Today’s issue of The This Weekend News Reporter includes the seventh edition of 954 Magazine. See Page 3-A ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Thursday, May 19, 2016 Three county Volume 125, Number 93 Whiteville, North Carolina men held in 75 Cents Loris murder nTabor City and Whiteville suspects Inside held for murder; Chadbourn man charged with driving them to Loris.

2-A By BOB HIGH •Schools unveil plans Staff Writer for career education, Jonathan Stewart Vanderhorst, 21, of share highlights Whiteville, and Jim Tracy Miller, 26, of Tabor City, were arrested Monday afternoon in Loris, 12-A S.C., and charged with the murder of a Loris •Dr. Sharyn Edwards storeowner after the victim was robbed and Piano Festival shot about 10 a.m. Monday. A third male, Demetrius “Meek” Altman, winners chosen at 36, of Godwin Trail, Chadbourn, was arrested SCC. here Tuesday night as a fugitive from a charge of aiding Vanderhorst and Miller in the rob- bery. Altman was identified as the driver of a DIDYOB? vehicle that took the others to Loris, and was Did you observe ... to pick them up after the robbery. Information from Horry County police The Freeman Fam- showed “one of the two” murder defendants provided authorities with Altman’s name and ily; Ryan, Becky, Rily, identified him as the man who drove them to Sawyer and Spencer See Murder, page 4-A from Chadbourn, in the new Avett Broth- ers music video “Ain’t No Man.” They went County to Asheville about a month ago to film. ... employees Gator watchers galore at Lake Waccamaw? Some of the folks at- to receive 2 tending the State Park music festival went percent raise saurian-spying before Hope this knot holds nSolid waste fees drop. Proposed and after the festivi- This smile probably belies what Stephanie Kriner, fire and EMS coordinator at SCC, is thinking as county budget 4 percent higher with she is lowered over the side of the BB&T main branch during a Columbus County Ropes Team train- no tax or water rate increases. ties...Whiteville Fire ing exercise this weekend. Marshall Hal Lowder By ALLEN TURNER taking advantage of Staff Writer

spring weather for a Columbus County Manager Bill Clark pre- motorcycle ride (or ‘Overdose cure’ sented county commissioners with a proposed two)? ... Dogs at the budget Monday for the coming fiscal year that, despite a 4 percent total increase in spending Columbus County compared to this year, does not include a tax Animal Shelter get- Narcan use growing in or water rate increase. County employees would receive 2 percent salary increases and ting ready for a really solid waste user fees for county and municipal long road trip? ... residents would decrease $10 a year. local rescue departments The county property tax rate would remain steady at 80.5 cents for each $100 in taxable property value under Clark’s plan. By JEFFERSON WEAVER vices (DHHS), more than 1,000 tions have delayed the distribution County Deaths Staff Writer people died from overdoses in of Narcan in many departments. See Raise, page 11-A North Carolina in 2015. State law makes it standard for Whiteville When the Lake Waccamaw Res- The drug has been available in law enforcement to respond with Brian Smith cue/EMS was called to the state injectable form for several years, medical personnel to suspected Louise Gaddy Lennon park last week, they thought they but the clearance by the U.S. Food overdose cases, since most over- Board accepts were responding to a snakebite. and Drug Administration in 2014 doses involve illegal use of narcot- Odell Jones eased some access to the emer- ics. Police and deputies are usually Mary Jane Martin Lloyd Had the first responders not been carrying a new medicine, a gency treatment. the first on the scene, said Hyatt. school plan ‘for Lake Waccamaw woman visiting the park might A 2013 law passed by the Gen- “We respond side by side as a Jo Ann Merritt Barnes have died. eral Assembly had already im- matter of safety,” Hyatt said. “It Tabor City It wasn’t the first time Narcan, proved access to naloxone for law makes sense for law enforcement consideration’ Benny Eugene Smith Jr. an overdose reversal drug, has enforcement and first responders. to have Narcan – minutes count been used by area medical person- That ruling is credited with more with an overdose.” By ALLEN TURNER Jerri Lynn Batten nel. Lake Waccamaw Police Chief overdose reversals than deaths Locally, only rescue squads and Staff Writer Fair Bluff Scott Hyatt said that his depart- in North Carolina last year, ac- medical personnel carry Narcan Daniel Brumell ment, like others in the county, is cording to the DHHS. The drug on a wide scale, although local law Columbus County Schools Superintendent Bolton investigating issuing Narcan to is harmless to people who are not enforcement agencies are either Alan Faulk presented the Columbus County Board of Commissioners with proposals Mon- Enner Peterson Freeman patrol officers. For the time being, suffering an overdose. investigating the drug, or in the however, the drug will remain in The National Harm Reduction final stages before putting it in use. day night to close some of the system’s oldest Cerro Gordo the hands of emergency medical Coalition (NHRC), a nonprofit The Columbus County Sheriff ’s schools. The $70 million consolidation plan Mollie Letha Smith responders. that works for alternative narcot- Office doesn’t yet carry the treat- would close seven of the system’s 18 schools “There’s no doubt it can save ics treatment programs, has been ment, nor do Whiteville Police. and is recommended in a study conducted by lives,” he said. “But right now, we supplying Narcan for several years The Bladenboro Police Depart- Szostak Design of Chapel Hill. count on the rescue for overdose in large cities. The group calls ment is the closest law enforce- Chadbourn Elementary, Evergreen El- Index cases.” naloxone a “wonder drug.” ment agency in proximity to ementary, Acme Delco Middle and Hallsboro Editorials ...... 14-A ‘Wonder drug’ No local agencies question the Columbus County with a standard Middle schools would close under the plan. An expansion at Cerro Gordo Elementary to Obituaries ...... 9-A Narcan (naloxone hydrochlo- benefits of Narcan/Naloxone, but Narcan procedure. ride) is administered to opiate paying for the emergency treat- A local Highway Patrol trooper absorb Chadbourn and Evergreen elementary Sports ...... 1-B overdose patients via a nasal spray. ment system is still an issue with used a woman’s prescription Nal- operations would be constructed. Crime ...... 4-A According to the state Depart- most departments. oxone injector in Bladen County A new East Columbus Middle School would Budgets, training and regula- Living ...... 1-C ment of Health and Human Ser- See Narcan, page 13-A See County schools, page 11-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016

Alyssa King, Jake Hyatt and Ashlin Floyd prep vegetables for lo mein noodles to pair Geneva McNeil squeezes strawberry cream cheese filling into a Chinese doughnut as with sesame chicken. Janicia Weir lends a hand. Schools unveil plans for career education, share highlights nNumber of students thus reducing the cost to ob- earning industry creden- tain a certification, diploma, tials increases. or degree. The schools have also By SHALON SMITH worked together over the past Staff Writer few years to develop locally relevant career skills. Whiteville City Schools “The health science path- was randomly selected by the way was developed as a result N.C. Department of Public of this collaborative effort,” Instruction (DPI) to present Buck said. its annual plan for the future SCC, Whiteville City, and of career and technical educa- Columbus County Schools tion (CTE) programs in the will be reviewing and updat- district recently. ing the health science path- Anthony Martin, Chief way in the next few weeks to Technology Officer of White- submit to the N.C. Department ville City Schools, called the of Commerce for potential ap- opportunity to present at the proval as a “certified” career state level a unique chance for pathway. the district to share its plans Buck praised the CTE stu- with a larger audience. dent organizations in improv- The program includes a ing the effectiveness of the rigorous curriculum with CTE programs in the county real world relevance, a focus over the years. on “real world” credential- “The Career and Techni- ing, and providing access cal Student Organizations programs in CTE. Those pro- Natajia Gillespie is in charge of frying Chinese dough- (CTSOs) do an outstanding grams include an honors nuts, part of the menu developed by Karen Slusarcyzk’s job each and every year and CTE course, College and Ca- ProStart students. provide many leadership de- reer Promise, and advanced Janicia Weir applies powdered sugar to strawberry Certifications. ing eye contact and positive velopment opportunities for placement opportunities. Ef- cream cheese-filled Chinese doughnuts. Health Science is a rig- body language,” teacher Libby our students. The CTSOs in forts will be made during orous course that includes Hampton said. our LEA are leaders not only the 2016-2017 school year to year, county schools students 12 with a Junior FFA, middle, addressing “soft skills” neces- CTE students have addi- in the region but in the entire upgrade relevant technology earned 358 certifications, a 6 and high school programs. sary for workforce readiness tional opportunities available state,” he said. and equipment and improve percent increase from the pri- State curriculum supports the including developing a strong to them through partnerships The CTE system in the instructional delivery tech- or year. In the 2014-2015 school programs at both the middle work ethic, positive mental at- with the school districts and state has been recognized niques, Martin said. year, city schools students and high school levels. titude, time management, and Southeastern Community as a national leader in the Professional staff develop- earned 246 certifications, a 71 Family and consumer sci- being a team player. Collabo- College to earn college credit administration and analysis ment to enhance instruction percent increase compared to ences students in the ear- ration with other subjects, for at SCC for completing certain of industry credentials for is part of the plan. Plans to the prior year. ly childhood development example, Spanish, is a way CTE courses in high school. secondary students. From promote and encourage non- Credentials awarded to program at Whiteville High teachers ensure the academic Articulated credits make it 2010 to 2015 N.C. traditional enrollment and students include Microsoft School have been offered on- and technical skills learned possible for a student to re- CTE students have cumu- programs for students histori- Office Specialist, ServSafe, site experiences in partner- are relevant in the surround- duce the course load at SCC, latively earned 466,402 cre- cally under-represented with CPR, Certified Nursing As- ships with local child care ing area job market. dentials. certain disciplines are also sistant, Pharmacy Technician entities like Opening Doors “Health Science II students included. Assistant, EverFi Financial Preschool, Trinity Daycare, role play as health care work- “DPI was very pleased that Literacy, Automotive Service and the Columbus County ers while the Spanish students The Flower Shoppe this [district] had chosen not Excellence (ASE), Basic First Health Department. act as non-English speaking to charge student fees in CTE. Aid, and career readiness “This experience allows patients with real-life illness- •Wreaths • Arrangements • Gifts certifications. them to have firsthand knowl- We got accommodations for es. This exercise brings to Silk Cemetery Saddles, Cones, Sprays our non-discrimination use Funds are provided by the edge of what it means to teach life the discomfort felt by all of no student fees for our CTE school districts to assist stu- and care for young children,” parties in real-life situations, courses,” Martin said. dents in covering the cost Whiteville teacher Cindy Ses- the need to have empathy Now Offering Fresh Flowers for Funerals and Weddings associated with taking a cer- sions said. Special focus is given to in these situations, and it Let Sissy and Sudie design something for you! certain student populations, tification test or assessment. In Karen Slusarcyzk’s underscores the importance including individuals with “All CTE programs and ProStart (Foods) class at WHS, of verbal and nonverbal com- A Division of The Cement Barn disabilities, individuals pre- initiatives provided in the dis- the students are given a bud- munication strategies includ- Cerro Gordo 910-654-4833 paring for non-traditional trict are included in the CTE get from which to plan a menu fields, economically disad- local plan, which is reviewed and shopping list. After lunch vantaged families, and indi- and approved by the state each plates are sold, the students viduals with limited English year in order to ensure that reevaluate their menu choices Wanda’s School of Dance and Gymnastics, Inc. Presents proficiency. the programs meet or exceed and sales cost of the meals to The purpose of the annual all state and federal require- ensure profit targets are met. CTE plan developed by each ments,” Buck said. WHS is piloting honors district in the state is for DPI Eight core indicators re- courses in the business area to approve federal Perkins lated to the grant funding because of the Microsoft cre- funding. Those monies are are attainment of technical dentialing programs. These designated for CTE programs and academic skills, comple- courses must increase rigor to prepare students to be tion of industry recognized 25 percent over the standard more competitive in the world credentials, student gradua- curriculum. One teacher has economy. tion rates, placement in the students doing research proj- In Columbus County, the military or workforce, and ects outside of their skill level; top five employment sectors participation or completion another has students working are health care and social by students in programs or towards Expert and Master assistance, manufacturing, employment of the nontradi- Sunday, May 22th retail trade, public adminis- tional gender. 3:00 PM tration, educational services, No district in the state met and administrative and waste all eight indicators in the 2014- Vineland Bowers services. 2015 school year. Whiteville Auditorium Both Whiteville City and City Schools met seven out Station Columbus County Schools of eight. Camden, Carteret, $10 admission, $5 for 3 and under. $1 for program Whiteville, Union, and Polk Available for wedding provide CTE courses in five receptions & other program areas including ag- were the only districts in the Opening Number, Motown 2, will be performed by riculture, business and infor- state to fully meet seven out of events mation technology, family and eight indicators. 642-3157 Wanda’s Steppin’ Out Dance Troupe consumer science, health sci- When it comes to CTE pro- ence, and trade and industrial gram areas, both school dis- education. tricts offer hands-on learning “CTE course offerings are experiences and support ac- aligned with the regional tivities to strengthen student Short on Cash? labor market, career clusters, academic and technical skills. • Home Improvement • Vacation The Columbus Career and student interests as well as • Back To School • Emergencies feedback obtained from lo- College Academy took 28 stu- dents to the SkillsUSA 2016 WE cal and regional advisory groups,” CCS CTE Director Regional Rally to compete in Call Us 642-5174 Ken Buck said. masonry, video production, Student attainment of in- and speaking skills. CCCA MAKE dustry-recognized credentials brought home 26 medals, 13 of is one of the easiest of the which were first place. core performance indica- The FFA program in the Whiteville City Schools is of- LOANS tors for school districts to COMPANY INC. track. In the 2014-2015 school fered to grades three through The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016 – 3-A

