r3BNTXJOUXPPGUISFFBHBJOTU1BUSJDL)FOSZr8)4 IFBETHJSMTCSBDLFUTr&BTU$PMVNCVTHJSMTIPMEUPQ TFFEr(BUPSTTXFFQ4PVUI3PCFTPOr4UBMMJPOHJSMT 4DPSQJPOCPZTUBLFXJOTr-BEZ1BDLXSBQTVQ 8BDDBNBXUJUMFr8)4CPZTGBMMUP4PVUI#SVOTXJDL Sports 4FFQBHF# ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, February 13, 2012 Delco 87 meeting has Georgia in Volume 121, Number 65 Whiteville, North Carolina big turnout running for 75 Cents By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer Caterpillar Residents of the east end Inside Today turned out Thursday to learn By LES HIGH more about the plans to four- Editor 4-A lane N.C. 87 to U.S. 74-76. r4FWFSBMQMFBJO Two alternate routes are Georgia has been listed as a strong con- on the table, and neither is tender for a massive Caterpillar plant that 4VQFSJPS$PVSU perfect, said District Engineer would employ more than 1,000 workers. Drew Cox of the N.C. Depart- Specifically, Caterpillar is said to be looking ment of Transportation. at a site in the Athens, Ga., area and would use “We had people concerned the Port of Savannah for shipping overseas. about the route down (N.C.) The International Logistics Park on the 11, and others concerned about Columbus-Brunswick line is also a finalist. what would happen to the cen- Alison Tyler, Director of Communications ter of Riegelwood,” Cox said. at the Georgia Department of Economic De- “We had a lot of good ques- velopment, said this morning she could not tions, and a good turnout.” comment on potential economic development The meeting and public announcements. forum was held at Acme Delco See Caterpillar, page 11-A Elementary School, where pre- liminary plans were unveiled Today’s at a similar meeting several American Pro- years ago. While the potential routes have been narrowed to 2009 stimulus fle features “Re- two alternates, some worries are still there, Cox said. fueling a Racing One proposal would create funds for school a new interchange at the N.C. Tradition.” Leg- 11/N.C. 87 intersection, and funnel traffic toward U.S. 74- construction endary Wood 76. The second proposal would Brothers return widen and improve the high- now up for grabs way through the community of to Victory Lane. Riegelwood to U.S. 74-76. By NICOLE CARTRETTE Some residents have ex- Staff Writer Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist See Delco, page 2-A DIDYOB? This one County commissioners and school superin- Did you observe ... Edgewood Elementary third-grader Victoria Simmons shows her choice tendents across the state have been told there is still a chance that their local schools can Major highway of a critter mold during a feld trip to the N.C. Museum of Forestry in qualify for more than $12.5 million in quali- Coach Serena K. projects lining up Whiteville. Students made castings of various prehistoric species. fied school construction bonds via reallocated Smith celebrating stimulus funds from 2009. A memo emailed to county commission- By JEFFERSON WEAVER with her WHS Lady ers on Feb. 10 offers a glimmer of hope that Staff Writer Pack basketball team the county’s two school districts, Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools The largest, busiest high- afer they secured the Riegelwood Sanitary still have a shot at what was more than $552 Waccamaw Confer- way in Columbus County will undergo a major makeover See Stimulus, page 2-A ence championship next year. Board fling begins today Friday night? Tis is Drew Cox of the Depart- Coach Smith’s frst ment of Transportation said By NICOLE CARTRETTE an opportunity to potentially transi- three contracts, totaling $27 Staff Writer tion to county water customers but it conference champi- million, will be let in the com- did not happen. Candidate onship in only her ing months on U.S. 74 All five seats on the Riegelwood County officials at that time said In March, the section of U.S. Sanitary Board are up for re-election that while some residents were inter- fling begins second year as head 76 to U.S. 74/76 Business will be this year. Filing for those seats runs ested and signed petitions for water, coach, and the team’s opened for bids, Cox said. This concurrent with filing for other po- ultimately the Riegelwood Sanitary project will resurface U.S. 74, at noon today frst in fve years. ... litical offices and begins today (Mon- Board wanted to keep local control and is estimated to cost approx- day) at noon and ends Feb. 29 at noon. of the district that is supplied water By NICOLE CARTRETTE Ninth grader Lizzie imately $4 million. It should be At least one member of the cur- via International Paper at no cost. Staff Writer White pulling wait- completed by December 2013. rent board says he won’t run. Terry While the district’s water rates In May of this year, the $11 ressing duty for two Bryant said Friday he will not seek have increased, they remain lower Candidate filing for the May 8 primary elec- million contract will be let for re-election to the board. than the cost of the county’s $25 per tion begins today at noon. church dinners over U.S. 74 from N.C. 214 in Bruns- In a past election, write-in candi- month basic rate for the first 2,000 A number of incumbents have announced the weekend? ... wick County. This project will dates were unsuccessful in unseating gallons, opponents say. their intent to seek re-election and a number widen U.S. 74, Cox said, and incumbents on the board that was Property owners in the Riegel- of newcomers have plans to file in what could allow for paved shoulders and established in the late 1950s to sup- wood Sanitary District pay 30 cents be a busy election year with offices from rumble strips. Some of the ply water to the village. Last year, per $100 value in special taxes, with county commissioner to U.S. president on the County Deaths worst areas in the eastbound the board was under fire from some those funds also supporting the fire fall ballot. lanes will also be repaired residents who made complaints in department (ADR), mosquito spray- With election time comes new district lines Whiteville during the resurfacing pro- public meetings with the board about ing, street lights, bookkeeping and across the state and county. That means some cess. That section should be poor and sometimes discolored water. maintenance and repair usually voters are assigned to different county com- Annie Marie Oliver completed by the end of March Mary K. Gallagher Pope A few years ago when the county performed by the board members. mission districts following redistricting. 2013. was exploring bringing water to the See Sanitary, page 14-A Commissioners Tabor City eastern end, the sanitary district had Randy Lane White See Projects, page 2-A See Candidates, page 14-A Hallsboro Charles K. Williamson Riegelwood Sanford K. Brown Are there ghosts in New Hope Community? By JEFFERSON WEAVER “He seemed as clearheaded as you or me,” Black- first fire was tied to an acetylene torch being used Staff Writer mon said. “The fellow said he has seen ghosts of little on the roof, and the cause of the second fire was Index boys and girls running around in the buildings and undetermined. Workers at Metal Recyclers south of Whiteville on the yard.” A nearby store burned in the late 19th century &EJUPSJBMT" report that spectral children are being spotted in In at least one case, Blackmon said, a worker re- as well, and there are reports that a brutal murder 0CJUVBSJFT" and around the facility. portedly spotted what he thought was a young girl occurred at a nearby home around the same time. 4QPSUT# While there’s no way to confirm the presence of in a dangerous place on the yard, and ran to get her But nothing specifically sinister can be traced to the anything supernatural in the area, the New Hope out of harm’s way. school site turned salvage yard. $SJNF" community has its share of both history and tragedy, “The guy told me he could see her real clearly, but Mrs. Shelby, a palmist and psychic who lives -JGFTUZMFT" with violent deaths and at least three catastrophic when he got close to her she disappeared,” Blackmon nearby, said she has never seen or felt anything fires in the immediate area through the years. said. untoward in the area, “but that’s not that unusual. The ghostly kids, though, don’t seem upset, ac- Josh Holcomb of the firm said no one has told him “No one has asked me to look for anything,” she cording to one man who has spoken to witnesses. about any ghosts at the facility. said. “I haven’t heard of anything out of the ordinary, They seem more intent on playing, much to the “This is the first I’ve heard about it,” he said. “I but I haven’t really looked.” consternation of workers at the salvage yard and haven’t seen any ghosts, but stranger things have The psychic said that when she encounters a recycling firm that sits atop the old New Hope school. happened. Nobody has said anything to me about haunted place, “everything you sense is negative. “One of my customers came in and started telling seeing anything.” “The best way to describe it is just like walking us about it,” said Tim Blackmon of Whiteville. He The firm is on the location of New Hope School, into a creepy old building, and something just feels said the witness, a worker at the salvage firm, came which burned twice—in 1936, just before it was to wrong,” she said. “I’ve been living here 18 or 19 years, into Radio Shack recently with hair-raising tales of open, and in 1968, when the school was being used and my husband and I were friends with the previ- ghostly children at the metal recovery facility. for storage. No injuries occurred in either fire. The See Ghosts, page 2-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012
This week, on... Delco Continued from page 1-A Water pressed worries that expand- At the same time, sever- that Riegelwood has.” “This is still preliminary,” advisory ing N.C. 87 in Riegelwood al new stores have opened Of the two Riegelwood Cox said. “The highway needs would create a wider, even since the road was improved, proposals, Cox said, only the to be completed, but what we more congested place like ex- and traffic accidents have direct route addresses many have right now is just prelimi- lifed ists a couple dozen miles up dropped. of the problem issues in the nary work.” February 13, 2012 the road in Dublin, in central Riegelwood isn’t quite the congested area. The 30-mile stretch of N.C. Bladen County. same situation as Dublin, Cox Still, expanding the high- 87 between Elizabethtown and at lake Whiteville.com The highway was expand- explained. way could cause problems Riegelwood is the last two- The Number ed there as part of the plans “Most of the truck traffic in Riegelwood’s business lane portion of the road. By JEFFERSON WEAVER to completely four-lane N.C. coming to Riegelwood is head- district, as the widened high- When completed, N.C. 87 Staff Writer 87. Leaders contended that a ed for the mill,” he explained. way will require significant will be a four-lane, divided bypass would kill the busi- “Carrying the through traffic rights-of-way. highway for its entire length. A cable television instal- ness district in Dublin, but up N.C. 11 doesn’t do anything Cox said state officials will lation crew bored through since the throughway was for that traffic, although it thoroughly review the com- Jefferson Weaver a water line at Lake Wac- built, others have complained would help with the seasonal ments from the Elizabethtown 910-642-4104 ext. 227 camaw Feb. 8, leading to a 33,786 of high-speed traffic through travelers. Tar Heel and Dublin and Delco meetings before [email protected] boil water advisory for some downtown. don’t have the destinations taking further steps. residents. ... active voters through- Town Manager Darren out the county who will Currie said the crew drilled receive a notice in the into a water line along McRae mail this week from the Candidates county board of elections Continued from page 1-A Lane late in the afternoon. with details of their cur- The loss of pressure led to rent voting district status. Four county commission Senate of Columbus and portions of has announced that he will inconsistent water pressure seats will be on the ballot State Senator Bill Rabon, Robeson and Bladen counties. retire at the end of his term. in the lines, which can in this year. District 2 Com- a Southport Republican, is G.L. Pridgen, a Lumberton Re- Those judges are elected by all turn allow sediment and bac- Whiteville.com missioner James Prevatte of up for re-election but he can’t publican, currently holds that of the voters in District 13 but teria to backflow into homes Biser Ball North Whiteville, District 3 count on any votes from Co- seat and has announced that carry residency requirements and service pipes. Sports Trivia Commissioner Buddy Byrd lumbus County this year. he intends to seek re-election. in their respective counties. The town immediately of Hallsboro, District 4 Com- New state redistricting maps Meanwhile, at least two from U.S. Congress began repairs, Currie said, Question #133: Name the and began testing water in six head football coaches missioner Edwin Russ of Lake approved and supported by Columbus County say they While lines for Congres- Waccamaw, all say they intend Rabon pair Columbus in Sen- are seeking the Democratic sional District 7 have shifted, the affected area. that East Columbus has The test results came back had since the school to seek re-election. All are ate District 13 with Robeson nomination for the House Columbus County remains Democrats. seat. a part of the district cur- Friday and the town was giv- opened in 1992. County. That district is cur- County Commissioner rently served by Sen. Michael Chadbourn Mayor Kenneth rently represented by Mike en the all-clear, Currie said. Answer: Find the answer today, at Lynwood Norris who has been Walters, a Proctorville Demo- Waddell, who unsuccessfully McIntyre, a Lumberton Demo- “Due to the possibility of Whiteville.com, in our Sports Section. battling health issues for some crat. challenged Rep. Dewey Hill crat. introduction of bacteria into time but continues to make all W. Bernard White Jr., 43, of two years ago, and Tabor City Despite being drawn out of the water system,” Currie commissioner meetings, said Town Manager Al Leonard his district, McIntyre says he explained, “we opted to issue Whiteville.com Whiteville has announced he he has not made a decision will seek the GOP nomination say they plan to file for the will file to run for re-election the boil water advisory just Reader about seeking re-election. for the District 13 Senate seat seat. and has ruled out any bid for to be safe.” Photos Norris is the longest serv- in May. White is the owner of Judges the governor’s office. The advisory was issued ing county commissioner and Advanced Computing. White Four District Court judges’ Gov. Bev Perdue has an- on McRae Lane, East and was first elected to the board faced a challenger for the Re- seats are up for election in nounced she will not seek West Cypress Street, and East in 1980. If he chooses to run publican nomination briefly. District 13, made up of Colum- re-election while her former and West White Oak Street, again he will face opposition Former Marine Nick Margus bus, Brunswick and Bladen GOP challenger, former Char- Currie said. in the primary election from said in a recent announce- counties. Chief District Court lotte Mayor Pat McCrory, is The water line was appar- fellow Democrat Trent Bur- ment that he would not file. Judge Jerry Jolly of Tabor again seeking the GOP nomi- ently not in the anticipated roughs of Tabor City. House City, District Court judges nation. place, Currie said. Register of Deeds Kan- Columbus County will no Scott Ussery of Elizabethtown “It’s all part of having a Nicole Cartrette dance Whitehead is up for longer be a part of N.C. House and Marion Warren are seek- water system,” he said. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 re-election this year and plans District 20 but will be in House ing re-election. Judge Napo- [email protected] to seek another term. District 46, which includes all leon Barefoot Jr. of Supply Jefferson Weaver Early Flower in February. 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Submitted by: [email protected] Genevieve Inman Projects Continued from page 1-A
Whiteville.com The final phase of the feet in both directions, allow- County are also preparing “By the end of 2014,” Cox project will be let in Decem- ing for paved shoulders with for a resurfacing project on said, “the highway will have Correction Poll Question ber, Cox said, resurfacing rumble strips.” U.S. 74 to the west of Colum- new asphalt and be smoothed of the Week An article that appeared U.S. 74 from U.S. 74/76 Busi- This should be completed bus. out from I-95 to Brunswick in the Monday, Feb. 9 edi- When should they play the ness to N.C. 214. by December 2013 as well. The remaining eastbound County.” tion of The News Reporter Superbowl? “This project will also lev- The estimated cost of the lanes of U.S. 74, from Robe- regarding the county’s ap- Jefferson Weaver With less than a touchdown el the uneven areas in Friar last project is $12 million, son County to U.S. 76, will be propriation of capital outlay 910-642-4104 ext. 227 Swamp,” Cox explained. Cox said. resurfaced in a contract that funds to the county schools worth of percentage points [email protected] deciding the outcome of “U.S. 74 will be widened to 32 DOT officials in Robeson will be let in December 2013. included Whiteville City this poll, it was one of the Schools Superintendent tightest matchups so far. Thomas Hager but incor- The traditionalists who rectly referred to him as Stimulus “Hagger.” want to keep their big Sun- Continued from page 1-A day evening flled with hot plays, cool commercials –––––––––––––– and an A-list halftime act million in total allocations for County Manager Bill Clark result in the construction of it says to me ‘pay it back’,” each year were slightly out- the state in 2009 and 2010. called about the memo. a new building at Old Dock Hager said. numbered by those wanting The finger of God touches With direct allocations “I think we could apply School that will house six Hager added that $12.5 mil- your life when you make a it all on Saturday night. Fi- made to the five largest local for some of these and we will classrooms and replace a lion was a small amount to friend. nal score? 51-46 in favor of education authorities in the take this weekend to review it, dilapidated 1940s portion of divide by 110. Mary Dawson Hughes a new Superbowl Saturday. state (Mecklenburg, Cumber- come up with ideas and talk to the school. “That is not a whole lot of The other 3 percent said land, Forsyth, Guilford and some folks.” Commissioners approved dollars,” Hager said. “We want FRANK THEATRES they wanted the big game Wake) those entities cannot Faulk said the county the measure separate from to be real cautious.” COASTAL on “Some other day of the apply for these funds. schools had not received any Commissioner James Pre- STADIUM 10 week.” It is a small amount of federal funds from this par- vatte’s request that it be ap- Nicole Cartrette money compared to the num- ticular allocation. proved during budget talks Showtimes (910) 754-7469 This Week: Time for a trim? 910-642-4104 ext. 225 www.FRANKTHEATRES.com ber of LEA’s in the state but “We have not gotten any,” later in the year and that the [email protected] 5200 Bridgers Road Columbus County Schools Faulk said, adding that on the Whiteville City Schools and Superintendent Alan Faulk surface it appeared that the Southeastern Community said Friday the school district loans afforded 50 percent debt College be appropriated pro- would likely make several ap- forgiveness. portional amounts based on plications for the funds that The announcement comes their student enrollment. Your questions answered can be used for new projects just days after county commis- Whiteville City Schools Su- Short on Money? at Whiteville.com not associated with stadiums sioners approved a $750,000 perintendent Thomas Hager or athletic facilities. capital outlay appropriation said his office was exploring “We are going to give it a for the county schools. The the possibilities but was cau- We Can Help! Whiteville.com shot,” Faulk said, adding that funds will be used to fund a tious about it. Photos he was “real excited” when $1.5 million project that will “When I see the word bond We Offer Personal Loans from of the Week $1,000.00 to $3,000.00* Warm days upset Ghosts We like to say YES! Continued from page 1-A Your tax return prepared here; bees’ work schedule ous owner. He never mentioned By RAY WYCHE “If they build up their pop- anything like that. make us your one stop shop! Staff Writer ulation, there’ll be too many “I am not saying I don’t bees for a hive,” he added. 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Michallia Ward Natalie Malpass Travon King Jaclyn Ray Nathan Norris Brooke Andrews Logan Brown Matthew Hester Meg Garner Nine seniors named ‘outstanding’ by Whiteville Optimists By FULLER ROYAL as an Optimist Outstanding grandmother has always been sity baseball and the FFA. also likes bowling. ored to be chosen to join this Staff Writer Youth,” she said. “There are around for me to express my He is on the school’s bowling She was a junior marshal wonderful group.” several truly amazing seniors thoughts whenever needed,” team and serves as president and participated in the Global Brown is active in the The Whiteville Optimist at East Columbus. Having he said. of the National Honor Society. Awareness Opportunity Ex- school’s jazz band, marching Club recognized nine high this opportunity to represent From South Columbus He serves on the Youth Lead change in Denmark. An Honor band and concert band. He is school seniors for their out- my school is one I do not take High School, the first honoree Columbus Committee. Roll student she is also SGA on the bowling team and he standing work last Monday lightly.” was 18-year-old Jaclyn Ray, the Outside of school, he is a president and a member of the is treasurer for the Tri-Music during the club’s annual youth She plays high school ten- daughter of Shawn Elliott and member of the Straight-n- Tri-M Society. Honors Society. appreciation night. nis and is involved with the Tracy Ray. Arrow Archery Club, church She was the 2011-12 Wen- Outside of school, he is Students from the Colum- student council, the Beta Club, “I am very thankful to be youth and a Bluegrass gospel dy’s Heisman female represen- active with bodybuilding and bus Career and College Acad- the National Honor Society selected as an Optimist Out- group. He likes to hunt and tative at her school. personal fitness. He likes to emy, East Columbus High and the theatre department. standing Youth,” she said. “To play church-league softball. Her favorite classes are read and to work out at Body School, South Columbus High “I am extremely active in be chosen out of so many is a He was a North Carolina physics and jazz band. Shapers in Tabor City. He also School, West Columbus High Girl Scouts and am president privilege. Only two students Governor’s School partici- “Ms. Wright and Mr. Nick enjoys running and cooking. School and Whiteville High of the Hallsboro United Meth- were chosen from my school, pant, a junior marshal, a del- have always pushed their stu- His honors include the School were honored by the odist Church Youth Fellow- so I am honored to be one.” egate for the 7th District Con- dents to work past what they Woodman of the World U.S. club as their families and ship,” she said. A member of the National gressional Youth Summit and believe is their potential,” History Award, the Grandioso school representatives looked During her junior year, Honor Society, she also sings a nominee for the Morehead- she said. Band Award and induction on. she was chief marshal and in the school’s Mane Attrac- Cain, Park, Levine and Gladys She wants to attend either into the Beta Club. An Honor Seventeen-year-old Michal- received an award from Wood- tion and inspiration choirs. Baars scholarships. UNC-Chapel Hill or Campbell Roll student, he was a junior lia Ward was selected by the men of the World. She was She is a member of the His favorite class is anat- University to major in phar- marshal last year. Columbus Career and Col- voted homecoming queen this marching band and serves as omy. macy with a minor in business Physics is his favorite class. lege Academy as the school’s year and served as a delegate the president of the Choral “I learned about the body administration. “It is the most challenging honoree. to the 52nd National Council Club. and the medicines used for She would like to be a phar- class I’ve taken to date, yet re- “I feel honored to be select- Session for the Girls Scouts Outside of school, she is different diseases,” he said. macist in a Triangle area warding with knowledge and ed as an Optimist Outstanding USA. She is also a finalist in active with her church youth He want to attend either hospital system and some day earning your grade.” Youth,” said the daughter of the scholars program at East group and the mission trips Campbell University of North open her own retail pharmacy. He plans to attend East Murray and Emma Ward. “To Carolina University. they take. She competes on a Carolina State University to She said the most interest- Carolina University to study be chosen out of the whole She considers herself a dance team and works as an major in either chemistry or ing thing about her is that physical therapy. senior class at CCCA makes “math geek.” assistant dance instructor. She pharmacy. despite being raised in a rural He said the most interest- me feel as if my hard work is “I love any math class,” also sings in the youth choir. He said the most interest- county she had the opportu- ing thing about him is he is being recognized.” she said. She was chief marshal last ing thing about him is he nity to travel to Denmark. a bodybuilder and an avid She is a member of the She plans to attend ECU to year and a N.C. Governor’s “strives for perfection. I want “While there, we became fitness enthusiast. National Honor Society and major in biology. School participant. A member to have a full understanding stranded for 10 days due to a “Healthy eating and nutri- the school’s culinary program. “My goal is to become a of the National Honor Society, of whatever I am involved n volcanic eruption. This op- tion have become my life,” She is also an ambassador for cardiovascular surgeon,” she she was a nominee for the and I will not stop until I fully portunity really increased my he said. “I hope to spread my the school. said. Morehead-Cain Scholarship understand it.” global awareness and made me healthy eating habits and life- Outside of school, she’s She said the most interest- at UNC-Chapel Hill. He said his parents have appreciate my home country, style to many populations.” active with her church youth ing thing about her is that Her favorite activity is sing- been his primary influences. state and community.” He said his primary influ- group and with babysitting. she has been a Girl Scout for ing with Mane Attraction. “They were always there She said many people have ence has been his father “for She also holds a cleaning posi- 13 years. “We have performed at so for support and help,” he said. influenced her. being so persevering through tion at her church. Her biggest influence has many places, including the He also includes Jesus “I am very thankful for the his life. He encourages me to Her favorite class is World been Juliette Gordon Low, the Alabama Theater,” she said. Christ. Christian influences in my life make a name for myself and Literature. founder of the Girl Scouts. “This has given me so many “He leads my life and He which include my grandpar- to be successful in all aspects “I adore English and study- “She has truly inspired me opportunities.” guides my paths,” he said. ents, James and Kay Hayes, of life.” ing various types of literature in the way that she made a She wants to attend East Brooke Andrews, 17, was as well as my parents,” she Whitevlle High School’s interests me,” she said. difference in the lives of girls