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Sports See Page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, March 14, 2016 One-pot Volume 125, Number 74 Whiteville, North Carolina meth labs 75 Cents on the rise Inside Combination of certain household items tell-tale sign 2-A • Local restaurant By SHALON SMITH receives WDDC Contributing Writer

facade grant. Meth labs today aren’t necessarily found • Industrial park in the back rooms of homes. “One pot” labs are creating a potentially lethal threat to earns third the public and especially to first responders. certification Rather than needing a kitchen-type or cooking vessel setting with multiple containers, pots, 3-A or pitchers and a four to five-hour window of time to “cook” meth, criminals have come up • Commissioners ta- with a single container method to produce the ble closing one road; drug in about 45 minutes called the “one pot” favor adding four method, officials say. others to state Representatives from state and local law enforcement and local government agen- system. Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL cies held a community workshop recently at • Breweries could find Perfect day to swing home in Whiteville. Four youngsters take advantage of near-perfect spring-like weather Saturday afternoon to enjoy the “Five ingredients, that’s it. 5-A new swings at Felix Smith Memorial Park on Franklin Street in Whiteville. Literally you can go to Wal- •Movies may be Mart and get all of this stuff.” coming to The Ritz. Solar farm nixed by planning board Kellie Farrell • Bear hearing here SBI Special Agent March 21. By JEFFERSON WEAVER its for green energy companies. The against the solar farm during a Staff Writer facilities use solar panels to absorb very lengthy public hearing, Mar- sunlight, which is then converted ziano said. 8-A A proposed solar farm in South into electricity and sold to power “There were some very passion- Southeastern Community College to discuss • Chadbourn police to Whiteville was turned down by the companies. The farm would have ate speakers,” he said. the growing incidences of clandestine meth- receive new weapons. planning board Monday after vigor- been the third in the city’s jurisdic- The planning board voted to amphetamine laboratories in the state. The ous opposition from neighboring tion. forward the request with a nega- session included information on the role of the property owners. The facility was planned for a tive endorsement, Marziano said. health department and property owners when DIDYOB? The request by Holocene Clean 28-acre tract at 4159 James B. White While the planning board reviews labs are discovered. Child Protective Services Energy received a negative endorse- Highway South. While the property rezoning and building requests for also discussed their response in meth lab cases Did you observe ... ment from the planning board, city is in the extraterritorial jurisdic- compliance and potential conflicts involving children. planner Hiram Marziano said, and tion, it still falls under city planning with neighboring properties, the ‘One pot’ meth labs is scheduled for a final hearing and and zoning rules, Marziano said. city council has the last word, Mar- About a dozen fire and EMS workers, lo- Pastor Mike Bowles vote by the city council April 12. The preliminary plan for the four- ziano explained. cal law enforcement officers and concerned The move is thought to have been megawatt farm met the standards “The planning board voted the citizens listened to a detailed presentation of Pleasant Plains the first time a solar farm has been set down in the city’s regulations, request down due to the strenuous from SBI Special Agent Kellie Farrell on the Baptist Church turned down in Columbus County, Marziano said, including setbacks public objection,” he said. emergence of illegal “one pot” or “Shake-N- Marziano said. and access. Although the elected boards in being delivered to “The general consensus of the Marziano said he and representa- most communities often follow the See Meth, page 9-A speakers was that they didn’t think tives for the developer spoke to the recommendations of their respec- Panchito’s by the the farm would be a good neighbor,” planning board. He noted that the tive planning boards, Marziano said Whiteville Rescue Marziano said. firm provided plans to prove that the council can approve or reject the Solar farms have become a grow- the farm would be in compliance request. Unit for his sur- ing trend in recent years due to with city rules. “The city council has the final State bond, prise 50th birthday changes in agriculture and tax cred- Several residents spoke out say,” he said. party? ... All of the county races Whiteville folks at the Garth Brooks- Grandmother, granddaughter Trisha Yearwood to highlight concert in Raleigh? attended SCC together local voting ... By CLARA CARTRETTE By ALLEN TURNER Staff Writer Staff Writer Peggy Grissett of Nakina took Columbus County voters go to the polls County Deaths care of her mother for three years Tuesday to cast ballots in party primary races until her death. Grissett’s husband Whiteville from the White House to county commission worked on a dredge, her children chambers and many offices in between, and Mary Frances Robinson were in school and she soon real- to make their feelings known in a statewide Mary A.Q. Buchter ized she needed a job, but not just referendum to approve or disallow the issuing any job. She wanted to do something Donald Ray Cartrette of $2 billion in bonds. that would make a difference in Evergreen Absent from the vote-counting mix Tuesday someone’s life. Eva Ruth Nance Jenkins night will be results for U.S. Congress. The She had taken a nurse aide course congressional primary was postponed until Lloyd Gray Davis at Southeastern Community College June 7 after a special session of the General As- Tabor City before her mother’s death, so she sembly adopted new district maps in February went to Premiere Living and Rehab Sarah Lewis Wright in response to a federal court ruling challeng- Center at Lake Waccamaw to inquire ing districts as originally drawn. Incumbent about work. When she left she had 7th district Congressman David Rouzer and a job and worked there a year and challenger Mark Otto appear on Tuesday’s Index a half. While talking to long-time Republican primary ballot, but votes cast in friend Priscilla Rowan, a supervisor Editorials ...... 10-A that race will not count. Originally, the winner at Columbus Regional Healthcare, of that primary would have faced J. Wesley Obituaries ...... 7-A Grissett asked if she thought there Casteen, the only Democrat in the race, in the Sports ...... 1-B were any jobs open at the hospital. November general election. She was told to fill out an applica- Crime ...... 4-A Instead, filing for a new June 7 congres- tion and three months later she was sional primary scheduled by a special session called to come for an interview. of the General Assembly has been set to run She got the job and worked nights from Wednesday, March 16, to noon on Friday, on the fifth floor (surg/med) from March 25. While Rouzer, Otto and Casteen are the mid-1980s until 1994. Classmates Jillian and Peggy expected to re-file, others also could throw Grissett’s doctor had told her to their hats into the ring. get off the night shift because of to make a difference in someone’s Healthcare for nearly two years. Filing also will be held March 16-25 for a her blood pressure, and she spent life and sometimes employees were But alas, open-heart surgery June 7 special election for the N.C. Supreme the next two years working at Lower the only people hospice patients saw stopped her in 1998. Her now 19-year- Court being held because of a February Supe- Cape Fear Hospice. all day.” old granddaughter Jillian Simmons rior Court ruling that up-and-down “retention “It was stressful, but rewarding,” She left that job due to stress and Grissett said. “I felt like I was trying worked for Comprehensive Home See SCC, page 6-A See Voting, page 11-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016 Local restaurant receives WDDC facade grant By JEFFERSON WEAVER come back to The Southern Staff Writer Kitchen is because they see their friends and neighbors,” Guillame Slama and his Guillame said. “We encourage wife Sokun believe in down- that—we have become distant town Whiteville, and the as a society, but here you can Whiteville Downtown Devel- visit, and enjoy a nice meal. opment Commission believes Early on, we had people who in them. didn’t get to their tables for The Slamas own the South- 20 minutes because they were ern Kitchen, which will soon visiting with people they had give way to a larger fine din- not seen in a while. It makes ing restaurant, The Chef and for a wonderful atmosphere, The Frog. and something lacking in many The new restaurant is places today. right across Madison Street “When we open across the from the landmark Southern street, I expect to see even more Kitchen, which the Slamas re- of that,” he said. “Right now, opened in 2009. The restaurant we are restricted some because has been a fixture downtown of our size. We won’t have that since 1947. problem in The Chef and The For years, Guillame said, Frog.” he watched the former appli- Guillame said he hopes ance store across the street visitors to the new restaurant from his and his wife’s eat- will do more than just come ery, planning for the future. to downtown Whiteville for a He and Sokun owned the nice evening out, much closer storefronts at 605 and 607 S. The WDDC provided a $1,000 façade grant to help with this new awning and the hand-painted sign. to home. Madison for several years “We need quality businesses before deciding to expand into downtown,” he said. “We have applied. The Chef and The Frog. ing true. We are living the ly installed in the main event a new facility. They had their fine businesses here, but we “We want to do whatever “Businesses that become American dream—we work room, he said. The rooms will hands full with the Southern need more. We do not try to we can to help a new business destinations for visitors en- very hard, of course, but we’re be available to rent separately Kitchen and Sophie’s Bistro, a compete with Walmart — we open up, especially when it hance the entire downtown living a fairy tale.” or as a package, Guillame popular lunch restaurant and all have to find the niche that is such a boost to downtown area,” Merritt said. “Every- The new restaurant will said. French doors between ice creamery next door, but Whiteville,” Steinberg said. body benefits when people be much larger, but will still the two rooms will make the we can fill. the couple wanted to do even Applicants for the grant come to downtown.” feature fine dining as well as area even larger, he said. “I tell everyone who will lis- more in the downtown area. can receive up to $500 per The Chef and The Frog family-friendly menu items, “We will be able to host ten, when you shop downtown, “We love downtown, and building for streetside en- takes its name from a fairy Guillame said. wedding showers, rehearsal you help your community, you feel everyone should,” Guil- hancements. Each applica- tale, Slama said, laughing. “The new restaurant will dinners, even bachelor parties help protect your property lame Slama said. “Whiteville tion is considered by the en- Sokun Slama escaped the be even more democratic, if here,” he said, “and then you values,” he said. “Small busi- has a lovely downtown, and tire commission before being Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, you will,” he said. “We’ve al- could open the doors, and have nesses depend on customers, I cannot understand why approved or turned down. and became a master chef ways had a number of items a wedding.” and small business owners are more people do not come here. The Southern Kitchen’s im- in France. She and Guillame on the menu to fit any budget, Arched doors five feet wide our friends and neighbors. If a There is so much potential.” pact on downtown continues met through the restaurant but we want to provide some- will provide easy egress be- businesses closes down, then a The old furniture and de- to be extremely positive, said industry in his hometown of thing different for people who tween the dining rooms, lounge family might lose their home. partment store that will house WDDC Executive Director Paris. After operating a res- are used to having to go out of and service areas, as well as If the home is lost, property the new restaurant is under- Gene Merritt. taurant in Georgia, they came town for a nice evening out.” giving the restaurant a more values go down in the entire going a complete renovation, “People do not expect to to Whiteville. In addition to a main din- open feel. neighborhood. That affects the Slama said. The WDDC pro- find a restaurant of this cali- “This has been a fairy tale ing room, lounge and outdoor The restaurant has been entire community. If we sup- vided a $1,000 façade grant to ber in downtown Whiteville,” for us from the beginning,” patio, Guillame said that The planned from the ground up, port each other, we can have a help with new awnings and Merritt said. “I have people in he said. “We all know what Chef and The Frog will fea- Guillame said – starting with stronger downtown as well as the hand-painted sign across Wilmington ask me about the happened when the princess ture two adjoining dining the 1,200-square-foot kitch- a stronger community overall. the front of the building. Southern Kitchen when they kissed the frog. In this case, rooms that can be rented en designed by Master Chef Everyone benefits.” WDDC chair Jackie Stein- find out I work here. Now I’ll the chef – my Cambodian for parties, private dinners, Sokun. An opening date has not berg said the commission be able to tell them we have princess – kissed the frog, reunions and other events. A “Everything will have a ded- been set for The Chef and The hadn’t used the grant funds something just as special with and we have a fairy tale com- dance floor will be permanent- icated prep station, and there Frog, but Guillame said tenta- for several years before Slama will be no chance of cross- tive plans call for the restau- contamination,” Guillame rant to open by summer. The explained. Operations in the Southern Kitchen served its kitchen will be directed from last meal in the former loca- “The Cage,” as he jokingly tion Saturday, but companion Industrial park earns third certification called the main cooking area. café, Sophie’s Bistro, is still The Southeast Regional evaluation of properties for cilities crave: surplus utilities, the world’s food distribution The main dining room will open “and busy.” Industrial Park, a 160-acre shovel-ready certification in- port proximity and access to network.” have dividers with each table, “This community really property three miles west cludes 200 critical variables agricultural resources. The Southeast Regional he said, “to give you more of is good to us,” Guillame said. of Whiteville, now holds the across major asset categories “Southeast Regional In- Park sits amid vast and fertile a feeling of intimacy, privacy. “We love Whiteville, and want distinction of being “triple” that include ownership, utility dustrial Park has huge water agricultural lands capable “Part of the reason people to see it grow.” certified as a destination for service, property characteris- and sewer capacity, as well of ensuring reliable supplies consumer foods and beverage tics, transportation service, as significant natural gas,” of farm commodities, from makers. community features and en- Lanier says. “These things are soybeans and sweet potatoes In late 2015, Duke Energy vironmental readiness. the lifeblood of that industry.” to blueberries, pecans and and Ohio-based Austin Con- “As part of the process, The park also comes with Muscadine grapes. Re-Elect sulting awarded the property Austin Consulting performed ample power, courtesy of a “This region can grow just designation as a “shovel ready detailed field investigations of Duke Energy substation on about anything a food proces- site for the food and beverage the site and conducted numer- the property. sor would want to package,” JAMES industry.” The distinction ous meetings with economic Also setting the park apart said Foley. builds on earlier industry- development and utility of- is the convenience by which North Carolina’s consumer ready certifications the park ficials at the city and county Columbus County food manu- foods and beverage manufac- has earned from Garner Eco- levels,” said Frank Spano, facturers can serve hungry turing economy is a $20 billion nomics, an Atlanta-based managing director of Austin, consumers around the world. industry, according to the De- PREVATTE consultancy, and the N.C. De- in a company letter to Colum- “With its mid-Atlantic lo- partment of Commerce, with partment of Commerce. bus County leaders. “[We] cation, Southeast Regional some $1.4 billion of its product COUNTY COMMISSIONER “When it comes to proper- firmly believe that a company Industrial Park has access to exported. District 2 ties ready-made for food and or a site selector interested in North American markets up beverage manufacturing, I a southeastern U.S. location and down the East Coast,” said FRANK THEATRES Thank you for your past support. I would don’t know of any that have can significantly decrease the Harry Foley, chairman of the COASTAL appreciate your support again on March 15th. been more thoroughly vetted amount of time, expense and Columbus County Economic STADIUM 10 by the industry’s location risk during the site selection Development Commission. experts than ours,” said Gary process by reviewing the in- “But the Port of Wilmington Showtimes (910) 754-7469 “Government By The People” Lanier, executive director of formation contained in this is just an hour away, con- www.FRANKTHEATRES.com Paid for by the Committee for James Prevatte the Columbus County Eco- report.” necting companies here with 5200 Bridgers Road nomic Development Commis- Duke Energy, an economic sion. “Every technical specifi- development partner to the cation today’s companies look county, engaged Austin Con- for has been closely examined sulting to review Southeast and documented. Our South- Regional Park as part of a east Regional Industrial Park site readiness initiative the is ready to go.” utility is considering. “We Austin Consulting, a unit were experimenting with sev- of KajimiUSA Group, pro- eral target-industry certifica- vides location advice and tions, including food process- site-selection services to nu- ing, advanced manufacturing merous global companies and data,” explained Randy across a variety of industries. Broome, a Charlotte-based Its food and beverage clients consultant who works with have included Coca-Cola USA, Duke Energy’s site readi- McIlhenny Company and Rus- ness programs. Properties in sell Stover Candies. The firm’s Winston-Salem and Kershaw County, S.C., also have been The News Reporter certified as shovel-ready for (USPS 387-600) food processors pursuant Published twice weekly by to Duke Energy’s collabora- The News Reporter Co. Inc. tion with Austin Consulting. 127 W. Columbus St. “We think the designation Whiteville N.C. 28472 has added real value to these Mailing address: sites,” Broome said. P.O. Box 707, The Duke/Austin certi- Whiteville, N.C. 28472-0707 fication comes on top of a 2013 study by Atlanta-based Periodical postage paid at Garner Economics, LLC, and Whiteville, N.C., 28472-0707 its partner, Primus Builders, Postmaster: send address that resulted in Southeast changes to P.O. Box 707, Regional Park’s designation Whiteville, N.C. 28472 as a certified food site. Also Jim High, Publisher in April of that year, the N.C. Department of Commerce Mail Subscriptions renewed the park’s status as (Columbus County) a North Carolina Certified $35.00 - Mail Site, a risk-reducing and time- Other N.C. Counties saving benefit available to $49.00 - Other arriving operations. Home Delivery $48.00 year Beside the industry-specif- ic certifications are several Out of State $65.00 year other key assets that food and ©2011, The News Reporter Co., Inc. beverage manufacturing fa- The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016 – 3-A Breweries could find home in Whiteville By JEFFERSON WEAVER that microbreweries and wine Staff Writer rooms were among the busi- nesses foreseen in the pro- Microbreweries could be- posed Vineland Rail Shoppes, come part of downtown White- a plan being studied by the ville if city council approves Whiteville Downtown Devel- a recommendation from the opment Commission to place planning board. small businesses in reused City planner Hiram Mar- railcars downtown. ziano said the planning board “This is a unique, but popu- approved a text amendment lar, type of small business,” that will allow microbrewer- Marziano said. “They adapt ies – small-scale businesses well, and draw a good cus- that produce and sell craft tomer base.” beer – downtown. Marziano Although no “serious” noted that microbreweries are inquiries have been made a growing trend in downtown through the planning office, areas, and said a number of Marziano said the microbrew- cities similar to Whiteville are ery change justifies the text seeing a growth in the small change. businesses. “It’s not exactly like ‘Field “I’m not saying we could of Dreams,’” Marziano said. Left: Landowner Ralph Simmons told Columbus County commissioners Monday night that he opposes the closing be like some of the larger “We aren’t saying if we build of a quarter mile of SR1508, also known as CCC Road. Right: Michael Simmons speaks on behalf of his absentee cities, and have a number of it, they will come, but if some- landowner uncle who also opposes closing part of the road. microbreweries downtown,” one expresses an interest in he said, “but they are becom- opening a good small business ing popular.” here, we want to be ready to Marziano said that micro- accommodate them.” Commissioners table closing one road; breweries draw a younger In other action, the plan- crowd to downtown areas, and ning board also recommended can act as a hub for develop- approval by the city council favor adding four others to state system ment of other nightlife. to rezone property at 123 E. “People travel to try out Columbus Street from R-6 By ALLEN TURNER (Landfill Road) at no cost to the microbreweries,” he said, and Residential to Office and In- Staff Writer county in exchange for being while they’re here, they’re stitutional. The property is allowed to continue to dump looking in our stores and across from the fire depart- The Columbus County debris into the Columbus other businesses, and seeing ment and beside the police board of commissioners de- County landfill without hav- what Whiteville has to offer. station, Marziano explained, ferred action Monday night ing to pay landfill dumping They can also lead to more and is more suited to profes- on a request that a portion of fees. Public utilities director restaurants and other tourist sional offices than residential one county road be closed, or Danny Fowler told commis- destinations. Microbreweries rental property. removed from the state-main- are a growing small business Both measures will be given tained highway system, but across the country.” final consideration at the next passed resolutions requesting “By agreeing to some- The planner also noted city council meeting. the DOT to add four additional thing that sounds good roads to the system. Passage of a resolution by today, 20 years from the county commissioners now it might turn out to Girl Scout car wash March 19 requesting removal of SR1508, Three Cadettes from Girl Department to reinvigorate or CCC Road, was tabled until be harmful. What looks Scout Troop 3047 will hold a walking paths in Whiteville. the Boardman Town Council, good to some might not car-wash fundraiser Saturday, The girls are raising money which holds its regular meet- be good for everyone.” March 19 at Auto-Track Car to purchase signs to mark ings on the first Monday of Wash, 2030 South Madison existing walking paths that each month, can weigh in on DOT district engineer H.L. “Drew” Cox discusses with Michael Simmons Street, Whiteville, from 9 were set up years ago through the issue. county commissioners the addition of four stretches of a.m.-1 p.m. a grant program. The girls Horace Fields had appeared road into the state-maintained secondary road system. Marly Gore, Isabella Mi- plan to make the paths easier at a commissioners meeting Commissioners approved resolutions supporting the ad- chaud and Leah Sanderson are to follow to help encourage the on Feb. 15 on behalf of himself ditions. sioners that DOT never has raising money for their Girl community to use them. and Janice Gail Fields to ask paid fees for using the landfill Scout Silver Award. The girls For more information on that about a quarter mile of ing to something that sounds In other state maintained and that the volume of debris are working in conjunction the car wash or the Silver SR1508 in the Boardman area good today, 20 years from now secondary road matters, com- discarded by DOT always has with the City of Whiteville Award project, contact Laura be removed from the state it might turn out to be harm- missioners unanimously ap- been very low. and Columbus County Health Michaud at 642-4474. highway system. However, ful. What looks good to some proved resolutions sought by one property owner and the might not be good for every- district engineer H.L. “Drew” representative of another one. It’s a community thing. Cox, of the N.C. DOT request- appeared before the board We just want to keep the road ing three additions to the Monday to voice opposition to open.” state system: two unnamed Seventh Annual the request. Ralph and Michael Sim- roads, both 0.6 mile in length, CAPE FEAR FARM HERITAGE ASSOCIATION Ralph Simmons told the mons spoke during the “public in the John L. Riegel subdivi- board, “Me and some of the comments” portion of the sion in Riegelwood; 0.7 mile rest of the landowners dis- agenda. Later in the meeting, of Alexander Court, also in cussed it and we really don’t when considering an agenda Riegelwood; and 0.24 mile of want it closed. It’s been (a item to pass a resolution re- Buffkin Road from SR1376 state road) since before I was questing the state to delete the (Jam Road) to the S.C. state born. I’ve got some property road, commissioners unani- line in the Cherry Grove/Ta- owner signatures (supporting mously agreed to a resolution bor City area. keeping the road open) and if entered by Amon McKenzie In another transportation- things can be worked out, we’d and seconded by Edwin Russ, related matter, commissioners Southern love for it to remain open.” to table any action until after unanimously agreed to enter Michael Simmons, speak- the Boardman town board has into a construction agree- ing on behalf of an uncle been able to voice an opinion ment with the N.C. DOT under who owns land along the road on the closure. which DOT would pave SR1451 but lives out of state, said, Farm Days “There’s a lot of people who use that road. It’s beneficial to a lot of us and quite a few Let’s change the future Boys and Girls Home Horse Complex people in the community want of Columbus County LAKE WACCAMAW, NC it to stay open. With respect, starting with your vote on March 15. sometimes the state has got- ten involved in things and Our children and grandchildren depend on you! destroyed a lot of people’s H Show Dates H property in the past. By agree- 9:00 am • Sat & Sun, March 19 & 20, 2016 (Exhibitors: Grounds Open 10:00 am on Fri. March 18, 2016 to Set-Up) Is air in your home free of H Show Features H natural toxins? ~ Old Time Home Demonstrations ~ Old Time Home Demonstrations It could be in your house and it is a colorless, tasteless and ~ Antique Implements ~ Food ~ Traditional Music ~ Working Horses odorless natural gas that seeps from the soil. It is the leading and Mules ~ Sawmill ~ Gristmill ~ Live Animals ~ Antique Auction & cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Tractor Pull Saturday Only ~ Lawn Mower Pull Sunday Only ~ and More! It’s radon, a naturally occur- ring natural gas that is released from the ground that could be- NO PETS ALLOWED DURING SHOW HOURS come concentrated in buildings, including homes. The state Department of Health and Human Services is now encouraging residents to have their homes checked for the presence of the gas by ob- taining a free test kit from the lo- cal county Health Department. The Columbus County Health CHRIS Department reports that they Vote have radon detection kits on hand at no cost for Columbus County residents. Radon gas is formed as a step SMITH in the natural decay process of materials in soils. “Our County / Our Money” The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) esti- mates that more than 21,000 County Commissioner lung cancer deaths per year in the United States are the results Proceeds Benefit Boys And Girls Homes of breathing air contaminated District 2 Admission $7.50 by an excess of radon gases. Paid for by the candidate 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016 Synthetic pot A former prison guard is Crime briefs out of a job and facing charges after allegedly possessing syn- thetic drugs on corrections Heroin Lawnmowers property. A Bladen County man was Thieves with a green thumb Arrest records show Wil- jailed here on charges of pos- hit several county homes in liam Kattrell Jacobs, 26, of sessing and selling heroin dur- recent days. Wilmington, was arrested ing November. Sheriff ’s department re- March 5 on a series of charges, Eric Gene Boyer Jr., 28, ports shown the theft of lawn- including possession with was arrested Jan. 25 after an mowers from at least two intent to sell and deliver 59.9 investigation by Columbus homes in recent days. grams of synthetic cannib- County Sheriff ’s Department On March 8, Lisa Gail Ger- inoid, maintaining a vehicle narcotics division. Boyer, who ald contacted deputies after for drug purposes, and pos- listed an address of Gum Shaw discovering someone had tak- session of drugs on a prison Road, White Oak, was charged en a $375 push mower from property. with