Phtoos by GRANT MERRITT Images from Tuesday’s rehearsal of West Columbus High School’s production of “Annie.” ‘Annie’ premiers at WCHS Friday West Columbus High The original production “Annie” won the Tony two television productions School will present its version premiered in 1976 at the Good- Award for Best Musical. and performed by hundreds of the Broadway hit “Annie” speed Opera House in Con- The musical’s songs “To- of high schools and commu- Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. with necticut. morrow” and “It’s the Hard nity theatres. a second performance Satur- The show premiered on Knock Life” are among its “Annie” is made possible day, May 21, also at 7 p.m. Broadway in 1977 and ran for most popular musical num- by grants from the Interna- Both performances are six years. bers. tional Paper Foundation, the in the school’s auditorium. It set a record for what is “Annie” has been made Lewis Sikes Foundation, the Admission is $5. now the Neil Simon Theatre. into two theatrical films and Mary Grey Burney Founda- “Annie” is based upon the tion and the Ralph Sadler Harold Gray comic strip Little Foundation. Orphan Annie. The music is Confederate Memorial Day program by Charles Strouse. The lyrics Preparation is complete are by Martin Charnin. The CR Sunday and the Columbus County at book was writen by Thomas Sons of Confederate Veterans Corrections Meehan. (CCSCV) are expecting to host a pleasant and history-packed A story in Monday’s edi- Living Word Church The News Reporter event while honoring North tion incorrectly stated that (USPS 387-600) Carolina Confederate ances- Chadbourn Town Manager 6374 Chadbourn Hwy. tors. Bob Jones had resigned Published twice weekly by The official holiday for after four months on the Chadbourn, NC 28431 The News Reporter Co. Inc. North Carolina Confeder- job. Jones had been in the 127 W. Columbus St. ate Memorial Day is always position for 14 months, not Whiteville N.C. 28472 May 10, but as a result of four months. Mailing address: May 22, 2016 scheduling conflicts, the Co- Another story Monday P.O. Box 707, A costumed woman in a lumbus County SCV event is incorrectly reported that, Whiteville, N.C. 28472-0707 cemetery. moved to Saturday, May 21. under a proposal being con- 10:30 am Periodical postage paid at The celebration gets under- Alma Wade Galloway. sidered, Tabor City’s middle Whiteville, N.C., 28472-0707 way at 11 a.m. at Whiteville The public is invited and and elementary schools Good Word Postmaster: send address Memorial Cemetery located there will not be an admis- would close and a new fa- changes to P.O. Box 707, on U.S. 701 business north of sion fee. cility would be built at the Testimony Whiteville, N.C. 28472 Whiteville. Camp Commander Mike site of the current middle Jim High, Publisher The commemoration will Hollingsworth clarifies, “It is school. The new facility is Fellowship include members of the Co- not just about pleasure and proposed for the site of the Mail Subscriptions lumbus County SCV Camp, relaxation, although that’s current elementary school, Mime (Columbus County) Molly Bell Order of Confeder- an important element of it, not the middle school. Food will be served after morning service $35.00 - Mail ate Rose, Company K, 20th NC but the central mission is to Other N.C. Counties Regiment; Ft. Fisher Chapter venerate those who perished $49.00 - Other 2325 United Daughters Con- fighting for the Confederate federacy (UDC); Cape Fear States of America during Home Delivery $48.00 year Chapter 3 UDC; Bladen Stars the War Between the States. Whiteville Downtown Out of State $65.00 year Chapter 2303, UDC; Adams It is about our ancestors, our ©2011, The News Reporter Co., Inc. Battery, and more. Southern heritage.” Music will be provided by Beginner Pony Camp FREE Dancing In The Good Streets Eats June 28 - July 1 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Cold Boys & Girls Ages 6-12 Beverages Riding • Pony Crafts • Pony Painting • Grooming • Tack-ups • Games DOWNTOWN WHITEVILLE at the Depot • Friday Fun Day $50 Deposit Required by June 1 Thursday, May 26th 6PM-9PM Make new 2 legged Call Miss Devon, Trainer 653-5525 Music by Carolina Soul Band and 4 legged friends! 1861 Ten Mile Road, Tabor City Food & Refreshements available for purchase ~ No Coolers Please ~ 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016 Crime briefs Gun Pay David Tanner Wise, 17, of Angela Michelle Jones, 37, Water Tank Road, Delco, was who has Tabor City, Chad- arrested May 16 on a charge bourn and Whiteville address- of having a gun on educational es, was ordered last week to property. Wise took a lever-ac- pay $250 within 90 days as part tion .22 rifle to East Columbus of her probation costs after a High School, according to the show-cause hearing in Supe- warrant. rior Court here. Jones was arrested for mis- demeanor larceny in July 2009, Assaults pleaded in July 2010, appealed Teddy Randall Inman, 37, the District Court verdict, and of Gaston Sellers Road, White- pleaded again. Her probation ville, was arrested last week on violations centered around a charge of assault on a female. failing to make court-ordered He’s charged with assaulting payments. Tara Lynn Inman on May 13, by “slamming her head on pavement.” Pleads Michael Gene Cox, 59, of the Jonathan Norris, 26, of 12100 block of Peacock Road, Whiteville, Chadbourn, has been arrested was recently on a charge of assault on a put on proba- female. tion for two Larry Arp, 65, of Whiteville, years after has been arrested on a charge he pleaded Staff photo by Les High of assault on a female. He’s in Superior William McLean, 57, of Whiteville, was seriously injured Tuesday about 6:30 p.m. when he drove his vehicle from charged with grabbing Susan Court here Renee Meade of Cerro Gordo to attempted Norris Hallsboro Road onto U.S. 74-76 into the path of a vehicle driven by Thomas Leonard, 26, of Wilmington, according by the arm on Feb. 24, 2016. trafficking of the opium de- to Highway Patrol Trooper Brian Capps. rivative found in pain medica- tion. Norris is on probation Prostitution from Bladen County for pos- Murder Dannita Michella Williams, session of drug paraphernalia Continued from page 1-A 26, of Carter and trespassing in August 2013 Street, Tabor cases. to Loris early Monday. City, was ar- The case in Columbus Coun- Caught near school rested last ty is from March 2015. A prison Edy Boudagh, 45, owner and week on a term of 82 to 117 months was operator of the Loris Market charge of suspended. & Beverages store along S.C. soliciting for 9 Business, died Monday of prostitution wounds sustained during the on a warrant DART robbery, according to Horry obtained by Williams Christopher Scott Deans, County police. Boudagh was Tabor City Police Detective 20, of Ocean Isle Beach, was described as a native of Iraq Capt. Gregg Sibbett. The in- placed on probation for two who moved to Loris from Mich- cident took place on May 10, years, and ordered to take part igan. according to the warrant. in a 90-day drug rehab program Vanderhorst, a convicted at Central Prison in Raleigh felon, and Miller, who abscond- Demetrius Altman Jim Tracy Miller Jonathan S. Vanderhorst after he pleaded in Superior ed from probation in Columbus Verdict Court here this week to deliver- County in a misdemeanor here on June 9 on a charge of obtained by Sheriff ’s Deputy the arrests. Elizabeth Ann Spaulding, ing cocaine to an undercover case, were caught about 2 p.m. aiding and abetting a case of Jason Durdle, the deputy who Boudagh’s wife, Olivia, and 48, of Chauncey Town Road, buyer for Whiteville police in on a street near Loris High DWI in August 2014. An order arrested Altman along Chad- some of their six children were Lake Waccamaw, was con- November 2015. School, it was reported. They for his arrest was issued after bourn-Clarendon Road on the in the store at the time of the victed by a jury here recently A charge of possession of were charged with the murder he failed to appear in court on fugitive charge. Altman had robbery and shooting. on a charge of failing to stop at marijuana with intent to sell Tuesday, plus armed robbery, one of the dates the case was the cocaine in his clothing at Friends of the Boudagh a stop sign, and injury to prop- was dismissed in the plea assault and possession of a to be heard. the time of arrest. family said the victim was erty in November 2014 cases. deal. A prison term of four to firearm during the commis- Wife, children in store Response by the public in planning to enter the ministry, She was put on probation 14 months was suspended. His sion of a violent crime. Altman was also arrested notifying law officers of the and read daily from a Hebrew for a year, and a 20-day jail prior record shows convictions Altman has no criminal Tuesday for possession of two whereabouts of the two sus- Bible. Information from the term was suspended. Her prior for possession of marijuana record, however, he is sched- grams of cocaine with intent pects was credited by Horry Tabor-Loris Tribune contrib- record, largely from New Ha- and paraphernalia in 2015. uled to be in District Court to sell, according to a warrant County authorities in speeding uted to this report. nover County, shows three con- victions for possession of drug paraphernalia in 2005, again in Sawed-off Preston Matthew Stevens, S.C. woman caught 2006 and 2007, plus resisting an 36, of Gaston officer in 2007. Sellers Road, here for April murder Whiteville, Derrian Domanek Platt, Records here show Platt was was arrested 29, of Marion, S.C., working at the House First May 16 on wanted by Marion of Raeford plant in Karvin Rudolph Jordan, a charge of County authorities on nearby Robeson Coun- 26, of Tabor possession two murder charges, ty while living in the City, plead- of a weapon Stevens was arrested as a fu- 8000 block of Red Hill ed recently of mass de- gitive in Columbus Road, Whiteville. She in Superior struction. He had a sawed-off County late last week showed an income of Court here New England 12-gauge shot- by local and Marion Platt $1,500 per month on to selling gun, according to the warrant County officers. her document claim- cocaine in obtained by Whiteville Police ing to be an indigent defendant. Jordan Platt is charged with killing a May 2015 Cpl. Jennifer Popynick. Ste- Manansas Paige of Nichols case, and was put on proba- vens was also arrested for DWI during a home invasion by tion for two years with a prison and driving with a revoked three suspects on April 4, 2016 term of eight to 19 months license after a vehicle stop at Staff photo by Bob High PRODUCE This vehicle overturned after it went off N.C. 410 north of about 9 p.m. at a location along suspended. It was Jordan’s first Franklin and Webster streets Pee Dee Island Road, Nichols, & SEAFOOD criminal conviction. at 5:30 p.m. Chadbourn Tuesday about 12:55 p.m. as Dean Klear, 63, of Charleston, S.C., drove toward Bladenboro. Klear was S.C., just west of Fair Bluff. not injured, according to Highway Patrol Trooper Melvin Boiled Daily Probation Campbell. Aggravated assaults Fresh Boiled Peanuts Karen Babson Williamson, Dorcas Cox, 45, of Williams 53, of Chad- Fresh Local Strawberries Road, Clarendon, reported Picked $4.00 Quart $20.00 Flat bourn, was Shooting, robbery arrest reported Monday, May 16, someone put $ 50 placed on Bryan Daquan Marlowe, back. Marlowe is charged with medication in her drink, ac- Local Blueberries 3. Pint probation 21, of Jim Jolly Road, assault with a deadly cording to a sheriff ’s report Fresh NC Clams recently for Clarendon, was ar- weapon with intent filed at 10:26 a.m. by Deputy two years rested this week on to kill, inflicting se- Master Sgt. Dawn Battle. Cooked, Whole Crawfish Childress Williams after she charges involving a rious injuries, the Thearthis Davis, 19, told 5 Lb. Bag $1695 pleaded in Williamson These are the two mem- shooting and attempt- attempted robbery, Whiteville police Sunday, May Alaskan Snow Crab Legs Superior Court here to two ed armed robbery of and shooting into the 15, that he sustained a minor bers of the Clarkton-based counts of attempted trafficking $10.99 Lb. 5 Lbs. or more $9.99 Lb. gang whose photos were an Evergreen man car. Drema Godwin cut on his hand with a knife, involving prescription medica- and woman on Jan. not available Monday for Marlowe Nance was also in and was kicked in his stomach Fresh Catfish, White Perch, tion in a July 2014 case. 27, 2016. use in story about them the car during the during an argument with his Sea Bream, Flounder, Black Bass Williamson served almost 16 Marlowe is charged with being sentenced to federal incident on Jackson Street in girlfriend at a residence on VA Mullets, Mullets & Croakers months in prison in 2012 and shooting into William Anthony prison. At the left is Orlan- Chadbourn, according to war- Little Street in Whiteville. $ 2013 after her probation was Nance’s 2006 Chevrolet Impala, rants obtained by Chadbourn Natasha Lennon, 18, said Tilapia Filets 10 Lb. Box 38 do Rashaud Childress, with revoked in a similar attempted and the bullet hit Nance in his Ray’s Police Detective Rene Trevino. she was slapped during the Haskell Turner Williams trafficking case in 2010. This Whiting Filets incident. $ 49 $ at the right. Both are from latest plea deal has a prison 4. Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab 29 Roanoke, Va., and came term of 42 to 70 months sus- Female assaulted here Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) to Bladen and Columbus pended for probation. The Law Office of Shrimp $7.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $35 counties to eliminate, by Williamson’s other prior Juravia Nydrea-Symone Gore, 20, of Sandy Ridge Apart- shooting, certain individu- convictions include financial ments, Whiteville, reported she was assaulted by a 21-year-old Jumbo (21-25 ct.) als the gang’s leaders said card fraud and possession of man who forced entry to her apartment and stole some car keys Tabitha A. Shrimp $9.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $45 were interfering with the drug paraphernalia in 2009, on May 14, according to local police. gang’s illicit drug business. and larceny in 2000. Etheridge Ziploc Freezer Bags $ 99 PLLC Quart 54 ct. or Gallon 38 ct. 3. Ea. Large Selection NEW LOCATION Just Arrived Flowers for Drug 715 North Madison Street Hanging Baskets Break-ins, thefts Post Office Box 1307 • May 15 – Colette Christensen Rankin, Pinckney Street, Addiction Whiteville, N.C 28472 All Hanging Baskets Whiteville – theft of cash. 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Farmers Market fun run Exercise opportunities abound in Columbus Chef’s 7 is a Success Exercise opportunities schools (Acme Delco Elemen- On Saturday, April 30, Chef Sherman Axelberg’s Advanced Studies Culinary class opened up a one day pop- abound in Columbus County. tary, Cerro Gordo Elementary, up restaurant at CCCA’s cafeteria. Each meal came with an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, with three different Chadbourn Elementary and And many of the options are choices of each. Forty-nine meals were served during three different seatings. The students hired a hostess, free or low cost. Middle, Evergreen Elemen- tary, Hallsboro/Artesia El- two waitresses and a dish washer. Visit www.cccaseven.doodlekit.com for more details. From left: Zachary Pike, Parks and Recreation De- ementary, Hallsboro Middle, Kelsey Brown, Tasia Grate, Hailey Powell, Autumn Brown, Cierra McNeil, and Preston Prince. partments – Nakina Middle, Old Dock El- Columbus County Parks ementary, Tabor City Elemen- and Recreation SUMMER tary and Middle, and Williams Bear hunters get extra weeks here Enrichment Clinics: Township) and Whiteville City Youth Softball at SCC Soft- Schools Edgewood Elemen- visit bait piles set up for deer, In early February, the Brunswick County hunt- ball Field tary have participated in this By JEFFERSON WEAVER frightening other quarry WRC voted to start the tem- ers killed 46 bears during the Youth Baseball at SCC great program over the past Staff Writer away from hunting stands. porary rulemaking process same period, while Bladen Baseball Field five years. Schools decide In 2011-12, the state modi- for black bear hunting. County hunters – where the Soccer at Edgewood Park which programs they will Local bear hunters will fied several hunting regula- Public comments were season lasted an additional Tennis at Whiteville High offer and whether they will have several extra weeks to tions to allow hounds to be collected both electronically six weeks – harvested 103 School Tennis Courts participate in the Fall Season pursue their quarry this fall, intentionally released near and from five public hear- bears. Youth Art at Columbus (Oct.-Dec.) or Spring Season after the Wildlife Resources bait piles to track bears, but ings from across the state. Hyde County was still the County Arts Council (Mar.-May). Commission approved a bears could not be harvested The deadline to submit com- top place for bear hunters Volleyball at Whiteville Churches - Dream Center temporary rule extending at bait piles. ments was April 12. that year, with 253 reported High School Gym Walking Club, Monday at 5:30 hunting season for bears. Later, the rules were loos- The changes will be con- kills. p.m. The temporary rule is ened to allow the harvest of sidered for permanent addi- Statewide, hunters took Lunch provided at all -Central Baptist Church only in effect this year but bears en route to or from bait tion based on hunter surveys 2,521 bears, with about 59 clinics. Call 910-640-6624 for walking track, open to the will move the black bear piles, and last year, hunters and other data after the 2016- percent male, and 41 percent details. To register on line public hunting seasons in Bruns- were allowed to harvest 17 hunting seasons. female. go to www.columbusco.org -Friendship Missionary wick and Columbus counties bears at bait for part of the Hunters are allowed one Bear hunters are required >Departments >Recreation, Baptist Church Fitness Min- to begin the second Monday season. bear per year. to purchase a digital permit or pre-register at Parks Of- istry, Monday through Thurs- in November and end Jan. 1. Bears may only be taken Mothers with dependent along with big game and fice, 606 N. Thompson Street, day at 5 p.m. This brings the season over unprocessed products young, and bears under 75 hunting licenses. Whiteville. -Lake Waccamaw UMC in line with surrounding such as corn, sweet potatoes pounds, may not be har- The “e-stamp” funds on- exercise class, Tuesday, Thurs- counties, according to the and other foods. vested. going bear research efforts Whiteville Parks and Rec- day at 9:30 a.m. WRC, and should increase Processed foods such as According to the WRC in the state. reation Activities: -Mt. Olive Missionary Bap- hunting opportunities with- doughnuts and sweet syrup Bear Survey from 2014, For more information Zumba classes tist Church exercise class, out negatively impacting the are prohibited, and bears which is the latest complete about bear hunting, avoiding Youth Bicycle and Walking Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, bear population. Previously, may not be taken with the data available, local hunters human-bear conflicts, and Safety Club 5:30 p.m. the local season ended in aid of commercial scents took 14 bears during the pre- hunting in general, go to www. STAR Girls Dance -Piney Forest Baptist December. and lures. vious (2013-14) season. ncwildlife.org. Men’s Basketball Church Cross Trainers, Satur- The state’s bear popula- Winter/Summer Youth day at 8:30 a.m., meet at corner tion has exploded in recent Basketball of Madison and Main Street years, with bears being re- T-Ball (Vineland Station), Whiteville ported in nearly every coun- Girls Softball -Pleasant Plains Baptist ty. Previously, bears were Dixie Youth Baseball Church Keen-Agers, Tuesday only common in extreme Dixie Boys Baseball at 7:30 p.m. eastern and mountain coun- Youth Football -St. Mark AMEZ Church ties, but have spread into Men’s and Women’s Soft- exercise class, Wednesday at the piedmont and border ball 5:30 p.m. counties as well, according -Whiteville UMC exercise to the WRC. Call 910-642-9052 or 910-642- class, Monday, Thursday at Hunters have repeatedly 9053 or visit Whiteville Parks 10:00 a.m. asked that the state increase and Recreation Facebook the season here, noting the page. Upcoming Events – (a) rising population of bears, Additionally, indoor walk- Farmers Fun Run/Walk, Sat- the increasing conflicts with ing is available at Whiteville urday, May 21, 2016, all ages. humans, and steadily rising Recreation Center Gymna- Register online at www.fm- incidents of highway bear sium, 255 Rec Center Drive. run.com. (b) 2016 Take the deaths. Lake: Walk/Run, Saturday, Since 2005, hunters at- Schools –Youth running September 3; Paddle, Sunday, tending the annual WRC programs such as Girls on the September 4; Bike/Hike, Sun- public hearings have re- Run, Girls on Track , Heart & day, September 4; and Swim, quested the change. Sole, Just Run!, and STRIDE Monday, September 5. Register The second rule may al- allow Columbus County stu- online at www.takethelake. low deer hunters to add a dents to participate in 10 org (by Aug. 26, and (c) 5-K bear to their bag. weeks of after-school practice Turkey Trot, Thanksgiving The new regulation rule sessions that integrate run- Day, Nov. 24. will extend the time that ning and character-building Although this list is incom- bears can be taken with the lessons. plete, numerous choices are aid of unprocessed food as Each season ends with available to families, friends bait to the entire open sea- students completing a 5K (3.1 and groups for walking and son, with the exception of Mile Run/Walk) with other other physical activities. the western part of the state. teams across the county or Watch for other articles about That rule came in part region. exercise opportunities. 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The funeral will be held CARY -- Lois Todd Hinson Born Oct. 18, 1972 in Horry Final rites will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20 at Alford passed away Tues- County, he was the son of Kay at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20 at Welches Creek Missionary day, May 17, 2016 at West- Bennett and the late Benny Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1733 Millie- ern Wake Medical Center Eugene Smith Sr. In addition Baptist Church with pastor, Christine Road, Whiteville, after a brief struggle with to his father, he was prede- Rev. Anthony Jones officiat- with Rev. Frederick W. Bry- pneumonia. ceased by his grandfathers, El- ing. Viewing will be held from ant officiating. Burial will be Lois was born Nov. 1, deridge Smith and Jonathan noon-7 p.m. Thursday, May in Welches Creek Cemetery. 1934 in Columbus County, Levon Bennett; and a grand- 19 in the chapel of Smith Fu- Viewing will be held from near Fair Bluff to the late mother, Charllotte Brown. neral Home of Whiteville and noon-7 p.m. Thursday, May 19 Vardell and Clyde Todd. Visitation was held Tues- Friday, May 20 one hour prior at Peoples Funeral Home and She was predeceased by her day, May 17 at Inman Ward to the service at the church. Friday, May 20 following the husbands, Fratz Hinson Funeral Home. Final rites Burial will be in the church service at the church. JO ANN MERRITT BRIAN SMITH and Shelly F. Alford; and were held Wednesday, May 18 cemetery. Surviving are two sons, BARNES WHITEVILLE -- Brian her brother, Wade Todd. at Pireway Freewill Baptist He is survived by four Waddell Jones of Whiteville LAKE WACCAMAW Smith, 43, died Sunday, May She was a resident of the Church. Burial was in Pire- daughters, Darlene Brumell, and Gary Jones of Clarkton; -- Mrs. Jo Ann Merritt 15, 2016 at New Hanover Re- Five Points area of Raleigh, way Methodist Cemetery. Diane Robinson, Kathleen B. one daughter, Martha Rouse Barnes, 76, died Monday, gional Medical Center in for 36 years before moving In addition to his mother, Stuckie and Pearlene B. Mar- Davis of Aurora, Colo.; one May 16, 2016 at Lower Cape Wilmington. He was preceded to the Glenaire Retirement he is survived by his wife, tell, all of New Haven, Conn.; stepson, William McKinley Fear Hospice and LifeCare in death by his grandparents, Center in Cary in 2007. Tanya Clark Smith of Ta- two brothers, Ralph Bromell George of Elizabethtown; one Center in Whiteville. She Ezra Smith and U.V. Sellers. Lois graduated from bor City; one son, Benny Eu- and Richard Bromell, both of stepdaughter, Queen Williams was born Aug. 12, 1939 He was born Aug. 17, 1972 in High School in Fair Bluff gene “Trey” Smith III of Ta- Fair Bluff; and three sisters, of Riegelwood; two sisters, in Columbus County, the Columbus County. and later attended Camp- bor City; one daughter, Acie Jerline Evans, Mary Bromell Grace George of Whiteville daughter of the late John He attended Whiteville bell College. After retiring Smith of Tabor City; one and Martha Bromell, all of and Thelma Gaines of Las Henry Merritt and Floyd High School, graduated from from Nortel Networks with brother, Lonnie Ray Hewett of Fair Bluff. Vegas, Nev.; and one brother, Ophelia Hardie Merritt. Waccamaw Academy and at- 18 years of service in 1997, North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two Friends may visit the home Leander “Buck” Shipman of She was the widow of Ken- tended Louisburg College and she became very active in sisters, Crystal Hewitt Per- of Jerline Evans located at 125 Whiteville. neth M. Barnes Sr. She was N.C. State. He played baseball mission work and other ac- kins of Greenville, Kelly Su- Elm Street, Fair Bluff. also preceded in death by at Whiteville High School, tivities for Emmanuel Bap- zanne Hewett of North Myrtle JERRI LYNN BATTEN two brothers, Cecil Merritt Waccamaw Academy and tist Church. She had been Beach, S.C.; step grandfather, MARY JANE TABOR CITY -- Jerri Lynn and John Bert Merritt. Louisburg College. He was a MARTIN LLOYD a member of Emmanuel Willie Brown of Bolivia; and Batten, 42, died Monday, May Jo Ann was employed commercial electrician. WHITEVILLE -- Mary Jane since 1972. She was a mem- one grandmother, Lizzie Mae 16, 2016 at McLeod Loris Hos- with UCB for 32 years and The family received friends Martin Lloyd, 67, died Sat- ber of the choir, and also Smith of Tabor City. pital. Pawn South for 15 years. Tuesday, May 17 at Peacock urday, May 14, 2016 at Lower served as a Deacon. Mission Arrangements are incom- She was a member of the Funeral Home. His funer- LOUISE GADDY LENNON Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- trips took Lois to Hungary, plete and will be announced Mental Health Board and al service was conducted WHITEVILLE -- Louise eCare Center. She was the Romania and East Berlin. by Westside Funeral Home. served three terms on the Wednesday, May 18 at Abun- Gaddy Lennon, 90, died Mon- daughter of the late Terry and She loved to travel doing Columbus County Board dant Life Assembly of God day, May 16, 2016 at Premier Gladys Martin. good works for the Lord of Education. She was a with Rev. Jerry Spivey offici- Living and Rehab Center in A memorial service will be through her church. Other ENNER PETERSON member of Lake Wacca- ating. Burial was in Peacock’s Lake Waccamaw. held at noon Saturday, May 21 FREEMAN journeys included trips to maw First Baptist Church Columbus Memorial Park. Final rites will be held at in the chapel of Union Funer- BOLTON -- Enner Peterson Alaska, the Canadian Rock- for 36 years and served as a He is survived by one noon Saturday, May 21 at St. al Home in Clarkton. Freeman, 77, died Monday, ies, France, Sweden, and Sunday School teacher and daughter, Brianna Smith of Bethel Missionary Baptist She is survived by two chil- May 16, 2016 at Columbus Re- the Western United States. church treasurer. Whiteville; his parents, Mr. Church with Rev. Chavis Mc- dren, Willie Leon Martin and gional Healthcare in White- Final rites will be held at Her family received and Mrs. Mitchell Smith of Millan officiating. Burial will Priscilla Bowen; one sister, ville. 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at friends Wednesday, May 18 Whiteville; two brothers, be in Campground Cemetery. Gladiola Freeman; and three Arrangements will be an- Emmanual Baptist Church at Peacock Funeral Home. Stanton Smith of Whiteville Viewing will be held from brothers, James Martin, Ter- nounced by Peoples Funeral in Raleigh with visitation Her funeral service will be and Ezra Smith of Loris, S.C.; 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 20 in the ry Martin and John Martin. Home of Whiteville. being held from 1-2 p.m. conducted at 11 a.m. Thurs- two sisters, Lindsey Bowen of Smith Funeral Home Chapel The burial/graveside ser- day, May 19 at Lake Wacca- Whiteville and Kelly Griffin and Saturday, May 21 follow- vice will take place Sunday, maw First Baptist Church of Chadbourn; and grandpar- ing the service at the church. May 22 at 3 p.m. in Powell Oldest theatre curtain with Rev. Ken Hardee of- ents, Lucille Sellers and Ethel She is survived by one step- Cemetery in Fair Bluff. ficiating. Burial will be in Smith. daughter, Lorene George; and She is survived by one displayed in Wilmington Lake Waccamaw Hillcrest a foster son, Samuel Williams. son, Thomas Dell Hinson Cemetery. RACHEL STRICKLAND Considered to be the old- eron Art Museum was the and his wife, Bonnie, of She is survived by one HESTER est front curtain for a theater only local site with sufficient Michigan; one daughter, son, Kenneth M. Barnes BLADENBORO -- Rachel Sea turtle program in the Americas, the original space, staffing and environ- Fran Gowdy, and her hus- Jr. and wife, Lynn, of Lake Strickland Hester, 82, died 1858 curtain from historic mental and security controls band, Patrick, of Cary; one May 21 at Coastal Waccamaw; one sister, Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Thalian Hall Center for the to complete the work. sister, Beth Todd White, Dorothy Merritt Thomp- The family will receive Carolina Museum Performing Arts in Wilming- The exhibition affords the and her husband, Larry visitor the opportunity to son of Chadbourn; three friends from 7-9 p.m. Thurs- Jim and Deb Boyce will ton has travelled to Cameron White, of Wilmington; one see an image of “before” and grandchildren, Haley Grey day, May 19 at Bladen Gaskins present a program on the life Art Museum for remedial art sister-in-law, Louise Todd study the “after” applications Barnes, Zachary Houston Funeral Home in Elizabeth- cycle of the sea turtle at the conservation and presenta- of Wake Forest; four grand- completed by paintings con- Barnes and Forrest J. Steed; town. A graveside service will Museum of Coastal Carolina tion to the public. It will be children, Kristen Hinson, servator David Goist. The vis- and a niece, Jan Bartley be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 20 Saturday, May 21 at 11 a.m. displayed there through July Dr. Andrea Kirby Fitts, itor can also compare old and and husband, Jimmy, of Ev- at Oak Grove Baptist Church They will focus mainly on the 10. Dakota Severe and Hunter new, in the realization of a ergreen. Cemetery in Bladenboro. loggerhead sea turtles that Painted by Hudson River Kirby; one great-grand- full-scale replica of Thalian’s Online condolences may Survivors include one nest on Ocean Isle Beach ev- inspired artist Russell Smith child, Jax Severe; and many original curtain painted by lo- be made at www.peacockfu- daughter, Brenda Gail Strick- ery summer. The museum (Glasgow, Scotland 1812 – nephews and nieces. cal artists in the adjacent ex- neralhome.net. land; one son Dennis Hester; is located at 21 East Second Glenside, Pa. 1896) the 14x32- Lois’ family would like hibition gallery. seven grandchildren; 11 great- Street, Ocean Isle Beach. foot curtain features a scene to give special thanks to the grandchildren; and one great- The presentation will in- of mystic ceremony from an- staff of Glenaire for their MAMIE B. KELLY great-grandchild. clude a 14-minute video and a cient Greece. Painted in dis- devotion and special atten- BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Mamie question and answer session temper on hand-sewn muslin, tion given to Mrs. Alford in B. Kelly, 96, formerly of Board- Edmund Allen at the end and advice on how the curtain was originally the past few years. man, died Sunday, May 8, 2016. to help protect these magnifi- 23x29 feet. Joy Memorials may be made The funeral will be held at Ceramics, art cent animals. Having undergone many 8/20/1981 in her memory to the Em- 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at Hor- Jim and Deb Boyce are alterations during the last 157 What a baby, Ed Joy given to us by God manuel Baptist Church ace Grove Missionary Baptist are on display island coordinators for the years and as is customary with 5/02/2016 Mission Fund. Church, 11001 Old Hwy. 74, Our baby left to go back to God Evergreen. Burial will be in in Bladenboro Ocean Isle Beach Sea Turtle scene paintings, it was never the Horace Grove Commu- Protection Organization (OI- intended to survive. However, MOLLIE LETHA SMITH nity Cemetery. Viewing will Bladenboro Visual Arts BSTPO). They are licensed by due to its inherent beauty and CERRO GORDO -- Mollie be held from noon-7 p.m. Fri- Council presents an exhibit the N.C. Wildlife Commission the important part it plays Letha Smith, 88, died Wednes- day, May 20 at Peoples Funeral of Patty Speights’ ceramics and coordinate a network of in the story of Thalian Hall day, May 18, 2016 at her home. Home of Whiteville and Sat- and art titled “My Southern approximately 50 volunteers and the Wilmington commu- Born Dec. 21, 1927 in Marion urday, May 21 one hour prior Comfort Series” during the in a year-round effort to pro- nity, the Thalian Hall board of County, she was the daugh- to the service at the church. months of May and June in mote sea turtles and educate trustees and staff decided to ter of the late Monroe Edgar There will be no viewing after the Art Gallery in the Histori- the public about them. Vol- pursue a course of remedial and Catherine Barnes Enzor. the service. cal Building at 818 South Main unteers are especially active conservation to include mend- In addition to her parents Street, Bladenboro. Speights between May and late Septem- ing of tears and in-painting she was preceded in death by is a certified North Carolina ber when female sea turtles of select areas that suffered To each and every one, your kindness and caring played her husband, James Howard Baldwin Branch MBC potter. dig their nests and lay their darkened tide lines of water such a big part in lifting our Smith Sr.; one son, James The Museum and Art Gal- eggs. Volunteers identify damage. The galleries at Cam- sets ‘Pack the Pew’ spirits and deeply touched Howard “Jimmy” Smith Jr.; lery are open for visitors on and mark the nests, do their The Baldwin Branch Mis- our hearts during this very one brother, Harry James En- Saturdays and Sundays from best to protect the nests from sionary Baptist Church Young difficult time in our lives. The zor; and one sister, Ruby Lee 2 until 4 p.m. For more infor- predators and keep an eye on Youth retreat/ Adult Missionary (YAM) Min- warmest of “Thank yous” Benton. mation call Debra Justice at hatchlings as they make their istry presents Pack the Pew Oratorical contest cannot even begin to express Visitation will be held from 648-2412 or Bernard Frink at way from their nests into the 2016, Theme: “Let’s Go High- The annual Have a Heart what a wonderful blessing 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at 863-4484. ocean. They transport sick er” Sunday, May 29 at 9:45 a.m. for Mission youth retreat and you all have been. Inman Ward Funeral Home in and injured sea turtles to the Worship leader will be oratorical contest will be held Thank you for the love that Tabor City. Final rites will be Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Res- held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 20 at co-pastor Ashley Carter of Saturday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m. was given to our family as Gospel Harvest cue and Rehabilitation Center at the Brunswick-Waccamaw we celebrated Edmund Allen World Overcomer’s Christian #6237 Cherry Grove Baptist Church, at Topsail Island. For more Church of Durham. The guest Association Building, 600 Joy’s home going. Cerro Gordo. Burial will be in COGIC family/ information about OIBSTPO, speaker will be Pastor Sher- Pinelog Road. Ernest, Gwen, Eric, the church cemetery. visit www.oibseaturtles.org. She is survived by one man Blandon of Mt. Moriah friends day Rev. Franklin Graham is Ernest III & Camryn Joy daughter, Carolyn Worley of Christian Church of Wilson. Gospel Harvest Church the moderator. Cerro Gordo; one sister, Ruth Everyone is requested to of God in Christ will hold its Enzor Strickland of Fair bring can goods or any non- Family and Friends Day Sun- Vineland Bluff; four grandchildren; 10 perishable food items to pack day, May 22 at 4 p.m. great-grandchildren; and two the front pew supporting their The guest speaker will be great-great-granddaughters. food pantry, “From His Table Presiding Elder Lester Jacobs Station In lieu of flowers, memo- to Yours.” of Greenville. Available for wedding rials may be made to Cherry Additionally, this is their The church is located at 150 receptions & other Grove Baptist Church, 9833 annual family and friends’ Blacksmith Road, Bolton. events Swamp Fox Hwy. W, Cerro day. Elder Shawn Maynor is the 642-3157 Gordo, N.C. 28430. The church is located at pastor. 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in Elizabethtown. Abundant Life AOG Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the to give away bread pastor. 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This month we celebrate National Police Week and National in the creation and funding of EMS systems. While EMS originally EMS Week. It is an appropriate time for each person in our commu- was conceived to respond to accidental death and injury on the na- nity to reflect on the contributions these two groups of public ser- tion’s highways, its role has expanded to include emergency medical vants make each and every day as they do the work of public safety, treatment, disaster response, and the care and transport of all medi- law enforcement, and emergency medical response. cal emergencies. National Police Week was first recognized in 1962 when President Both police officers and EMS personnel, as well as other emergency John F. Kennedy signed a law designating May 15 as Peace Officer’s responders, spend countless hours in training, experience daily in- Memorial Day and the week containing May 15 as National Police terruptions to their personal lives, work in dangerous environments, Week. Its original purpose was to recognize the ultimate sacrifice and receive relatively little in monetary compensation or public rec- that police officers make when they lose their lives in the fulfillment ognition. They do their work, not as a 9 to 5 job, but as a calling - as a of their duty. It has also come to be a time when citizens recognize means of contributing to the betterment of our communities. the essential role of police officers in safeguarding the rights and We encourage every person who reads this message to seek a way to freedoms of all Americans. show his or her appreciation this week to the men and women of our While National EMS Week has been celebrated since 1973, its history local law enforcement agencies and to those of our emergency medi- goes back to 1965 when 52 million accidental traffic injuries killed cal personnel. 107,000 Americans and impaired 400,000 more. In 1966 Congress We salute you for the work you do in making life in this community responded with the National Highway Safety Act and the newly cre- better! ated Department of Transportation took the federal leadership role This message is brought to you by the following sponsors:

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By JEFFERSON WEAVER to this year, we will need to operating budget for the Lake board is to continue building Staff Writer draw on the fund balance.” for next year is around $1.086 up the fire department, so we The state requires an 8 million, Foley said, with a can apply for a re-inspection Whiteville No increases are planned percent fund balance as a proposed increase of $14,550 and hopefully get a lower in- Appliance Repair in consumer costs at Lake “rainy day” fund, in case over this year. surance rating,” Foley said. Waccamaw in the current of emergencies. The Lake’s Sewer and water revenues, “That will not only improve Jimmy Pierce Owner/Servicer proposed budget, although fund balance is well above which may not exceed costs safety for our citizens, but the town will have to pull that amount, Foley said, and for service, are anticipated save them money as well.” 640-3304 some money from its fund the town adds to it virtually at $695,897 and $272,475, re- In 2014, the town went Washers - Dryers balance if every request is every year. Money left over spectively. Sanitation fees for several months with no Refrigerators & more approved. from the previous year’s will also remain the same, at volunteer fire department “Requests always exceed expenditures is also added $161,700, under the current after several members quit in Reasonable Rates the anticipated budget,” to the fund balance. proposed budget protest of the dismissal of a Town Manager Harry Foley For Fiscal Year 2014-15, “The town’s finances are former chief. Since then, the said. “We’ll work it out in the Foley said, the town’s fund very sound,” Foley said. “If town has reestablished the workshops and eventually balance was $594,751. That we fund everything, we’ll department, with more than find a compromise, but if we will likely rise by $131,000 have to tap into it, but if we 30 members. Have you checked under your fund everything we’d like at the end of this fiscal year. hold the line, we won’t.” The town’s ongoing sewer The anticipated general The town’s main financial infrastructure work will also house for moisture damage? challenge this year is the con- require some debt service County grants tinued improvement of the this year, Foley said. Is your air conditioner ready for Budget session fire department, Foley said. Foley said the Lake has a hot weather? Good Shepherd is tonight in “One of the goals set by the history of fiscal conserva- requests tism, and he doesn’t expect Call Phillip Bowen Free inspection Chadbourn a change in that policy. P&W and quote During its Monday night W.B. & Dockers “We plan to live within meeting, the Columbus Coun- The Chadbourn town our means,” he said. Residential Services (910) 918-0549 ty Board of Commissioners council will hold a workshop at Emporium approved a request from tonight (Thursday) at 6:30 W. B. and the Dockers will the Cooperative Extension p.m. on the town’s budget for perform Friday, May 20, from Service to accept a Good the upcoming fiscal year. It 7-9 p.m. at Vineland Emporium Shepherd grant of $800 for a will be the third workshop It’s time for in Downtown Whiteville. Band summer drug prevention pro- the board has held on the Members are Woodrow Noble, gram and $500 from Bruns- budget, and the first since the Preston Gore, Richard and wick Electric Membership resignation of former Town Pre-K and Karen Gore and Danny Hutto. Cooperative for the county Manager Bob Jones, who drafted the budget proposal. A $5 admission charge in- 4-H program. cludes light refreshments. Kindergarten In Stock WELL Agri-Industrial Supply Co. CHECKS

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Columbus County Superintendent of Schools Alan Faulk, Staff photos by Allen Turner right, formally presents county commissioners with the Commissioner Charles McDowell, left, listens as Fair Bluff Chamber of Commerce President Karen Grainger tells board of education’s proposal to consolidate and close county commissioners Monday that the Fair Bluff community opposes moving the Columbus Career and College some schools as Assistant Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Academy from Fair Bluff to the West Columbus High School campus. Williams listens. Schools Continued from page 1-A be built to absorb activities begin construction next year ment portion of the meeting Bluff. The current enrollment have toured the school. Don’t campus of West Columbus at Acme Delco and Hallsboro and say that delaying action and opposed the plan to move is 130 and they’re expecting think we – this board sit- High School in Cerro Gordo. middle schools. for only four years would the CCCA from Fair Bluff to 190 in the fall. Ever since open- ting here – are trying to do Commissioners unani- Tabor City’s middle and el- increase estimated building Cerro Gordo. ing, the school has increased anything. We’re listening to mously approved a motion ementary schools would close costs by more than $9 million. “The school is a great asset the number of students each the Columbus County Board made by James Prevatte and and a new facility would be Dr. Jonathan Williams, assis- to Fair Bluff,” Grainger said. year.” Grainger added, “The of Education present their seconded by Charles McDow- built at the site of the current tant superintendent for the “The chamber of commerce, students are at CCCA because needs. It’s up to the Board of ell to accept “for consider- Tabor City elementary. The County schools, joined Faulk local businesses in Fair Bluff, they do not want the tradition- Education to come to us with ation” Faulk’s plan as present- Columbus Career and College in making his presentation. residents and everyone have al high school environment.” their proposal and to sell it to ed. The motion did not commit Academy (CCCA) in Fair Bluff A large contingent from put a lot of effort into the The school offers masonry, the public. I’m glad y’all came the commissioners to any would move to the West Co- Fair Bluff, including Mayor school, as well as the Golden broadcasting, tool and die, tonight. Before it gets to the course of action. Both Faulk lumbus High School campus Billy Hammond and town LEAF Foundation, which and culinary programs and point of closing, I’m sure there and several commissioners in Cerro Gordo. commissioners Spruell R. spent over $2 million to reno- students receive college cred- will be a lot of public hear- emphasized that public hear- Faulk said that favorable “Randy” Britt and Lester vate the facilities.” its for a portion of their work. ings in every community and ings would have to be held interest rates and significant Drew, were in attendance to She said, “Speaking on be- “It’s a wonderful school,” everyone will have the right to throughout the county before savings in energy and mainte- support Fair Bluff Chamber half of the chamber, as well as Grainger said. “The school make their voice heard.” Byrd any final actions are taken. nance expenses make now the of Commerce President Karen Fair Bluff and the surround- needs to stay in Fair Bluff. I twice offered others besides Prior to Monday’s meeting, right time to proceed. Grainger. She addressed com- ing community, we would like understand what the county’s Grainger an opportunity to both Byrd and Commissioner School officials want to missioners in the public com- for that school to stay in Fair trying to do, but Fair Bluff speak, but no one in the crowd Trent Burroughs said that, needs that school. It’s in great of supporters who attended while it will be up to the com- shape. There’s been a lot of the meeting with her chose missioners to find a way to work done to it.” Grainger to do so. fund whatever plans are final- offered to take commission- Faulk told commission- ized, any decisions about what ers on a tour of the school, ers that, under the proposal, schools are closed and what followed by lunch prepared by CCCA will continue to exist schools are consolidated will culinary students. and continue to offer the same rest solely with the Columbus Chairman Giles E. “Buddy” programs but be physically County Board of Education, Byrd told Grainger, “We all moved from Fair Bluff to the not with the commissioners.

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Clark’s proposed budget most of which ($944,255) would Appropriations to the Co- for the fiscal year that begins come out of the county’s fund lumbus County and Whiteville Services July 1 calls for $74.6 million, balance. City schools, and to South- up from $71.7 million for the Capital outlay expenditures eastern Community College, current year. General fund would include radio improve- would increase 2 percent to a appropriations would increase ments for the detention center, total of $12.9 million. Call today to by $1.8 million to $59.2 million. a paging system for emergency Human services, or salaries General fund expenses are services, water barriers for and employee benefits, will get ask about any currently $57.3 million. Animal Control, two mini- the lion’s share of the budget, Enterprise funds (water vans for Social Services, and at $21.2 million. Another $1.9 compounding needs revenues and solid waste col- eight vehicles and a phone million will be applied to debt lections) are estimated at system for the sheriff ’s de- service. $7.9 million, compared to $7.4 partment. Commissioners unani- 642-8141 million this year. Water ap- Chairman Giles E. “Buddy” mously agreed to accept the propriations would increase Byrd expressed concern about proposal and scheduled a to about $2.9 million from $2.6 dipping into the fund balance. workshop for 6:30 p.m. on Now Available at million. Solid waste appro- “That’s not something we can Thursday, May 26, to take a priations increase from about keep doing,” he said, noting closer look at the document. $4.9 to $5.1 million. that $944,255 would equate to The public can give their input Also included in the budget a tax increase of 3 cents per on the budget at a Monday, Baldwin Woods Pharmacy is: $1 million in capital outlays, $100 valuation. June 1, public hearing at 6 p.m. Sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra®, is now available in a generic 20mg tablet, and 6 times less expensive than Viagra®!

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Elementary II winners are, left to right: Wesley Price, (Excellent-honorable mention; Elementary I winners are, left to right: Addilyn Faulk, Superior-honorable mention; Will Er- Tian Lin Nyutu, Excellent-honorable mention; Luke Overby, Columbus County winner; win, honorable mention; Grace Overby, Columbus County winner; Lawson Sherrill, sec- Emma Gray Wheatley, second runner-up; Briley Conner, first runner-up; not pictured: ond runner-up; Chloe Edwards, first runner-up. Not pictured: Braeden Finnegan, winner. Yeon Hong, winner; Jackson Finnegan, Excellent-honorable mention. Dr. Sharyn Edwards Piano Festival winners chosen at SCC The 38th Annual Dr. Sharyn Edwards Piano Festival was held March 10-12 at Southeastern Community through college. The event featured Italian pianist Paolo André Gualdi, who has played recitals in Italy, College. The three-day event included piano competitions and recitals by students ages kindergarten France, Brazil and the United States.

Elementary III winners are, left to right: Ava Bullock, win- High School winners are Charles Edwards, superior- honorable mention; Kyra Gense, (superior-honorable mention; John ner; Elaina Price, first runner-up; Peyton Blosser, Colum- Morgan Lewis, superior-honorable mention; Logan Elkins, Columbus County winner; Anne Carlstein, visitor winner; Es- bus County winner. ther Son, visitor winner; Abigail Bullock, second runner-up; Marisa Daquil Kawabe, first runner-up; Heather King, winner.

Older Beginner winners are Lauren Santangelo, winner; Junior High winners are Olivia Bishop, honorable mention; Caroline Grace Garland, first runner-up; Not pictured: Younger Beginner winners are, left to right: Alyssa Strick- Reagan Jones, Columbus County winner; Andrea Dutton, Shelby Anderson, second runner-up. land, second runner-up; Mary Greg Williamson, first run- second runner-up; Bryce Russell, winner. Not pictured: Ye- ner-up; Morgan Ruffin, winner. bon Hong, first runner- up; Dylan Bryan, honorable mention.

Collegiate winners with Dr. Sharyn Edwards, left, are Margaret Lynch, honorable mention; Madison Blake, honorable mention; Ekin Ustunel, winner; Nicholas Luby, winner.

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Sec- ary history of a securities iff Lewis Hatcher, District retary Marshall will speak at salesperson or the salesper- Attorney Jon David, and of- 10:45 a.m. son’s firm. ficials from the N.C. Attorney Registration is from 8:30 For more investor educa- General’s Office and the N.C. to 9 a.m. Preregistration is tion and protection informa- Department of Insurance. required by May 20 to attend tion, please visit the N.C. Secretary Marshall will by calling Elizabeth Chase at Department of the Secretary talk about the Secretary of 910-642-7141 ext. 360 or email- of State website at www.sosnc. State’s enforcement actions ing Elizabeth.chase@sccnc. g o v. Narcan Continued from page 1-A last year after making a traffic never have to use it, but with come to the emergency depart- stop on N.C. 87. the growth in prescription ment for evaluation despite Trooper Jeremy Freeman, drug use, it’s likely we will using Narcan,” she said. “The who patrols Columbus County, need it sooner than later.” Narcan may have to be given received a state award for the Matter of time multiple times, depending on Sept. 12 incident. According Health Department Direc- the amount of medications in- to the Highway Patrol, Free- tor Kim Smith said she has gested, and most people would man made a traffic stop in a been watching the increase in only have enough for one dose. remote area of Bladen County, narcotics addiction and over- “Patients that were/are and found the female pas- doses in neighboring counties not breathing adequately may senger was non-responsive. like New Hanover and Bruns- have suffered an anoxic brain The driver of the truck, the wick with much concern. injury and need to have fur- woman’s husband, told the “We already have a prob- ther testing,” she explained. trooper the woman was tak- lem with prescription drug A state law approved this ing morphine for medicinal abuse here,” she said. “It’s just week by the Senate will make purposes and was thought to a matter of time before we see access to the “overdose cure” have over-medicated. the same level of problems even easier, if it is approved Freeman and the husband they are having elsewhere. as expected. placed her in the back of the Opiate abuse is everywhere, The bill will authorize the couple’s truck, and the officer and growing.” state health director to is- radioed for an ambulance. Columbus County had sue a statewide ‘standing The patient had a pulse but eight confirmed deaths by order’ that allows all licensed was not breathing, so Free- opiate overdoses last year pharmacists in the state to man inserted an emergency alone, and several more were dispense the medication to airway device and ventilated suspected to be caused by individuals who suspect a the patient with his issued bag abuse of prescription drugs. family member is at risk for valve mask. A number of other cases have an overdose. The husband told Freeman been reported but not yet The third party prescrip- that because the patient was confirmed this year as well, tion rule is expected to be ap- prescribed morphine, the according to law enforcement proved by the governor. doctor had also prescribed officers. Currently, a pharmacy Naloxone for accidental over- Smith said the county is can’t dispense naloxone with- doses. Freeman assisted the assembling a policy as well as out a prescription or standing husband with the Naloxone, working out how to pay for the order from a doctor. and continued using the air $80 dosages. The bill would make nalox- bag until Bladen County EMS “We’re working toward one accessible to overdosing arrived. having an open order,” she patients and their families Patty McQuillan of the said, “but that requires a plan who do not have time to visit a Photo by HANNAH BULLOCK Highway Patrol said that and procedures. We’re fine doctor for a prescription. Visitors to Saturday’s EMS Day at Lake Waccamaw try out the crew seating on the Air while some troopers have as- tuning that right now.” If the bill becomes law, Link helicopter. sisted in administering Nal- The Health Department’s North Carolina would become oxone, troopers don’t carry role in using Narcan is nebu- the third state in the U.S. with the inhalant. lous right now as well, Smith this kind of standing order. Bladen deputies will be car- said. Even with improved access rying the drug later this year, “We don’t often have people to law enforcement, emer- according to Larry Guyton of coming in the front door in the gency medical personnel and WHITEVILLE the Bladen County Sheriff ’s middle of an overdose,” she family members, Chadbourn Office. said. “It’s the law enforcement Police Chief Darrell Trivette Brunswick County depu- and emergency responders said his department simply ties have been carrying Nar- who see most of them first.” can’t afford the drug right can since last year. The en- Smith said she expects the n o w. RENTALS tire enforcement division for prescription opiate problem to “We work hand in hand Brunswick County carries the get worse before it gets better. with EMS anyway,” he said, Your #1 Service Rated Company drug, according to department “Look at Brunswick Coun- “and we respond with them spokeswoman Emily Flax. ty,” she said. “It’s exploded on overdose calls. I’d have no “All of our deputies carry there, and the problem is problem issuing Narcan to my Naloxone,” she said. “We have moving this way. There’s such officers, but the question is, had five saves since Febru- a high percentage of prescrip- where do we find the money?” ary. We use it when someone tion pain medications being Trivette pointed out that is unresponsive due to an ap- used, it’s going to be here.” his department will need to parent opioid overdose.” The new state law allowing replace most of its $2,500 ra- ‘Golden Hour’ third-party prescriptions for dar units in just a few years. Tabor City Police Captain Narcan will help save some Later model patrol cars have Greg Sibbett is all too familiar lives, Smith said. a shorter life expectancy than with drug overdoses. In ad- “Time is key,” she said. those previously used by most dition to working narcotics, “Many times, it’s a family departments, and health in- Sibbett was an EMT-I, and still member who finds an over- surance costs take a chunk helps with medical response dose patient. I don’t know the out of every department’s and training. exact number of patients who operating budget. Sibbett said his department could have been saved if a “Everything comes down is in the process of getting family member or the first of- to two things with us – money the final approval from state ficer or EMT on the scene had and training,” Trivette said. 125 Ft. 26 Ton Capacity with Operator emergency medical authori- access to Narcan, but I suspect “I’m not arguing that this ties, and at that point, Tabor it’s significant.” would save a lot of lives, but if City police will be able to car- Use of the drug to prevent we carry the treatment, it all Daily, Weekly or Monthly Rentals ry and administer the drug. an overdose death isn’t as depends on where the money “The officer is usually the simple as using an inhaler can come from. first one on the scene,” he said or automatic injector, said “I’d find a way to get our Several other sizes in stock “Narcan can do a lot of good Sherry Shepard of Columbus guys trained—but like every when administered properly. 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You Decide: Narcan will What’s happening to the middle class? save lives by DR. MIKE WALDEN There’s no question that overdose North Carolina deaths from opiate abuse, either via Cooperative Extension prescription drugs or illegal heroin de- rivatives, is a fast-growing problem for During the campaigns lead- our community and state. The effects of ing up to the recent elections, we drug abuse on both users and innocent heard a lot about the middle class. Many – if not most – candidates citizens are a scourge, and one which of- tailored their messages and prom- ficials must find a way to deal with in an ises to helping those in the middle effective manner. The prolific nature of class improve their lives. opiate abuse, and all the social, economic Why was this? One answer and judicial aspects of illegal drugs are comes from political science and as much a threat to national security as is termed the “median voter strat- any foreign enemy. It’s a many-headed egy.” This strategy simply says monster that can’t be killed in one stroke. that in an election – especially There is a general election rather than a primary – candidates should craft one available The point All of Columbus Coun- their messages to appeal to the weapon in average – or median – voter. that battle, ty’s first responders If most people don’t like “ex- however, that should be supplied with treme” positions – too far at one of has great po- Narcan. It has the po- the political spectrum or the other tential. Nal- – then the notion is a “down the oxone hydro- tential to save dozens middle” message will appeal to the chloride, bet- of lives every year. largest number of vote ter know as A second answer is an off-shoot of the first, but may be more Narcan, can be administered either by direct. In modern America, the injection or an aerosol inhaler. Given Public opinion middle class has been where the within the “Golden Hour” of an over- votes are. Traditionally, the major- dose, it’s a safe, proven way to save lives. group beneficial and successful. ity of Americans have considered Narcan doesn’t “cure” the addiction, and Concerned Coping with For additional information, themselves to be middle-class, patients who have overdosed on opiates I’m a grandmother and very curveballs call Larry and Patricia Cribb at regardless of whether they actu- still need to be treated at a hospital, but much concerned about the HB2 910-642-7038 or Larry G. Hewett at ally were middle-class by statisti- Narcan is the pharmaceutical equivalent and the effect it’s going to have on When life throws you a curve- 910-840-6400. cal measures. Hence, a candidate of providing direct pressure to a bleed- our innocent children. We all are ball that affects your daily physical who concentrates on middle-class Patricia and Larry Cribb issues and concerns will be going ing wound – it’s a start. children of God and He has given routine, what do you do? We never us the opportunity to make our give much thought of this until it Whiteville where the votes are. Law enforcement agencies across the The third answer is less politi- country have begun training their of- own choices but the recent con- happens to one of our family mem- bers, a friend or even yourself. cally oriented and more economi- ficers in the use of Narcan, and issuing cerns and the fact that different government agencies are suing What are you looking for when Two pediatric cally focused. It is that there are Narcan kits to any officer who might each other over the HB2; some- this health crisis happens? How do practices real problems in the middle class conceivably come into contact with an thing has to be done. you respond to his life-changing – problems that are relatively new overdose case. I believe God has put it on my event? One member facing this re- Jefferson Weaver’s story about and threaten the very existence of As it’s standard procedure to dispatch heart to share the following sug- cently was looking for hope, which Southeast Pediatrics was inter- the middle class as a large and vi- police or deputies with EMS to overdose gestions to government officials can be described as the desire for esting; however, the story gave able entity. Therefore, politicians are giving so much attention to calls here, officers are sometimes the and any other concerned citizens: something good and the expecta- the misleading impression that Men, who are transitioning to a tion of receiving it. no pediatric practice existed in the middle class because it is in first of the first responders on scene of trouble. a suspected overdose. It makes sense woman, continue to dress as a man The first support meeting of in- Columbus County until Southeast dividuals with Parkinson’s disease In this column I will examine that they have Narcan dispensers, and until you have totally made the Pediatrics opened. As a matter of transition. Do not use the women’s (PD) and other related conditions fact, board-certified pediatrician this third possibility. The first step be well-trained in their use. bathroom until you have totally was held April 27 in the brick Dr. Randolph Matthews has been is defining “middle class.” Obvi- The fly in the ointment, of course, is made the transition to a woman. building across from Whiteville’s faithfully serving area children ously the term implies households funding. Exactly how to pay for the dis- We as citizens of this country Davita Dialysis Center on Pecan since opening Columbus Pediat- in the “middle,” especially of the pensers and training is the main stum- have not sat down and really Lane. The first meeting was a great rics & Adolescent Care in 2003. income distribution. But how bling block for most area departments. looked at the pros and cons of HB2. success. Members shared their Dr. Matthews earned his MD from broad is the middle, and where does it begin and end? There are Operating costs haven’t gone down for Personally, I have no problem with experiences and concerns. Some Wake Forest University School transgender using the appropriate had recently been diagnosed with of Medicine, where he currently many answers and measures. police any more than they have any other Here, I will define “middle class” government agency (or taxpayer, for that bathroom but you should be totally PD while others have had benign holds the position of Clinical As- essential tremors since childhood. as households earning between matter). transitioned before you request to sistant Professor of Pediatrics. use the appropriate bathroom. One hopeful member with se- Dr. Matthews has served on the $35,000 and $75,000, which puts Many of the post-9/11 grants that There should be no talk about vere PD had surgery at Duke Uni- executive board of the American a spread around the average funded so many law enforcement im- HB2 until the transgender com- versity Medical Center May 3 with College of Pediatricians for over 10 (median) household income of provements have long since run out, and munity has totally made the tran- outstanding results. A stimulator years. Locally, he has been a board approximately $50,000. departments have enough of a struggle sition. was placed in his brain to stop the member and active promoter of Using this definition we can maintaining current equipment and To all transgender people, I’m uncontrolled movements of his Living Hope Pregnancy Support quickly see one issue: The middle class has been getting smaller. In levels of service without adding another appealing to you to totally transi- body and this procedure has been Services since shortly after mov- tion before you want to use the highly successful in controlling ing to Whiteville. North Carolina between 2007 and new, good thing to their inventory. Most 2012, the percentage of house- local departments have an excellent same bathroom as our innocent the movements. Columbus Pediatrics has won If you, your family or your holds defined as middle-class (by working relationship with their respec- children. many Quality of Care awards, Our country is divided and our friend has PD or other related including The Lower Cape Fear the above definition) declined tive EMS teams, and this helps make innocent children are caught in health conditions, the group in- Award for Excellence in Treating from more than one-third of all Narcan more readily available, but there the middle of the chaos. The law vites you to meet with them the Asthmatics. The practice has a households to just above 30 per- will be times an officer is the only one to legalize same-sex marriage has last Thursday of each month from PCMH Level 3 rating - the highest cent. there when an overdose patient stops put a lot of pressure on our in- 5 to 6 p.m. possible. In 2014 Columbus Pe- The earnings of middle-class breathing. nocent children; they’re confused. The May meeting will be held diatrics was awarded the CCNC households have also been drop- ping in the last five years. After Several area departments are working Today, because of that law, our Thursday, May 26 in the brick Healthcare Quality award. Of 780 innocent children have to see building directly across from pediatric practices in North Caro- adjusting for inflation, middle- hard on issuing the drug to their officers, class households experienced a 7 and others are working out the details on two men or two women kissing Whiteville’s Davita Dialysis Cen- lina, only two were chosen for this ter on Pecan Lane. It is planned for percent fall in income. This was a how to make Narcan standard issue for and fondling each other in public award. Additionally, Columbus places; they’re confused. a recovered patient who is experi- Pediatrics is the first practice in decline twice as much as for those their patrols. At the very least, making To add fuel to the fire, we now encing a normal, healthy lifestyle the area to achieve the highest at the top of the income ladder, sure officers know how to administer the want our innocent female children following surgery will attend. level of Blue E certification from but it was smaller than the loss drug is a positive step, since Narcan will to use the bathroom with men; we It is hoped that speakers will Blue Cross-Blue Shield of N.C. for for those at the income ladder’s be more readily available due to third- are taking a chance of our chil- discuss ways of coping with PD quality of care for cost. bottom rung. party prescriptions to family members dren becoming mentally impaired. and other related conditions that There is room for two pediatric Middle-class households are also stressed by some of the spend- of suspected addicts. This lifesaving We must work together and protect could include diet, exercise, sur- practices in Columbus County. our innocent children. gery, medications and other im- Let’s not pretend there is only one. ing challenges they face. Many policy will soon be a common practice. middle-class parents naturally The General Assembly did right in portant concerns that can make life more enjoyable. Your input Janet E. McPherson want their children to attend and creating a so-called “Good Samaritan” Frances Brown Whiteville is essential to make this support Whiteville graduate from college, because law that keeps people in the proximity of they know a college degree is one an overdose victim from being arrested of the best tickets to a good stan- for most drug charges, even if there is dard of living. But it’s been well undeniable evidence of drug use. Like documented that college costs and the old saying goes, you have to get the college debt have both been rising rapidly (although it should be mule out of the burning barn before you recognized that North Carolina’s can teach him to plow. public universities have some of Whether or not Narcan will be abused the most affordable tuitions in the is yet to be seen; critics say drug ad- nation). Also, there is uncertainty dicts will be more prone to destructive Continued on next page behavior if they know their lives can be saved if they take too big a hit. The con- cern could be counteracted with stiffer Write to us sentencing guidelines, mandatory drug Send letters to the editor or treatment that works, and an account- contact editorial page editor ability system that works for repeat Les High at leshigh@whiteville. offenders. com, or mail them to PO Box The most urgent elephant in the room, 707, Whiteville N.C., 28472. however, is how to prevent needless All letters must be signed deaths through overdose, either due to and include a phone number, legal or illegal drug use. Putting Narcan which will not be published. in the hands of law enforcement seems Letters are limited to 400 words to be a step in the right direction if we and must be signed and include truly want to see some progress in the the author’s community. War on Drugs. Authors are limited to one let- The question remains however, of who ter every 30 days. Letters about will foot the bill for this miracle cure. business and personal disputes That’s the problem government agencies will not be considered. Letters have to work on out their own. are subject to editing. The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016 – 15-A People, Places and Things Looking for 15 young leaders

