for further information. COLUMBUS COUNTY of Parental Rights Home. 3BR, 2BA 1050 sq ft. Asking CH/A excellent neighborhood. tion may apply David S. Tedder Seniors 62 years and older IN THE GENERAL COURT OF $17,500. Manufactured home only. Deposit required. No pets, no smok- Petition Attorney Representing Buyers responsible for removing the   JUSTICE ers. 642-4923 Columbus County DSS home from foundation and putting Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 111 Washington Street, 2nd Floor axles & tongue on home. Buyer is BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 
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   12-E-247 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Whiteville, NC 28472 responsible for obtaining all permits sq. ft. City. $750 month + security Professionally Managed by The undersigned, having qualified COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Community Management (910) 642-5645 needed to move the home. Home sold dep. 336-870-2501. as Administrator of the Estate of IN THE GENERAL COURT OF Corporation August 13, 20, 27, 2012 “as is”. Once home is sold, buyer will Jane Howell Lewis deceased late of JUSTICE have 30 calendar days to move the LAKEFRONT WITH PIER: down- Columbus County, this is to notify all DISTRICT COURT DIVISION home from our lot. Call State Employ- stairs unit-2 BR, 1 bath available Sept ee’s Credit Union at 910-642-0456 1; upstairs unit-3 bedrooms, 2 bath available Oct 1 (year lease).Call 910- DOUBLE WIDE 3BR, 2 bath, fire- 602-3437, 910-617-5105 place, incl carport and shed. Must be moved. Call 910-646-6326 SMALL 2 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent on Bussy Rd. in Hallsboro. No NEW 3 BED, 2 bath singlewide wind pets. Call between 6 pm-9pm 910- 2 BEDROOM mobile home for rent. zone II, starting at $23,990 Oakwood 642-8694. References & deposit required. No Homes, Chadbourn 910-654-4128 pets. 910-653-5169 leave message.

NEW WIND ZONE II double wide 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- 1,500 sq ft starting at $39,900. call over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Oakwood Homes, Chadbourn 910- *WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 br 910-642-4049. 654-4128 duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- 2 BR, 2 BATH furnished mobile home. dry & living room. References & lease Chadbourn. Powerstat ready. Farmers Union Rd OAKWOOD HOMES required. No pets. Call 910-640-8646 Singlewides, double wides and mod- $375 month, $375 deposit. No pets. or 654-6792. ulars. LOT MODEL CLEARANCE Call 910-770-1211 leave message. SALE 910-654-4128

RESTAURANT FOR SALE Fully equipped, good location. Priced For Sale By Owner for quick sale. For more info call 910- 918-3528

LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582.

Lots 0.69-4.87 acres Clarendon - Quiet, private area, stick-built or modular, seller will consider financ- ing. www.maryannbechtel.com 800- 250-1902

SMALL MOBILE HOME Park for sale Call 910-918-3528 by owner. Antioch Church Road. Call 642-5276.

You’re cordially invited to an 23 ACRES, 25 YEAR TIMBER 1st trim. Road frontage. Lake Waccamaw. $69,000 910-477-0203 OPEN HOUSE WELLONTON for APARTMENTS 200 W. 6th St. Tompson Estate Chadbourn, NC 28431 Apartments Family Households 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Wednesday, August 29th Apartments 9:30am - 3:30pm Units for Persons with Now leasing income based apartments Disabilities Available for 62 year olds and older. Rental Assistance Available 640-3315 Please Call: 910-654-3067 Light Refreshments TDD/TYY 103 Jones Place, Whiteville 1-800-735-2962 Ofce Hours: Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 2 pm Monday, Tursday and Friday 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Other times by appointment “This institution is an equal opportunity Metropolitan Property Management provider and EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY employer.” 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, August 27, 2012

Notice of Public M. Duncan, R.L.S., a copy of which conditions existing in, on, at or relat- ER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE event that the Owner and Holder or Trustee will place for sale, at public is recorded in Book 575, Page 600, ing to the property being offered for DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. its intended assignee is exempt from auction, to the highest bidder for cash Hearing Whiteville Columbus County Registry, to which sale, and any and all responsibilities This 2nd day of August, 2012. paying the same, the successful bid- at the usual place of sale at Colum- Planning Board reference is hereby made for a more or liabilities arising out of or in any SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- der shall be required to pay revenue bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, clarity and particularity of description way relating to any such condition ES, INC. stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and North Carolina on September 5, 2012 of said lot. SUBJECT TO that certain expressly are disclaimed. Also, this SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE any Land Transfer Tax. at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, includ- The Whiteville Planning & Zoning DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, property is being sold subject to all BY: The real property hereinabove ing improvements thereon, situated, Board will hold a public hearing as RESTRICTIONS, AND CONDITIONS taxes, special assessments, and prior Attorney at Law described is being offered for sale lying and being in the City of Tabor follows: OF NEW HOPE TRAILER PARK, SEC- liens or encumbrances of record and Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, P.A. “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold City, County of Columbus, State of September 4, 2012, 12:30 p.m. TION I, a copy of which is recorded any recorded releases. Said property Attorneys for Substitute Trustee Ser- subject to all superior liens, unpaid North Carolina, and being more par- Whiteville City Hall, 317 S. Madi- in Book 575, Page 595, Columbus is also being sold subject to applica- vices, Inc. taxes, and special assessments. ticularly described in the above refer- son St. County Registry. The Parties of the ble Federal and State laws. P.O. Box 1028 Other conditions will be announced enced Deed of Trust. Conditional Use Permit: Request second part acknowledge that they A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no 4317 Ramsey Street at the sale. The sale will be held open Address of property: 104 Dorman from Greg Moore for a conditional use have examined the said declaration personal checks) of five percent (5%) Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 for ten (10) days for upset bids as by Street, Tabor City, NC 28463 permit at 1040 South Franklin Street of Covenants, Restrictions and Con- of the purchase price, or seven hun- https://sales.hsbfirm.com law required. If a third party is the Tax Parcel ID: 12484 for a restaurant/club. ditions as set forth above and agree dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever Case No: 1062926 (FC. high bidder at the time of sale con- Present Record Owners: Dwayne D. Citizens interested in the proposal to be bound by the same. Together is greater, will be required at the time August 20, 27, 2012 firmation, the third party will have Williams a/k/a Dwayne Devon Wil- are invited to attend and participate with improvements located thereon; of the sale. fifteen (15) days following the sale liams, Sr. in the public hearing. Changes may said property being located at 30 An order for possession of the prop- Notice of confirmation to remit the balance of The terms of the sale are that the real be made in the above proposal as New Hope Street, Whiteville, North erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole property hereinbefore described will a result of debate, objection, or dis- Carolina. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser Substitute discretion of the Trustee, an extension be sold for cash to the highest bid- cussion. SUBJECT ALSO TO an easement five and against the party or parties in Trustee’s may be granted, but in that instance, der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of Amy Nelson (5) feet in width on the interior of all possession by the clerk of superior if required by the noteholder or loan the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- City of Whiteville lot lines for the purposes of power, court of the county in which the prop- Foreclosure Sale of servicer, the bidder shall be required dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- Planning Director telephone, other Utility and drainage, erty is sold. Real Property to pay per diem interest at the current ever is greater, is required and must Aug. 20, 27, 2012 which said easement is specifically Any person who occupies the prop- rate on the note secured by the deed be tendered in the form of certified herein reserved for the benefit of all erty pursuant to a rental agreement of trust described herein until the day funds at the time of the sale. In the 20541 Amended Notice of other land located in the Development entered into or renewed on or after he/she remits the balance of his/her event that the Owner and Holder or 12-SP-161 as shown on that certain plat record- October 1, 2007, may after receiving bid to the Trustee. its intended assignee is exempt from Foreclosure Sale UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power ed with the restrictions referenced the notice of sale, terminate the rent- If for any reason the Trustee is unable paying the same, the successful bid- and authority contained in that certain above in Book 575, Page 595, Colum- al agreement upon 10 days’ written to convey title to this property or the der shall be required to pay revenue Deed of Trust executed and deliv- 11 SP 172 bus County Registry, and for the ben- notice to the landlord. Upon termina- sale is set aside, the sole remedy stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and ered by Barbara Graham, dated May Under and by virtue of the power of efit of all land to the Developers by tion of a rental agreement, the tenant of the purchaser is the return of the any Land Transfer Tax. 22, 2002 and