Carolina University to major the first honoree at West Co- said. “Mrs. Heather Herring first honoree was Matthew While she wants to attend around the world,” she said. “I in biology and ultimately be- lumbus high school. and Mrs. Heather McPherson Hester. SCC to major in criminal jus- hope to be the kind of person come a pathologist. “It is an outstanding honor have always encouraged me “It feels amazing and is a tice, she hopes to work some she was. I want to impact lives She said the most interest- and privilege to be recognized to follow my dreams and go great honor,” said the 17-year- day as an editor with The News 100 years from now.” ing thing about her is she has by our local Optimist Club,” where there is no path and old son of Pam and Charles Reporter. Eighteen-year-old Travon helped with three bully-pre- said the daughter of Michael leave my mark. All of the West Hester. “It is a great honor to She said the most interest- King is the other honoree from vention assemblies through- and Crystal Andrews. “The Columbus High School teach- be chosen from so many hard- ing thing about her is that she ECHS. out the community. Optimist Club instills beliefs ers I have had have been huge working students for this.” has no difficulty in going to “I am honored,” said the She said her parents have that all young people should influences in my life.” Hester is active with the class and keeping up with her son of Shazone Avery and been her primary influences. apply to their lives.” Seventeen-year-old Logan school’s marching, jazz and studies. Tracy King, of his selection. “My mom has taught me She is active with her Brown is the second honoree concert bands. He is the se- She said one major influ- “I feel that this is an excellent how to reason and stay calm school’s marching, jazz and from WCHS. nior drum major this year. He ence on her has been her opportunity to join a lifetime in hectic situations,” she said. concert bands, the Fellowship “I feel very honored and is a member of the National mother. commitment to excellence.” “My dad has helped me devel- of Christian Athletes, the Stu- humbled,” said the son of Lisa Honor Society and works in “Even when times are He is active at school in op a point of view on several dent Government Association and Shawn Brown. “I am hon- See Optimists, page 11-A rough, she never gives up the ROCAME, NEXT State Robot- things concerning life.” and the Future Farmers of fight,” she said. Another influ- ics, the Beta Club, the National Nathan Norris is the sec- America. ence has been Harry Norris. Honor Society and school ond SCHS honoree. 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JK Powell Blvd. (701 Bypass) s 640-1550 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012 Crime briefs White’s prison term Cooper gets prison Sex Copper delayed until Sept. in car larceny plea Eric Samuel Jones Jr., 22, of R o n a l d ! PRISON TERM OF a charge of being a *OHN 7AYNE #OO- /LD ,UMBERTON 2OAD Fayetteville, has been arrested (OWELL 'OINS 120 days for Christo- habitual felon. per, 30, of Bladen- north of Evergreen on a charge of engaging in a Jr., 35, of PHER "RITT 7HITE 7HITES PRIOR RE- boro, was sent to ON .OV first-degree sex offense with 7HITEVILLE OF 7HITEVILLE WAS DE- cord includes con- prison for 10 to 12 7 H I L E % V E R S a girl under the age of 13 in was placed layed until after Sept. victions for forgery, months last week was trying to get Columbus County during the on probation 12 this year when he breaking and enter- after he pleaded in Cooper’s vehicle month of May 2007, according for 30 months pleaded in Superior ing and larceny four Superior Court here started by connect- to Clerk of Court and Sheriff ’s in Superior Court here last week times, assault on a to theft of a vehicle ing jumper cables, records. Court here Goins to fraud and larceny law enforcement of- from a man who be- Dowless and Cooper last week af- White Cooper involving scrap metal friended him and his ter he pleaded to breaking and ficer, fleeing twice stole Evers’ wallet, stolen and then sold. girlfriend. pushed him aside and stole his ENTERING THE VACANT #ONmANDY TO ELUDE ARREST UNAUTHORIZED Rape Britt will be on probation The prison term will be "UICK building in the county’s indus- use of a vehicle, and lar- Billy Junior Cribb, 28, of for two years, and another served concurrently with an Cooper’s prior record in- trial park, and stealing copper ceny, plus issuing worthless Savannah Road, Tabor City, prison term of 12 to 15 months unknown term for an unknown cludes convictions for unau- wire and grounding bars. checks and defrauding the was arrested last week on two WAS SUSPENDED (IS PLEA DEAL CRIME !CCORDING TO THE $E- THORIZED USE OF A VEHICLE IN 'OINS WAS CAUGHT AT THE Employment Security Com- charges of first-degree rape also included a dismissal of partment of Correction’s web- 2010, conspiracy in possession scene last February by a sher- mission. involving a girl under the age site, Cooper’s latest conviction of medication with intent to IFFS DEPUTY 'OINS WAS lNED of 13, according to warrants was in Bladen County in Janu- sell, common-law robbery in $100, and a prison term of five obtained by Sheriff’s Detective ARY IN A CASE WHERE HE WAS 2010, assault on a female in to six months was suspended. Rene Trevino. Smith had six weapons charged with possession of 2002, injury to property in 2005, (IS PRIOR RECORD SHOWED A CON- Cribb is charged with hav- drugs with intent to sell. and communicating threats, viction for assault on a female ing sex with the girl between #OOPER AND ,ACI *O $OWLESS also in 2005. in 2010. Jan. 1 and Feb. 28, 2011, and during arrest for drugs 27, also of Bladenboro, con- Dowless pleaded in the same again between March 1 and Thurston Demitch- the cocaine offense at VINCED 7ILLIAM #LYDE %VERS case as Cooper in December, March 31 last year. DWLR ELL 3MITH OF /LD his home, and is also of Bladenboro, to drive them to and was placed on probation. S a k i a Boardman Road, Ev- charged with main- D e m o n i c a l ergreen, was arrested taining his single- “ C r i c k e t ” Feb. 8 for possession wide mobile home as Bellamy, 35, of cocaine with intent a place to keep and Deferred prosecution for teen Probation OF 7HITE- to sell and six charges sell illegal drugs. Donna Jo Massey, IS /WEN (OBSON -OR- Matthew ville, pleaded of possession of a Smith was con- OF 7ILMINGTON GAN OF 7ILMING- Scott Tittle, to two counts firearm by a felon on VICTED IN -ARCH pleaded to posses- ton, whose charges 20, of Blad- of driving Bellamy warrants obtained by Smith of possession of co- sion of methamphet- are awaiting dispo- enboro, was WITH A REVOKED LICENSE $7,2 Sheriff’s Drug Detective Sgt. caine. There were four shot- amine with intent to sition. Morgan was put on pro- in Superior Court here last Barett Thompson. guns and two rifles in his sell here in Superior seen by a Brunswick bation for week, and was sent to jail for Smith was charged with home. Court last week, and County deputy last a year here 60 days. was given deferred June with a motorcy- last week af- Bellamy had appealed Dis- prosecution in her cle and scooter, both ter he plead- Massey Tittle trict Court convictions last plea deal. stolen, in a pickup ed in Supe- year where she got 120 days in Expired tag leads to chase Massey will be on probation, truck that stopped in Riegel- rior Court to misdemeanor one case, and 60 days in a sec- 7HITEVILLE 0OLICE /FFI- car wrecked at the intersec- TRANSFERRED TO .EW (ANOVER wood. larceny in a fraud case involv- OND 3PEEDING CHARGES OF IN CER !NDREW 0ATE SPOTTED AN tion of Bish Ford Road where County, for a year and was sen- Eleven grams of “meth,” ING A COAT AT 7ALMART HERE A MPH ZONE IN ONE CASE AND expired license plate on a a stop sign and street sign TENCED TO DAYS IN JAIL n WITH plus morphine and several Tittle, and two other males, 70 in a 55 in the second were Chevrolet car here early Sun- were hit. credit for time served. items of drug paraphernalia #HANSLER ,EE (ELMSTETLER AND dismissed. day, and tried to stop the car, The male driver fled on This was her first criminal were found in the pickup by Co- John Michael McDonald, both Bellamy’s prior record but the driver sped away and FOOT ! FEMALE PASSENGER WAS CONVICTION (ER CO DEFENDANT lumbus County drug detectives. of Bladen County, were ar- shows three convictions for finally wrecked on Bitmore detained after police smelled rested for obtaining in January $7,2 IN AND TWO MORE 2OAD SOUTHEAST OF 7HITEVILLE marijuana in the car that was A GIFT CARD FROM 7ALMART in 2006. 0ATE SAID HE SAW THE CAR registered to a woman living for a jacket they had stolen. at 2:35 a.m. on Jefferson along Stanley Circle in the Mullins indicted, arrested (ELMSTETLER AND -C$ONALD Street, and the driver moved Brunswick community. pleaded, and one was given TO -ADISON 3TREET WHERE 0ATE 0ATE OBTAINED WARRANTS FOR credit for time served in jail, Fraud S h e r r y tried to get him to stop. The felony fleeing to elude, reck- in local shooting incident and the other was sent to pris- 7ATTS .AYLE driver sped away and led po- less driving, driving with a Jonathan Eugene TOOK PLACE ON *UNE on for 120 days, with credit OF ,IVE LICE TO 3OUTH 7HITEVILLE AND revoked license and having -ULLINS *R OF at the intersection of for nearly the same number /AK 3TREET to Bitmore Road before the an expired license plate. 7HITEVILLE AND #HAD- -ARTIN ,UTHER +ING of days. This was Tittle’s first Tabor City, bourn, was arrested *R !VENUE AND #AL- conviction. has been ar- recently on indict- houn Street. r e s t e d o n ments relating to a (E IS CHARGED WITH three counts Pleads in store thef case June 2011 shooting WOUNDING #RAIG ,E- !LICIA +AY ,OVETT attempting to remove Mullins of fraud in- INCIDENT IN 7HITE- GRANT 'RAHAM IN THE Larceny OF .# %AST an anti-shoplifting volving a sto- Nayle ville where two brothers were calf and ankle of the left leg, B r i a n n a len Food Stamp card at Tabor Tabor City, was given device from clothing injured. AND CAUSING 'RAHAMS BROTHER .ICOLE #UM- City grocery stores. deferred prosecution in Belk, and assault- The charges had been dis- to injure his hand scaling a MINGS OF 4ABOR #ITY 0OLICE $ETECTIVE here last week in ing an employee who missed in District Court last fence to escape the gunfire. ( A L L S B O RO ,T *ERRY 3ARVIS OBTAINED THE Superior Court af- stopped her from leav- year for an unknown reason. Mullins was convicted of pleaded to WARRANTS THAT SHOW .AYLE USED ter she pleaded in a ing the business. Mullins is charged with the felony of conspiracy to two counts the Food Stamp card three case where she was ,OVETT WILL BE ON assault with a deadly weapon COMMIT ARMED ROBBERY IN of misde- charged with larceny probation for six INmICTING SERIOUS INJURIES AS- plus possession of cocaine in times on Feb. 5 to buy groceries Lovett meanor lar- AT &OOD ,ION IN 4ABOR #ITY AND from a merchant, and months, and is re- sault with a deadly weapon, 2006, and possession of a fire- QUIRED TO PERFORM HOURS OF ceny in Su- TWICE AT THE )'! GROCERY THERE assault on a store employee. and possession of a firearm arm by a felon in 2008, accord- Cummings community service. This was perior Court The amounts of money in- ,OVETT WAS ARRESTED IN by a felon in the incident that ing to Clerk of Court records. her first conviction. here last week, and was sen- VOLVED SHOWED AT &OOD March 2011 for disabling and TENCED TO DAYS IN JAIL ,ION AND AND IN Cummings was arrested in THE )'! PURCHASES June 2010 for breaking into her Attempted trafcking plea father’s home in Bolton and Another DWLR conviction R o b e r t J a m a r prison for 120 days, 2ODRIEQUEZ 'OMEZ -C.EILL appealed a District Court con- stealing several items, includ- !VANT OF (UF F- with credit for time Cocaine OF 7HITEVILLE WAS CONVICT- viction last June where he was ing a shotgun. Cummings was man Street, Chad- SERVED !NOTHER 7ILLIAM +YLE (ARWOOD ed last week of driving with a ALSO lNED (E WAS lNED also arrested for breaking into bourn, was placed on prison term of 16 OF 7HITEVILLE WAS SENT TO REVOKED LICENSE $7,2 FOR THE $200 last week. her grandmother’s home in probation for three to 20 months was jail for 60 days, with credit for fourth time after he pleaded to (IS PRIOR RECORD SHOWED (ALLSBORO AND STEALING JEWELRY years here last week suspended for the time served, here last week the charge in Superior Court $7,2 CONVICTIONS IN AND and firearms. after he pleaded in probation, and a fine after he pleaded in Superior here. $7) CONVICTIONS IN Cummings had no prior Superior Court to at- of $250. Court to possession of drug -C.EILL WILL BE ON PROBA- AND ASSAULT ON A FEMALE criminal record. Co-defendant tempted trafficking in Avant !VANTS PRIOR CON- paraphernalia in a possession tion for a year, with a 120-day IN AND AND INJURY TO in the Bolton case was Brandon opium /heroin in prescription victions show four cases of of cocaine case. PRISON TERM SUSPENDED (E PROPERTY IN AND $EAVER ,ENNON OF 7HITE- medication. POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA n (ARWOOD WAS ARRESTED ON !VANT WAS ALSO SENT TO three times in 2010. VILLE #HARGES AGAINST ,ENNON THE CHARGE LAST *ULY (IS PRIOR were dismissed after he was record showed convictions for Bicyclist hurt here sent to prison in a Brunswick possession of drug parapher- Terry Jerome Baldwin, 23, after hit at approximately 30 30 hours community service ordered County case involving robbery nalia in 2010 and two last year OF 7HITEVILLE WAS INJURED &EB mph by the pickup at 6:31 p.m. AND mEEING TO ELUDE AUTHORI- for driving with a revoked 4IMOTHY $ETRON 3TEPHENS powder and crack cocaine, plus 7 when he pedaled his bicycle 'ORDON &REDRICK 7ESTHAVER ties. license. of Tabor City, was placed on pro- marijuana, with intent to sell, into the path of a pickup truck 81, of Chadbourn, was the bation for two years, and ordered LAST &EBRUARY ! PRISON TERM on U.S. 701 Bypass in front of pickup driver and was not to perform 30 hours of commu- of four to five months was sus- Break-ins, thefs noted (ILLS &OOD STORE POLICE REPORT hurt. nity service after he pleaded here pended. Baldwin, using earphones Baldwin was trying to cross last week in Superior Court to Stephens’ prior record The following were victims of a break-in and/or theft re- and not wearing reflective the highway from west to east possession of cocaine. SHOWED A CONVICTION FOR $7) ported on date shown: clothing, was knocked 50 feet and was hit as he moved into Stephens was arrested on in 2003, and possession of mari- s &EB n 4ONNIE 7ELLS $UNCAN .ORTH ,EE 3TREET 7HITEVILLE onto the shoulder of the road the inside lane. charges of possession of both juana in 2002. n BREAK IN OF VEHICLE THEFT OF CIGARETTES CASH s &EB n 2ALPH .ANCE 3ONS #ONTRACTORS 4OMMIE 7OOTEN 2OAD #HADBOURN n BREAK IN THEFT OF TWO STAINLESS STEEL TRUCK fenders. s &EB n !MBER 2ENEE -INCEY /LD 3TAKE 2OAD #HADBOURN n THEFT OF .IKON #OOLPIX CAMERA s &EB n ,AVERNE "ELLAMY 7HITEVILLE n BREAK IN OF VEHICLE ALONG 3TANLEY #IRCLE 7HITEVILLE THEFT OF -OSSBERG GAUGE shotgun. s &EB n 3ARAH *UHL 2ITENOUR 4OMMIE 7OOTEN 2OAD #HAD- BOURN n BREAK IN THEFT OF .IKON CAMERA 0ANASONIC 46 TWO PEARL NECKLACES CAKE KNIFE AND SERVER .INTENDO 7II GAME SYSTEM lVE $6$S SHOTGUN 3AVAGE RImE 2#! 