possession with intent her residence on Rough and Warrants show Jacobs was to sell and deliver one gram Ready Road near Whiteville. attempting to deliver the drugs of heroin, and maintaining a The make of the mower was to an inmate at Columbus vehicle for drug activities. not listed in the report. Correctional when he was A mower was among a arrested. Jacobs resigned his Surveillance camera footage shows the moments before Abdo Qoria was shot and number of items taken from job the next day, according to killed by Elias Antwan Collins in Tabor City. Collins was sentenced to life in prison Shot dog Premier Timber Harveting a statement from the prison Wednesday for his role in the 2011 robbery murder. Co-defendants Joshua Wither- A dispute between neigh- on Dupree Landing Road in system. spoon and Xzavier Parker are awaiting trial. Courtesy District Attorney’s Office. bors ended with the death of a Hallsboro the same day. pet bull dog March 5. Jerry Leon Hayes contacted Warrants filed by the Co- the sheriff ’s office after dis- Joint investigation Body found; identity withheld lumbus County Sheriff ’s Of- covering a break-in at the fice show Leoncio Martinez, business. In addition to a red By JEFFERSON WEAVER 36, was charged with a single Snapper mower, someone took leads to four arrests Staff Writer count of felony cruelty to ani- a small black CB radio, an Iver An undercover operation Authorities are not releas- mals in the case. Martinez is Johnson single barrel shotgun, spurred on by citizen com- ing the identity of the female alleged to have shot a brown a Browning double barrel plaints led to the arrests of found dead near Tabor City and white pit bull dog in the shotgun, and a bolt action .22 four suspects Friday. Saturday, and are refusing to vicinity of the Martinez home caliber rifle of unnamed make. Sheriff Lewis Hatcher and confirm whether the woman at Roberts Lane, Hallsboro. The losses were estimated at Bladen County Sheriff Jim found was the same individual The dog was reportedly a total of $375. A Ford LTD McVicker said that the arrests reported missing Friday. owned by a resident of a near- automobile was also listed as were the result of a joint inves- Felicia Moore Porter, 44, by home, according to incident damaged, along with a Mack tigation into the distribution was last seen Friday near Felicia Moore Porter reports. truck. of narcotics in Bolton and East Fowler’s Supermarket in Tabor Arcadia area of Bladen County. City. She was reportedly wear- according to sheriff ’s office “This investigation origi- ing black pants and shoes, and spokesperson Michelle Tatum. Hatchet nated from information gath- Some of the drugs and a a yellow blouse. Porter was An autopsy will be performed stolen gun recovered by described as having brown Monday at the state medical Someone allegedly used ered from concerned citizens,” Graham arrested hair and blue eyes. examiner’s office, she said. A a hatchet or axe to seriously Hatcher said in a press release. Columbus and Bladen nar- “During the investigation, it cotics agents. Investigators discovered description of the victim or a damage a car near Tabor City with heroin was determined that the de- the body of a woman Saturday potential cause of death were March 10. Bennie Lee Graham, 36, • Sonova Shariff Bryant, 21, fendants were responsible for around 2:30 p.m., in a wooded not released by the sheriff ’s Patricia Ann Gerald told Co- a former Collis Trail, distributing narcotics through- area just east of Tabor City, office. lumbus County Sheriff ’s depu- resident of Riegelwood, out both Columbus and Bladen ties that her car was damaged Whiteville $30,000 se- counties.” by someone wielding an “axe and Chad- cured bond; On March 11, search war- Mason arrested in shooting, or hatchet” while the car was bourn, has one count rants were simultaneously parked in the vicinity of Miller been arrest- possession executed at three separate also on drug, pistol charges Road and Swamp Fox Highway. ed in New with intent locations, the release said. – Maci Smith, Ramiya Graham Damages to the Volkswa- Hanover to sell and Carl Tyrice Jaavan Ma- Narcotics were seized, along and Suriya Smith. gen Passat were estimated at County deliver mar- son, also known as with stolen weapons and other Bryant Local Officer Ste- $5,000. on several Graham ijuana, two Carl Mason Jr., 20, stolen items. phen Strickland ob- charges involving possession counts trafficking in cocaine; of Birdcage Estates, “The joint effort by our tained the warrants of 100 bags of heroin, and was • Freddie Andre Lacewell, Chadbourn, has been Fair Bluff police agencies was instrumental in that charge Mason – being held last week on a bond 33, E. Broad Street, Elizabeth- arrested on charges the success of this operation,” arrested in February arrest speeder of $250,000. town, $1 mil- involving shooting McVicker said in the press Mason 2015 for possession of Graham, with a current lion secured into a vehicle, deal- release. “Utilizing mutual aid a stolen pistol – with possess- A Raleigh woman was ar- address of New Centre Drive, bond; two ing in cocaine and marijuana, ensures organization and effec- ing another stolen pistol, plus rested March 7 for allegedly Wilmington, is charged with counts of and possession of a stolen tiveness, combining resources having cocaine and marijuana fleeing officers in Fair Bluff. possession of 15 grams of trafficking firearm, all charges brought to safely carry out simultane- with intent to sell. A warrant shows Kelly Eliz- heroin, plus marijuana and in cocaine; by Whiteville police. ous operations in multiple The warrants show Mason abeth Eatmon-Scordato, 18, prescription pills. possession Mason’s newest charges, jurisdictions.” had four bags of cocaine, plus was arrested by Officer K.H. Graham was convicted in of firearm brought by Police Detective “Concerned citizens are marijuana on March 6. He’s Grice of the Fair Bluff Police. Columbus County in 2012 in a by felon; pos- Scott Moody, allege he fired a an asset to law enforcement,” Lacewell also charged with having a Her address was given as Irene December 2008 armed robbery session of a handgun into a 2002 Chevrolet said Sheriff Hatcher. “They are Ruger pistol owned by James Way, Raleigh. case of the Hasty Mart conve- stolen firearm ; possession Tahoe on Lewis Street here on the eyes and ears of our com- Strickland, plus using his 2004 Grice reported the woman nience store in Chadbourn, with intent to sell/deliver Feb. 15, 2016 that was occupied munity. The information they silver Chevrolet Malibu as a was speeding more than 15 and was sent to prison for 54 marijuana ; maintaining a by two women and a child. pass on to us is vital in target- place to keep and sell illegal miles an hour over the 45 mile to 74 months. He was paroled vehicle/dwelling/place to keep Mason is also charged with ing and eliminating crime.” drugs. per her speed limit when he on July 16, 2015, according to a controlled substance ; manu- three counts of assault with a “Cooperation is the key,” The February 2015 charge attempted to stop her for an prison records. facturing marijuana. deadly weapon with intent to equipment violation. McVicker said. “Cooperation kill the three vehicle occupants involved a stolen revolver. is key between law enforce- ment agencies and between those agencies and the com- Raeford woman, munities.” Break ins, thefts Those arrested include March 8—Anna Nance Blan- socket, Porta-band saw, tie cash register, picture frames, • Eddie Hayes, 59, Hufham ton, Dolph Lewis Road, Chad- straps, $2,100 total. oil container, $362. others jailed for drugs Road, Bolton, bourn, furniture and kitchen March 9—Justice Adrianna March 10—Elizabeth Fay $30,000 se- ware, $7,045. Williams, Mt. Moriah Church Tedder, Dupree Landing Road, Chadbourn Police are con- Shanika Christinita Partlow, cured bond, March 8—Bryan Theron Road, Whiteville, light fixtures, Hallsboro, string trimmer, tinuing aggressive efforts to 23, also of Fayetteville, on possession Williams, Gen. Howe Hwy., Rie- steaks and groceries, clothing, sockets, chainsaw, drills, trail- curb drug activity in the town. the same charges, according with intent gelwood, $300 cash, $800 games $793. er hitches, assorted tools, im- The department reported to warrants. Both were taken to sell and de- and controllers. March 9—Jason Nobles, pact drill, Skilsaw, anchor drill, several arrests March 5 as part into custody by Rawls and liver cocaine, March 8—Randy Ward, 58 Rough and Ready Road, Cerro $1,610. of ongoing investigations. Patrolman Brian Anderson, maintaining Jacobs Road, Bolton, medica- Gordo, yellow flood lamp, $50. March 10—Ronnie Beck, Warrants show Renata Wil- according to warrants. a dwelling tions, $5. March 9—Chad Evans Farm Lane, Whiteville, 40” lette Castro, 35, of Ranier A small amount of drugs for drug ac- Hayes March 9—Elizabeth Tedder Watts, Stake Road, Tabor City, television, bicycles, Xbox, $800. Dr., Raeford was jailed for meant a lot of trouble for tivities. Ray, Dupree Landing Road, black utility trailer, $500. possession of more than 1.5 a Cary man in Chadbourn • Belinda Marie Waddell, Hallsboro, 16-ton fifth wheel March 10 – Jennie Todd ounces of marijuana, drug march 6. 45, Sam Potts trailer hitch, assorted hand Williams, Pear Tree Lane, We’re On The Web: paraphernalia, maintaining a Arrest reports show Chad- Hwy., Bolton, tools, assorted ratchets and Whiteville, cinder blocks, old vehicle for drug activities, and bourn police took William $16,050.00 se- www.whiteville.com illegally carrying a concealed Darriell Williams into custody cured bond; .40 caliber Smith and Wesson after a traffic stop. Williams, two counts handgun. Det. Rene Trevino 31, was arrested by Patrolman of Non-Sup- investigated the case. M. Corder. port Child. In another case, Patrolman Williams allegedly had less J.L. Rawls arrested Vetree than a half-ounce of marijuana Pressey of Fayetteville May and a Model 43 Glock .40 cali- Waddell 6 on drug charges. Pressey, ber handgun. A routine check 29, was charged with posses- of the firearm showed it was sion of cocaine, a half-ounce stolen from Kyle Webb, accord- Subscribe Today, of marijuana, scales used for ing to the warrant. drug activities, and illegally transporting liquor. The same Call 642-4104 traffic stop meant an arrest for SHORT BROS. Vineland RENT-A-CAR Station $ 95 Available for wedding 19 DAILY receptions & other Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville events PER ISSUE! 642-3157 642-4175 ¢ G. 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Columbus County Schools has a new team of Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) program specialists in place to serve AIG students. From left, Lindsay Kern, Cassie Hoffman, Larry Hewett, Amanda Greene and Tennille Jones are fostering cre- ativity and innovation in the minds of K-12 students. The district offers a K-3 nurturing program that focuses on reasoning and thinking skills as well as the AIG program for fourth-12th grade students. “We have a great team in place and I can’t wait to see where we can take our students and this wonderful program,” says Hoffman, lead AIG Members of Girl Scout Troop 3047 visited Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Church in Cerro specialist. Students will be showcasing their independent studies and projects in the Gordo for Girl Scout Sunday. Leaders are Laura Michaud and Tricia Sanderson. Last fifth annual AIG Showcase Monday, March 21 at Williams Township Elementary from week was National Girl Scout Week. 7 to 8 p.m. Movies may be coming to The Ritz By CLARA CARTRETTE that carry on the cause. council would be asked to fund receptions, reunions, perfor- charges; ment to help bring jobs to the Staff Writer Sibbett said later that the the rest of the cost. mances and such, much to the Appointed Chris Soles to county; equipment could be used to Town Manager Al Leonard delight of those who grew up the planning and zoning board Voted to renew the audit The Ritz came back a few film or show any type of mov- said The Ritz has been profit- seeing movies there. It is now to replace Chris Fowler, and contract with Wade Greene years ago in downtown Tabor ie. It could be rented to record able through rentals for many considered one Tabor City’s reappointed others on the who has audited the town’s City, and movies may be com- weddings and other events events. Proceeds are used for best highlights. board; books for the past two years; ing soon. held at The Ritz. upkeep, maintenance and Other business Appointed Kenny Stanley Designated April 4-8 as That possibility was intro- Sibbett presented propos- improvements such as the Alan Serkin of the Cape to the zoning board of adjust- clean-up week in Tabor City, duced to Tabor City’s town als prepared by Jim Bang at a one the police department Fear Council of Governments ments to replace Timmy Ca- allowing residents to place council Tuesday night by cost of $10,065 and MTS Ser- proposed. discussed the Columbus Coun- nady, and reappointed others items not normally picked up police Capt. Greg Sibbett and vices at a cost of $14,941 for the Council voted unanimously ty transportation plan, stating on the board; by Waste Management on the Chief Don Dowless who said installation of the equipment. to cooperate with the project, that there used to be separate Engaged NFOCUS, the com- curb to be disposed of; they can apply for a grant of Both companies are oper- and Dianne Nobles Ward, the plans for municipalities and pany that the code enforce- Approved the Adams Com- $3,000 from the Good Shepherd ated by structured cabling town’s business and promo- the county but now plans ment officer works for, to pany to manage the engi- Foundation. The grant money and audio visual professionals tions director, had already are to take what has been update the zoning ordinance neering and administration could be used to help purchase who have offices in several lo- stated her approval of the approved and combine the and map; contracts for the Community and install equipment to pro- cations, Bang in Raleigh, Win- plan. county and probably abandon Approved an economic Development Block Grant that vide educational audio visual ston-Salem, Myrtle Beach and The Ritz was a movie house the Tabor City plan. development resolution that will replace sewer lines; programs to teach safety and Charlotte, and MTS in Boston, that provided entertainment Council voted in favor of encourages Columbus County Approved the town man- help combat drugs and alco- Charlotte, Londonderry, N.H., for people in the area from the following: commissioners to allocate a ager’s recommendation to ap- hol and other police related Myrtle Beach, Portsmouth, the mid-30s into the 70s when A Ritz Center contract portion of the new sales tax prove Miritech as the licensed offenses. N.H., Raleigh and Wilming- it closed. agreement concerning rental proceeds to economic develop- operator of the sewer plant. The Good Shepherd Home ton. The building fell into disre- at Lake Waccamaw was a Sibbett said the police de- pair for nearly 40 years before program to assist people ad- partment has grant money left the town repurposed it as a dicted to drugs and alcohol, over and could provide $5,000 civic center. but no longer exists. However, to help pay for the project if It opened in June, 2014, Elect the foundation still provides the current Good Shepherd providing a place for medium- grants annually to programs grant is approved. He said sized meetings, weddings, Bear hearing here March 21 TIM BLACKMON By JEFFERSON WEAVER bears weighing more than 500 deer, as well as bears injuring Staff Writer pounds. From the late 19th deer hounds. Hunters have century until the 1950s, Co- also stated at the hearings that Columbus County After years of complaints, lumbus County was a frequent allowing the hunting of bears bear hunters in Columbus destination for bear hunters. in November and December Commissioner County may soon get an ex- The area now known as the will result in secondary har- tended season and fewer re- Green Swamp Bear Sanctuary vests of feral hogs, considered strictions. was popular among bear hunt- a growing nuisance species District 2 The N.C. Wildlife Resources ers from all over the country, throughout the area. Commission will hold five many of whom stayed at Lake Both the extended season public hearings this month to Waccamaw’s hotels. and baiting issues will be “I would appreciate your take comments on proposed Surveys by the Wildlife heard at each hearing. Com- temporary rules regarding Resources Commission have ments can also be submit- vote on March 15.” black bear hunting in North backed up claims by area deer ted online at ncwildlife.org; Carolina. The first of five hunters that the county’s bear emailed to regulations@nc- public hearings on changes population can support a lon- wildlife.org; or mailed to N.C. “Change Will Make a Difference” to black bear hunting rules ger hunting season. Speakers Wildlife Resources Commis- will be held at Southeastern at the annual WRC hearings sion, 1701 Mail Service Center, Visit us on Facebook - Tim Blackmon Campaign Community College March 21 have complained for more Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1701. at 7 p.m. than a decade about bears The deadline for comments Paid for by the Candidate The hearing at Southeast- raiding corn piles meant for is April 12. ern will focus on moving the black bear hunting seasons in Brunswick and Columbus counties to the second Monday in November to Jan. 1. Cur- Proudly serving Columbus County rently, local bear hunters may harvest bears only in Decem- and surrounding areas sinCe 2013, ber. Seasons in Bladen, New Hanover, Cumberland and and for deCades to Come Pender allow the harvest of bears from the second Monday in November through Jan. 1. Dr. Sutton graduated from UNC Chapel Hill Medical School All five public hearings will focus on potentially ex- With Distinction at the top of his class. He is also a nationally tending the time that bears award-winning cataract surgeon. Dr. Sutton is the only full-time can be taken with the aid of unprocessed food as bait to the Board Certified Ophthalmologist in all of Columbus County. entire open season. Currently, different districts in the state have different restrictions on shooting bears over bait piles, as well as releasing dogs in the 810 Spivey Rd. Over 90% of our patient visits have area of bait to trail bears. Whiteville, N.C. 28472 Last month, the commis- less than a 10 minute wait time. sion voted to start the tem- 910-642-9850 porary rulemaking process As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Sutton specializes in: for black bear hunting. If Visit our website . Routine eye exams for children and adults the measures are approved, www.WhitevilleEye.com changes would begin this fall, . Glasses and contact lenses then be made permanent for . Eye exams for diabetics the 2017-18 season. Accepting all major . Treatment of glaucoma and macular degeneration North Carolina’s bear health insurance plans population has exploded in . Treatment of dry eyes, itchy/red eyes, and eye discomfort including Medicare and recent years, with populations . Surgery of the eye and eyelids expanding from select areas Medicaid in the mountains and coastal . Urgent and Emergency eye care counties in the late 1960s to nearly every county in the state by 2008. Bears are the state’s largest “Professional eye care, land predator, and the Wild- We are available to schedule your appointment life Commission’s District now by calling 910-642-9850. Four, including Columbus where you’re treated like family.” County, has produced several 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016 Lake EMS plans Engagements family event May 7 By CLARA CARTRETTE Center will have free safety Staff Writer helmets, there will be informa- tion on kid safety, fall preven- Lake Waccamaw EMS Chief tion for the elderly, domestic Shannon Worrell is planning a violence and more. May 7 community event at the One of the highlights will Boys and Girls Home Arena be Gary Lowder and the Smok- that he hopes will provide ing Hots, a popular beach mu- information and a lot of fun sic band that was nominated for families. for 13 CMA awards last year, There is no charge but performing from 5 to 7:30 p.m. any donations will go toward Worrell said contestants purchasing an underwater are sought for the barbecue camera for search and rescue cook-off and anyone inter- efforts. ested is urged to contact Lake Events include a motorcy- Waccamaw EMS on Facebook, cle ride that will leave the Lake www.lakewaccamawems.com, and go to Brunswick County. or call 646-1070. Registration begins at 9 a.m. “We would like to provide Christine Elizabeth Raper Jeffrilyn Benton Greene and the ride will begin at 10:30. something for everyone,” Wor- Benjamin Dwight Palmer Michael Jared Stephens Bikers will return to the Lake, rell said. “We are working with where from 2 to 5 p.m. there the town in an effort to bring will be a bike show and the people together for the better- Lake Police Department will ment of the community.” Raper- Greene- direct a cornhole tournament. Columbus Regional Health- Other events planned for care, Sam’s Pit Stop and Blad- Palmer Stephens the day are a barbecue cook- en Carpet are on board as Ed and Cindy Raper of Mur- Jeffrilyn Benton Greene off, New Hanover Medical sponsors. rells Inlet, S.C. announce the and Michael Jared Stephens, engagement of their daughter, together with their families, Christine Elizabeth Raper, to announce their engagement Benjamin Dwight Palmer, son and forthcoming marriage. N.C. Science Festival will of Tom Palmer of Whiteville The bride-elect is the daugh- and Judy Palmer of Lake Wac- ter of Jeffrey Greene of Cerro partner with State Parks camaw. Gordo and Kathy Carter of Wilbur and Marie Cheshire The bride-elect graduated Evergreen. She earned an As- North Carolina Science 100th anniversary celebra- from Chatham High School sociate degree in nursing at Festival presented by the tion of the state park system. and Christopher Newport Uni- Southeastern Community Col- Biogen Foundation has an- Festival events are also versity with a Bachelor of Arts lege and is a registered nurse Cheshires celebrate 60th nounced that it will partner hosted by all kinds of commu- in psychology and a minor in employed with Columbus Re- with North Carolina State nity sites, including libraries, leadership studies. She earned gional Healthcare Systems. with family dinner Parks to offer hands-on sci- museums, schools, commu- a Master in Public Health in The groom-elect is the son ence programming in every nity colleges, universities sociomedical sciences from of Michael Stephens of Chad- Wilbur A. and Marie Cribb a Honda dealership. He is a state park during the next and even businesses. Columbia University Mail- bourn and Linda Stephens of Cheshire of Wilmington have member of the Elizabethtown annual North Carolina Sci- This is the sixth year for man School of Public Health Chadbourn. celebrated their 60th wedding National Guard. ence Festival, scheduled for the North Carolina Science in New York, N.Y. She is cur- He studied electrical engi- anniversary. They were mar- Granddaughter Ashley April 8-24. Festival, which welcomed rently pursuing a Doctor of neering technology at South- ried Dec. 27, 1955. Lanier, 24, is working toward North Carolina State its one-millionth participant Education in curriculum and eastern Community College A family dinner was given her master’s degree in anthro- Parks is planning to offer in 2015. instruction at the University and is an electrician with by the couple’s children on pology at Appalachian State citizen science programs Founded in 2010 by More- of South Carolina, expected Brunswick Nuclear Plant. Dec. 27 at Elijah’s to commem- University. with a collection of real data head Planetarium and Sci- in 2018. She is employed as a An April 16 wedding is orate the special occasion. Mrs. Cheshire graduated in all 41 state parks during ence Center at UNC Chapel clinical instructor and faculty planned at 4 p.m. at Cerro The Cheshires have two from Cape Fear Tech in Wilm- the 2016 North Carolina Sci- Hill, the North Carolina Sci- advisor at the University of Gordo Baptist Church, with a daughters, Violet C. Page and ington and then graduated ence Festival. ence Festival was the first South Carolina, Arnold School reception at Vineland Station Gwendolyn C. Lanier, both of from Cape Fear Tech School With the theme “Science in statewide science festival in Whiteville. Wilmington, and three grand- of Nursing. She retired from the Great Outdoors,” the 2016 in the world (there are now of Public Health. children: New Hanover Regional Hos- North Carolina Science Fes- more than 20) and is a na- The groom-elect graduated Cameron Lanier, 26, gradu- pital. tival will also recognize the tional leader among festivals. from Whiteville High School ated from UNC Chapel Hill Wilbur Cheshire graduated and Coastal Carolina Univer- Garden club to and Campbell University and from Chadbourn High School sity with a Bachelor of Science is working toward his Ph.D. in in 1955. He has retired from SCC in business administration pharmacy in Madison, Wisc. the N.C. Department of Cor- Continued from page 1-A and finance. He is employed in meet March 18 Tyler Cheshire, 24, gradu- rections and the U.S. Air Force outside sales for an industrial Whiteville Garden Club will supply company. ated from Cape Fear Com- and Reserves, U.S. National had been born the previous practitioner. meet Friday, March 18 at Dale’s A May 15 wedding is munity College and works for Guard. year, so Grissett concentrated Grandmother Peggy has had Seafood at 11 a.m. on recuperating from heart two heart stents installed with- planned at 6 p.m. at the Jekyll Hostesses are Esther Scott, surgery and became occupied in the past year but is working Island Club Hotel at Jekyll Kate McNeil and Jean Pat- with becoming an attentive with New Beginning Health Island, Ga. terson grandmother. She and Jillian Care of Tabor City, taking care are still “joined at the hip,” so of an elderly client. She will to speak. have two college graduations Professional Service with a Personal Touch It was in mid-1998 that Gris- to attend this year, Jillian’s on sett asked her doctor if she June 7 at SCC and granddaugh- Jan Lennon, CPA would ever be able to go back ter Sarah Grissett’s, who will is pleased to announce to work. She was told the work graduate from UNC Pembroke the opening of her office was too strenuous, that she June 27. Sarah plans to go into 928-E S. Madison St.,Whiteville couldn’t lift patients, so she law enforcement, following in went out on disability for 17 the footsteps of her aunt, Jill Providing Tax and Business Services years. But true to form for her, Grissett, who worked for the Call or email for appointment she got restless to work again. Columbus County Sheriff ’s 910.642.0000 She saw an advertisement Office for several years before [email protected] for nurses and decided to try moving to Raleigh. C. Jan Lennon, CPA, CGMA again but decided she needed a refresher course and enrolled at Southeastern Community College. Granddaughter Jillian, who had decided she wanted to be a doctor to take care of prema- ture babies, had visited East MARCH Carolina University her sopho- more year in high school. She was enrolled in Early College at Southeastern Community SPECIALS College, so now she and her grandmother could go to col- lege together. OPEN Prices Good Jillian, who is presently EASTER March 1-31, 2016 Ballgame prayers working and will work this When the announcer said they would play the National summer, will graduate from Anthem at a recent basketball ballgame at Cerro Gor- Southeastern Community Col- LANCE 2 Liter do Elementary School, Jayce Ford, this little regular lege June 7 with an Associate All Fountain Pepsi church-goer, apparently thought it was a good time to degree in nursing. She plans to Pretzel Pieces & Drinks pray, too. Several cell phones captured the impressive attend Brunswick Community Golden Cheese 16, 24 & 32 Oz. ¢ College to pursue her R.N. de- Ea. photo, this one by his aunt, Morgan Walker, and it was gree and upon completion of 99 submitted to The News Reporter by Jayce’s great aunt, that goal, she plans to pursue 2 Liter Carolyn Crocker. Jayce is the grandson of the late Ro- a B.S. in nursing and eventu- setta Walker Bunch who worked at the courthouse. ally become a neonatal nurse ¢ Coke ¢ ¢ 89 69 99 Ea. Animal cruelty hotline open Rock Star AMP 6 Pack Cans North Carolinians now tormenting or killing an ani- welfare complaints submit- 16 Oz. 16 Oz. Coke have a new tool to report mal, depriving an animal of ted via the hotline and refer animal cruelty, Attorney necessary nourishment, or them when applicable to Products General Roy Cooper has an- causing any of these things the appropriate authority. nounced. to occur to an animal. Depending on the details of Cruelty toward animals is To file a report with the the complaint, local animal illegal under state law. North Animal Welfare Hotline: control officials, the local 2/$ 00 2/$ 00 3/$ 00 Carolinians can report ani- Visit ncdoj.gov and com- Sheriff or the N.C. Depart- mals experiencing physi- plete the online animal wel- ment of Agriculture may cal harm under the care fare complaint form. have the authority to take 5 of an individual, pet shop, Call 1-855-290-6915 toll-free action. 3 3 kennel or animal shelter to within North Carolina. People who contact the the North Carolina Attorney Submit a complaint by Animal Welfare Hotline are General’s Animal Welfare mail to P.O. Box 629, Attn: also welcome to share their Sam’s Pit Stop Hotline. Animal Welfare Hotline, animal cruelty concerns WHITEVILLE - 2 Locations: 503 Jefferson Street & 1707 South Madison Street Under North Carolina Raleigh, NC 27602. directly with their local BOLTON: 1128 Green Swamp Road • HALLSBORO: 4236 Sam Potts Hwy. • DELCO: Hwy. 74-76 • LAKE WACCAMAW: Old Hwy. 74, across from post office law, acts of animal cruelty The Attorney General’s animal control or Sheriff ’s • CHADBOURN: 101 Strawberry Blvd. include wounding, injuring, Office will review animal Office. Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016 -- 7A

