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August 2018 The News Reporter Founded 1890. Published every Tuesday and Friday for the County of Columbus and her people. WWW.NRCOLUMBUS.COM Friday, August 24, 2018 75 CENTS City investigating BRAVE NEW WORLD dogfighting ring

By Jefferson Weaver Witnesses have told police [email protected] of visitors to the home “taking dogs out of car trunks,” Hooker Whiteville Animal Control said. and Police are investigating a Neighbors also told police suspected dogfighting opera- they heard what sounded like tion. dogs fighting on the property Animal Control Officer Dar- when cars were parked in front rell Hooker said police were of the home. called to 317 W. Williamson St. Information from private on Saturday to investigate a citizens is vital in any dogfight- report of malnourished dogs. ing investigation, Hooker said, Sgt. C. Lemmon found a male and Saturday’s seizure of the pit bull chained to a tree at the two dogs is a prime example. home, Hooker said. The home at 317 W. William- “There was food and water, son St. is listed as abandoned, but the dog could not reach it according to the police. The because the chain was tangled,” property is owned by Kimberly a police report said. Bell, according to tax records, Another dog, a female brin- but there is no active water or dle pit bull, also appeared skin- sewer service to the property. ny and malnourished, Major Trees and bushes around the Alan May said. home shield most of the yard “Pus was oozing out of a hole from the street. in her head,” May said. Anyone with information Officers were contacted by about suspected dogfighting someone who said the dogs had in the city is asked to contact not been cared for in several Whiteville Police at 910-642- days, according to Hooker. He 5111. said the dog’s injuries were consistent with their use as bait A growing problem dogs. Both were frightened, and Hooker said dog fighting not aggressive toward officers, brings other crimes in its wake. Hooker said. “Drugs, prostitution, gang vi- The property has been on olence and other crimes against the city’s radar for some time, the community follow dog fight- Hooker said. ing,” he said. “That was what “This was not the first time was emphasized when I at- we have been contacted about tended the federal seminar on Staff photo by Grant Merritt this residence,” he said. Kindergarten student Liam Moody shows a face of uncertainty after getting out of the uuSEE 5A RING car on his first day of school at Columbus Christian Academy in Whiteville Wednesday. Commissioners plug hole in schools budget By Allen Turner $160,0000 for public utilities, on the request at their meeting [email protected] $112,000 for bus repair parts, two weeks ago. They ultimately $65,000 for contracted speech concluded Monday night that if The Columbus County Board services for exceptional children they increased appropriations of Commissioners Monday night and $163,000 for instructional for the county schools, they had unanimously approved $500,143 teaching positions, according to to do the same for the city schools. for Columbus County schools an Aug. 13 letter Superintendent Commissioners arrived at the to make up a shortfall in funds Alan Faulk wrote County Man- figures of $500,143 for the county to meet current expenses and ager Mike Stephens. and $202,857 for the city based also gave Whiteville city schools The county board of education on student enrollment in the This dog’s chain was tangled so tightly, the animal could not $202,857. requested the money a month ago. two systems. Their unanimous Commissioners deferred action reach its food or water. (WPD photo) The county schools will use uuSEE BUDGET 6A Elections director defends closure of early voting sites in minority communities By Allen Turner the closure of sites, which he and Fair Bluff. Early voting also [email protected] claimed will suppress minority will occur at the county elec- and low-income voter turnout. tions office on U.S. 701 north of Local Democratic party of- The county elections board, Whiteville. ficials say a decision to close like most county elections boards County elections director three early voting sites ahead of statewide, cut back on the num- Carla Strickland said Wednesday November’s general election will ber of early voting sites as a that rumors are being spread “ag- suppress minority turnout, but cost-cutting measure to comply gressively” that the Bolton, Chad- the county’s elections director with a new state law. The legisla- bourn and Fair Bluff precincts told commissioners during their ture mandated that early voting are being closed completely and meeting Monday that it’s too late hours at each site be increased that she has heard about those to change the plan. from the 36 previously offered rumors from both voters and Franklin Thurman, chairman to 156 hours at each site for the candidates. The reality is that of the Columbus County Demo- November general election but the three precincts will be open cratic Party, said that instead of didn’t appropriate funds to pay as usual on Election Day, Nov. 6. closing voting sites in Bolton, for the extra hours. Chadbourn and Fair Bluff, the Previous early voting sites Potential legal threat Staff photo by Allen Turner county should open more sites. in Ransom and Tabor City will Thurman read commission- Columbus County Democratic Party Chairman Franklin H. And he implied that the Ameri- remain in place. A new site will ers excerpts from an unnamed can Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) be added in Cerro Gordo to re- Thurman and county Elections Director Carla Strickland speak might take legal action to prevent place sites closed in Chadbourn uuSEE SITES 9A at the county commissioners meeting Monday night.

Volume 127, Number 016 Zack and Jessica Maultsby giving birth to Liam on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2018?... Pickup trucks on county Whiteville, North Carolina DIDYOB roadways hauling trailers filled with newly harvested green tobacco leaves?... A bounty of casseroles and DID YOU OBSERVE? summer vegetables at First Presbyterian Church’s Family Night Supper Wednesday?... 2A • The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 BACK TO SCHOOL FOR COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

(Above) Alace Murphy is happy to start her first day of fifth grade at Columbus Christian Academy. (Top right) Emily and Holland Pridgen carry school sup- plies to their fifth grade classroom. (Bottom right) Kindergarten student Remmi Jayms Noble smiles back at her mom, CCA Principal Jennifer Noble, as she makes her way through the front door on the first day of school. Staff photos by Grant Merritt Harpers’ Stitches and Wood fills a vacancy on TC’s Main Street

By Clara Cartrette name. When they opened season, which is the fourth now Randall’s brothers, [email protected] the business, it was a Harp- week in October. Redell and Mayor Royce er adventure, but now it “It’s a hobby that’s Harper operate it. The When Randall Harper’s is a Harper store that not turned into a job, or a pas- Harper men also have a wife Lynda commented only sells their wares, but sion,” Randall said of his sister, Janelle. about a wooden nightstand also takes in merchandise woodwork. Lynda and Ran- at the Dogwood Festival from other vendors to sell Lynda, who previously dall worked with Penny in Fayetteville, she said on consignment. lived in Fayetteville, and McPherson in her down- she would like to have one They got a chance to Randall have a blended fam- town florist and gift shop like it. buy an embroidery ma- ily, “but I can’t tell any dif- for eight months before “I can build one just chine and started doing ference in hers and mine,” opening their store. “Their like it,” Randall said, and vinyl decals, so now they’re Randall says. “I’m proud of business got busy and this he did. also in the embroidery all of them.” Lynda has two store became available,” A friend wanted a wood- business. They embroider sons, Zack and Buie, and Randall explained. “The en tractor rocker for his T-shirts and other items, Randall has a son, Allen, Lord has been good to us. grandson, so Randall built and Lynda has a knack for and a daughter, Sara. “My wife runs the one for him. repurposing artificial flow- Randall is the son business,” he continued. And that was just the er arrangements, return- of Mildred and the late “Amanda Norris and Jen- beginning. Randall got ing them to their original Cordell Harper, both of nifer Harper run the em- a wooden window frame beauty and beyond. High whom were Tabor City broidery and vinyl part, from a house and converted school and college athletic business owners. Cordell and Sharon Land and Sa- it into an interesting pic- emblems are always popu- operated the NAPA store vannah Norris run the ture frame. lar with teens and adults and Mildred operated Ma- embroidery.” Those volunteer ef- who follow their favorite ma’s Restaurant a few steps Lynda said they do a lot forts might be one reason sports teams. south of the NAPA store. of consignment, all local the Harpers are now in Randall said he started The restaurant got its name products such as original business on Main Street cutting out wooden Yam because the family would oil paintings, candles made in downtown Tabor City. Men about 10 o’clock one always make reference to in Tabor City, photogra- Named Harpers’ Stitches night and now he has to get “Mama’s” when they talked phy, handcrafted soaps, and Wood, the couple has busy painting them. Many about the restaurant. wreaths, scroll saw wood- filled the store with their Tabor City homeowners “This talks to me, it work and more is coming, interesting crafts, embroi- display the popular hand- speaks to me,” Randall including wooden Christ- dered items and decorative made Yam Men in their said of his woodwork. “It’s mas ornaments and laser pieces too numerous to yards during Yam Festival a hobby.” A perfectionist work. Pictured above is the embroidery department for about his work, he says, “If Randall makes a variety the Harpers’ business on Main Street. it’s perfect, I didn’t make it. of cutting boards from If it’s perfect it was made dark walnut, zebrawood $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ by a machine. If it’s hand- and hickory, and they have $ $ made, it’s just that…made Rada cutlery, tie bows and $ $ by hand.” He makes a wide make flower arrangements. $ $ variety of wooden items, It’s a big store that’s $ $ including swings, Adiron- filling up fast and it’s an in- $ $ dack chairs, plaques and teresting stroll from front $ $ much more. One of the cut- to back. $ $ est is an elephant plaque $ LET US BE YOUR CASH $ that announces the birth $ $ of a baby, with space to add $ LOAN HEADQUARTERS $ the date, time, weight and $ $ length of the baby. $ FOR ALL YOUR BACK TO $ “It’s a great feeling to $ $ stand in our store and look $ SCHOOL NEEDS... across the street at Daddy’s $ store,” Randall said. His $ FROM BOOKS & SUPPLIES $ dad operated the NAPA $ $ The Harpers are ready for the Yam Festival. store for many years and $ TO CLOTHES & TUITION, $ $ WE WANT TO HELP YOU $ DOG TRAINER AND BEHAVIOR CONSULTANT $ $ Studied at the Famous Tom Rose School for Master Dog Trainers Premier Portable Buildings $ SEND SOMEONE BACK TO $ “OFF THE WALL DOG TRAINING, LLC” $ $ $ SCHOOL IN STYLE! $ SPECIAL $ $ 16 GROUP CLASSES $299 $ $ 252-501-0101 $ Call 642-5174 $ $ FREE ORIENTATION STARTS $ 607 North J.K. Powell Blvd. $ $ Saturday, September 9, 2018 at 10:30 am Whiteville • 910-640-1288 $ $ Group Classes start right after Orientation! $ Cardinal Finance Company $ www.robinsonproducefarms.com $ 608 S. Madison St., Whiteville $ 6847 Seven Creeks Hwy., Nakina, North Carolina $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 • 3A Historic plaque unveiled on Fair Bluff home

The Reuben Brown Mary Grissett Powell Potts ground level, has stood the House Preservation Society Floyd. Wilmington archi- test of time, even remain- (RBHPS) unveiled its 12th tectural firm Lynch and ing dry during Hurricane Columbus County historic Foard designed the blue- Matthew. The detached landmark plaque recently prints for the home. The guesthouse was severely on the former home of Dr. property was given to Mary flooded by the rushing wa- Lawrence D. Floyd located Floyd by her father, Dr. Ab- ters of the 2016 hurricane on Main Street in Fair salom Floyd, who practiced but has since been restored. Bluff. medicine in Fair Bluff for The Reuben Brown Homeowner Esther many years. The property House Preservation Soci- Scott, her stepson and for- extended from the river ety created the Columbus mer resident of the home, to the railroad adjacent to County historic landmark Martin Scott, and RBHPS other Powell property. program in 2014 to encour- President Janice Young The Floyd house was age citizens to preserve participated in the July 28 purchased in 1971 and be- and use historic proper- ceremony. came the home of Chris ties across the county. To Scott hosted the unveil- and Maud Scott and their qualify for the historic ing at a luncheon during children. After Maud Scott designation by RBHPS, Watermelon Festival ac- was killed in a car accident, a site must be at least 75 tivities. her husband continued to years old and meet other Young thanked Scott raise the young children criteria. Information about for supporting the RBHPS in their home. Years later, the program is available at plaque program and for he married Esther Scott, reubenbrownhouse.com. bringing it to Fair Bluff. who has continued to live RBHPS is a non-profit vol- The spacious two-story in the home since his death unteer organization sup- brick home facing the Lum- in 2015. porting literary endeavors Homeowner Esther Scott stands by the newly acquired plaque. The home orig- ber River was built in 1932 The main house, which and historic preservation inally belonged to Dr. Lawrence D. Floyd of Fair Bluff and became the home of for Dr. Floyd and his bride, stands several feet above across Columbus County. the Scotts in 1971. Property changes hands for Fair Bluff big cat sanctuary

By Allen Turner require additional approval will be a launching point [email protected] from the planning board. in revitalizing the town Phase 1 will include comple- after devastation nearly The former automobile tion of separate habitats two years ago from flooding dealership property in Fair for big cats and smaller associated with Hurricane Bluff that will be trans- cats, completion of a food Matthew. formed into a wildlife sanc- preparation area and de- “If we get people to come tuary for big cats has of- velopment of parking and here, then they will want ficially changed hands and animal loading/unloading to spend money on other work is expected to begin areas. Phase 2 will include things as well,” Haque told soon on the site. additional big and lesser cat the planning board in July. A deed giving Shizzy’s areas and the bird aviary Safety will be a major Wildcat Rescue ownership along with a walking path. priority in both the devel- of the former Fair Bluff The big cat habitats will opment and operation of Motors property was re- the facility, Haque said. He corded earlier this month has worked with two other to give the nonprofit title The facility will house similar facilities in his plan- to 56 acres. The land was big cats, such as lions, ning, neither of which has donated by Capital Invest- tigers and bears, as had an animal escape. He ments, whose principals are modeled his plans after Willard Small, Carl Meares well as smaller species their sites. He pledged to Jr. and David Small. of wild cats and some maintain close communica- Shazir “Shizzy” Haque tions with the Fair Bluff Po- said that one of his longtime birds. lice Department and other supporters, Alisha Brazeau, public safety officials when flew in from Canada for the be surrounded by 16’ high the facility opens. closing of the real estate fences, while the habitats In another development The new location for Fair Bluff Auto, 1080 Main St. transaction. “Our goal is to for smaller cats will be 10’ related to the property get to opening day within high. The bird aviary, which transfer, Fair Bluff Auto two years,” Haque said, call- will include a dome-shaped relocated last week from ing the projected timeframe roof, will feature a 15’ fence. the former Ford dealership very realistic. In addition, the perimeter property that will house Haque had high praise of the entire property will the sanctuary to 1080 Main for Columbus County Eco- be surrounded a 10’ fence. Street, the Scott Properties The nomic Developer Gary Video cameras and drones property formerly known as Lanier, as well as for Rick will provide surveillance the Scotsman. Gift Shop Edwards and Les High of to protect both the commu- “We all knew this day @ the Columbus Jobs Founda- nity and the animals. The was coming and our new Collier’s tion for helping navigate the site will have two electrical location is ideal,” Fair Bluff nonprofit through zoning generators in the event of Auto owner Jeff Prince and ordinance changes in power failures. said. “I was determined to Fair Bluff that had to occur Ever since the concept keep my business operation before plans could start be- of the sanctuary first rose, in Fair Bluff, and this loca- ing put into action. officials of the Fair Bluff tion gives us more flexibil- He said that the rescue government, the Columbus ity with a comfortable lobby intends to use local com- County Economic Devel- area, more office space and panies whenever possible opment office and the Co- much better exposure, as to help stimulate economic lumbus Jobs Foundation we are now in the path of growth. have been hopeful it will be downtown traffic.” The facility, which will employ 7-10 workers, includ- ing two veterinarians, and th Brunswick Stew utilize dozens of volunteers, 5 will house big cats, such as Annual lions, tigers and bears, as FESTIVAL well as smaller species of wild cats and some birds. Seeking Vendors The sanctuary cleared & Entertainment its last zoning hurdle in Fair Bluff in July after the For our festival September 29, 2018 town’s planning board ap- proved the site plan. at Columbus County Fairgrounds Construction will be in Contact Alonzo McArthur 910-625-7016 phases, each of which will Savings Up To Daily Lunch Specials % Open Monday - Saturday 50-75 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. OFF Serving Breakfast &Lunch Begins Friday Owner Gwen Wayne Turner

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910.840.4992 [email protected] Closed Labor Day 4A • The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 Nobles faces additional indictments Clerk of court warns about scam The deputy even suggests The clerk’s office will office. Chuck Spahos is the cash was reported By Jefferson Weaver By Jefferson Weaver a retailer that sells the never attempt to collect the prosecutor assigned to missing. The amount of [email protected] [email protected] specific pre-paid card a fine by telephone, Hill the case, and he requested money reported missing A jury summons scam needed to pay the fine. said, nor does the sheriff ’s A former senior officer the individual charges be was around $3,500. The SBI is making the rounds in A cashier at one area office contact jurors who with the sheriff ’s office has filed. Spahos said that after was requested to handle Columbus County, and store helped prevent one don’t appear by telephone. been re-indicted on charg- taking over prosecution the investigation, Hatcher Clerk of Superior Court man from falling victim to “If you ever have any es he embezzled money of the case and reviewing said at the time. Jess Hill is warning citi- the scam, Hill said. question about a jury from the sheriff ’s office. the indictments, he felt “When discrepancies zens not to fall for the “The cashier asked why summons, please call this David Nobles, 52, was the case would be handled were discovered in 2015,” flim-flam. he was buying a card with office,” Hill said. “If any- indicted by a grand jury on Hatcher said in a release “If anyone calls stat- so much money ($600) on one else receives one these six additional charges of in 2017, “I requested an ing that they must pay a calls please contact this embezzlement by a public independent investiga- fine for jury service, do office or the Columbus official and two counts of tion from the N.C. State not comply,” Hill said. The latest variation County Sheriff ’s Office. accessing a government Bureau of Investigation. “These type of jury scams The clerk’s office can veri- computer. He was released This charge is a result of on the jury summons are happening in several fy that there is no problem Thursday on an additional that investigation.” parts of the state. I want con involves a caller with jury duty and the Co- $40,000 unsecured bond. Nobles resigned from all our citizens to know claiming to be a law lumbus County Sheriff ’s Nobles was already out the sheriff ’s office Sept. 17, this is a scam.” Office can investigate the on $100,000 secured bond 2015, after the start of the enforcement officer The latest variation matter.” from the previous charges investigation. Nobles was on the jury summons con contacting the victim Major Bobby Worley that he took money from David Nobles serving as captain of the involves a caller claiming is investigating the local the sheriff ’s department detective division when about missing a jury to be a law enforcement calls, Hill said, and the evidence locker. better if the charges were he resigned, and his salary officer contacting the vic- call. clerk’s office has reported District Attorney Jon separated. was $42,615 per year. tim about missing a jury the scam to the state at- David said the prosecution Nobles was arrested in Spahos said because call. The “deputy” calls it,” Hill said. “The cus- torney general. of the case was turned June 2017 on embezzle- financial crime cases are from a Raeford or Hoke tomer was very upset – he Anyone receiving a over to the N.C. Conference ment charges after an au- complex, they tend to move county telephone number, told her his wife had made telephone call about a of District Attorneys, due dit by the State Bureau slowly. He said the state and usually has specific her appearance for jury jury summons is welcome to the number of cases No- of Investigation. Sheriff plans to meet with defense information about the call, but was released. He to call the clerk’s office, bles worked on during his Lewis Hatcher requested attorneys in October to potential victim. explained that he had to Hill said. 14 years with the sheriff ’s the forensic audit after finalize a trial date. “The caller says he is pay the fine or she would “We will never offer a deputy with an arrest be arrested.” The cashier you a ‘pay this or else’ deal warrant,” Hill said. “He suggested the victim on jury service,” Hill said. Home invaders arrested Monday tells the victim that he or contact law enforcement “That’s not how it works.” about the possibility of a The two suspects in a suspects, including a wom- Lennon Hwy., Evergreen. she can pay the fine, or scam, Hill said. Cherry Grove home inva- an, broke into Andres’ Johnson, 39, was also they will be arrested for “We were very fortu- home at 3478 Cherry Grove not showing up for a jury nate in that the citizen did Road and held the fam- summons.” not purchase the card,” ily at gunpoint. Clothing The “deputy” then tells Hill said, “but instead and wallet were reported the victim that by pur- contacted this office and stolen. chasing a pre-paid debit we affirmed that the citi- Investigators deter- card and providing the zen was not in any trouble mined that only two sus- payment of a “fine’ over and that this was indeed a pects – Crystal Gail Cor- the phone, the order for scam.” bett and Kason Durante arrest will be rescinded. Johnson – were involved. Kason Durante Johnson Crystal Gail Corbett Deputies arrested the duo Bonded suspect returns to jail Monday. charged with the same sion were arrested Mon- Corbett, 33, was held crimes, and held under a A man out on $15,000 se- strong odor of marijuana. d a y. under a $25,000 bond on $50,000 bond. His address cured bond for drug viola- Nealy was “acting ner- G. Cameron Sheriff Lewis Hatcher two counts each of bur- was listed as 501 Grice Rd., tions went back to jail Mon- vous” and consented to Byrd day on additional charges. a search of his vehicle, said the original report glary and kidnapping. Her Chadbourn. ATTORNEY AT LAW from Sebastian Pedro An- address was listed in court No injuries were re- Sandy Alexander Nealy, spivey said. The chief dis- dres indicated that five documents as 6170 Haynes ported in the robbery. 36, was arrested by Chad- covered a container with 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville bourn Police Chief An- three sealed bags of mari- 642-2258 Office thony Spivey after a traffic juana, a total of around 62 • Criminal • Divorce Sheriff’s Office has busy start to weekend stop. Spivey said he stopped grams, in the vehicle. • Wills • Custody Bladen and Brunswick rests and the recovery of was set at $25,000. Nealy for a traffic violation Nealy was charged with deputies raided a home marijuana and weapons. Also arrested and around 9:45 a.m. near the felony possession of mari- • Child Support near the Columbus County Undercover buys of pre- charged was Nicholas Ed- intersection of U.S. 76 and juana, and held under a • Traffic • Personal Injury line Aug. 17, seizing guns scription medication were ward Mitchell, 38, of the Strawberry Boulevard. secured bond. 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39 South5 Whiteville Village 914-0100 The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 • 5A Marshals, police capture DOGFIGHTING robbery, murder suspect By Jefferson Weaver 9 Food Lion during the ban- stealing an undetermined [email protected] dits’ second failed robbery. amount of cash. A stranded The victim was in the park- motorist called 911 after he U.S. Marshals have ing lot waiting for his wife was held up minutes later picked up one of the sus- to get off work when Bel- on Fox Bay Road. pects in an Aug. 15 crime lamy and his co-defendant Bellamy has been ten- spree that left a man dead in tatively identified as one a grocery store parking lot. of the men who burst into Horry County Police re- the Quick Mart in Chad- ported that James Laverne bourn and held a cashier Bellamy, 47, was arrested and customers at gunpoint near Fair Bluff late Wednes- before fleeing. One of the day afternoon. He was held employees hid in a rear of- in the Columbus County fice and called 911 while the Jail and was expected to be thieves broke open a cash returned to South Carolina register and took between Thursday to face charges of $700 and $800. murder, armed robbery and Bellamy has an ex- other crimes. tensive criminal history, Bellamy and at least one according to court docu- other suspect are alleged to ments. In 2002, he pleaded have gone on a crime spree James Laverne Bellamy guilty to another string of that began with a failed armed robberies with two One of the dogs was restrained with this heavy chain. Both of the animals bank robbery in Mount allegedly attempted to hold co-defendants, and was sen- picked up Saturday showed signs of having been used as bait dogs for train- Olive near Green Sea, S.C. up the store. Employees at tenced to 100 to 129 months ing fighting dogs. (WPD photo) Horry County authori- the grocery store locked the in prison. ties expect to charge Bel- doors and sheltered inside. Horry County Police are mean jail time as well as tied,” he said. “We look lamy with two counts of One of the masked bandits continuing the investiga- the seizure of not just the for water, proper shelter, armed robbery, three counts approached Celentano as tion, along with the U.S. RING Continued from 1A animals, but the property, food, etc. Some people just of kidnapping, and posses- the victim was trying to Marshals Taskforce, Horry vehicles, etc. We take this need to be made aware of sion of a weapon during flee, and opened fire on the County Sheriff ’s Office, dogfighting and cockfight- very seriously in White- violations, but we will cite the commission of a violent victim. The robbers then Columbus County Sheriff ’s ing. Every other criminal ville.” someone and prosecute crime, according to Horry fled the scene. Office, Fair Bluff and Chad- activity rides along with them if we need to. We will County Police spokesman A short time later, the bourn Police, Myrtle Beach dogfights. Once that gets seize an animal in extreme Capt. John Harrelson. suspects allegedly entered and North Myrtle Beach a toehold, things get even Dogfighting is be- circumstances.” Gerard “Jerry” Celenta- the Carolina Inn and held Police, and other local, worse.” Citizens play a big role no, 57, was killed at the Hwy. the clerk at gunpoint, state, and federal agencies. Dogfighting can mean coming more of a in reporting suspicious ac- big money, even on a small problem across the tivity of any kind, Hooker scale, Hooker said. said, but the nature of “It’s not unusual for nation and the prob- dogfighting makes that Additional charges filed bets to climb in the $40,000 lem is growing in role even more important. or more range,” he said. Abandoned houses with Dogfighting is becom- Whiteville and Co- dogs chained in yards, ing more of a problem against mom in child sex case lumbus County. Pets crowds of visitors at odd across the nation, Hooker times, and obviously in- The mother who pled in a child sex crime case in- April 2015. She was arrested said, and the problem is are often stolen for jured and neglected ani- guilty to allowing her two volving Panteleimon Nico- on the charges in 2016. Hon- growing in Whiteville and use as bait or fighting mals are just some of the young children to be used las Spirakis, 57, of Myrtle eycutt was free on a $150,000 Columbus County. Pets things to look for, he said. for sex was arrested on drug Beach. Both entered guilty bond pending her testimony, are often stolen for use as dogs, especially so- Hooker and Det. Ron charges less than 24 hours pleas to molestation charges according to court records. bait or fighting dogs, he called “power breeds” Guyton are actively inves- later in Nakina. Tuesday in Circuit Court in Honeycutt will be sen- explained, especially so- tigating the case, May said. Lindsey Danielle Conway. tenced after the trials of called “power breeds” of of bulldogs. “It’s important that if Honeycutt was arrested Ambrose Edward Heavener, bulldogs. you see something, you say Tuesday when deputies 33, with addresses in Tabor It’s a crime to train dogs The city is taking an something,” Hooker said. found her unconscious in City and Conway; and An- for fighting, to maintain aggressive stance against “We have been trying to her car just off of N.C. 904 thony L. Strickland, 42, of a facility for dogfighting, animal abuse and neglect, get more information on east of Tabor City, according Myrtle Beach. Heavener is or to intentionally make Hooker said. the reports of dogfighting to the sheriff ’s office. the father of the children animals hurt each other. “I regularly do what I in the city. We need the At approximately 7 p.m., in the case. Trial dates have “Dogfighting is a felo- call ‘wellness checks’ on help of the citizens to do the Sheriff ’s Office respond- not been set in those cases. ny,” Hooker said. “If some- dogs that are chained or this.” ed to the area of 904 East Honeycutt faces up to one is convicted, it can in Nakina to investigate a 60 years in prison for two strange car parked in a pri- Lindsey Honeycutt counts of assault and bat- vate driveway facing traffic. tery of a “high and aggravat- The vehicle was parked off Honeycutt agreed to tes- ed nature”, criminal sexual Bill Long Road. tify against two other men conduct with a minor; and Another motorist saw in a sex case that involved two counts of unlawful con- the driver, Lindsay Danielle her two children, aged 4 and duct toward a child. Honeycutt, 31, slumped 5 when the crimes occurred Deuce Niven contributed over the steering wheel and between December 2014 and to this report. Catch The called 911. Officers found marijuana in plain sight inside of the vehicle, and contacted the Vice-Narcotics Unit to as- sist. Honeycutt was charged with marijuana possession and released on $1,000 bond Good News Tuesday. Her vehicle was seized, and detectives later located cocaine and Alpra- zolam (Xanax) hidden in the car. When Honeycutt arrived at the Columbus County Courthouse Wednesday for a first-appearance hearing, she was taken into custody on the additional narcotics Ms. Shirley Gore charges. Honeycutt, who Ms. Gore was here with us at Shoreland for about a month to try to listed an address of Sea regain some strength so she could return home safely. Ms. Gore was part Hawk Drive SW in Sunset of our Shoreland Family and worked hard every day in therapy. She has made so much progress and we are so happy that she is now able Beach, was charged with to return home safely. Ms. Gore said she could not have asked for better possession with intent to care. 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Wild warm- given the treatment for the warmer weather brings blooded creatures, includ- disease. many positive things to ing immature offspring, “We’ve had five dog bite Columbus County, along should be avoided. cases this summer, and with some precautions: one of the victims took the summer months seem the treatment because to be prime time of the Rabies in humans we couldn’t find the dog,” dreaded rabies, a viral is usually fatal un- Smith said. disease that finds homes This is the standard in warm-blooded animals, less treatment can procedure when a patient including humans. be started soon after is bitten by an animal that Rabies in humans is can’t be located to be quar- usually fatal unless treat- the symptoms are antined for observation of ment can be started soon checked out. evidence of being rabid. after the symptoms are Since the rabies virus Staff photo by Allen Turner checked out. can be transmitted by a U.S. Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., right, and Pamela Patenaude, deputy secretary Vaccinating dogs Director Kim Smith of rabid animal’s saliva, the of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, speak with Fair against the disease has the Columbus County De- disease can be transmit- Bluff Fire and Rescue Chief Travis Causey Wednesday. Pictured in back is reduced the number of partment of Public Health ted without any biting North Carolina Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry. Rouzer and human deaths from rabies said no confirmed cases involved. North Carolina Patenaude toured Tabor City and Fair Bluff Wednesday before appearing at a since pet dogs and hunting of the disease have been law requires that all pet noted in humans thus far dogs, cats, and ferrets be luncheon in Whiteville for members of the Columbus County Chamber of Com- canines are noted for at- tacking wild animals that this year but one county vaccinated to avoid the an- merce and Tourism. In Tabor City they watched work on a Community Develop- may be carriers of the ra- resident who had been imal’s contacting rabies. ment Block Grant (CDBG) funded sewer upgrade project, and in Fair Bluff they visited the new fire station under construction before visiting the Columbus County disaster assistance applications center at the Baptist Church. Paten- aude’s HUD department disburses CDBG funds nationwide. The two officials Workshop on Matthew loans were put behind schedule when the deputy secretary met flood victim Henry Bullock, whose Fair Bluff home was destroyed after Hurricane Matthew two years ago. Patenaude asked Bullock to take her on a tour of houses damaged scheduled for Wednesday or destroyed by the flood. By Allen Turner communities hit by Hurri- hit hardest by the storm,” [email protected] cane Matthew. The money N.C. Commerce Secretary has been allotted to three Anthony M. Copeland only county school board one point in the discussion The N.C. Department small, non-profit business said. “While many North BUDGET member in attendance that he would vote against of Commerce will hold lending institutions to Carolina businesses have Continued from 1A and said she was there any motion that included an educational workshop expand credit access for gotten help to recover, oth- due to her interest in early additional funds for the in Fair Bluff Wednesday small businesses located ers may not know help is in damage-declared coun- available and we encour- vote followed a 45-minute voting site closures (see city schools. However, as designed to help business ties. The lenders will offer age them to apply for these discussion in which most additional story elsewhere the vote was taken, no owners access federal re- low-interest loans of up to forgivable loans today.” board members weighed in this issue). She is the commissioner responded lief funds to help recover $150,000 per business with Eligible small busi- in, many asking questions Democrat nominee for the when the nays were re- from flooding caused by deferred principal and nesses can apply for the of county school board N.C. House District 46 seat quested. Hurricane Matthew. interest payments. The financial support they Chairwoman Barbara in November’s general After the vote to appro- The workshop begins loans are forgivable over need to stabilize their Yates-Lockamy who stood election. No one from the priate the funds for the at 1 p.m. in the fellow- three years, with a third business operations at before them at the podium. county schools’ adminis- schools, Commissioner ship hall of the Fair Bluff of the amount forgiven at very low interest rates. Much of the discus- trative staff or from the Buddy Byrd turned to United Methodist Church the end of each year pro- Businesses may use the sion centered around the city school board or ad- Yates-Lockamy and said, at 1030 Main St. and is co- vided certain conditions forgivable loans to cover county school board’s deci- ministration was present “Mrs. Yates, you call them sponsored by the Greater are met. commercial losses caused sion earlier this month to Monday night. (other county school board Fair Bluff Chamber of “Helping small busi- by Hurricane Matthew, close Chadbourn Middle Although the vote to members) and tell them Commerce and the Caro- nesses hurt by Hurricane including the replacement School and transfer those give the money to the two you’re bringing the bacon lina Small Business Devel- Matthew rebuild and grow of damaged or destroyed students to Evergreen El- school systems was unan- home.” opment Fund. is an important step in equipment and replenish- ementary School. imous, Commissioner (Editor Justin Smith Up to $11.3 million in restoring the economic vi- ment of inventory and Yates-Lockamy was the Ricky Bullard had said at contributed to this report.) forgivable loans is avail- able to small businesses in tality of the communities working capital.