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Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012 -- 5A Hector McNeill is awarded the Long Leaf Pine Award By CLARA CARTRETTE in the car with you, I’ll need “All the girls liked Hector,” News Editor these things.’ Hector’s nephew he said. “We asked a girl why Jim always called him Uncle they liked Hector and she said Hector McNeill was award- Heckerd, but I call him Heckler. ‘because he’s got a lot of freck- ed North Carolina’s highest He’s hell-hacked me a long time les.’ In the third grade every- civilian award in a Feb. 4 cer- and I wrote a song about him body got promoted but me and emony, with a little mischie- so he could go home and say it Hector; we had to repeat. Some vous “roasting” by the master was his most miserable night,” said we missed too many days of ceremonies and some good Dale added with a laugh. and we asked the teacher. She toe-tapping music by a band of Even though the song was a said ‘Y’all are just dumb. When local musicians. “roast,” Hector patted his foot you get older you need to find Rep. Dewey Hill, who served to the tune and at the end, Dale a job but I don’t think you’ll in the U.S. Navy during World waved to Hector and said, “I amount to much.” War II when Hector was serv- love you, Boy.” He said he and Hector ing in the U.S. Marines, pre- Dale said when he needs served in the war together sented Hector The Long Leaf help with his grammar he “and they put me in the galley Pine Award signed by Gov. Bev calls grammatically correct to wash dishes, but I did not Perdue. The event was hosted Wanda Diefes, when he needs share that with the governor.” by the Columbus County Fair to be politically correct he calls Hill said Gov. Perdue would Board at the fairgrounds in Hector, “and I guess I’m just like to have been there to make Rep. Dewey Hill presents the Long Leaf Pine Award to Hector McNeill. appreciation for Hector’s input incorrect,” he added. the presentation but was un- in the fair through the years. He recalled that Hector once able to. He was especially involved in took his World War II friend, “You ain’t gonna sing, are Special Friends Day, a special Medal of Honor winner Jack you?” Dale asked when Hector time set aside for the mentally Lucas, to the Fourth of July was ushered to sit at the front. and physically challenged. celebration in Southport and “Not like you, I hope,” Hec- Dale McPherson was master they sat around and told sto- tor retorted, then thanked of ceremonies and presided ries and had a wonderful time. the fair board, and his family over Hector’s “roast,” complete “He has a strange wit but and friends for attending. He with a song he wrote especially everybody loves him, and he’s said he worked with the fair for the occasion. Recognizing hardheaded and had the forti- board some and thought it was Hector’s sharp wit and his tude to fight like he did (dur- wonderful that they started never missing an opportunity ing the war). But I’ve seen the the fair. He noted that Hill had to show it off, many times at gentler side of him during sponsored special recognition the expense of friends, Dale Handicapped Day (now called for his friend Jack Lucas and turned it around on Hector. Special Friends Day) at the another person in Raleigh, Dale, Wanda and Darryl County Fair. Hector was in- and told the story to legislators Diefes, Karen and Richard volved in getting that started about their failing third grade. Gore started the program with and once when he was enjoying “Jack was the best example several musical selections, watching the children jump up of having a real true friend,” with Dale “roasting” Hector and down having so much fun, he said. “When my wife got along the way. I saw a little tear in his eye.” sick and was in intensive care, “I knew Hector when the Dale completed his “roast” I called Jack and he asked what moon was as big as a 50-cent by awarding a special prize to he could do. I told him to pray. piece and there were only three Hector, which he said the presi- Fourteen hours and 740 miles Johnny McNeill talks about his brother Hector. stars,” Dale quipped. He re- dent sent down since Hector is later he was knocking on my called telling Hector one time a die-hard Democrat. He gave door. He stayed 10 days and that he would sing to him and him a tall wood knot, which I’ll never forget it. Jack was Hector replied: “Oh my God, he called the Knot Head Award the youngest person to receive don’t sing!” He said he once “because he’s the biggest knot the Medal of Honor. He was 15 rode to the County Fair Asso- head around.” when he went in (the Marines). ciation’s annual meeting with Before presenting Hector He died a couple of years ago. Hector, who had on earmuffs. The Long Leaf Pine Award, We traveled a lot together, all “I was sweating and he had Rep. Hill noted that he and over the country. A friend is on earmuffs,” Dale said. “I told Hector go back a long way, and the most valuable thing you him the heater was working he first remembers him from can have. Money you can lose.” but Hector said, “If I’ve got second grade. He added his Hector introduced Glo- to spend two and a half hours own spins to Hector’s “roast.” ria Key, a nurse who took care of his mother, his sister, brother-in-law, sister-in-law and his wife before they died. She trained in Boston, Mass., where she had famous patients such as Rose Kennedy and Ann Landers. Hector’s brother Johnny McNeill recalled the two hap- piest days of his life. “I was 7 years old when my sister told me I had a baby brother named Hector, and that was the second happiest day of my life. During World War II Hector’s ship came into Pearl Harbor. I was there and I knew where it was going, but he didn’t. I went on to Guam. I looked on the list and saw that Hector’s ship was coming in. Hector gets the Knot Head Award from Dale McPherson I had had a terrible dream. I signaled the boat and asked if Nurse Gloria Key has taken care of several McNeills. they had a corpsman named McNeill. They said ‘Oh, yes, I saw him this morning,’ and African American history that was the happiest moment of my life.” Hector said he was sick a couple of years ago suffering book now covers 400 years pneumonia and a bleeding A new, revised edi- (PR), Office of Archives ulcer, “about to buy the farm,” tion of “A History of and History, 4622 Mail he explained. He said he took African Americans Service Center, Raleigh, his first helicopter ride when in North Carolina” is NC 27699-4622. For credit he was transferred to another available from the N.C. card orders, call 919-733- hospital. Office of Archives and 7442, ext. 0 or visit the “I raised up and said History. The volume Historical Publications ‘ooorrrahhhh’ (a word made covers more than 400 Store. The book is also famous by Marines) and like years from the colo- available at local book- to scared them half to death,” nial period through the stores and Amazon.com. he said. early 21st century. For more informa- Hector talks about his friend Jack Lucas as Dale McPher- “I was mighty glad to Originally pub- tion call 919-733-4772, son holds the microphone. Hector’s daughter Georgean- hear it,” said his daughter lished in 1992, the book ext. 225. The Historical na stands behind him. Georgeanna. was the first one-vol- Publications Section ume survey of black is part of the N.C. De- history in the state. A partment of Cultural 2002 revised edition Resources. included a new chapter The N.C. Department examining the expand- of Cultural Resources ing political influence annually serves more of African Africans than 19 million people and the rise of black through its 27 historic politicians. The latest sites, seven history mu- edition brings the dis- seums, two art muse- cussion through the ums, the nation’s first historic presidential state-supported Sym- election of Barack Obama in Hatley Wadelington, assistant phony Orchestra, the State 2008. It also has a new cover professor of history at Shaw Library, the N.C. Arts Council, and updated index. University and St. Augustine’s and the State Archives. Authors include Dr. Jef- College. Cultural Resources champi- frey J. Crow, deputy secretary “A History of African ons North Carolina’s creative of the N.C. Department of Americans in North Carolina” industry, which employs near- Cultural Resources in the Of- (paperbound; pp.xii, 292; illus- ly 300,000 North Carolinians fice of Archives and History; trations; index 2011) sells for and contributes more than $41 Dr. Paul D. Escott, Reynolds $21.35, which includes tax and billion to the state’s economy. Darryl and Wanda Diefes, Dale McPherson, Karen and Richard Gore, left to right, en- Professor of History at Wake shipping. Order from the His- To learn more, visit www.nc- tertain. Forest University; and Flora J. torical Publications Section culture.com 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012 Engagements
Wellons Mace Williams Charles M. Grantham Hope Rebecca Shuping Mrs. William Garrett Brown Brian Nicholas High Willis and Shirley Burroughs with anniversary guests Williams- Brown-Gurkin Grantham Shuping-High vows spoken Mr. and Mrs. John Paul Olive V. Shuping of Couple celebrates 50th anniversary Williams Jr. of Marion, S. C. Whiteville and George H. Shup- Natalie Bern Gurkin of announce the engagement ing of Hallsboro announce the Ayden and William Garrett Shirley and Willis Bur- lius and Maggie Rich Tedder. in the Williams Township of their daughter, Wellons engagement of their daughter, Brown of Pine Hall were mar- roughs of the Williams Town- She worked as a cosmetologist community, son of Garland Mace, to Charles McKellar Hope Rebecca, to Brian Nicho- ried at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31 at ship community celebrated in Whiteville after graduating and Lizzie Gore Burroughs. Grantham, son of Mr. and Mrs. las High, son of Belita High Rountree Christian Church their 50th wedding anniver- from Whiteville High School. He graduated from Williams Vardell Gaines Grantham Jr. and the late Donald W. High of in Ayden. Pastor Keith Gard- sary with a gathering of fam- She was a stay at home mom Township High School and es- of Fairmont. Whiteville. ner officiated the double ring ily and friends on Dec. 29 in for many years after that, then tablished Burroughs Tire Ser- Miss Williams, a graduate The bride-elect is the grand- ceremony. Lumberton. became a teacher’s assistant vice circa 1950 where he still of the University of South daughter of the late Thomas The bride is the daughter The couple met while cruis- as Williams Township School works. Willis was a founding Carolina and Francis Marion and Rena Vaughn of Whiteville of David and Liz Gurkin of ing Madison Street in down- where she retired last year. Her member of Williams Township University, is a registered and Mary Shuping and the Ayden and granddaughter of town Whiteville. hobbies include gardening and Volunteer Fire Department nurse at Marion Regional late Brooks Shuping of Wilm- Mr. and Mrs. Tedddie Wright of The Burroughes have two spoiling her grandchildren. and served as chief of the de- Hospital. ington. She graduated from Edenton, Mary Kathryn Bright sons, Layne and wife Lora of Willis was born and raised partment for many years. Mr. Grantham graduated Whiteville High School, South- Gurkin of Ayden, formerly of Jacksonville, Fla., and Brett from the University of North eastern Community College Whiteville, and the late Worth Burroughs of Whiteville, who Carolina at Chapel Hill and with an associate degree in Wicker Gurkin. She graduated hosted their golden wedding Art exhibit SCC Art Club is the information technology nursing, and UNC Wilmington from N. C. State University anniversary party. They also seeks donated director at Marion Regional with a B.S. in nursing. She with a B.S. in biological en- have four grandchildren. at UNCP Hospital. is employed with Columbus gineering and is an associate Also attending their party The work of Pembroke art- materials for An April 28 wedding is County Healthcare. engineer for Hospira Pharma- were Shirley’s sister, Judy Ted- ist Shelia Godwin is displayed planned. The groom-elect is the ceuticals. der Hawley and David Hawley in the Museum of the Native ‘Make a Blanket’ grandson of Reba McKeithan The groom is the son of of Hope Mills, Ellen Tedder, American Resource Center at The Southeastern Commu- and the late Roy McKeithan of Connie R. Brown of Pine Hall Harold and Donna Tedder, Pam UNC Pembroke until April 30. nity College Art Club is seek- Ash and the late Charles High and the late Michael A. Brown. and Travis Wilkerson, Ken and The museum is located in Old ing donated materials to make Births and Vivian High of Whiteville. He received a B.S. degree in Ginger Davenport, Brittany Main. blankets for Columbus County He graduated form Columbus biological systems engineering Tedder and Luke Bullard of “Shelia’s Sunflowers” is an children who are seriously ill, Pope Christian Academy and