recorded on May 22, sale contained in a certain Deed of instrument dated August 28, 1992, is liable for rent due under the rental deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of The real property hereinabove 2002, in Book No. 691, at Page 901 Trust made by Bruce A. Alderman recorded in Book 433, Page 126, in agreement prorated to the effective the sale is challenged by any party, described is being offered for sale in the Office of the Register of Deeds and Joyce Alderman (PRESENT the Columbus County Registry. date of the termination. the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold of Columbus County, North Carolina; RECORD OWNER(S): Joyce Alder- SUBJECT ALSO TO an easement for If the trustee is unable to convey title believes the challenge to have merit, subject to all superior liens, unpaid and because of default in the pay- man and Bruce A. Alderman, Jr.) to the purposes of ingress, egress and to this property for any reason, the may declare the sale to be void and taxes, and special assessments. ment of the indebtedness secured Walter Palmer, Trustee(s), dated the regress over and upon all roads and/ sole remedy of the purchaser is the return the deposit. In either event Other conditions will be announced thereby and failure to carry out and 11th day of May, 2006, and recorded or streets as shown on that certain return of the deposit. Reasons of such the purchaser will have no further at the sale. The sale will be held open perform the stipulations and agree- in Book 852, Page 713, in Colum- plat recorded in Book 575, Page 600, inability to convey include, but are not recourse against the Mortgagor, the for ten (10) days for upset bids as by ments contained therein and, pursu- bus County Registry, North Carolina, Columbus County Registry; which limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney law required. If a third party is the ant to demand of the holder of the default having been made in the pay- said easement is specifically reserved petition prior to the confirmation of or the Trustee. high bidder at the time of sale con- indebtedness secured by said Deed ment of the note thereby secured by for the benefit of all other land located the sale and reinstatement of the loan Additional Notice Where the Real firmation, the third party will have of Trust, the undersigned Substitute the said Deed of Trust and the under- in the Development as shown on said without the knowledge of the trustee. Property is Residential With Less fifteen (15) days following the sale Trustee will place for sale, at public signed, Substitute Trustee Services, plat and for the benefit of all land to If the validity of the sale is challenged Than 15 Rental Units: confirmation to remit the balance of auction, to the highest bidder for cash Inc. having been substituted as Trust- the Developers by instrument dated by any party, the trustee, in their sole An order for possession of the prop- his/her bid to the Trustee. In the sole at the usual place of sale at Colum- ee in said Deed of Trust by an instru- August 28, 1992, and recorded in discretion, if they believe the chal- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. discretion of the Trustee, an extension bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, ment duly recorded in the Office of Book 433, Page 126, in the Colum- lenge to have merit, may request the 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and may be granted, but in that instance, North Carolina on September 5, 2012 the Register of Deeds of Columbus bus County Registry. court to declare the sale to be void against the party or parties in posses- if required by the noteholder or loan at 1:00 PM that parcel of land, includ- County, North Carolina and the holder Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- and return the deposit. The purchaser sion by the clerk of superior court of servicer, the bidder shall be required ing improvements thereon, situated, of the note evidencing said indebted- cretion, delay the sale for up to one will have no further remedy. the county in which the property is to pay per diem interest at the current lying and being in the City of Tabor ness having directed that the Deed of hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM sold. Any person who occupies the rate on the note secured by the deed City, County of Columbus, State of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Should the property be purchased by A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PUR- property pursuant to a rental agree- of trust described herein until the day North Carolina, and being more par- Substitute Trustee will offer for sale a third party, that party must pay the POSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION ment entered into or renewed on he/she remits the balance of his/her ticularly described in the above refer- at the courthouse door in the City of excise tax, as well as the court costs IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY or after October 1, 2007, may, after bid to the Trustee. enced Deed of Trust. Whiteville, Columbus County, North of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE receiving