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PANSY LEE EZZELL HARDWICK MARY ANTIONETTE COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- QUIRK BUCHTER Pansy Lee Ezzell Hardwick, WHITEVILLE -- Mary EVA RUTH 73, formerly of Whiteville, MARY FRANCES Antoinette Quirk Buchter, NANCE JENKINS died Wednesday, March 9, 2016 ROBINSON 96, of Whiteville, passed EVERGREEN -- Eva Ruth at Cookeville Medical Center. WHITEVILLE -- Mary THOMAS EARL RICHARD ‘DICK’ ALEC away Thursday, March 10, SIMMONS SR. Nance Jenkins, 90, passed She was born Oct. 1, 1942 in Frances Robinson, 73, died CAMPBELL 2016 at Liberty Commons MACO -- Thomas Earl away Tuesday, March 8, Columbus County, the daugh- peacefully surrounded by WILMINGTON -- GY in Whiteville. Simmons Sr., 56, died 2015. She was born in the ter of the late William Odell family and friends Thurs- SGT. Richard Alec Camp- She was the daughter of Wednesday, March 9, 2016 family home located near Ezzell and Alma Mae Richard- day, March 10, 2016 at bell RET., 83, formerly of the late Francis James and at New Hanover Regional Evergreen. She was the son Ezzell. She was the widow Lower Cape Fear Hospice Whiteville, died Tuesday, Rita Denning Quirk and the Medical Center in Wilming- daughter of the late Arthur of Robert J. Hardwick. She and LifeCare Center after March 8, 2016 at Lower widow of Thomas C. Bu- ton. Mr. Simmons was the L. Nance and Lila N. Nance was also preceded in death winning a battle with can- Cape Fear Hospice and Life- chter. She was preceded in son of the late James War- of Evergreen. by two brothers, Roger and cer. Mary was born April Care Center in Wilmington. death by two siblings, Fran- ren Simmons Sr. and Evelyn Ruth grew up on the Rudolph Ezzell; and three sis- 26, 1942 in Portsmouth, He was born July 7, 1932 cis J. Quirk Jr. and Cath- Louise Cook Simmons. He farm and learned early the ters, Alma Blythe, Aline An- Va., the daughter of Frank in Madison, Fla., the son leen Rugh. was preceded in death by value of hard work. From drews, Alice Hewett. A. Shea and Mary Rose of the late John Thomas A graveside service will two grandchildren, Preston her parents she developed The family received friends O’Shaughnessey. Campbell and Nina Hamil- be held at 2 p.m. Mon- and Meagan. a life-long appreciation for Sunday, March 13 at Peacock Mary enjoyed spending ton Campbell. He was mar- day, March 14 at Olean- Mr. Sim- her church and her duty to Funeral Home in Whiteville. time with her family and ried to the late Helen Stan- der Memorial Gardens, mons served in help those around her that Final rites were held Sunday, friends and serving oth- ley Campbell. Wilmington with Rev. Ken- the U.S. Navy might be in need. Ruth dedi- March 13 in the funeral home ers through her church He was also preceded in neth Bonnett officiating. as a 2nd class Petty Officer cated her life to raising her chapel with Rev. Gary Ledbet- and community. Through a death by one daughter, Lisa Worthington Funeral Home aboard the USS Thomas C children and taking care of ter officiating. Burial was in Prayer Shawl Ministry she Gibson. in Chadbourn is handling Hart-FF1092 for four years. her aging parents. She lived Columbus Memorial Park. provided afghans to those He was a gunnery ser- the arrangements. Mr. Simmons worked as in the house where she was She is survived by one son, who simply needed com- geant in the She is survived by one a hazmat specialist with born and was the central in- Robert Hardwick of Cross- forting. For many years, Marine Corps son, Denning T. Buchter HERR, Inc. and worked as gredient in making life for ville, Tenn.; one daughter, she volunteered at the and retired (Kaye) of Grand Junction, a heavy equipment opera- those in that house as good Angie Byrd of Baton Rouge, Lower Cape Fear Hospice after 20 years Colo.; two grandchildren, tor for many years. He was as it could be. When addi- La.; one brother, Paul Ez- and LifeCare Center. She of service. He Keven Buchter and Kris- a member of Shiloh United tional money was needed, zell of Whiteville; and three loved the peace that others also retired from Dupont ten Bonnett (Kenneth) two Methodist Church in Maco. she started working outside grandchildren . experienced while spend- after 20 years. step-grandchildren, Dr. Visitation was held Sun- the home and found herself ing time with family and The family will receive Cindy Kirby (Randy) and day, March 13 at Delco Pen- managing the Evergreen loved the angel collection friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Kim Ladenthin (Tom); and tecostal Freewill Baptist Elementary School cafete- that is housed there. She Friday, March 18 at Peacock seven great-grandchildren, SARAH LEWIS WRIGHT Church. Final rites will ria. This started her on her felt the presence of angels Funeral Home in White- Kathy Kirby, Caroline Kir- TABOR CITY -- Sarah Lew- be held at 2 p.m. Monday, real career if you ask many both spiritually and physi- ville. His funeral, with full by, Elizabeth Kirby, Hailey is Wright, 89, died Wednesday, March 14 at the church of those that knew her. cally. Mary felt those who military honors, will be Bonnett, Skyler Whisnant, March 9, 2016. She was pre- with Revs. Jerry Clark She became the Cake Lady, worked there were angels held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Elijah Bonnett and Arlie ceded in death by her hus- and John Porter officiat- a reputation more than a on Earth. March 19 in the funeral Buchter. band, Edwin Edsel Wright Sr.; ing. Burial will be in Delco name, and must have baked Mary was a devoted home chapel with entomb- one daughter, Ann Elizabeth Cemetery. McKenzie Mor- PHIL C. BATTEN hundreds of thousands of member of Whiteville ment in Whiteville Memo- Wright; one son, Edwin Edsel tuary of Whiteville is han- LUMBERTON -- Phil C. cakes for charity and some- United Methodist Church. rial Cemetery. Wright Jr.; one brother, Mack dling the arrangements. Batten, 67, died Thursday, times just to brighten the Her friends of the church He is survived three Martin Lewis; her father, Sam- Active pallbearers will March 10, 2016 at Southeast- day of a friend. One could loved her fighting spirit sons, CW04 Michael Roy uel McMaster Lewis; and her be T.J. Simmons, Ricky ern Regional Medical Center. say that her reputation as and strong determination Campbell, RET U.S. Army mother, Ada Martin Lewis. Mintz, Buddy Cooke, Kenny Arrangements are incom- a cook was international for life. Many have said and wife, Joan, of Cowingo, She grew up in High Point, Crocker, Dawson Simmons plete and will be announced … she mailed home-made through Mary they wit- Md., Richard Alan Camp- graduating from High Point Jr., and Rusty Tillman. by Westside Funeral Home in bread to her son when he nessed extraordinary faith bell of Wilmington, Daniel High School in 1944. She at- Honorary pallbearers Tabor City. was serving in a combat by an extraordinary wom- Alec Campbell of Tennes- tended Meredith College are Arnold Parker, Rocky zone in Sarajevo, Bosnia. an. see; one daughter, Rebecca ELIZABETH THOMAS where she met and married Crowley and Roger Glover. While working, and in re- Her parents and her Gutierrez and husband, PETERSON her husband, Ed Wright, an Survivors include his tirement, she became one first husband Jesse Mc- Manuel, of Houston, Texas; BLADENBORO -- Elizabeth N.C. State student from Tabor wife, Nancy Fay Holmes of the leading volunteers Coy Bright preceded her in two stepsons, Tony Stan- Thomas Peterson, 92, died Sat- City. She spent 21 years teach- Mintz-Simmons of Maco; in Columbus County. All of death. ley of Whiteville, Gregory urday, March 12, 2016 at Blad- ing the handicapped class in two sons, Thomas Earl Sim- her volunteer efforts were A memorial service was Stanley of Leland; one step- en County Hospital. She was Tabor City. mons Jr. (Sandy) of Delco centered around what she held Saturday, March 12 at daughter, Treva Whitesell born July 4, 1923. A celebration of life service and Ricky Barron Mintz made in her farm house Whiteville United Method- of Wilmington; two sisters, Arrangements will be an- was held Sunday, March13 at (Amanda) of Maco; one kitchen. Ask anyone who ist Church. Peacock Fu- Velma McRae of Doug- nounced by Peoples Funeral Tabor City Baptist Church, daughter, Amber Nicole has shared in one of her neral Home handled the ar- las, Ga., Edith Townsend Home of Whiteville. 200 Live Oak Street. Interment Simmons of Bolton; two pound cakes or sweet po- rangements. of Tallahassee, Fla.; five Friends may visit the fam- was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. brothers, James W. Sim- tato pies and you will get Mary is the wife to James grandchildren; and several ily at 16388 Twisted Hickory Inman Ward Funeral Home mons Jr. (Alicia) of Delco a hearty endorsement of L. Robinson and the mother great-grandchildren. Road, Bladenboro. handled the arrangements. and Cecil Levern Simmons her efforts. She arranged to Brian Keith Bright, Mis- Online condolences may She is survived by three (Selena) of Bolton; one sis- a bake sale to benefit the sy Bright Creech (husband be made at peacockfuneral- New Prong Chapel children, Jane Wright Har- ter, Nancy Lynn Cottle (Mi- Lower Cape Fear Hospice Mark Creech), Jaimee’ Ka- home.net. relson and Catherine Wright chael) of Delco; a special FWBC hero for more than 20 years, she trin Robinson and David Jones, both of Tabor City, friend, Teresa Darlene Con- JOHN RAPHELL FRINK gave countless hours to the Lambert Robinson (wife appreciation day James Lewis Wright of ley Simmons of Bolton; sev- ASH -- John Raphell Frink, Retired and Senior Volun- Amanda Robinson). New Prong Chapel Free- Lenoir; four grandchildren; en grandchildren, Thomas 77, died Saturday, March 12, teer Program (RSVP), and Mary was blessed to have will Baptist Church will hold and two great-grandchildren. Vance Simmons, B.J. and 2016 at his residence. He was there is no way one could many granddaughters, Mc- its first response/you are a Andrew, Lisa, Zachary, Jay- born March 7, 1939. count the hours she spent in Coy Lynn Creech, Madison hero appreciation day Sunday, mie and Shelby; and four- Arrangements will be an- the Help Mission in White- DONALD RAY Marie Creech, Molly Shea March 20 at 3:30 p.m. All law great-grandchildren, Zoey, nounced by Peoples Funeral ville. She did all of this CARTRETTE Creech, Jessica Suzanne enforcement, EMS/Medical, Trent, Lilly, and Gannen. Home of Whiteville. while remaining a very ac- WHITEVILLE -- Donald Benton, Etta Marie Robin- educators, veterans, pastors/ Ray Cartrette died Thursday, son and Mazie Ann Robin- tive member of her church, LLOYD GRAY DAVIS preachers and parents are March 10, 2016. He was born son. She was also survived Williamson Cross Roads EVERGREEN -- Lloyd Gray asked to attend. in Columbus County to the by relatives including an Baptist Church. There she Davis, 82, died Thursday, Little Wheel of The church is located at late Cleveland and Dora God- uncle, Robert Shea, and never missed organizing March 10, 2016 at Southeast- 2105 Peacock Road. win Cartrette Jan. 13, 1945. Hope Women’s Day the annual spaghetti din- several cousins. ern Regional Medical Center Elder Kelvin T. McGeachy Number 10 of 14 children, Little Wheel of Hope will ner and was in church ev- In lieu of flowers, memo- in Lumberton. He was the son is the pastor. he was preceded in death by hold its annual Women’s Day ery Sunday morning. That rial donations can be sent of the late Clyde and Estella program Sunday, March 20 at is, unless she was traveling four brothers, Dewey, Cleon, in her name to Lower Cape McCall Davis and was also 11:30 a.m. The speaker will be Progressive FHM on one of her trips with Charles and Rudie Cartrette; Fear Hospice and LifeCare preceded in death by 10 sib- Evangelist Carol Fullwood. her friends. She was truly one sister, Idell; one step Center, 206 Warrior Trail, lings. monthly meeting James E. Fullwood is the a good neighbor and will be daughter, Gail McDaniel; and Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Final rites were held Sun- Progressive Household pastor. missed by her community. one son, Timmy Cartrette. day, March 13 at Evergreen Ministry will hold its monthly The family invited every- A memorial service was Baptist Church with Revs. meeting Sunday, March 20 at one to a viewing Wednes- held Sunday, March 13 in the EUNICE CECILY Scott Gore and Julian Thomp- St. James AME 1 p.m. at Cherry Grove Mis- day, March 9 at Worthing- chapel of Inman Ward Funer- EDWARDS BROGDON son officiating. Interment was sionary Baptist Church. All ton Funeral Home in al Home. The family received BLADENBORO -- Eunice in the Old Spring Hill Cem- Women’s Day members are asked to attend. Chadbourn. Final rites guests Sunday, March 13 prior Cecily Edwards Brogdon, 84, etery, Orrum. Worthington St. James AME Church will The church is located at 409 were held Thursday, March to the service in the funeral died Thursday, March 10, 2016. Funeral Home in Chadbourn hold its annual Women’s Day Bitmore Road. 10 at Williamsons Cross home chapel. The family received friends handled the arrangements. program Sunday, March 20 at For more information call Roads Baptist Church with He is survived by his wife, Saturday, March 12 at Sandy He is survived by his wife, 3:30 p.m. The speaker will be Loris McClellan at 207-6574. Rev. Carroll Fonvielle offici- Kathy T. Cartrette of Loris, Grove Baptist Church in the Vernell Sellers Davis of the Sister Sara Pierce along with ating, followed by burial in S.C.; one daughter, Denise church fellowship hall. Fi- home; two daughters, Lisa D. the New Light AME Church Chadbourn Cemetery. Brown of Chesapeake, Va.; nal rites were held Saturday, Lee of Evergreen and Deanna Choir. Ladies are asked to She is survived by one one brother, Horace Car- March 12 following the visita- D. Taylor of Chadbourn; one dress in white attire and join son, Steven A. Bryan; one trette of Clarendon; seven tion at the church with Revs. son, Andrew “Andy” C. Davis the march. Dinner will be daughter Glenda Bryan sisters, Jean Gore of White- Carey Horrell and Jimmy of the home; two brothers, served. Casper; a granddaughter, ville, Emma Jane Simmons Strole officiating. Burial was Tommy Davis and Wilton Da- The church is located at 225 Kimberly Stephenson Froe- of Chesapeake, Va., Carolyn in Bladen Memorial Gardens vis, both of Evergreen; five W. Walter Street. schner; a grandson, Ian Duncan of Chadbourn, Peggy in Elizabethtown. Bladen- grandchildren; and two great- Rev. Dewey C. Farmer Jr. is M. Casper; a great-grand- Housand, Donna McPherson Gaskins Funeral Home in grandchildren. the pastor. daughter, Penelope Corinne and Katrina Canady, all of Elizabethtown handled the ar- Froeschner; and two great- Clarendon, Penny Witter of rangements. WN/CHS Alumni grandsons, Ralph M. Fayetteville; step-children, She is survived by her Debbie Boyette, Jonathan to meet March 17 • Traditional Funeral Services Casper and John M. Casper. spouse, Charles Brogdon of Vineland The Whiteville Negro/Cen- • Graveside Services In lieu of flowers, the Hardwick, Heather Butler, the home; one daughter, Kim tral High School Alumni will • Cremation Services family requests that dona- Brayane Buffkin, Stacey Walters of Bladenboro; two • Pre-need Planning Todd; two grandchildren; and meet Thursday, March 17 at 11 Station tions be made in her name grandchildren; and two great- • Video Memorial Tributes five step-grandchildren. grandchildren. a.m. at the Dream Center on Available for wedding to Bountiful Life, Lower Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. receptions & other 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 Cape Fear Hospice and 910.642.2128 LifeCare Center, 206 War- events www.mckenziemortuary.net rior Trail, Whiteville N.C. www.whiteville.com 642-3157 8-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016 Military retiree Baldwin Chadbourn police to busy with Legion, Masons receive new weapons Winfred Dwight Baldwin, a Whiteville native and 1973 By JEFFERSON WEAVER the same weapon and the The same weapon is being graduate of Hallsboro High Staff Writer same round,” he explained. carried by the Columbus School, started his military “We hope it never comes County Sheriff ’s Office and career in 1975. Chadbourn police offi- down to it, but if we’re in is becoming the go-to gun for He completed numerous cers will soon be issued new a situation and another of- many departments, Trivette courses to earn his Associ- handguns that will help ficer is out of ammunition,” said. ates degree in business ad- standardize law enforcement Trivette said, “I can toss him “We appreciate the mayor ministration. side arms across the county. a spare magazine and we’ll and council helping us have He and his wife Renee re- Chief Darrell Trivette be able to help each other the best equipment we can side in Disputanta, Va. and told the town council that the out.” get,” Trivette said. although he is now retired, he new .40 caliber, Glock Model finds plenty to keep him busy. 22 semi-automatics are as Baldwin retired from both reliable as the current Smith military and federal govern- and Wesson .40s carried by ment employment and now his officers. devotes his time to American By selling the current Legion Post #120 in Disputan- weapons as surplus, and ta, keeping up with the four selling a quantity of Beretta pillars within the community. handguns formerly used by He is Past Master of Jacob the department, the pistols Lodge 27, AASRM, Peters- are being obtained at vir- burg, Va., secretary for the tually no cost to the town, William Freeman Lodge of Trivette said. Perfection and secretary of “Mayor Phillip Britt the Consistory in Norfolk, helped negotiate that deal,” Va.; Grand Chancellor for Trivette said. the State of Virginia with Standardization of issued the International Jurisdic- weapons is a trend among tion of the Ancient and Ac- departments that commonly cepted Scottish-rite Masons are called to assist other and Grand Lecturer for the agencies, Trivette said. Imperial Supreme Council, “This way we can carry Norfolk, Va. He is a lifelong member of the Jesse J. Mayes chapter of the 555th Parachute Infantry Association and has held various offices within the as- sociation over the years. Baldwin received his 33rd degree in Masonry with the Propane Refills Imperial Supreme Council of Grand Inspector Generals OR of the Thirty-Third and Last SAVE Degree Ancient and Accepted MORE Scottish Rite Masons Interna- 20% tional Jurisdiction, Inc. and From exchange prices is serving on the Council. Baldwin is the son of An- nie G. Baldwin and Frank Winfred D. Baldwin 106 Quality Street, Whiteville Logan Sr. His military ca- Cold Regional Test Center, After leaving the mili- 910-640-FAST (640-3278) reer experiences include Fort Greeley, Alaska; 1st tary, Baldwin worked with Airborne Training, Fort Special Forces Group, Fort the Aerial Delivery and Benning, Ga.; Parachute Lewis, Wash.; Aerial De- Field Services Department Rigger School, U.S. Army livery and Field Services as chief of operations. Quartermaster Center and Department, Fort Lee, Va.; There he controlled air- School at Fort Lee, Va.; Coscom Parachute Office, borne operations/train- PLAY NOW! 172nd Infantry Brigade, Fort Bragg and the 49th ing and Joint Airdrop Air Fort Richardson, Ak.; 10th Quartermaster Detach- Transportability training Special Forces Group (Air- ment, First Sergeant, Fort with the Army, Air Force, Domino’s borne) Fort Devens, Mass.; Bragg. Navy and Marines.