“Opening many doors for our youth in Columbus County” -Coach Brett Harwood Grand Opening! 10 a.m. Tomorrow, Saturday, August 25 1001 S. Lee St., Whiteville 910-263-1858 Batting Cage Pitching Mound Advanced Skills Individual Instruction The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 • Page 7A Obituaries

C. RUDY COX SCHYANE JOHNSON LINNIE LEE EDDIE LOCKE FLORIDA -- C. Rudy Cox, SCREEN RANDALL KEEL CLARKTON -- Eddie 86, formerly of Whiteville, BOWIE, Md. -- Schyane HIGH POINT -- Linnie Locke, 82, died Saturday, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, Johnson Screen, 70, for- Lee Randall Keel, 84, for- Aug. 18, 2018 at home. He 2018. He was born May 16, merly of Whiteville, died merly of Clarendon, died was born March 13, 1936. 1932 in Columbus County, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 at her He was a the son of the late Barsey She was the daughter of home in High Point. veteran of E. Cox and Mary White the late H.B. Johnson and The funeral will be held the Navy. Cox. He was preceded in Maybell Johnson of the at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at Viewing death by his parents and Cedar Grove community, First Baptist Church, 2872 will be held from 5-7 p.m. brother, Neil W. Cox. Whiteville. Sidney-Cherry Grove Road Friday, Aug. 24 in New He was a member of The funeral will be held with Bishop Antonio Bur- Prong Chapel Freewill Bap- New Hope Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 roughs officiating. Viewing tist Church in Whiteville. in Whiteville and served as at Faith Temple #2 Church, will be held from noon-7 Final rites will be held at ALLEN GEORGE a deacon. Until his retire- 211 Maryland Park Avenue, p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 in HAYES ment, he served as manag- Capitol Heights, Md. View- Peoples Funeral Home of the Brunswick-Waccamaw WHITEVILLE -- Allen er of the Fitness Center at ing will be held Saturday, Whiteville and Sunday, Association building, 600 George Hayes, 42, of the the Department of Aging Aug. 25 one hour prior to Aug, 26 following the ser- Pinelog Road in Whiteville MARVALEEN DUNCAN Old Dock community, in Whiteville. He served as the service at the church. vice at the church. Burial with Elder K.T. McGeachy WARD died Monday, Aug. 20, a Chaplain for Columbus There will be no viewing will be in the Todd Cem- officiating. Burial will be TRINITY -- Marva- 2018. He was born Aug. Regional Healthcare and after the service. Burial etery #2. in the George Cemetery in leen Duncan Ward went 17, 1976 the son of Her- Shoreland Healthcare Cen- will be in the Cedar Hill Surviving are four Whiteville. S&L Funeral home to be with her man Hayes Jr. and Betty ter. He also Cemetery, Suitland, Md. daughters, Mary Lou Ran- Home and Cremation Ser- Lord and Savior on Mon- Joe Evans Hayes. He served as A service of J.B. Jenkins dall of New York, Juanita vice in Fair Bluff is han- day, Aug. 20, 2018. was preceded in death a Chaplain Funeral Home, Inc., 7474 Keel, Annie Alsbrooks and dling the arrangements. She was born Aug. by a brother, John Paul in the U.S. Landover Road, Landover, Donis Tillman, all of High He is survived by his 23, 1937 to parents Kel- Hayes. Army. Md. 20785. A courtesy of Point; and four sons, Glenn wife, Johnsie Locke; four lie and Lonie Duncan He was an electrician He served as pastor in Peoples Funeral Home of Keel of Lumberton, Ralph sons, Brian Locke, Thor and grew up in the ru- by trade and was a mem- Florida and many years Whiteville. Keel of Chadbourn, Billy Locke, Atoyes Andrews ral farm countryside of ber of Palmyra Baptist with the U.S. Postal Service Surviving are one son, Keel and Craig Keel, both and John Riddick; one Whiteville. She was the Church. in Florida, then moved to Darroll A. Screen; six of High Point. brother, Andre Locke; youngest of nine sib- (Due to uncontrol- Whiteville. He was Saluta- sisters, Allis Robinson Friends may visit the three sisters, Adrian Un- lings, five sisters and lable circumstances fu- torian of his Chadbourn of Waldorf, Md., Delois family at 8259 Clarendon- ger, Lanettle Locke and three brothers. neral arrangements are graduating class of 1950. McKenzie, Dorothy Lott Chadbourn Road, Chad- Arenda Locke; several She fell head over incomplete and will be He served in the U.S. Army and Judy Johnson, all of bourn. grandchildren; and great- heels in love with a lo- announced later next during the Korean War. Whiteville, Debbie Lennon grandchildren. cal farmer/preacher’s week.) McKenzie Mortu- A memorial service and Ida Johnson, both of ANNIE LAURA BROWN son that she described ary is handling the ar- will be held at 2 p.m. Sun- Durham; and six broth- COUNCIL -- Annie Lau- as a tall hunk with wavy BARRY HENRY GORE rangements. day, Sept. 9 at New Hope ers, Joe Johnson of Upper ra Brown, 95, died Sunday, black hair named Wil- CHADBOURN -- Barry He is survived by his Baptist Church with Dr. Marlboro, Md., Raleigh Aug. 19, 2018 at Liberty liam (WC) Ward from Henry Gore, 52, died Satur- parents, Herman Hayes Darrin Moore officiating. Johnson of Glen Dale, Commons. Whiteville. After court- day, Aug. 18, 2018 at home. Jr. and Betty Joe Evans Peacock Funeral Home in Md., Thomas Johnson of The funeral will be held ship they were married Final rites will be held Hayes of Whiteville; one Whiteville is handling the Easton, Pa., Johnny John- at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 Nov. 22, 1954. They even- at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. brother, Christopher arrangements. son, Nollie Johnson and at Jerusalem Missionary tually moved to High 25 at Grace Fellowship Lee Hayes of White- He is survived by his Henry B. Johnson Jr., all Baptist Church, 10133 Hwy. Point and had a beau- Church in Tabor City. ville; one sister, Patricia daughter, Bonnie Hamar of Whiteville. 211 East. Viewing will be tiful daughter, Sharon Viewing will be held from Hayes Blackmon (Joel) of Land O’ Lakes, Florida; held from 4-7 p.m. Satur- Kay on March 8, 1961. 1-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 of Whiteville; neph- four sisters, Dorothy Giles day, Aug. 25 at Peoples Fu- They both worked in the EVELYN BANKS in the Westside Funeral ews, Jarrett Blackmon, Yorktown, Va., Elneta neral Home of Whiteville furniture manufactur- JOHNSON Home chapel in Tabor City Justin (Lindsey) Hayes, Spell of Leesburg, Fla., and Sunday, Aug. 26 fol- ing industry until retire- CORPUS CHRISTI, and Saturday, Aug. 25 one Waylon Hayes (Dawn) Carolyn Myers of Laurin- lowing the service at the ment from Drexel Heri- Texas -- Evelyn Banks hour prior to and following and Jessie Hayes (Alex- burg and Joyce Worrell church. Burial will be in tage. Marvaleen and WC Johnson, 73, formerly of the service at the church. is), all of Whiteville, of Whiteville; one grand- the New Hope Community celebrated 58 years of Whiteville, died Saturday, Burial will be in the Co- Kyle Blackmon (Brit- daughter; and one great- Cemetery. marriage right up to his August 4, at Alameda Oaks lumbus County Singing tany Blackmon) of Gali- granddaughter. Surviving are three death in October 2012. Nursing Center in Corpus Union Cemetery in Tabor vants Ferry, S.C.; one daughters, Victoria Mask In addition to her par- Christi, TX. City. niece, Heather Hayes A memorial ceremony of Durham, Edwina Camp- ents and husband, she BOBBY SMALLWOOD He is survived by one (Robert Wagner) of will be held at 10 a.m. bell of Hinesville, Ga. and was preceded in death TABOR CITY -- Bobby son, Terrance Todd of Ta- Whiteville; great-neph- Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Katrice Brown of Greens- by three sisters, Emma, Smallwood, 79, died Mon- bor City; his mother, Ceola ews, Logan Hayes and Cutler Cemetery in Lake boro. Cleta and Vema; and day, Aug. 20, 2018 at his Green of Tabor City; his Rhett Layne Blackmon, Waccamaw. A courtesy of three brothers, Leamon, home. Born Dec. 3, 1938 father, Clyde Gore of Ta- both of Whiteville, Bro- Peoples Funeral Home of Semer and Gordon. in Gainesboro, Tenn., he REESE ANN COX bor City; and two sisters, dy Mabe of White Oak; Whiteville. Marvaleen moved was the son of the late VAUGHAN Bonnie Gore and Beverly and a great-niece, Emma Surviving are her sib- from her home in Trin- Jim Smallwood and Mary WHITEVILLE -- Reese Gore, both of Tabor City. Hayes of Whiteville. lings, Clyde Hemmingway ity in 2016 to be closer Susan Smallwood. In addi- Ann Cox Vaughan, 73, of Wilmington, Julie Hem- to her daughter Sharon tion to his parents, he was died Monday, Aug. 10, 2018. SADIE LEWIS mingway of Bronx, N.Y., and “Favorite” son-in- predeceased by one broth- She was born Oct. 24, 1944 Hired Hands at LONGS, S.C. -- Sadie Monica Olusajo of Corpus law, Ricky Spencer (as er, Herman Smallwood. in Sampson County, the Lewis, 52, died Tuesday, Christi, Texas, Irene Hem- she always said) in Hen- Final rites will be held daughter of the late Wil- Nu-Emporium Aug. 21, 2018 at her resi- mingway, Daniel Hem- dersonville, Tenn. Also at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. liam and Bessie Hall. Hired Hands will per- dence. mingway and Ella Scar- surviving are her sis- 25 in the Inman Ward Fu- Arrangements are in- form from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Final rites will be held at borough, all of Whiteville. ters, Ruth Hinson and neral Home chapel. Visita- complete and will be an- Aug. 24 at Nu-Emporium, 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25 at Hazel Hinson, both of tion will be held Saturday, nounced by Peacock Fu- 926 South Madison Street. Bristol Creek Missionary Archdale. Aug. 25 one hour prior to neral Home. Admission of $5 includes Baptist Church in Tabor CARMEN AMELIA For all who knew this the service in the funeral She is survived by two light refreshments. City. Viewing will be held CASTILLO sweet little fireball, she home chapel. Burial will sons, George and Tony Mi- from 1-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. WHITEVILLE -- Car- lived life to the fullest, be in the Myrtle Green halopoulosa; one daughter, 24 in the Westside Funeral men Amelia Castillo, 83, loved the simple things, Cemetery. Angela Babb; and one sis- Home chapel and Saturday, formerly of Venezuela, loved laughing and just He is survived by his ter, Lois Sykes of White- Aug. 25 one hour prior to died Tuesday, Aug. 21 at being at home with her wife, Sara Alice Davis ville. and following the service Lower Cape Fear Hospice family. We shed tears of Smallwood of Tabor City; at the church. Burial will and LifeCare Center. She her passing from this one daughter, Candice Ma- be in the church cemetery was born in Caracas, Ven- New Prong FWBC temporary world, yet rie Smallwood Russell of in the Dothan community ezuela, the daughter of the our hearts are so full Tabor City; and one son, 136th anniversary in Tabor City. late Felix Ramon Castillo as we know she has re- Shane Bryan Smallwood New Prong Freewill Bap- She is survived by her and Belen Cadena De Cas- ceived her eternal re- of Tabor City. tist Church will celebrate its husband, Edward Lewis; tillo. ward and suffers no Arrangements are in- 136th church anniversary Sun- one daughter, Alicia Lew- day, Aug. 26 beginning at 11:15 more in that physical complete and will be an- body. is; and three sons, James Sandyfield parade/ a.m with Pastor McGeachy and Lewis, Jamey Lewis and nounced by Peacock Fu- his gospel choir. Lunch will be A service to celebrate fun day Aug. 25 neral Home. Marvaleen’s life will be Timothy Lewis, all of served. The Town of Sandyfield will She is survived by two held at 11 o’clock Fri- Longs. S.C. A 3:30 p.m. service will be hold its Annual Parade and Fun sons, Miguel Creazzola held with Pastor Derrick King day, Aug. 24 in the cha- Day Celebration Saturday, Aug. and Julio Creazzola; and and Jesus is King Ministry of pel of Cumby Family Little Iron Hill MBC 25 at 11 a.m. The parade line eight grandchildren. Aberdeen. Funeral Service in High Men’s Day Aug. 26 up will begin at 10 a.m. at the Point with Pastor Ricky intersection of Hoover Road and Little Iron Hill Missionary Spencer and Rev. Tony Bowen-Blanks Drive. Baptist Church will celebrate Sluss officiating. Inter- The Fun Day will continue its Men’s Day Sunday, Aug. 26 at at Sandyfield Town Park located ment will be in Floral 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be at 1811 Woodyard Road, Riegel- Garden Memorial Park Brother Jimmy Clarida of Cen- wood. There will be food, games, Cemetery. Her family tral Baptist Church along with bounce houses, water slides, will receive friends one guest choir The Gospel Harvest vendors, and more. hour prior to the service Church of God in Christ Male For more information call Friday, Aug. 24 at the fu- Chorus. 655-9877. neral home. The church is located at 24320 In lieu of flowers, we Peacock Road, Tabor City. ask you make a donation Rev. Thessalonia Graham is School supply give in Marvaleen’s memory the pastor. to your local hospice, away Aug. 25 that others may receive Mill Branch MBC A school supply giveaway care in their time of Women’s Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 25 need as we have. from 11 a.m.-2 pm. at the Heart-N- Online condolences Mill Branch Missionary Bap- Soul Food Restaurant located on tist Church will celebrate its may be made at www. State Road 1878 in Riegelwood. Women’s Day Sunday, Aug. 26 at 3 There will be free hotdogs and cumbyfuneral.com. p.m with guest speaker Minister hamburgers for students in Cumby Family Funeral Martha Bromell. grades Pre-K to 12. Service of High Point is in charge of arrange- ments.