the notice of sale, terminate If for any reason the Trustee is unable Address of property: 103 King St, Carolina, or the customary location Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except the rental agreement upon 10 days’ to convey title to this property or the Tabor City, NC 28463 designated for foreclosure sales, at by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). as stated below in the instance of written notice to the landlord. Upon sale is set aside, the sole remedy Tax Parcel ID: 10973 1:30 PM on September 4, 2012 and The property to be offered pursuant to bankruptcy protection. termination of a rental agreement, of the purchaser is the return of the Present Record Owners: Barbara will sell to the highest bidder for cash this notice of sale is being offered for IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTEC- the tenant is liable for rent due under deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of Graham; Heirs of the Estate of Barba- the following real estate situated in sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, TION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT the rental agreement prorated to the the sale is challenged by any party, ra Graham, deceased; Brenda Shaw; the County of Columbus, North Car- WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A effective date of the termination. the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it Saundra Martinez; Covell Jones olina, and being more particularly the holder of the note secured by the RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PRO- Any person who occupies the prop- believes the challenge to have merit, The terms of the sale are that the real described as follows: deed of trust/security agreement, or CEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or may declare the sale to be void and property hereinbefore described will BEING all of Lot # THREE (3), contain- both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATU- tenancy may have additional rights return the deposit. 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ber 26, 2001, recorded in Book 665, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Floyd by deed dated December 27, COMMISSIONER Of The Estate Of Notice of Tax Page 28, Columbus County Registry. FILE NO.: 12 CV 24 1922, recorded in book 116, Page 28, 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE James Alton Jordan Foreclosure Sale This property includes a 2000 Hort COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Columbus County Registry. WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 92 Candlewood Lane doublewide Mobile Home SN: Plaintiff TRACT II: BEGINNING at Redin TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 H172394GLRK, located upon the vs Floyd’s South corner; thence South 1 STATE BAR NO.: 5901 T. SCOTT SESSIONS, Attorney For STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA subject property as a fixture and TONY LEE FLOYD a/k/k/ TONEY LEE 1/2 degrees East fifty feet to a stake; August 20 & 27, 2012 The Estate Of James Alton Jordan COUNTY OF COLUMBUS part of the said real estate pursuant FLOYD; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CUR- thence East 86 1/2 degrees East 100 The McGougan Law Firm IN THE GENERAL COURT OF to NC law. TIS; FLOYD; COLUMBUS COUN- feet to a stake; thence North 1 1/2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 130 Jefferson Street JUSTICE See also Book C-3, Page 332 and TY, (Agent) for N.C. DEPARTMENT degrees East 100 feet to a stake; Having qualified as Administrtor of the Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Book 112, Page 457; Book 158, Page OF CRIME CONTROL and PUBLIC thence North 1 1/2 degrees 100 feet Estate of Harry Sylvester Powell, Jr., August 27, Sept. 3, 10, 17, 2012 FILE NO.: 12 CV 366 45; Book 211, Page 544; and Book SAFETY (Administrator) an agency to the BEGINNING, and being Lot #21 deceased, late of Columbus County, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and 412, Page 830 Columbus County of the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA in Block #1 as shown on plat. the undersigned hereby notifies all NOTICE TO CREDITORS TOWN OF CHADBOURN, Registry. and CHAF (Crisis Housing Assistance TRACT III: BEGINNING at a stake persons having claims against the North Carolina Plaintiffs The property to be offered pursu- Fund/Housing Replacement Grant) in the Southwest corner of Lot #21; estate of the said decedent to pres- Columbus County vs ant to this Notice of Sale is being PROGRAM, Beneficiary (Lienholder); thence South with Williams Street ent them to the undersigned within (3) The undersigned MICHAEL DEAN LARRY RAPHAEL WILLIAMSON; offered for sale, transfer and convey- TOWN OF BOLTON (Lienholder), South 86 1/2 degrees East 50 feet months from the date of the first pub- SHAW, having qualified as Admin- DIANTHA LADSON WILLIAMSON; ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither EARL WADDELL Judgmentholder to a stake; thence East 1 1/2 degrees lication, or this notice will be pleaded istrator of the Estate of GARY ALVA GREENTREE FINANCIAL SERVIC- the Commissioner nor the County of (Leinholder), West 