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Bake” meth labs. There is a real-time Sudafed from the home. The children would not Farrell said it is harder to database that law enforcement The homeowner must give be able to return to live with find one-pot cookers because in the state can track. the health department a cer- those parents or caretakers, the look of the labs are not “Every sale is put into the tification that the home has so DSS would have to find an- the same as the traditional database and every pharmacy been decontaminated before other family member for the style of labs generally found is entering this data,” Farrell it can be reoccupied. children to live with or start in homes, hotel rooms, and said. Priest said it was easier the legal process to get the trailers. She urged workshop at- and cheaper for homeown- children in foster care. “Literally, these days a tendees to be cautious when ers to use a decontamination All children removed from meth lab can be found any- approaching what appears to company—at a cost of around homes with meth labs are where,” she said. be roadside trash, especially if $7,000—to certify the home given physical examinations The items used in process the bags contain lithium bat- has been cleaned properly and monitored over time for can be easily stored in a cooler teries that have been cracked rather than to attempt it them- residual side effects. or backpack and then tossed open, cold packs that have selves. “It’s recommended that in the trash, burned, or left been opened, soda bottles, If the homeowner at- even if they’ve been out of along the side of the road, plastic tubing, coffee filters, tempted cleaning themselves, the home for a few weeks, you including a bunch of soda or Morton salt, or measuring detailed cleaning logs and still want to be sure that they 2-liter bottles. cups. records of each item disposed don’t have any lasting effects “It looks like a lot of trash “If you come across trash with dump locations (if the of what they’ve been exposed and we find a lot of our evi- and think you have found a dump or dumps accept the to,” Lane said. dence of labs in the trash,” meth lab, immediately call contaminated items) would Stumbled upon Farrell said. 911,” Farrell said. need to be included. Farrell said that 75 percent Farrell said the one-pot It is never safe to approach Children and of meth labs are discovered method in place of the cook- or enter a suspected meth meth labs through non-drug calls such ing vessel method has been lab or to sniff, move, or open Melinda Lane, Social Work as, DSS employees visiting a discovered 85 percent of the suspected meth cooking items. Melinda Lane of DSS discusses protocols for safeguard- Program manager with Co- home, process servers, EMS time in cases during the last If you think you have come ing children in homes where meth labs are found lumbus County Social Servic- workers responding to medi- two years. in contact with a meth lab or es, said law enforcement will cal emergencies or police “This is an officer safety meth lab items, it is recom- always be the lead agency in responding to domestic distur- issue or where a lot of firemen mended you wash yourself If meth Health Supervisor for the the case of a meth lab discov- bances because they recognize respond because these things and clothing as fast as pos- lab discovered county health department, ery at a home with children. materials or see where fires or do explode, they are danger- sible. If there is an instance of a clarified that this does not In the case of a planned explosions have occurred. ous and they are causing More trafficking discovered meth lab, there are mean the health department raid of a home with a suspect- Sometimes, neighbors or fires—you never know what of meth steps the SBI must take before will come in to clean the home. ed meth lab, DSS “is involved relatives tip police of suspi- somebody’s got stashed in a Detective Steven Worthing- the property is turned over to “Decontamination means from the beginning.” cious heavy car traffic at a book bag or a cooler,” Farrell ton with the Columbus County the owner. the SBI and law enforcement The county does not cur- home. Discovery is sometimes said. Sheriff ’s Office said the low First, a notice is posted has taken out the bulk chemi- rently have protocols in place made when eviction notices Combination of incidences of meth labs in on the door of the property cals and what is left are the re- for dealing with children in for non-rent payment are be- household items Columbus County compared stating a meth lab was dis- sidual chemicals. It is not our meth lab situations but has ing served; or pharmacy tips Cold packs, Red Devil lye, to other rural counties in covered. The county health protocol to enter the home. completed a draft of protocols of Sudafed purchases lead to lithium batteries, Coleman the state may be because the department is then notified to We assume the entire home is as a result of training and finding the labs. fuel, and Sudafed (Pseudo- county has more trafficking oversee the decontamination contaminated,” she said. policy released from the state. Signs of meth use are para- ephedrine) pills are the pri- of crystal meth or “ice” from process. Lastly, a certified There are specific rules for When a child is removed noia, anxiety, meth mouth, mary ingredients for a one-pot Mexico. letter is sent to the landlord decontamination that include from the home, potentially body odor, weight loss, dilated lab. “We’re seeing most of our or property owner (meth cook- removal and/or decontamina- contaminated items such as pupils, and hallucinations or “Five ingredients, that’s it. meth coming through the ers are predominantly rent- tion of curtains, carpets, ap- clothing and toys are not al- “crank bugs” where the user Literally you can go to Wal- county in the crystal form and ers) informing them of their pliances, plumbing systems, lowed to be removed with the scratches at imaginary bugs, Mart and get all of this stuff,” it’s the Hispanic population, responsibility for removing HVAC, and septic systems. child. leaving scars on their skin. Farrell said. primarily, that’s responsible items such as carpet and fur- If burn piles are on the “We’re having to go and be For anyone who thinks None of the primary items for getting it here—that’s why niture from the premises. In property, the soil must be prepared to get them some- they have come into contact are illegal to purchase or we’re not seeing a lot of labs,” most cases, the homes end up extracted. thing to eat, get them clothes, with a meth user, the SBI cause for a red flag when Worthington said. being condemned. “The property cannot get them supplies and other recommends they keep a safe purchasing. Sudafed pills “It has a lot to do with who Legislation in April 2005 be used unless it has been things—we are having to be distance (seven to 10 feet), are the only ingredient that stays in the county and we gave county health depart- cleaned according to North prepared enough so when we reduce any bright lights and has purchasing limits of not have a lot of traffickers that ments in the state responsi- Carolina law,” Priest said. respond we are prepared to noise, keep their hands out more than 3 grams in a day or are having it brought in than bility for decontamination Items found in the home make a plan for those children in front so they not perceived 9 grams in a 30 day period—or people who are taking the time of homes used as meth labs. such as clothing or toys are when they come out of the as a threat by the paranoid three boxes in a 30-day period. to make it,” Worthington said. Kristi Priest, Environmental not allowed to be removed home,” Lane said. individual. 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Shine a light on Let’s abandon reality TV those guarding and reform the the henhouse presidential Ideally, elected officials and govern- ment employees can be trusted to be good nomination stewards of the public trust, whether that trust is financial or legislative. As has too process often been the case, the foxes sometimes end up guarding the henhouse. Once in a while those on watch even turn out to be By TOM CAMPBELL egg-stealing skunks. If there is one conclusion to be This is National Sunshine Week, when reached from this year’s reality the emphasis is placed on openness and TV presidential circus it’s that we honesty in government records. Now, this must change the way we select might seem nominees. Big money, television to be a bor- and consultants have hijacked ing topic, what is a most important and seri- since it ous decision-making process. rarely in- What we’ve evolved into is made- for-television debates, nauseous in- volves ce- terviews with political operatives lebrities, and incessant analysis, all hyped entertain- as “breaking news.” This might ment or serve net- sports, but The first minute of March work rat- “Sunshine ings but are my own. I love the growing there’s just something reassuring By JEFFERSON WEAVER certainly laws” are warmth of July, and the golden re- and reinvigorating about smell- Staff Writer doesn’t an integral assurance of September, when the ing freshly-awakened earth and serve the part of our shockingly cold brown water of an producing honest sweat. I do not My wife was escorting the dogs electorate, country’s unknown swimming hole is a sec- mean the stifling, stale sweat that on their bedtime constitutional, leaving us ond home. As my readers know, I comes from the stress of being freedom. and I was getting ready for bed, to ques- despise February, when the beauty stuck inside an office, but the hon- F o r when the gates of bedlam were tion where of winter has become a soggy, in- est kind that leaves a rime of salt decades, opened. the can- decisive mudbath, almost as much on a collar and a smudge of fertile some poli- The donkey brayed, the porch didates as I loathe August, when tempers mud on your forehead. ticians rooster crowed, the dogs barked, stand on and temperatures flare and the March is a month where God and Miss Rhonda hollered. important Tom Campbell have tried to do an end run around Sun- aforementioned swimming hole allows nature to make a deal with “There’s something going on in issues like shine laws, or do away with them entirely. is likely to be half-dry, muddy and man: you do your part, and nature the pasture,” she said. “Melanie’s education, healthcare, infrastruc- These are the folks who usually need to be populated with venomous snakes will do hers. pitching a fit!” ture, defense, jobs and commerce, watched, since an honest elected official or and more dangerous mosquitoes. The farmers are breaking fields, It took but a moment to grab a and what candidates hope to do if But March, the month of prom- preparing for the summer’s corn. government worker has nothing to hide. flashlight and a gun, yank on my elected. Instead we get posturing, ise, is one of my favorite times. Those with a love and pride in Most business handled by public leaders boots and head for the door. The bragging and framing opponents, True, its name is drawn from the their lawns are removing the needs to be public. Many issues involving moon was almost at half-full, but but little specificity. We’ve created Roman god of war, and March winter-dead limbs that fell dur- individual government employees, for ex- clouds meant I needed to balance television personalities, not states- is a time ing the dark months, so the smell ample, don’t always involve the safety of the flashlight in one hand whilst manlike leaders. of tem- of burning leaves and crackling trying to guide the bicycle with We don’t advocate yesterday’s the average citizen, whereas disciplinary pestuous cambium armor is carried on an the other. backroom bosses deciding who actions or even arrests of those who are weather, ever-present breeze that caresses, A quick run to the front pas- becomes the party standard-bearer paid by tax dollars are vital for the public but I look rather than biting like its cousins ture turned up nothing but a few but, come to think about it, that knowledge. more at from back in January and Febru- frightened rabbits, an obstinate couldn’t be much worse than what the peace- ary. We can understand the need for limited possum, and horses who were sure we’ve experienced this year. ful glories The yearling beavers are being behind closed doors discussions when ac- I’d finally snapped. Maybe the national parties are of the third kicked out and sent off on their tions like negotiated property purchases When I made a circuit around irrelevant and unnecessary. In re- month. own to build new colonies around or lawsuits could be adversely affected by the barn, the confined chickens cent years, the nominee has been Like the new dams that will create lagoons full and immediate public disclosure, but and the geese panicked and com- determined before the national jonquils for the ducks, geese, muskrats, plained. Of course, fowl always party conventions, leaving them without open government laws, the public and daf- crawfish, frogs and fish – and the panic and complain; if I believed as yet another rubber-stamp TV might not know about a mortgage for a new fodils, for Jefferson Weaver otters who eat them, who are in in reincarnation, I am fairly sure event. Many remember the days multi-million-dollar city hall until the deed instance, turn producing their own litters of most vacuous, overly-chatty teen- when the party convention was was signed and the taxpayer on the hook. who struggled to break free of pups. Bears will stretch and stink aged girls would be reincarnated exciting, must-see TV and we hung the thousand-year mud and raise and sag as their once sleek winter The latter is just a hypothetical situation, as geese. on state-by-state roll calls to deter- their pale gold and bright yellow skin gives way to a vegetarian but worse has happened in some communi- Melanie the donkey and her two mine the nominee. banners of defiance at the winter season. Nervous does guard the ties where officials conveniently ignored buddies appeared bemused as I Today states line up to be first, just past. I couldn’t care less for the babies in their bellies, as hungry the laws. More than a decade later, county shone the light across them, since or at least early, in holding pri- byproduct of the budding maples, coyotes search for the best stump residents still remember the now-infamous apparently there was nothing maries. Serious candidates with but the pollen can’t take much hole to have their own dens. wrong, or else nothing that they value to add to the discussions are “token” vote that would have strapped local away from the shock and awe of We have new woods and fields to hadn’t handled. I figured the foal in effectively winnowed out before taxpayers with years of health benefits for their colors as the woods slowly explore, so I need to locate a new Melanie’s distended stomach had the rest of the states have a chance county commissioners. awaken and stretch toward spring. patch of sweet, fat, sap-dripping awakened her with a bad dream, to vote. Candidates that are the Sunshine laws are vital for ensuring the March is yet another time for sassafras, while keeping an eye and Melanie wanted to share the most bombastic, spew the most vit- twitching little noses and bright out for a persimmon tree or two, public has the opportunity to be informed, love. riol or repeat carefully rehearsed, eyes in the rabbit nests, as well and maybe even a forgotten small express an opinion and in some cases – like My bad knee protested at the focus-group tested sound bites get as the hilarious hysteria of hens orchard of ugly apples and farm the recent solar farm controversy in White- vigor of the bike ride—but far the most TV coverage and those shepherding chicks that somehow pears, all to be raided in the fall. ville—affect change before undesirable less than it would have had I tried not winning these early beauty burst out of the eggs so zealously By the time you read these change can affect the public. to run from the house to the high- pageants are forced to drop out guarded for 28 to 32 days. words, we will have completed way. I backed down on the pedals when donor money dries up. What We live in a democratically-elected, March means the grass is green- the confusing transition from a bit and slowed just as the clouds we’ve ended up viewing is more representative republic, where voters ide- ing again, and our old horses, Red standard to saving time, theoreti- broke away. like American Idol, The Amazing ally elect those they consider to be the best and June, will cease to creak and cally producing another hour of Everything was bathed in a soft Race, Survivor or The Biggest qualified, officials who are monitored in crack with every step, Leon’s luxu- daylight when we can continue blue-white light, and I had to stop Loser, where winners move to the riant winter prime coat will have to be productive. That’s a nice part by a populace and press who benefit for a moment to satisfy the Welsh next round, instead of a thoughtful, to be brushed out, and Gracie the concept, of course, but I am far from Sunshine laws. dreamer in my DNA. The night deliberative selection process. Arabian Princess will redouble more interested in having an ex- We encourage everyone to observe Sun- was beautiful, and I realized I had Let’s consider some options to her speed on ground dried harder tra hour to tempt an awakening shine Week by reminding those guarding worked up a little bit of a sweat, reform this process to serve voters by steadily warming winds. catfish, watch a Dixie Youth base- the henhouse that we, the people, are in- despite it being the last day of instead of serving the candidates March means I won’t have to ball game, make amends with my February. and networks. Why must we be tolerant of foxes, but respect and support struggle out from under a blanket horses for the winter’s neglect, or I hadn’t thought about the date, limited to only two national po- a loyal watchdog. weighed down by shivering dogs in just enjoy a sunset with my bride. but as I walked through the door, litical parties where candidates the mornings, not to mention that I reckon productivity is in the eye striving again for sleep, even a pretend to cling to one or the other my wife’s cold nose won’t be pok- of the beholder. brief skein of the yarn that “knits party? Those parties have become ing between my shoulder blades. March is a time to open the win- the ravel’d sleeve of a day’s care,” little more than money laundering March means we’ll once again dows, sweep out the tailings and I realized it was after midnight— machines fed by lobbyists, wealthy plan to plant a garden, and this trash of the winter, and shrug off and it was now March. individuals and special interests, time, the logistics are in place to the fug and fuzz and fog from being I love the depth of a true cold but seldom representing main- Quotes of protect our attempts at produce. stuck inside for too long. winter, especially in January, stream America. Whether or not the garden actu- when everyone with any sense is We’ve enjoyed this year’s Town ally works is beside the point; See Weaver, next page inside and the woods and fields Hall format, where one candidate the week at a time submits to vetted ques- Thumbs down tions from journalists, then takes “It just seems like it’s more and more every questions from the audience. Town time you drive down some sections of road. It’s Dismal tide Halls help us learn more about the not all travellers, either – it has to be people who candidate, what he or she believes, live here, too.” BY RAY LUNDY countries. In some countries they actions and violence, much stem- how they respond in unrehearsed – Drew Cox, of the Department of Trans- Special to The News Reporter would have been thrown in jail. ming from illegal drugs. settings and what each hopes to portation, discussing the increasing litter In some they would have been The older sheriff says to Ed accomplish. Regional or state-by- on the county’s highways. My good friend Dr. Floyd Enzor flogged; in some countries they Tom (Tommy Lee Jones): “What state Town Halls could be aired made a profound statement in one would have been killed. I am proud does it mean? What’s it leading on networks and online, helping “The Fox Family Nursing Scholarship was of his recent sermons. I cannot that we have freedom of expres- to? Oh, it’s the tide-- the dismal voters make better-informed deci- the answer to my prayers. quote him, but this is close to what sion, but sometimes it is taken a tide.” The dismal moral tide that sions in lieu of the constant inane “I have worked two jobs at a time in order he said: “The half time entertain- little too far—even for the arts. is running high in our country debates. to finance my education but nursing school is ment at this year’s Super Bowl One of the problems with the threatens the very foundation of 4Why shouldn’t all states have a real challenge. would probably have not been al- risque half time entertainment is our nation—the family. the same date for presidential “I can breathe easier and concentrate on my lowed in many countries.” the fact that families and children The football powers that be primaries? Candidates would be studies, thanks to the Fox family. Meeting these I sat in the pew and pondered are watching. need to rethink half time enter- forced to go to all states, then the fine people at the December pinning ceremony what he had said, and he was cor- Half time entertainment is usu- tainment. They need to move from top two or three vote getters go to was wonderful. rect. I had seen just a brief period ally done by an outstanding song half-naked females that twerk and the national conventions, make “I plan to keep them apprised of my progress of the dancing as they were con- or dance group. I have not missed jerk to something more family their cases and let the all the states and thank them at every opportunity. What an cluding their number. many Super Bowls, and the recent friendly. select the nominee. Or perhaps honor to be chosen as this year’s recipient.” A very popular female dancer/ entertainment pushed the limits The NFL has gotten tough on we do away with the conventions – Megan Bailey, of Whiteville, on singer and her group were gyrat- of indecency. violent behavior off the field. altogether, allowing the General receiving the Fox Family Fellowship at ing half naked on the stage, leav- In the movie, “No Country for Maybe they can work on decent, Election to be the opportunity for Southeastern Community College. She is ing very little to the imagination. Old Men,” Tommy Lee Jones’ char- family friendly, half time shows. voters to choose the next president. the third nursing student to receive the Such half-naked dancing would acter asked another older sheriff Even a dancing Mickey and Min- scholarship. not have been allowed in many about what is causing such terrible nie Mouse would have been better. See Campbell, next page The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016 – 11-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