Abundant Life AOG to give away bread Abundant Life Assembly of God “Bread of Life Ministry” will give away free bread Satur- day, Aus. 25 from 9 a.m.-until at 5384 James B. White Hwy. South. For more information or questions call 642-5003. Jerry Spivey is the pastor. 8A • The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 Attorney general sues opioid manufacturer

Attorney General Josh sys for patients who were and they cheated taxpay- Stein has filed a suit to not diagnosed with can- ers in the process. This hold drug manufacturer cer, and lied to insurance behavior is unethical and Insys Therapeutics, Inc., companies about patient illegal. I will hold Insys responsible for its decep- diagnoses to obtain Med- accountable.” tive marketing and sale icaid reimbursements for Stein previous- practices by intervening Subsys prescriptions. ly sued Insys over its in two lawsuits accusing The North Carolina marketing of Subsys Insys of violating the under North Carolina’s False Claims Act. The Unfair and Deceptive schemes were used to Stein previous- Trade Practices Act. The increase prescriptions of ly sued Insys over current suit was filed Subsys, a highly potent under the False Claims fentanyl painkiller that is its marketing of Act, which allows whistle sprayed under the tongue Subsys under North blowers to file lawsuits on and used to treat break behalf of the state against Darryl Diefes and Michael Schut through cancer pain. Carolina’s Unfair a party that has allegedly Fentanyl is 50 times and Deceptive Trade submitted false claims stronger than heroin and to receive government 100 times more potent Practices Act. funds, and to receive a Diefes postpones retirement than morphine, and is share of any recovery. highly addictive. North “On April 25, 2018, Whiteville dentist Dar- “When I find the right I have hit it off well,” he Carolina is leading a team Medicaid Program paid North Carolina filed our ryl Diefes has postponed person,” Schut said, “then I said. Schut has practiced of seven states in this more than $4.8 million intent to partially inter- his retirement and contin- can spend more time here.” dentistry since 2007. action. The complaint al- dollars for Subsys pre- vene in this action,” Stein ues to work alongside Dr. Meanwhile, he is “getting “Working with a young, leges that Insys paid kick- scriptions. said. “Today we filed the Michael Schut at 904 Spivey to know everyone” and vibrant dentist has restored backs to entice doctors “The opioid epidemic complaint that details Road while Schut recruits receiving a good welcome my enthusiasm,” said Dief- and nurse practitioners is ravaging our state,” Insys’ fraud against our a replacement for himself from patients and the com- es, who hopes to practice to prescribe Subsys to said Stein. “Despite the Medicaid program and at his Sneads Ferry office. munity. “Dr. Diefes and another three years. patients. These kickbacks extremely addictive na- others.” ranged from speaker pay- ture of this drug, Insys Joining Stein in this ments for phony speeches used kickbacks to per- action are the attorneys to lavish meals and enter- suade doctors to prescribe general of California, City schools announce tainment. The complaint as much as possible. They Colorado, Indiana, Min- also alleges that Insys helped to fuel this epi- nesota, New York and personnel actions for new year employees pushed pre- demic that is killing four Virginia. scribers to prescribe Sub- North Carolinians a day, The Whiteville City Clarence Shipman will teacher assistant/CMS; Schools Board of Educa- become SNS assistant at Emily Barnes to science, tion, during its Aug. 13 EES. STEM/CMS; Samantha meeting, approved the The board approved Whitley to EC and lan- following new employees: leaves of absence for guage facilitator/EES; ‘Sacred Planet’ featured at Dana Scott, 3rd grade/ Brenda Conley, secretary- Quiche Slacks, behavior Edgewood Elementary receptionist/Whiteville support and online facili- School; Kathy Nealey, Primary School; Lauren tator, NWA. Science Cinema Saturday school nurse/Central Mid- Ward, school nurse/EES; The board voted to ap- dle School; Mary Long, and Susan Watson, career prove extending the con- The N.C. Museum of the globe from the Grand with the planet and with English/Whiteville High and technical education tracts of Stephen Clontz, Natural Sciences at White- Canyon and the parched the many animals who School; Mike Thompson, coordinator/WHS. Beverly Turner and Car- ville presents Science desert of Namibia to the also call it home. PT band/chorus/CMS; The board accepted men Garland, and also Cinema, Saturday, Aug. ancient forests of British This free 40-minute Melissa Williamson, PT resignations from Blair voted to approve Superin- 25, featuring Disney’s Columbia and the rain film will be shown at 10 EC/North Whiteville Gore, receptionist-data tendent Kenny Garland’s “Sacred Planet.” Nar- forests of Borneo. a.m., noon and 2 p.m. and Academy; Pam Gore, re- manager/NWA; Ellen An- evaluation. rated by Robert Redford, The film also focuses is rated G. Admission is ceptionist/NWA; Danielle drews, teacher/CMS; and The board’s next regu- “Sacred Planet” captures on the indigenous people free. Science Cinema pro- Walters, 3rd grade/EES. Erica Stocks, SNS/EES. lar meeting will be Mon- some of the wildest, most of these extraordinary gramming is funded by a Angie Dudney will be- The board was notified day, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m., beautifully stunning land- places, who each explain grant from the Interna- come School Nutrition of the following trans- at the central offices on scapes on Earth, spanning how they live in harmony tional Paper Foundation. Services manager, and fers: Gloria Baldwin to EC Walter Street. You’re In, You’re Out, You’re Home! 10 Lb. Bag ¢ Prices Good Bagged Ice 99 8/13 - 8/26 10-10.5 oz., Selected Varieties 5 Lb. USDA Inspected Lay’s Potato Chips Russet Potatoes Sweet Potatoes Value Pack Whole Buy One $ 99 ¢ T-Bones Get One Free Lb. 5-18 ct., Select Varieties 7.4-8.942 oz., Select Varieties 5915 oz., Selected Varieties Betty Crocker Nature Valley Wishbone Fruit Snacks Bars Salad Dressing $ 49 2/$ 2/$ 2/$ Lb. 4 3 Lb. 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The North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem volun- teers and staff from District 13 collaborated with the staff at Columbus Correc- tional Institute in Bruns- wick to address the contin- ued need for school supplies in the local community. Numerous students were presented backpacks and school supplies by the two groups prior to the open- ing of school. North Caro- lina Guardian Ad Litem advocates for abused and neglected children. Colum- bus County currently has Mary Alice Stanley recently presented a check to Southeastern Community 38 cases that need child ad- College President Tony Clarke to fully endow the Tom Stanley Memorial Schol- vocates. Anyone interested arship in memory of her late husband. Pictured at right is Lisa Clark, SCC in volunteering may visit director of institutional advancement. The donation, more than $30,000, was www.volunteerforgal.org or raised through a dinner dance held at Vineland Station on June 14 and a golf call 910-641-3095. A Columbus Correction- tournament held at Land O’ Lakes golf course on June 15. The scholarship will al staff member said the benefit the Broadcasting and Production Technology program, the Nursing entire staff at the prison program and students involved with the athletics program at SCC. unit participated in the project and the two groups raised from $300 to $400 for school supplies for students. Columbus Correctional school supplies Andy Anderson named representative The items included 42 packs of markers, 17 packs of boxes of pencils, 20 rulers of pencils, 12 packs of scis- sheet paper, seven packs of and 19 binders. sors, 112 erasers, 44 boxes to North Carolina DSS commission pencil sharpeners, 15 packs Also disbursed to stu- of crayons, 19 boxes of col- of glue, 87 notebooks, eight dents were 72 book bags. Gov. Roy Cooper an- vice chairman of the N.C. ored pencils, seven boxes nounced that Andy An- Rural Center Board of derson of Whiteville has Directors. been named as the 7th The commission’s au- Congressional District’s thority includes estab- SECU provides $400,000 grant representative on the N.C. lishing rules and regula- Social Services Commis- tions to be followed in sion. the conduct of the state’s to FFA Center in White Lake Anderson, 59, is direc- social services programs. A groundbreaking was With the support of facility’s construction. The tor of development for Membership consists of held Aug. 1 marking the State Employees’ Credit SECU Dormitory will cre- Community Based Care one member from each of beginning of a new 72-bed Union members, SECU ate additional female hous- LLC and serves as pastor the state’s 13 congressio- dormitory being built at Foundation provided a ing space and will also of the Cedar Branch Mis- nal districts. The gover- the North Carolina Future $400,000 grant to the North allow FFA to grow and sionary Baptist Church nor appoints members to Farmers of America (NC Carolina Agricultural expand its programming in Loris, S.C. He is also serve for four-year terms. Andy Anderson FFA) Center in White Lake. Foundation, Inc. for the year-round.

commissioners and said to commissioners that bourn. the county or state elec- through the state elections SITES minority votes will be sup- the legislation requiring Strickland acknowl- tions boards were aware of board was last Friday. Continued from 1A pressed with the elimi- longer early voting hours edged that commissioners the changes either. They’ve already approved nation of the three early passed the General Assem- were not aware of the new “As far as changing any- our one-stop (early voting) “ACLU legal firm” which voting sites. “There are bly after commissioners voting hours when they ap- thing, it’s moot,” Strick- sites, and they wouldn’t he said was written to two heated races (involving had approved the elections proved the current budget, land said. “The state dead- have approved them if they Strickland in early July minority candidates),” she board’s budget for the cur- but pointed out that neither line for making changes weren’t fair.” and which stated that the said. “One is with Barbara rent fiscal year and that the need to provide early vot- Yates (-Lockamy, Demo- board of elections worked ing opportunities is espe- “in a nonpartisan manner” cially acute given the high to provide early voting for number of lower income “I think it’s disgraceful the increased number of and minority voters in hours feasible within the Chadbourn, Fair Bluff the way it was done, adopted budget. and Bolton. “Research has but we will get (voters) “I know that cutting clearly demonstrated that back on sites is a hard those voters face greater to the polls (even) if pill to swallow,” Strick- obstacles in getting to the we have to ride them land said, “but with these polls to cast a vote,” Thur- new hours, we’d be talk- mond said. on their back.” ing about costs increasing After Strickland said Gloria Ashby-Smith fivefold unless we made she hadn’t received a letter First Vice-Chair of the some adjustments, and that from the ACLU attorney, would be difficult for the Thurmond said he would Columbus County Democratic Party taxpayers to swallow.” provide a copy to her. She gave commissioners Thurmond told commis- numbers showing that in sioners that, even though cratic nominee for N.C. 2014, the last midterm elec- the new state law mandat- House, District 46) and one tion year, the cost per early ing increased early vot- is with the sheriff (Lewis vote cast in the three sites ing hours didn’t appropri- Hatcher). The maps already selected for elimination ate funds to pay for those have been gerrymandered was $35 in Fair Bluff, $27 hours, other state statutes and if those precincts are in Bolton and $12 in Chad- say the commissioners shut, there’s going to be bourn. That compared to “must provide reasonable a lot of votes lost for Ms. $11 per vote in Tabor City and adequate funds to make Yates especially. Be real- and $10 per vote at East early voting available to all istic. This isn’t rocket sci- Columbus (Ransom). voters.” He closed, “That’s ence. I think it’s disgraceful She said that based on what I’m asking you to do: the way it was done, but we past turnout and the in- make the polls assessible to will get (voters) to the polls crease in mandated hours, our voters.” (even) if we have to ride if the three early voting Gloria Ashby-Smith, them on their back.” sites had been left open this first vice-chair of the coun- year, each early vote would ty Democratic party, was Cost per vote cost $86 in Fair Bluff, $67 blunter in her remarks to Strickland explained in Bolton and $28 in Chad- BUY LOCAL

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By Allen Turner range currently operat- [email protected] ing in the county, will come under the provisions Columbus County com- of the ordinance, as well missioners Monday night as any new ranges that gave preliminary approval might be established. The to a new ordinance that ordinance would require will regulate shooting that operators of any new ranges, following a brief ranges obtain special use public hearing that stood permits, and that all rang- in marked contrast to a es be designed so that bul- hearing earlier this year lets, shots or arrows not that attracted a standing- leave the range facility and room-only and featured so that noise generated by heated public input. the range is minimized. They have scheduled a The proposed ordinance second reading, or final also limits operation to approval, of the ordinance hours between 8 a.m. and for their next sunset (with regular meet- limited ex- ing on Tues- County commission- ceptions for day, Sept. 4. ers will have a final specified Attorney after-sunset Nick Tosco vote on the ordinance activities) of Charlotte, during their meeting and requires representing operators to Low Coun- on Tuesday, Sept. 4. maintain at try Preserve least $3 mil- shooting lion in liabil- range near Pireway, rose ity insurance. Staff photo by Justin Smith during Monday’s public Someone wanting to hearing to speak in favor establish a new shooting Scott Outlaw of Ocean Isle Beach fires an AR-15 at Low Country Preserve Shooting Range near Pireway of the proposed ordinance. range will have to apply Wednesday. The range would be regulated under the county’s proposed shooting range ordinance. Tosco called the measure to the county planning conducting fundraising 9, resulting in lower fire U.S. 701 south of White- coverage problems with “fair and balanced,” say- department for a special activities (such as popu- insurance premiums, ac- ville. They said weather the county’s emergency ing it conforms with state use permit, pay a $500 ap- lar fall shotgun “turkey cording to Evergreen VFD was one reason for the radios, saying that a recent and federal laws. An ad- plication fee and submit shoots”) for periods not to Chief Shane Barnhill, who holdup, and assured com- survey of first responders joining property owner, a site plan prepared by a exceed eight weeks. briefly addressed commis- missioners that the project garnered mixed responses Anthony Buck, told com- certified engineer with In other business before sioners. is on track. about the quality of the missioners he hopes the range design experience. commissioners Monday n Commissioners n Commissioners ap- system. Commissioners ordinance will require The ordinance will not night: unanimously approved a proved contractors’ quotes asked a representative the Low Country Preserve apply to landowners and n Retired President Bill resolution asking the NC to remediate mold and from radio company Ken- to situate its ranges so their guests engaging in Thompson of Boys and Dept. of Transportation mildew in the closed de- wood to provide a quote to bullets don’t enter his incidental target prac- Girls Homes and county for state funding to build tention center, as well as improve coverage. property. tice of hunting, indoor Economic Developer Gary on-ramps and off-ramps to remove inmate cell bars, n Commissioners also The 10-page draft or- shooting ranges, non-com- Lanier spoke in favor of a on a proposed overpass beds and benches from the heard departmental up- dinance is available for mercial firearms training $30,000 economic develop- on Old Lake Road over center. They also approved dates from Social Services public inspection at the ranges operated by law ment incentive grant to U.S. 74. Current plans call quotes to refurbish the Director Algernon McKen- county administration enforcement agencies, support horse shows at the for no ramps at the over- World War I and Vietnam zie and Human Resources building and online at licensed professionals con- Lake Waccamaw exhibi- pass, and Elton Jacobs of War veterans memorials Director Virginia Taylor http://www2.columbusco. ducting concealed weapon tion center. Commission- Buckhead Fire and Rescue outside the historic court- and approved the DSS En- org/planning/FRO.pdf. permit training on an ers approved the grant, requested the resolution, house. ergy Programs Outreach Low Country Preserve, “infrequent basis” or to which will come from expressing concerns that n Kay Worley, director Plan for 2018-2019. the only public shooting nonprofit organizations already-budgeted sales the lack of ramps would of Emergency Services, (Editor Justin Smith tax money earmarked for delay response times of provided an update on contributed to this story.) economic development. emergency personnel. n Following a required n The board took no ac- public hearing, commis- tion on a request by Noah sioners extended Ever- David Long of Chadbourn green Volunteer Fire De- that the county extend the partment’s service dis- two percent discount it trict, which will include offers for early payment any areas within six miles of tax bills by Aug. 31. of 850 Rossie O’Berry Road Instead, they asked jour- that are not currently in nalists at the meeting to the department’s district. write articles warning A new substation will taxpayers to check their house a pumper and a tax bills. tanker truck owned by n Robert Adams and Evergreen VFD. Once the Angela Norris of the Vet- Retired Boys and Girls Homes President Bill Staff photos by Allen Turner substation is rated, resi- erans Memorial Park of dents in the 6-mile radius Thompson, left, and County Economic Develop- Robert Adams, left, and Angela Norris tell commis- America addressed con- will have the insurance cerns regarding delays in ment Director Gary Lanier successfully advocate sioners that the Veterans Memorial Park project is benefits of an ISO class constructing the park on for $30k economic development grant for the horse on track. arena at the lake. 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By Allen Turner In enacting the morato- [email protected] rium, commissioners said they want time to study The Fair Bluff Board of concerns related to elec- Commissioners, meeting in tronic gaming operations, a special-called 10-minute such as traffic safety, un- session Wednesday night, desirable visual impacts voted unanimously to put to the area, added burdens into place a six-month mor- on law enforcement and atorium on “sweepstakes, public safety agencies and arcades, games of chance panhandling, begging and and skill and similar land “other public confronta- uses.” tion.” The action was taken The moratorium, effec- after a South Carolina busi- tive immediately, prevents nessman expressed interest for six months the issu- in opening an electronic ance of building permits, gaming establishment in conditional or special use the former Lovett Auto permits, phased develop- Parts location on Main ment plans, plat approvals Street. That businessman, or any other administrative who has not been publicly or quasi-judicial permit identified, did not appear or approval for such busi- as scheduled at an earlier nesses. It also prohibits town board meeting. issuance of permits to “all Town officials decided sweepstakes, arcades and on the moratorium because games of skill and chance they feel they don’t have and similar land uses… Staff photo by Justin Smith proper regulations in place in order to maintain the Dylan Cullipher, 11, left, and Ethan Cullipher, 12, help lay bricks Wednesday afternoon at their grandfa- to govern operation of such status quo until the mora- ther’s house on N.C. 905 in Bug Hill. businesses. torium’s termination.” AAA: avoid #InMyFeelingsChallenge Fair Bluff stumping set AAA Carolinas is urg- Carolinas spokesperson. including those doing the ing motorists to avoid “While no one has died dance in the street as traf- partaking in the #InMy- from the injuries suffered fic flies by, those recording Sept. 8 in new location FeelingsChallenge while while doing this challenge, it on their phone while operating a motor vehicle. we hope it won’t take a also attempting to drive By Allen Turner year will be held at the ally became the Democratic The challenge, which death to make motorists and those getting out of a [email protected] Gathering Barn of Horne nominee for vice president, involves dancing along- realize the fatal conse- moving vehicle. Bay Farm at 1569 Causey made his first ever politi- side a moving vehicle quences of this viral craze In Iowa, a teen is re- The 27th annual Fair Rd., Fair Bluff. cal speech at a Fair Bluff while Drake’s song, “In and remind them the im- covering in the intensive Bluff political appreciation When the event started stumping. My Feelings” plays was portance of keeping their care unit from a fractured stumping, again advertised in the 1990s, only Dem- Sponsors of the event, started in June by social hands on the wheel and skull due to falling out of as featuring a “pig picking ocrats were allowed to which features free food media comedian Shiggy. their eyes on the road.” the car in an attempt to do and other delights,” will mount the stump, but more and musical entertainment Since then, there have The distractions cre- the challenge at a round- be held in a new location recently, politicians of all in addition to speeches been multiple injury re- ated by the In My Feelings about. Another woman beginning at 6 p.m. on Sat- parties have been welcome by candidates, are Frank ports from participants Challenge are endless and was robbed while attempt- urday, Sept. 8. to speak. The event has Horne, Spruell “Randy” falling out of a moving come with severe conse- ing the challenge. In years past, the stump- attracted both local and Britt, Phillip Edwards, Jess vehicle. quences of getting run Those caught partici- ing has been held at the statewide candidates for Hill, Howell Strickland, “You put your life and over by your own vehicle pating in this global viral National Guard armory office since its inception Willard Small, Monroe the lives of everyone on or getting hit by passing phenomenon could face but because that facility and has become a popular “Pebo” Enzor, R. Mitchel the road in danger by prac- traffic. legal action. For example, has been pressed into use campaign stop for aspir- Tyler, Sherry Dew Prince, ticing this dangerous chal- AAA Carolinas warns in Florida, violators face as a temporary fire/rescue ing office-seekers. For ex- Carl W. Meares Jr. and Ken lenge behind the wheel,” that this trend is danger- a $1,000 fine for exiting a station since Hurricane ample, former U.S. Sen. Thomas/Whiteville Rent- said Tiffany Wright, AAA ous for all parties involved, moving vehicle. Matthew, the event this John Edwards, who eventu- als. WHITEVILLE RENTALS Your #1 Service Rated Company

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The new school year begins Monday for students in traditional public schools, and hundreds of young people – from bright-eyed, bushy-tailed kindergarteners and first grad- ers to grizzled high school seniors – will start a new chapter in their educations. The 2018- 19 school year, howev- The point: er, will see disruption, 2018-19 promises to be transforma- tion and op- a topsy-turvy year with portunities Chadbourn Middle clos- unlike any ing, a major school con- PUBLIC OPINION in recent solidation and construction years. The new project, a probable vote on Charter school misunderstandings year has school system merger, and a already On Friday, July 27, The capital funds, such as money year college degree and 50 school revenue referendum News Reporter published for buildings or buses, from percent must be certified seen the on Nov. 6. Still, it’s impor- an article covering a meet- the state. These funds must teachers. This allows for pro- closure of ing between the Columbus come from a charter school’s fessionals in areas like law, Chadbourn tant to keep a focus on the County Board of Education operational budget. It is es- biology, and engineering to Middle start of the new school year and the Columbus County timated that charter schools make a “lateral entry” into School Monday, and remember Board of Commissioners. At only receive 75 percent of teaching at a charter school. due to issue was a $500,000 shortfall the funds that a traditional Charter schools take the that the schools need the in the Board of Education’s school receives. same state standardized decreased Ramblin’ support of the public. budget. Charter schools are tu- End-of-Grade (EOG) tests student During this meeting ition-free and open to all and often perform better enrollment and the need to reallocate finan- as reported, a number of state residents. The system than their traditional school with Ann cial resources to other schools. Chadbourn misunderstandings about of admission is done by counterparts; however, char- By Ann Worthington Middle students will be transferred to Ever- charter schools were voiced lottery to ensure fairness ter schools do have more green, which itself is scheduled to close when multiple times. These mis- to all. In fact, often a high freedom in choosing their understandings included percentage of charter school curriculum. It’s amazing to me how construction of a new K-8 school at Cerro the funding charter schools students are on free or re- A charter school may things change so often. Gordo is finished. receive, the sources of their duced lunch. avoid using Common Core as I remember when I was The county and city schools will break facilities, aspersions of dis- As mentioned before, do we at Columbus with our working with the school that ground on three new schools as part of a crimination, teacher certifi- unlike traditional schools, classical curriculum and we had open house a few days before school started. $61 million consolidation and construction cation, and standardized test charter schools do not re- Direct Instruction methods. Our precious little kin- project that will see new schools built at requirements. ceive state funding for their I hope this information As a long-term teacher buildings. They must pull helps your readers get a dergartners, as well as the Cerro Gordo, Tabor City and Whiteville High and academic coach at Co- that from their operational more accurate understand- other grades, had orienta- School. lumbus Charter School, I budget. If a charter school’s ing of charter schools. tion times so we could reg- The commissioners this week approved would like to correct the buildings are more impres- Above all, charter schools ister them as well as collect funds needed to plug a sizable hole in the record. sive than a local traditional give families more choices any required dues. That was not true back when I regis- county schools’ budget. It is true that charter school, that attests to the in- on how to educate their tered for school. Merger of the county and city school schools receive the same genuity and financial plan- children. operational funds as the ning of the charter school. Kimberly Tedder I remember so vividly my systems will be on the forefront later this county. However, charter By law, every charter Roger Bacon Academy mom telling my older sister fall when a consultant’s report will show the schools do not receive any teacher must have a four- that she was responsible for pluses and minuses of a proposed consolida- getting me signed up for first tion of the two systems into one. grade. My sister was not too excited about this, but she A quarter-cent sales tax referendum will be Improving county government image did it as expected of her. on the ballot in November that would provide This editorial is about the light than being caught in Honesty is always the On this special day, my a quarter in revenue for every $100 spent for faux pas (mistake) that was incorrectness after the fact best policy. mom woke me very early, got schools and Southeastern Community Col- allowed by the Columbus by the public. From Wikipedia, the free me dressed and fed. lege. The initiative is expected to generate County Tax Administration Our local government encyclopedia, an error is an Along with my “care- about $1 million annually. Though the new in the recent billing. should realize acknowledg- action that is inaccurate or taker” sister, I was prepared to enter this big, orange numbers aren’t in, Columbus County is ap- Would it not have been ing the incorrect 2018 Solid incorrect. monster – our school bus. proximately 95th out of 100 counties in local better for the Columbus Waste fees and making it In some usages, an er- County Tax Administration public looks much better ror is synonymous with a All day, I stayed with my funds allocated to schools. to make public to the taxpay- to the taxpayer than being mistake. In statistics “er- sister in her classroom. I The county commissioners have made an ers of Columbus County the caught in an error after the ror” refers to the difference sat in a small chair beside effort to improve education by funding the incorrect Solid Waste fees? fact. between the value, which her desk while she did her county schools consolidation plan and replac- Admitting to incorrect It is always better for a has been computed and the classwork. Sometimes she had to stop what she was ing the obsolete classroom building at White- Solid Waste fees early on government agency to be correct value. doing and take me to the ville High School, but if the commissioners would certainly project our proactive instead of reac- Noah David Long local government in a better tive. Chadbourn bathroom. I’m not so sure and people of Columbus County want to close she liked that so much, the gap on local education spending, they’ll but somehow we made it have to do it in one of two ways – raise prop- through the day, even eating erty taxes or use money from the quarter- our bagged lunches Mom had fixed for us because cent initiative. Battle threatens election process back then, the school didn’t A sales tax initiative for schools has failed Colin Campbell his lawsuit against the two Cooper is correct that have a lunchroom. It must three times, but it has a good chance of pass- The Insider proposed amendments that the ballot questions are de- have been a long day for my ing this time. A number of civic and econom- shift the governor’s appoint- signed to make uninformed sister, but I tried to be on my ic development groups will endorse and tell The last-minute legal ment powers to the legisla- voters assume the proposed best behavior. the story of the benefits of the referendum tussle between Gov. Roy Coo- ture. He’s arguing that the changes are minor and non- Thinking back on that day, I was so aware of how because it’s clear that better schools are both per and the legislature over ballot language misleads controversial. There’s no much I enjoyed my sister, a moral and economic imperative. proposed constitutional voters, but that language mention of the governor’s amendments has begun to was approved on June 28. powers being shifted to the who was always so very With all that going on in the background, good to me and helped me affect the voting process for The lawsuit wasn’t filed legislature. any way she could. I really however, we must also focus on the present. this year’s election. until Aug. 6. Still, voters deserve an miss her, but I know she is Monday, teachers will welcome thousands Last week, a three-judge By waiting until shortly opportunity to referee this in a better place with our of students back to school. Teachers have panel delayed the printing before ballots were sup- fight over which branch of heavenly Father and all the awesome challenge of not only educating of ballots until Sept. 1 – posed to be finalized, Cooper government should be more our loved ones who are no a move that likely means limited judges’ options to powerful. Cooper and the those with bright futures, but to also love and longer with us. absentee ballots won’t be remedy the situation. If this Republican legislature have help raise those who are broken. I will never forget the day ready on Sept. 7 as currently legal battle took place in been in a power struggle Many, if not all, teachers will spend money I sat in that little chair be- scheduled. Voters seeking July, the legislature would since he was elected, and side my sister and thought from their own pockets for school supplies. to cast their ballots by mail have time to rewrite the bal- the issue needs to be settled I was as grown up as her Hundreds of parents will volunteer to will have less time to get it lot questions under a court so our state leaders can classmates. become lunch buddies or reading partners done. order. focus on problems that actu- There were only two or or will sell concessions to raise money for a The ballots could be de- That might not be an ally affect the average North three of us young children band or athletic team. Others will be vocal in layed for about two weeks option if the ruling arrives Carolinian. in my sister’s classroom, but supporting the public schools quarter-cent before the state would vio- immediately before vot- As long as voters un- somehow the teacher made late federal absentee voting referendum. ing must begin. And while derstand the amendments, us all feel welcome. rules. This situation could Cooper’s attorneys argue Cooper is likely to keep his As the new year starts, it’s important to My reader friends, my have been easily avoided, they aren’t challenging the powers. A Spectrum News/ time is up and I thank you remember that public education means just and both sides share in the amendments themselves, SurveyUSA poll released in for yours. that, because the public schools will not suc- blame. their proposed remedy is to May gave Cooper a 49 per- As always, until next ceed unless they are supported by the public. Cooper shouldn’t have prevent voters from decid- time, blessings. And by the public, that means you. waited five weeks to file ing on the proposals. uuSEE CAMPBELL 13A The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 • 13A PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS CAMPBELL Continued from 12A