South- from Virginia Polytechnical Rockingham, Joyce Tedder exhibit of art, craft and design traumatized, or otherwise in David L. and Jeannie Miller eastern Community College’s Institute and an M.S. degree in and Brandi Devane of Eliza- from an artist whose work is need. Pope of Morganton announce basic law enforcement training agricultural engineering from bethtown, Marilyn Ward of bright, refreshing and acces- Make a Blanket Day, to be the birth of twins, William program and is employed by N. C. State University. He is a Whiteville and Shawn Strick- sible. The exhibit shows off held March 4, is an activity (Will) Lewis, 6 pounds 2 ounc- the Columbus County Sheriff’s product support representative land of Cerro Gordo. Godwin’s many talents, and the of Project Linus, a non-profit es, and Lillian Anne, 5 pounds, Department. with Kioti Tractor in Wendell. Shirley was born and raised displays of American Indian organization that distributes on Nov. 16 at Carolinas Medical An April 21 wedding is They live in Momeyer. in Whiteville, daughter of Ju- regalia is a showstopper. Center in Charlotte. planned at Whiteville United An opening reception for blankets to children to pro- vide love, a sense of security, Paternal grandparents are Methodist Church. “Shelia’s Sunflowers” will be Billy and Ruth Pope of Monroe. warmth, and comfort. held Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 Maternal grandparents are Ed The SCC Art Club welcomes p.m., in the Native American and Mary Miller of Western Omega Chapter donations of kid friendly cot- Resource Center. The public is Prong. invited and refreshments will ton fabrics, flannel or fleece meets Tursday be served. that can be packaged into kits The Omega Chapter of Del- “She made the regalia for for making small blankets, Garrell ta Kappa Gamma of Columbus her granddaughter, and it is a which average 45-48 inches David and Brittney McPher- County will meet Thursday, part of the exhibit,” said Becky square. Batting donations, as son Garrell of Chadbourn Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. t Dale’s Sea- Goins, assistant museum di- well as knitted or crocheted announce the Jan. 26 birth of food of Whiteville. RSVP is rector. “This is a multi-media blankets from smoke-free a daughter, Ryleigh Madison, exhibit with everything from requested by calling 642-5770 homes are also welcome. Do- in Columbus Regional Health- by Feb. 14. textiles, gourds, paintings, nated cotton yarns will be used care. She weighed 8 pounds 14 drawings and other mixed me- Thommi Stammer will be to embellish the edge of basic ounces. in charge of the program and dia pieces.” blankets. Grandparents are James In Godwin’s artist statement, Gayle Stoll will give the devo- Donations may be deliv- and Rhonda McPherson of tion. she said: “I feel inspired by na- ered to September Krueger, Whiteville and Joey and Rhon- ture’s color, found objects and art instructor, in D-Building, da Garrell of Chadbourn. everyday visual beauty. Vincent which is located behind the au- Great-grandparents are Daniel Garden Club Van Gogh once said, ‘Color in ditorium. Terri McPherson is and Hazel Nance of Whiteville, a picture is like enthusiasm in also accepting donations in the Harold and Ruby Register of meets Friday life’. I think, sketch, paint and Nakina, Floyd and Jean Gar- create realistically and from Cartrette Technology Center. The Whiteville Garden Club For more information about rell of Chadbourn, and John will meet Friday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 the heart. “When I begin any and Veta Byrd of Whiteville. design, whether it is a painting, Make a Blanket Day, contact a.m. at Hilda Ray’s home. craft project or regalia design, Krueger at (910) 642-7141, ext. Hostesses are Susan Wood, I first visualize what I want 379 or [email protected]. Small who will give the program, Es- to achieve in a piece that will Casey Daniel and Whitney ther Scott and Hilda Ray. be unique and something that Harwood Small of Whiteville Hilda Ray reads to frst graders has never been done before or announce the Dec. 21 birth duplicated in its uniqueness… Liberty Tax of a son, Liam Wyatt, in New I believe that as an artist you Hanover Regional Medical Happy 6th Birthday Women’s Civic League gives should never stop creating in plans party, Center. He weighed 7 pounds mind, body or soul.” 13 ounces. McKenzie books, reads to frst graders Godwin is a graduate of yard sale for Grandparents are Tommy UNC Pembroke’s art program W. Harwood and Sheila F. Har- Four members of Whiteville Virginia Greer, Ruth Lanier, Gayle and is an art teacher in the Pub- Relay for Life wood of Whiteville, Danny L. February 13, 2012 Women’s Civic League read to Sally Smith and Hilda Ray read lic Schools of Robeson County. Small of Whiteville and Do- each of the eight first grade “Llama, Llama,” then pre- For more information con- Liberty Tax Service of reen L. Nance of Chadbourn. classes at Whiteville Primary sented the books to the teach- tact the Resource Center at Whiteville will have a roadside School as a project of the club’s ers to add to their classroom 521-6282 or e-mail becky.goins@ party and yard sale on Satur- education committee. collections. uncp.edu. day, Feb. 18, with all proceeds Nealey going to Relay for Life Robert Dale and Jennifer Located at 1018 N. J.K. Pow- Lloyd Nealey of Tabor City ell Blvd. near the new McDon- announce the Dec. 28 birth of ald’s, Liberty will offer hot a son, Caleb Dale, in Colum- bus Regional Healthcare. He dogs and drinks, there will be weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces. music and a bounce house for Maternal grandparents are kids. Anyone who has yard sale Dianne Smith of Whiteville items to donate to the cause and Doug Lloyd of Lumberton. may take them to Liberty Tax Maternal grandparents are between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Darrell Bryant of Lumberton For more information con- and the late Gary Dale Nealey tact Jimina at galaviz21@ of Tabor City. yahoo.com, or 625-7811. I You Love With My Whole Heart, They have a 4-year-old son, Mama Noah Adyn. #2488 Carolina Adventist Academy aviation students, second from left, Tatiana Davidson, Paige Davis, Tiana Moye, Kiana Berry, Brianna Boone and Michael Taylor, are shown They’re Little Bundles of Joy That with their teacher, Vonzel Chancy, left, and Richard O’Brien of Wilmington, the pilot who owned and few the Navajo, second from right. Happy 53rd Birthday Bring Lots Of Happiness In My Life “Daddy” “Pa-Pa” Happy Valentine’s Day! CAA students soar to new heights James Allen Six students from Carolina er in the USA or in another flight round table discussion Brianna, Lacie & Adventist Academy (CAA) country, aviation can be a part with the knowledge of the in Whiteville took their edu- of spreading the Third Angels’ students. cation goals to new heights Message.” Through Chancy’s con- John Brennan Paite when they took the controls A number of students, some tacts, CAA has received a of a Piper Navajo twin engine of whom were flying for the 1976 Cessna 150, donated to business airplane to complete first time, were so impressed the school by an organization the practical aspect of their with the experience that they called Build-a-Plane.org. The aviation class at CAA. have voiced their desire to be plane will be used for, among Vonzel Chancy, a commer- missionary aviators in addi- other things, maintenance in- cial licensed pilot and a li- tion to their educational goals. struction such as performing censed aircraft mechanic, is The pilot who owned and 100-hour inspection, naviga- From Loving Wife, Daughters the teacher and enjoys sharing flew the Navajo was Richard tion and communication in- and Cameron. We love you aviation with the students. He O’Brien, a member of the structions, airframe riveting so much and thank you for volunteers his time at CAA Wilmington SDA Church. He and instrument identification. everything that you have done as he acquaints students with is a veteran commercial li- Although it will not be used for for us. May God bless you to various facets of aviation flight instruction, the plane censed pilot with multi-engine see another 53 years. flight and maintenance. rating and has in excess of will add a tremendous blessing Love, Sarah, Cindy, Fronie “Our prime focus is mis- 3,000 hours of flight time. He to the CAA aviation program, sion,” Chancy states. “Wheth- was impressed in their pre- school officials said. and Cameron #2506 Love you! Papa John Paite #2498 The News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012--7A YWCA seeks SCC music faculty concert is Feb. 24 WoA nominations The Richard F. Burkhardt Nominations are being ac- Fine and Performing Arts Se- cepted for the YWCA Cape ries will present the Southeast- Fear Women of Achievement ern Community College music Awards. These awards honor faculty in concert on Friday, women and youth who demon- Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the strate outstanding leadership college auditorium. Faculty qualities as well as excellence, members performing will be accomplishments and commit- pianists Dr. Sharyn Edwards, ment in their careers, schools Jammin’ Larry McLendon and Jeannie and communities. Local musicians, from left, Richard Gore, Forrest Riggs Ulrich, in addition to vocalist Women in Brunswick, Co- and Fred Meekins with Bob Crutchfeld in the fore- Robin Fort and flautist Michael lumbus, New Hanover and ground, enjoy the camaraderie of a jam session at the Thompson. Pender counties may be nomi- home of Richard and Karen Gore. The Lake Waccamaw Edwards has concertized nated in nine categories: arts, Depot Museum will begin a monthly series of acoustic extensively throughout the business, communications, jam sessions Saturday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. Musicians - southeastern United States, education, environmental, experienced or beginners - may bring guitars, harmoni- health and wellness, public ser- as well as Russia in solo and cas, fddles, or other acoustic instruments and share chamber music recitals. In vice, volunteer, and the Rachel 1999 she made her New York Freeman Unsung Hero Award. in the fun. Singers and audience members are always debut at Weill Hall, Carnegie Seniors in high school are welcome. The museum is located on Flemington Drive, Hall and recorded her first CD nominated in the Youth Leader beside the fre station at Lake Waccamaw. For informa- on the Musikus label. She was Category and these awards in- tion, call 646-1992. also selected as an artist on the clude a $1,000 scholarship. International Artist Alliance “We are proud to host this roster. incredible night to honor and Produce Lady promotes love celebrate women and youth Her professional perfor- The Richard Burkhardt Fine and Performing Arts Series mances include appearing who have demonstrated both for local on Valentine’s Day will present the Southeastern Community College music leadership and achievement as soloist with the Charlotte faculty members who will be in concert on Friday, Feb. 24, Consumers are expected to s ,OCAL $INNER FOR 4WO n Symphony, Charlotte Reper- in their lives and have forged at 7:30 p.m. in the college auditorium include Dr. Sharyn spend upwards of $18 billion Make reservations at a restau- tory Orchestra, Charleston a path for others to follow,” rant that uses local ingredi- Edwards, seated; Michael Thompson, Larry McLendon on Valentine’s Day in 2012, ac- Symphony, and Fayetteville said Amy Kilgore, Women of cording to economic forecasts. ents for its menu, or visit the Jeannie Ulrich and Robin Fort, left to right. and Wilmington Symphony Achievement chairperson. The Produce Lady, a program Recipes section of The Produce orchestras. From 1989-91 she The deadline for nomina- that promotes North Carolina- Lady website to find a healthy was a touring artist with the Festival and Competition. Fort, an adjunct voice in- tions is March 1 at 5 p.m. Online grown foods, is encouraging dish to prepare at home for a N. C. Touring Artist Roster. McLendon, an adjunct pia- structor and SCC choral direc- nominations or the nomination consumers to help boost local personal touch. She holds a Doctorate of Music no instructor at SCC, earned a tor, earned a Master of Church forms are available at www. economies this February. As s ,OCAL &OOD "ASKETS n #RE- in piano performance from Master of Music in piano per- Music from the Southern Bap- ywca-lowercapefear.org or call lovebirds look for ways to show ate a custom collection of the University of South Caro- formance from UNC Greens- tist Theological Seminary in 799-6820 for more information. their affection, The Produce North Carolina specialty foods lina, a Master of Music in boro and a Bachelor of Arts Louisville, Ky., and a Bach- The Women of Achieve- Lady is helping to identify by filling a gift basket with piano performance from the from UNC Wilmington. He was elor of Music in voice from ment Awards will be held May unique gifts of local food. fresh apples, artisan cheese, University of Kentucky and guest soloist with the Wilm- Samford University in Bir- 10 at the Hilton Wilmington “If even a fraction of the one-of-a-kind sweet potato a Bachelor of Music in piano ington Symphony Orchestra mingham, Ala. She has been Riverside. money spent on Valentine’s crackers, a local wine, roasted performance at Mars Hill Col- and winner of the Wilmington adjunct professor at Furman Day presents went to gifting soynuts, gourmet pasta or even lege. Edwards’ students have Symphony Orchestra Student University and Indian River Free Books for Kids local foods, the positive impact chocolate-coated N.C. pecans. The Rube McCray Memorial won prizes in numerous piano Concerto Competition. Community College, among for farmers could be huge,” s 'IVE A 3HARE n #3!S ARE Library at Lake Waccamaw says Brenda Sutton, the face competitions. Presently, she is Ulrich, an adjunct piano others. growing in popularity and is offering a Free Books for of The Produce Lady program a music instructor in the music instructor and department Thompson, a flautist and