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Gabrielle Tedder is the 15-year-old sophomore Charity Paige Powell has a passion for learn- Tahnieah Leach, a 16-year-old junior, is John Morgan Lewis is the 17-year-old son daughter of Matt Tedder and Gretal Harrelson. ing. The East Columbus High School junior the daughter of Latisha Allen of Chad- of John and Jami Lewis. He said SCHS She is active in her school’s FFA, National gets even more determined when she is chal- bourn. She likes “the people” best about has many opportunities. His favorite class Honor Society, JV softball and theatre and lenged. “I’m proudest of my ability and willing- West Columbus because “everybody is is anatomy. “It’s interesting and makes is a member of the Whiteville Juniorettes ness to learn, because I hate it when I can’t un- me want to do something in the medical Club. Her favorite school activity is the pep derstand something.” The 16-year-old daughter nice and friendly.” Her favorite class is English III. “I love listening to Ms. Shan- field,” he said. He is active in Reclaim rallies during homecoming week. “Everyone of Pamela and Tyron Powell enjoys basketball, Ministries, a talented pianist and a mem- comes together to show their Wolfpack pride!” volleyball and track as well as chemistry, and nak’s stories, and she always helps you Outside of school she is busy with homework, wants to play college athletics at a four-year when you need it.” Tahnieah is involved ber of the SCHS Varsity Tennis team. He class projects and helping her parents around university. Outside of school, she plays travel in cheerleading and track and says she’s attended the N.C. Governor’s School. He the house with her siblings. She wishes school AAA basketball. She also has a caring side for proudest of “Growing up and who I’m has been accepted at UNC-Chapel Hill started a bit later because she’s is not a morn- people. “I think my most interesting trait is my becoming.” She says most people don’t and N.C. State. He has also been accepted ing person. “I love to sleep.” She likes the personality. You will never be in a bad mood know that she has a little sister who goes into the East Carolina University honors teachers at WHS. She said each one cares about around me because I will keep you laughing.” to school in Whiteville. After high school, college and has received a scholarship for the students’ education and tries to help in any The family atmosphere of ECHS is one of her full tuition at ECU. He has been playing way they can. Tedder said she pushes herself favorite things about the school. “I like how she plans to attend N.C. State University and obtain a master’s degree. Her favorite piano for nine years. He plans to attend and sets high standards for herself. What most we embrace one another,” she said. “No one UNC-Chapel Hill or Wake Forest Univer- don’t know about her is she has an adopted feels left out and everyone feels welcomed.” musical performer is Rhianna, her favor- brother from Bulgaria named Iliyan. After She loves the music of J. Cole. “I like the way ite book is “Darkness before Dawn,” her sity to pursue a degree in Biology. He high school, she wants to go to medical school his lyrics sound and the flow of his music,” favorite movie is “The Longest Ride” and hopes to become a pediatric psychiatrist. for a career in medicine. “I hope to make my she said. Her favorite book is To Kill a Mock- her favorite food is pizza. His favorite book is the Lightning Thief, parents proud and to one day repay them for ingbird, and her favorite movie is After Earth. his favorite movie A Time to Kill and his everything they have done for me.” Lasagna is her favorite food. favorite food is a blooming onion.

Now with Columbus Students two Whiteville locations to serve you 1408 1110 North Of The Week S. Madison St. JK Powell Blvd. Voting Continued from page 1-A election” of justices is illegal Democratic nomination for the retary of State Elaine Marshall be unopposed in November, but Poll hours, munity Building, 12820 New and that justices must be White House. Although Martin has no primary opposition and incumbent Pauline Hankins locations Britton Hwy. E., Nakina elected by voters from a slate J. O’Malley and Rocque Rocky in November will face the win- will be challenged by Richard Polls will be open from 6:30 North Lees – Pleasant Plains of candidates. That means not De Le Fuente have dropped ner of Tuesday’s Republican Cox. a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Church Fellowship Hall, 61 only that Associate Justice Bob out, their names also will be on primary between Republicans At the state level, several voters who require assistance Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Edmunds will have to file for Tuesday’s ballot. A.J. Daoud and Michael LePa- races are on tap in November with casting their ballot are Whiteville re-election but also that others An even more crowded field glia. for seats on the non-partisan entitled to assistance by an ap- South Lees – Macedonia can file to run against him. for President will be on the Attorney General Roy Coo- N.C. Court of Appeals. Incum- propriate person of their choice Freewill Baptist Church Fel- Bond, Republican ballot, although per is not seeking re-election bent Richard Dietz will be or by an election official. Poll- lowship Hall, 216 Crusoe Island county commissioner only four candidates remain and instead is running in the challenged by Vince Rozier, ing places are accessible to the Rd., Whiteville Local interest is probably active in the race. Registered Democrat primary for gov- incumbent Bob Hunter will elderly and handicapped and West Lees – VFW Post #6066, most heavily focused on two unaffiliated voters can request ernor. Democrats Josh Stein face Abe Jones, incumbent curbside voting is available for 4604 Ervin T. Richardson Rd., contested Democratic primary a Republican ballot. Still in and Marcus Williams face Linda Stephens will face Phil voters who are not physically Nakina races for Columbus County the running for the Republi- each other in the Democratic Berger and incumbent Val- able to enter the polling place. Ransom – Union Hall Local commissioner and the Connect can Presidential nomination primary for attorney general. erie Zachary will face Rickye For the first time, voters will 738, 102 Hwy. 87, Riegelwood NC bond referendum, which, if are Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, The winner of that primary McKoy-Mitchell. be required in most cases to Tatum – WOW Lodge 1088, approved, will mean $10,996,370 Marco Rubio and John Ka- will go up in November against Connect NC Bond present a government-issued 6847 Haynes Lennon Hwy., for local entities, including sich. Appearing on the ballot, the winner of Tuesday’s Repub- referendum photo identification, such as Evergreen $6,861,620 for new construction but no longer running, are lican primary between Buck Although it’s being con- a driver’s license, DMV-issued Waccamaw – Lake Wacca- and repairs at Southeastern Mike Huckabee, Rand Paul, Newton and Jim O’Neill. ducted on primary day, the ID card, certain tribal ID cards, maw Fire Dept., 203 Flemming- Community College, $1,506,000 Rick Santorum, Jeb Bush, Ben Incumbent Democrat State $2 billion Connect NC Bond military identification, or U.S. ton Dr., Lake Waccamaw for adding recreational vehicle Carson, Chris Christie, Carly Treasurer Janet Cowell is not Referendum is a final, one- passport. Welches Creek – Welches facilities at Lake Waccamaw Fiorina and Jim Gilmore. seeking re-election. Republican time vote. Following is a list of the Creek Fire Dept., 45 Mille- State Park and $2,628,750 for State primaries Dale R. Folwell is unopposed in The ballot is simple. Voters polling places for Columbus Christine Rd., Whiteville new public facilities at Lumber No legislative races are on Tuesday’s primary. Democrats will be asked to vote either County’s 26 elections precincts: Western Prong – Western River State park near U.S. 74 at Tuesday’s ballot. Incumbent Dan Blue III and Ron Elmer for or against “The issuance Bogue – Hallsboro Fire Prong Community Center Inc., Pembroke. Sen. Jane Smith, D-Robeson, will compete in Tuesday’s of $2 billion State of N.C. Dept., 753 Hallsboro Rd. S, 185 Wootens Store Rd., Clarkton Incumbent county commis- has no primary opposition for primary for the right to face Public Improvement Bonds Hallsboro Whiteville 1 – Whiteville sioner James Prevatte is being the seat that represents all of Folwell in November. constituting general obliga- Bolton – Bolton Fire Dept., Rescue Unit Building, 106 Flow- challenged by Chris Smith, Columbus and Robeson coun- There will be no primary tion bonds of the state secured 225 9th St., Bolton ers Pridgen Dr., Whiteville JoAnn Bailey, Michael “Hunt” ties. Danny Britt is unopposed for State Auditor. Incumbent by a pledge of the faith and Bug Hill 1 – Pireway (Na- Whiteville 2 – Vineland Sta- Lewis and Tim Blackmon for for the Republican nomination Democrat Beth Wood and Re- credit and taxing power of kina) Fire Substation, 18032 tion Depot, 701 E. Main St., the Democratic nomination for the seat, and Smith and publican Chuck Stuber will the state for the purpose of Seven Creeks Hwy., Tabor City Whiteville for District 2. In District 3, in- Britt will face each other in run against each other in No- providing funds, with any Bug Hill 2 – Old Zion Wes- North Whiteville – North cumbent Giles E. (Buddy) Byrd November. vember. other available funds, to fund leyan Church, 10172 Swamp Fox Whiteville Fire Dept., 747 Pea- is opposed by Perry Dixon. Similarly, there are no pri- Incumbent Republican capital improvements and Hwy. E., Tabor City cock Rd., Whiteville Incumbents Edwin Russ (Dis- mary contests to fill the House Commissioner of Agriculture new facilities for the state, Bug Hill 3 – Nakina Bug South Whiteville – Abun- trict 4) and Trent Burroughs seat being vacated by Rep. Ken Steve Troxler is being chal- including, without limita- Hill Senior Center, 1130 Seven dant Life Church Fellowship (District 5) face no primary Waddell, D-Columbus. lenged in Tuesday’s primary tion, the construction and Creeks Hwy., Nakina Hall, 5384 James B. White Hwy. opposition and their races Republican Brenden Jones, by Andy Stevens. The win- furnishing of new facilities Cerro Gordo – Cerro Gordo S., Whiteville will not appear on Tuesday’s Democrat Tim Benton and ner of that primary will face West Whiteville – American and the renovation and reha- Fire & Rescue, 72 Railroad St. ballot. Russ is expected to be Libertarian Tom Howell have Democrat Walter Smith, who Legion Post 137, 76 Legion Dr., bilitation of existing facilities E., Cerro Gordo opposed in November by unaf- no opposition for their parties’ has no primary opposition, in Whiteville for, without limitation, the Chadbourn – Chadbourn filiated challenger Jack Lavern nomination and will vie in the general election. Municipal Annex, 208 E. 1st Williams 1 – Roseland Fire University of North Carolina Coleman, who is collecting November for election to the Incumbent Democratic Ave., Chadbourn Dept., 9627 Clarendon-Chad- System, the North Carolina signatures to be placed on the post, which represents all of Commissioner of Insurance Cherry Grove – Community bourn Rd., Chadbourn Community College System, general election ballot. Columbus County and portions Wayne Goodman is unopposed Activity Center, 9814 Swamp Williams 2 – Lebanon United water and sewer systems, the Presidential primaries of Bladen and Robeson. in Tuesday’s primary. Three Fox Hwy. W., Cerro Gordo Methodist Church, 9237 James State’s National Guard, the Registered Democrats and U.S. Senate Republicans – Joe McLaughlin, Fair Bluff – Fair Bluff Fire B. White Hwy. S., Whiteville Department of Agriculture registered unaffiliated voters Republican incumbent Rich- Mike Causey and Ronald Pierce and Rescue, 653 Railroad St., South Williams – The Ritz and Consumer Services, at- who request a Democratic ard Burr is being challenged in – fight it out in Tuesday’s GOP Fair Bluff Center (Rear Entrance), 213 tractions and parks, and the ballot will get to choose from Tuesday’s primary by Greg primary for the right to face East Lees – Old Dock Com- Hickman Rd., Tabor City four candidates for President, Brannon, Larry Holmquist and Goodman in November. Department of Public Safety.” although two of those dropped Paul Wright. Democrats Chris Republican Commissioner out of the running after the Rey, Deborah Ross, Ernest of Labor Cherie Berry has no ballots were prepared. Hillary Reaves and Kevin Griffin are opposition in the GOP primary. Clinton and Bernie Sanders seeking their party’s nomina- Democrats Charles Meeker still remain in the race for the tion for the seat. Tuesday’s and Mazie Ferguson are seek- primary winners in November ing their party’s nomination will face Libertarian Sean Tuesday to face Berry in the Haugh, who has no primary general election. Campbell opponents. June Atkinson, the incum- Continued from page 10-A Governor bent State Superintendent of Republican incumbent Pat Public Instruction, is being Maybe there are other, better McCrory faces opposition in challenged by Henry J. Pankey solutions. the GOP primary from C. Rob- in Tuesday’s primary. The win- We vote to change the pro- ert Brawley and Charles Ken- ner of that primary will face cess. It can’t be any worse than neth Moss. Democrats Roy Coo- the winner of a Republican the disgusting and disgraceful per and Ken Spaulding square primary Tuesday between J. performances we’ve endured off Tuesday for the right to Wesley Sills, Mark Johnson in 2016. run in November against the and Rosemary Stein. winner of the Republican pri- No judicial mary and against Libertarian races Tuesday Lon Cecil, who has no primary No races for judgeships will Weaver opposition. be on Tuesday’s ballot. Instead, Continued from page 10-A Lieutenant Governor non-partisan judicial contests Republican incumbent Dan will be decided in the Novem- The afternoon after my mid- Forest and Libertarian J.J. ber general election. Local night ride, I made sure Miss Summerall are unopposed in Superior Court Judge Douglas Melanie had a Nekot or two, as Tuesday’s primary and in No- Sasser will be challenged then well as a good scratch. After all, vember will face the winner of by Chris Livington. At the local she is expecting (we think she’s Tuesday’s Democratic primary district court level, C. Ashley having a camel) but I owed her. involving Holly Jones, Linda Gore is unopposed for the Were it not for Melanie’s Coleman, Robert Earl Wilson judgeship being vacated by the midnight moaning, I might and Ronald L. Newton. retiring Jerry Jolly. Incumbent have missed welcoming the Other statewide races District Court Judges Scott first minute of March. Incumbent Democratic Sec- Ussery and Jason Disbrow will 12-A – The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016

Veterans honored Columbus Retired Senior Volunteer Persons (RSVP) honored veterans for their dedi- cated service at the annual RSVP recognition luncheon. After serving our country they are now continuing to serve in our communities. Left to right are Larry Barnhill of Hallsboro, Bill Herring of Tabor City, Lloyd Morgan of Chadbourn, Craven Sealey of Evergreen, James Council of Lake Waccamaw, JP Coleman of Chadbourn, Ivan Wil- Construction has started on the Canal Cove Wildlife Resources Commission boating son of Lake Waccamaw, Charles Simpson of Riegelwood, Kimble Brock of Whiteville, access area. Officials say the work will be completed by Memorial Day. Dennis Chapman of Whiteville, Bruce Hart of Chadbourn, Garland Patrick of Bolton, Dottie Prostinak of Lake Waccamaw, Earl Guyton of Whiteville, Max Goodman of Cerro Gordo, Ezell Askew of Hallsboro, Van Pierce of Lake Waccamaw, Jack (last Lake Waccamaw boat name not provided) of Brunswick County, John Ball and Judith Ball of Nakina. ramp closed for rehab Leaves make good soil By JEFFERSON WEAVER Wildlife Commission. The con- where limited parking is avail- at no cost to homeowner Staff Writer crete pads that will reinforce able unless park rangers open the launching ramps have an overflow area. If you burn those leaves forms such as earthworms, nutrients available to any that you rake from your lawn beetle larvae, millipedes, plant life growing in the Work on renovations at the been poured and are awaiting “Have you driven down or garden each fall, you’re mites, slugs and snails will vicinity. Wildlife Commission boating installation. New bulkheads, there on a pretty day lately?” missing a good chance to cut the leaves into small piec- As the fallen leaves con- access area on Canal Cove docking facilities, and other said Commissioner Matt Wil- make your garden or field es, increasing the surface tinue to deteriorate, plant Road will be finished by Me- amenities will be included in son. “It’s getting really crowd- morial Day, according to Lake the final project, according to ed through there.” a more productive piece of area so that fungi and bacte- foods such as nitrogen and Waccamaw Town Manager the Wildlife Commission. Foley said the Wildlife Com- real estate. ria in the soil can go to work phosphorus are released into Harry Foley. The ramp improvements mission is staying in contact Scientists with the Soil breaking down the pieces of the soil, providing nutrients “We have been assured are being financed through a with the town regarding the Science Society of America leaves. for growing plants. the ramp will be open in time grant from the U.S. Sportfish- Canal Cove project, and “they (SSSA) explained how the The soil-borne fungi send So the hardwood tree for our busy season,” he told ing Association and fees paid understand our concerns. natural course of nature goes out ”runners” that serve as leaves that were so attractive the town commissioners last by hunters, anglers and boat “We understand it will be to work turning the once- roots for the fungi, releasing as they changed colors in the week. owners. finished in time for Memorial troubling leaves into rich acids and enzymes that fur- fall months – and so much The busy boat ramp, which Commissioners were Day,” Foley said. “They know compost. ther break down the remains trouble to get rid of when is jam-packed on sunny week- concerned over congestion how people depend on the Soil Scientist Jessica Chi- of the leaf. they fell – even in death have ends throughout the year, is around the state park ramp, ramp here.” artas says invertebrate life This process makes plant something to offer. the only ramp on the lake ca- pable of handling larger boats. The state park ramp on Bella Coola has seen a major jump in use in recent weeks, Foley said, but some boats can’t pass under the bridge. The project was delayed then put back on schedule due to construction contract conflicts, according to the Workshop for forest landowners Thursday Columbus County Forest Ranger Jeremy Strickland reports that a workshop for forest landowners will be held Thursday, March 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Old 74 Fox Pre- serve at Hallsboro. No RSVP is required. The event will begin with a chicken bog plate and time to socialize. Dinner will be followed by speakers from the N.C. Forest Service, N.C. Wildlife Commission and the Natural Resource Conserva- tion Services. They will help educate forest landowners on various management options available to them, as well as wildlife management advice and cost share assistance pro- grams. For more information con- tact Ranger Strickland at 910- 840-1526.