cent approval rating, while The Golden Lady of the Year the legislature’s approval rating was just 32 percent -- well below President Donald By Jefferson Weaver ing off disreputable but had given up as a thank in September. Sometimes it church homecomings to be- Trump’s approval rating. [email protected] practical and comfortable you gift to those willing was held back as a strategic gin, with the golden bounty In an ideal world, the leg- clothes reserved for early to brave the bluster of the move, sometimes because of gardens and grocery islature would have written Every year, I count down season hunting, and tak- brown waves torturing and the farmer was taking a stores lovingly prepared accurate ballot questions the days until we can be ing a few dozen practice confusing the inlets. On chance on adding a few and laid out to ensure that and Cooper wouldn’t have together again. swings to prepare for the clear days, without crowds hours in the barn here, no one had an excuse for go- sued. But we live in a state My wife understands my gray and rose doves that of largely undressed people and a few days in the barn ing hungry. There is gold in where power-hungry politi- love for the Golden Lady, rocket and whistle across basted in coconut oil and a there. Ambitious kids who an old fashioned dinner on cians want to vanquish their and isn’t jealous. She’s a field carpeted in the hon- touch of alcohol, the beach had the good fortune to live the grounds, where moth- foes by any means necessary. actually rather tolerant of ored, golden remains of a is golden and clean again, in tobacco towns with civic- ers stress over little kids So instead of directing the time I want to spend corn crop. as it was when some of the minded warehouse owners soiling their Sunday best, resources towards state gov- with the Lady, since it gets I think it’s still the first visitors landed and could pick up lost leaves and only love and Sunday ernment problems like DMV me out from underfoot and month for boys and dogs saw a “healthful, beauteous from the roadside and sell manners prevent a knife lines, prison security and makes me easier to get to resurrect a working re- place,” as one of the Eliza- them for a price that would fight over the last piece of drinking water contamina- along with. lationship; just before the bethans called our coast have driven the markets a particular pound cake. tion, both Cooper and leg- As I write these words, start of dove season last – in September 1590-some- wild had the young entre- September is when I islative leaders are paying there are still ten eternal year, I saw a kid and his preneurs been carrying can usually satisfy the expensive legal teams (their Lab working on some basic leaves by the sheet, rather ever-hungry beast within days until September of- in-house attorneys with six- skills. The dog was black, than the bookbag, burlap me again, since the tem- ficially blooms, and I can figure salaries apparently but the picture could have sack or armful. I sincerely peratures slowly fall to spend time with the Golden aren’t good enough). been from my own archives doubt much of that tobacco a reasonable level, and I Lady again. The matter will soon of that age, when the antici- ever actually made its way can scout for the gold of One could say my term end up at the N.C. Supreme pation of September was to R.J. Reynolds, Lorillard forgotten gnarly apples for the ninth month is in- Court, where Democrats just too much, and despite or any processing plant, but and ugly old farm pears on accurate; after all, we still hold a narrow majority. the horror that is August, the good will earned by the trees forgotten by all but have a lot of green on the Hopefully, we’ll get a speedy ground and in the trees a kid and his dog just had warehouse owners was an the four-legged gourmands ruling that allows voting to in September, and there to do something hunting- investment that paid divi- with whom I must share, begin without further delay. is nothing golden about a related or bust. dends for decades. since the deer, bear, pos- But in this hyper-parti- hurricane. I would argue September is like that September meant the sum, squirrel, coon and fox san atmosphere, the battle the point that September for me still; I prowl through return to school, and all were there first. might not end there. On Fri- truly is the month of gold, the buckets of trapping that went with that long- September means the day, N.C. Republican Party as cornfields are picked, the gear, checking this and awaited, long-dreaded day. mosquitoes and biting executive director Dallas first maples dip their toes testing that in anticipation thing, I might add. There was gold in reunit- flies will be on their last Woodhouse said a ruling in into colorful celebrations, of the first beaver season. September along the ing with friends who lived legs, and by the end of the favor of Cooper would cre- and the poplars expand While September trapping shore meant spot nets and outside bicycling distance month, most will be cast ate a “constitutional crisis.” the riot they started a few is hard and hot, and the whelks and clams to fill the from town, and gold in mak- back into Satan’s fiery pit days back. hides are worthless, I need gap until oysters became ing new friends, learning where they belong, and one He even hinted that legisla- Even though I no lon- that fresh supply of casto- safe and legal in October. new teachers, and moving can enjoy the diamonds in tors could try to impeach ger have a dog who hunts, reum to catch the prime When I was growing one grade farther up the a night sky and the red- Supreme Court justices, September was the time for beaver later in the year, as up, farther up the Cape line to being a grownup. gold of a campfire beside although he stressed that working out the bad habits well as the meat to draw the Fear, September meant the Few of us realized how easy a catfish hole as a golden he has “had no discussions learned over the summer. predators of late fall and peak of the tobacco market we actually had it when we gibbous moon soars across with any legislative mem- My best hunting dogs were mid-winter. At least that’s season; gold was every- were kids. a clear, cool canopy. bers about this issue.” always yellow, either Labra- what I tell myself. where, rich and redolent We didn’t have a doz- September is never per- Impeaching the Supreme dors or golden retrievers, September was the in auction warehouses still en scholastic sports on fect, but it’s pretty darn Court over an unfavorable but I think that was more month for fishing when I overheated from August, the agenda when I was close, in my opinion. The ruling would definitely cre- serendipitous coincidence lived nearer the coast; the smelling of hope and suc- that age; we had baseball, Golden Lady leads the way ate a constitutional crisis than planning. September first shoals of blues and cess. Acres upon dimly lit basketball, football, and and announces the entry of -- and could be political sui- was the month for Dudley, Spanish roiling the con- acres of golden leaf nestled a few others. September her sister, October, and all cide for legislative Republi- and later, The Biscuit, both tinents of spots offshore, in burlap, the successes of was the time when foot- the joys that come with the cans in November. It might of whom had soft mouths occasionally scattering entire families rising and ball returned, and even if tenth month. seem unlikely, but the West and long soft hair and a love as a porpoise or – on one falling with the auction- one didn’t really care for Yes, I admit that I have a Virginia legislature recently of the field, although The blessed morning, a hump- eer’s chant. the sport, the socializing certain love for the Golden impeached their Supreme Biscuit wasn’t really smart. back whale – rolled in to Down here in the south- and community spirit that Lady of the year, in all her Court (although under much He was a wonderful dog, share the bounty. east, the markets were played out under the lights splendor. 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The News Reporter, Friday, August 24, 2018 -1B Pack-Trojan rivalry continues tonight By Dan Biser late touchdown and success- and Wallace-Rose Hill to champion New Hanover. [email protected] ful two-point conversion to new heights before his re- Price and his staff are ex- pull out the victory. cent retirement, is now as- pecting a huge challenge at It’s a series that began In the 2016 Wolfpack-Tro- sisting his son at Whiteville. West Brunswick, especially Photo by Stephanie Nance in 1972 and has developed jan game at Shallotte, West Whiteville native Yogi with the way the Trojans into one of the area’s most Brunswick’s running attack Hickman is now assisting battled back to overtake intense non-conference foot- shredded the Wolfpack 34-7. his son’s Trojan program. Socastee Friday. ball rivalries. Both teams came away He turned in several strong “I’m sure their win last Tonight, the Whiteville with wins last week as Friday has been a big confi- Gator, Viking football teams hav open dates seasons as head coach at St. Wolfpack will make the trip Whiteville went on the road Pauls and West Brunswick dence booster,” Price said. to Shallotte to meet the West to bump North Brunswick during the 1990s. “We can expect them to Brunswick Trojans. Game 41-7, and West Brunswick Brett Hickman has re- come at us ready to play.” time is 7 p.m. overcame a 22-7 first-half turned to his high school In last Friday’s win, the Both teams are under deficit to defeat Socastee of alma mater after serving Wolfpack offense rode the the leadership of new head South Carolina by a 36-29 stints as a college assistant quarterbacking of junior coaches and both are com- score. at North Greenville and Ty Moss. ing off big season-opening Whiteville head coach Gardner-Webb. While at- Moss, who last season wins last Friday. J.P. Price and West Bruns- tending East Carolina Uni- gained Three Rivers Confer- Photos by Ed Harper, State Port Pilot Tonight’s game on the wick head coach Brett Hick- versity, Hickman served as ence Offensive Player of the West Brunswick field marks man have followed very sim- a graduate assistant for the Year and Columbus County the 42nd football meeting ilar paths in their respective Pirate football program. Player of the Year honors, between the two schools. coaching careers. West Brunswick com- attempted five passes with Of the past 41 meetings, Both are sons of former petes in the Mideastern three going for touchdowns. Staff photo by Franklin Davis Whiteville has won 21, West He ran for two more TDs. head football coaches who 3A-4A Conference. Last fall, West Columbus High School vollebyall player Hailey Brunswick 20. distinguished themselves in Junior running back Ja- the Trojans finished with McKeithan unloads on a serve in Tuesday’s Three Whiteville won last area and statewide circles. a 4-8 record and fell in the vonte Davis rushed for 120 year’s game 29-28 on its Joey Price, who took first round of the state 3AA yards and a touchdown on Rivers conference match with visiting Fairmont. See Legion Field turf, getting a football at South Columbus playoffs to eventual state 18 carries. volleyball report on 2B. Stallions to play opener tonight at Douglas Byrd By Dan Biser opener last Friday, which South Columbus team, head coach, has compiled a “Coach Paroli is working talented running backs in [email protected] snapped a 25-game Eagle which last season ripped record of 24 wins and only hard toward getting his the area. losing streak dating back off a 10-game winning five losses at SCHS. program back to how it was Senior Brady Ivey has The South Columbus to the 2015 season. streak, finished in a three South Columbus opened when Douglas Byrd was stepped into the starting Stallions’ 2018 football The Eagles are coached -way tie for the Three Riv- its season last year by tak- among the state’s best.” quarterback slot for the season will open tonight by Mike Paroli, whose ers Conference champion- ing a 34-7 home field win South Columbus again Stallions after backing up at 7:30 against the Douglas father Bob Paroli had a ship and finished with a over the Douglas Byrd hopes to rely heavily on standout Robby Spencer at Byrd Eagles at Fayette- 20-plus-year record break- 12-2 record after advancing squad. its offense that is paced the position. ville. ing head coaching stint at to the third round of the “We broke some big by senior running back “We’re excited about The Byrd team is com- Douglas Byrd during the state 2A playoffs. plays early in that game Trequan Bellamy. A three- the season ahead,” Dove ing off a 38-28 win over 1980s and 1990s. Dove, now heading into that kind of helped things year starter, Bellamy is said.”Hopefully, we can Fairmont in its season Coach Russell Dove’s his third season as Stallion go our way,” Dove said. regarded as one of the most make it a good one.”

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Pack, Gators, Vikings to open 2018 football schedule Friday 2B- The News Reporter, Friday August 24, 2018 Three Rivers Conference football standings Conf. Season PF PA Whiteville 0-0 1-0 41 7 East Columbus 0-0 1-0 41 6 Red Springs 0-0 1-0 38 12 St. Pauls 0-0 1-0 28 21 South Columbus 0-0 0-0 0 0 East Bladen 0-0 0-0 0 0 West Bladen 0-0 0-0 0 0 South Robeson 0-0 0-0 0 0 Fairmont 0-0 0-1 28 38 West Columbus 0-0 0-1 0 49

LAST FRIDAYS RESULTS Whiteville 41, North Brunswick 7 East Columbus 41, Fayetteville Christian 6 Green Sea-Floyds (S.C). 49, West Columbus 0 Red Springs 38, South Brunswick 12 Douglas Byrd 38, Fairmont 28 St. Pauls 28, E.E. Smith 21 South Columbus - OPEN East Bladen - OPEN West Bladen - OPEN South Robeson- OPEN

TONIGHT’S GAMES *Whiteville at West Brunswick (7 p.m.) South Columbus at Douglas Byrd (7:30 p.m.) Clinton at East Bladen (7:30 p.m.) South Brunswick at West Bladen (7 p.m.) Vance County at Red Springs (7 p.m.) Staff photo by Grant Merritt South Robeson at Union (7p.m. ) St. Pauls at Union Pines (7 p.m.) West Columbus - OPEN East Columbus - OPEN Fairmont - OPEN

Staff phto by Grant Merritt *-ATMC-TV will be streaming the Whiteville-West Whiteville runnning back Sammy Shipman (right) follows the blocking of teammate Chase Dyson (54) in Brunswick game live at www.facebook.com/ last Friday’s season-opening football game against North Brunswick at Leland. Whiteville defeated the atmcconnect. host Scorpion squad 41-7. Coach J.P. Price’s Wolfpack will travel to play West Brunswick tonight at 7. Three Rivers Conference volleyball Girls tennis It was a big rivalry day nsie Higgins (W) def. Savannah in Three Rivers Conference Willliamson, 6-4, 7-5. By Franklin Davis had 15 assists and five aces, Roxy Bryant had seven the win column with a 3-0 tennis on Monday, as West Doubles: Barnhill-Dowless [email protected] Roxy Bryant had two aces, aces, seven kills and nine win at West Columbus. Set Columbus squeezed past (W) def. Cartrette-Lewis, 9-7; five kills and 18 assists, assists, Michelle Cartrette scores were 25-9, 26-24 and East Columbus 5-4, and Koonce-Faulk (SC) def. Lovett- South Columbus de- Taylor Hickman had two had three kills and Taylor 25-12. Fairmont won the South Columbus bumped Smith 8-4; Fowler-Elizabeth Mor- feated North Brunswick blocks and two kills. Chan- Hickman had four blocks. jayvee match 2-0. Whiteville 6-3. ris (W) def. Formyduval-Allison 3-0 in a non-conference tel Washington had a strong South Columbus is now 2-0 On Tuesday, West Co- Butler, 8-6. match played in Leland defensive game from the in Three Rivers Conference lumbus defeated visiting Monday. The scores were libero position. play and 4-0 overall. South Three Rivers Fairmont 9-0. TUESDAY’S RESULT 25-16, 25-19 and 25-21. This Columbus JV won in three Match results follow: West Columbus 9 Tuesday volleyball puts South Columbus at – South Colum- sets with the scores of 25- Fairmont 0 3-0 for the season. South bus defeated East Bladen 20, 16-25 and 15-9. South standings MONDAY’S RESULTS at West Columbus Columbus JV won 2-0 to 3-0 in a TRC match at Eliza- Columbus plays host to West Columbus 5 Singles: Baylee Hayes (WC) avenge an earlier loss to bethtown by scores of 25-18, West Columbus Thursday South Columbus 2-0 East Columbus 4 def. Ashton Turner, 6-2, 6-0. Jes- North Brunswick. The 25-8 and 25-17. South Colum- at 3 p.m. West Bladen 2-0 at East Columbus sica Griffin (WC) def. MIkiyah scores were 25-23 and 25- bus had a balanced scoring Whiteville 2-0 Singles: Sealey Sessions Hunt , 6-1, 6-1; Leah Redwine 23. attack. Sarah Faulk had 10 Whiteville swept East East Columbus 1-1 (EC) def. Baylee Haynes, 6-7 (WC) def. Kiley Oxendine, 6-1, Anna Caroline Suggs kills, Anna Caroline Suggs Columbus by scores of Fairmont 1-1 (3-7), 6-0, 10-8; Olivia Rogers 6-0; Lauren Pierce (WC) def. had two aces and 15 kills, had seven aces and seven 25-16, 25-18 and 27-25. The South Robeson 1-1 (EC) def. Jessica Griffin, 6-4, Ashlyn Turner, 6-1, 6-0; Maddie Sarah Faulk had nine kills, Makayla Wright had Wolfpack also won the JV St. Pauls 1-1 6-2; Leah Redwine (WC) def. Shaw (WC) def. Eve Karolie, 6-3, kills, Makayla Wright had three blocks, four kills and match, winning in two sets Red Springs 0-2 Jordin Stevens, 6-1, 6-3; Lauren 6-1; Anna Kay Nance (WC) def. four aces, two blocks and three aces, Libby Blosser by identical 25-19 scores. East Bladen 0-2 Pierce (WC) def. Hannah Hayes, Lane Sydney 6-0, 6-0. six kills, Libby Blosser had 18 assists and two aces, Fairmont returned to West Columbus 0-2 6-0, 6-1; Natalie Jacobs (EC) def, Doubles: Haynes -Griffin won Anna Kay Nance, 6-0, 7-6 (14-12); 8-1, Redwine -Pierce won 8-2 and Kaydee Davis (WC) def. Zaria Shaw-Nance won 8-2 to complete Boys McKoy, 6-0, 6-2. the West Columbus sweep. Doubles: Sessions-Rogers soccer (EC) def. Haynes-Griffin, 8-5; Columbus County Redwine-Pierce (WC) def. Hayes- Three Rivers teams remained winless Jacobs (8-5); Nance-Davis (WC) in this week’s boys non- def. Jacobs-McKoy, 8-6. standings conferece soccer play. On Monday, West Co- South Columbus 6 West Bladen 4-0 lumbus fell to Scotland Whiteville 3 West Columbus 4-1 County 6-2 and Pender at South Columbus Whiteville 3-1 bumped South Columbus Singles: Elizabeth Koonce South Columbus 3-1 4-1. (SC) def. Bailey Barnhill, 6-2, East Bladen 2-1 On Tuesday, Hobbton 6-0; Scarlett Cartrette (SC) def. East Columbus 2-2 blanked Whiteville 2-0. Lindsey Dowless, 3-6, 6-0, 10-8; Red Springs 2-3 Wednesday’s action had Ireland Lewis (SC) def. Ally Lovett, Fairmont 1-4 West Brunswick topping 6-4, 6-0; Christa Formyduval (SC) St. Pauls 1-4 South Columbus 4-0, and def, Haley Fowler, 6-3, 6-0; Ken- South Robeson 0-5 Pender defeating East Co- lumbus 9-1 Biser’s football predictions Dove season Whiteville 27, West Brunswick 25 to open on South Columbus 38, Douglas Byrd 16 September 1 Hunters will have their first chance back in the Rec football sign-up deadline is Aug. 31 field Sept. 1, as dove season opens in North Carolina. Extended registration for the Whiteville Parks and Three seasons are set Recreation Youth Football League will begin on Aug. 26 for this year – Sept. 1-Oct.6, and end on Aug. 31. Nov. 17-Dec. 1, and Dec. 10- Registration fee is $38.50 for city residents and $48.50 Jan 31. The daily limit is for county residents. An additional $5 late fee will be 15, and covers both mourn- charged for registrations made after Friday, Aug. 24. Birth ing doves and the growing certificates are required. flock of invasive white- For more information contact the Whiteville Recre- wing doves. ation Department at 910-642-9052. As with all migratory birds, shotguns must be plugged to hold no more than two rounds in the is on magazine and one in the The News Reporter chamber. North Carolina and fed- eral laws prohibit hunting over bait, which is defined as any food product inten- tionally scattered or left to attract wildlife. Though doves are not Staff photo by Grant Merritt popular among wild game cooks, their striking pur- Whiteville High volleyball player Grace High (right) battles at the net for the Lady ple feathers and bright col- Become a Fan Wolfpack in Wednesday’s non-conference match against West Brunswick at the ors make them a popular WHS gym. Whiteville won the match 3-1 to put its overall season record at 3-0. bird for taxidermy. and stay in Tuesday, Coach Greer Inman’s Lady Wolfpack squad took a 3-0 Three Rivers Con- Rails, moorhens and ference win over East Columbus. Thursday, the Lady Wolfpack played a Three gallinules may be hunted touch! Rivers Conference match at South Robeson (see result at NRcolumbus.com). Sept. 1-Oct. 13, and Oct. 22-Nov. 28. The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 • 3B Highlights from Whiteville vs. West Brunswick volleyball

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Call us Opportunity 855-402-1615 Job Title: Whiteville, Attn: HR Director, PO for all of your basement needs! All real estate advertised herein is Maintenance/Mechanic Box 607, Whiteville, NC 28472. Waterproofing, Finishing, Struc- subject to the Federal Fair Hous- Key duties and responsibili- If you need more information, tural Repairs, Humidity and Mold ing Act, North Carolina and Co- ties include hydraulic, electrical, please call (910) 642-8046, ext. Control FREE ESTIMATES! Call lumbus Fair Housing Law which pumps and valves, cutting/weld- CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY A 1009. City applications can be 1-855-404-6455 makes it illegal to advertise any ing, planer setup, forklift mainte- located at www.whitevillenc.gov Buyers of land and timber. We ALMOST LANDSCAPING - We preference, limitation, or dis- nance, general maintenance and or picked up in person at City buy pine saw timber, hardwood do all yard work A to Z. Call 910- crimination based on race, color, preventative maintenance as Hall located at 24 Hill Plaza. saw timber, and pulpwood - 5 necessary throughout the facility. 770-2355, 910-516-1277 religion, sex, handicap, familial acres or greater. Call days 642- The deadline for submitting ap- Facility manufactures and pack- plications for this position is 4:00 BATHROOM RENOVATIONS. status or national origin, or inten- 2909. ages a variety of wood products. p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018. EASY, ONE DAY updates! We tion to make any such preferenc- WE BUY JUNK Cars or unwant- Please submit a resume in per- The City is an Equal Employment specialize in safe bathing. Grab es, limitation or discrimination. ed cars, trucks, etc... Paying top Car Trailer 6.5’ by 16’, In son, via email or to the address Opportunity employer. bars, no slip flooring & seated We will not knowingly accept $$ for anything. 910-770-3131.* good condition. Call 910- below: showers. Call for a free in-home any advertising for real estate 499-5625 Idaho Timber consultation: 844-376-0084 which is in violation of the law. Attn: Human Resources All persons are hereby informed Bobby Hinson Construction PO Box 365 that all dwellings advertised are Lot clearing, pond building, 1844 Joe Brown Highway South OWNER OPERATORS, DRIV- available on an equal opportunity Chadbourn, NC 28431 bushhogging, lots and hedge ERS, Fleet Owners for DEDICAT- basis. To complain of discrimina- **STOP STRUGGLING ON THE [email protected] rows with mini excavator. Call ED Regional routes. Weekly Set- tion, call HUD toll-free at 1-800- STAIRS** Give your life a lift with Compensation: Hourly (DOE). 640-7606. tlement. Minimum 12 months 765-9372. an ACORN STAIRLIFT! Call now Excellent benefits package in- 48-53’tractor trailer experience. ABSOLUTE AUCTION TUES- for $250 OFF your stairlift pur- cludes 401k, medical and dental 800-832-7036 ext 1626, DAY 21st @ 10am - 1000 Cape chase and FREE DVD & bro- insurance, paid leave and em- [email protected]. www.cws- Hickory Road Hickory, NC. Liq- chure! 1-855-808-9573 ployee profit sharing plan. dedicated.com uidating a Heating & Air Busi- ness for Secured Party. 13 EVERYTHING INSIDE a farm Vans,Pickup & Box Trucks, Duct building. Air compressor, air Cleaning Trailer, A/C Tools, wrenches, hand and power Employment Opportunities Sheet Metal Equipment. See tools, table saw, planer, & lots website. WWW.ClassicAuctions. of other items. $1,500. Call 910- com NCAF5479 704-791-8825 377-3066 LOGGING EQUIPMENT AUC- FOR SALE - BRAND new wash- Southeastern Community College is seeking TION - Skidders, Loaders, er/dryers. Minor freight damage. to hire the following positions. Trucks, Trailers, Cutters & More, $650 per set. Also good used Ongoing Operation, Pink Hill, appliances. Brand new mattress Nursing Instructor (FT) NC, Live and Internet Bidding on sets. Brand names and high Police Officer (PT) quality. Still in plastic. All sizes. 9/13 at 10am, ironhorseauction. A full position description and required application for $350 to $550. Call Clint Grainger com, 800.997.2248, NCAL 3936 these position can be found on the SCC website at www. 910-234-4676. sccnc.edu or call 910-642-7141, ext. 310. RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT FREE - 2 WHITE COMMODES CDL Drivers & AUCTION- Thursday, August Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the in good shape. Call 910-640- 23rd @ 10AM. 1940 13th Ave. Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, 3896 Equipment Operators Drive SE Hickory, NC. J&S P.O. Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. Cafeteria. Very large amount of SAFE STEP WALK-IN Tub #1 An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Stainless, Gas & Electric Cooking Selling Walk-in Tub in North Apply in person Equipment, Refrigeration, Hobart America. BBB Accredited. Ar- 20 & 60 Mixers, BBQ Choppers, thritis Foundation Commenda- 303 Maultsby St., Whiteville Southern Pride Smoker. See tion. Therapeutic Jets. Micro- (910) 640-2607 Website: WWW.ClassicAuctions. Soothe Air Therapy System. com NCAF5479 704-791-8825 Less than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Call 877-203-5611 for up to $1500 Off. YARD SALE, Friday & Saturday, SAWMILLS FROM ONLY August 24th & 25th. 7 am until. $4397.00 - MAKE & SAVE MON- 250 Waccamaw Shores Rd. EY with your own bandmill- Cut Southeastern Community College is seeking Electric scooter, road bike, vari- lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship! FREE Info/DVD: ety of saws, small appliances, to hire the following positions. www.NorwoodSawmills.com 1 kitchen items, etc. Call 910-207- -800 -567-0404 Ext.300N Director of Industrial & Workforce Training 1999. Southeastern Community College is seeking • Bachelor’s Degree in business, manufacturing, to hire the following positions. or related industrial field from a regionally accredited Healthcare Training Instructor institution • Registered nurse currently registered in North Carolina • Two years of experience in business/industry setting with an unencumbered license and two years of work • Demonstrated ability to establish linkages with economic experience. Degree must be from a regionally accredited workforce development entities institution • Demonstrated use of technology and data software • Must meet one of the following: completion of a course in • Ability to manage projects teaching adults, experience in teaching adults, or experience in supervising nurse aides • Understanding of industry-wide standards • Demonstrated ability to teach adults in a professional • Ability to map training programs to third party industry environment recognized certifications and/or licensures • Exceptional interpersonal relations skills A full position description and required application for A full position description and required application for these position can be found on the SCC website at www. these position can be found on the SCC website at www. sccnc.edu or call 910-642-7141, ext. 310. sccnc.edu or call 910-642-7141, ext. 310. Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Applicants should send all documents and inquiries to the Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, Human Resources Office, Southeastern Community College, P. O . Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. P. O . Box 151, Whiteville, NC 28472. An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer 6B • The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018