By LES HIGH Nominations can be made seasoned and young leaders Thanks to efforts of past Editor by filling out a simple, two- can set Columbus County on leaders, the table has been question form online at White- a better path. When there is set for the county to grow. The latest census numbers ville.com. Printed nomination economic development, there The industrial park west of show that Columbus County forms can also be picked up at are more opportunities for bet- Whiteville now has every- is getting older and expected The News Reporter. Nominees ter schools, better restaurants, thing it needs to attract new to lag behind the rest of the should be under the age of 40 the creation of other jobs like industry. A second industrial region in growth over the next by Dec. 31, 2016. home construction, and all park is in the early planning several years. A panel sorts of things stages in the Delco area, and Yet, there is a very bright of volunteer that will make Tabor City’s industrial park is spot that isn’t reflected in judges, none life here better. adjacent to one of the fastest- those numbers: a surge in of whom work Nowhere growing areas in the country. young people who are not only for The News was the emer- But despite all that, nothing living and working here, but Reporter, will gence of a vi- will happen unless there is who are also ready and will- review the brant, young strong leadership. Judging by ing to take leadership roles in nominations professional the enthusiasm of the county’s improving the county. and choose the class more evi- young professional class, the That’s something to cel- top 15 after the dent than at ship’s rudder is in good shape. ebrate, so The News Reporter is June 1 dead- Dancing With The young leaders who Flag for Hospice House asking its readers to nominate line. The Vineland attended the Columbus Jobs Woodmen of the World representative Tommy Hinson 15 up-and-coming “Fifteen There are Stars, held Foundation luncheon got to presents a flag plaque to Lisa Clark, Lower Cape Fear Under 40” young professionals plenty of ex- three weeks ago see an old photo of the White- Hospice community outreach coordinator for Bladen who are under 40 years old and amples of the before a packed ville Rotary Club, taken in the and Columbus counties, after presenting the flag behind making a difference in Colum- county’s young house. The late 1940s or early 1950s. them to the Angel House Hospice Care Center. bus County. professionals event raised There are easily 80 people What’s even better, we be- looking to get involved to im- more than $42,000, with more crowded into the photo. Many lieve these “Fifteen Under 40” prove the quality of life here. than $30,000 going toward the are the leaders who helped Walden winners will serve as a call For example, The Colum- upkeep of Vineland Station. I propel Columbus County and Continued from page 14-A to action for other potential bus Jobs Foundation recently was at the last Dancing with Whiteville into an unparal- young leaders. hosted a luncheon for young the Vineland Stars, and a large leled period of prosperity, Nominees should be out- leaders to encourage them to portion of the crowd and the fueled by tobacco, textile and about where health insurance per class and lower class but standing in his or her civic get involved in volunteering amateur dancers were in their family-run retail shops and premiums are headed. not much in between – there and/or professional roles. for economic development 30s and 40s. I’d be surprised if businesses. Middle-class households may be reason to worry about Judges will consider a nomi- initiatives. Nearly 40 attended. any other Dancing With The The loss of these indus- face changes in the workplace, our political system. nee’s impact on Columbus Because of their enthu- Stars event in the state is more tries, plus the advent of big- as well. Traditionally, facto- So what’s the answer to County, success in the nomi- siasm and a desire by the fun than ours. box retailers and internet ries were among the largest strengthening the middle nee’s career, plus his or her Columbus Jobs Foundation Many of the county’s young commerce, coupled with the employers of middle-class class? Many think the ulti- involvement, achievement to move the county’s young leaders are alumni of Leader- Great Recession, badly hurt workers. But for several de- mate answer is education – and commitment to improv- professionals into serious ship Columbus, a collabora- the local economy. cades, factory jobs have been making sure individuals have ing the quality of life in the leadership roles, CJF has tion between the Columbus Even though there are still replaced by machines and opportunities for training for community. nominated seven of those Chamber of Commerce and many challenges ahead, one technology. middle-income jobs and op- Nominators are also asked attendees for election to its Tourism and Southeastern gets the sense that there is a Other middle-income posi- portunities to be retrained and to give personal reasons why governing board. All seven Community College. new air of optimism. tions – in sales, finance and re-educated for different jobs his or her nominee should be candidates accepted nomina- Each class begins with a Looking back at the old even management – may be when necessary. considered. The more com- tion and will be voted on at the weekend retreat, attends lead- Rotary Club photo reveals that on the chopping block in the The middle class is at the plete and personalized the organization’s June 2 annual ership seminars conducted by there are new opportunities future. Economists actually heart of most successful mod- response, the better the chance business meeting. professional trainers address- in 2016 because in those days. have a term for the replace- ern economies and political for the nominee to make it to Columbus Jobs Founda- ing communication skills, there are no women or minori- ment of labor by machines systems. the final 15. tion hopes to include more social networking, negotiation ties included, and not many and gadgets: “technological Saving, protecting and even The News Reporter will young leaders in its fold. The and conflict management, and young people. unemployment.” It likely will expanding the middle class feature each winner in a mag- organization has created a holds tours and panel discus- It’s up to the old guard to continue. may be the issue of the cen- azine-style special section, “Millennials” membership sions addressing educational, empower the next generation Plus, there’s maybe even a tury. You decide! followed by a reception in level, offered at a lower price, governmental, business and of young leaders. We can begin bigger reason to worry about Mike Walden is a William July where each winner will to get more young people ac- industry, and health and well- by recognizing them through the stability of the middle Neal Reynolds Distinguished be recognized. tively involved in the task of ness issues. The group then initiatives like The News Re- class. Professor and North Caro- We fully expect this will creating new jobs. When jobs completes projects that benefit porter’s “Fifteen Under 40.” Historians tell us authori- lina Cooperative Extension become a prestigious annual are created, such as those at the county. Applications for Fortunately, there are tarian rule was replaced by economist in the Department award. Those who aren’t se- the new computing center the next class will be accepted many, many more candidates democracies when the middle of Agricultural and Resource lected shouldn’t be discour- at Tabor City that will pay a beginning in August. than 15. We hope you’ll nomi- class developed and expanded Economics of North Carolina aged. With so many strong starting salary of $30,000, it’s The future of Columbus nate a deserving young leader in countries. So if the middle State University’s College of candidates, there will be other easy to see where economic County looks brighter than by June 1. class shrinks – leaving an up- Agriculture and Life Sciences. opportunities. development involving both the numbers project. Nominations are open for

Going to Boys State Mason Hewett and Landon Bailey, left to right, front row, have been awarded schol- arships of $350 each by American Legion Post 233 of Whiteville to attend the June 19-25 Tar Heel Boys State program this summer at Catawba College in Salisbury. Standing beside Landon is Post 233 Commander Tim Collier. On the back row are Eugene Sturdivent, Adjutant, and Joe Monroe, left to right. Mason is the son of Greg and Lynn Hewett and a rising senior at South Columbus High School. Landon is the son of Sammy Bailey and Amy Carter and is a rising senior at Whiteville High School. Boys State is an intense workshop concentrating on North Carolina state govern- ment and politics. The program teaches that preservation of our form of government The News Reporter is recognizing depends on intelligent, informed and loyal citizens in combination with an honest and impartial administration of government activities. The program is organized to emphasize learning by participation or personal experience in forming a model state fifteen young adult leaders under complete with its governing bodies and elected public officials. 40 who live and work in Columbus County.

Candidates should be outstanding in their civic and/or professional roles. Winners will be recognized in a special feature section and at a fifteen under 40 reception.

Online entry form available at whiteville.com/15under40 or printed forms are available at The News Reporter Due by Wednesday, June 1, 2016. The senior missionary department at First Missionary Baptist Chadbourn recently do- nated to Families First. From left: Alice Bellamy, Mission in Action president; Jennifer Cain, direct services specialist at Families First; Vickie Pait, executive director of Fami- *Nominees should be under 40 by December 31, 2016. lies First, and Clara Dunn vice president of Mission in Action. 16-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016

The Early Childhood Future Educators Club (ECFEC) at SCC recently hosted presenter and trainer Kim Hughes for a Conscious Discipline training event. Conscious Disci- pline is a comprehensive self-regulation program based on current brain research, child development information and best teaching and parenting practices. Back row, from left: Angela Jackson, Tamika Weir, ECFEC advisor Natalie Rackley, Gracie Wood- ard, Kim Hughes, Jessica Williams, Faith Mercado and Shana Turbeville. Front row, from left: Emily Cook, Theresa Hill, Kalisha Burney, Jacqueline Guerrero, Tenisha New- man, and Ashlee Hardee.

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SOUTH COLUMBUS ST. PAULS ST. PAULS FAIRMONT Wesley Bryant Paul Banko Alex Hernandez Anthony Swett Jr. Anthony Cartrette Victor Garcia Caleb Argueta Matthew Register PLAYER OF THE YEAR Nicholas Crenshaw Wesley Bryant WEST COLUMBUS FAIRMONT (South Columbus) SOUTH COLUMBUS Grayson Jarvis Zack Parker Noah Jarman Will Andrews COACH OF THE YEAR Mason Hewett WHITEVILLE Willie Gore Shane Nairn WHITEVILLE (South Columbus) EAST COLUMBUS Matthew Townsend Tavo Palacios PLAYER OF THE YEAR Hector Palacios Alex Hernandez RED SPRINGS (St. Pauls) Caleb McMillian RED SPRINGS Bernard Padron COACH OF THE YEAR Saul Lopez Jason Bullock (St. Pauls) Honorable Mention

St. Pauls: Carlos Luna Lopez, Nicholas Crenshaw South Columbus: John Lewis,Colby Cartrette

East Columbus: Marco Borja, Haywood McKoy Staff photo by Les High Red Springs: Ruffo Capote Whiteville soccer player Lauren DiMuzio (13) races a North Fairmont: Anthony Hunt Duplin player to the ball in last Monday’s first-round ac- West Columbus: Ethan Jenkins tion of the state 1A high school soccer playoffs. Whiteville Whiteville: Gavin McPherson won the match 10-1. In second-round play last Friday, the Lady Wolfpack topped James Kenan 8-1. Brown makes big showing in Pirate series with USF Turner Brown, who was the three games with USF, the with three home runs, 28 runs a starting infielder on three freshman shortstop had eight batted in and nine stolen bases Whiteville High School state hits, including a home run, in Brown was a four-year start- championship baseball 12 at-bats for the Pirates, who er on Coach Brett Harwood’s teams in the past four sea- won once in the three-game Whiteville Wolfpack team that sons, has carried his success series. copped the 2012 state 2A cham- Photo by Hannah Bullock over the East Carolina base- Coach Cliff Godwin’s ECU pionship as well as the 2014 and East Columbus’ Kelsey Carroll drives a pitch in the Lady ball team. squad is carrying a 31-18-1 re- 2015 state 1A titles. Gators’ state 1 A first-round playoff 14-3 softball win The 5-foot-9, 151-pound cord going into this weekend’s A National Honor Society over Pender. Last Saturday at Princeton, the top-seeded Brown came across with an- series with the University of student, Brown was named other big output last weekend Central Florida at Orlando. the 2015 Columbus County Princeton team, rallied for three runs in the bottom of in the Pirates’ American Ath- Brown has been a starter in 46 Baseball Player of the Year and the seventh inning to pull out a 3-2 second round victory letic Conference series with of the Pirates’ 49 games and is landed All-State honors in 2014 over the Lady Gators. Coach Morgan Jacobs’ ECHS squad visiting South Florida. In carrying a .285 batting average and 2015. closed its season with an 18-9 record. Turner Brown ECHS softball duo sign to play for Southeastern

Staff photos by Dan Biser East Columbus High School senior Kailey Paul signs a national-letter of intent to East Columbus High School senior Olivia Kissam signs a national letter-of-intent to play softball for Southeastern Community College. Paul, who has had a stand-out play softball at Southeastern Community College. Kissam, a leading hitter and starting career as a pitcher for the Lady Gator squad, is pictured at last Thursday’s signing shortstop for the East Columbus softball team since her freshman year, is pictured with, first row, her mother Alice Paul, younger sister Karly Paul and father Travis Paul. at last Thursday’s signing with her parents Sharon and Greg Kissam. Standing, left Standing left to right are ECHS assistant softball coach Larry Godwin, ECHS head to right, are ECHS assistant softball coach Larry Godwin, ECHS head softball coach softball coach Morgan Jacobs, SCC athletic director and head softball coach Karlyn Morgan Jacobs, SCC athletic director and head softball coach Karlyn Stephens and Stephens and ECHS principal Bryan Abernethy. ECHS principal Bryan Abernethy. 2B - The News Reporter - Thursday, May 19, 2016 Rams close season with 22-25 record By FRANKLIN DAVIS record with an ERA of 3.13 in Sports Writer 31.2 innings. Freshman Kolin Causey led the staff in appearances with The Southeastern Com- 19 and was second in innings munity College Rams entered pitched at 58.1. Another fresh- the 2016 baseball season with a man, Pete Baddick, was the new coach, Milan Rasic. strikeout leader, averaging 8.3 There was an adjustment strikeouts per game. period early in the season as Rasic used a number of Rasic determined how players position players on the mound. would perform in game situa- Shortstop Josh Stikeleather, tions. The Rams dropped nine catcher Kevin Williams and of their first dozen games. outfielder Royce Woolfolk all From March 8 through made significant contributions March 26, the Rams won 10 of as pitchers. 11 contests. SCC cooled off to Offensively, the Rams hit .500 baseball over the next 16 .305 as a team. Chase Hetzel, games. Cody Harris, C.J. Hammonds, The final five regular season Blake Glass, Woolfolk, Stike- games saw the Rams go 0-5 as leather, and Baddick all hit .300 they played a series against or better. league-leader Patrick Henry Hetzel led the squad in sev- of Virginia and a red-hot Ca- eral categories; batting aver- tawba Valley team. age (.385), on base percentage Southeastern completed the (.480) RBIs (37), extra base hits season with a loss to Pasco Her- (16) and walks (26). nando of Florida, a win over Woolfolk was second in RBIs Surry Community College (36) and led the team in stolen and a loss to Patrick Henry bases with 25 steals in 29 at- in the Region 10 tournament tempts. Blake Glass’s five home finishing with a record of 22-25. runs was tops for the team. Whiteville first baseman Connor Grainger (10) puts the tag on Jones Senior runner Jonathan Murphy (12) following Pitching was a concern He also contributed 33 RBIs. a wide infield throw. Whiteville catcher Brooks Baldwin (foreground right) backs up the play that came in the Wolf- entering the season. Tanner Baddick carried the second- pack’s 5-0 second-round state 1A playoff victory over the Jones Senior squad. Whiteville’s third-round game with Daniels (19.2 IP) and Christian highest batting average with Kercado (11.2 IP) were the only Wallace-Rose Hill on Tuesday was rained out and rescheduled for Wednesday. .347 mark. returnees who pitched for the Williams tied Hetzel for the Rams in 2015. team lead in walks at 26. Cody Columbus County Parks and Recreation Summer Enrichment Whiteville Daniels led the 2016 staff Harris was hit by a pitch 10 with seven wins, 75.1 innings Clinics times, once every 12.1 plate pitched and four complete Optimist appearances. games. Kercado compiled a 4-1 Softball Youth Enrichment Clinic Dates: June 13-15, 2016 Dixie Youth Location: Southeastern Community College Softball Field MAJORS (ages 11-12) Time: 9am – 12:30 pm Girls Ages: 5-12 Cost of clinic $30.00 - free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided May 14 BB&T 5 Baseball Youth Enrichment Clinic Car City 4 Lendon Pham and Eric Carr hit Dates - June 13-15, 2016 home runs, and Pham and Brandon Location: Southeastern Community College Baseball Field Tyson each had a double to lead the Time: 9am – 12:30 pm Boys Ages: 5-12 BB&T win. Tyson and Carr each had two hits, Milen McKeithan, Jacob Cost of clinic $30.00 free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided Jones and Ethan Cox added hits for BB&T. Soccer Enrichment Clinic For Car City, Fisher Soles had Dates: June 20 – 23, 2016 two hits, including a double and Tyler Hammond connected for a triple. E.J. Location: Edgewood Park McLeod, Andrew Cahn and Ethan Cost of each clinic $40.00 Mercer also had Car City hits. Clinic 1 Columbus Regional 16 Boys and Girls Ages 4 – 9 News Reporter 0 Time: 9am – 12:30 pm Ty Lawson had two hits, including a home run for Columbus Regional, Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided and Ty Little hit a double. Clinic 2 Also getting hits for Columbus Boys and Girls Ages 10 – 15 Regional were Bud Baldwin, Guilian- no Maggioli, Miles Pollard, Levi Her- Time 12:00 – 3:00 ring, Nick Horne and Edward Brown. Free lunch and refreshments provided AA (ages 7-8, Coach-Pitch) Tennis Enrichment Clinic Dates: June 27 – 30, 2016 May 13 Civitans 8 Location: Whiteville High School Tennis Courts Quality Cleaners 7 Boys & Girls ages 6-11 Caden Haywood had three hits Cost of clinic $40.00 for Civitans while teammates Ty Mi- shue, Briley Tedder, Corey Faison Clinic 1 and Samuel Barrios each had two For beginners 9:00 am – 12:30 pm hits. Holland Pridgen, Josais Biebel Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided and Luke Merritt had one hit apiece. There was no report submitted for Clinic 2 Quality Cleaners. For intermediate 12:00 – 3:00 Kolin Causey, a freshman from Loris, S.C., led the South- Free lunch and refreshments provided BB&T (Phone 24) 13 eastern Community College baseball pitching staff in J Ray Realty 10 mound appearances during the 2016 season. Logen Little and Layton McLean Volleyball Enrichment Clinic each had four hits for BB&T and Staff photos by Franklin Davis Dates: July 11 – 14, 2016 Jayce Hatcher had three hits. Get- ting two hits for BB&T were Cody Location: - Whiteville High School Gym Rice, Brycen Edwards Paxton Bass Girls ages 11-18 and Kabari Starling. Eli Hill, Clayton Cost of each clinic $40.00 Lowery and Kamari Smith each had one hit. Clinic 1 J Ray Realty’s Trenton Bostic and Beginners & Intermediate – 9:00 – 12:30 Gabriel Priest had three hits. Westyn Free breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided Hill, Cameron McKvian, and Zach Dryden had two hits, and Grayson Clinic 2 Canady, Landon Clifton, Caleb Fowl- Advanced – 12:00 – 3:00 er and Jack Coleman had one hit. Free lunch and refreshments provided Columbus Youth Art Enrichment Clinic Dates :July 11 – 13, 2016 Dixie Youth Location: Columbus County Arts Council Cerro Gordo remained undefeated Girls and Boys ages 6-11 - Time 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Monday with a 22-6 win over Chad- Cost of clinic $20.00 free breakfast, lunch and refreshments for participants bourn with Ty Bowen getting four Limited to 18 participants hits, and Brian Stewart and J.T. Pate each getting three hits. Hinson Hayes had two hits with Matthew Ivey,Troy Greene and Evan Ward getting one hit. Greene and Ward had doubles. Lake Tabor Bass Tournament set for May 23 Pate got the pitching win while Haynes The 12th annual Lake Tabor set for 6 a.m., with weigh in at 2 mation, call Donald James at and Ward also took turns on the Bass Tournament will be held p.m. Lunch will be provided for 653-5310 or the Chamber office mound. Saturday, May 28. Blast-off is participants. For more infor- at 377-3012. Columbus Literacy Golf Tournament set for June 3 PLEASE players. Columbus County Literacy and female) and Longest Drive Silver Sponsors — $400; one RECYCLE Council’s fifth annual “Super (male and female). team entry, Mulligans for all Ball” golf tournament will be There will be one Mulligan players. held Friday, June 3 at Land-O- per player at $5 each. Bronze Sponsor — $300; one Lakes Golf Course. There will be a 50/50 draw- team entry. June 10 is the rain date. ing, with half to the Literacy Organizers are seeking hole Registration, lunch and Council and half to the win- sponsors at $100 per hole. distribution of “goody bags” ner. Local rules will apply. All Cost is $50 per golfer, $200 will take place from 11 a.m. proceeds benefit the Columbus per team. Pre-registration until noon. Following comple- County Literacy Council. should be made by May 23 and tion of 18 holes, there will be Sponsorships at three levels checks mailed to: Columbus Royce Woolfolk, a sophomore from Richmond, Va., pro- an awards dinner with spe- are available and will include County Literacy Council, P.O. vided plenty of versatility for the 2016 Southeastern Com- cial recognition to first- and sponsor signs at tee box and Box 964, Whiteville, NC 28472. munity College baseball team as hitter, outfielder, base- second-place teams as well as recognition in local papers: For more information call 910- runner and pitcher. Coach Milan Rasic’s Rams compiled a door prizes. Gold Sponsors — $600; two 642-2442 or email cclcread12@ season record of 22 wins and 25 losses this spring. Prizes will also be awarded team entries, Mulligans for all for Closest to the Pin (male biz After You Read. The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 3-B