100 feet to a stake; thence North in bar of their recovery. All persons SHAW, SR. deceased, late of Colum- ING, LLC, Columbus, nor the officers, direc- Defendants 1 1/2 degrees East 50 feet to a stake; indebted to said estate will please bus County, NC, this is to notify all Beneficiary (Lienholder), tors, attorneys, employees, agents or NOTICE is hereby given that the thence West 100 feet TO THE BEGIN- make immediate payment. persons having claims against said Defendants authorized representatives of either COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a NING; and being Lot #22 in block This 6th day of August, 2012. Estate to present them to the under- NOTICE is hereby given that the the Commissioner or the County of body politic incorporate of the State #1 as designated in a plat made by Staccato Powell signed Administrator on or before COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the Columbus make any representation of North Carolina, is exercising its James Shipman for Donald McRack- Administrator of the Estate of November 15, 2012 at Powell & Pow- TOWN OF CHADBOURN as bod- of warranty relating to the title or any power and authority to assess, levy en which said plat includes the West- Harry Sylvester Powell, Jr. ell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Whiteville, ies politic incorporate of the State of physical, environmental, health or and collect taxes against real and ern portion of field formerly owned 2600 Dunloring Dr NC 28472, or this Notice will be pled North Carolina, are exercising their safety conditions existing in, on, at, or personal property located within its and occupied by Joseph Williams. Wake Forest, NC 27587-9021 in bar of their recovery. All persons power and authority to assess, levy relating to the property being offered boundaries in accordance with the For back title see deed to Floyd in Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2012. indebted to said Estate will please and collect taxes against real and for sale, and any and all responsibili- laws of the State of North Carolina Book 308, Page 57, Columbus Coun- make immediate payment to the personal property located within their Notice to Creditors ties or liabilities arising out of or in and the Judgment entered on the 3rd ty Registry. undersigned Administrator. boundaries in accordance with the Having qualified as Co-Executor any way relating to any such condi- day of July, 2012 and are foreclosing The property to be offered pursuant to This the 9th day of August, 2012. laws of the State of North Carolina of the Estate of Jessie F. Graham, tion expressly are disclaimed. on the following land of TONY LEE this Notice of Sale is being offered for MICHAEL DEAN SHAW and the Judgment entered on the 3rd deceased, late of Columbus Coun- Also, this property is being sold free FLOYD a/k/k/ TONEY LEE FLOYD sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS Administrator day of July, 2012 and are foreclos- ty, the undersigned hereby notifies and clear of all taxes, special assess- and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CURTIS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis- 7565 Clarendon Chadbourn Rd. ing on the following land of LARRY all person having claims against the ments, prior liens or encumbranc- FLOYD in order to satisfy the prop- sioner nor the County of Columbus, Chadbourn, NC 28431 RAPHAEL WILLIAMSON and DIAN- estate of said decedent to present es of record against said property erly assessed but unpaid taxes and/ nor the officers, directors, attorneys, c/o J. Coburn Powell THA LADSON WILLIAMSON in order them to the undersigned within (3) except as may exist under Federal or special assessments upon certain employees, agents or authorized rep- Powell & Powell, Attorneys to satisfy the properly assessed but months from the date of the first pub- Law, if any. lands. Pursuant to Judgment entered resentatives of either the Commis- PO Box 428 unpaid taxes and/or special assess- lication, or this notice will be pleaded A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- on the 3rd day of July, 2012 William E. sioner or the County of Columbus Whiteville, NC 28472 ments upon certain lands. Pursuant in bar of their recovery. All persons chase price, or $750 whichever is Wood has been appointed Commis- make any representation of warranty Telephone: (910) 642-2728 to Judgment entered on the 3rd day indebted to said estate will please greater, will be required at the time of sioner with the authority to sell the fol- relating to the title or any physical, August 13, 20, 27, Sept, 3, 2012 of July, 2012 William E. Wood has make immediate payment. the sale with the balance remaining lowing land at the Courthouse Door, environmental, health or safety con- been appointed Commissioner with This 13th day of August, 2012 due to be paid in full by cash or cer- Columbus County Courthouse in the ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- Public Notice the authority to sell the following Bobby W. Graham tified funds at the Office of the Com- City of Whiteville, Columbus County, ing to the property being offered for land at the Courthouse Door, Colum- Co-Executor, of the