Chadbourn schools to host forum Chadbourn’s middle and elementary schools will have a parent involvement forum Thursday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. in Chadbourn Baptist Church. A full course supper will be served and parents, pastors, community leaders, school personnel, business leaders and church members are urged to attend to discuss vision for the community, educational concerns for chil- dren, school events and what research says about parent involvement. All who plan to attend should call Chadbourn Middle at 654-4300 or Chadbourn El- ementary at 654-3825, or email parent coordinator Dorothy Bellamy at dbellamy@colum- bus.k12.nc.us. A head count is necessary in order to prepare food for supper. Sports

The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016 - Page 1B Whiteville - South Brunswick soccer

Vikes trip Stallions Tyrell Kirk Whiteville guard in extra innings first was misplayed, allowing courtesy runner, By FRANKLIN DAVIS Skylar Ritchart, to score. Johnson was eventu- Sports Writer ally called out for leaving the baseline on the tag play, but the Vikings led 2-0. A five-run ninth inning propelled the West A fine defensive catch and throw by South Columbus Vikings to an 8-3 win over the home- third baseman Mike Byars prevented any fur- standing South Columbus Stallions Friday ther scoring. evening. The final margin was not indicative Meanwhile, freshman lefty Cole Benton of how close the game was throughout. was facing the minimum nine batters through Given the recent history in the West Colum- three innings. Two Stallions reached base but bus versus South Columbus baseball games, a were later eliminated by the Viking defense. close contest should not be a surprise. Since West catcher Hunter Norris threw out one 2014, when both teams became members of runner trying to advance on a pitch in the dirt the Three Rivers Conference, all four regular and the second Stallion runner was put out season contests have been one-run victories when he left the base thinking three outs had for the home team. Three of the wins were of been recorded. the walk-off variety. The other was a 1-0 Stal- The South defense came up with a big play lion win with the lone run coming in the fifth in the top of the third. Catcher Austin Car- frame. trette picked a Viking runner off third base to The Vikings threatened in the first. A two- end the inning. The Stallions tied the score at out error followed by Dawson Elliott’s double two in the fourth inning. Byars reached and put runners on second and third. The Stal- advanced to second base on an error. Hunter lions’ Evan Pickell struck out Marvin Edge to Shelley plated Byars with a single to center end the threat. field. Shelley moved all the way to third base Trey Benton led off the West second inning on the play as the throw from the outfield to and reached on an error. He advanced to sec- home went to the backstop. Shelley scored on a ond on a wild pitch. With one out, Cole Benton wild pitch to tie the game at two apiece. singled to center field. Trey Benton was held at Both teams had more scoring opportunities third. Cole Benton advanced to second on the in regulation. Pickell showed his senior savvy, throw to the plate. Photo by Grant Merritt striking out two Viking hitters with the go- Ozzly Johnson laid down a bunt toward first Jay Wright of South Columbus takes a cut at a pitch in Friday’s Three Rivers 1A-2A ahead run on third in the fifth. A fine relay play east South Brunswick baseball base, scoring Trey Benton. Mason Benton at- Conference baseball game with visiting West Columbus. West Columbus came away caught West’s Trey Benton trying to stretch his with the extra-inning victory, scoring five runs in the top of the ninth in the 8-3 decision. tempted to tag Johnson but Johnson avoided the tag. Mason Benton’s subsequent throw to See Vikings on 2B Lawson fires two-hitter as Pack thumps Tornadoes By DAN BISER evening for Lawson as he yield- whole time,” Harwood said. The two-time defending “You’re always concerned Coach Knocky Thorndyke’s Sports Editor ed only two hits and struck out “Our guys did a good job of state 1A champion Wolfpack about a lot of things when Golden Tornado squad five in the Wolfpack’s 10-0 win backing him up on defense and scored in every inning and you have to play a team like Things turned out a little Whiteville head coach Brett over the Tornadoes in front of swinging the bats.” had two hits each by Connor Fairmont, but things worked differently on Saturday for the Harwood gave the ball to Dylan a large crowd at Legion Stadi- Whiteville stroked nine Grainger and Hunter Car- out pretty well tonight,” said Wolfpack. Lawson Friday and told the um. The game was halted after hits, including a line-drive, bas- trette, including a third-inning Harwood, whose Wolfpack Wallace-Rose Hill made the Wolfpack freshman to just give 10 innings by the 10-rule as the es-loaded drive to left field by triple by Grainger. improved its conference record trek to Whiteville Saturday to it his best shot in his first-ever vaunted Fairmont squad suf- Hunter Harwood that brought Mackenzie Gore, Nick Hood, to 2-0. take on WHS in a 1 p.m. non- high school baseball pitching fered its first loss of the season. home the game-ending run in Taylor Smith and Grayson Fairmont fell to 0-1. conference game. start against the experienced Lawson out-dueled Fair- the fifth. WHS also took advan- Ward also had hits for the Wolf- First baseman Tyler Hodge The visiting Bulldogs pulled Fairmont Golden Tornado bat- mont senior All-Stater Cole tage of six Fairmont fielding pack and all nine WHS batters had both of Fairmont’s hits. the upset by turning back the ting order. Lovin in taking the win. errors to take control of the in the line-up reached base at Stephen Ivey and Gage Hen- Wolfpack 3-2. See story on 2B. It turned into an mazing “He was in control the game virtually from the outset. least once. derson pitched in relief for the .

2B- The News Reporter - Monday, March 14, 2016 2016 Softball round-up All -Three Rivers Conference boys basketball team Lady Pack blasts FAIRMONT SOUTH ROBESON Fairmont,W-RH Isiah Inman Devonta Banks Alshaquan Williams Dakota Clark Jarique Moore to put record at 6-0 SOUTH COLUMBUS The Whiteville Lady Wolf- ing of visiting West Columbus. WHITEVILLE Kendrick Green pack softball team kept roll- Hailey Sarvis, Victoria Har- Tyrell Kirk ing this week, coasting to relson and Taylor Turbeville Lamarr Green WEST COLUMBUS home-field wins of 10-0 over each got four hits with Sarvis Germaine McNeil Johnny McFadden Fairmont on Friday and 15-0 hitting for the cycle. Lindsey Zach Pait over Wallace-Rose Hill to run Lewis also homered for the RED SPRINGS its season record to 6--0. Both Lady Stallions. EAST COLUMBUS games were halted in the fifth Harrelson and Suggs com- Tavion Atkinson Alex Moore inning by the 10-run rule. bined to pitch the win. On Eric Graham In the Friday victory, Mal- Thursday, the Lady Stallions Player of the Year Staff photo by Les High erie Leviner and Ivy Hayes took a 3-2 non-conference win ST. PAULS Tyrell Kirk (Whiteville) Whiteville’s Ashley Carter advances the ball to scoring combined to pitch a no-hitter over visiting West Brunswick. Dante Burden position in the Lady Wolfpack’s 9-2 soccer victory over while Sage McLelland, Laura SCHS had four hits, including visiting Scotland County. Thompson and Lauren Hil- a triple by Sarvis and a double Deonte Bridges Coach of the Year burn belted home runs. by Harrelson. A. Suggs went See photos on 1B Montrell McNair Ivy was the winning pitch- the distance on the mound, (Fairmont) WHS girls soccer team tops er in Saturday’s win over Wal- yielding five Lady Trojan hits lace-Rose-Hill with Thompson and striking out five as SCHS Scotland, falls at Richmond hitting two home runs and avenged a 3-2 loss to the WBHS Honorable Mention Ashley Carter scored three pack traveled to Rockingham Kourtney Grainger hitting team earlier in this month. goals Wednesday in the Lady where it dropped a 2-0 non-con- one. The East Columbus Lady Julius Caulder, Nalijha Pittman, Derrick Fairmont: Wolfpack’s 9-2 romp over visit- ference match with the Rich- Through six games, Coach Gators chalked up their first Arnette ing Scotland County. mond County Lady Raiders. Olivia Scott’s Lady Wolfpack conference win Friday in a Whiteville: Tre Davis, Monchova Gaffney Mia Shelley and Madison has outscored their opponents 7-3 road decision over Red Red Springs: Calell Mitchell, Amire West Hinson each kicked in two Coach Ronnie Todd’s WHS by a combined run total of 71- Springs. St. Pauls: Tedrick McNeill, Jacob Oxendine goals while Abigail Owens, squad will step into Three Riv- 1, including shut-outs in their The Red Springs squad had South Robeson: Devin Smith, Caleb Hunt Logan Schultz and Lauren ers Conference play today at 5 last five games. taken wins over St. Pauls 30-4 South Columbus: Robby Spencer Dimuzio tallied one goal each. p.m., at West Columbus. Also on Friday, South Co- and Fayetteville Westover 31-4 West Columbus: Fred Evans WHS goalkeeper Ashlin The Lady Wolfpack will lumbus climbed to 2-0 in the in its two previous outings. conference with a 23-0 thump- East Columbus: Shaheed Bellamy Floyd recorded six saves. travel to play Scotland County Thursday at 5 p.m. On Friday, the Lady Wolf- Bulldogs shock Pack 3-2 2016 bottom of the ninth, but retired Coming off impressive Coach Brett Harwood’s the next three hitters to end the shut-out victories over Three Wolfpack had opened Three Vikings contest. Rivers Conference rivals West Rivers Conference play last All-Three Rivers Conference Continued from 1B Trey Benton led the Vikings Columbus and Fairmont, the Tuesday with a 7-0 road win girls basketball team double to the wall in left-center with four hits and two runs Whiteville High School base- over West Columbus and came into a triple with one out in scored. Dawson Elliott added ball team absorbed a 3-2 non- back on Friday to claim a 10-0 the sixth. Garrett Wilson, who two hits and two runs. Ozzly conference loss to the visiting home-field shut-out of Fair- EAST COLUMBUS SOUTH COLUMBUS Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs at mont. Hailey Sarvis came on in relief of Pickell Johnson was 1 for 2 with an Charity Powell to start the sixth, stranded RBI and scored what proved Legion Stadium. The Wolfpack will take a 3-1 Marlena McClure two more Vikings runners on to be the game-winning run. It was the first loss in four record into Tuesday night’s Tia Campbell FAIRMONT second and third in the sev- Cole Benton allowed three games this season for the WHS TRC home game against Red Destiny McMillan enth. The Stallions advanced hits, walked one, hit a batter squad, which is the two-time Springs. Gametime is 7 p.m. defending state 1A champion. RED SPRINGS runners to second base in the and struck out five in his six Taya Jones WEST COLUMBUS fifth and sixth, but Cole Benton innings of work as the Viking held them there. C.J. Coleman starter. Cody Benton earned Vikings overtake W. Bladen 10-3 Sha’niya Leach Annela Tiffany relieved Benton to start the the win, allowing a run on two CERRO GORDO - Senior win over South Columbus Angelica Locklear seventh. He allowed a couple hits and struck out two in the Trey Benton continued his Friday, got three more hits off Player of the Year of runners after two outs, but final two innings. torrid hitting pace Saturday Knight pitching as Coach Jeff no one crossed the plate. Hunter Shelley had three SOUTH ROBESON A’Terria Quick as the West Columbus Vikings Lamb’s Vikings upped their West Columbus took a 3-2 hits for the Stallions. Evan A’Terria Quick (South Robeson) claimed their second win in as season record to 5-1. Photos by Mary Kindschuh lead in the top of the eighth Pickell allowed two runs, both many days, downing the visit- The Vikings broke a 3-3 tie Nytia Lewis inning. Dawson Elliott singled. unearned, gave up four hits, ing West Bladen Knights 10-3 in the fifth inning when they Desaree Dunham Coaches of the Year He moved to third on Trey walked two and struck out six in a non-conference baseball scored three times on doubles Candra Powell Benton’s single and scored on in his five innings. Garrett Wil- game. by Ozzly Johnson and Trey a wild pitch. Wilson struck out son took the loss. He gave up ST. PAULS (East Columbus) Benton, who had four hits Benton. They scored four more the next two Viking hitters to five hits, two runs; one earned, Destiny Hardin in the Vikings’ 8-3 nine-inning runs in the sixth inning. Aquilla Rozier keep the margin at one run. walked one and struck out Steven Sinclair Cody Benton came on in re- five in his three-plus innings (Red Springs) lief for West Columbus in the pitched. Boys tennis round-up WHITEVILLE bottom of the eighth. Hunter On Saturday, West Colum- Fairmont downed West Co- Bladen to the bitter end on Madison Hinson Shelley reached first on a two- bus took on non-conference lumbus 7-2 last Wednesday in Friday, but fell 5-4. out infield single. A wild pitch rival West Bladen and emerged Ericka Vereen boys tennis. Grayson Jarvis The teams split the six sin- moved him to second base. Rob- with a 10-3 record. (See related won at No. 3 singles for the gles matches. Marco Borja, bie Spencer singled to right, story) to run its season record Vikings, 4-6, 6-2, 10-1. Jarvis Hector Palacios and Haywood scoring Shelley and tying the to 5-1. Honorable Mention paired with Ricky Herring to Mckoy had singles victories game up at three each. The Vikings have a key East Columbus: Alexus Clark, Mia Campbell, Sayeh win No.1 doubles 8-5. for the Gators. Palacios and A controversial ruling by TRC game Tuesday at Fair- Campbell Antoine Gamble secured the McKoy teamed up to win No. 2 the home plate umpire figured mont while South Columbus Red Springs: Kelsey Locklear, Sanastasia Powell, only point for Whiteville with doubles. West Bladen clinched into the Vikings’ five-run ninth is slated to visit South Robeson Taylynn Atkinson. his No. 6 singles win as Red the match with victories in No. inning. Wilson allowed a lead Tuesday. South Robeson: LaShay Vanderhall, Chania Troy Springs downed the Pack 8-1. 1 and No. 3 doubles. off walk to Ozzly Johnson. Whiteville: Ashlin Floyd, Dellasia Freeman East Columbus battled West Gators South Columbus: Caila Turbeville When Stallions’ pitching coach Fairmont: Niya Graham Justin Hughes went to the West Columbus: Tah’nihah McKoy mound to speak with Wilson, the umpire ruled the visit necessitated a change of pitch- Three Rivers Conference ers. Mason Benton replaced Wilson. Gators fall at Red Springs He walked Madison Benton. baseball, softball standings Hunter Norris’s sacrifice bunt RED SPRINGS - The East South Brunswick at Boiling advanced runners to second Columbus High School base- Spring Lakes. and third. Mason Benton re- ball team dropped an 8-1 Three Bradley Olson drove three corded a strikeout for the BASEBALL SOFTBALL Rivers 1A-2A Conference game hits, including a double and inning’s second out. Dawson Conf. Overall Conf. Overall to the undefeated Red Springs a run batted in. East Colum- Elliott was walked intention- W-L W-L W-L W-L Red Devils Friday. bus had a total of 12 hits as ally to load the bases. A wild Whiteville 2-0 3-1 Whiteville 2-0 6-0 The win put Red Springs’ it dropped its fourth straight pitch scored Johnson to give season record at 4-0 while East loss. Red Springs 2-0 4-0 South Robeson 2-0 4-0 West Columbus a 4-3 advan- Columbus suffered its fifth The win put South Bruns- West Columbus 1-1 5-1 South Columbus 2-0 3-1 tage. Marvin Edge walked to stright setback. wick’s season record at 4-0. Fairmont 1-1 4-1 Red Springs 1-1 3-1 reload the bases. Trey Benton’s The Gators scored their Chase Lewis had two hits for South Columbus 1-1 2-3 East Columbus 1-1 3-1 single to right drove in two lone run in the seventh inning the Gators, who fell behind 7-0 more runs. Edge scored on a St. Pauls 1-1 2-2 St. Pauls 0-2 2-3 against a Red Springs team early in the game but battled wild pitch and Brandon Mer- South Robeson 0-2 1-4 Fairmont 0-2 0-2 that was coming off a 25-1 back to cut the South Bruns- ritt singled in Benton. After East Columbus 0-2 0-5 West Columbus 0-2 0-2 runaway over Fayetteville wick lead to 9-8 going into the the smoke cleared, the Vikings Westover. final inning. had an 8-3 lead. Cody Benton THURSDAY’S RESULTS The Gator effort was hin- WEDNESDAY’S RESULT allowed a lead off walk in the South Columbus 3, West Brunswick 2 On Thursday, East Colum- dered by six errors. South Robeson 6, West Bladen 5 bus dropped an 11-8 loss to St, Pauls 11, East Bladen 7 THURSDAY’S RESULTS Red Springs 31, Westover 4 Middle school baseball, softball West Brunswick 3, South Columbus 2 Girls soccer South Brunswick 11, East Columbus 8 FRIDAY’S RESULTS West Columbus and Pend- Hallsboro teams open with wins East Bladen 11, St. Pauls, 1 South Columbus 23, West Columbus 0 er tied 1-1 in girls soccer on Red Springs 25, Westover 1 Whiteville 10, Fairmont 0 (5 innings) Thursday, Lexi Bowen had The Hallsboro Tigers ball/baseball doubleheader East Columbus 7, Red Springs, 3 the lone Viking goal with an opened spring sports action from the Nakina Mustangs on FRIDAY’S RESULTS South Robeson at St. Pauls, 7 assist from Madison Arnold. with softball and baseball wins Thursday to get league play West Columbus 8, South Columbus 3 Purnell Swett topped South over Supply’s Cedar Grove underway. SATURDAY’S RESULT Columbus 6-1. Middle School. The Hallsboro girls took a (9 innings) Mary Katherine Zokal net- Alana Deal struck out five 12-6 victory. Alana Deal and Whiteville 10, Fairmont 0 Whiteville 15, Wallace-Rose Hill 0 ted the goal for the Stallions. batters to get the 13-5 softball Hannah Andrews combined Red Springs 8, East Columbus 1 (5 innings) East Bladen shut out East Co- win for Hallsboro. Deal also to strikeout seven batters for St. Pauls 5, South Robeson 4 South Robesn 19, West Bladen 4 lumbus 8-0. had two hits. Hannah Andrews the Tigers. Alexis Jacobs, Leah . led the Tigers with three hits Nance and Makayla Webb each SATURDAY’S RESULTS TUESDAY’S GAMES and Alexis Jacobs contributed had two hits for Hallsboro. Deal Wallace-Rose Hill 3, Whiteville, 2 Red Springs at Whiteville, 7 two. Vineland and Andrews contributed one West Columbus 10, West Bladen 3 West Columbus at Fairmont, 7 Hallsboro won the baseball hit apiece. South Columbus at South Robeson, 7 game 14-1 behind the pitch- Jerome Beck was the win- Station ing of Elijah Bunting. Fisher TUESDAY’S GAMES St. Pauls at East Columbus, 7 Available for wedding ning pitcher in Hallsboro’s 10-0 Reaves had two hits and scored win over the Mustangs. Luke Red Springs at Whiteville, 7 receptions & other two runs for the Tigers. Jerome Watts smashed a double for the West Columbus at Fairmont, 7 events Beck scored three times for Tigers. Fisher Reaves scored South Columbus at South Robeson, 7 642-3157 Hallsboro. three runs. St. Pauls at East Columbus, 7 Hallsboro swept a soft-

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GOLF High school golf is in ‘full swing’

Christopher Adams prepares to tee off for Wesley Bryant hangs on to his follow the Vikings. through.