Columbus Fair Housing Law AVAILABLE NOW - 1 & 2 bed- right to be represented at the ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF claimed. which makes it illegal to adver- room apartment for rent in White- hearing by a lawyer. You should 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Also, this property is being sold tise any preference, limitation, ville. All utilities included. Central or discrimination based on race, take this paper to your lawyer at WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 free and clear of all taxes, spe- heat/air. Completely renovated. once. If you do not have a lawyer TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 cial assessments, prior liens or 3 BR, 2 BATH house for sale color, religion, sex, handicap, fa- Very nice location. $850 & $950 milial status or national origin, or and desire to have on appointed, STATE BAR NO.: 5901 encumbrances of record against with 3 acres. 580 Mill Pond Rd. per month. All appliances. Some Call 910-640-7970. intention to make any such pref- apply at the office set forth be- August 10, 17 & 24, 2018 said property except as may ex- erences, limitation or discrimi- furniture if needed. Call Clint nation. We will not knowingly Grainger 910-234-4676. low and one shall be appointed ist under Federal or State Law, if accept any advertising for real for you. Notice of Tax any. estate which is in violation of the Franklin County Court Adminis- A cash deposit of 20% of the law. All persons are hereby in- trator Foreclosure Sale purchase price, or $750 which- 99 FLEETWOOD 14X80, 3 BR, 2 formed that all dwellings adver- bath, windzone II. 910-535-5278 tised are available on an equal Franklin County Courthouse, 3rd STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ever is greater, will be required at 2 BEDROOM UNFURNISHED or 910-280-5767. opportunity basis. To complain Floor IN THE GENERAL COURT OF the time of the sale with the bal- of discrimination, call HUD toll- mobile home on private lot. 157 Lincoln Way East NOW AVAILABLE great selec- JUSTICE ance remaining due to be paid in free at 1-800-765-9372. Good neighborhood. Referenc- tion of used homes. Singlewide, Chambersburg, PAl 7201 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS full by cash or certified funds at es. No pets. Call 642-3740. and doublewide, WindZone II. 2 BR, 2 bath near Williams (717) 261-3848 DISTRICT COURT DIVISION the Office of the Commissioner For more info call. Oakwood School. Good condition. $650 3 BR, 1 bath remodeled SW. Im- The Court of Common Pleas of FILE NO.: 17 CV 119 within three (3) days after the en- rent, $650 deposit. Applications Homes. 910-654-4128 maculate condition. Appliances Franklin County is required by COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, try of the Judgment of Confirma- & references. No pets. Call 910- furnished. Excellent location. law to comply with the Ameri- Plaintiff tion by the Clerk of Court. 234-9273. Chadbourn $500m. Deposit + cans With Disabilities Act of vs Hearing before the Honorable 3 BR, 2 bath, brick house, New references req. No pets. Avail- 1990. For information about ac- Lillie D. Threadgill, Assistant able now. 443-675-8221 PHILLIS KING (WILLIAMS); TER- +/- .5 ACRE, deep well, septic, Hope area. No pets. Deposit re- cessible facilities and reason- RY D. WILLIAMS, Clerk of Superior Court for Co- 24x32 2car wired garage, 8x8 quired. Call 910-642-7717. MOBILE HOME FOR RENT in able accommodations available Defendants lumbus County, North Carolina pump house, vinyl siding, 4 BEDROOM, 2 bath house for Tabor City area. Call 910-840- to disabled individuals hav- NOTICE is hereby given that the was held in connection with this $25,000. MUST SEE! 145 Cooks 3518. ing business before the Court, foreclosure on the 20th day of Dr. off Slippery Log 910-231- rent in Chadbourn. $650. Call COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a please contact the Office of the December, 2017 at which time 6764. 910-918-3522 or 910-234-9691. body politic incorporate of the Court Administrator. All arrange- State of North Carolina, is ex- this foreclosure sale was autho- ments must be made at least 72 ercising its power and authority rized as required by statute. hours prior to a hearing or busi- This the 7th day of August, 2018. OFFICE SPACE FOR lease, to assess, levy and collect taxes 2 STORY (1) BedRoom cottage. ness before the Court. You must WILLIAM E WOOD near hospital. Call 910-640-8098 against real and personal prop- 1.3ACRES Central Avenue, Lake No pets, References and depos- attend the scheduled hearing. erty located within its boundaries COMMISSIONER Waccamaw, 18.6acres- Antioch it required. Call 910-642-4923. August 24, 2018 in accordance with the laws of 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Church Road. Whiteville. 770- WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 0796. A PLACE FOR MOM. The na- the State of North Carolina and tion’s largest senior living refer- Notice of Service the Default Judgment and Order TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 CLEARED LAND FOR SALE. ral service. Contact our trusted, of Sale entered on the 20th day STATE BAR NO.: 5901 3.95 acre, co Carver Creek of Process by local experts today! Our service of December, 2017 and is fore- August 24 & 31, 2018 on Columbus Co road. Coun- is FREE/no obligation. CALL Notice Publication closing on the following land of NOTICE TO CREDITORS cil NC. Contact 302-898-4742, 1-888-609-2550 PHILLIS KING (WILLIAMS) and 718-712-4769 23 PA.C.S.A STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 18-E-336 APARTMENT FOR RENT Halls- TERRY D. WILLIAMS in order to IN THE GENERAL COURT OF Having qualified as Executrix of boro 2 BR very spacious, CH/A §2513(b) satisfy the properly assessed but JUSTICE the ESTATE OF HAROLD DEAN J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. 642- unpaid taxes and/or special as- REGISTER, late of Columbus 4049. IN THE COURT OF COMMON COUNTY OF COLUMBUS sessments upon certain lands. County, North Carolina, I, pur- CHICKEN FARM, MARTIN PLEAS OF THE 39TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT DIVISION County. Asking $275,000. Four CYPRESS VILLAGE Pursuant to Judgment entered suant to N.C.G.S. § 28A-14-1, DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA FILE NO.: 17 CV 1375 operating houses, tractor and APARTMENTS on the 20th day of December, hereby notify all persons, firms FRANKLIN COUNTY BRANCH COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, equipment incl., 6.5 acres. Moti- 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, NC 2017, William E. Wood has been and corporations having claims IN RE: ADOPTION OF ANDRINA Plaintiff vated seller. Call Harrell & Asso- 1 and 2 bedrooms with Handi- appointed Commissioner with against the decedent to pres- JADE BRYSON VS ciates 252-441-7887. cap accessible units available. the authority to sell the follow- ent them to the undersigned by Born 03/15/2014 GERALD GLENN BOSWELL; Laundry facilities + Community ing land at the Courthouse Door, the 3rd day of November, 2018 room **24 hr maintenance** Orphans Court Division KAYLA BOSWELL; RACHEL Columbus County Courthouse in or this notice will be pled in bar Section 8 Assistance Available Adoption Docket BOSWELL; LARRY KENT BO- the City of Whiteville, Columbus of their recovery. All persons in- Income Restrictions may apply 64-ADOPT-2017 SWELL; CARL WAYNE BO- County, North Carolina at 12:20 debted to the Estate will make Seniors 62 years and older Volume __ , Page _ __ _ SWELL; JANICE CAROLYN o’clock p.m. on the 6th day of immediate payment to the un- 910-649-7971 To: Austin Bryson WARD; STATE OF NORTH CAR- Hours: Monday-Friday 8am- September, 2018 and will sell to dersigned. A petition has been filed asking OLINA, Judgmentholder (Lien- ****Publisher’s Notice**** 2pm the highest bidder for cash all in- This the 3rd day of August, 2018. the Court to put an end to all holder); SHORELAND HEALTH Equal Housing Professionally Managed by terest in the following described DINAH REGISTER REAVES, Opportunity rights you have to your child, An- CARE AND RETIREMENT CEN- M&M Properties real estate: EXECUTRIX All real estate advertised herein drina Jade Bryson, born March TER, INC., Claimant, Lying and being in Chadbourn 801 SEVEN CREEKS HIGHWAY is subject to the Federal Fair 15, 2014. The Court has set a Defendants Housing Act, North Carolina and Township, Columbus County, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 hearing to consider ending your To: KAYLA BOSWELL and RA- North Carolina, and being more DENNIS T. WORLEY rights to your child. The hearing CHEL BOSWELL, above named particularly described as follows: WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, will be held in the Franklin Coun- Defendants: MADISON HILL APARTMENTS Being all of that certain tract or EKSTER & MOSS, PLLC ty Court House, Chambersburg, Take notice that a pleading seek- 206 S. Madison St., parcel of land identified as Lot ATTORNEYS FOR THE ESTATE Franklin County, Pennsylvania, ing relief against the Defendants Whiteville, NC #20 as shown on that certain P.O. BOX 457 on Tuesday, the 18th day of Sep- GERALD GLENN BOSWELL, One Bedroom Apts. map entitled “Bird Cage Subdivi- TABOR CITY, NC 28463 Laundry Facilities • Community tember, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. If you KAYLA BOSWELL, RACHEL sion” dated June 25, 1985, pre- 910-653-2082 room • 24 hours maintenance BOSWELL, LARRY KENT BO- do not appear at this hearing the pared by Davey G. Williamson, Rental assistance up to 100% SWELL, August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 Court may decide that you are Registered Land Surveyor, which based on income. Income CARL WAYNE BOSWELL and not interested in retaining your map is incorporated by reference restriction may apply JANICE CAROLYN WARD and Notice of Service rights to your child, and your herein as part of this description. Seniors 62 years and older naming you as Defendants has 910-642-8883 failure to appear may affect the Reference is made to Plat Book of Process by been filed in the above entitled Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm Court’s decision on whether to 55, Page 35, Columbus County action. The nature of the relief Publication Professionally Managed by end your rights to your child. You Registry. are warned that even if you fail being sought is as follows: Tax Community Management See also Book 429, Page 817; STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Corporation to appear at the scheduled hear- Foreclosure for the collection of and Book 366, Page 612, Co- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS ing, the hearing will go on with- past due Columbus County, NC lumbus County Registry. IN THE GENERAL COURT OF out you and the Court may end property taxes. Being the same property con- JUSTICE your rights to your child without You are required to make de- veyed by Christine King, widow, DISTRICT COURT DIVISION you being present. You have a fense to such pleading not later to Phillis King, single, by Deed FILE NO. 18-CVD-514 than the 20th day of September, dated October 26, 2001, record- SHARONVIEW FEDERAL 2018, said date being 40 days ed in Book 669, Page 551, Co- CREDIT UNION, from the first publication of this EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED lumbus County Registry. Plaintiff, Notice and upon your failure to The property to be offered pursu- Vs. ACTIVITY IN A 100-YEAR FLOODPLAIN do so the party seeking service ant to this Notice of Sale is be- ROBERT D. ROBBINS, against you will apply to the AUGUST 24, 2018 ing offered for sale, transfer and Defendant. Court for the relief sought. conveyance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. TO: ROBERT D. ROBBINS This the 3rd day of August, 2018. Neither the Commissioner nor TAKE NOTICE that a pleading To: All Interested Agencies, Groups & Individuals WILLIAM E. WOOD the County of Columbus, nor seeking relief against you has This is to give notice that Columbus County, North Carolina has determined that the following the officers, directors, attorneys, been filed in the above-entitled proposed action as funded through the FY 2017 CDBG Infrastructure Program as administered employees, agents or authorized action. The nature of the relief by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Infrastructure representatives of either the being sought is as follows: The Commissioner or the County of is located within the 100-year floodplain, and Columbus County will be identifying and evaluat- Plaintiff is seeking a Judgment Columbus make any represen- against you for monies owed ing practicable alternatives to locating the actions in the floodplain and the potential impacts on tation of warranty relating to the as a result of default under the the floodplain from the proposed action, as required by Executive Order 11988, in accordance title or any physical, environmen- terms of a credit card agree- with HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 55, Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on tal, health or safety conditions ment. Floodplain Management. existing in, on, at, or relating to You are required to make de- the property being offered for fense to such pleading not later sale, and any and all responsi- than September 26, 2018. Upon Proposed Project Locations: bilities or liabilities arising out your failure to do so, the Plaintiff NC Highway 130 (Lat/Long: 34.1599, -78.5958) (Gum Swamp Run) of or in any way relating to any will apply to the Court for the re- Happy Home Road (Lat/Long: 34.1360, -78.6249) (Cow Bog Branch); such condition expressly are dis- lief sought. (Lat/Long: 34.1234, -78.6445) (Sand Pit Branch) This law firm is a debt collec- tor within the meaning of the Proposed Project Scope: Fair Debt Collection Practices KENT PLACE APARTMENTS Act. This communication is an Portions of the overall Columbus County Water & Sewer District I Old Dock Elementary School 116 Tram Road • Whiteville, NC attempt to collect a debt, and Sewer Extension project are located in the Special Flood Hazard Area (100-Year Floodplain), Now Accepting Applications for any information obtained will be flood zone designation AE, as located in the non-encroachment area as reflected on FEMA used for that purpose. FIRM Map Panel No. 3720110400J, 3720110200J, and 3720112400J, Dated June 2, 2006. This 2 Bedroom Apartments This the 6th day of August, 2018. project will include the extension of 32,300 linear feet of 8-inch diameter and 3-inch diameter Sarah Dalonzo-Baker Limited Rental Assistance • Certain Restrictions Apply Kirschbaum, Nanney, Keenan & sewer force main to provide connection to the Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority’s (GSW- Griffin, P.A. SA) existing system at Nakina. A 50 gallon per minute (GPM) wastewater pump station with Water, Sewer and Trash Pick-Up included in Rent. Attorney for Plaintiff standby power will be constructed at the Old Dock Elementary School site in conjunction with HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE • EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Post Office Box 19806 complete demolition and removal of the existing treatment works. The GSWSA has accepted Raleigh, NC 27619 Call Today! 910-642-8891 (919) 848-9640 EQUAL HOUSING flow for this proposed project and all regulatory permit approvals have been issued by the State OPPORTUNITY of North Carolina and by Columbus County regarding this project. August 17, 24, 31, 2018.

Purpose of Notice: BROOKBERRY There are three primary purposes for this Notice: First, people may be affected by activities PARK in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment APARTMENTS should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public education tool. Water, Sewer, Trash Commenters are encouraged to offer alternative methods to serve the same project purpose, Provided Free. and methods to minimize and mitigate impacts. The dissemination of information and request New Stove, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the Security System risks associated with the occupancy and modification of utilities and habitations in these special Private Patio areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate 2 Playgrounds in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater risk or Picnic Area Laundry Room continued risk, due to those actions. Comments must be received by Columbus County before opening of business on September 10, 2018. Please identify which project location is being commented on in your comments. Columbus County encourages electronic submittal of comments to the office of the County Manager at [email protected] Written correspondence will also be received by the County at the following address: Columbus County 111 Washington Street 910-642-7729 Whiteville, NC 28472 CALL NOW Further information may be found on the County’s website: www.columbusco.org HUD vouchers accepted. Mike Stephens, County Manager Professionally Managed by Community Mangagement Corporation The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 • 7B

title or any physical, environmen- completely delineated on that TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 by notifies all persons having Administratrix Notice of Tax tal, health or safety conditions certain map entitled “Map for STATE BAR NO.: 5901 claims against the estate of said 749 West Burkhead St. existing in, on, at, or relating to Patsy Etheridge”, prepared by August 24 & 31, 2018 decedent to present them to Whiteville, NC 28472 Foreclosure Sale the property being offered for Davey G. Williamson, Registered the undersigned within three (3) c/o J. Coburn Powell NOTICE TO CREDITORS sale, and any and all responsibili- Land Surveyor, dated July 4th, months from the date of the first Powell & Powell, Attorneys Having qualified as Administra- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ties or liabilities arising out of or in 1989, and a copy of the same is publication, or this notice will be PO Box 428 trix of the estate of Mavis Lavern IN THE GENERAL COURT OF any way relating to any such con- attached hereto and incorporat- pleaded in bar of their recovery. Whiteville, NC 28472 Flowers, deceased, late of Co- JUSTICE dition expressly are disclaimed. ed herein by reference the same All persons indebted to said es- Telephone: (910) 642-2728 lumbus County, the undersigned COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Also, this property is being sold as if fully set forth hereunder. tate will please make immediate August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 hereby notifies all persons hav- DISTRICT COURT DIVISION free and clear of all taxes, spe- See Book 174, Page 84, Colum- payment. ing claims against the estate of NOTICE TO CREDITORS FILE NO.: 17 CV 1435 cial assessments, prior liens or bus County Registry. This the 3rd day of August, 2018. said decedent to present them STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and encumbrances of record against The property to be offered pur- Amy D. Strickland, to the undersigned within three COUNTY OF COLUMBUS CITY OF WHITVILLE, said property except as may ex- suant to this Notice of Sale is be- Executrix of the estate of (3) months from the date of the DORIS B. HONEYCUTT, has Plaintiffs ist under Federal or State Law, if ing offered for sale, transfer and Doris E Strickland, first publication, or this notice qualified as Executrix of the Es- vs any. conveyance: “AS IS, WHERE 282 Church Street will be pleaded in bar of their tate of LEROY DAVID HONEYC- CICELY McKOY MARSH- A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- IS”. Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 recovery. All persons indebted UTT, deceased of Columbus BURN; JEFFREY MARSH- chase price, or $750 whichever Neither the Commissioner nor Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 to said estate will please make County, and this is to notify all BURN; DESHEENA FREEMAN; is greater, will be required at the the County of Columbus, nor immediate payment. NOTICE TO CREDITORS persons having claims against CHARLES ROBERTS, Ben- time of the sale with the balance the officers, directors, attor- This the 17th day of August, NORTH CAROLINA said Estate to present them to eficiary (Lienholder; PNC BANK, remaining due to be paid in full by neys, employees, agents or 2018. COLUMBUS COUNTY the undersigned on or before N.A.,Beneficiary (Lienholder), cash or certified funds at the Of- authorized representatives of Erlanda Smith, The undersigned, LINDA M. November 1st, 2018, pursuant Defendants fice of the Commissioner within either the Commissioner or the Administratrix of the estate of WALKER, having qualified as to North Carolina General Stat- NOTICE is hereby given that three (3) days after the entry of County of Columbus make any Mavis Lavern Flowers, Administratrix of the Estate ute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS the Judgment of Confirmation by representation of warranty relat- 7204 Whitetail Drive of BOOKER T. WALKER, de- be pled in bar of their recovery. and the CITY OF WHITVILLE as the Clerk of Court. ing to the title or any physical, Julian, NC 27283 ceased, late of Columbus Coun- All persons indebted to said Es- bodies politic incorporate of the Hearing before the Honorable environmental, health or safety Aug. 17, 24, 31, Sept. 7, 2018 ty, NC, this is to notify all per- tate will please make immediate State of North Carolina, are exer- Amy W. Pridgen, Assistant Clerk conditions existing in, on, at, or sons having claims against said payment to the undersigned at cising their power and authority of Superior Court for Columbus relating to the property being of- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate to present them to the the following address: to assess, levy and collect taxes County, North Carolina was held fered for sale, and any and all re- NORTH CAROLINA undersigned Administratrix on This the 3rd day of August, 2018. against real and personal prop- in connection with this foreclo- sponsibilities or liabilities arising COLUMBUS COUNTY or before November 5, 2018 at DORIS B. HONEYCUTT erty located within their boundar- sure on the 25th day of June, out of or in any way relating to The undersigned, ANNETTE Powell & Powell, Attorneys, PO 206 E. HOLLAND STREET ies in accordance with the laws 2018 at which time this foreclo- any such condition expressly are LEE, having qualified as Ex- Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, CHADBOURN, NC 28431 of the State of North Carolina sure sale was authorized as re- disclaimed. ecutrix of the Estate of DAVID or this Notice will be pled in bar C. Greg Williamson and the Default Judgment and quired by statute. Also, this property is being sold JAMES HOOKS deceased, late of their recovery. All persons in- Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP Order of Sale entered on the 25th This the 7th day of August, 2018. free and clear of all taxes, spe- of Columbus County, NC, this debted to said Estate will please Attorneys at Law day of June, 2018 and is fore- WILLIAM E WOOD cial assessments, prior liens or is to notify all persons having make immediate payment to the P.O. Box 1467 closing on the following land of COMMISSIONER encumbrances of record against claims against said Estate to undersigned Administratrix. Whiteville, NC 28472 CICELY McKOY MARSHBURN, 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE said property except as may ex- present them to the undersigned This the 31st day of July, 2018. August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2018 JEFFREY MARSHBURN and WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 ist under Federal or State Law, if Executrix on or before Novem- LINDA M. WALKER, DESHEENA FREEMAN in order TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 any. ber 26, 2018 at Powell & Powell, to satisfy the properly assessed STATE BAR NO.: 5901 A cash deposit of 20% of the Attorneys, PO Box 428, White- but unpaid taxes and/or spe- August 24 & 31, 2018 purchase price, or $750 which- ville, NC 28472, or this Notice cial assessments upon certain EARTHLINK INTERNET ever is greater, will be required at will be pled in bar of their recov- HIGH SPEED INTERNET lands. Pursuant to Judgment Notice of Tax the time of the sale with the bal- ery. All persons indebted to said entered on the 25th day of June, ance remaining due to be paid in Estate will please make immedi- 2018, William E. Wood has been Foreclosure Sale full by cash or certified funds at ate payment to the undersigned appointed Commissioner with the Office of the Commissioner Executrix. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA the authority to sell the follow- within three (3) days after the en- This the 21st day of August, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF ing land at the Courthouse Door, try of the Judgment of Confirma- 2018 Columbus County Courthouse in JUSTICE Enjoy big-time Internet speeds without spending big bucks! tion by the Clerk of Court. Annette Lee Get Connected for as low as Get Connected for as low as COUNTY OF COLUMBUS $ $ the City of Whiteville, Columbus 14.95/mo. 49.99/mo. 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Aug. 24, 31, Sept. 7, 14, 2018 NOTICE is hereby given that Columbus County, North Caro- This the 7th day of August, 2018. the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS NOTICE TO CREDITORS SENIOR LIVING SOLUTIONS lina, and being more particularly WILLIAM E WOOD and the TOWN OF LAKE WAC- Having qualified as Executrix of described as follows: COMMISSIONER A Place for Mom has helped over one million families fi nd CAMAW as bodies politic in- the estate of Doris E Strickland, BEGINNING at an iron stake in 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE corporate of the State of North deceased, late of Columbus senior living solutions that meet their unique needs. the north margin of East Virgil WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Street, it being 160 feet west of Carolina, are exercising their County, the undersigned here- the northwest intersection of Vir- power and authority to assess, gil Street and South Thompson levy and collect taxes against There’s no cost to you! 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opening date. and perform the stipulations and the highest bidder. A deposit of deposit. Furthermore, if the va- is at least 10 days, but no more Request for The Columbus County Board of agreements contained therein, five percent (5%) of the amount lidity of the sale is challenged by than 90 days, after the sale date Audit Services Education reserves the right to the holder of the indebtedness of the bid or Seven Hundred any party, the Trustee, in its sole contained in the notice of sale, Bids consider all factors and select secured by said Deed of Trust Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- discretion, if it believes the chal- provided that the mortgagor has bids based on the best interest made demand to have the de- ever is greater, is required and lenge to have merit, may declare not cured the default at the time of the district. fault cured, which was not met. must be tendered in the form the sale to be void and return the the tenant provides the notice of Columbus County Schools July 31, August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, Therefore, the undersigned Sub- of certified funds at the time of bid deposit. In either event, the termination. Upon termination of is accepting bids from quali- 21, 24, 28, 31, 2018 stitute Trustee will place for sale the sale. The successful bidder purchaser will have no further a rental agreement, the tenant fied auditors for: conducting that parcel of land, including will be required to pay revenue recourse against the Mortgagor, is liable for rent due under the year-end financial compliance improvements thereon, situated, stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s rental agreement prorated to the audits, reviewing the internal Substitute lying and being in the City of any Land Transfer Tax, and attorney, or the Trustee. effective date of the termination. controls of business operations, Trustee’s Notice Whiteville, County of Columbus, costs for recording the Trustee’s Additional Notice Required for Albertelli Law Partners North and preparing financial reports State of North Carolina, and be- Deed. The real property here- Residential Real Property with Carolina, P.A., as mandated by North Carolina of Foreclosure ing more particularly described inabove described is being of- Less Than Fifteen (15) Rental Substitute Trustee General Statutes for three fiscal Sale of Real in the heretofore referenced fered for sale “AS IS, WHERE Units: An order for possession of By: David W. Neill years ending June 2019, 2020, Deed of Trust. IS” and will be sold subject to the property may be issued pur- Albertelli Law Partners North and 2021. Property Said sale will be a public auc- all superior liens, unpaid taxes, suant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor Carolina, P.A. Sealed proposals should be THIS ACTION BROUGHT PUR- tion, to the highest bidder for special assessments, and other of the purchaser and against the 205 Regency Executive Park delivered to Columbus County SUANT TO THE POWER AND cash, at the usual place of sale encumbrances. Other condi- party or parties in possession Drive Suite 100 Schools 817 Washington Street AUTHORITY contained within at the Columbus County Court- tions will be announced at by the clerk of superior court of Charlotte, NC 28217 Whiteville no later than 12:00 that certain Deed of Trust exe- house, Whiteville, North Caro- the sale. The sale will be held the county in which the property T: 704-970-0391 noon on, August 31, 2018 (Attn: cuted and delivered by Thomas lina, on August 28, 2018 at 1:00 open for ten (10) days for upset is sold. Any person who occu- A-4666277 Alan Faulk). Bids received after Pawlik dated March 4, 2009 and PM. bids, as by law required. The pies the property pursuant to a August 17, 24, 2018 the deadline will not be consid- recorded on March 9, 2009 in Address of property: 77 Pinec- sale will not confirm until there rental agreement entered into ered. Book 954 at Page 864 in the Of- roft Drive, Whiteville, NC 28472 have been ten (10) consecutive or renewed on or after October Submittals must include at least fice of the Register of Deeds of Tax Parcel ID: 2644 days with no upset bids having 1, 2007, may, after receiving three references preferably from Columbus County, North Caroli- Present Record Owners: The been filed. If for any reason the the notice of sale, terminate the school districts to which servic- na. As a result of a default in the Heirs of Thomas Pawlik Trustee is unable to convey title rental agreement by providing Subscribe Today, es have been provided. Propos- obligations contained within the The terms of the sale are that the to this property, or if the sale is written notice of termination to als must be valid and binding Promissory Note and Deed of real property hereinbefore de- set aside, the sole remedy of the the landlord, to be effective on for a period of 90 days after the Call 642-4104 Trust and the failure to carry out scribed will be sold for cash to purchaser is the return of the bid a date stated in the notice that Living e News Reporter, Friday, August 24, 2018 1-C Take the Lake times 10 2018 Schedule Regular and Fun Family events are free of charge. There is a fee for TTL X-Treme. Walk/Run and Bike/Hike events begin and end at Elizabeth Brinkley Park. Friday, Aug. 31 5:30-7:30 p.m. “Take the Plate” pasta dinner – eat-in or take-out Lake Waccamaw United Methodist Church, 506 Lakeshore Dr. Donations support LWUMC’s local outreaches. Saturday, Sept. 1 16-mile Run/Walk & 6.5-mile Fun Family Run/Walk at Elizabeth Brinkley Park 7:00 a.m. Registration opens 7:15 Participants who registered online may start early 7:40 Assemble for announcements at starting line 8:00 Offi cial start of 16-mile Run/Walk 8:30 Start of Fun Family 6.5-mile Run/Walk Sunday, Sept. 2 14-mile Paddle Beside Dale’s Seafood 7:15 Registration, unloading equipment 7:45 Assemble on beach 8:00 Start