ad- availability. Connect with a lo- Kids program that will run and one of its co-directors. As department at SCC, where she accompanist at SCC, is a gradu- junct woodwind instructor at cal farmer to purchase a share through March. Children ages a county Extension director teaches piano, music appre- ate of Bob Jones University SCC, earned a Bachelor of Arts of seasonal produce or locally 5 through 12 are eligible to in North Carolina, local foods ciation and theory, and coor- where she earned a Master’s in in music education and flute raised meat. CSA shares typi- participate, provided they have advocate and farmer herself, dinates the department. She music education. She teaches performance from Gardner cally offer a weekly basket of a valid library card in good Sutton and co-director Leah is also the director of the Dr. piano privately and is a church Webb University and a Master fresh fruits and vegetables standing. Chester-Davis have firsthand Sharyn Edwards Annual Piano pianist. in Music Education from UNC through spring and summer, To earn a free book, a child experience with the local foods Greensboro. In addition, he but most are accepting reserva- is required to make 10 or more movement and efforts to edu- has a specialist in education tions now. library visits with checkouts cate consumers about their degree from the University of s !DVENTURE IN !GRI TOURISM per calendar quarter. Friends food. Southern Mississippi. – Take a tour of a winery, of Rube McCray Memorial “There’s a common miscon- Thompson is also band di- visit and shop at a local farm Library will provide the free ception that local foods – par- rector at Central Middle School or discover historically pre- book selection, and children ticularly fruits and vegetables in Whiteville. served agricultural traditions are encouraged to participate – are not available during the Admission to the concert is winter in North Carolina,” at Biltmore Estate, Old Salem in the program. $10 per person, and tickets may says Chester-Davis. “In real- or other locations. be purchased at www.sccnc. ity, several farmers markets The Produce Lady program edu, by calling (910) 642-7141, Mustang Club are open through the winter includes a video series, month- ext. 260 or 320 or at the door. months and local foods are ly e-newsletter, farmers mar- Other exciting programs in available year-round.” ket appearances and website. this year’s SCC series include dinner, rafe Sutton and Chester-Davis Learn more at plantsforhu- the Dr. Sharyn Edwards Piano have a few ideas for Valentine’s manhealth.ncsu.eduor www. Festival and Competition fea- slated Feb. 18 Day food gifts: theproducelady.org. turing Steinway artist Michael Nakina Middle School’s Rickman, March 15-17; “The Mustang Club will have a fun- Parchman Hour,” a moving draiser dinner and raffle on Parks and rec ofers grants production commemorating Saturday, Feb. 18, with a $2,000 The Columbus County a league is interested in sub- the 50th anniversary of the grand prize. Parks and Recreation Depart- mitting an application contact Freedom Riders, March 22; and The event will include a ment is accepting applications Julie M. Strickland at 640-6624 the High School Honors Jazz steak dinner for two for $50 for equipment mini-grants. or email juliestrickland@co- Band Festival, April 19 and in the school gym from 6 to 7 The grants will be awarded lumbusco.org for an electronic based on participation volume 21. The SCC Foundation estab- p.m., and only 200 tickets will application. and need. Applications are due no lishes affordable ticket prices be sold. The raffle will begin The intent of this funding later than Feb. 24. for each event to make the at 7 p.m. and will end when all prizes are awarded. Call the source is to help Columbus arts as accessible to as many County organized youth fran- school at 642-8301 for tickets or Town & Country Columbus County residents chised leagues satisfy equip- more information. as possible. ment needs and help offset will meet Feb. 21 league expenditures. Grants The Town and Country Gar- Anishinaabe poet to speak at UNCP are for athletic equipment only den Club will meet Tuesday, The speaker series of UNC and will not exceed $1,000. If Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. at the N.C. Pembroke’s Department of Museum of Forestry. American Indian Studies pres- St. Patrick’s Day County Extension Agent ents Anishinaabe poet Jim Dalton Dockery will present a Northrup (Chibenesi indigoo pageant slated program on drought-resistant Ojibwemong) on Wednesday, plants and Wanda Utley Wil- Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Univer- Applications are being ac- liams will make a presentation sity Center Annex. The event cepted for the eighth annual on the acuba plant. is free and open to the public. N.C. St. Patrick’s Day pageant Dancers to perform Northrup is an Anishinaabe on March 24. The Waccamaw Siouan Dance Team will entertain dur- author, performer and satirist Divisions are female birth from the Fond du Lac Indian Jim Northrup and older and males 2 to 4 Vineland ing Southern Farm Days at Lake Waccamaw March reservation in Minnesota. His Northrup will read from his years. The deadline to enter 16-17 in the Boys and Girls Homes Horse Complex. syndicated column, the Fond du most recent book, “Anishinaabe is March 16. Applications are Station Dances will include the fancy style, a show-off dance Lac Follies, won the award for Syndicated: A View From The available at Sugar & Spice in Available for wedding including men and women. Each dance tells a story and the best column by the Native Rez,” released in 2011 by the Whiteville and Toddlers & American Journalists Associa- Minnesota Historical Society receptions & other there are northern and southern style dances. The jingle Teens in Elizabethtown, or call events dance, done by young women, is a sacred dance and tion in 1999. Press. He will talk about his Marie at 809-0095 or Gloria at Northrup has also won current project, a work of fic- 515-6634. 642-3157 tells the story of healing the sick. awards for his memoirs, which tion titled “Dirty Copper.” use humor to discuss and heal Northrup’s books will be the darker sides of life, includ- available for purchase and for Veterans meet ing his surviving abuse at a gov- him to sign at the event. For Discount for Vietnam Veterans of Amer- ernment boarding school and more information contact Dr. ica meet the first Tuesday of Gifts They Will Love! post traumatic stress disorder Rose Stremlau at rose.strem- spay, neuter each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. from his service in the Marines [email protected]. For only $45 per cat, the Co- Madison St., Whiteville. during the Vietnam War. lumbus Humane Society will have a male or female animal Happy Birthday spayed or neutered and vac- cinated for rabies, according SCC TV Schedule & Valentine’s Day to Humane Society volunteer EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time Mom Janet Hinson. Warner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. “We can take 30 cats a Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at Julia Spaulding month,” Hinson said. “The www.sccnc.edu Humane Society subsidizes the This week on EDU-Cable: “Sunshine” cost for those who want to take Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday care of their cats but don’t feel 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. - The Reading Room they can afford the total cost. 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. - Capitol Conversations with We take the cats to an out of Congressman Mike McIntyre – Agriculture county veterinarian early in 11 a.m., 4 & 7 p.m. - Spotlight North Carolina Cooperative the morning and bring them Extension – Pruning - Dalton Dockery back later that day.” 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks Hinson added that spaying with Harry Foley – Cheesy Chicken and Family Name Tiles and neutering pets is the best Broccoli over Pasta way to decrease the popula- Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday - SCC Presents Diamond Rings tion and the abandonment and 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. – SCC Athletics – Sue Hawks, & Wedding Bands abuse of animals. Clarence Ganus, Scott Johnson and Julius Ryan Browning Jewelry Mother’s Rings Anyone who would like to 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. - SCC Richard F. Burkhardt take advantage of the discount Fine & Performing Arts Series Upcoming s 3PECIAL /RDERS may contact the Humane Soci- s *EWELRY 2EPAIR Events – Sue Hawks and Dr. Sharyn Edwards s 7ATCH "ATTERIES ety at 499-1148. Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday We all miss you. ewelry ompany s %NGRAVING 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 9:30 p.m. – Black Violin Love, Aquila J C #2484 Wal-Mart Shopping Center • 914-0600 Styles may vary 8-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012
Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist The Whiteville High School JROTC drill team trains on the school’s practice tennis court for a competition at Overhill High School in Spring Lake Feb. 18 10 in running for top county DSS post
By NICOLE CARTRETTE interviewed.” deadline but many may have is supportive of a residency profane postings on Facebook started at $75,000 a year. Staff Writer County Commissioner Ed- overlooked it for the salary requirement, too. about her job. The job description posted win Russ who serves on the listed. “I feel like if you are go- Director Linda Fry gave at the county’s personnel Ten candidates have an in- DSS board said past candidate Lewis expressed concerns ing to work in the county you her resignation in 2009 after website details that the direc- terest in becoming Columbus interviews lasted as long as last month in the way the hir- need to live in the county,” less than two years on the job. tor oversees a staff of 141 and County’s next social services three or more hours but Lewis ing process was handled in Russ said. Fry said she had intended a budget of more than $11 director. said the board will consider a previous years for the direc- He indicated he might sup- to stay in Columbus County million. DSS Board Chairman Mi- less cumbersome interview tor’s position. port a salary that exceeds but became discouraged when A 2011 salary survey com- chael Lewis said those 10 this time. Lewis said in filling the $75,000 for the right candidate. she was denied pay increases missioned by the N.C. School applications were sent to the “We may cut down on director’s position less than “If we can get a qualified for herself and staff. of Government at UNC-Chapel state’s Office of Personnel for the number of questions or two years ago, the top choice person and with the state Columbus County Social Hill indicates that DSS di- review and approval to ensure change the format,” Lewis for the position accepted a paying half of the salary out Services has some of the low- rector salaries ranged from they meet qualifications set by said. job with another county after there, I would consider pay- est paid employees, she said. $57,318 in Avery County to the state. “Hopefully, if everything county commissioners were ing more but we have to see Fry said her salary at $161,200 in Wake County. Lewis said as of Feb. 10 the falls in place we will complete slow to consider a salary. what these people want in the roughly $64,000 at the time The directors’ salaries for state had not identified those the interviews by the end of “The board approved the interview process,” Russ said. was fifth from the bottom in 2011 in neighboring counties candidates who were qualified February.” salary too late,” Lewis said. In recent years the DSS the state. were also included in the but he was hopeful that the Lewis said if the board While the five-member so- director’s position has experi- She sought a $5,000 pay survey. agency would know soon. is not satisfied with the ap- cial services board has the enced a high rate of turnover. increase. The DSS director in Bruns- “Hopefully we will have plicants that the process may authority to hire and fire the After just 16 months on the The county board of com- wick County was paid $126,333 some information at the first take longer. director, commissioners ulti- job Gerald Fogle, a director missioners subsequently ap- annually. The salary was set at of the week prior to the board An error in a posting listed mately hold the purse strings with 30-plus years of experi- proved a larger salary for $71,450 in Bladen County and meeting on Tuesday,” Lewis with the Employment Secu- and must approve the salary. ence in South Carolina and the next director, Fogle, who at $94,662 in Robeson County. said. rity Commission may have “We have some commis- who grew up in Fair Bluff, Lewis said he could not impacted the number of ap- sioners that don’t want to called it quits after weeks of comment on the applicant plicants, Lewis said. pay any money for a position investigation. pool. Lewis said for a few weeks like that,” Russ said, point- A terminated supervisor Farm Heritage group to meet “I haven’t seen anything the salary for the position was ing out that the county pays claimed race and age discrimi- The Cape Fear Farm Heri- This will be a planning and I don’t want to see any- listed at just $25,000. The for- just 50 percent of the salary nation played a role in her tage Association will meet session for the fourth an- thing until we get something mer director started at around supplemented by the state, and dismissal. Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. nual Southern Farm Days from state personnel showing $75,000. managing more than 140 em- Fogle denied that race in the Boys and Girls Homes scheduled March 16-17 at the ones qualified,” Lewis Lewis said the error was ployees is no small job. “They played any role in his firing Horse Complex conference Boys and Girls Homes Horse said. “Those will be the ones corrected weeks before the need to be paid,” he said. Russ of the employee who made room at Lake Waccamaw. Complex.