2016 Columbus County middle school softball, baseball champions

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Central Hornets, A League Baseball champions

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After running to first-place finishes in the Playing her first year on the Gator varsity softball The Viking junior is the daughter of Latonya The junior was a consistent top finisher for the 300-meter hurdles at the Three Rivers Con- team as a sophomore was a big experience for the Hamilton. Reaves competes in the 100 and TRC champion Stallion golf team. He finished ference and Mid-East 1A Regional meets, the ECHS sophomore, who just turned 16. Splitting 200-meter dashes, the 4x100 and 4x200-meter seventh in the 2A Mideast Regional and 16th in the WHS sophomore has her sights set on the time between left field and second base, Lennon relays and the long jump for West Columbus. state 1A track and field championships this 2A state tournament. Bryant says, “I’ve played golf usually batted seventh in the order for Coach Mor- Reaves says, “I like the thrill I get when I’m Friday at the N.C. A&T University track in gan Jacobs’ Lady Gators, which finished third in for as long as I can remember. I fell in love with the running a race.” WCHS Track coach Timmy Greensboro. Last year, as a 14-year-old fresh- the Three Rivers Conference regular-season play game and have stuck with it ever since.” He gives man, she placed fourth in the state meet. She and runner-up in the TRC Tournament. “It was a Jones has been her biggest influence. “He his granddad, Lloyd Bryant, credit for getting him holds the state’s best time among girls 1A good year even though it ended in such a tough always is encouraging me to improve.” Her started and serving as a mentor. Bryant said that 300-meter hurdlers in the 1A division. Her way,” said the daughter of Forrest and Ruthie Len- best track moment was meeting the qualify- any of his three holes in one would be his biggest best time is 47.2 seconds, run last week at the non. The Lady Gators dropped a heart-breaker to ing time to compete in the regionals. Reaves golf thrill. He says there is not one particular golf Mid-East Regional at Rocky Point. She will Princeton by a 3-2 score in the second round of the plans to join the Army and “travel the world” skill that is consistently his best. When Bryant also run on the Lady Wolfpack’s 4x400 relay state 1A playoffs last weekend to end their season. after graduating from high school. When isn’t playing golf he likes to play corn hole and team at Saturday’s state meet. “I went out for ECHS carried a 2-0 win into the final inning before not running, she enjoys dancing. Reaves ping-pong. He has been a member of the bowling track last year and got to where I loved it,” Princeton rallied to win. “It was a hard loss to is a member of the West Columbus color said the daughter of Shenell Hargrove and team at SCHS for three years. His favorite school take because we had worked so hard as a team guard. Science is her favorite subject area in Reggie McDonald. “I’m looking forward to the this season.” Lennon, who also plays volleyball subject area is history. Tiger Woods and Tom Brady school and pizza is her favorite food. Reaves state meet and I hope to finish well.” She will at ECHS, is looking forward to two more years of are his favorite athletes. Bryant describes himself be among 17 WHS girls and boys participants Lady Gator athletics. An honor roll student, she describes herself as, “very outgoing. I like as, “competitive, but laid back sometimes. I like to competing Friday at Greensboro. is hoping to one day attend law school. to be around positive people.” enjoy the moment.”

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bobby hinson construction 2014 ford econoline 350 Super disPlay model clearance 2 br, 2 BATH house, carport, $650 neW office for rent, conve- on 02/05/1998 in Book 0549, Page Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- Duty XLT, 15 passenger, loaded, tilt sale. Several beautiful homes to month. Security deposit required. Call nient location near hospital. Call 910- 0488 in Columbus County Records, ging, lots and hedge rows with mini and cruise, 38k. $26,900. Fair Bluff choose from. Save thousands! Oak- 910-368-6652. 640-8098 State of NC. excavator. Call 640-7606. wood Homes. 910-654-4128. Ford. 910-649-7531 Save and except any releases, deeds casey register eXcavation 2015 ford escaPe se, Turbo of release or prior conveyances of Service. Lot clearing, pond building, SYNC, auto, MyFord Touch, with record. bush-hogging etc. Call 770-4683 or camera, 22k, $22,500. Fair Bluff Ford 2 bedroom aPartment. No pets. administrators notice to Said property is commonly known as 212-8654 910-649-7531 1 acre lot Lake Waccamaw, Beau- Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call creditors 115 Seal Street, Tabor City, NC 28463. tiful corner lot, corner Lakeview and 642-4049. Columbus County Estate File No.: A cash deposit (no personal checks) doWn south laWn scaPing Ash view of lake. Ready to build on. Free estimates. Steven Stanley 843- 15E293 of five percent (5%) of the purchase $45,000. Call Dan or Mazie Smith, MADISON HILL APARTMENTS 333-1649, Eddie Lewis 910-317-1740 All persons, firms or corporations hav- price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars 252-926-9131. 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 2005 harley Dyna Super Glide ing claims against Christopher Mor- One Bedroom Apts. ($750.00), whichever is greater, will larry hinson’s bacKhoe pearl black, gray motor, wheels, 30K 50-75 ft Water front lots for ris Long, deceased, late of Columbus Laundry Facilities • Community be required at the time of the sale. All types of backhoe work, lot clear- new coats, vest & helmets, tires, bat- sale at Lake Waccamaw. Call 910- room • 24 hours maintenance County, North Carolina, are notified to Following the expiration of the statu- ing, sand, top soil and marl. tery. Service records. One owner. 642-8527. Rental assistance up to 100% exhibit the same to the undersigned tory upset bid period, all the remain- Call 654-4503. $11,000 negotiable. Danny’s Barber on or before August 12, 2016 or this Shop. 654-4440 lot for sale: Williams Township/ based on income. Income ing amounts are immediately due and name your Price lawn mowing, Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- restriction may apply notice will be plead in bar of recov- owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHAS- pressure washing, etc. Your price we ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Seniors 62 years and older ery. All persons indebted to the said ERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX mow. Handy Man Lawncare. (Reason- 910-642-8883 estate will please make immediate AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR able). 918-5353. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm payment to the undersigned. THEIR DEED. ****Publisher’s Notice**** Professionally Managed by sKiP’s laWn care & pressure This is the 12th day of May 2016. Said property to be offered pursuant equal housing opportunity Community Management washing, utility tractor work, etc. u.s. national FOREST FRONT LIQ- Ricky Cribb, Administrator of the to this Notice of Sale is being offered All real estate advertised herein is Corporation 910-234-3418 subject to the Federal Fair Housing UIDATION! 5 Acres $9,900! This Pristine Estate of Christopher Morris Long for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS Act, North Carolina and Columbus Preserve Property Borders The Coun- C/O of his attorney, IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- try’s Best Trail System! Call Today For Renee Williamson Bloodworth, sentations of warranty relating to the gal to advertise any preference, limita- A Preview Showing 1-888-270-4695. tion, or discrimination based on race, Attorney at Law title or any physical, environmental, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial PO BOX 129 health or safety conditions existing in, status or national origin, or intention Atkinson, NC 28421 on, at, or relating to the property being to make any such preferences, limi- uPstairs unfurnished 1br May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2016 offered for sale. This sale is made tation or discrimination. We will not aPt living room, kitchen & bath. No subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, knowingly accept any advertising for 78+/-acres land AUCTION Cart- pets. Deposit required. $300 month. 2012 Kia soul +, auto, Plus Trim real estate which is in violation of the eret County, NC, Excellent Timber & 910-642-6079 Mon-Fri. amended notice of any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- Pkg., steering auto control, alloys, law. All persons are hereby informed Waterfront Tracts, offered divided, cial assessments, easements, rights that all dwellings advertised are avail- foreclosure sale 53k. $12,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- frontage on Dumpling Creek, abun- of way, deeds of release, and any 649-7531 able on an equal opportunity basis. To dant highway frontage, OnLine Bid- complain of discrimination, call HUD other encumbrances or exceptions ding May 13 thru May 26. www.Hou- 15 SP 178 toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. of record. To the best of the knowl- 2013 ford fiesta sedan se trunk seAuctionCompany.com. 252-729- 2 bedroom mobile home, East- NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS spoiler, moonroof, alum wheels, 58k. 1162. NCAL#7889 over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. COUNTY edge and belief of the undersigned, $10,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 642-4049. Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale the current owner(s) of the property is/are Benjamin Curry and wife, Edna 2014 ford fusion s, 2.5L auto, 2 br mobile home furnished for contained in that certain Deed of Trust 3 br, 1 bath 1,300 sq. ft. house for Mae Curry. SYNC, ABS brakes, local trade, 30k. rent in the Chadbourn area. Call 910- executed by Benjamin Curry and Edna sale with 16x30 ft workshop in Bruns- $15,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- 654-4130. Mae Curry to S. Harris, Trustee(s), An Order for possession of the prop- wick. Call 910-642-9288 7531 which was dated January 17, 2008 and erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. 3 br, 1 1/2 bath mobile home. 3 br, 1 bath 4.5 acres $79,000 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and 2014 ford mustang 3.7L V6 On 1/2 acre with fenced yard 5 min- recorded on January 18, 2008 in Book Clarkton. 4BR 1 bath fixer upper. against the party or parties in posses- convertible auto, SYNC, Tech pack, utes from Walmart. CH/air, stove, 918 at Page 188, Columbus County 1 acre large 3 bedroom, 2 bath sion by the clerk of superior court of alloys, 25k. $19,900. Fair Bluff Ford. $49,000. Whiteville. 727-450-9005 washer/dryer, & refrigerator. $475 per Registry, North Carolina. house. Garage/workshop. Near the county in which the property is 910-649-7531 mo. plus deposit & references. Ready Default having been made of the note 4 br, 2 1/2 bath, 1 1/2 car garage, Whiteville. No pets. 910-640-3896. to see. Call 910-770-2407 after 5 pm thereby secured by the said Deed of sold. Any person who occupies the 2014 nissan maXima 3.5 S, V6, new hardwood floors, study or office, 2 bedroom, 2 bath house for rent. or 414-759-3655 anytime. property pursuant to a rental agree- auto CVT, intell.Key Push-Button handicap accessible, near hospital. Trust and the undersigned, Trustee $750. Near South Columbus School. ment entered into or renewed on start, 25k. $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford. $189,900. 910-625-7727 3 br 2 bath house. Freshly remodeled Services of Carolina, LLC, having been Excellent condition. Large walk in or after October 1, 2007, may, after 910-649-7531 in good location North of Whiteville. substituted as Trustee in said Deed of for sale by oWner Hallsboro 5 closets. Porches, carport. Good receiving the notice of sale, terminate Whiteville City Schools district, $575, Trust, and the holder of the note evi- acre 3 BR, 2 baths, carport, stick built neighborhood. Application and ref- 2015 nissan altima 2.5 S, intelli- dep. & references. 910-640-2597 dencing said default having directed the rental agreement by providing writ- 2007. $125,000 firm. 910-640-7832. erences required. No pets. Call 910- key w/push-button start, Bluetooth, that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, ten notice of termination to the land- 16k. $17,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- for sale by oWner- 3 BR, 1 BA 234-9273. lord, to be effective on a date stated 649-7531 the undersigned Substitute Trustee house for sale on .5 acre lot. Located 2 br house for rent. No pets. Ref- will offer for sale at the courthouse in the notice that is at least 10 days, N. of Hallsboro. 231-4637. erences and deposit required. Call for lease - Available medium offic- door of the county courthouse where but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of house for sale 4 BR., 2 bath, 910-642-8485 es 4 room. Memory Plaza. Call Mem- the property is located, or the usual sale, provided that the mortgagor has with fire place w/work shop & large 2 br, 1 bath unfurnished house ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. and customary location at the county not cured the default at the time the 2014 ford f-150 Xl reg cab 4x2 shelter. Hallsboro. 910-641-4136. Whiteville City limits. $495 plus $495 courthouse for conducting the sale for lease - Small 3 room office tenant provides the notice of termina- long bed, power plus pack, cruise, deposit. 910-641-1925. available. Memory Plaza. Call Memory on May 26, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will tion [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon trailer hitch, 21k. $22,800. Fair Bluff Enterprises 910-642-5824. sell to the highest bidder for cash the eXecutive residence for lease Ford. 910-649-7531 following described property situat- termination of a rental agreement, the by non-smokers. Two BR, one bath for rent Downtown Commercial 2016 singleWide. Wind Zone II. ed in Columbus County, North Caro- tenant is liable for rent due under the on Wyche Street in delightful White- Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. rental agreement prorated to the effec- Starting at $29,000. Call Oakwood ville. Hardwood floors, carpet, car- lina, to wit: Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. tive date of the termination. Homes. 910-654-4128 port, H&AC, storage building, library/ ALL that certain parcel of land in South for rent/lease - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 If the trustee is unable to convey title 2013 ford edge sel, 3.5L V6 auto, must be moved - for sale 3Br, 1.5 den, nice yard in quiet neighborhood. Williams Township, Columbus County, room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- to this property for any reason, the SYNC, heated leather, 36k, $24,900. bath singlewide Win Zone-II, Call after References and deposit required. State of NC, as more fully described in ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. sole remedy of the purchaser is the Fair Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 5pm 910-234-6720 $750 per month. 910-840-1278. Book 0549 Page 0488, being known and designated as Lots 16, 17, 18 return of the deposit. Reasons of such and 19, J. E. Faircloth Subdivision, inability to convey include, but are not and being shown on that Plat entitled limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy Survey for Benjamin Curry and wife, petition prior to the confirmation of Edna Mae Curry, filed in Plat Book the sale and reinstatement of the loan 3, at Page 59. Survey by Soles and without the knowledge of the trustee. Walker, P.A., R.L.S. If the validity of the sale is challenged John Donoghue Automotive by any party, the trustee, in their sole BEING the same Fee Simple Proper- ty conveyed by Warranty Deed from discretion, if they believe the challenge Willard Duncan and Hilda N. Dun- to have merit, may request the court to can husband and wife to Benjamin declare the sale to be void and return Curry and Edna Mae Curry husband the deposit. The purchaser will have and wife, dated 02/03/1998 recorded no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 15 Chevy City Express 16 Chevy Silverado Substitute Trustee #11155 Mayhem Edition, 4x4, Crew Cab, #P11399 Brock & Scott, PLLC THOMPSON Attorneys for Trustee Services of Car- NEW olina, LLC ESTATES 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 APARTMENTS Wilmington, NC 28403 103 Jones Place PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 Whiteville, NC File No.: 15-02616-FC01 Now accepting applications. May 12, 19, 2016 Was $24,325 Was $56,431 1 bedroom units, handicap accessible units available. chiller bids Total electric with range & $ $ refrigerator furnished. Columbus County Board of Educa- , tion will be accepting bids until May SALE SALE , Community room and 21 507 44 975 31, 2016 at 2:00pm for the replace- laundry room on site. Head ment of 3 Air Cooled Liquid Chillers: of household must be 62 or 1@ South Columbus High School, 1@ older. Rent based on income. East Columbus High School and 1@ Office Hours Williams Township School. Specifica- 16 Chevy Colorado 16 Chevy Equinox Monday - Friday tions can be picked up at Columbus Crew Cab, LT, #11414 #11262 9:00 am - 3:00 pm County Schools Plant Operations 5487 640-3315 Silver Spoon Rd. Whiteville N.C. Mon- NEW NEW day- Friday 7:00am until 4:00pm. Bids should be for each individual Chiller. Columbus County Board of Educa- tion reserves the right to refuse/reject any or all bids. Metropolitan Property Management May 19, 23, 26, 2016