South Columbus High School’s golf team includes, from left: Hugh Smith, Jaret Whit- tington, Paxton Stewart, Anthony Cartrette, Matt Register and Wesley Bryant.

Jaret Whittington unleashes a long drive West Columbus’s Josh McCleney rolls a for the Stallions. putt.

West Columbus High School’s golf team includes. from left: Christopher Adams, Josh McCleney, Kristian Revels, Randa Strickland, Christian Graham, Christian Huffton and Matthew Edwards.

Matthew Townsend chips one close for Whiteville High School’s golf team includes, from left: Jeremy High, Matthew Townsend, Whiteville’s Jared Burris keeps his eye the Wolfpack. Brent Davis, Jared Burris and Blake Gerald. on the ball.

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HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD BRAVO Housewives (TV14) Real Housewives (N) Tour Group (N) HD Watch What Housewives (TV14) Tour Group CMT CNN The White House HD The White House HD To Be Announced To Be Announced To Be Announced CARTOON King of Hill Bob’s HD Bob’s HD Cleveland Dad HD Dad HD Family Guy Family Guy Robot Squid HD COMEDY The Change-Up (‘11, R) Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman. HD (:23) Employee of the Month (‘06, PG-13) aa Dane Cook. HD CMT Last Man Last Man Big Daddy (‘99, PG-13) aac Adam Sandler. HD Reba HD Reba HD Reba HD DISCOVERY Street Outlaws HD Street Outlaws HD Street Outlaws HD Street Outlaws HD Street Outlaws HD CNN Super Tuesday 3 HD Super Tuesday 3 HD Super Tuesday 3 HD Super Tuesday 3 HD Super Tuesday 3 HD DISNEY Stuck HD Stuck HD Stuck HD Undercover Gamer’s Gamer’s BUNK’D Undercover Stuck HD Stuck HD COMEDY Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 HD Tosh.0 (N) Not Safe Daily Show Nightly (N) midnight Not Happen E! 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HD Mommy’s Little Girl HD HGTV Fixer Upper (TV G) HD Fixer Upper (N) HD Hunters Hunters Fixer Upper (TV G) HD Fixer Upper (TV G) HD MTV Coach Carter (‘05, PG-13) Samuel L. Jackson. Mr. Deeds (‘02, PG-13) aac Adam Sandler. HD Jackass: Movie (‘02) HISTORY Cars HD Cars HD Cars (N) Cars (N) Forged in Fire (N) HD To Be Announced HD Cars HD Cars HD NICK Henry (N) School (N) Bella Shakers Full House Full House Friends Friends Friends Friends aaa LIFETIME Dance Moms (N) HD Dance Moms (N) HD Mother/Daughter (N) HD Mother/Daughter HD (:02) Dance Moms HD SPIKE Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Cops HD Iron Man 2 (‘10) SYFY (6:30) Silent Hill (‘06, R) We Are Still Here (‘15, NR) The Faculty (‘98, R) aac Jordana Brewster. MTV Awkward. (TV14) HD Awkward. Awkward. Awkward. Faking It The To Do List (‘13, R) aac Aubrey Plaza. (7:00) 2016 NCAA Basketball (Live) 2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament: “Second Round” (Live) Inside Bee HD NICK Henry Sponge Full House Full House Full House Full House Friends Friends Friends Friends TBS TCM The Great Escape (‘63, NR) aaac Steve McQueen, James Garner. A Man Escaped (‘56, NR) François Leterrier. HD SPIKE Ink Master: “Initiation” Ink Master (TV14) HD Ink Master (N) HD Ink Master Ink Master Life or Debt (TVPG) HD TLC Untold ER (TV14) HD Untold ER (N) HD Sex Sent Me to the ER Sex Sent Me to the ER Untold ER (TV14) HD SYFY Haunting 2 Lady in the Water (‘06, PG-13) aac Paul Giamatti. Colony: “In Cold” HD Internet Shelter HD TNT NCAA 2016 NCAA Basketball Tournament: “Second Round” (Live) S.W.A.T. (‘03, PG-13) Samuel L. Jackson. HD Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Separation Anxiety (N) Conan (TV14) HD Broke Girls Conan HD TBS TRAVEL Ghost Adventures HD Ghost Adventures (N) Ghost Adventures HD The Dead Files HD Ghost Adventures HD aac ac TCM The Stooge (‘53, NR) Dean Martin. 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HD Vinyl: “He Racist Fire” Girls HD Pitch Perfect 2 (‘15, PG-13) aaa HD ME R P HBO USA Modern Modern Modern Modern Chrisley Chrisley Modern Modern Modern Modern MAX (7:45) Blackhat (‘15, R) aac Chris Hemsworth. HD The Maze Runner (‘14, PG-13) Dylan O’Brien. HD Ghost Town (‘08) HD VH1 Stevie J Michelle The Best Man (‘05, R) aac Stuart Townsend, Amy Smart. Last Holiday (‘06, PG-13) aac SHOW Billions: “Boasts Rails” Shooter (‘07, R) aaa Mark Wahlberg. HD (:05) Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (‘14, R) aaa HD WGN Cinderella Man (‘05) HD Outsiders (TV14) (N) HD Outsiders: “It’s Good” Underground HD Outsiders: “It’s Good” Ouija (‘14, PG-13) aa HD Vinyl: “He Racist Fire” Gonzaga Together (:15) Spy (‘15, R) aaac Melissa McCarthy. HD ME R P HBO MAX (:15) Cop Land (‘97, R) aac Sylvester Stallone. HD Demolition Man (‘93, R) Sylvester Stallone. HD Chemistry Out Time SHOW Billions: “Boasts Rails” Black Snake Moan (‘07, R) Samuel L. Jackson. Shameless (TVMA) HD Lumberjack Man (‘15)

WEDNESDAY EVENING MARCH 16, 2016 SUNDAY EVENING MARCH 20, 2016 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 TSACDAORB ABC The Middle Goldbergs Modern black-ish Nashville (TVPG) (N) HD Local Jimmy Kimmel Live HD Nightline TSACDAORB ABC Once Upon a Time (N) The Family (N) HD Quantico: “Answer” (N) Local Programs Local Programs CBS Survivor: Kaôh Rong Criminal Minds (N) HD Criminal Minds (N) HD Local Late Show (TV14) HD Late Late CBS Madam Secretary (N) The Good Wife (N) HD Elementary (N) HD Local Programs (:35) Local NBC Law & Order: SVU HD Law & Order: SVU HD Chicago P.D. 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HD Ridgemont High (‘82) AMC The Walking Dead HD The Walking Dead (N) Talking Dead (N) HD Fear the Walking Dead Comic Book Dead HD ANIMAL Alaska: Last (TV14) HD Alaska: Last (TV14) HD Country Justice HD Alaska: Last (TV14) HD Alaska: Last (TV14) HD ANIMAL North Woods Law (N) North Woods Law HD Curse Frozen (N) HD North Woods Law HD (:04) Curse Frozen HD BET Baggage Claim (‘13, PG-13) aa Paula Patton. HD About the Business (N) About the Business HD Wendy Williams (N) HD BET Payne HD Payne HD Payne HD Payne HD Payne HD Payne HD Payne HD Payne HD Inspirat. Inspirat. BRAVO Vanderpump Rules Vanderpump Rules (N) Vanderpump Rules Watch What Vanderpump Rules Vanderpump BRAVO Real Housewives (N) Potomac (TV14) (N) HD Housewives (TV14) Watch What Housewives (TV14) Potomac CARTOON King of Hill Bob’s HD Bob’s HD Cleveland Dad HD Dad HD Family Guy Family Guy Robot Squid HD CARTOON King of Hill Cleveland Cleveland Dad HD Family Guy Family Guy Rick Morty Tyson Venture Pickles CMT Last Man Last Man Dirty Dancing (‘87, PG-13) Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze. HD Reba HD Reba HD Reba HD CMT Skull Challenge (N) HD Redneck Island HD Skull Challenge HD Skull Challenge HD Cops HD Cops HD CNN Anderson Cooper 360° Anderson Cooper 360° CNN Tonight (N) CNN Tonight (N) Anderson Cooper 360° CNN The White House HD The White House (N) To Be Announced The White House HD The White House HD COMEDY South Park South Park South Park South Park Broad City South Park Daily Show Nightly (N) midnight Broad City COMEDY Wedding Crashers (‘05, R) aaa Owen Wilson. 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I Am Cait: “Woman” I Am Cait (TV14) (N) HD Hollywood Medium (N) I Am Cait: “Partner Up” Hollywood Medium HD ESPN (7:00) NBA Basketball (Live) HD NBA Basketball: Los Angeles vs Houston (Live) HD SportsCenter HD ESPN (7:00) NCAA Women’s NCAA Women’s Tournament: “Second Round” SportsCenter HD Sports HD ESPN2 (7:00) NIT Basketball 2016 NIT Basketball Tournament (Live) HD SportsCenter HD NBA HD Jalen HD ESPN2 (7:00) NCAA Women’s NCAA Women’s Tournament: “Second Round” Spike Lee’s HD ESPN FC HD FOOD Restaurant: Impossible Restaurant: Impossible Diners HD Top 5 (N) Diners HD Diners HD Restaurant: Impossible FOOD Guy’s Grocery Games All-Star Academy (N) Cutthroat Kitchen (N) Cutthroat Kitchen HD All-Star Academy HD FREEFORM Hungry (N) Baby Daddy Paul Blart: Mall Cop (‘09, PG) Kevin James. HD The 700 Club (TV G) Bedtime Stories (‘08) FREEFORM Ratatouille (‘07, G) Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm. HD Pocahontas (‘95, G) aaa Irene Bedard. HD Osteen Turning FX Gravity (‘13, PG-13) aaac Sandra Bullock. The Americans (N) HD The Americans HD People v. O.J. HD FX Gravity (‘13, PG-13) aaac Sandra Bullock. Gravity (‘13, PG-13) aaac Sandra Bullock. xXx: Union (‘05) ac HD HGTV Property Brothers HD Property Brothers (N) Hunters Hunters Property Brothers HD Property Brothers HD HGTV Hunt (N) Hunt (N) Life (N) HD Life (N) HD Island Life Island Life Hunters Hunters Life HD Life HD HISTORY American Pickers HD American Pickers HD Pawn Stars Pawn Stars Join Die Pawn Stars American Pickers HD HISTORY American Pickers HD American Pickers HD American Pickers HD American Pickers HD American Pickers HD LIFETIME Little Women: LA (N) Little Women: LA (N) Little Women: Atlanta Little Women: Atlanta Little Women: LA HD LIFETIME Mommy’s Little Girl HD Stolen from the Suburbs (‘15, NR) Brooke Nevin. 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SHOW The Circus The Circus Shameless (N) HD Billions (TVMA) (N) HD Billions (TVMA) HD The Circus Shameless the news reporter, monday, march 14, 2016 - 5b Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 190 Farm Equipment 440 Commercial Join in the Hunt! 010 Found 320 Cars 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots The News Reporter’s 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 3rd Annual 360 Motorcycles SELL YOUR HOME 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs In the classifieds... 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses MARINE SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery 510 Resort Homes Easter Egg 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 380 Trailers 100 Pets & Animals SERVICES 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances 390 Motors 550 Rooms Hunt 275 Financial Services 29 120 Antiques 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practicallyClassifieds all the Contest 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities SALES 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. 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Act, North Carolina and Columbus MIN WEST 99.46 FEET TO AN IRON Richard R. Foust, Attorney at Law Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- notice of gal to advertise any preference, limita- STAKE; AND RUNS THENCE NORTH 204 Muirs Chapel Road, Suite 102 tion, or discrimination based on race, Foreclosure sale 56 DEG 26 MIN WEST 201.20 FEET Greensboro, NC 27410 color, religion, sex, handicap, familial TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING AND Ph. No. 336-834-0510 status or national origin, or inten- 2 bedroom mobile home for rent Under and by virtue of the power of CONTAINING 0.46 ACRES, MORE Fax No. 336.834.0160 tion to make any such prefer- on private lot. References & dep. req. sale contained in a certain Deed of OR LESS. THE ABOVE DESCRIP- March 7, 14, 2016 ences, limitation or discrimina- No pets. 910-653-5169.. tion. We will not knowingly accept Trust executed by Robert B. McDuff- TION WAS TAKEN FROM A MAP ie and Wanda H. McDuffie (PRES- any advertising for real estate which ****Publisher’s Notice**** 2 bedroom mobile home, East- MADE FROM AN ACTUAL SUR- notice of service is in violation of the law. All persons equal housing opportunity over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. ENT RECORD OWNERS: Wanda VEY BY BILLY M. DUNCAN, REG- All real estate advertised herein is are hereby informed that all dwellings 642-4049. H. McDuffie), to James O. Buchan- ISTERED LAND SURVEYOR ON of process by advertised are available on an equal subject to the Federal Fair Hous- an, Trustee, dated April 1, 1980 and DECEMBER 23, 1975 AND THE opportunity basis. To complain of ing Act, North Carolina and Colum- publication 2 br mobile home furnished for recorded in Book 184, Page 559, discrimination, call HUD toll-free at bus Fair Housing Law which makes PROPERTY DESCRIBED ABOVE rent in the Chadbourn area. Call 910- Columbus County Registry, North 1-800-765-9372. it illegal to advertise any prefer- 654-4130. IS DESIGNATED AS LOT 2 ON THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ence, limitation, or discrimination Carolina; default having been made AFOREMENTIONED MAP. COLUMBUS COUNTY based on race, color, religion, 2 br, 1 ba mobile home, 2 miles from in the payment of the Note(s) there- COMMONLY KNOWN AS 360 PAUL IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- sex, handicap, familial status or Whiteville City limits. No pets. $450 by secured by the said Deed of Trust BARNES ROAD, CHADBOURN, NC TICE national origin, or intention to make month/$450 deposit. $25 application and the undersigned, Richard R. 28431 DISTRICT COURT DIVISION 5 br, 2 1/2 bath 2 story on 6 acres any such preferences, limitation or fee required. Includes credit/back- Foust, Attorney-at-Law, having been Should the property be purchased by 16-SP-22 with fish pond and small house on discrimination. We will not knowingly ground check. Call 910-641-1159. accept any advertising for real estate substituted as Trustee in said Deed of a third party, that person must pay premises in Cerro Gordo. Priced to FOR THE ADOPTION OF: Katelyn which is in violation of the law. All Trust by an instrument duly recorded sell. Call 910-840-2991 2 br, 1 bath. Power Stat ready. $375 the tax of Forty-Five cents ($0.45) Marie Huggins Smith persons are hereby informed that all monthly, $375 deposit. Off Farmers in the office of the Register of Deeds per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) BY: Samuel Adam Smith and Essie dwellings advertised are available on For sale by owner. Custom 3 Union Road. Call Linda 770-1211, of Columbus County, North Carolina, required by NCGS 7A-308 (a)(1). Faye Smith an equal opportunity basis. To com- leave message. BR, 2 1/2 bath, living room, dining and the holder of the Note(s) evi- The property to be offered pursuant TO: Unknown Father, Respondent room, kitchen with granite and stain- plain of discrimination, call HUD toll- free at 1-800-765-9372. dencing said indebtedness having to this notice of sale is being offered TAKE NOTICE that a Petition for less steel, lots of storage, in-ground 2 br, 2 bath. Power Stat ready. $375 monthly, $375 deposit. Off Farmers directed that the Deed of Trust be for sale, transfer, and conveyance Adoption was filed by Samuel Adam pool, corner lot. Near hospital. Call for 1 aCre large 3 bedroom, 2 bath Union Road. Call Linda 770-1211, foreclosed, the undersigned Substi- “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Smith and Essie Faye Smith on the appointment. Seriously inquiries only house. Garage/workshop. Near leave message. tute Trustee will offer for sale at the Trustee nor the holder of the Note 910-234-4774 Whiteville. No pets. 910-640-3896. 18th day of February, 2016, with the Columbus County Courthouse, in the small mobile home/Camper secured by the Deed of Trust/secu- Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus city of Whiteville, North Carolina at 3 br, 2 bath house, carport, $650 for rent. Cable & all utilities furnished. rity agreement, or both, being fore- County, Whiteville, NC, in the above- month. Security deposit required. Call Call 910-445-1798 2:30 PM on Wednesday, March 16, closed, nor the officers, directors, entitled special proceeding. The Peti- 910-368-6652. 2016, and will sell to the highest bid- attorneys, employees, agents or tion relates to a female child born on 1992 doublewide 44 x 24 lake waCCamaw- 3 bdr, 2 full der for cash the following real estate authorized representatives of either July 20, 2012 in McLeod Loris Sea- handyman special. For more bath, appliances, 1600 sq. ft. plus 2 situated in the County of Columbus, the Trustee or the holder of the Note coast Hospital, Loris, SC. The birth info call Oakwood Homes 910- car carport with storage. $750.00 per North Carolina, and being more par- make any representation of warran- 654-4128 For lease - Available medium offic- mother’s name is Jackie Marie Smith month. Call 910-499-5481 es 4 room. Memory Plaza. Call Mem- ticularly described as follows: ty relating to the title or any physi- Huggins. The place of conception is 2016 singlewide. Wind Zone II. ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. LYING IN TATUM TOWNSHIP, cal, environmental, health or safety Columbus County, NC. TAKE NOTICE Starting at $29,000. Call Oakwood COLUMBUS COUNTY, AND BEING conditions existing in, on, at or relat- that you are required to make defense For lease - Small 3 room office Homes. 910-654-4128 LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ing to the property being offered for available. Memory Plaza. Call Mem- to such pleading no later than forty STATE ROAD 31525 AND BEING sale, and any and all responsibilities display model ClearanCe 2 bedroom apartment. No pets. ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. (40) days after the date of the first BOUNDED ON THE NORTH AND sale. Several beautiful homes to Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call or liabilities arising out of or in any publication of this notice, exclusive of choose from. Save thousands! Call 642-4049. For rent Downtown Commercial SOUTH BY LANDS OWNED NOW way relating to any such condition such date. Upon your failure to do so, Oakwood Homes. 910-654-4128. Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. OR FORMERLY BY JAC D. CART- expressly are disclaimed. Also, this the Petitioners will apply to the Court Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. river bend apartments in Fair ER AND ON THE WEST BY STATE property is being sold subject to all for relief sought in the Petition. Any land/home available. For more Bluff is accepting applications for the ROAD #1525 AND BEING MORE taxes, special assessments, and parental rights that you may have will information call Oakwood Homes. waiting list for 1BR units designed For rent/lease - 1,200 sq. ft. 6 PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS prior liens or encumbrances of record 910-654-4128 for the elderly (62 or older) or per- room office. Powell Plaza. Call Mem- be terminated upon the entry of the FOLLOWS: sons with disabilities regardless of ory Enterprises 910-642-5824. any recorded releases. decree of adoption. age. Accessible units designed for BEGINNING AT AN IRON STAKE, That an order for possession of the This the 7th day of March, 2016. new oFFiCe For rent, conve- SAID STAKE BEING LOCATED IN persons with disabilities subject nient location near hospital. Call 910- property may be issued pursuant to Tabitha A. Etheridge THE EASTERN RIGHT OF WAY to availability. Visit us at 539 Con- 640-8098 G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the pur- Attorney for Petitioners wyndham timeshare private way Rd., Apt. 203, Fair Bluff, NC, OF STATE ROAD 1525, THE SAID chaser and against the party or par- NC Bar #47023 sale at a reduced price. Call 910- W F 9:30am-2:30pm or call (910) BEGINNING STAKE BEING LOCAT- ties in possession by the clerk of Post Office Box 1307 654-5094 649-6555 for more information. $25 ED IN THE SOUTHWESTERN COR- superior court of the county in which Whiteville, NC 28472 appl fee, credit/crim ck reqd. Rental NER OF THE LANDS HEREINAFTER the property is sold. March 7, 14, 21, 2016 Assistance Available. Equal Hous- lots For singlewide mobile DESCRIBED AND SAID BEGINNING Any person who occupies the prop- ing Opportunity. This institution is home For rent. Call 642-2597 STAKE BEING FURTHER LOCATED professionally managed by Partner- erty pursuant to a rental agreement notice of service lot For sale: Williams Township/ ship Property Management, an equal NORTH 23 DEG 42 MINUTES EAST entered into or renewed on or after Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu- opportunity provider and employer. 401.75 FEET FROM A NAIL AND October 1, 2007, may, after receiving of process by nity. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. CAP LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF the notice of sale, terminate the rent- publication STATE ROAD 1525, WHICH NAIL al agreement upon 10 days’ written AND CAP IS LOCATED NORTH 19 notice to the landlord. Upon termina- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEG 23 MIN EAST 1,461.50 FEET tion of a rental agreement, the tenant COUNTY OF BLADEN FROM THE INTERSECTION OF is liable for rent due under the rental IN THE GENERAL COURT STATE ROAD 1504 AND STATE agreement prorated to the effective OF JUSTICE Covey Reserve Apartments ROAD 1525; AND RUNS THENCE date of the termination. SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION “An Affordable Community for Seniors” FROM THE BEGINNING POINT A cash deposit (no personal checks) FILE NO: 15 CVS 625 AND WITH THE EASTERN MARGIN of five percent (5%) of the purchase IN RE: ROBERT J. EDWARDS V. OF STATE ROAD 1525 NORTH 23 price, or seven hundred fifty dollars DEBBIE M. EDWARDS DEG 28 MIN EAST 100 FEET TO AN ($750.00), whichever is greater, will NOTICE IRON STAKE; AND RUNS THENCE be required at the time of the sale. TO: DEBBIE M. EDWARDS SOUTH 56 DEG 26 MIN EAST 204.59 This the 17th day of February, 2016. TO: DEBBIE M. EDWARDS, last FEET TO AN IRON STAKE; AND Richard R. Foust known address 104 Chappin Street, RUNS THENCE SOUTH 25 DEG 23 Substitute Trustee Chadbourn, NC 28431. TAKE NOTICE that a Civil Summons seeking declar- atory judgment has been filed against you. You are required to file a written answer to the complaint within forty AVAILABLE UNITS NOW (40) days following March 7, 2016 which date is the date of the first pub- lication of this Notice; and upon your Call for Move In Specials failure to file answer within the time prescribed, the Plaintiff will apply to Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thur. 8:30 am to3:00 the Court for an Order to terminate Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry your life time rights to the parcel in For more information and applications, facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site the matter. contact Norco Management Company MANDA LINN THOMAS management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or THOMAS LAW FIRM (910) 642-4663 or (910) 640-1460 stop by today to find out about our move in specials and ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! P O BOX 1734 ELIZABETHTOWN, NC 28337 TELEPHONE 910-862-1499 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS ON U.S. 74/76 Covey Run Apartments March 7, 14, 21, 2016. 910-640-1656 notiCe to Creditors AT HALLSBORO ROAD (S.R. 1001) BY UPGRADING NORTH CAROLINA THE AT-GRADE INTERSECTION TO AN INTERCHANGE COLUMBUS COUNTY Covey Run II Apartments The undersigned, DAVID L. BOR- IN COLUMBUS COUNTY 910-640-2438 DEAUX and SYLVIA B. SKIPPER, having qualified as Co-Executors Office Hours are: TIP Project No. R-5749 of the Estate of SYLVIA DEW BOR- Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm DEAUX, deceased, late of Colum- bus County, NC, this is to notify all The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will hold an in- *rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify persons having claims against said formal public meeting regarding the proposed improvements on U.S. 74/76 at Estate to present them to the under- Hallsboro Road (S.R. 1001) by upgrading the at-grade intersection to an inter- signed Co-Executors on or before June 2, 2016 at Powell & Powell change in Columbus County. PUBLIC NOTICE Attorneys, PO Box 428, Whiteville, DOCKET NO. SP-7126, SUB 0 NC 28472, or this Notice will be pled The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 22 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the APPLICATION OF HCE Columbus I, LLC in bar of their recovery. All persons Hallsboro Church of God, 312 Giles Byrd Road. indebted to said Estate will please FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC make immediate payment to the CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY undersigned Co-Executors. The purpose of the project is to allow traffic flow better and safer due to the This the 25th day of February, 2016. reduction in conflict points. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 18, DAVID L. BORDEAUX 2015, HCE Columbus I, LLC (Applicant), filed an ap- Co-Executor plication seeking a certificate of public convenience PO Box 212 The purpose of this meeting is for NCDOT representatives to provide informa- Delco, NC 28436 tion, and answer questions regarding this project. The opportunity to submit and necessity (CPCN) pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1(a) for SYLVIA B. SKIPPER written comments will also be provided at the meeting or by mail no later than construction of a 4.998-MW solar generating facility Co-Executrix April 5. Interested citizens may attend at any time during the above mentioned to be located off James B. White Highway, approxi- PO Box 6560 Delco, NC 28436 hours. Note: There will not be a formal presentation. mately 0.2 miles south of the intersection of James B. White Highway and Southwood Road in Whiteville, c/o J. Coburn Powell Powell & Powell Attorneys Columbus County, North Carolina. The Applicant Project maps are available online at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/public- PO Box 428 plans to sell the electricity to Duke Energy Progress, meetings/. Whiteville, NC 28472 LLC. Telephone: (910) 642-2728 Feb. 29, March 7, 14, 21, 2016 For additional information, contact Scott Pridgen, Division Project Manager at FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on De- P.O. Box 1150, Fayetteville, NC, 28302, by phone: (910) 437-2611 or by e-mail at cember 28, 2015, December 30, 2015, and January notice of public [email protected]. 5, 2016, respectively, complaints were filed with the hearing Commission in this docket. Based upon the com- plaints and the record herein, the Commission has NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Dis- The public will take notice of a hear- scheduled a public hearing to receive evidence as to ing to be held by the Town of Bruns- abilities Act for disabled persons who want to participate in this meeting. Any- whether a CPCN should be awarded to the Applicant. wick Planning Board and conducted one requiring special services should contact Anamika Laad at alaad@ncdot. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 29, on March 28 at 6:00 PM in the Town Hall. The purpose of the hearing shall gov or 919-707-6072 as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. 2016, at 7:00 p.m., in the Columbus County Court- be to consider a request for a Condi- house, 113 Courthouse Square, Whiteville, North tional Use Permit to develop a solar NCDOT will provide interpretive services upon request for persons who do not Carolina 28472. farm installation at 224 NC 130 on speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English. property owned by Leola Formydu- Details of the application may be obtained from the Kindly request it prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494. val. The request is made by Cypress Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Creek Renewables. The public is Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs invited to attend this hearing and to Aquellas personas que hablan español y no hablan inglés, o tienen limitacio- Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail provide comment. nes para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpre- Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325 or Caletta Faulk, Chairman tación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494. on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net. Brunswick Planning Board March 10, 14, 2016 the news reporter, monday, march 14, 2016 - 7b