Bike/Hike and Fun Family Bike/Hike beginning at Elizabeth Brinkley Park 1 p.m. Registration opens for 16-mile event 1:45 Assemble with bicycles and helmets at starting line 2:00 Start of 16-mile event; continued registration for 6.5-mile event 2:30 Start of 6.5-mile Fun Family Bike/Hike All bike riders must wear helmets, and parents must supervise their children. Monday, Sept. 3 X-Treme Challenge 6 a.m. Assemble at Dale’s Seafood or Dam, TBD according to wind direction Swim is followed by Bike/Hike, Paddle, Run/Walk.

Traditional 4-mile Swim Dale’s Seafood or Dam, TBD. Each swimmer must have a boat escort. 7:30 Registration opens 7:45 Assemble for announcements 8:00 Start Swim

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Take the Lake comes full circle again this year. We’ve come so far Since 2011, Take the poster featured an ear from the health depart- Center, 618 S. Madison Lake’s volunteer planning of corn and the words ment and hospital showed St., Whiteville, beginning committee has chosen “Sowing the Seeds of Fit- up in good numbers last Monday, Aug. 27, or may a theme for each year’s ness,” honoring the re- year. The hospital and pick them up at the begin- Labor Day weekend ac- gion’s agricultural sector. area medical practices ning of their fi rst event. tivities. That year’s TTL T-shirt have been strong support- After midnight tonight, The 2011 events hon- featured a placid alligator ers of TTL since its early all participants must reg- ored veterans and active driving a tractor, a blade days. ister in person onsite to duty military, with an of grass in his mouth. This year’s holistic get their bibs. Uncle Sam design on the t- The arts took center health theme, “Body, Mind Online volunteer regis- shirt and a free lunch after stage in 2015. TTL plan- and Spirit,” is one that tration will remain open, the Walk/Run for partici- ners reached out to in- brings together all catego- said Hopkins. Mikie Wall pating servicemembers. vite artists of all sorts ries, classes and cultures. coordinates the many Educators were the sec- to “Celebrate the Art of For the first time since volunteers who work to 2011 X-Treme winners Tommy Mintz and Eric Brandt ond group honored, as the Fitness.” Southeastern 2011, the land events will make TTL to run smooth- class of 2012 proudly wore Oratorio Society provided follow a circular route, ly. Volunteers help with t-shirts proclaiming them entertainment at the kick- crossing the lake on the onsite registration, traffi c graduates of the “Univer- off spaghetti supper for new bridge above the dam. control, set-up, clean-up, sity of Pain and Gain.” the first time. T-shirts timing or other valuable Bright orange t-shirts showed a beret-wearing Midnight deadline support roles. suitable for a prison work gator painting a picture Advance online regis- “Volunteers are ex- gang made Take the Lake of canoe-paddlers on the tration closes tonight, said tremely important,” said participants stand out water. TTL webmaster Melissa committee director Julie in 2013, when the events Scouts of all sorts led Hopkins. Runners, walk- Stocks, who is, herself a honored law enforcement the way in 2016 under the ers, bikers, paddlers and volunteer and the head of and correctional offi cers. theme of “Be Prepared,” swimmers who sign up the dedicated committee Mark Gilchrist’s follow-up a good motto for anyone at www.takethelake.org of volunteers who plan photo feature was titled, who undertakes personal before the clock strikes TTL each year. Register “I’m sorry, offi cer, how fast fi tness challenges on a hot midnight may pick up to volunteer at the website was I going?” summer weekend. their number bibs at Body or by calling Stocks at The 2014 promotional Teams of professionals Shapers Gym and Fitness 641-1071. 2012: the year of the educator 2C • The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 ‘A sign from God’

This week’s featured “Sign from God” is from Antioch Baptist Church. If you have a sign you would like featured, send a high resolution photo- graph to [email protected]. Church Events CRHS sponsored 0251 or 640-7237. worship service and third Thursday at 7 p.m. and A car show will be held every adult education classes every The pastor is Chip Hannah. youth and children groups are Friday from 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at 1 p.m. support groups Sandy Plain Missionary Bap- the first and third Thursdays The car show will be held by The home is located at 2694 Diabetes Support Group – GriefShare tist Church worship service is at 7 p.m. Youth Pastor is Derek Advance Auto Parts on Hwy. 410 General Howe Road in Riegel- 2nd Thursday of the month held every second and fourth Howard and children’s Pastor in Chadbourn. wood. from 6-7 p.m. at 800 Jefferson GriefShare seminar and Sunday at 11:15 a.m., Sunday Koni Howard. The car show is open to For more information call V. Street, Whiteville. For more support group meets at Peace school is held at 10 a.m. and The church is located at 506 everyone and there are no fees Armond at 616-6004. information call 840-9585. Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Bible study is every Wednesday N. Lee Street. to enter. Stroke Support Group – 3rd Road, Whiteville, each Thurs- at 7 p.m. Kenneth Earwood, DMin. is God’s Hands Cultural Tuesday of the month from 2–3 day from 6-9 p.m. The church is located at 902 the pastor. God’s Hands Cultural p.m. at 609 Pecan Lane, White- GriefShare is a friendly, car- Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. Home clothing closet ing group of people who will Rev. Dr. Alphonse Turner Jr. of Home adult education ville. For more information Jerusalem Chapel God’s Hands Cultural Home call 640-4637. walk alongside you through Fayetteville is the pastor. God’s Hands Cultural Home Donayre Cancer Care Sup- one of life’s most difficult ex- FWBC seeks musician Inc. Resource Center will hold Continued on page 3 port Group 3rd Thursday of the periences. Blessed Beyond Jerusalem Chapel Freewill month at 4 p.m. at Whiteville For more information call Baptist Church in Chadbourn United Methodist Church. For Peace Baptist Church, 642-0251, Measure Ministries is seeking a full-time church Accepting applications for Fall 2018 Blessed Beyond Measure more information call 770-0084. 640-7237 or 770-1271. musician. Ministries services are held Parkinson’s Support Group Chip Hannah is the pastor. If interested contact Pastor every Sunday at 11 a.m. WHITEVILLE - Last Thursday of the month Eric McCollum at 840-2459. from 5-6 p.m. at 609 Pecan Lane, Celebrate Recovery The first and third are Pas- Whiteville. toral Sundays. Pastor Freda METHODIST PRESCHOOL Celebrate Recovery meets and Minister Homer Kirk invite Jefferson Helping Director Karen Dawsey, will continue the tradition at Living Word Church, 6374 everyone to fellowship. Hands project Celebrate Recovery Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn, The ministry is located at of faith-based Preschool Program for ages 3-5 years. The Jefferson Helping Hands Celebrate Recovery meets each Monday at 6 p.m. 3730 Joe Brown Hwy, Chad- at Peace Baptist Church, 653 For more information call bourn. Project will hold an “I got S-O-L- Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each 770-0511. E” project helping children in Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Greater McKoy’s need get new shoes for the new For more information call Revelation school year to help them make a 642-0251. Partial funding by Chapel worship step in the right direction. Good Shepherd Ministries. Lynn Hill Baptist Church Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. For more information call will hold a new Sunday school holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. Barbara Pierce Boone at 625- DivorceCare series on “The book of Revela- and morning worship at 11 a.m. 7314. tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching Pastoral Sunday’s are 2nd, 3rd The DivorceCare recovery a thought-provoking series of and 4th Sunday’s; 1st Sunday House of Mercy seminar and support group power-point messages on the is Deacon and Deaconess Day meets at Peace Baptist Church, book of Revelation. Sunday or Ministers and Christian Outreach worship 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, school begins at 10 a.m. and the Women’s Day. Y.P.C.W. is at 6 The House of Mercy Out- each Thursday from 6-9 p.m. main worship at 11 a.m. p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. on reach Church is located to 113 W. Childcare is provided through There is also an informative Wednesday’s. Commerce Street in Whiteville fifth grade. DivorceCare fea- While having fun with age-appropriate activities, power-point series on Sundays The chapel is located at 284 between Whiteville Meat Market tures nationally recognized at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Center Road in Dublin. and Joyce Alteration. our preschoolers are prepared for kindergarten by being experts on divorce and recov- The church is located at 620 Dr. Delora A. LeSane is the Worship is held every Sun- introduced to social, listening and participation skills! ery topics. Lynn Hill Road, near the inter- pastor. day at 9:30 a.m. Includes daily outside playtime on the church playground! Seminar sessions include section of Hwy. 74 and Union Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. Also available, playgroup for toddlers 3 years and younger. Facing My Anger, Facing My Valley Road. Journey Church is the founder and pastor. Call Karen Dawsey at 642-6675 for more information. Loneliness, Depression, New For more information or di- Relationships, KidCare and Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; rections call 914-0002 or 642-5820. group services Forgiveness. Car show in Journey Church holds ser- even when he is old he will not depart from it.” For more information call vices on Sunday’s at 10:30 a.m. Chadbourn Whiteville United Methodist Church 912 Pinckney Street, Whiteville Peace Baptist Church at 642- Sandy Plain Growth groups are held the first