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notice of is the return of the deposit. Reasons limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy Under and by virtue of the power and any reason, the Purchaser at the sale Date: May 24, 2016 of such inability to convey include, but petition prior to the confirmation of authority contained in the above-ref- shall be entitled only to a return of the Time: 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter foreclosure sale are not limited to, the filing of a bank- the sale and reinstatement of the loan erenced deed of trust and because of deposit paid. The Purchaser shall as the agenda will allow ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- without the knowledge of the trustee. default in the payment of the secured have no further recourse against the Meeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, NORTH CAROLINA tion of the sale and reinstatement of If the validity of the sale is challenged indebtedness and failure to perform Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Sub- 24 Hill Plaza COLUMBUS COUNTY the loan without the knowledge of the by any party, the trustee, in their sole the stipulation and agreements therein stitute Trustee or the attorney of any Conditional Use Permit: Request from IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Substitute Trustee. If the validity of discretion, if they believe the chal- contained and, pursuant to demand of of the foregoing. Phil McPherson for a conditional use TICE the sale is challenged by any party, lenge to have merit, may request the the owner and holder of the secured SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD permit for a Bed and Breakfast at 209 SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION the Substitute Trustee, in his sole dis- court to declare the sale to be void debt, the undersigned substitute trust- TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid- East Wyche Street (tax parcel #4173). BEFORE THE CLERK cretion, if he believes the challenge to and return the deposit. The purchaser ee will expose for sale at public auction ing in the property, be advised that Citizens interested in the proposal 16 SP 35 have merit, may request the Court to will have no further remedy. to the highest bidder for cash at the an Order for Possession of the prop- are invited to attend and participate IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- declare the sale to be void and return Additional Notice for Residential Prop- usual place of sale at the county court- erty may be issued in favor of the pur- in the public hearing. Changes may SURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXE- the deposit. The purchaser will have erty with Less than 15 rental units, house of said county at 10:00AM on chaser. Also, if your lease began or be made in the above proposal as CUTED BY CORDELIA G. JONES, no further remedy. including Single-Family Residential May 26, 2016 the following described was renewed on or after October 1, a result of debate, objection, or dis- UNMARRIED TO LINDA H. GANEY, DATED AND POSTED this 5th day of Real Property. real estate and any other improve- 2007, be advised that you may termi- cussion. TRUSTEE FOR RIEGELWOOD FED- May, 2016. An order for possession of the proper- ments which may be situated thereon, nate the rental agreement upon writ- Hiram J. Marziano, II ERAL CREDIT UNION DATED AND John C. Wessell, III, Substitute Trustee ty may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. in Columbus County, North Carolina, ten notice to the landlord, to be effec- City of Whiteville RECORDED APRIL 28, 2005 IN BOOK Wessell & Raney, L.L.P. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and being more particularly described tive on a date stated in the notice that Planning Director 813 AT PAGE 601, COLUMBUS P.O. Box 1049 and against the party or parties in as follows: is at least 10 days, but no more than 910-640-1380 COUNTY REGISTRY Wilmington, NC 28402 possession by the clerk of superior BEING all of that 2.00 acre tract of 90 days, after the sale date contained May 12, 19, 2016 See Book RB 1122 at Page 277 for May 19, 26, 2016 court of the county in which the prop- land, more or less, as shown on a in the notice of sale, provided that the notice to creditors instrument appointing John C. Wes- erty is sold. “Plat for Jeffrey M. Latta”, dated April mortgagor has not cured the default at Having qualified as Administrator of sell, III Substitute Trustee notice of Any person who occupies the prop- 17, 2003, which is recorded in Deed the time notice of termination is pro- the ESTATE OF MARTHA BROWN Under and by virtue of the power of erty pursuant to a rental agreement Book 749, at Page 538 of the Colum- vided. You may be liable for rent due foreclosure sale STORY BUFFKIN, late of the County sale contained in the above Deed of entered into or renewed on or after bus County Register of Deeds. under the agreement prorated to the of Columbus, State of North Caro- Trust, the property secured by the October 1, 2007, may after receiving And Being more commonly known as: effective date of the termination. 16 SP 45 lina, I, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 28A-14- above Deed of Trust being present- the notice of foreclosure sale, termi- 981 Pierce Cemetery Rd, Hallsboro, The date of this Notice is May 5, 2016. Under and by virtue of the power of 1, hereby notify all persons, firms and ly owned by the heirs of Cordelia G. nate the rental agreement by provid- NC 28442 Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells sale contained in a certain Deed of corporations having claims against Jones, and by virtue of an Order of the ing written notice of termination to The record owner(s) of the property, as Substitute Trustee Trust made by Wayne D. Miller to the decedent to present them to the Clerk of Superior Court of Columbus the landlord, to be effective on a date reflected on the records of the Register 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Williamson Walton and Scott LLP, undersigned by the 28th day of July, County, North Carolina, default hav- stated in the notice that is at least 10 of Deeds, is/are Brenda S. Yovanovich. Charlotte, NC 28216 Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of June, 2016, or this Notice will be pled in bar ing been made in the payment of the days but not more than 90 days, after The property to be offered pursuant (704) 333-8107 2009, and recorded in Book RB 962, of their recovery. All persons indebt- indebtedness thereby secured and the sale date contained in this notice to this notice of sale is being offered http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ Page 728, in Columbus County Reg- ed to the Estate will make immediate the Deed of Trust being by its terms of sale, provided that the mortgagor for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS 15-071329 istry, North Carolina, default having payment to the undersigned’ subject to foreclosure, the Substitute has not cured the default at the time IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee May 12, 19, 2016 been made in the payment of the note This the 28th day of April, 2016. Trustee will offer for sale the lands con- the tenant provides the notice of ter- nor the holder of the note secured by thereby secured by the said Deed of Billy B. Buffkin, Administrator veyed in the Deed of Trust, together mination. Upon termination of a rent- the deed of trust, being foreclosed, notice of special Trust and the undersigned, Substi- 265 Singletary Road with any residence and other improve- al agreement, the tenant is liable for nor the officers, directors, attorneys, tute Trustee Services, Inc. having called meeting Whiteville, NC 28472 ments situated thereon, to the high- rent due under the rental agreement employees, agents or authorized rep- been substituted as Trustee in said O. RICHARD WRIGHT, JR., est bidder for cash at the front door prorated to the effective date of the resentative of either Trustee or the lake Waccamaw Deed of Trust by an instrument duly ESQUIRE of the Columbus County Courthouse termination. holder of the note make any repre- recorded in the Office of the Register board of WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER in Whiteville, Columbus County, North SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- sentation or warranty relating to the of Deeds of Columbus County, North & MOSS, PLLC Carolina on Thursday, June 2, 2016, at ES, INC. title or any physical, environmental, commissioners Carolina and the holder of the note Attorneys at Law 11:00 a.m., the lands lying and being SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE health or safety conditions existing in, evidencing said indebtedness hav- Post Office Box 457 in Chadbourn Township, Columbus c/o Hutchens Law Firm on, at or relating to the property being FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ing directed that the Deed of Trust be Tabor City, North Carolina 28463 County, North Carolina, and being P.O. Box 1028 offered for sale. Any and all responsi- The Lake Waccamaw Board of Com- foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- Telephone: (910) 653-2082/3682 more particularly described as follows: 4317 Ramsey Street bilities or liabilities arising out of or in missioners will conduct a called meet- tute Trustee will offer for sale at the April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2016 Lying and being in the Town of Chad- Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 any way relating to any such condition ing on Friday, May 20, 2016 for the courthouse door in the City of White- bourn, Chadbourn Township, Colum- Phone No: (910) 864-3068 expressly are disclaimed. This sale purpose of preparing the 2016-2017 ville, Columbus County, North Caro- notice to eXecutor bus County, North Carolina: https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com is made subject to all prior liens and annual budget. The meeting will be lina, or the customary location desig- Having qualified as Executor of the All of Lot No. 7 containing 0.29 acres, Case No: 1178674 (FC.FAY) encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and held at the Lake Waccamaw Town nated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM estate of Reid H. Jones, deceased, more or less, as shown and delineated May 12, 19, 2016 assessments including but not limited Hall at 9:00 a.m. The public is encour- on May 24, 2016 and will sell to the late of Columbus County, the under- on map entitled “Final Survey Plat for to any transfer tax associated with the aged to attend. highest bidder for cash the following signed hereby notifies all persons Strawberry Fields Subdivision, Phase foreclosure. A deposit of five percent Mayor Daniel Hilburn real estate situated in the County of notice of sale having claims against the estate of I, Revised” dated February 24, 2005, (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven Town of Lake Waccamaw Columbus, North Carolina, and being said decedent to present them to the prepared by Soles & Walker, PA, PLS hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), which- 205 Flemington Drive more particularly described as follows: IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE undersigned within three (3) months recorded in Plat Book 78, Page 9 of the ever is greater, is required and must be Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 All that certain parcel of land lying and OF NORTH CAROLINA from the date of the first publication, Columbus County Registry. tendered in the form of certified funds May 9, 19, 2016. being situated in the County of Colum- SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION or this notice will be pleaded in bar of The above described tract is a portion at the time of the sale. This sale will be bus, State of NC, to-wit: COLUMBUS COUNTY their recovery. All persons indebted to of that property conveyed by Deed held open ten days for upset bids as To arrive at the beginning point begin 15SP121 notice of Public said estate will please make immedi- dated July 10, 2003 from Jimmy O. required by law. Following the expira- at a point in the center line of Acade- IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE- ate payment. Mauldin and wife, Joyce G. Mauldin tion of the statutory upset period, all hearing my Street, which point is 608 feet east CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST This the 9th day of May, 2016. to North Carolina Conference South- remaining amounts are IMMEDIATE- of the intersection of the center line EXECUTED BY BRENDA S. YOVA- Whiteville city Howard A. Jones eastern Jurisdiction of the United LY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit of N.C. 904, as measured along the NOVICH DATED APRIL 21, 2010 Executor of the estate of Methodist Church, Inc. recorded in funds in a timely manner will result in a council center line of Academy Street, as now AND RECORDED IN BOOK RB 982 Reid H. Jones Book 743, Page 262 of the Columbus AT PAGE 961 IN THE COLUMBUS Declaration of Default and any deposit existing; thence South 23 degrees 15 The Whiteville City Council will hold a 1402 James Street County Registry. COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH will be frozen pending the outcome of minutes East 27 feet to the southerly public hearing as follows: Whiteville, N.C. 28472 Subject to the restrictions and cove- CAROLINA any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2016 nants for Strawberry Field Subdivision margin of Academy Street marked by as shown in Declaration dated April 6, a nail in an oak tree root, THE REAL 2005 and recorded in Book 811, Page PLACE OF BEGINNING of this con- 437 of the Columbus County Registry. veyance; thence South 23 degrees 15 The above described property is the minutes East 318.70 feet to a point in same property as conveyed in Deed the line of Waddell; thence with the THE DEALER YOU CAN TRUST dated April 28th 2005 from North line of Waddell North 67 degrees 15 Carolina Conference Southeastern minutes East 90 feet to a point, corner 2012 Suzuki SX4 LE Popular 2008 Ford Edge Limited 2012 Kia Soul + Jurisdiction of the United Methodist to Waddell and Barnes; thence North Church, Inc. to Cordelia Gray Jones 23 degrees 15 minutes West 318.70 recorded in Book 813, Page 599 of the feet to the southerly margin of Acad- Columbus County Registry. emy Street; thence along the South- Property Address: 118 Trinity Court, erly margin of Academy Street South Chadbourn, NC 28431 67 degrees 15 minutes West 90 feet Should the property be purchased by to the beginning, containing 0.66 acre, a third party, that person must pay the more or less. The above described is tax of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One from a survey by Jimmy H. Turner, Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by Registered Surveyor, dated August N.C.G.S. §7A-308(a)(1) and may also 24, 1972, a plat of said survey being be required to pay revenue stamps on recorded in Plat Book 13, Page 49, 36,303 miles 121,030 miles 53,294 miles the Substitute Trustee’s Deed. Columbus County Registry. Reference Blue $8,999 Creme Brulee $11,500 Red The property to be offered pursuant is hereby made to Will Book 6, Page $12,500 to this Notice of Sale is being offered 548, Office of Clerk of Superior Court for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS of Columbus County. Together with IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Substi- improvements located thereon; said 2014 Ford Focus SE 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2013 Dodge Journey Crew tute Trustee nor the holder of the Note property being located at 803 Acad- secured by the Deed of Trust being emy Street, Fair Bluff, North Carolina. foreclosed, nor the officers, direc- Being the same as conveyed to Orpah tors, attorneys, employees, agents or Koonce Bailey, widow to Jimmy L. authorized representatives of either Hilbourn and wife, Minnie Marie Hil- the Substitute Trustee or the holder bourn, recorded in Book 267, Page of the Note make any representation 526, Columbus County Registry. or warranty relating to the title or any The property hereinabove described physical, environmental, health or was acquired by Grantor by instru- safety conditions existing in, on, at or ment recorded in Deed Book 815, relating to the property being offered Page 778, Columbus County Registry. for sale, and any and all responsibili- Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- 26,175 miles 16,803 miles 33,409 miles ties or liabilities arising out of or in cretion, delay the sale for up to one Black $13,900 Silver $17,900 Silver $17,900 any way relating to any such condi- hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. tion expressly are disclaimed. Also, Should the property be purchased by this property is being sold subject to a third party, that party must pay the 2014 Ford Fusion SE 2015 Chevy Cruze LTZ 2015 Nissan Rogue Select S all taxes, special assessments, and excise tax, as well as the court costs prior liens or encumbrances of record of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One and any recorded releases. Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). personal checks) of five percent (5%) The property to be offered pursuant to of the purchase price, or Seven Hun- this notice of sale is being offered for dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, is greater, will be required at the time WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor of the sale. Following the expiration of the holder of the note secured by the the statutory upset bid period, all the deed of trust/security agreement, or remaining amounts are immediately both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- due and owing. cers, directors, attorneys, employees, An order for possession of the property agents or authorized representative of 23,557 miles 30,015 miles 26,865 miles may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. either the Trustee or the holder of the White Platinum $18,500 White $18,500 Burgundy $18,900 §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser note make any representation or war- and against the party or parties in ranty relating to the title or any physi- possession by the Clerk of Superior cal, environmental, health or safety 2014 Ford Mustang Conv. 2015 Nissan Frontier SV 2015 Ford F-150 XLT Court of the County in which the prop- conditions existing in, on, at or relat- erty is sold. Any person who occu- ing to the property being offered for pies the property pursuant to a rental sale, and any and all responsibilities agreement entered into or renewed or liabilities arising out of or in any on or after October 1, 2007 may, after way relating to any such condition receiving the notice of sale, terminate expressly are disclaimed. Also, this the rental agreement by providing writ- property is being sold subject to all ten notice of termination to the land- taxes, special assessments, and prior lord, to be effective on a date stated in liens or encumbrances of record and the notice that is at least 10 days, but any recorded releases. Said property no more than 90 days, after the sale is also being sold subject to applicable date contained in the notice of sale, Federal and State laws. 15,264 miles A deposit of five percent (5%) of the 26,029 miles 11,840 miles provided that the mortgagor has not Black White White $32,500 cured the default at the time the ten- purchase price, or seven hundred fifty $23,800 $25,500 ant provides the notice of termination. dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, Upon termination of a rental agree- is required and must be tendered in ment, the tenant is liable for rent due the form of certified funds at the time under the rental agreement pro-rated of the sale. FAIR BLUFF FORD to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title If the Substitute Trustee is unable to to this property for any reason, the Hwy. 76/Main St., Fair Bluff, NC (910) 649-7531 convey title to this property for any rea- sole remedy of the purchaser is the son, the sole remedy of the purchaser return of the deposit. Reasons of such (888) 870-FORD Monday-Friday 8-7 • Saturday 8-2 inability to convey include, but are not 8B - The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016

notice to creditors to said Estate will please make imme- ent them to the undersigned within ers to carry their services and sta- DW Amerika, Outdoor Channel (SD NORTH CAROLINA diate payment to the undersigned at three (3) months from the date of the Public notice tions routinely expire from time to & HD), Aspire, FM (SD & HD), Fuse COLUMBUS COUNTY the following address: first publication, or this notice will be time. We are usually able to obtain (SD & HD), Weather Channel (SD & The undersigned, ROBERT CHRIS- This the 5th day of May, 2016. pleaded in bar of their recovery. All The Individuals with Disabilities Edu- renewals or extensions of such HD), GolTV (SD & HD). TIAN DEW, having qualified as Exec- JENNIFER F. FLOYD, persons indebted to said estate will cation Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law agreements, but in order to comply In addition, from time to time we utor of the Estate of JAMES R. DEW CO-ADMINISTRATRIX please make immediate payment. 108,446) Project is presently being with applicable regulations, we must make certain changes in the ser- deceased, late of Columbus County, 16407 Rough & Ready Road This the 19th day of May, 2016. amended. The project describes inform you when an agreement is vices that we offer in order to better NC, this is to notify all persons having Fair Bluff, NC 28439 Treka McMillian the Special Education programs that about to expire. The following agree- serve our customers. The following claims against said Estate to present RUBY M. McPHERSON, Administratrix of the estate of Flemington Academy proposes for ments are due to expire soon, and we changes are planned: them to the undersigned Executor on CO-ADMINISTRATRIX Kena Dawn McMillian Federal funding for the 2016-2017 may be required to cease carriage of On or after May 25th, Tennis Channel or before August 7, 2016 at Powell 557 Williamson Road 2721 Glasshouse Rd school year. Interested persons are one or more of these services/sta- (SD & HD) will be made available with & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Evergreen, NC 28438”“ Jamestown, N.C. 27282 encouraged to review amendment tions in the near future: WILM (SD Variety Pass/Preferred TV in addition Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2016 to the project and make comments & HD), WILM D2, Azteca America, to Sports Pass. will be pled in bar of their recovery. Attorneys at Law Youtoo, RFD HD, Pivot, HBO (SD & On or about July 6th, the POP scroll- notice to eXecutor concerning the implementation of All persons indebted to said Estate P. O. Box 1467 HD), HBO West (SD & HD), HBO2 Having qualified as Co-Administra- special education under this federal ing guide will no longer be available will please make immediate payment Whiteville, NC 28472 (SD & HD), HBO2 West, HBO Signa- tors of the estate of Joseph Everette program. All comments will be con- with Starter TV. This affects the fol- to the undersigned Executor. May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 ture (SD & HD), HBO Signature West, Thompson, deceased, late of Colum- sidered prior to submission of the lowing areas: Bladenboro, Elizabeth- This the 3rd day of May, 2016 HBO Family (SD & HD), HBO Fam- town, Whiteville, Chadbourn, Tabor notice to creditors bus County, the undersigned hereby amended project to the North Car- ROBERT CHRISTIAN DEW ily West, HBO Comedy (SD & HD), STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA notifies all persons having claims olina Department of Public Instruc- City, Lake Waccamaw (channel 12). Executor HBO Comedy West, HBO Zone (SD COUNTY OF COLUMBUS against the estate of said decedent tion in Raleigh, NC. The IDEA/Part B Brunswick Co., Southport, Pender/ 321 Jefferson St. & HD), HBO Zone West, HBO Latino The undersigned, NANCY S. COL- to present them to the undersigned project is open to public review and Burgaw and Wilmington (channel 17). Whiteville, NC 28472 (SD & HD), HBO On Demand, Cine- LIER, has qualified as Executrix of within three (3) months from the date comments during the week of June WGN America may be repositioned c/o J. Coburn Powell max (SD & HD), Cinemax West (SD the Estate of Lloyd P. Collier, Jr., of the first publication, or this notice 1st-14th in the office of Flemington from Starter TV to Standard TV. Powell & Powell, Attorneys & HD), MoreMAX (SD & HD), More- late of Columbus County, and this will be pleaded in bar of their recov- Academy in the name of Betty Hux. The new services listed below can- PO Box 428 MAX West, ActionMAX (SD & HD), is to notify all persons having claims ery. All persons indebted to said Flemington Academy is located at not be accessed on CableCARD- Whiteville, NC 28472 ActionMAX West, ThrillerMAX (SD against said Estate to present them estate will please make immediate 400 Flemington Dr., Lake Wacca- equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable Telephone: (910) 642-2728 & HD), ThrillerMAX West, OuterMAX to the undersigned on or before payment. maw, NC 28450. Products purchased at retail without May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 2016 (SD & HD), MaxLatino (SD & HD), August 5, 2016, pursuant to North This the 5th day of May, 2016. May 19, 23, 26, 2016 additional, two-way capable equip- 5StarMAX (SD & HD), MovieMAX ment: None at the time. notice to creditors Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, James Allen Thompson (SD & HD), Cinemax On Demand, For more information about your STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA or this notice shall be pled in bar of Co-Administrator time Warner cable TV One (SD & HD), ShopHQ/EVINE local channel line-up, visit www.twc. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS their recovery. All persons indebted 6984 Silverspoon Road Live (SD & HD), POP/TVGN (SD & Time Warner Cable’s agreements com/programmingnotices. The undersigned, ELMER CLINTON to said Estate will please make imme- Clarkton, NC 28433 HD), Music Choice On Demand and with programmers and broadcast- May 19, 2016 BOSWELL, has qualified as Execu- diate payment to the undersigned at Williams Lee Thompson Music Choice (channels 1900-1950), tor of the Estate of PAULA FAYE the following address: Co-Administrator BOSWELL, late of Columbus County, This the 5th day of May, 2016. 86 CJ Hooks Drive and this is to notify all persons having NANCY S. COLLIER, EXECUTRIX Whiteville, NC 28472 claims against said Estate to present P. O. Box 306 May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 them to the undersigned on or before Whiteville, NC 28472 August 12, 2016, pursuant to North Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. Public notice Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Attorneys at Law or this notice shall be pled in bar of P. O. Box 1467 columbus county their recovery. All persons indebt- Whiteville, NC 28472 budget hearing ed to said Estate will please make May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2016 immediate payment to the under- The public will take notice the Pro- notice to eXecutor signed at the following address: posed Budget for Fiscal Year 2016 Having qualified as Administrator of This the 18th day of April, 2016. - 2017 for the County of Columbus the estate of Minnie Delossie Wil- ELMER CLINTON BOSWELL, EXEC- has been submitted to the Board of liams, deceased, late of Columbus UTOR County Commissioners and a copy County, the undersigned hereby noti- 1081 Shade Fisher Road is available for public inspection in fies all persons having claims against Chadbourn, NC 28431 the office of the Clerk to the Board, the estate of said decedent to pres- Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. located at III Washington Street, or ent them to the undersigned within Attorneys at Law the Columbus County Public Library, three (3) months from the date of the P. O. Box 1467 407 North J.K. Powell Boulevard, first publication, or this notice will be Whiteville, NC 28472 Whiteville, North Carolina during nor- pleaded in bar of their recovery. All May 12, 19, 26, June 2, 2016 mal working hours (8:30 A.M. - 5:00 persons indebted to said estate will P.M.) Monday through Friday. please make immediate payment. notice to creditors Notice is hereby given that a Public This the 28th day of April, 2016. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Hearing on the Proposed Budget will Charles Williams COUNTY OF COLUMBUS be held by the Board of Commission- Administrator of the estate of The undersigned, JENNIFER F. ers of Columbus County at 6:00 P.M., Minnie Delossie Williams FLOYD and RUBY M. McPHERSON, Monday, June 06, 2016, in the Com- 1469 Thelbert Drive have qualified as Co-Administrators missioners Chambers, Dempsey B. Fayetteville, NC 28301 of the Estate of BOB MEARES, late Herring Courthouse Annex, 112 West April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2016 of Columbus County, and this is Smith Street, Whiteville, North Car- to notify all persons having claims notice to eXecutor olina. Any person who wishes to be against said Estate to present them Having qualified as Administratrix of heard on the Budget may appear. to the undersigned on or before the estate of Kena Dawn McMillian, Written and oral comments may be August 5, 2016, pursuant to North deceased, late of Columbus Coun- given at this Public Hearing. Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, ty, the undersigned hereby notifies JUNE B. HALL or this notice shall be pled in bar of all persons having claims against Clerk to Board their recovery. All persons indebted the estate of said decedent to pres- May 19, 2016 Living The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016, Section C The imagery of fire fighting

Contibuting photographer Douglas Sasser captured these images May 6 of a controlled training burn at a run-down vacant home on Thurman Road in Hallsboro. Members of the Hallsboro, Lake Waccamaw and White Marsh-Welches Creek volunteer fire departments participated. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016 -- 2C vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 Compassionate Friends Sup- County Dream Center from 6:30- a.m. each Sunday with Sunday port Group (Grief group for par- 7:30 p.m. For more information call SERVICES school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- ents who have lost children to Shelle Blanks at 910-207-8982 or ers night Bible study is held on death) meets at Grace Episco- Yolanda Davis at 704-780-8350. Acme Presbyterian Church, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., Hwy. 87, Riegelwood, holds chil- Victory services are aired week- Whiteville the second Monday A Community Garden is avail- dren’s and adult Sunday School ly on WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle of each month at 7:30 p.m. For able at Chadbourn United Beach, S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. at 9 a.m. with nursery provided, more information call 647-8401. Methodist Church. Persons are with streaming available via the and worship service at 10 a.m. invited to come and plant in the internet. The ministry is located Vietnam Veterans of America with refreshments. raised bed plots. For more in- at 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey Chapter #962 of Columbus formation call 654-5250 or 654- Celebrate Recovery meets at A. Troy is the pastor. For more County meets the first Tuesday 4069 and leave message, name Peace Baptist Church, 653 information call 642-5416 of visit of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 and number. Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each victoryinjesusministries.org S. Madison St., Whiteville. Thursday from 6-9 p.m. For New Ebenezer Faith Ministries The American Legion Post more information call 642-0251. Sandhill MBC church will hold its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and #233 meets the first Tuesday of Partial funding by Good Shep- 4th Sundays - Sunday school at each month at 6 p.m. at 313 Phil- announcements herd Ministries. 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at lips St., Whiteville. Sandhill Missionary Bap- The DivorceCare recovery semi- 11:15 a.m. Intecessory Prayer The American Legion Post tist Church church announce- nar and support group meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible (Submitted photo) #139 meets the second Tuesday ments for July are: at Peace Baptist Church, 653 study/youth night is held every The New Hope Singers 17th anniversary sing will of each month at 7 p.m. at 208 Sunday, May 29 birthday Friday at 7 p.m. Every 2nd and Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each be held Saturday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at New Hope First Ave., Chadbourn. celebrations for April, May 4th Friday is “Dine on us” from Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Child- Baptist Church in the Buckhead community. Other and June during its 11 a.m. care is provided through fifth 6-9 p.m. (Feeding the commu- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post grade. DivorceCare features nity). The church is located at special guests include The Joyfull Echoes of South 8073 meets on the second Tues- worship service. nationally recognized experts 1705 Southport-Supply Road, Carolina, The Heavenly Voices of Wilmington, The day of each month at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at on divorce and recovery topics. Bolivia. Bishop Ronnie McCray Echoes of Faith of Maxton along with the church at the Vietnam Veterans building 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, Seminar sessions include Fac- is the pastor. family singers, The Cummings Brothers and at 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. Bladenboro. ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- Berteneta, The New Hope Youth, Pam and Velton Donald L. Thompson is the ness, Depression, New Relation- Agape House of Worship Military Vet Riders Associa- will hold its Bible study ev- Jacobs and Nadine and Stevie. The church is pastor. ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. located at 7857 Old Lake Road, Bolton. tion meets on the last Monday For more information call Peace ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. and of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Sunday services at 11:30 a.m. Baptist Church at 642-0251 or the Vietnam Veterans building at HOPD Joy night Agape HOW is located at 199 640-7237. The pastor is Chip 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. The House of Prayer and De- Forest Drive, Whiteville. Bennie Hannah. Wednesday at noon. Intercesso- liverance will hold a joy night Benjamin is the pastor. ry prayer and Bible study are on Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets GriefShare seminar and support Thursday nights at 7 p.m. HOPD COMMUNITY on the second Sunday of each service Friday, May 20 at 7 group meets at Peace Bap- Fellowship Independent Bap- is located at 1113 S. Madison month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam p.m. The guest speaker will be tist Church, 653 Love Mill Rd., tist Church will hold its Bible Street. Barbara P. Powell is the NEWS Veterans building at 1028 S. Evangelist Janice Chambers Whiteville, each Thursday from study every Thursday at 7:30 pastor. Madison St., Whiteville. of True Vine Holiness Church. 6-9 p.m. GriefShare is a friend- p.m. The church is located at Barbara Powell is the pas- ly, caring group of people who 3070 Hallsboro Road North. El- First Missionary Baptist Alcoholics Anonymous meets Disabled American Veterans tor. will walk alongside you through der Shawn Maynor is the pastor. Church will hold Sunday wor- at First Presbyterian Church, 511 Chapter #35 meets the second one of life’s most difficult expe- ship services. There will be Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. two services every first through N. Thompson St., Whiteville on riences. For more information Green Chapel Missionary at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. Avants Chapel to call Peace Baptist Church, 642- Baptist Church will hold Sun- fourth Sunday at 8:30 and 11 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday host Rivertown Boys 0251, 640-7237 or 770-1271. day school every Sunday at 10 a.m. The fifth Sunday will be at nights at 8 p.m. A guest speaker Family and Community Hope Chip Hannah is the pastor. a.m. and worship service every 8:30 a.m. only. The church is will be at the meeting on the last Resources Inc. would like per- Avants Chapel will host the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:15 located at 501 Martin Street in Thursday of each month. The sons from 20-40 years of age to Rivertown Boys of Conway, Members of The Lord’s Chapel a.m. and Midweek service ev- Elizabethtown. Cliff E. Freeman church is located on Thompson S.C. Sunday, May 22 at 10:30 are on a mission to provide items attend Community Development ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Jr. is the pastor. Street in Whiteville. meetings on the fourth Thursday a.m. to the community, at a minimal church is located at 14853 Sam New Mt. Zion Missionary Bap- of each month at the Columbus Rev. Mack Watts is the pastor. fee, from their year ‘round back- Potts Hwy., Bolton. Rev. Timothy Narcotics Anonymous meets tist Church Sunday school is yard sale. It is located at 2886 Ray Moss is the pastor. at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. Hallsboro Road South, Halls- held each Sunday at 10 a.m. Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- boro. The shop is open Monday Lynn Hill Baptist Church will and morning worship service days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at Whiteville United Methodist – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and hold a new Sunday school se- each second and fourth Sun- Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” closed on Wednesday. Items ries on “The book of Revela- day beginning at 11 a.m. A 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- donated will be greatly appreci- tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching special prayer time is held each wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s a thought-provoking series of Wednesday at noon and Bible days at 7 p.m. Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth Chapel. power-point messages on the study is held each Wednesday Al-anon meets at First Presbyte- 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 book of Revelation. Sunday evening beginning at 7 p.m. The Good News Community Youth rian Church, 511 N. Thompson school begins at 10 a.m. and the church is located on Mill Pond St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 main worship at 11 a.m. There is Spotlighting Our Volunteers Road in the Brunswick commu- p.m. Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has also an informative power-point nity. For more information call changed the date of their Inform- series on Sundays at 6 p.m. and 445-1022. Rev. Anthony Rowell Diabetes Support Group meets er Bible study from Thursdays Thursdays at 7 p.m. The church is the pastor. at Columbus Regional Health- at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 is located at 620 Lynn Hill Road, care, Education Center, Class- p.m. to benefit seniors who may near the intersection of Hwy. 74 Leamon Rogers Memorial room 2 the second Thursday of not be able to travel at night. For and Union Valley Road. For more Chapel on the Boys and Girls each month at 6 p.m. For more more information call 646-4898. information or directions call Home Campus at Lake Wac- information call Shauna Nobles 914-0002 or 642-5820. Honey Hill Missionary Baptist camaw is now holding a wor- at 642-9458 or 641-8208. services. Sunday school ship service every Sunday morn- Church The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe Brain Injury Support Group meets is held at 10 a.m. and service ing from 9-10 a.m. The service is will hold its council meetings the at Columbus Regional Healthcare, begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night open to the public. The weekly 3rd Thursday of each month at Education Center, Room 1A the service is held at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds worship service will include a second Thursday of each month Wednesday service is at 7:30 on Old Lake Road, Bolton. mixture of traditional and mod- p.m. The church is located at ern messages and music. For at 6 p.m. For more information call 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. The House of Prayer and Deliv- more information call Rev. Mi- Shauna Nobles or Sonja Green at The new pastor is Troy Little. erance will hold its worship ser- chael Jones at 646-3083. 642-8011 ext. 9458. vice every Sunday morning with Victory in Jesus Ministries of Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and Bob & Carolyn Hankins Whiteville will hold two morn- morning worship at 11:15 a.m. Outreach ing worship services. The ser- Weekly services are held each www.whiteville.com