Bounded on the North by State Road tory upset bid period, all the remain- tion of the sale and reinstatement of WHICH IS MORE PARTICULARLY tion of a rental agreement, the tenant notice of 1006; on the North and Northeast by ing amounts are immediately due and the loan without the knowledge of the DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE REF- is liable for rent due under the rental Foreclosure sale C. W. Hayes an don the South and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHAS- trustee. If the validity of the sale is ERENCED SURVEY, WHICH CAN BE agreement prorated to the effective Southeast by a ditch; beginning at ERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX challenged by any party, the trustee, LOCATED AND RECORDED IN BOOK date of the termination. 15 SP 166 a concrete monument in the south AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR in their sole discretion, if they believe 584 PAGE 461. 517360-04947 NORTH CAROLINA margin of State Road #1006, said THEIR DEED. the challenge to have merit, may THERE IS ALSO HEREBY CON- Goddard & Peterson, PLLC COLUMBUS COUNTY Point being further located South 35 Said property to be offered pursuant request the court to declare the sale VEYED AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT Substitute Trustee Under and by virtue of a Power of degrees 30 minutes East 30 feet from to this Notice of Sale is being offered to be void and return the deposit. The OF WAY OVER AND UPON THAT 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 103 Sale contained in that certain Deed of a nail in the center line of said road for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS purchaser will have no further remedy. TWENTY FOOT WIDE RIGHT OF Raleigh, NC 27609-6507 Trust executed by June Hayes Ham- and being a common corner with C. IS WHERE IS.” There are no repre- Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC WAY KNOWN AS KEITH AVENUE T.: 919-755-3400 mond and Francis Neil Hammond to W. Hayes; and runs thence South 35 sentations of warranty relating to the Substitute Trustee AS SHOWN ON THE SAID PLAT March 7, 14, 2016 Judith M. Kennedy, Trustee(s), which degrees 30 minutes East 205.2 feet to title or any physical, environmental, Brock & Scott, PLLC REFERRED TO ABOVE. SAID EASE- was dated December 10, 1999 and a concrete monument; thence South health or safety conditions existing in, Attorneys for Trustee Services of Car- MENT IS NON-EXCLUSIVE AND IS public notice recorded on December 15, 1999 in 51 degrees 33 minutes West 203.0 on, at, or relating to the property being olina, LLC GIVEN FOR THE PURPOSES OF Book 608 at Page 418, Columbus feet to a concrete marker; thence offered for sale. This sale is made 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE sale of County County Registry, North Carolina. North 40 degrees 30 minutes West subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, Wilmington, NC 28403 SAID .51 ACRE TRACT OF LAND property Default having been made of the note 221.2 feet to a concrete marker in any unpaid land transfer taxes, spe- PHONE: (910) 392-4988 DESCRIBED ABOVE TO U.S. 701 thereby secured by the said Deed of the Southern margin of State Road cial assessments, easements, rights FAX: (910) 392-8587 WHICH LIES TO THE EAST OF SAID Trust and the undersigned, Trustee 1006; thence with the margin of said of way, deeds of release, and any File No.: 15-18533-FC01 .51 ACRE TRACT OF LAND. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Services of Carolina, LLC, having road North 55 degrees 40 minutes other encumbrances or exceptions March 7, 14, 2016 THIS EASEMENT IS TO INSURE TO COUNTY OF COLUMBUS been substituted as Trustee in said East 223.1 feet to a concrete monu- of record. To the best of the knowl- THE BENEFIT OF THE GRANTEE The Columbus County Board of Com- Deed of Trust, and the holder of the ment, THE POINT OF BEGINNING edge and belief of the undersigned, notice of sale of HEREIN, THEIR SUCCESSORS AND missioners, at its meeting on March note evidencing said default having AND CONTAINING 1.2 acres. Being a the current owner(s) of the property ASSIGNS. THIS EASEMENT IS TO 7, 2016, authorized the sale by pub- directed that the Deed of Trust be small parcel of land described in Deed is/are All Lawful Heirs of June Hayes real property BE NON-EXCLUSIVE AND SHALL lic auction of the following County- foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- dated November 30, 1972, recorded Hammond a/k/a June Hayes Duncan. RUN WITH THE LAND AND SHALL owned property: BEGINNING in the North Margin of stitute Trustee will offer for sale at in Book 250, Page 715, Columbus An Order for possession of the prop- UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power BE A BURDEN UPON THE OTHER U.S. Highway #74 at a stake, the the courthouse door of the county County Registry and incorporated erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. and authority contained in that certain LANDS RETAINED BY THE GRANT- Southeast corner of Mabell McKen- courthouse where the property is herein by reference. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and Order and Judgment issued by the OR IN DEED RECORDED IN BOOK non lot, and runs thence along the located, or the usual and customary Save and except any releases, deeds against the party or parties in posses- Superior Court Judge, filed on Octo- 575, PAGE 433 COLUMBUS COUN- East boundary of said McKennon’s location at the county courthouse for of release or prior conveyances of sion by the clerk of superior court of ber 12, 2015, in the above-captioned TY REGISTRY, WHICH SHALL BE lot North 6 degrees 30 minutes East conducting the sale on March 22, record. the county in which the property is matter and pursuant to applicable SUBSERVIENT TO THE PRIMARY 200 feet to a stake; thence South 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the Said property is commonly known as sold. Any person who occupies the law, the undersigned Substitute Trust- AND DOMINANT EASEMENT CON- 77 degrees East 110 feet to a stake; highest bidder for cash the following 319 Ervin T Richardson Road, Nakina, property pursuant to a rental agree- ee will place for sale, at public auc- VEYED HEREBY TO THE GRANT- thence South 6 degrees 30 minutes described property situated in Colum- NC 28455. ment entered into or renewed on tion, to the highest bidder for cash at EE, THEIR HEIRS, SUCCESSORS West with the West boundary of Mary bus County, North Carolina, to wit: A cash deposit (no personal checks) or after October 1, 2007, may, after the usual place of sale at the Colum- AND ASSIGNS. THIS CONVEYANCE Stephens land 200 feet to a stake in Lying and being in Lees Township, of five percent (5%) of the purchase receiving the notice of sale, termi- bus County Courthouse, North Caro- IS SUBJECT TO THE RESTRIC- the North margin of U.S. Highway Columbus County and State of North price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars nate the rental agreement by provid- lina, on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at TIVE CONVENANTS AS RECORD- #74; thence with the North margin of Carolina and being more particularly ($750.00), whichever is greater, will ing written notice of termination to 2:00 p.m., that certain parcel of land, ED IN DEED BOOK 416, PAGE 499, said highway North 77 degrees 110 described as follows: be required at the time of the sale. the landlord, to be effective on a date including improvements thereon, sit- COLUMBUS COUNTY REGISTRY. feet to the point of Beginning, and Following the expiration of the statu- stated in the notice that is at least 10 uated, lying and being in the County Tax Parcel ID: 080242 being the same property surveyed by days, but no more than 90 days, after of Columbus, State of North Carolina, Address of property: 116 Ridgecrest Isaac C. Duncan, Registered Survey- the sale date contained in the notice and being more particularly described Acres, Whiteville, NC 28472 or, on September 26, 1955. of sale, provided that the mortgagor as follows: Present Record Owner: Harry Green, BEING a portion of the premises has not cured the default at the time BEING ALL OF THAT 0.51 ACRE III Beautiful Light Inn conveyed to the The Oxford Finance the tenant provides the notice of ter- TRACT OF LAND, DESIGNATED AS The terms of the sale are that the real Companies, Inc. by Deed dated the 150 Beautiful Lane Whiteville, NC 28472 mination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. LOT NUMBER 3, THE SAME BEING property hereinbefore described will 28th day of September, 1979 from Upon termination of a rental agree- SHOWN ON THAT SURVEY ENTI- be sold for cash to the highest bid- 919-836-8888 Valley Forge Corporation and duly ment, the tenant is liable for rent due TLED “SURVEY FOR TARA P. BUI der. The Substitute Trustee reserves recorded in the Office of the Clerk Accepting applications - affordable housing for under the rental agreement prorat- AND SANG V. NGUYEN” DATED the right to require a cash deposit or of Circuit Court of Columbus Coun- ed to the effective date of the ter- MARCH 12, 1999, BY SOLES & a certified check not to exceed the seniors ages 62 and over. Monthly rent is based on ty, North Carolina in O.R. Book 319, mination. WALKER, PA, RLS, A COPY OF SAID greater of five percent (5%) of the Page 305 on the 22nd day of Octo- each applicant’s individual income. Some income If the trustee is unable to convey title SURVEY IS RECORDED IN DEED amount of the bid or Seven Hundred ber, 1979. to this property for any reason, the BOOK 584 AT PAGE 461 OF THE Fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event restrictions apply. Monthly rent includes all utilities UNDER AND SUBJECT to covenants, sole remedy of the purchaser is the COLUMBUS COUNTY REGISTRY. that the Owner and Holder is exempt restrictions, reservations and ease- plus water & trash. return of the deposit. Reasons of AS AN ADDITIONAL REFERENCE, from paying the same, the success- ments of record. such inability to convey include, but THIS PROPERTY IS KNOWN AS ful bidder may also be required to pay See also Book 341, Page 323, are not limited to, the filing of a bank- LOT 3, RIDGECREST ACRES, AS IT revenue stamps on the Substitute Columbus County Registry and file ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- IS SHOWN IN BOOK 545, PAGE 472, Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. #2003E257 Office of the Columbus Ovarian Cancer Linked to Talc Powder Section 7A-308 (a) (1). County Clerk of Court. PUBLIC NOTICE The real property hereinabove This property is located at 8492 Old If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Ovarian 74 Highway, Evergreen North Caro- Cancer in the last 10 years and consistently used talc DOCKET NO. SP-7189, SUB 0 described is being offered for sale APPLICATION OF ARTHUR SOLAR 2, LLC “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold lina 28438. powder based products including Johnson’s® baby powder, The auction is scheduled to be held Shower to Shower® or Gold Bond® Body Powder FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE subject to all superior liens, unpaid at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 21, you may be en�tled to compensa�on. AND NECESSITY taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced 2016 in the Lobby at the Columbus Contact Wilson Law, P.A. for a free consulta�on. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 13, at the sale. The sale will be held open County Courthouse, Whiteville, North 919‐890‐0180 or [email protected] 2015, Arthur Solar 2, LLC (Applicant), filed an ap- for ten (10) days for upset bids as by Carolina. law required. The high bidder for the property must Wilson Law, P.A., 1111 Haynes Street, #103, Raleigh, NC 27604 plication seeking a certificate of public convenience present at the auction a bid deposit Kimberly Wilson White, Managing Shareholder If the Substitute Trustee is unable to and necessity (CPCN) pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1(a) for of five percent (5%) of the amount of www.wilsonlawpa.com convey title to this property for any construction of a 5-MW solar generating facility to be reason, the sole remedy of the pur- the bid, either in cash or a certified located on the north side of James B. White Highway chaser is the return of the deposit. check. This deposit will be held by South, east of the intersection with Joe Brown Highway Reasons of such inability to convey the County until either the Board of Commissioners rejects the high bid South in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina. include, but are not limited to, the fil- ing of a bankruptcy petition prior to for the property or, if the Board of FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January the sale and reinstatement of the loan Commissioners accepts the high bid, 5, 2016, a complaint was filed with the Commission in without the knowledge of the Substi- the closing of the sale. The deposit tute Trustee. If the validity of the sale will be forfeited to the County if the this docket. Based upon the complaint and the record high bidder refuses to close the sale herein, the Commission has scheduled a public hear- is challenged by any party, the Sub- stitute Trustee, in his sole discretion, after the bid has been approved by ing to receive evidence as to whether a CPCN should if he believes the challenge to have the Board of Commissioners. be awarded to the Applicant. The public hearing will merit, may declare the sale to be void After the auction, the high bid for the be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., in and return the deposit. The purchaser property will be reported to the Board will have no further remedy. of Commissioners. The Board of the Columbus County Courthouse, 113 Courthouse Commissioners will accept or reject Square, Whiteville, North Carolina. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less the bid within 30 days after the bid is Than 15 Rental Units: reported to it. No sale may be com- Details of the application may be obtained from the pleted until the Board of Commission- Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities An order for possession of the prop- erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. ers has approved the high bid. Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs The County reserves the right to with- Animal Welfare Hotline 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail and against the party or parties in draw any listed property from the auc- Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325 or possession by the clerk of superior tion at any time before the auction sale of that property. on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net. court of the county in which the prop- erty is sold. This the 14th day of March, 2016 Any person who occupies the prop- Publish March 14, 17, 2016 erty pursuant to a rental agreement MICHAEL H. STEPHENS Columbus County Attorney PUBLIC NOTICE entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving 111 Washington Street DOCKET NO. SP-7131, SUB 0 APPLICATION OF the notice of sale, terminate the rent- Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 HCE COLUMBUS II, LLC al agreement upon 10 days’ written Telephone: (910) 642-5645 March 14, 17, 2016 FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE notice to the landlord. Upon termina- AND NECESSITY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 9, 2015, Report animals experiencing physical harm under PUBLIC NOTICE HCE Columbus II, LLC (Applicant), filed an application, the care of an individual, pet shop, kennel or as amended on November 16, 2015, seeking a certificate DOCKET NO. SP-7190, SUB 0 animal shelter to the North Carolina A�orney of public convenience and necessity pursuant to G.S. 62- APPLICATION OF WHITEVILLE SOLAR General’s Animal Welfare Hotline. 110.1(a) for construction of a 4-MW solar photovoltaic elec- 2, LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC tric generating facility to be located at 5353 James B White Call 855‐290‐6915 Highway S in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina. CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY The Applicant plans to sell the electricity to Duke Energy NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 13, PO Box 629, A�en�on: Animal Progress, LLC. Welfare, Raleigh, NC 27602 2015, Whiteville Solar 2, LLC (Applicant), filed an ap- Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of plication seeking a certificate of public convenience www.ncdoj.gov the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, and necessity (CPCN) pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1(a) 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, for construction of a 5-MW solar generating facility North Carolina 27699-4325 or on the Commission’s website to be located on the south side of Prison Camp Road, at www.ncuc.net. east of the intersection with James B. White Highway If a complaint is received within ten days after the last South, and west of the intersection with Pleasant date of the publication of this notice, the Commission will Plains Church Road in Whiteville, Columbus County, schedule a public hearing to determine whether a certifi- North Carolina. cate should be awarded, will give reasonable notice of the time and place of the hearing to the Applicant and to each FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Janu- complaining party, and will require the Applicant to publish ary 5, 2016, a complaint was filed with the Commis- notice of the hearing in this newspaper. If no complaint is sion in this docket. Based upon the complaint and received within the time specified above and if the Com- the record herein, the Commission has scheduled a mission does not order a hearing upon its own initiative, public hearing to receive evidence as to whether a the Commission will enter an order awarding the certificate CPCN should be awarded to the Applicant. The pub- sought by the Applicant. lic hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file statements to 6:30 p.m., in the Columbus County Courthouse, 113 that effect with the Commission. Such statements should reference Docket No. SP-7131, Sub 0 and be addressed as fol- Courthouse Square, Whiteville, North Carolina. lows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Details of the application may be obtained from the Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4325. Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utili- Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Ayers, ties Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities Dobbs Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Caro- NCBYTRAIN.ORG 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina lina 27699-4326 or to The Honorable Roy Cooper, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, 27699-4325 or on the Commission’s website at North Carolina 27699-9001. www.ncuc.net. 8B -- The News Reporter, Monday, March 14, 2016