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Kelvin Thurman formerly Inc. holds an open clothing closet of Glory. The Clothes Closet will also Gazebo next to the Sailboat Club. of Hallsboro. every Friday from 1-3 p.m. Mount Hebron The church is located at 1113 be open from 8-11 a.m. Clothing The schedule is as follows: Barbara Powell is the pastor. The home is located at 2694 S. Madison Street. is available for the entire family. Aug. 26 - Scott Crabtree with General Howe Road in Riegel- Gospel Explosion Barbara Powell is the pastor. Baldwin Branch is located Danny Gibson/Grayson Brock. New Mt. Zion at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in Sept. 23 - Randy Ward. wood. Mount Hebron A.M.E.Z postpones For more information call Greater Tabernacle Elizabethtown. Church, 4924 NC Hwy. 211 East, Rev. Dr. Louie Boykin is the 616-6604. Bladenboro, will hold a gospel anniversary service August announcments pastor. Sandhill MBC church The Pastor’s Aide committee explosion in song Saturday, Aug. Greater Tabernacle Church Pancake breakfast 18 at 6 p.m. with coordinator Rev. announcements and Rev. Anthony Rowell of New The Knights of Columbus is August announcements are: Fannie Dooley and Rev. Carl St. Bethel MBC Sandhill Missionary Baptist Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist offering a pancake breakfast for Saturday, Aug. 25 will be Pas- Ballard. Church announcements for July: Church announce that the an- $3 from 10-11:30 a.m. on the first tor Moore’s 14th pastoral anni- scholarship program Featured will be choirs, Aug. 26 the deacons of Sand- nual appreciation service for Sunday of the month at Sacred versary banquet featuring Elder groups, soloist and praise danc- St. Bethel Missionary Bap- hill will celebrate Men’s Day at Rev. Rowell has been postponed. Heart Church. David Richardson of New Haven, ing from in and around the area tist Church will hold its annual 11 a.m. with Rev. Donald Thomp- The event will be rescheduled at The church is located across Conn. The event will be held at 5 such as Edginton Singers, Wilm- scholarship program Sunday, son delivering the message. a later date. the street from Whiteville High p.m. at the Interim Health Care ington; The Gospel Travelaries, Aug. 26 at 4 p.m. The guest speak- For more information call For more information or School. building located at 305 Liberty er will be Rev. Pia Jessup of Rose Elmer Davis Rhodie at 648-5320. questions call 640-1138. Bolton; Linda Sinclair, Tarheel Street. Tickets are $20. and more. Hill Methodist Church. The church is located at For tickets see Zettie Price or Rev. Gregory Hewett is the 16920 Twisted Hickory Road, Love Grove FWBC Tai Chi class set For more information call other members of the church. A weekly Tai Chi class will 795-6471 or 228-0247. pastor. Bladenboro. pastor anniversary Donald L. Thompson is the be offered on Monday evenings Love Grove Freewill Baptist Baldwin Branch pastor. at 6 p.m. in the St. Paul United HOPD pre-pastors Lakeside Ministry Church will celebrate its Pastor Methodist Church’s Fellowship MBC food pantry hosts Sunday speakers Elder Ronald Brown’s 19th pasto- Hall in Tabor City, which began anniversary Aug. 24 HOPD Usher ral anniversary Sunday, Aug. 26 The Baldwin Branch Mis- April 9. This hour-long class will and music at 4 p.m. The guest speaker will The House of Prayer and sionary Baptist Church food pan- anniversary be taught by DVD. Men, women, Lakeside Ministry will host be Bishop Fredrick Murray and Deliverance will hold its and youth (child care not pro- try, “From His Table to Yours” speakers and special music each The House of Prayer and pre=pastors anniversary service will be open Saturday, Aug. vided) are encouraged to attend. Sunday May 27-Sept. 2 from Deliverance will hold its 8th Continued on page 5 For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church Directory . . . Zion Church Our church directory features a plus in our web version. We’ll include weekly church profile, helpful infor- your church name, address, phone 114 West Virgil St., Whiteville mation about area churches, a devo- number, pastor’s name, service times 910-642-7327 tional thought and daily Bible read- and web address. You’ll also have an Rev. James Williams, Pastor ings. expanded church profile, including A Personal Invitation To YOU assist with healing the mind, body, and soul; If you would like your church in- church photos, run in the directory From the Pastor and members of to conduct an outreach ministry in the com- cluded on this page, we invite you sometime during the six month pe- St. Mark A.M.E. Zion Church munity; to provide leadership; to guide lost to call us today at 642-4104, ext. riod. We encourage you to help make Come WORSHIP, STUDY, FELLOWSHIP, souls to Christ; and to establish and maintain a spiritual environment where all people are 237. For only $21.50 per month (six this directory complete by having your and GROW with us. month commitment), we’ll include church information included. welcomed and loved. St. Mark is blessed with a rich history that As St. Mark seeks to fulfill her mission, in your church in this weekly directory, dates back to the 1800s. She continues to addition to regularly scheduled services, a va- build on her heritage, as she strives to become AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church riety of programs and activities for all ages is Piney Forest Baptist Church “the Church without Walls” where all people EPISCOPAL 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, offered. Foremost among these are Vacation 910-642-2139 Chadbourn of all ages are genuinely welcomed. Bible School, tutoring, praise dancing, music, Mount Horeb AME Church Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor The mission of St. Mark is: To equip the 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Rev. Willard McPherson • children’s church, a food bank, excursions, [email protected] 910-654-5284 membership through the preaching and Evergreen www.fbcwhiteville.com observance of special days and events (Christ- Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Church Phone 654 1887 Sunday School 9:45 am, teaching of God’s Word; to inspire the down- mas, Easter, etc.) and family fun nights. Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Sylvester Colvin • 910-371-0604 Worship 11:00 am, hearted; to provide relief to the destitute; to Sunday School 9:45 am We welcome you to worship with us at Wed. Supper 5:45pm, Smyrna Baptist Church any time, and if you have no church home in Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Bible Study 6:30 pm Services: Wed. 6:30 pm 4934 Peacock Road., Whiteville Whiteville, we invite you to make St. Mark 910-642-6266 First Baptist Church of Sunday School 9:45 a.m. A.M.E. Zion Church YOUR church. St. James AME Church Pastor Merle Johnson • 910-862-7570 Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Lake Waccamaw Sunday School 9:45am Worship 11:00 Know that you will experience awesome Pastor Will Harris Tuesday Bible Study 12:00 noon Church Phone 642-8832 am Bible Study 6:00pm, preaching, inspired music, and great fellow- 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., Rev. Kimberly Walker 910-473-1808 Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm Tuesday Night Service 7:00 p.m. Lake Waccamaw ship! Sun Church School 9:45 am smyrnabaptistwhiteville.org Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am 910-646-3727 Wed. 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, Sweet Home Missionary 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, AFRICAN-METHODIST Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Baptist Church Visit the house of worship of your choice this week. EPISCOPAL ZION 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 St. Mark AME Zion Church Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist METHODIST-UNITED First Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship 10:30 am & Church 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Rev. James Williams, Pastor 6:00pm Sunday School 9:30am, Chadbourn United Rev. Dr. Joseph Washburn Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Worship Wednesday 7:00 pm Methodist 910-642-2253 [email protected] Sunday School 9:45 am 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn fpcwhiteville.org www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Rev. Pat Inman • 910-443-9786 Sunday School 10:00 am, Services 11:00 am Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Happy Home Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 5th Sunday Fellowship meal at noon 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Bible Study/Prayer Service Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am Lake Waccamaw Richard Collins, Pastor Randy K. Speight, Pastor Wednesday 6:45 pm Presbyterian Church Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm 910-642-7284 910-642-7764. www.trytbc.org Fair Bluff United Methodist 301 Church Street, Lake Waccamaw www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Mt. Zion AME Zion Church [email protected] 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Rev. Steuart T. Link Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Church 107 Mt. Zion St., Lake Waccamaw Sunday Bible Fellowship 9:15 am Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 910-646-4244 Wednesday 7:00 pm 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Rev. Vanness Middleton, Pastor [email protected] Sunday School 9:45 am, Services 11:00 am Morning Worship Hour 10:30 am Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland 910-352-2196 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am Lennon’s Cross Roads 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 Sunday 11:00 am, 1:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Westminster Presbyterian Sun School 10 am, Bible Study 1st Saturday of the month Baptist Church Church Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays Mishop Springs at 10:00am. Breakfast served 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Western Prong Baptist Church United Methodist 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville Rev. John Cobb 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm 910-642-2762 ASSEMBLEY OF GOD 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Rev. Mark Fisher CATHOLIC Pastor Jerry Dalton • Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm westernprong.org [email protected] Abundant Life Assembly of God 910-640-2783 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville Sacred Heart Catholic Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Macedonia Baptist Church Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am [email protected] Pastor Jerry J. Spivey Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Church 100ASSEMBLEY Macedonia Church OF Rd.,Evergreen GOD 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville NC mishopspringsumc.webs.com 910-642-5003 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Jimmy Caines, Pastor • 910-642-3895 Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, [email protected] Group, 6:00 pm Bible Study Seventh Day Adventist Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd on Facebook: Sacred Heart of Worship 11:00 am 7:00 pm Worship 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm & 4th Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Jesus Roman Catholic Church Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Whiteville Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Whiteville Assembly of God Sunday 9 a.m. in english, NON-DENOMINATIONAL 910-642-0698 Nakina Baptist Church [email protected] 516 N. Madison St. (Former loca- White Marsh Baptist Church 11:30 a.m. in spanish. Living Word Church tion of Missionary Alliance Church) 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 Rev. J. Darryll Hester 910-499-1598 CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 Sunday School 9:30 am [email protected] Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am Missionary Alliance Church www.livingwordnc.com Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 Monday 6 pm Celebrate Recovery www.missonaryalliance.com BAPTIST FREEWILL BAPTIST Wednesday 7:00 pm New Hope Baptist Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am If you would like Calvary Baptist Church 252 Rough and Ready Rd.,Whiteville Oak Grove FWB Church Wednesday 6:30 pm PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor 1423 Oak Grove Church Rd., Chadbourn Pentecostal Whiteville 910-642-6345 Bladenboro EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN your church Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 www.nhbcwhiteville.com Rev. James H Nobles Grace Episcopal Church & Holiness 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Prayer Room 9:45 am, Christ the King Lutheran included on this Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Donald Conway Sunday School 10:00 am, Service Church • 910-654-4850 Palmyra Missionary Baptist 11:00 am Sunday evening 6:30 pm 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville www.chadbournph.org Wednesday 7:30 pm 910-642-4784 page for only 12753 New Britton Hwy., Whiteville Sunday School 9:45 am [email protected] Rev. John Roberson • 910-642-4693 MISSIONARY BAPTIST Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am: www.gracechrist.bizland.com $21.50 per month, Wednesday 7:00 pm Sun eve 6:00 pm First Missionary Baptist Church Sun Services 10:30 am _ Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup supper. PRESBYTERIAN we invite you to Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves HOLINESS Peace Baptist Church 910-654-3225 Chadbourn Presbyterian 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Chadbourn Church of Church Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 www.firstmbcchadbourn.org call us today at God of Prophecy 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn www.peacebc.org Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Rev. C.F. McDowell III Sunday 8:30am, 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Rev. John McPherson 910-654-3449 642-4104, ext. 237. Wednesday 7:00 pm, Care Ministry 6pm Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM 910-654-3968 chadbournpresbyterian.org Thursday 6-9pm Celebrate Recovery, Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am (six month commitment) DivorceCare & GriefShare Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages 4C • The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 TABOR CITY Savvy Senior Community Meetings Happenings & Events How older people can Alcoholics Anonymous #139 meets the second By DIANNE NOBLES WARD meets at First Presbyterian Tuesday of each month at 7 Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City Church, 511 N. Thompson p.m. at 208 First Ave., Chad- find clinical trials The Market on Live have fun and respect the St., Whiteville on Monday, bourn. Dear Savvy Senior, zation that will take your Wednesday, Thursday nights Oak has been holding an property of others. What can you tell me information online or over Veterans of Foreign Wars open market in front of On Friday, Sept. 7 make at 8 p.m. A guest speaker will Post 8073 meets on the sec- about clinical trials and the phone and do a thor- be at the meeting on the last the Ritz stage since last plans to attend the Char- how to go about finding one? ough clinical trials search ond Tuesday of each month spring. Recently, the BBM ity Pancake Supper at Thursday of each month. The at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Old and Ill for you, and mail or email volunteers made the deci- Central Missionary Bap- church is located on Thomp- of America building at 1028 you the results within a sion to change their loca- tist Church from 5-8 p.m. son Street in Whiteville. S. Madison St. Whiteville. Dear Old, week or two. Call 877-633- tion to the grass parking The festival has partnered Each year, hundreds of 4376 for assistance. Narcotics Anonymous Military Vet Riders Asso- meets at Highest Praise area in front of the Lake with Central Missionary thousands of Americans Those with dementia ciation meets on the last Tabor ballfield. Hopeful- Baptist Church to present Church, 109 N. Madison St., Monday of each month at participate in clinical tri- and their caregivers can Whiteville on Tuesdays and ly, this new location will a charitable fundraiser als in hopes of gaining ac- also locate clinical trials at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans of give the vendors greater the night before the fes- Thursdays at 7 p.m., at Mt. America building at 1028 S. cess to the latest, and pos- the Alzheimer’s Associa- visibility from the motor- tival. Each year the NC Pleasant AME Zion Church, Madison St. Whiteville. sibly greatest, but not yet tion TrialMatch at Trial- 15956 Old Lake Road, Rie- ists on U.S. 701 Bypass. Honey Festival selects a lo- on the market treatments Match.alz.org. gelwood on Tuesdays and VFW Auxiliary meets on the We continue to wish this cal organization to be the for all types of illnesses. Things to Know Thursdays at 7 p.m. second Thursday of each group the very best in this beneficiary of their pan- month at 6 p.m. at the Vet- But, you need to be aware Before deciding to par- Al-anon meets at First Presby- endeavor as they continue cake supper. This year’s that clinical trials can vary ticipate in a trial, you need erans of America building at to promote Tabor City proceeds will be donated terian Church, 511 N. Thomp- 1028 S. Madison St., White- greatly in what they’re de- to first discuss it with your and bring newcomers into to Youth Ambassadors son St., Whiteville on Mondays ville. signed to do, so be careful doctor to make sure it is at 7 p.m. town. The Market will for a Better Community. to choose one that can ac- appropriate for you. Then, Veterans Memorial Park open at the new location On Saturday, Sept. 8, kick Diabetes Support Group of America meets on the tually benefits you. Here’s schedule an appointment meets at Columbus Regional on Friday, September 7th off the day with the Carl what you should know with the study’s medical lastThursday of each month at 4:00pm and will close Cutler Run for Prostate Healthcare, Education Cen- at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of along with some tips for team and ask lots of ques- at 7 p.m. So don’t forget to Cancer 5K at 7 a.m. Fes- ter, Classroom 2 the second America building at 1028 S. locating one. tions, such as: Thursday of each month at Madison St., Whiteville. check out their new loca- tival events will begin at Clinical Trials • What’s the purpose of 6 p.m. For more information tion every Friday at the 9 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. A clinical trial is the the study and can it im- call Shauna Nobles at 642- Concerned Bikers Associa- Lake Tabor ballfield. Local Check out the Mead Gar- scientific term for a test or prove my condition? 9458 or 641-8208. tion meets on the last Mon- market and artisans will den at 9 a.m. at the Chef research study of a drug, • What are the risks? day of each month at 6 p.m. be there bringing their and the Frog Restaurant Brain Injury Support Group at the Veterans of America device or medical proce- • What kinds of tests and treasures for you!! Fresh and their tasting event meets at Columbus Regional building at 1028 S. Madison dure using people. These treatments does the study Healthcare, Education Center, St. Whiteville. seasonal produce, home- featuring North Carolina trials – sponsored by drug involve, and how often and Room 1A the second Thursday made soaps and jewelry meads. More information companies, doctors, hos- where they are performed? of each month at 6 p.m. For Disabled American Veterans are just a few of the offer- about the honey festival is pitals and the federal gov- • Is the experimental more information call Shauna Chapter #35 meets the sec- ings. Stop by and check forthcoming so keep your treatment in the study be- Nobles or Sonja Green at 642- ond Thursday of each month ernment – are conducted out the unique items that eyes open for it. For more to learn whether a new ing compared with a stan- 8011 ext. 9458. at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison they have for sale. The information on becoming St., Whiteville. treatment is safe and if it dard treatment or a pla- Compassionate Friends market is located at Lake a vendor or participating works. But, keep in mind cebo? Support Group (Grief group Family and Community Tabor ballfield grass park- in the 5K run contact A.C. that these new treatments • Who’s paying for the for parents who have lost Hope Resources Inc. would ing lot. The market will be Cutler at 445-1065. are also unproven, so there study? Will I have any children to death) meets at like persons from 20-40 years open every Friday from Hello Red Devil Nation. may be risks too. costs, and if so, will my in- Grace Episcopal Church, of age to attend Community 4-7 p.m. through Oct. 12. As most around our area Also be aware that all surance plan or Medicare 105 S. Madison St., White- Development meetings on the For more information or know, TCES (aka Tabor ville the second Monday of fourth Thursday of each month clinical trials have certain cover the rest? would like to be a vendor, City High School) will be eligibility criteria (age, • What if something each month at 7:30 p.m. For at the Columbus County contact Chairperson Pam torn down next Summer/ more information call 647- Dream Center from 6:30-7:30 gender, health status, etc.) goes wrong during or after Byrd at 625-7974. Fall and a new school will 8401. p.m. For more information call that you must meet in or- the trial and I need extra Shelle Blanks at 910-207-8982 Mark your calendars be built. The Greater Ta- der to be accepted. And be- medical care? Who pays? Vietnam Veterans of Amer- or Yolanda Davis at 704-780- for the next quarterly bor City Chamber of Com- For more information ica Chapter #962 of Colum- fore taking part in a trial, 8350. meeting of the Columbus merce is planning an event bus County meets the first you’ll be asked to sign an on clinical trials for older County Intergovernmen- called “Red Devil Day” informed consent agree- adults visit the National Tuesday of each month at 7 A Community Garden is tal Council. This quarter’s which will take place Sat- p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., ment. You can also leave a Institute on Aging (nia. available at Chadbourn meeting will be held Mon- urday, Sept. 15 beginning Whiteville. United Methodist Church. study at any time. nih.gov/health/clinical- day, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in at noon Red Devil Day will Find a Trial trials), which has many in- The American Legion Post Persons are invited to come the historical Chadbourn give all those who passed formative articles includ- #233 meets the first Tuesday and plant in the raised bed Every year, there are plots. For more information Depot located at 201 West through the halls of Ta- more than 100,000 clinical ing one on “questions to of each month at 6 p.m. at 1st Avenue. We always en- bor City High School the 313 Phillips St., Whiteville. call 654-5250 or 654-4069 trials conducted in the U.S. ask before participating in and leave message, name joy meeting in this unique chance to re-visit Red Dev- You can find them by ask- a clinical trial.” The American Legion Post and number. location and thank the il Country. A few areas of ing your doctor who may Town of Chadbourn for the school will be off lim- be monitoring trials in his hosting this quarter’s its due to safety issues, but or her specialty. Or, you meeting. A great agenda the majority of it will be can look for them on your Community Events is being prepared for this open for us to at least walk own at ClinicalTrials.gov. meeting. Please invite as through. Bring your Red This website, sponsored HomeCare MC sets Hallsboro, N.C. 28442. many people from your Devil memorabilia, sports by the National Institutes organization as possible. uniforms, yearbooks, etc. Special Olympics For more information of Heath, contains a com- call Loris McClellon at 207- Remember, Columbus to share with our fellow prehensive database of meeting 6574 or Bridget Stephens at County Intergovernmen- Red Devils while we visit federally and privately 646-1164. tal Council is open to all with one another and A Special Olympics com- supported clinical studies persons who believe in “catch up.” Everyone will mittee meeting will meet in the U.S. and abroad on Narcotics good government. go through a checkpoint the third Thursday of each a wide range of diseases Our Back-to-School upon arrival for registra- month at 6 p.m. at HomeC- Anonymous and conditions, including Scavenger Hunt is still tion, however, there will are Management Corpora- information about each Narcotics Anonymous underway. Pick up a “bin- be no cost for the self-guid- tion. The meeting is for trial’s purpose, who may meetings will be held every go-style” scavenger hunt ed tours. Later in the eve- individuals who want to participate, locations, and Tuesday and Thursday at 7 entry card from the Tabor ning, there will be a din- help improve and grow the phone numbers for more p.m. at Mt. Pleasant AMEZ City Public Library locat- ner and dance, which will Special Olympics program details. Church in Riegelwood. ed at 101 East Fifth Street, be limited to the first 150 in Columbus County. If you want some help or from the Greater Tabor who RSVP with payment. HomeCare MC is located finding the right trial, try Riegelwood AA City Chamber of Com- Bear with us as the menu at 2208 James B. White Hwy. ResearchMatch.org, a web- meets Wednesdays merce office located at is determined and a D.J. is N., Whiteville. based resource created by 103-D East Fifth Street in selected, after which time, For more information The Riegelwood group Vanderbilt University that Send your senior ques- Tabor City. The scavenger a price for the dinner and call Tammy Whitlow at of Alcoholics Anonymous connects willing patients tions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. hunt entry cards will have dance will be set. So far, 640-1153. meets at 6 p.m. every with researchers of clini- Box 5443, Norman, OK Wednesday at the USW Lo- the names of participating the Tabor City Chamber cal trial. Or, use the Center 73070, or visit SavvySenior. businesses listed in the of Commerce has a few JCPC meetings cal 9-738, 102 Old Stage Hwy. for Information and Study org. Jim Miller is a contrib- (87) at Riegelwood. squares. When going in volunteers signed up, but on Clinical Research Par- utor to the NBC Today show The Juvenile Crime Pre- the participating business we need more. Reply with ticipation at CISCRP.org. and author of “The Savvy vention Council meetings Yokefellows or organization, first ask your name and contact This is a nonprofit organi- Senior” book. are on the first Wednesday Ministry seeking what “school supply item” information via email at of each month at noon in you are searching for, then [email protected]. Once 843-504-5306 or visit her at from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. the Whiteville City Schools participants conduct your search in a we have signed up enough the Tabor City Chamber Stop by anytime during Civic Room. respectful manner. Do not volunteers, a meeting will of Commerce. Her office these hours of operation Yokefellows Prison Min- touch or move that item be scheduled between the hours are 10 a.m. until 2 and one of our friendly istry is seeking Christians from its display. Respect chamber board members p.m. Tuesday’s and Thurs- hostess’s will be happy Cancer Support in the Tabor City area to be the business or organi- and the volunteers. The day’s. To schedule an ap- to assist you in gathering Group meets a part of this ministry. zation’s property. Do not Tabor City Chamber of pointment call 910-377- information to help plan For presentation dates The Cancer Support touch, move, or destroy Commerce needs your 3012. your next vacation in the call 918-4531 or 653-2782. Group of Donayre Cancer any displays. Destruction help to make this Red Dev- The Tabor City Cham- beautiful state of North Care Center of Columbus of any property will be il HOORAH one to long re- ber of Commerce hours Carolina and her many Regional Healthcare meets grounds for disqualifica- member. Contact Cynthia of operation are 9 a.m. to destination spots. Pick up the second Wednesday of Help available tion. Back-to School Scav- Nelson, EVP, at 377-3012 or 2 p.m. Monday through your free 2017 phonebook, each month from 9-10 a.m. enger Hunt “bingo-style” 840-0292 to sign up to vol- Thursday. They are in North Carolina map and in the CRHS education entry card submissions unteer. This event is for place to help promote and Tabor City maps while department. The programs for Matthew must have the initials of former students and staff. serve the community. Call you are there. Free Our are free. an authorized business Note that the ticket price 377-3012 to schedule an ap- State Magazines are also For more information survivors representative in the cor- will be set on Monday, available. We look forward Survivors of Hurricane pointment or stop by dur- and to register call 641-8220. responding square. These Aug. 20. If you’d like to re- to seeing you soon and Matthew who need help are ing office hours. Give them entry cards may be turned serve a ticket, call or send catching you up on all the encouraged to call the Hur- a call to learn more about in to the Tabor City Public us an email to tccofc@ya- happenings and events in Columbus County ricane Matthew Helpline at their chamber members Library or to the Greater hoo.com. Go Big Red! North Carolina and Co- Leadership commit- 919-861-2886. To speak with and to share your achieve- Tabor City Chamber of The countdown is on lumbus County. a Lutheran Services Caro- ments, so they can spread tee meets Tuesdays Commerce. All entries for the N.C. Yam Festival. That’s what’s happen- linas disaster specialist, the good news. The Columbus County must be submitted by Aug. Only nine weeks until fes- ing in Tabor City this call Monday through Fri- Wedding bells are ring- Leadership Council Steer- 31. Photocopies are not al- tival time in Tabor City. week. day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., ing, graduation parties ing Committee meets each lowed. The number of Everyone is as busy as can Until next week…… or leave a message to have are being planned and re- second Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Back-to-School Scavenger be gathering up sponsors your call returned. unions are in the works at Bogue Community Park, Hunt entries regarding and tying up last minute Lutheran Services Caro- the Ritz Center. If you are Hallsboro. “Bingo” are as follows: details to make this year’s linas has been selected by looking for a venue to hold PLEASE This non-partisan, non- *1 row of “bingo” di- festival an exciting one. the North Carolina De- a wedding reception, fami- profit advocacy group en- agonally, horizontally, ver- There will be some new partment of Public Safety/ ly reunion, birthday party courages participation of tically equals one entry in events and changes to RECYCLE Emergency Management to etc., look no further. The citizens willing to collabo- the drawing. this year’s festival so go provide disaster case man- Ritz Center in downtown rate to effect powerful, posi- *2 rows of “bingo” di- to their web site at www. agement in the 45 FEMA- Tabor City just may be tive changes on the local, agonally, horizontally, ver- ncyamfestival.com to see designated counties affect- what you are looking for. state and federal levels. tically equals two entries what’s in store for 2018. ed by Hurricane Matthew. To schedule an appoint- Group goals, bylaws, in the drawing. You can also download ment or to get your ques- membership information *Completed Card (total pageant forms, sweet pota- tions answered contact and applications may be se- blackout) equals five en- to cook-off forms, vendor The Ritz Center Manager, cured via email request at tries in the drawing. forms and find out how to Dianne Nobles Ward at www.columbuscountylead- Pregnant? The winner of the become a sponsor for this 653-4141. ershipcouncil.weebly.com Back-to-School Scavenger year’s festival. If you have The Tabor City Visitor or send written request to We are here to help you. Hunt will be drawn at ran- questions or suggestions Center is open Monday – Columbus County Leader- dom on Sept 3. The hunt contact N.C. Yam Festival Friday from 8:30 a.m. until ship Council, P.O. Box 57, Call us today at 642-2677. is on in Tabor City. Let’s President, Rachel Todd at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday’s After You Read. The News Reporter • Thursday, Friday, August 24, 2018 • 5C A. Your story is heart- about 10 times more per In fact, at first, topical NSAIDs as well PEOPLE’S PHARMACY breaking. We hope today’s ounce than Tecnu. Voltaren gel wasn’t as the pros and cons of cancer specialists and pal- available in the U.S. We oral NSAIDs, including A. 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Lunch Democratic Party cel- the Mt. Zion Choir of Fairmont. will be served after the service. ebrated the grand open- An evening service will be ing of their headquarters held at 4 p.m. with guest speaker Thursday, Aug. 9 with a Christian Plain Rev. Jimmy Brockington, pastor ribbon cutting by David AMEZ homecoming of Calvary Missionary Baptist Clark. The crowd wel- Christian Plain A.M.E. Zion Church of Andrews, S.C. along comed honored guests, Church will celebrate its church with his choir and congregation. long time Democrats Dr. homecoming Sunday, Aug. 26 at Delilah Blanks, Berline 11 a.m. The pastor Rev. Gene F. Oak Grove BC Graham and Edd Nye. McNeil will render the morning announces 2018 The guest speaker was service. The musical guests will be The Portersville Community singers 7th District Congressio- Choir. A repast will follow the Oak Grove Baptist Church nal Candidate Dr. Kyle service. announces its line up of singers Horton. The office is The church is located at 1960 for 2018. Events start at 6 p.m. located at 300A Poplar Jenkins Road in Whiteville in Sept. 2 will be Joyfull Sound. Street in Elizabethtown. the Rico community. Oct. 7 will be Full Mercy. Nov. 4 is Glorybound Quartet. Dec. 2 is the Hanging of the Welcome Church Green. men’s fellowship For more information call chicken fry Richard Hewett at 880-4537. Welcome Church Men’s fel- lowship annual chicken fry will Mt. Tabor MBC be held Friday, Aug. 31 from 5-7 program/events p.m. Plates are $7 and include Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist chicken, green beans, potato Church will hold the following salad, roll and dessert. Eat in or programs/events for the month take out. of September. Any questions call Sam Ed- Sunday, Sept. 2 will be the wards at 653-9284. annual homecoming service at The church is located at 3104 11 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Thomas Old Cribbtown Road, Chad- Southerland followed by a meal. Beaverdam Road in Chadbourn. Crystal Spring MBC “We rely on individuals and lotte. Carmin Leach is the guest bourn. groups to volunteer to help with Monday, Sept. 10-Friday, Sept. usher celebration speaker. 14 will be fall revival beginning Porter Swamp BC the Meals of Love program. Rev. Kelvin Howard is the Artesia Alumni at 7 p.m. nightly with Rev. Rex Crystal Spring Missionary Their kindness means a great pastor. family fun day Anderson, senior pastor of First BBQ fundraiser Baptist Church will hold its an- deal to us and the families we nual homecoming celebration serve,” Hinson said. Artesia Alumni Association Baptist Chruch of Fairmont as Porter Swamp Baptist Sunday, Sept. 30 at 11:30 a.m. with For more information about Baldwin Branch will celebrate its 11th annual revivalist. Church Brotherhood will spon- Rev. Jeremy Buie, pastor and Meals of Love and other volun- MBC prison ministry Family Fun Day Labor Day week- Sunday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. will sor a BBQ fundraiser Saturday, the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist teer opportunities, contact Hin- end Saturday, Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. be Mt. Tabor’s officers appre- Sept. 8 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Plates Baldwin Branch Missionary Church family of Riegelwood. A son at 620-2264 or email lindsey. -6 p.m. There will be food, fun, ciation/recognition service with are $8 and consist of Coun- Baptist Church introduces to celebration dinner will be served [email protected] games and entertainment. guest minsiter Dr. Sherri Ar- try style BBQ pork ribs, baked the general public their prison following the service. The event will be held at nold-Graham, former executive beans, cole slaw, roll and dessert. ministry, “Christ in Every Cell.” The church is located at 4754 Lake Waccamaw Bogue Park at the corner of secretary of the Women’s Baptist Eat in or take out. Individuals are incarcerated Blue Banks Loop Road. Red Bug and Jockey roads in Home and Foreign Missionary Proceeds will be used for Food ministry to way in advance of ever arriving Rev. Dr. Carolzell Henry is Hallsboro. Convention of N.C. (WBH-FMC) Brotherhood mission projects. distribute food in prison. A card and an envelope The church is located at 824 The church is located at 8925 the pastor. Rain date will be Monday, Lake Waccamaw food minis- are all that’s needed to achieve Cherry Grove Road in Cerro Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW in Sept. 3. try will distribute food to those one of the neediest mission in Gordo. Cerro Gordo. For more information call Baldwin Branch in need. America. Not every Christian Rev. Dr. Thomas Southerland For more information call Sid Hazel at 918-3016. The distribution days will can visit prisoners in person, is the pastor. 625-2705. MBC gospel group There will be a 3 on 3 basket- be the second Wednesday and of course. ball tournament. For registra- top finalist fourth Saturday of each month, That’s not the only way to tion and info contact Glenwood New Light MBC Waves of Praise Pastor Kevin L. Joyner Sr. from 9-10 a.m. at First Baptist minister to a lonely man or Davis at 640-1208. annual homecoming gospel fest Sept. 8 of Kevin Joyner and Men of Church, Sam Potts Hwy. Lake woman behind bars. It’s possible Standard and the Minsiter of Waccamaw. to visit a prison in an envelope New Light Missionary Bap- A Waves of Praise gospel Music at Baldwin Branch Mis- Food recipients need only a through a caring ministry of Hinson’s Crossroads tist Church of Hallsboro will fest will be held Saturday, Sept. sionary Baptist Chruch of Eliza- photo ID to receive free food. correspondence. Millions of observe its annual homecoming 8 from 2-10 p.m. On the program BC yard sale bethtown has been selected The partnering churches men and woman are locked away celebration Sunday, Sept. 2 be- will be Tye Tribbett, Tina Camp- in the top three gospel groups in America’s prisons and jails. Hinson’s Crossroad Baptist are Lake Waccamaw Methodist ginning at 11 a.m. The morning bell, Dr. Bobby Jones master of for WIDU Carolina Best out of Most of them are desperate for Church will hold a WMU yard Church, Lake Waccamaw Pres- message will be delivered by the ceremony, Smokie Norful, JJ 100 quartets. The competition contact with the outside world. sale Saturday, Sept. 1 from 7 byterian Church, Little Wheel of pastor Rev. Franklin Graham Hairston and Youthful Praise, continues at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Many have been abandoned a.m.-2 p.m. Hope Church and First Baptist with dinner to follow after the Dottie Peoples, Melvin Williams, Oct. 11 at the Crown Coliseum in by friends and even family There will be chicken bog Church of Lake Waccamaw and service. Doc McKenzie and the Hi-Lites, Fayetteville. members. They desire for an plates, hot dogs, cakes, pies and the Boys and Girls Homes of N.C. The afternoon service will Damon Little, Koryn Hawthorne, They will compete for the expression of human concern. more. also participate. begin at 3 p.m. with pastor Trac- Lexi McDonald Sisters, Virginia best gospel group. Joyner is That’s where Baldwin Branch The church is located at 1521 For more information call ey Troy along with the choir and Aires, Isabel Davis and more. pastor of Riber of Life Outreach intervenes. Correspondences Hinson’s Crossroads in Fair 646-3727. congregation of Victory in jesus Free admission. Bring lawn Center in Chadbourn. from the Missionary Ministry Bluff. Ministries in Whiteville. Troy chair. There will be a kids play will be mailed. For more information call Global School is a state and nationally known scpace. Send names and addresses Pastor Glenn Stanley at 843- Volunteers needed teacher, evangelist and pastor. The event will be held at the of Ministry of those incarcerated in your 907-9091. for Meals of Love She is the founder and presi- Old Pavilion Site, 812 N. Ocean community to Minister D’Vora Lower Cape Fear Hospice is enrolling students dent of Tracey Troy Ministires Blvd in Myrtle Beach. Shaw, Baldwin Branch Mission- Crystal Spring MBC looking for volunteers to help in Whiteville. For more information or Global School of Ministry is ary Baptist Church, P.O. Box with its Meals of Love program biking for Christ Rev. Franklin Graham is the vendors call 843-450-3091. now enrolling students. 1642, Elizabethtown, N.C. 28337. at the hospice care center. Global School of Ministry Crystal Spring Missionary pastor. Volunteers prepare meals is being offered free of charge Baptist Church will hold its Crystal Spring MBC that are shared by families vis- through love offerings and dona- We Care food ministry first “Biking for Christ” celebra- Whiteville UMC usher celebration iting loved ones at the inpatient tions. tion Sunday, Sept. 2 at 8 a.m. to distribute food Crystal Spring Missionary hospice care center at 206 War- Individuals interested in Rev. Charles Jacob pastor of Bible study The We Care food ministry Baptist Church will hold its ush- rior Trail in Whiteville. Meals learning how to receive biblical First Baptist Missionary Baptist Whiteville United Method- will distribute food on the er’s celebration Sunday, Sept. 9 at of Love allow families to con- training and education without Church in Riegelwood will ren- ist Church will offer a new second Monday at 10 a.m., the 3 p.m. with Rev. Michael Jackson, centrate on spending time with paying the high cost of tuition der the service. Bible study on Ecclesiastes. fourth Monday at 10 a.m. and pastor and the Davis Chapel Mis- their loved ones and take needed are invited to contact Minister There will be a fellowship The Wednesday morning Bible third Saturday at 10 a.m. Dis- sionary Baptist Church family breaks without having to leave Patrina Wright at 234-3092. breakfast immediately after study will begin the 12 week tribution is also after Sunday of Navassa. Ushers are asked to the hospice care center. the worship followed by a 15/20 study, Finding heaven on earth morning service and Mon- come dressed in usher’s attire to “Home-cooked meals offer miles rides. All bikers are wel- by David Jeremiah on Wednes- day at 10 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant join the march. comfort to families dealing with By His Grace church come. day, Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m. in the A.M.E. Zion Church located parlor. Guides will be $12. Call The church is located at 4754 a loved one’s life-limiting ill- announcement at 15956 Old Lake Road, Rie- the church office at 642-3376 or Blue Banks Loop Road. ness,” said Brooke Hinson, com- By His Grace Ministries has gelwood. Rehobeth A.M.E. Florence Marlowe at 642-4714 by Rev. Dr. Carolzell Henry is munity outreach coordinator for moved to its new location, 5285 For more information call Zion homecoming Friday, Aug. 24 to order a book. the pastor. Columbus and Bladen counties. Main Street, Suite 18, Shallotte. 795-6471, 777-3449 or 655-3606. “Many of them express their Word Up Bible study will be Rehobeth A.M.E. Zion gratitude at having access to held every Thursday at 6 p.m. and Church will celebrate its annual HOPD annual fall Clothing donations Saving the Sons snacks and meals. Having food worship service every Saturday homecoming service Sunday, fundraiser Sept. 7 revival Sept. 12-14 available in the hospice care at 5 p.m. being accepted Sept. 2 at 11 a.m. Pastor Luck Walk Into Your Inheritance Saving the Sons will hold The House of Prayer and De- center’s family kitchen allows The minister of music is Young and her congregation will Outreach Ministries is asking a pork chop fundraiser plate liverance will hold its annual fall families to spend as much time Torey Bessent. render the service. A repast will for donations of gently used sale Friday, Sept. 7 at Beaver- revival Wednesday, Sept. 12-Fri- as possible with their loved Overseer Elgin Blake is the follow the service in the fellow- clothing to help families in need dam Original Freewill Baptist day, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. ones.” pastor. ship hall. and the homeless. Church from 10 a.m. -2 p.m. The speaker will be Apostle Wil- The welcoming setting of Donations can be dropped Plates are $8. Plates can be de- liam T. Ford of Kingdom Impact the kitchen allows families ac- Life Ministries services off at 1757 Stanley Road, Supply Zion Plain MBC livered for 10 or more. Global Ministries in Fayetteville. cess to needed nourishment Life Ministries services will located near Cedar Grove Middle homecoming Sept. 2 For more information call HOPD is located at 1113 S. and the opportunity to interact be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. Madison Street. and gain support from other at Emmanuel Sounds of Praise, School. Zion Plain Missionary Bap- Rev. Colton Reaves at 770-2221. Barbara Powell is the pastor. families going through the same 5051 Northside Drive, Shal- For more information call tist Church will celebrate its The church is located at 2665 experience. 294-0656. Therelease News dates: Reporter, Aug. 18-24, Friday, 2018 August 24, 2018 33 (18)