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Tabor Missionary Bap- First St. Paul Missionary Church will hold its spring hold its annual Family and St. James AME Church wick County and Walk Into tist Church will host its third Baptist Church will hold its time revival Wednesday, May Friends Day Sunday, May 29 Men’s Day will be held Sunday, Your Inheritance Outreach annual Health Awareness spring revival Wednesday, 18- Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Sunday school will be held at May 22 at 3:30 p.m. with sev- Ministries will hold a free weekend will be held Satur- May 18-Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. nightly. The theme is “Prepar- 9:45 a.m., followed by the 11 eral men speaking on men of food/clothing giveaway Satur- day, June 4-Sunday, 5. nightly. There will be a differ- ing for greater.” a.m. celebration. The morning the Bible along with the choir day, May 21 from 8 a.m.-until. Saturday the session will ent speaker each night. Wednesday night will fea- message will be given by Rev. begin with light refreshments Faithful Brothers in Christ. The giveaway will be held Dr. Carozell Henry, pastor of The church is located at 701 ture Minister Christian Grate at 8:30 a.m. and proceed with The church is located at 225 at 2072 Longwood Road NW, Crystal Spring Missionary By-Pass South, Campground of Tabor City. panel presentations begin- W. Walter Street. Ash. For more information Baptist Church of Northwest Road. Thursday will be Dr. ning at 9 a.m. The presenters’ Rev. Dewey C. Farmer Jr. is call Rev. William Boynton or along with his church family. Rev. Lester James Frink Sr. Lamont Johnson of Greens- topics will cover integrative the pastor. Elders Utrillia Bryant John- Music will be rendered is the pastor. boro. mental and physical health; son or John H. Johnson III at by both the Graham Chapel Friday will be Elder Colene health disparities and the im- 294-0656. Male Chorus and the Crystal Kelly of Chadbourn. pact on African Americans; Mission Valley OFWBC Little Iron Hill Springs Choir. palliative and hospice care; The church is located at 210 A meal will follow the wor- Sunday night sing MBC Women’s Day Old Stake Road, Chadbourn. and spiritual beliefs as it re- Greater TC 12th ship service. Little Iron Hill Missionary Rev. Jerry Ganus is the lates to physical healing of Mission Valley Original The church is located in the Baptist Church Women’s Day pastor. church anniversary the body. Freewill Baptist Church will East Arcadia community of Sunday, June 5 at 11 a.m., hold a Sunday night sing May will be held Sunday, May 22 at Greater Taberncale Church Riegelwood. Rev. Dr. Covia Stanley, M.D., M 29 at 6 p.m. featuring the “Joy 11:15 a.m. The guest minister Lebanon UMC pork will celebrate its 12th church Rev. William A. Peterson is Div., pastor of Mt. Calvary #1 Rivers” of Marion, S.C. will be Elder Colene Kelly anniversary Sunday, May 29 the pastor. chop plate May 21 at 11:15 a.m. The guest speaker Missionary Baptist Church in The church is located at of First Baptist Missionary Church of Chadbourn. Lebanon United Methodist will be Pastor Gary Carr and Conway, S.C. will be the guest 5634 Lebanon Church Road, Union members of Rev. Leon Dockery is the Church will hold a grilled pork the First Baptist Church choir speaker. Clarendon in the Mollie com- The church is located at pastor. chop plate sale Saturday, May of Keysville, Ga. Lunch will Whiteville Apparel munity. 824 Cherry Grove Road, Cerro 21 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Plates follow the service. The union members of the Rev. Paul Lambert is the Gordo. Rev. Dr. Thomas South- are $8 eat in or take out. The church is located at 683 former Whiteville Apparel pastor. www.whiteville.com erland is the pastor. The church is located on Longwood Road, Ocean Isle will eat lunch Saturday, June James B. White Hwy. South Beach. 4 at 11 a.m. at Southern sizzler. midway between Whiteville Dr. Cathy S. Moore is the For more information call Visit Whiteville.com for the latest news and updates. and Tabor City. pastor. Geneva Thompson at 642-6212. For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our St. James Church Directory . . . African Methodist Episcopal Church Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, 225 West Walter St., Whiteville tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also Church Phone: 910-642-8832 thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- Pastor Phone: 910-655-4620 If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory Rev. Horace R. Lawrence, Pastor cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- The Saint James African Meth- third Sundays, the music is a only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church odist Episcopal Church is the combination of both traditional mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. only AME Church in White- hymns and spiritual songs. The this weekly directory, plus in our web ville. The church was organized fourth Sunday Gospel Choir is AFRICAN-METHODIST Western Prong Baptist Church in 1915 as the “Little Taberna- total spiritual. 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville EPISCOPAL First Baptist Church of Lake Waccamaw Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 cle.” Wednesdays at 6 pm we offer Mount Horeb AME Church 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Lake Waccamaw westernprong.org 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen 910-646-3727 Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am Services are a combination of Bible Study and Prayer Service in Church Phone 654 1887 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, traditional and contemporary an effective casual setting. Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 7:00 pm, Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Group, Sunday School 9:45 am 6:00 pm Bible Study worship. Church School is at We invite you to come and Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Happy Home Baptist Church 7:00 pm Worship Wed. 6:30 pm 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Wednesday 7:00 pm 9:45 am, Praise and Worship is share a radiant expression of Richard Collins, Pastor • 910-642-7284 at 10:45 am, and the traditional God’s love with our congrega- St. James AME Church www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org White Marsh Baptist Church 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville service is at 11 am. tion. Our services extend beyond Church Phone 642-8832 Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Rev. Dewey C. Farmer, Jr., Pastor Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am The music department serves the walls of the sanctuary. Please Sun Church School 9:45 am Lennon’s Cross Roads Wednesday 7:00 pm four choirs. First, second, and feel free to contact us. Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Baptist Church Williamsons Crossroads Wed. 6:00 pm 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 910-642-4436 Baptist Church AFRICAN-METHODIST 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist METHODIST-UNITED EPISCOPAL ZION Interim Pastor Carroll Fonvielle 642-6459 PRESBYTERIAN of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Cell 840-5589 Diana Fonvielle 625-9889 Church 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn United Methodist Chadbourn Presbyterian ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am St. Mark AME Zion Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Church Wednesday 7:00 pm 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville Macedonia Baptist Church [email protected] Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen CHURCH OF GOD www.mombcwhitevillenc.com [email protected] Rev. C.F. McDowell III Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Jimmy Caines, Pastor Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 910-654-3449 Sunday School 9:45 am New Life Community Church Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm chadbournpresbyterian.org Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- Wednesday 6:45 pm 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon Rev. DeWayne Dickerson Fair Bluff United Methodist day 7:30 pm Bible Study/Prayer Service 910-642-0130 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff First Presbyterian Church [email protected] Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Nakina Baptist Church Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am Church [email protected] 910-642-2253 ASSEMBLEY OF GOD 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Thursday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland Abundant Life Assembly of God Rev. J. Darryll Hester • 910-499-1598 Friday Safe Harbor Youth Center Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 10:00 am, Services 11:00 am [email protected] 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sun School 10 am, Mishop Springs United Methodist Westminster Presbyterian Whiteville Whiteville Church of God Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 Wednesday 7:00 pm Church 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville Wed Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Pastor Sheena Cartrette • 910-640-2783 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville [email protected] [email protected] New Hope Baptist Church Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 910-642-2762 Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm [email protected] CATHOLIC mishopspringsumc.webs.com 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville [email protected] Wednesday 7:30 pm Facebook: Whiteville Church of God Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor • 910-642-6345 Sacred Heart Catholic Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth www.nhbcwhiteville.com Church Whiteville Assembly of God Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville NON-DENOMINATIONAL SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Spanish service: Wednesday & Saturday 7:00 of Missionary Alliance Church) Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez Living Word Church FREEWILL BAPTIST [email protected] Seventh Day Adventist Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Peace Baptist Church www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 Sunday School 9:30 am Pastor Kenneth A. Lee 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Avants Chapel FWB Church Eucharist/Santa Misa www.livingwordnc.com Morning Worship 10:30 am 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo 910-642-0698 Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 English Mass Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 [email protected] www.peacebc.org Domingo 12:30 pm Spanish Mass Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am BAPTIST Sunday 8:30am, 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm Martes (Tues.) Spanish 7 pm Misa de la tarde Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Thursday (Jueves) English 6 pm English Mass Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm, Care Ministry 6pm Wednesday 7:30 pm Holy Day of Obligatio 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Thursday 6-9pm Celebrate Recovery, Whiteville DivorceCare & GriefShare Oak Grove FWB Church Tuesday/Martes 6-7 pm Confessiones Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 Oak Grove Church Rd., Bladenboro Thursday/Jueves 5-6 pm Confessions Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Piney Forest Baptist Church Rev. Henry Ward • 843-236-3564 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Wednesday 7:00 pm 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn Sunday School 10:00 am, Service 11:00 am If you would like Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Sunday evening 6:30 pm Missionary Alliance Church Wednesday 7:30 pm Chadbourn Baptist Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn Wednesday 7:00 pm INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Northwood Church your church 910-654-3992 www.missonaryalliance.com 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor Sweet Home Missionary Lynn Hill Independent Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Pastor Russell Honeycutt [email protected] Baptist Church Baptist Church Wednesday 6:30 pm 910-642-7654 included on this Sunday 10:30 am www.chadbournbaptist.com 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Pastor William A. Schalk • Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Grace Episcopal Church & Adult Choir 5:00 pm, Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 6:00pm 910-914-0002 PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS page for only Discipleship Training 6:00 pm Christ the King Lutheran Church Sunday School 9:30am, Worship http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn 910-642-4784 Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Donald Conway • 910-654-4850 $21.50 per month, Trinity Baptist Church MISSIONARY BAPTIST [email protected] www.chadbournph.org 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville www.gracechrist.bizland.com Sunday School 9:45 am Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor First Missionary Baptist Sun Services 10:30 am Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm we invite you to 910-642-7764. www.trytbc.org Church Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup supper. Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] HOLINESS ______Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves Whiteville First Pentecostal 910-654-3225 call us today at First Baptist Church Wednesday 6:45 pm Chadbourn Church of God of Holiness Church 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville www.firstmbcchadbourn.org Prophecy 109 N. Madison St., Whiteville, NC 910-642-2139 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn (corner of Madison & Calhoun Street) Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 Pastor, Rev. Myles Cartrette • 252-561-6874 642-4104, ext. 237. [email protected] Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, www.whitevillefirstph.com www.fbcwhiteville.com Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages Service Times: Sunday 10:30 am (six month commitment) Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study Sunday Worship 6:00 pm Wed. Supper 5:30pm, Bible Study 6:30 pm Wednesday night 7:00 pm 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, May 19, 2016 Volunteers HomeCare MC sets Tabor City special Olympics Happenings and Events needed for meeting Meals of Love A special Olympics com- mittee meeting will meet the Your By Dianne Nobles Ward Lower Cape Fear Hospice Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City is looking for volunteers to first Thursday of each month help with its Meals of Love at 6 p.m. at HomeCare Manage- program at the hospice care ment Corporation. The meet- pet McDonald’s of Tabor City and the Tabor City Police Depart- center. ing is for individuals who want ment are teaming up to host a program called “Coffee with a Volunteers prepare meals to help improve and grow the Cop.” This program will be a wonderful opportunity for our of- that are shared by families special Olympics program in With Charlene High ficers to meet one-on-one over coffee with community members. visiting loved ones at the inpa- Columbus County. “Coffee with a Cop” will help foster sustaining relationships be- tient hospice care center at 206 HomeCare MC is located at tween our police department and our community. We are so ex- Warrior Trail in Whiteville. 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., cited about this program and once all of the details are in place I Meals of Love allow families to Whiteville. Detect-protect will be advertising how you can have a cup of java with our local concentrate on spending time For more information call Have you noticed some physical changes in your pet such as law enforcement. with their loved ones and take Jennifer Moore at 640-1153. poor coat quality or have you noticed a recurrent cough? Obvi- The N.C. Strawberry Festival was a huge success last week- ously, your pet can’t talk so how would you know if something end. The Encounters, which was catered by Sarah Gore was a hit needed breaks without having is wrong? The key to prevention or protection is detection, in with delicious food, entertainment by the West Columbus Jazz to leave the hospice care cen- CrossPointe CC Band and a bevy of beauties. Former Chadbourn native Bill ter. other words, knowing the signs of parasite infestation. It isn’t “Home-cooked meals offer steak plate sale always possible though, considering we don’t normally run Bullock was the master of ceremonies of the event and shared CrossPointe Community childhood stories of fond memories of living in Chadbourn and comfort to families dealing around looking at our pet’s waste matter. Other small signs Church (Boardman Pentecos- Strawberry Festivals’ past. Parade Marshal Phil Ford did not with a loved one’s life-limiting you might notice may be that of a mucous type vomit. At times tal Holiness) men and women disappoint with his heart felt message that was delivered at the illness,” said Lisa Clark, com- just a small puddle of mucous, however, if you see something ministries will hold its annual Dignitaries’ luncheon Saturday. It took many behind the scenes munity outreach coordina- looking like thin spaghetti, consider roundworms as the culprit. steak plate sale Friday, May workers to make the festival come off without a hitch so thank tor for Columbus and Bladen Roundworms 20 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Plates you to each and every one of the volunteers. counties. “Many of them ex- What are roundworms and how are they transmitted? Pup- are $10 eat in or take out and A shout out and congratulations to the newly crowned Straw- press their gratitude at having pies and kittens can contract roundworms through nursing. include steak, baked potato, berry Royalty. access to snacks and meals. Their mothers can contract roundworms through ingesting a salad, roll and desert. Maya Danielle Campbell was crowned the 84th N.C. Straw- Having food available in the rodent with worms or by grooming. Since pets perspire through The church is located at berry Queen with 1st runner up being Emily Dorsch. The 84th hospice care center’s fam- their paws, they can ingest the infective worm eggs that may North Carolina Strawberry Princess is Emily Snipes and 1st ily kitchen allows families to 11180 Old 74 in Evergreen. have been in the soil. These eggs then develop into larvae, which runner up in the princess division was Jaelyn Norris. Having spend as much time as possi- passes into the milk while a puppy or kitten nurses. served as the Strawberry Festival Queen in 1980 you are going ble with their loved ones.” There are few visible signs excepting that of the mucous to have the time of your life representing the oldest agriculture The welcoming setting of Cherry Grove BC vomit, although poor hair coat or loose stool can also be signs festival in the state. the kitchen allows families blood drive of a problem. Occasionally there will be diarrhea. This worm The next festival to be held in Columbus County is the N.C. access to needed nourishment Cherry Grove Baptist is normally found in the small intestine and interferes with Watermelon Festival. It is held annually in Fair Bluff. Put this and the opportunity to inter- Church will host an Ameri- nutrition as all worms do, therefore, a pot-belly look may also event on your calendars for July 22-24. Stayed tuned in the com- act and gain support from oth- can Red Cross Blood Drive be an indicator of infestation. ing weeks for more information and a schedule of events. er families going through the Friday, May 27 between 2-6:30 The five intestinal parasites you should be aware of are: Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 28 for the 12th An- same experience. p.m. in the Christian Fellow- whipworms, roundworms, tapeworms, coccidia and giardia. Be nual Bass Tournament at Lake Tabor. Blast-off is at 6 a.m. with “We rely on individuals and ship Center at the church. For alert to the fact that these parasites can easily pass from dogs weigh-in at 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Call the Greater Tabor groups to volunteer to help an appointment, contact the and cats to you and your family. These are intestinal parasites City Chamber of Commerce at 377-3012 for more information. with the Meals of Love pro- church office at649-7910. Walk- classified as “organisms living inside living organisms” and we The inaugural Kids Color Fun Run will be held Saturday, gram. Their kindness means a in are also welcomed. are also living organisms. June 4. The chamber would like to thank everyone for such an great deal to us and the fami- Additional spring events Treatment outpouring of interest regarding the run. Details on the run are lies we serve,” Clark said. planned by the church’s vari- A few natural remedies will be suggested, however, conven- below: For more information ous departments including tional treatment may be necessary and can only be determined Start time: 8 a.m. about Meals of Love and other regular Sunday morning Sun- after a consult with your vet. You must get a thorough examina- Race day registration: 7:15 -7:45 a.m. volunteer opportunities, con- day school at 9:45 a.m. and tion to see if the affected pet actually has a serious worm prob- Starting and ending point: tact Clark at 620-2264 or email worship service at 10:50 a.m., lem, which would require the use of conventional treatments. Ritz Plaza (Fred E. Lay Stage), located across from the Todd [email protected] adult prayer service, activi- The deworming products provided by your vet only kill the adult House. ties for TeamKids and youth worms though, not the migrating or encysted larvae, so it may Awards: Overall age 5-11: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and senior adult day trips to require repeated deworming. various locations in the sur- Overall age 12-17: 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Sandy Plain If your pet’s worm problem is not particularly serious, rounding areas. Also, regular Entry fee: a healthy diet enriched with Vitamin A and other natural worship service weekly music and monthly $15 (with a T-shirt) $10 (without a T-shirt) remedies as described next may be sufficient to get rid of the Sandy Plain Missionary mission programs are offered *Parents may accompany young children at no additional roundworms. Baptist Church worship ser- for preschool, children, youth cost. Garlic can be fed to your dog to encourage expulsion of in- vice is held every second and adult and senior adults. *T-shirts for adults are optional at a cost of $10 each (as avail- testinal parasites. Mix ½ teaspoon of fresh chopped or grated fourth Sunday at 11:15 a.m., The church is located on able). garlic into their food. Brewers Yeast mixed with garlic is a Sunday school is held at 10 Swamp Fox Hwy. (904) between Call 377-3012 to pre-register. nutritional supplement for both cats and dogs and is readily a.m. and Bible study is every Tabor City and Fair Bluff. Registration forms may also be picked up at the Tabor City available at most pet stores or online. The use of garlic serves Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information about Visitor Center. as a natural pest deterrent for worm control. Adding Brewers Return the completed forms, with payment, to the Greater The church is located at 902 any other upcoming special Yeast to your pet’s diet has been known to notably improve coat Tabor City Chamber of Commerce, Tabor City Public Library Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. or ongoing programs, call the church office at 649-7307 or 649- texture, reduce your dog or cat’s shedding and generally improve or via mail at P.O. Box 446, Tabor City, N.C 28463. Rev. Dr. Alphonse Turner 7910, visit the church website their overall look. The Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce has many Jr. of Fayetteville is the pastor. at www.cherrygrovebaptist. Diatomaceous Earth, as mentioned in a previous column, is great activities planned for the coming months. Below is a list- org or e-mail any questions or my next choice. The fine particles of DE actually cut through ing so you can make plans to attend: comments to cherrygrovebap- the exoskeletons of insects, worms etc. resulting in dehydra- A Neon Fun Run for kids in early June is currently being Clarkton PFWB [email protected]. tion to the insect which will die off usually in a few hours, and planned. Stay tuned for weekly updates. 63rd homecoming is totally safe and natural for pets. DE must be food grade and Tabor City will be hosting the State Dixie Youth Baseball Clarkton Pentecostal Free- Tournament this summer. (Coach’s pitch...7 and 8 years of age) can be purchased at a natural food store or online. Add up to 1 will Baptist Church will host N.C. Watermelon Opening ceremonies will be held Friday, July 1 at the athletic teaspoon per meal. Jerri and Larry Mercer with Festival contacts complex behind Food Lion. Games will begin Saturday, July 2. Regardless of which manner you use to rid your pet of gospel singing at 10 a.m. Sun- Tournament Chair Richard Miller and Wayne Owens, South The N.C. Watermelon Fes- worms, the most important thing to remember is not only will day, June 5. Columbus Dixie Youth president, are meeting with volunteers tival in Fair Bluff will be held you have a healthier pet whose system isn’t compromised, The guest speaker at 11 a.m. in an effort to make certain everything is in order for those 16 July 22, 23 and 24. The events you will actually save money in the long run – by not feeding will be Rev. Preston Heath of teams arriving in July. Ad sales for the Dixie Youth Baseball and contacts are: parasites. State Tournament program book are also underway. the PFWB conference head- Pageants Do you have a question on our topic today? Wonder what other Sales for the Tabor City Community Birthday Calendars quarters in Dunn. Ages 1 to 13 years ways to treat parasites? Then email [email protected] continue. Call the Greater Tabor City Chamber of Commerce At noon a covered dish T.J. McPherson 918-9994 or write “yourpetrx” care of this newspaper. You can also see us office at 377-3012 or the Tabor City Public Library at 653-3774 if lunch will be served in the Teen Miss and Queen schol- on Facebook at yourpetrxtopics. you are interested in purchasing a calendar. Ad spaces are avail- fellowship hall. arship able at $35 for a business card sized ad and $10 for a one line For questions call Rev. Carolyn Foley 207-3303 Judy Enzor 234-0756 Whiteville AOG Kelly UMC praise business listing. The calendars will be ready later in 2016 for the Charlie Tatum at 991-6540. Kari Godwin 843-340-9003 2017 calendar year. biker blessing/BBQ Mr. and Mrs. and worship May 21 The Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is set for Kari Godwin 843-340-9003 Whiteville Assembly of Kelly United Methodist Saturday, July 2 at South Columbus High School. Hazel Foster memorial Parade and arts & crafts God will hold a biker blessing Church will hold a praise and The Tabor City Visitor Center hours are Monday-Friday gospel program May 21 Miriam Haynes 640-8891 and BBQ Saturday, May 21 at worship piano concert featur- from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Saturday’s from 10 a.m. until The first annual Hazel Fos- Calendar Kids, Pet Calen- 11 a.m. There will be a “mo- ing Mark Edquid Saturday, 2 p.m. Stop by and get information about the beautiful state of ter memorial gospel program dar, Cupcake Photo Shoot torcycle run for the cross” to May 21 at 6 p.m. N.C. and her many destination spots. Free Our State magazines, will be held Saturday, May 21 Carolyn Foley 207-3303 pray for the community and The church is located at phone books, N.C. and Tabor City maps are available as well. at the Brunswick Waccamaw Judy Enzor 234-0756 then end at the church for 16550 Hwy. 53 East, Kelly. That’s what’s happening in Tabor City this week. Association building located Bathing Beauties and Little BBQ. For more information call Until next week…… at 600 Pinelog Road. On the Gents contest For more information call Pastor Ernnie Block at 617- program will be The Swan- T.J. McPherson 918-9994 234-2983. 7744. nee Quintet of Augusta, Ga., For more information email Living Hope offers free Rev. Matthew Mickens and the NCwatermelonfestival@ Highway Travelers, Minister gmail.com CLASSIFIEDS SELL prenatal vitamins Ricky McDuffie and the Fam- In an effort to better serve dates necessary for applying ily, Minister Brian McIntosh and Ministry Cinseer, The Whiteville AOG their pregnant clients and to for Medicaid for Pregnant CLASSIFIEDS SELL promote better health in Co- Women, and an Earn While Mighty Echoes of Elizabeth- Kids Crusade VBS lumbus County, Living Hope You Learn incentive program. town, Pastor Robert Williams Whiteville Assembly of Pregnancy Support Services Living Hope provides ser- and the Girls. Tickets are $10 God will hold a Kids Crusade has begun offering a free vices free of charge to all before May 1, $15 advance vacation Bible school Wednes- Mishop Springs 6-month supply of prenatal women regardless of age, in- tickets and $20 at the door. day, June 15-Saturday, June 18. vitamins to women who have come or marital status. There will be a raffle and plate On Saturday, June 18 there United Methodist Church positive pregnancy tests. The center is located at 116 dinners. will be a community fun day This allows a pregnant Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle Foster taught special educa- 2756 Pine Log Rd, Whiteville and picnic beginning at noon. woman to begin taking prena- International in Whiteville. tion at Whiteville High School For more information call tal vitamins as early as pos- Office hours are Mondays for more than 31 years. She 234-2983. Open Air sible in her pregnancy to help from 3-7 p.m. and Tuesdays was also the WHS Varsity ensure her health and the and Thursdays from noon-4 Boys Statistician for many Tailgate healthy development of her p.m. years. Proceeds from the gos- Welches Creek MBC unborn child. For more information, call pel program will be made in The vitamins have been the 24-hour helpline at 642- her honor to the WHS Varisty pastor anniversary Revival provided to Living Hope 2677. boys basketball team. Welches Creek Missionary May 22- 25, 2016 through a grant from Vitamin For more information call Baptist Church will hold its Allecia (Gigi) Foster at 445- Sunday- Angels of Santa Barbara, Cal- Candle Light March pastor’s first anniversary for Wednesday ifornia. 9629. Rev. Frederick W. Bryant Sr. The provision of free pre- Saturday, May 21 Sunday, May 22. The celebra- 7- 8 pm natal vitamins is the newest There will be a candle light Greater Restoration tion will begin at 11 a.m. The service of Living Hope, which march Saturday, May 21 at 4 food distribution speaker will be Rev. Gregory Services will be moved to is celebrating 25 years of ser- p.m. at St. Luke A.M.E. Zion McIntyre of Zion Hill Mis- the church sanctuary if Greater Restoration Enrich- inclement weather threatens vice to Columbus County. Oth- Church. The guest speaker will sionary Baptist Church of be Zella Johnson, chairman of ment Center in Whiteville has er services include free preg- Bolivia. Lunch will be served Mishop Springs UMC invites you to join us for our Open the Life Members Council for TEFAP and commodity food nancy tests and estimated due in the dining hall following Air Tailgate Revival held in our adjoining vacant lot. Plenty the Clarkton District. All mis- distributions every second the service. of parking is available for listening to the service from the sionaries are invited. The pro- Saturday and fourth Tuesday An afternoon service will JCPC meetings gram is sponsored by the St. of each month beginning at be held at 4 p.m. with Rev. comfort of your vehicle. Listen from the cab of your truck, a The Juvenile Crime Pre- Luke Life Members Council. 10 a.m. for Columbus County Franklin Graham, pastor of lawn chair in the pickup bed or just sit on the tailgate. Bring vention Council meetings The church is located at 410 residents. New Light Missionary Baptist your favorite chair and sit in the designated seating area or are on the first Wednesday Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, For more information call Church along with his choir bring a blanket and sit on the ground. of each month at noon in the Bladenboro. 641-0800. and congregation of Hallsboro. 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Riegelwood AA meets Wednesdays The Riegelwood group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. every Wednesday at the USW Local 9-738, 102 Old Stage Hwy. (87) at Riegelwood. Agapé HOW to host By His Grace church Williams May 22 announcement By His Grace Ministries Pastor Barbara Williams has moved to its new location, will be ministering at Agapé 5285 Main Street, Suite 18, House of Worship Sunday, May Shallotte. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Word Up Bible study will be Agapé HOW is located at 199 held every Thursday at 6 p.m. Forest Drive. and worship service every The event is sponsored by Saturday at 5 p.m. Evangelist Karen Jones-Bry- The minister of music is ant. Torey Bessent. Overseer Elgin Blake is the Porter Swamp BC pastor. Woodmen Life Chapter 130 in Cerro Gordo recently held its awards night. Pictured are top left, David Pless Sunday night sing on left presenting the Fraternal Spirit award to Tommy Hinson. Top right is Betty Hinson, left, presenting the Community Leadership Award to Bobbie Nance. Bottom left is Crystal Cartrette, left, presenting the Porter Swamp Baptist Clothing donations Care and Share Award to Hope Nobles. Bottom right is Harold Fipps, left, presenting the Environmental Church will hold a Sunday Farmer Award to Haynes Kellihan. night sing May 29 at 6 p.m. fea- being accepted turing the group Homeward Walk Into Your Inheritance Bound. Outreach Ministries is asking The church is located at for clothing donations. 8975 Andrew Jackson Hwy. in Donations can be dropped Cerro Gordo. off at 1757 Stanley Road, Sup- Tim Moore is the pastor. ply located near Cedar Grove Middle School. For more information call Lake Waccamaw Elders Utrillia Johnson or Food ministry to John H. Johnson at 294-0656. distribute food HomeCare MC Lake Waccamaw food min- istry will distribute food to sets disabilities those in need. The distribution days will support group be the second Wednesday A social support group for and fourth Saturday of each Individuals with Develop- month, from 9-10 a.m. at First mental Disabilities for ages 17 Baptist Church, Sam Potts years old and older will meet Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. the second Tuesday of each Food recipients need only a month at 6 p.m. at HomeCare Pregnant? Need a crib or car seat? Safe Harbor YC Make-A-Wish photo ID to receive free food. Management Corporation. Living Hope Pregnancy The center is located at 116 The partnering churches HomeCare MC is located at Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle needs volunteers are Lake Waccamaw Method- 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., Support Services, a life-af- offers activities Wish Granting Volunteers International in Whiteville. ist Church, Lake Waccamaw Whiteville. firming Christian ministry, are needed for the Make-A- Office hours are Mondays Safe Harbor Youth Center, Presbyterian Church, Little For more information call offers an Earn While You Wish Foundation of Eastern from 3-7 p.m., and Tuesdays a ministry of New Life Church Wheel of Hope Church and Tammy Creech-Whitlow at Learn program for pregnant North Carolina. and Thursdays from noon-4 of God is open to families and First Baptist Church of Lake 640-1153. women in Columbus County. Wish Granters visit the p.m. children each Friday night Waccamaw. This program is open all preg- family and help determine For more information call from 6:30-9:30 p.m. For more information call nant women, regardless of Safe Harbor offers skat- the wish of the child while ex- 646-3727. Liberty Hospice age, income, or marital status. the helpline at 642-2677. All plaining wish procedures and services are free and confi- ing, basketball, Foosball, ping Upon enrolling in the pro- pong, volleyball, and other using their creative side to needs volunteers dential. Liberty Hospice needs vol- gram, the expectant mother activities in a safe Christian make the wish truly magical. Cancer Support unteers to provide patient sup- is paired with a client advo- environment. Wish Granters see first- By His Grace church port. Any adult or teenagers cate. The advocate meets with Children three and under hand the impact a wish can Group meets The Cancer Support Group interested in providing sup- the client for a series of eight announcement are free, children four and over make on a child with a life- of Donayre Cancer Care Cen- port for terminally ill patients one-on-one classes, selected to By His Grace Ministries are $5, with skate rental $1, and threatening medical condi- ter of Columbus Regional by visiting them at home or in match the interests and needs will hold a Friday night fire adults not skating with family tion. Healthcare meets the second the facility call Tonia Neal at of the client. The client earns May 20 at 7:30 p.m. at 5285 are free. For more information, Wednesday of each month 641-4095 or 733-5663. “baby bucks” by completing Main Street, Suite 18 in Shal- For more information con- contact Lisa at 919-821-7111 or from 9-10 a.m. in the CRHS The hospice is located at 44 her classes and homework lotte. The guest speaker will tact Pastor Dwayne Dickerson [email protected]. education department. The McNeill Plaza. assignments. At the comple- be Minister Renado Prince. at 642-0130. tion of the classes, the expect- Elgin Blake is the pastor. programs are free. ant mom can trade her “baby FUNDRAISERS For more information and Free pregnancy tests bucks” for an Evenflo infant to register call 641-8220. car seat or a BabySuite por- Global School Weight Express First Presbyterian Church and due dates available table play yard plus a basket women have cookbooks for sale Columbus County Living Hope Pregnancy of Ministry meets Mondays Support Services offers free filled with clothing and sup- for $5 each. The cookbooks are Leadership committee plies for her baby. enrolling students available at the church located at pregnancy tests and estimat- in Chadbourn ed due dates necessary for ap- Global School of Ministry is 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. meets Tuesdays Office hours are Monday-Friday, plying for Medicaid for Preg- now enrolling students. People who want to lose The Columbus County Church Builders/Walk into weight and learn to eat health- 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. nant Women. The services are Global School of Ministry Leadership Council Steering ier are invited to join “Weight available on Mondays from Your Inheritance OM food/ is being offered free of charge Whiteville United Methodist Committee meets each second Express” each Monday from 3-7 p.m. and on Tuesdays and clothing giveaway through love offerings and Church women have prints of Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Bogue 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chadbourn Thursdays from noon-4 p.m . donations. the church steeple, by the late Community Park, Hallsboro. Church Builders of Bruns- Masonic Lodge at 417 E. Straw- Living Hope is located at 116 Individuals interested in Martha Burns, for sale $40 each. This non-partisan, non-prof- wick County and Walk Into berry Blvd. Everyone is invited Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle learning how to receive biblical The print size is 17 x 23. Call the it advocacy group encourages Your Inheritance Outreach and there are no fees involved, church office Monday-Thursday International in Whiteville. training and education without participation of citizens will- Ministries will hold a free although donations are accept- from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for pur- All services are free and paying the high cost of tuition ing to collaborate to effect pow- food/clothing giveaway Satur- ed. For more information call chase at 642-3376. confidential. For further in- are invited to contact Minister erful, positive changes on the day, May 21 from 8 a.m.-until. George Baysden at 654-3911or formation, call our helpline at Patrina Wright at 234-3092. local, state and federal levels. The event will be held at Rosa Watkins at 840-4904. HomeCare MC 642-2677. 2072 Longwood Road, NW in STARS support group Group goals, bylaws, mem- Ash. Services set at bership information and ap- Yokefellows Prison For more information con- American Legion Post Praying for Revival The STARS support group plications may be secured via tact Rev. William Boynton, will meet the 4th Tuesday email request at www.colum- Pastor Robert D. Williams To every child of God con- Ministry seeking Elder Utrillia Bryant Johnson of each month at 3 p.m. at buscountyleadershipcouncil. Sr. and his congregation will sider this as your personal open or Elder John H. Johnson III at HomeCare Management Cor- weebly.com or send written participants hold services at the American invitation to attend a monthly 294-0656 at 294-0656 or Elgin poration. The groups goal is to request to Columbus County Yokefellows Prison Minis- Legion Post Sunday mornings prayer meeting to pray for re- and Felicia Blake at 557-0438. empower parents/caregivers Leadership Council, P.O. Box try is seeking Christians in at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. vival in the local community. who support individuals with 57, Hallsboro, N.C. 28442 the Tabor City area to be a This call goes beyond de- intellectual developmental For more information call part of this ministry. nomination, race and/or size Celebrate Recovery every Monday disabilities. Loris McClellon at 207-6574 or For presentation dates call of the building where you wor- Celebrate Recovery is held every Monday at Living Word HomeCare MC is located at Bridget Stephens at 646-1164. 918-4531 or 653-2782. ship as a church family. Church. Dinner is from 6-7 p.m. with main meeting from 7-8 2208 James B. White Hwy. N., The location will change p.m. Small groups meet from 8-9 p.m. and Joel’s Place at 9 p.m. Whiteville. This is a 12-step Christ-centered recovery with freedom from from month to month as other For more information call Visit physical abuse, grief, financial difficulty, drugs, alcohol, depres- churches choose to host, but it Twyla Hodges at 640-1153. sion, anxiety, gossip, love and relationships, sexual addiction, will always occur on the First Whiteville.com for Pregnant? food addiction and anger. Wednesday of the month at 7 We are here to help you. For more information call Pastor Ron at 918-5355, Becki at p.m. Subscribe Today, the latest news and 642-4461 or Darren at 770-0511. For more information call updates. Call us today at 642-2677. The church is located at 6374 Chadbourn Hwy. Franklin Spaulding at 641-2377. Call 642-4104 The Newsrelease Reporter, dates: May Thursday, 14-20, 2016 May 19, 2016 20 (16)