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SANFORD K. BROWN ANNIE MARIE OLIVER DONNA F. GRAHAM LUCHRISA SHIPMAN RANDY LANE WRIGHT DEATH NOTICE RIEGELWOOD -- Sanford WHITEVILLE -- Annie LUMBERTON -- Donna F. YOUNG TABOR CITY -- Randy Lane K. Brown, 83, died Wednesday, Marie Oliver, 74, died Tues- Graham, 58, formerly of East WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Lu- Wright, 58, died Sunday, Feb. 12 CHARLES KENNETH ‘CK’ Feb. 8, 2012 at his home. He was day, Feb. 7, 2012 at Shoreland Arcadia, died Friday, Feb. 10, chrisa Shipman Young, 40, at his home. WILLIAMSON born Aug. 23, 1928 in Columbus Healthcare. 2012 at Southeastern Regional died Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. She Final rites are incomplete HALLSBORO -- Charles County to the late Rayfield Final rites were held Sat- Medical Center. was the daughter of Estelle and will be announced later Kenneth “CK” William- Keaton and Rilla Brown. He urday, Feb. 11 at St. Bethel Arrangements are incom- Shipman and maternal grand- by Inman Funeral Home of son, 81, formerly of Smith- was retired from International Missionary Baptist Church, plete and will be announced daughter of the late Homer and Tabor City. field, Va. died Paper Company of Riegelwood. 456 Old Lumberton Road, by Friendly Funeral Home of Ida Shipman of Whiteville. MARY KATHLEEN Thursday, Feb. He was married to the former Whiteville, with Rev. Gregory Riegelwood. Arrangements will be an- GALLAGHER FORE 9, 2012 at New Jessie Bell Lloyd Brown of the Hewett officiating. Burial fol- She is survived by one nounced by Horton Funeral WHITEVILLE -- Mary Kath- Hanover Re- Canetuck community. lowed in Cherry Grove Cem- daughter, Sonia Graham Pit- Home of Washington, D.C. leen Gallagher Fore, 70, died gional Medi- Final rites will be held at etery. Peoples Funeral Home tman of Fayetteville; four Peoples Funeral Home of Sunday, Feb. 12 at New Hanover cal Center in Wilmington. 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15 at of Whiteville handled the ar- sisters, Eva Nichol of Wilm- Whiteville is announcing for Regional Medical Center in He was the son of the late Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist rangements. ington, Regina Mitchell of the family. Wilmington. Archie and Clara Martin Church. Burial will be in Mt. She is survived by three Freeman, Margaret Graham Final rites are incomplete Williamson and was pre- Zion Cemetery. Dunn Funeral sisters, Shirley Lennon and and Carolyn McNeill, both of Piney Grove AME Zion and will be announced later by ceded in death by his for- Home of Burgaw is handling Virginia Johnson, both of Marietta; two brothers, Elroy to hold Black History, McKenzie Mortuary. mer wife, Iva T. William- the arrangements. Visitation Whiteville and Nancy Thom- Graham of Goldsboro, Wilbur Black Heritage Month son. He was also preceded will be held from 4-8 p.m. Tues- as of Washington, D.C.; and Graham of Shallotte; and three Piney Grove AME Zion in death by one son, Stuart day, Feb. 14 and the family will two brothers, Cleveland Bell step-brothers, Randy Graham Church of Clarkton will hold R. Williamson; and one receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Jr. and Herbert Bell, both of and Frankie and Johnny Dix- Literacy prayer its Black History program brother, Earl Williamson. the funeral home. Whiteville. on, all of Wilmington. Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. He was a veteran of WWII He is survived by one son, breakfast Feb. 18 The guest speaker will be The Woman’s Missionary serving in the U.S. Army Harold Brown of Riegelwood; El-Bethel Church Major Lewis Hatcher of the Union (WMU) of the Columbus and retired from the Nor- Chadbourn Middle four daughters, Faye Murphy Columbus County Sheriff’s Baptist Association is sponsor- folk Naval Shipyard in to hold beneft of Rocky Point, Priscilla A. to host gospel choir Department. ing an annual prayer break- Portsmouth, Va. in 1992. Streety of Leland, Jeanette program Feb. 19 It will hold its Black Heri- fast as a fund raising effort to A memorial service will Williams and Donna Mostel- A gospel choir concert will The El-Bethel Church fam- tage Month Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. support the Columbus County be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, la, both of Whiteville; the be held every Monday and ily will host a benefit program with Curby Swindell of Char- Literacy Council. Feb. 18 at Macedonia Bap- mother of his children, Jessie Thursday from 3:08-4:08 p.m. at for Destiny Wilson, the daugh- lotte and formerly of Clarkton The morning fellowship tist Church with Rev. Jim- Bell Brown of Riegelwood; 10 Chadbourn Middle School, 801 ter of Brother Derrick and Sis- as the guest speaker. will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 my Caines officiating. The grandchildren; and 16 great- W. Smith St. under the direc - ter Miranda Wilson. She was Rev. Larry Campbell is the at 9 a.m. in the fellowship hall family will receive friends grandchildren. tion of Pastor Kevin Joyner Sr. born three months premature, pastor. of Whiteville First Baptist from 1-2 p.m. Saturday. For more information call weighing 1 lb. and 7 oz. Church, 412 N. Madison Street, Feb. 18 (one hour prior to the school at 654-4300 or 654- The program will be held Whiteville. the service) at the church. 3601 or Joyner at 918-7500. Central MBC to Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. The The keynote speaker will Worthington Funeral Home FUNDRAISERS guest speaker will be Rev. hold missionary be Rev. Tim Jernigan, director of Chadbourn is handling Dock Association to Gordon L. Griffin, pastor of of missions for the Columbus the arrangements. First Presbyterian Church hold Beth Moore study conference women have cookbooks for sale Moore’s Creek Missionary Baptist Association, and mu- He is survived by one The Missionary Circle of for $10 each. The cookbooks are A Beth Moore study James: Baptist Church of Currie. sic will be provided by New daughter, Brenda W. Ayers Central Missionary Baptist available at the church located at Mercy Triumphs will be held at Proceeds will support the Believers. and husband, Lonnie, of Church will host its annual 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. the Dock Associational Build- parents who are out of work A donation of $6 is request- Suffolk, Va.; one son, Hunt- missionary conference Satur- Offce hours are Monday-Friday, ing, Nakina each Wednesday traveling back and forth to the ed. Breakfast will be prepared er T. Williamson and wife, day, Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. at 10 a.m. hospital. and served by volunteers who Susan, of Franklin, Va.; The theme is preaching, For more information call The church is located at 415 support the cause of literacy. two sisters, Hilda W. Seary TOPS 871 (Take Off Pounds reaching, teaching unity and Rita Cartrette at 840-7766. W. Walter Street. For more information call of Locust Grove, Va. and Sensibly) have RADA kitchen cohesiveness. knives and other useful uten- Books are available at Lifeway Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. the association at 642-2155 or Claire E. Stevens of Virgin- The guest speakers will sils for sale along with boxed Book Store. is the pastor. the literacy council at 642- ia Beach, Va.; one brother, be Rev. Franklin Graham of gift sets. Call 642-9275 to order New Light Baptist Church, 2442. Neal Williamson of St. Pe- between 6-10 p.m. or to leave a TC Emergency Services tersburg, Fla.; one sister- ECHS Booster Club to Hallsboro and Sisters Berry message. Meetings are held ev- Sturdivant and Augustine in-law, Jean Williamson ery Tuesday at 6 p.m. at White- host Winter Jam Feb. 18 to hold pork chop Cypress Branch to Clarida. of Lake Waccamaw; seven ville Missionary Alliance Church, East Columbus High School dinner Feb. 25 hold BBQ plate sale grandchildren; four great- 110 E. Wyche Street. Booster Club will host a Win- The church is located at 443 Tabor City Emergency Ser- Cypress Branch Church, grandchildren; and a spe- ter Jam celebration Feb. 18 at W. Virgil Street. Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) vices will hold a pork chop 1067 Small Road, Fair Bluff, cial caregiver, Dixie McKee 6:30 p.m. at the school located Rev. David A. Flowers is Post 8073 to hold a grilled Bos- dinner Saturday, Feb. 25 from will hold a BBQ plate sale of Whiteville. at 32 Gator Lane, Lake Wac- the pastor. ton Butt fundraiser Friday, Feb. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Tabor City March 2 from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Online condolences camaw. 24. The cost is $20. Tickets must Emergency Services building The plates are $7 and include may be offered at www. Groups include: Nadine and Graham Chapel AMEZ be presented for pickup from on East Fifth Street. BBQ, slaw, baked beans, roll worthingtonfuneralhome. Stevie, New Hope Young Adult to hold 100 in Red 3-5:30 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison Plates are $6. There will and cake. com. Street. Contact any member of Choir, Velton and Pamela also be a 50/50 raffle and bake Graham Chapel A.M.E. Zion Boston Butts will also be the local VFW or 642-8625. Jacobs, Mt. Sinai Mass Choir, sale. Church of the East Arcadia available for $25 and BBQ for St. James Youth Drama Team, The event is sponsored by community in Riegelwood $5 per pound. REVIVALS Greater Tabernacle ECHS Chorus, Union Baptist the Tabor City Emergency will hold its 11th annual 100 Church Praise dancers, and Services Auxiliary. in Red Program Sunday, Feb. to hold Black History other local area youth skit and Delivery is available for 10 19 at 3 p.m. Happy 1st Birthday Pine Level Original Freewill Sunday, Feb. 26 drama teams. or more plates. Call Serena The guest speakers will be Baptist Church, 2308 Pine Admission is $5. In Heaven Greater Tabernacle Church Worley at 625-5672. Revs. Mary Nixon and Arno Level Church Road, Nakina, For more information call of Longwood will hold its Peterson and Sister Vivian Charles will hold its revival Feb. 20-24 at Jacobs at 234-1294. 7:30 p.m. each night. There will Black History celebration Sun- St. James AME to Waddell. They will speak on “The greatest of these is love.” Marion Ward, Sr. be special singing. Rev. Jackie day, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. Evangelist hold Missionary Day Feb. 15, 1955 - June 15, 2011 Strickland is the pastor. Carol Fullwood from Little HOPD to hold Black A special feature will be Wheel of Hope, Lake Wacca- St. James AME Church will the recognition of the former Minter’s Chapel First Born maw, will be the guest speaker. History Feb. 26 host its annual Missionary Missionary President Clarice Church of The Living God, There will be a “fashion show” The House of Prayer and Day, Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Graham. Boardman, will hold its Winter of African attire. The church is Deliverance Church will hold with Dr. Pastor Patricia Rich- Rev. William Peterson is the revival Feb. 22-24 at 7:30 p.m. located at 683 Longwood Road, its Black History month Sun- ardson and Holy Faith Church pastor. nightly. There will special praise Ocean Isle. day, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. There of Whiteville as the guest. and worship. The guest speaker will be music, a skit and po- Rev. Evelyn G. Dunn is the Happy First Birthday will be Prophet Marcellus Win- For more information call pastor. ters of Dallas, Texas. Elder Den- Elder Diane Clarida at 642-5017. ems. Brother Harold Troy will In Heaven nis Hempstead is the pastor. Dr. Cathy S. Moore is the be the guest speaker. He is a pastor. member of Victory in Jesus Union Chapel FWBC Beaverdam Original Freewill Ministries of Whiteville where Charles M. We saw you getting tired Baptist Church, Chadbourn, will Tracey Troy is the pastor. to hold Black history & a cure was not to be. hold its revival Feb. 27-March 2 Chadbourn Westside Barbara Powell is the pastor. Ward Union Chapel Freewill Bap- So God put his arms around at 7:30 p.m. each night. Rev. February 15, 2012 Alumni meeting tist Church will celebrate you & whispered “come with Darrell Cartrette from Lexington The Chadbourn Chapter- Black history Sunday, Feb. 19 me.” With tearful eyes we will be the Evangelist. Youth fun night at First Westside Alumni Association at 4 p.m. watched & saw you pass will hold a regular monthly Baptist Church Feb. 18 away. Although we love you Bolton Baptist Church will The church is located on meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 A youth fun night will be dearly, we could not make hold its revival Sunday, March East Mill Street. p.m. at the Westside Commu- held Saturday, February, 18 you stay. A golden heart 11-Wednesday, March 14. The Elder J.C. Robinson is the from 6-8 p.m. at First Baptist stopped beating, hard work- Sunday service is at 11 a.m. and nity Center, 650 West Smith pastor. ing hands at rest. God broke nightly services will be held at 7 Street, Chadbourn. Church, Lake Waccamaw. our hearts to prove p.m. The guest speaker will be There will be basketball, Cyress Creek OFWBC He only takes the BEST! Rev. Sterling Sarvis from Loris, volleyball, foosball, air hockey S.C. Artesia Alumni and video games. to hold gospel sing Feb. 24 We love and miss you, meeting Feb. 13 The guest speaker will be Cypress Creek Original Freda & The Family #2505 Stuart Shumway. Freewill Baptist Church will HOPD to hold Joy The Artesia Alumni Asso- Music will be by Christian hold a gospel sing, Friday, Feb. ciation will have its monthly Plain AME Zion youth. Light 24 at 7 p.m. featuring Ernie night Friday, Feb. 17 meeting Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. All refreshments will be served. Dawson and Heirline from Amber Paige The House of Prayer and members are invited to attend. For more information call Tennessee. We Love And Miss You Dearly, Babson Deliverance Church will hold Kathy E. Brown at 233-7135. The pastor is Eddie Carter. From your wife and kids 10-14-87 to 9-14-08 its Joy night service Friday, EJ Ward, Alisha Ward #2503 Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The guest GOSPEL SING speaker will be Minister Ken- dall Thurman of Friendship Beaverdam Original Freewill Happy Baptist Church of Whiteville Baptist Church, Chadbourn, where Algernon McKenzie is will hold a gospel sing Saturday, Valentine’s Day the pastor. March 3 at 7 p.m. featuring The Barbara Powell is the pastor. Whisnants from Morganton. in Heaven Reneé T. Rickett Tribute To 9/5/66 - 12/17/91 Beverly Bass Amber, your smile is gone forever, 6 pm at Western Prong your hand we cannot touch. We Baptist Church still have many memories of the one we love so much. Your memo- Feb. 14th, 2012 ries are our keepsakes with which at the cemetery we will never part. God has you Everyone Is Welcome in His keeping, we have you in 11-1-61 our hearts. You will always be our Valentine. 2-14-11 I love you and miss you so much. Love And Miss You More Mom, Cecil & Family I will see you again one day. Than Words Can Say, #2502 Love you so much, Mema, Pepa, Daddy, Mama Mama, Amanda, Will, Kalli www.mckenziemortuary.net #2499 & Granddaddy The News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012 – 11-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School
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Junior Natasha Houston is the 17-year-old Junior Rafael Garcia is the 16-year-old Junior Brittany Hayes is the 17-year-old Senior Wayne Manns III is the 17-year-old son daughter of Marcella Faulk. She is involved son of Manuela Campos and Max High. daughter of Thomas and Minnie Carol of Eric R. Robinson and Wayne Manns Jr. He is with creating items for the school store and He said he is really interested in being Hayes. She is active with the school’s captain of the drum line in the South Columbus working at the hospital. She said she loves the best student he can possibly be. “I Beta Club, Future Farmers of America High School Marching Stallion Band. “This is my doing artwork and fashion design. She vol- really thank my parents for being role and Art Club. She is the FFA secretary senior year and I’ve been doing band for awhile. unteers with Special Olympics and said she models and supporting me both eco- and was FFA Sweetheart. The thing she Because I’m graduating, I took on the respon- strives to make good grades. She said that nomically and physically.” He said he likes best at WCHS is its FFA program. sibility to teach the underclassmen how to play the thing she likes best at WHS is having a is really thankful to all of the teachers “It’s a great way to meet new people, very important instruments. Also, how to read laptop computer. “I can look up different de- who have guided him so far in school. bond and learn lifelong leadership music better.” He said he has been very dedi- signs about fashion.” Autotech is her favorite He said he is best at biology and U.S. skills.” Math and science are favorite cated with the drum line. He is involved with the class because “we get to work on cars.” She History because “they are classes that said the most interesting thing about her is classes because “I love a challenge.” concert and jazz bands and has participated in that she can design and create her own cloth- I am interested in.” English is his fa- She said the most interesting thing the annual Celebrate the Arts programs. He was ing and shoes. Drawing is her favorite activ- vorite class. “It makes me understand about her is her laugh. “It’s unique.” Af- named second chair percussion in the All-Coun- ity. “I love to make my own designs when the the concepts of the subject.” After high ter high school, she said she wants to ty Band. And in band competition, he’s been part ideas come into my head.” After high school school he would like to attend medical further her education by attending col- of the drum line when it won frst place. After high she wants to go to Fayetteville State Univer- school and become a doctor. lege. “One day, I would love to be a pe- school, he would like to go to North Carolina A&T sity to major in art and said she will probably diatrician because of my love for play- to major in architecture. “Hopefully, I’ll be in their work two jobs while she’s there. ing and working with small children.” band on the drum line playing the snare drum.”