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Issue 33, 2018 Founded by Betty Debnam

Mini Fact: First day tips Your family may start getting ready for Experts say school days or weeks in advance. You might Back to elementary buy or gather school supplies and check to school kids see which clothes you’ve outgrown. need at least • The day or nine hours of School! sleep every night before school night. starts, assemble your supplies. Organize your backpack and

photo courtesy U.S. Department of Education make sure it’s not Are you heading back to school in the Good students: too heavy to carry. photo by LilCountryBelle next couple of weeks? It’s exciting to think • are able to listen and concentrate; (Remember, always carry it strapped to both about new teachers, new friends and new • can communicate well with the teacher shoulders so you don’t hurt your back.) school supplies. But for some kids, it’s also an and other students; • Lay out clothes to put on in the anxious time. • can work well in small groups. morning. You might want to choose a The Mini Page checked in with an assistant You can help yourself be ready to learn by: favorite outfit or accessory for the first day. principal in Olathe, Kansas, to find out how to • getting plenty of sleep; • Develop a schedule with your get the year off to a good start. • eating a nutritious breakfast that includes family for using the bathroom and having protein (eggs, meat, cheese, milk or yogurt). breakfast. If you work out a system in The first day advance, there will be fewer fights about Most kids are nervous on the first day of Why go to school? time spent getting ready. school. It helps to remember that you’re not Sometimes the end of a fun summer makes • Be on time. Set your alone — it’s the first day for the other kids, too. us think, “Why do we go to school?” alarm clock to wake you with You can make the day easier for yourself There are many good reasons why school plenty of time for breakfast and others by: is important. Can you add to our list? and getting ready. Give yourself • • smiling and being positive; To communicate: We learn to speak, enough time to walk or ride to school. • asking new kids questions about read, write, understand and be understood. • Be energetic about learning. When • themselves and showing them around; To appreciate ourselves: We get a positive the teacher calls on you, ask questions and • having friendly body language. Look feeling of self- make helpful comments. others in the eye and show interest in what worth when we • Give new classmates and teachers a they say. do well. chance. Sometimes it’s hard to get used to

• Humphreys To changes, but most of the time things turn appreciate others: out well. Make a new friend! We study all kinds of people

and cultures. USAG courtesy photo • To learn These kids are starting Resources about citizenship: school at the U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in We will be South Korea. Their parents On the Web: Department of Education U.S. courtesy photo informed, serve in the U.S. military. responsible • bit.ly/MPback Ready to learn community members. At the library: A good student comes to school ready to • To think: We study information so we learn. But what does that mean? • “The Secret Life of Squirrels: Back to can understand it. School” by Nancy Rose The Mini Page® © 2018 Andrews McMeel Syndication Based on materials originally produced and/or created by Betty Debnam.

Try ’n’ Find Mini Jokes Words that remind us of back-to-school are hidden in this puzzle. Some words are hidden backward or diagonally, Sam: Why did the broom and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: get poor grades in school? Sara: Because it was always sweeping APPRECIATE, BACKPACK, L B X C O M M U N I C A T E V during class! BREAKFAST, CLASSMATE, N X A P P R E C I A T E K N M COMMUNICATE, S U P P L I E S L E A R N E R CONCENTRATE, T O R G A N I Z E I X X I R E Eco Note ENERGETIC, FRIENDS, U L E T A M S S A L C K H G H LEARN, LISTEN, D I S D N E I R F G O Y T E C Humans’ influence is ORGANIZE, SCHEDULE, E S A K C A P K C A B O I T A causing many animal species to be SCHOOL, STUDENT, N T W E L U D E H C S P H I E more active at night, while most people SUPPLIES, TEACHER, T E M E T A R T N E C N O C T are sleeping. University of California, THINK. W N B R E A K F A S T S R O S Berkeley, researcher Kaitlyn Gaynor and colleagues analyzed studies of 62 species on six continents and found that human activity caused an increase of about 20 Cook’s Corner percent in nighttime activities. Devilish Eggs adapted with permission from Earthweek.com

You’ll need: • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 6 hard-cooked eggs • 2 tablespoons sweet Thank You • 1/4 cup light mayonnaise pickle relish • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard • paprika (optional) • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder The Mini Page thanks Jenny Hayes, assistant principal at What to do: Prairie Star Middle School in Olathe, 1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Scoop yolks into a bowl and place egg whites on a Kansas, for help with this issue.

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THE NEWS REPORTER PROUDLY PRESENTS THE MINI PAGES EVERY FRIDAY 910-642-4104 The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018 • 7C UNC Pembroke forms College of Health Sciences The Farm Credit Associations The University of North for UNC Pembroke.” health profession short- population health out- Carolina at Pembroke has As interim dean, Mc- ages and health outcomes comes. of N.C. support FFA and 4-H formed a new College of Donald will lead the tran- for citizens throughout the As one of the most rural Health Sciences as part of sition efforts of the de- region and beyond.” areas in the second most its commitment to meet partments, programs and The state budget ad- rural state in the country, through shooting events the health care needs of students to the new college opted in 2017 provided up the counties in proxim- AgCarolina Farm Cred- ber one industry in North rural southeastern North and build the foundation to $100,000 to perform a ity to UNC Pembroke face it, Cape Fear Farm Credit Carolina. By providing Carolina. while a national search study on the feasibility of staggering conditions of and Carolina Farm Credit funds to N.C. 4-H and FFA, The College of Health for a founding dean is con- establishing the college at high obesity, heart disease, are proud to be hosting the Farm Credit Associa- Sciences will initially con- ducted. UNCP. The legislatively- diabetes, cancer, infant the second annual Pull for tions of North Carolina sist of four pre-existing Health-related under- directed study charged mortality, and death rates Youth Charity Sporting are working together to departments – counseling, graduate and graduate the UNC Board of Gov- for minors. Clays events benefitting make sure tomorrow’s health and human perfor- programs presently of- ernors with considering “The challenges that N.C. 4H and FFA. leaders in agriculture mance, nursing and social fered by departments be- the health care needs of our faculty are training Join us for a fun day have a bright future. Join work – with approximately ing combined to form the the region as well as eco- students to tackle as pro- of shooting at one of us as we work together to 100 faculty and 1,400 stu- new college will include nomic benefits. In March, fessionals are really com- three great sporting clays honor the contributions dents. nursing, social work, the Board of Governors plex societal problems,” courses. By participating of these organizations and University officials de- school counseling, clinical approved the study which McDonald said. in this event, you are help- enable opportunities for scribe the new college as mental health counseling, will be used by the legisla- “Working within teams ing Farm Credit support young people in our rural “historic,” making it the athletic training, and exer- ture while funding is be- out in the field, combined the future of agriculture communities. university’s sixth college cise and sports science. ing considered to expand with the research students and rebuild rural America In their first year, the and first since 1999. The The nursing and athlet- existing and create new and faculty do on campus, by giving back to N.C. 4-H Pull for Youth Sporting College of Health Sciences ic training programs have programs in the college. matches the model that we and FFA. Lunch will be Clays Events raised over joins the College of Arts been recognized for their During the planning are preparing our students provided, and there will be $100,000 for North Caroli- and Sciences, School of students’ excellent pass phase, 81 regional health to work in. plenty of great door prizes na 4-H and FFA. The events Business, School of Edu- rates on their respective care professionals partici- “I am excited to be a and raffles. were made possible by the cation, Maynor Honors national and state board pated in five focus groups part of this. This is going Carolina Farm Credit: support of 150 sponsors, College and The Graduate exams. Athletic training led by Dr. Jeff Frederick, to build on our connection Sept. 14 at Red Hen Re- over 350 shooters, and 150 School. students have earned a 100 dean of the College of with the region in a mean- serve in Lenoir. Registra- volunteers. The announcement is percent pass rate over the Arts and Sciences. Results ingful way.” tion deadline Aug. 31 Individual shooter reg- another milestone in the last four years. As of the showed health care part- McDonald says the new AgCarolina Farm Cred- istrations are $100. Pre- university’s 131-year his- most recent reporting by ners support the establish- College of Health Sciences it: Oct. 5 at Rose Hill Sport- registration is required tory and comes as the the North Carolina Board ment of a new college and raises the visibility of the ing Clays Drake Landing to participate in each of university prepares for its of Nursing, this year’s its potential to supply the health-related programs in Nashville. Registration the three sporting clays first semester participat- nursing class achieved a providers needed in our and gives them a collab- deadline Sept. 21. events. Sponsorship op- ing in the North Carolina 98 percent passage rate on region in the future and orative identity which will Cape Fear Farm Credit: portunities are also avail- Promise Tuition Plan. NC their first attempt. to positively transform benefit students. Nov. 2 in Fuquay-Varina. able and start at just $300. Promise offers in-state un- Further development health outcomes. Alex Tutts, a graduate Registration deadline Oct. Visit farmcreditofnc.com/ dergraduate students tu- plans for the college in- Dr. Cheryl Davis, chief student in the Clinical 19 pullforyouth for more in- ition of $500 per semester, clude a three-phased ap- medical officer for Scot- Mental Health Counsel- Agriculture is the num- formation. an annual savings of more proach adding additional land Healthcare System, ing program, said the new than $2500. bachelor’s, master’s and said the expansion repre- college will add to the uni- “The College of Health doctoral programs such sents a new era in the ap- versity’s marketing tools Sciences is part of our as nurse practitioner, proach to health care for in attracting prospective Brunswick Stew Festival mission to build upon optometry, occupational the region. students. the foundation in place therapy, physical therapy, “It creates alignment be- “This is a great oppor- seeks pageant contestants at UNC Pembroke, and to public health, nutrition tween the university and tunity for the health sci- Contestants are being an application and addi- serve as an engine, a driv- and dietetics, health in- the front line of patient ence and social science sought for the Annual tional information, visit er to strengthen our com- formatics, and health ad- care within our surround- fields to collaborate dur- Brunswick Stew Festival the Brunswick Town Hall, munities and meet south- ministration. In addition, ing communities,” said ing our training phase,” Pageant, scheduled for located at 40 Poplar St. in eastern North Carolina’s a two-year degree comple- Davis, a member of UNCP she said. “This collabora- Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. Young la- Brunswick, NC. Interest- economic and health care tion program is envisioned Board of Visitors. tion will strengthen our dies, ages five through 18, ed young ladies may also needs,” said Chancellor in rural health equity for “Our community has ability to serve our clients who are residents of Co- contact pageant directors, Robin Gary Cummings. individuals working in some of the challenging holistically. There are a lot lumbus and surrounding Margie Flowers at 910-642- “With the experienced patient support roles who and complex patients and of big changes happening counties are welcome to 4072 or Selena Rowell at leadership in place, and wish to transition to lead- some of the greatest pro- at UNCP and there are so participate. 910-445-6031. the unwavering support ership positions in the vider needs. Therefore, many more opportunities Winners will be crowned of our regional partners, health field. this endeavor, marries a available that students can in the Little Miss (ages 5 - Back to school bash our new college will be- UNC Pembroke Pro- supply of students with take advantage of.” 9), Teen Miss (ages 10 - 14) A back to school bash will be gin immediately to pro- vost, Dr. David Ward, has one of the best learning UNC Pembroke is a con- and Miss (ages 15 - 18) divi- held Saturday, Aug. 25 from noon- duce highly-skilled health served as dean of a Col- environments in the state, stituent institution of the sions of the pageant. The 4 p.m. at Ward Station Church professionals for a region lege of Health Sciences at a rural community. University of North Caro- pageant entrance fee is of God. There will be free hot where they are greatly Armstrong State Univer- “Together, we will help lina system. $100 per contestant. dogs, blow ups and a backpack needed. We have enjoyed sity and the University of solve a critical piece of the For more information, Contestants may par- giveaway. unprecedented success in New England. Ward has 30 puzzle of health care for contact Mark Locklear, ticipate in a scheduled The church is located at our existing healthcare years of teaching, health this region.” public communications fundraising activity in 5478 Rough and Ready Road, programs but the demand care practice and admin- Southeastern North specialist (mark.lock- order to offset the cost Chadbourn. For more information call is only going to grow. We istration in higher educa- Carolinians have sig- [email protected]) or by of the entrance fee. For know the need is there and tion, and is well positioned nificantly less access to phone at 521-6351. Con- 654-4408. we know we can meet it,” to implement a strategic health care providers in nect with UNC Pembroke Cummings added. vision for the growth of every measureable health on social media or online Dr. Angela McDonald, the new college at UNCP. profession, and Robeson at uncp.edu to learn how associate dean of the “By taking strong exist- County is recognized as the university is changing CLASS REUNIONS School of Education, has ing programs and strategi- having some of the worst lives through education. been selected to serve as cally developing new high- WCHS Class ’06 planning reunion interim dean of the new demand programs, the The West Columbus High School Class of 2006 is plan- college. McDonald joined new College of Health Sci- State Farm to cut auto rates ning its 10-year class reunion. the faculty in the Clinical ences will be able to focus If interested in participating in activities or taking Mental Health Counseling directly and singularly on in North, South Carolina part in planning contact Phylisa Collier at msp.collier@ program in 2008. educating and training the State Farm Mutual Au- on the specific details of gmail.com or call Amber Lee at 336-493-9808 or join the “This is a new chap- high quality, team-orient- tomobile Insurance Co. an individual customer’s class group on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wchsclas- ter of UNCP history,” she ed health care workforce will decrease its auto rates policy and chosen cover- sof2006. said. “You feel it when you of the future,” said Ward. in North and South Caroli- ages. The effective date for are out on campus with all “UNCP can be a catalyst na, impacting more than 2 new and renewal business the construction and activ- for change in southeastern million customers in both was June 25, 2018. Custom- HHS Class of ’61reunion Sept. 15 ity. It is incredibly exciting North Carolina. We can states. ers with questions can The Hallsboro High School Class of 1961 will hold its and a huge turning point have a direct impact on According to a state- contact their local State 57th year class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 11 ment from the insurer, Farm agent to discuss a.m. until 3 p.m. at Dale’s Seafood at Lake Waccamaw. State Farm’s overall per- their individual situation. A Dutch Treat lunch (order from the menu) will be Whiteville sonal auto rate will drop In addition to this rate served at 1 p.m. Contact Jerry or Faye Parrish at 252-492- by up to three percent. The reduction, State Farm 6353 for additional information and to let us know if you City schools menu total statewide expected agents can review with will be able to attend the event. Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served impact for State Farm Mu- new and existing custom- with each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at tual by this rate decrease ers opportunities for addi- HHS Class of ’60 reunion Sept. 15 breakfast and Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. in North Carolina will be tional discounts. MONDAY, AUG. 27: - Breakfast - Super Donut, Pear, approximately $15.2 mil- State Farm and its affili- Hallsboro High School class of 1960 will celebrate Orange Juice. Lunch - Cheeseburger or Chicken Salad, lion, and in South Caro- ates offer auto and home their 58th class reunion Saturday, Sept. 15 beginning Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Captain Wafers, Side Salad, lina, approximately $24 insurance in the United at 3 pm. The event will be held at the Honey Hill Hunt- Yellow Corn, Diced Peaches. million. States through nearly ing Preserve. At 4 p.m. a short business meeting will be TUESDAY, AUG. 28: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, The company said it is 19,000 agents and nearly held followed by pictures and a group picture. Dinner Banana, Apple Juice. Lunch - Corn Dog or Papa John’s the number one auto in- 70,000 employees serving will be served at 5 p.m. The meal includes, grilled steak, Pizza, Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Green Beans, Carrot surer in both states, with more than 84 million poli- baked potato, salad, bread, tea and dessert. A check or Dippers, Crustless Apple Pie. about one million policy- cies and accounts - more money order in the amount of $15 is due by Sept. 10. All WEDNESDAY, AUG. 29: - Breakfast - Banana Bread, holders in South Carolina than 81 million auto, fire, classmates and their spouse/guest are invited to attend. Raisins, Orange Juice. Lunch - Baked Chicken or Mega and 1.2 million in North life, health and commer- Send to Mildred Efird, 3441 Farmers Union Road, Clark- Meatloaf, Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Brown Rice, Stewed Carolina. cial policies and more ton, N.C. 28433. Letters have been mailed to classmates Tomatoes, Blackeyed Peas, Biscuit, Orange Wedges. “The company’s current than two million bank ac- however if further information is needed email msmil- THURSDAY, AUG. 30: - Breakfast - Pancake on Stick, financial strength is allow- counts. [email protected] of call 770-0333 or 647-8281. Dried Mixed Fruit, Fruit Juice. Lunch - Pork Chop/Bun ing us to pass along a rate Commercial auto insur- or Chicken Nuggets, Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Baked reduction to our North ance, along with coverage HHS Class of ’78 planning reunion Beans, Cuke Dippers, Fruit Icee. and South Carolina cus- for renters, business own- The Hallsboro High School Class of 1978 is planning FRIDAY, AUG. 31: - Breakfast - Pop Tarts, Orange tomers;’ said State Farm ers, boats and motorcycles, a 40th-year reunion, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 20 Wedges, Apple Juice. Lunch - Stuffed Crust Pizza or Hog senior vice president Dan is available. State Farm at The Spillway in Whiteville. Wings, Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Crinkle Fries, Broccoli Krause. Mutual Automobile Insur- Classmates plan to gather at 4 p.m., a group picture Dippers, Gelatin Fruit Cup. Overall changes in pre- ance Co. is the parent of will be taken at 5:30 p.m. and a catered dinner will be miums for individual mo- the State Farm family of served at 6 p.m. The cost per person is $25. Columbus torists will vary depending companies. Classmates and their spouses/guests are encouraged to attend. Please respond to Charlene Bush, 309 East Memorial Poker Run Saturday Oliver Street, Whiteville, NC 28472, Phone: 910-770-1393, County schools menu Email: [email protected]. Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served A tradition more than non-profit assistance proj- with each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and a decade old will echo ects. milk, and a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. around the Courthouse in This year, the ride is in Bread of Heaven College of Theology MONDAY, AUG. 27: - Breakfast - Cereal Bar, Mandarin Whiteville Saturday. memory of Wendy Norris, The Bread of Heaven College the N.C. Theology School. This Oranges, Juice. Lunch - Chicken Nuggets or Cheeseburg- The Concerned Bikers Johnny Brown, Malachi of Theology will hold an open is a fully accredited institution. er, Pears, Sweet Potato Fries, Baby Limas, Roll. Association/ABATE of Co- Stanley, Doug Klier, Bob- house Monday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. Degree offerings will be asso- TUESDAY, aug. 28: - Breakfast - Breakfast Pizza, lumbus County will hold by Todd, Bill Byars, Da- Tabor City EMS ciates, bachelors, masters I & II. Apple, Juice. Lunch - BBQ Sandwich or Turkey Cheese its 11th annual Memorial vid James, Carol Foggan, photo fundraiser Poker Run. Riders should Cassie Holcombe, Steve Contact Greater Tabernacle Wrap, Peaches, Slaw, Seasoned Fries. Church Ministries at 287-5775 The Tabor City EMS is start- meet at Sue’s Diner at 8 Hinson, Lynn Reaves, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 29: - Breakfast - Mini waffles, Crai- or Pastor Cathy S. Moore at ing a door to door photo fun- sins, Juice. Lunch - Meatloaf or Hot Dog, Apple, Mashed a.m. for a 9 a.m. rollout to Jesse Creech, Paul Wil- 274-2281. draiser. Photos by (Superior Potatoes, Broccoli, Roll. the Special Operations Mu- loughby, Steve Skochinsky, The College is located at Studios) Be expecting someone THURSDAY, AUG. 30: - Breakfast - Chicken Biscuit, seum and dinner at Charlie Willard Norris, and Joe 683 Longwood Road, Ocean Isle to start stopping by. The EMS Applesauce, Juice. Lunch - Catfish or Chicken Noodles, Mike’s Pub in Fayetteville. Jablowski. Beach. wants to thank you for your past Mixed Fruit, Corn, Green Beans, Roll. Each hand is $10, with For more information Bishop Varnie N. Fullwood and present support. FRIDAY, AUG. 31: - Breakfast - Super Donut, Raisins, prizes for the best and contact Will McCulloch at is the founder and president of For questions call 653-2863. Juice. Lunch - Pizza/Marinara Sauce or Chicken Salad worst hands. All funds 840-6033 or Randy Norris Sandwich, Peaches, Baked Beans, Curly Fries. from the run go to local at 840-5207. nrcolumbus.com 8C • The News Reporter • Friday, August 24, 2018

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