estate of City of Whiteville missioner within three (3) days after North Carolina at 12:15 p.m. on the sale, and any and all responsibilities bus County Courthouse in the City of Jessie F. Graham the entry of the Judgment of Confir- 6th day of September, 2012 and will or liabilities arising out of or in any Planning & Zoning Whiteville, Columbus County, North 1929 Blacksmith Road mation by the Clerk of Court. sell to the highest bidder for cash all way relating to any such condition Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on Bolton, NC 28423 Board Hearing before the Honorable Sherry interest in the following described expressly are disclaimed. the 6th day of September, 2012 and Franklin L. Graham Dew Tyler, District Court Judge pre- real estate: Also, this property is being sold free will sell to the highest bidder for cash Co-Executor of the estate of The Whiteville Planning & Zoning siding for the Thirteenth Judicial Dis- Being those certain lots or parcels and clear of all taxes, special assess- all interest in the following described Jessie F. Graham Board meeting has been changed trict was held in connection with this of land located in Bolton Township, ments, prior liens or encumbranc- real estate: 1899 Blacksmith Road from Monday, September 3rd to Tues- foreclosure on the 3rd day of July, Columbus County, North Carolina, es of record against said property Being that certain lot or parcel of land Bolton, NC 28423 day, September 4th at 12:30 pm at 2012 at which time the Honorable and being more particularly described except as may exist under Federal located in Town of Chadbourn, Chad- Aug. 13, 20, 27, Sept. 3, 2012 Whiteville City Hall due to the Labor Sherry Dew Tyler, authorized this fore- as follows: Law, if any. bourn Township, Columbus County, Day Holiday. closure sale as required by statute. Tract I: BEGINNING at a stake East A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- NOTICE TO CREDITORS North Carolina, and being more par- Amy Nelson This the 3rd day of August, 2012. Margin line of Williams Street at chase price, or $750 whichever is Having qualified on the 22nd day of ticularly described as follows: Director of Planning WILLIAM E WOOD Northern end of said street near Bar- greater, will be required at the time of August, 2012, as Administrator Of Beginning at an iron stake on the line City of Whiteville COMMISSIONER bacue Bay, and runs with said Street the sale with the balance remaining The Estate Of James Alton Jordan, of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway and 642-8046 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE South 1 1/2 degrees East fifty (50) due to be paid in full by cash or cer- deceased, of Columbus County, runs thence in a Westerly direction August 27, 2012 WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 feet to a Stake; thence South 86 1/2 tified funds at the Office of the Com- North Carolina, this is to notify all per- along the line of Smith Street 100 feet TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 degrees 100 feet to a stake; thence missioner within three (3) days after sons having claims against the dece- to an iron stake on said line of Smith STATE BAR NO.: 5901 North 1 1/2 degrees West 100 feet the entry of the Judgment of Confir- dent or said Estate to present them Street, thence in a Northerly direction August 20, 27, 2012 to a stake, THE BEGINNING, and mation by the Clerk of Court. to the undersigned within three (3) 100 feet to a stake, thence an Easterly being the Northern half of Lot #20 in Hearing before the Honorable Sherry months from the date of the first pub- direction 100 feet to the line of Atlantic block #1 as shown in a map made Dew Tyler, District Court Judge pre- lication of this Notice, or this Notice Vineland Coast Line Railroad property, thence NOTICE OF TAX by James M. Shipman for Donald siding for the Thirteenth Judicial Dis- will be pleaded in bar of any recovery. along said line 100 feet to the corner FORECLOSURE McRacken which said plat includes trict was held in connection with this Please direct all claims to the atten- of the POINT OF BEGINNING. the Western portion of the field for- foreclosure on the 3rd day of July, tion of Laura J. Davis, Administrator, Station Being the same property conveyed SALE merly occupied by Josef and Mariah 2012 at which time the Honorable Estate Of James Alton Jordan, 92 Available for wedding by Etta W. Shipman and husband, Williams and shown on Lot #20 and Sherry Dew Tyler, authorized this fore- Candlewood Lane, Whiteville, North receptions & other Edward Shipman, and A.L. Williams, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA this deed conveys all the Northern half closure sale as required by statute. Carolina 28472. Jr., divorced, to Larry Raphael Wil- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS events of the said lot. Being the same land This the 6th day of August, 2012. This the 23rd day of June, 2012 liamson and wife, Diantha Ladson IN THE GENERAL COURT OF 642-3157 conveyed by Lena Graham to Redin WILLIAM E WOOD LAURA J. DAVIS, Administrator Williamson, by Deed dated Septem- JUSTICE

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