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Food insecurities Community leaders across Columbus County attended the Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center focus meeting to discuss ways to promote Samuel Zeng opportunities to feed children ages 1-18 during the summer when school is not in session. Anyone interested in learning more about free meals that are available for children in the county may contact Rhonda Dutton at 640-8080 or 641-6439. BEMC awards two $5,000 scholarships Brunswick Electric Mem- bership Corporation (BEMC) has awarded two $5,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in Brunswick Coun- ty and the Columbus County area. Recipients for are West Brunswick High School se- nior Samuel Zeng, son of Margaret Zeng of Shallotte, and South Columbus High EOP officers School senior Meghan Gore, Whiteville City Schools Educational Office Professionals officers installed by An- daughter of Catherine and thony Martin, chief technology officer, left, were Sharon Hayward, president; Rhon- Jeremy Gore of Nakina. da Dutton, president-elect; Bonnie Lee, vice-president; not pictured are Brenda Samuel and Meghan McKoy, secretary, and Ethel Little, treasurer. The immediate past president is Cathy were among 27 qualified ap- Lashley. plicants. The awards were based on a combination of Scholarship season here for N.C. Great leaps academic achievement, par- FFA plant sale Shari Gardner is a retired Whiteville City Schools ticipation in community and Community Foundation counselor, but returns to volunteer throughout the school activities, SAT scores, The North Carolina Com- cilitate scholarships on be- now at WHS school year. She is working with Dazydiah Johnson, letters of reference and a The Whiteville High munity Foundation an- half of our fund holders who a first grade student at Whiteville Primary in Christy 1,500-word essay on “What School Future Farmers of nounces the opening of invest in the next generation Day’s class on the Great Leaps Reading Program. is the greatest energy issue America have plants for sale. scholarship season, accord- of North Carolinians.” facing your generation, and A variety of plants are avail- ing to Leslie Ann Jackson, The NCCF is the single how can youth be a part of able for sale, which include NCCF director of grants and IP Foundation accepting grant the solution?” statewide community foun- Roma tomatoes, basil, cilan- scholarships. “While we recognize the dation serving North Caroli- tro, marigolds, Gerber dai- NCCF administers more applications through Aug. 1 importance of supporting na and has made $101 million sies and begonias. than 150 scholarships for stu- education at all levels, with in grants since its inception The best hours to visit the the Scholarship Highway dents throughout the state. in 1988. With moare than school to purchase plants are $55,000 awarded to schools, non-profits in 2015 Eligibility criteria and dead- program BEMC helps young $237 million in assets, NCCF 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The International Paper East Columbus High people pursue their higher lines are specific and vary sustains 1,200 endowments You may sign in at the Company Foundation and School received $3,000 for ma- education goals,” said Don widely by scholarship and established to provide long- front office and then you will International Paper’s Riegel- terials and supplies for the location. Deadlines vary but term support of a broad be directed to the greenhouse wood Mill will accept grant new athletic facility. Hughes, CEO and general typically range from March range of community needs, located behind the school. applications online at www. Friends of the North Caro- manager of BEMC. “Now to May. To determine if you nonprofit organizations, in- For more information about ipgiving.com through Aug. lina Museum of Natural Sci- in its eighth year, we have a or your student qualifies, stitutions and scholarships. this sale, contact Jessica Var- 1. Grants are awarded in the ences at Whiteville received growing group of scholar- visit NCCF’s website at nc- The NCCF partners with 60 ley at 914-4189. areas of environmental edu- $3,000 to sponsor the mu- ship winners who are having communityfoundation.org/ affiliate foundations to pro- cation, literacy, employee in- seum’s Science Cinema pro- very successful college expe- scholarships. vide local resource allocation Chadbourn Pre-K volvement and new critical gram. riences.” Jackson said that scholar- and community assistance in community need. Acme Delco Middle School Both students plan to at- ships provide a good oppor- 67 counties across the state. applications due In 2015, the foundation was awarded $2,800 to pur- tend UNC-Chapel Hill in the tunity for North Carolina An important component of Chadbourn Elementary awarded $55,000 in grants to chase books and promote lit- fall. students to further their edu- NCCF’s mission is to ensure School is now accepting ap- area educational and non- eracy. cation. that rural philanthropy has profit groups, including Families First received plications for Pre-K classes. “Our aim is to raise aware- a voice at local, regional and nearly $5,000 to purchase but- $1,500 for its dating violence WHS Cheer Camp NC Pre-Kindergarten is a ness throughout the state national levels. terfly education kits for area prevention program. free program for at risk chil- Whiteville High School about opportunities offered For more information, vis- schools. Wildlife Action was award- dren. A child must be 4 years will hold its Cheer Camp through scholarships held it nccommunityfoundation. “We are proud to support ed $1,500 to purchase educa- June 13-15 from 9 a.m.-noon with the North Carolina org, like us on Facebook and old on or before Aug. 31, programs that strengthen tional materials and equip- 2016. The parent or guard- for ages 4 years old through Community Foundation,” follow us on LinkedIn and our communities,” said ment for its camp programs. 8th grade. she said “We’re proud to fa- Twitter @NCCF. ian must bring a copy of the Floyd Whitmire, mill man- Columbus County Edu- child’s birth certificate, veri- Pre-registration is $30 ager. “Thank you to our team cation Foundation Inc. was May 2-June 3 (before 3 p.m.) fication of income and proof members who volunteer awarded $500 for the Bolton with a WHS cheerleader. Whiteville of residence. their services to these impor- Safe Haven Summer Camp. Registration at the door is For more information tant causes, and thank you The Town of Bolton re- $40 June 13 at 8:30 a.m. call Chadbourn Elementary to the organizations that are ceived $500 to purchase CERT City schools menu *Parent/guardian must be Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with School at 654-3825 or 642-5168 doing great work in the com- equipment, materials and present with child. each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and ext. 24022. munity.” supplies. Make checks payable to Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. For guidelines and more International Paper’s Rie- Whiteville High School. MONDAY, MAY 23: - Breakfast - Cereal Bowl, Graham Crack- information about the 2016 gelwood Mill has been a part With registration specify ers, Dried Mixed Fruit, Apple Juice. Lunch - Pork Chop Patty/ Acme-Delco grant process, visit www. of the community since 1951. shirt size needed, (youth me- Bun or Chicken Nuggets/Roll, Baked Beans, Dill Pickle, Diced Elem. kingergarten ipgiving.com. All 2016 grant The International Paper dium 8-10), (youth large 12- Peaches. applications will be reviewed Company Foundation, which registration 14) or adult small, medium, TUESDAY, MAY 24: - Breakfast - Super Donut, Orange Wedg- at the same time after Aug. 1, was founded in 1952 as a es, Fruit Juice. Lunch - Pizza Hut or Deli Turkey/Bun, Corn, Acme Delco Elementary and funds will be distributed philanthropic grant-making large or extra large. Broccoli Dippers, Fruit Cocktail. will hold its kindergarten after Oct. 1. For questions organization, primarily ad- WEDNESDAY, MAY 25: - Breakfast - PB&J Pocket, Banana, registration Thursday, May about the online application, dresses existing and emerg- Orange Juice. Lunch - Chicken & Noodles/Roll or BBQ Pork/ 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for email Kim Clewis at Kimber- ing educational needs, as Bun, Yams, Garden Peas, Applesauce. children who will be five [email protected]. well as civic needs within the THURSDAY, MAY 26: - Breakfast - Banana Bread, Apple, years old on or before Aug. Columbus County recipi- communities where Interna- Fruit Juice. Lunch - Baked Spaghetti/Breadstick or Chicken 31. All parents who come ents of the International Pa- tional Paper has operating per grants last year include: Fajita/Shell, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Dried Mixed Fruit. to registration night with businesses. The foundation Environmental Education FRIDAY, MAY 27: - Breakfast - Pop Tart, Raisins, Orange a birth certificate, proof of also supports those organi- Cape Fear Resources Con- zations where employees ac- Juice. Lunch - Pizza or Chicken Salad/Sun Chips, Tater Tots, residency and complete an servation and Development tively volunteer. Grape Tomatoes, Market Day Fruit. application will receive a $10 gift card for school supplies. was awarded $5,000 to sup- Pre-K applications are port the Lake Waccamaw WCHS Class of ’06 also available at the school Trail Project. Columbus The Nature Conservancy for children who will be planning reunion received $1,800 to create a four years old on or before The West Columbus High County schools menu Green Swamp visitor bro- Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Aug. 31. School Class of 2006 is plan- chure. ning its 10-year class re- each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and Southeastern Commu- union. a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. nity College Foundation was If interested in partici- MONDAY, MAY 23: - Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar, Craisins, awarded $1,500 to support pating in activities or tak- Juice. Lunch - Cheeseburger or Chicken Nuggets, Pears, Broc- WHS ’96 class Earth Day 2016. ing part in planning contact coli, Oven Fries, Roll. plans reunion Operation Outreach re- Phylisa Collier at msp.col- TUESDAY, MAY 24: - Breakfast - Pop Tart, Apple. Lunch ceived $1,000 to purchase [email protected] or call Am- - BBQ Sandwich or Turkey/Cheese Wrap, Peaches, Baked Whiteville High School books for children at East Ar- Class of 1996 is planning a ber Lee at 336-493-9808 or join Beans, Sweet Potato Chunks. cadia Elementary School. the class group on Facebook WEDNESDAY, MAY 25: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Straw- 20th year reunion, which Employee Involvement will be held the weekend of at www.facebook.com/wch- berry Cup, Juice. Lunch - Spaghetti or Toasted Ham & Cheese, Columbus Baptist Asso- sclassof2006. Mixed Fruit, Side Salad, Corn, Roll. Oct. 15, 2016. ciation received $3,500 for its THURSDAY, MAY 26: - Breakfast - Muffin, Orange, Raisins. For more information Toy Store Project. Lunch - Baked Chicken or Sliced Ham, Mixed Fruit, Green email Blake Biser Brook- Columbus County Schools Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Roll. shire at jblakebrookshire@ was awarded $3,000 to pur- Subscribe Today, FRIDAY, MAY 27: - Breakfast - Mini Waffles, Applesauce, gmail.com or visit www.face- chase materials for set de- Juice. Lunch - Pizza or Chicken Salad Sandwich, Marinara book.com/groups/whsclas- sign and royalty fees for high Sauce, Peaches, Side Salad. sof96. school musicals. Call 642-4104 8C -- The News Reporter - Thursday, May 19, 2016 Free Kawasaki Engine Upgrade SALE $ The Z254 289995 is durable, reliable and now, more Theaffordable. Z254 is durable, reliable and now,$100 more mail-in affordable.rebaTe

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