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A two-part series that will Among the issues to be outline the stringent man- addressed are employment dates of myriad employment interviews, which entail laws will be held at Southeast- commonly asked interview ern Community College on questions that unwittingly Feb. 24 and March 16. place employers in legal peril, They will be conducted by background checks, drug James A. Bankston, Ph.D. tests, labor law poster require- There is no charge for ei- ments, workplace violence, ther session. Contact Brenda electronic monitoring, and Orders at (910)642-7141 (ext. the pitfalls that accompany 419) or [email protected] for casual employee conversa- more information. tions. The Friday, Feb. 24 session Dr. Bankston serves as hu- will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on man resources director for campus in Room T-122. It will the Capital Automotive Group give particular focus to the of Raleigh, Cary, Garner, and Americans with Disabilities Rocky Mount. Act, Age Discrimination in Dr. James Bankston In addition, he is an ad- Employment Act, Family and junct professor for William Medical Leave Act, Title VII Peace University, Strayer of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, settlements or jury awards for University, The Keller Gradu- and the North Carolina Wage which employers were found ate School of Management, and Hour Act. liable. and Grand Canyon University Dr. Bankston will discuss The second part of the se- (online). the potentially dire conse- ries on Friday, March 16, will Through professional ex- quences of violating such also be held in Room T-122 perience and scholarly re- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist laws, reveal the ease with from 2-5 p.m. search he understands the which companies cross legal It will outline workplace challenges and nuances as- Bulk mail boundaries through seem- policies, processes and ev- sociated with maintaining Every 10 years, the Columbus County Board of Elections informs all of the active ingly innocent chatter or eryday conduct intended to a positive, productive, and voters in the county of their district status, and that is what the staff did last week, by activities, and provide exam- ensure employment law com- compliant workplace environ- printing, folding and mailing nearly 34,000 notices. Lacey Hooks, standing, brings an- ples of significant financial pliance. ment. other stack of notices from the printer for, from left, Pamela Sidberry, Faye Best and Rachel Ridlehoover to process. The hands at left belong to Valeria Peacock. Optimists Continued from page 3-A Radford to run for the school’s technical theatre to pursue music education.” paper or a political pundit for program. Meg Garner is WHS’s sec- MSNBC,” she said. Outside of school, he is a ond honoree. She said the most interest- table host at Dale’s Seafood in “Being selected for this ing thing about her is “I am District Court Judge Whiteville and works as a pho- recognition is not only excit- a very dedicated person. For Assistant District At- counties. resident said she would tographic assistant for Fuller ing but also very rewarding,” instance, due to my great love torney Cathi Radford an- A graduate of Campbell bring experience as a pros- Royal Photography. said the 17-year-old daughter of TOMS, I have practically nounced this morning that University’s Norman Adri- ecutor to the district. He takes music lessons of Sarah and Griff Garner. supplied a village in Africa she was in Raleigh to file to an Wiggins School of Law “I have been very fortu- from musician Frank Bon- “For the last four years, I with shoes.” run for District Court Judge in 1999, Radford began her nate to have held court in all giorno. have worked diligently and She said she has three in- for the 13th District. legal career as an assistant three counties and worked He was chief marshal last constantly. fluences. The seat is currently held district attorney in Carbar- with law enforcement of- year and was a nominee for Receiving acknowledgment “I greatly admire Franklin by Judge Napolean Barefoot rus County in 2000. ficers and clerks in each the North Carolina State Uni- for all my hard work makes me Delano Roosevelt and his wife, Jr. who announced he was Radford said Monday county. I have really traveled versity Park Scholarship this feel like all those late-nighters Eleanor,” she said. “I consider going to retire at the end of that her decision to run for the district and that is one of year. were worth it.” their dedication to public ser- his term this year. the seat “was another step the good things I have gotten He is an honors band par- She is active with the Span- vice and perseverance in times Radford has been an as- in her advancement of her to do,” Radford said. ticipant with the University of ish Club, the school’s recycling of adversity huge influences sistant district attorney career and an opportunity She resides in Old Town South Carolina and attended program, the National Honor in how I try to carry myself. since 2003 for the district to continue in public service with her husband Eric and North Carolina Governor’s Society and school academics “However, the person that that includes Columbus, for the district.” their three children. (Nicole School last summer for natu- and peer tutoring. has influenced me the most is Brunswick and Bladen The Brunswick County Cartrette) ral science. Outside of school, she en- my grandfather. He grew up He has been a Whiteville joys volunteer work, math during the Depression in Wis- City Schools Academic Super- tutoring, politics, community consin. When his father died, star since third grade. service and Children of the he worked two jobs to help pay Caterpillar Band is his favorite class American Revolution. his family’s bills. Continued from page 1-A and he intends to make a ca- Honors include receiving “He joined the military dur- reer out of music. the 2011 Whiteville Rotary ing the Korean War and later He hopes to attend Florida Youth Leadership Award and went on to get his degree from “I know there has been International Logistics Park $12,500 state tax credit per job State University to major in serving as a junior marshal. the University of Wisconsin- reporting in the last week or straddles the Columbus and created versus just $750 per job music education. She was a Catalyst Confer- Madison. He became a gradu- so to indicate we have selected Brunswick county border created based on Brunswick He would love to some day ence attendee and a DAR Good ate professor at the University a site, but we have not an- along U.S. 74-76 and was born County’s Tier Three status. be a director of bands for a Citizenship Award recipient of Tennessee- Knoxville. nounced a site and have not of a public-private partner- university, working as a col- and was voted “Most Likely “During the 1960s, he, along confirmed or denied any loca- ship with two counties and lege professor. to Succeed.” with my grandmother, worked tion,” said Jim Dugan Chief private investors. He said the most interest- Her favorite classes at WHS to increase civil rights in the Corporate Spokesperson of Via special legislation ad- Former senator ing thing about him is “I am a are the history classes. South. His attitude toward the Caterpillar. opted after the creation of has surgery passionate saxophonist. More “I love U.S. History, Euro- world and life remained posi- No one at the North Caro- the multi-jurisdictional In- importantly, I love learning pean History and government tive, even though he had every lina Department of Commerce ternational Logistics Park Former State Senator R.C. more about music so that I can and politics,” she said. “Nar- right to be bitter. was available to comment on of N.C., the location under Soles Jr. of Tabor City under- teach it to others.” rowing it down to just one “He is my biggest inspira- the Georgia report this morn- consideration benefits from went scheduled open heart He lists his music teachers choice is impossible for me.” tion, and I hope one day I can ing. Columbus County’s Tier One surgery at 6:30 a.m. Friday at as being his primary influ- After high school, she plans achieve the success he was Caterpillar has said that economic status shared with New Hanover Regional Medi- ences. to attend the University of able to reach.” “logistics, port access, labor the entire park. cal Center. “(Band director) Josh Grif- North Carolina at Chapel Hill markets, supplier base and The two counties will share The 78-year-old had tri- fin pushed me to always work to major in journalism and Fuller Royal governmental partnership tax revenue based on improve- ple bypass surgery. Soles re- for the best and never accept political science. 910-642-4104 ext. 228 opportunities” were key, ac- ments to the property, and mained in ICU this morning anything less,” he said. “Dr. “I would like to be either a [email protected] cording to the news report. industries that locate there but is expected to be moved to Frank Bongiorno inspired me journalist for a major news- The more than 1,000-acre automatically will receive a a regular room today. Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012 New districts Ask us make Filing Q. I understand the NCDOT has appropriated funds for bridge replacement of many old bridges Day interesting around the state. Is the old Canal Filing for political office starts today Cove bridge at Lake Waccamaw on of those bridges? if it is, when at noon, but for the first time in decades, should we see any time line on that? state and federal voting districts have been radically redrawn due to the first Republi- A. Drew Cox of the Department can-controlled legislature since the end of of Transportation said the next Reconstruction. several years will be busy ones for With redistricting required after every area bridges. Census, Democrats picked the wrong year “We have 55 bridges scheduled to lose an election. for repair or replacement in the In years next five years,” Cox said. Ever since AAA Carolina drew past, filing The point Redistricting and races attention to the poor state of North season has Carolina’s bridges in 2007, the state been rou- for Congress and gov- has been working harder to up- tine, in part ernor may bring a grade as many as possible. Federal because number of surprises on stimulus monies were also specifi- incumben- cally targeted for bridge work, as cy tradi- Filing Day, which be- well as existing state funds. tionally is gan today at noon. As far as a timeline for the Canal a difficult Cove bridge, Cox said he did not have a specific date, “but it will be advantage for newcomers to surmount. within the next couple of years.” That all changed in the last election, and it could well change in the next one too. Mother’s hands were never still Interestingly, long-time, high profile By JEFFERSON WEAVER allowing them to slip into a happy I was a grownup. Still, there were A tablet for members of Congress, both Democrats Staff Writer place, even while their families are plenty of other things to read. I and Republicans, have announced they constantly crying. randomly grabbed books and news- every student will not file for re-election, perhaps in re- Mother’s hands were never still. Mother was slipping badly at papers. Politics, history, western sponse to the acrimony and partisanship Miss Lois was always doing some- Christmas, and within days, we novels, mysteries—she clapped BY TOM CAMPBELL that looms over Washington these days. thing; she wrote, she cooked, she could no longer care for her. The when I read to her from a series of Special to The News Reporter Democrat Mike McIntyre’s 7th Congres- sewed and she made things. Mother day she opened her pill organizer 1930’s detective books. Her hands sional District is no longer the compact embroidered, cross-stitched, and and emptied it on the bedspread, would flash and move and seem to The need for education reform district that covered southeastern North did needlepoint. She played with mixing a week’s worth of multiple dance, her eyes seeing through the grows more obvious daily. We painting, and dabbled in drawing. medicines, was the final straw. She Carolina. Now, it encompasses Bladen, institutional walls to some faraway claim to have learned that if we Her handiwork was never art, nor was playing with the pills when place only she knew. Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, Johnston keep doing what we’re doing, we was it “crafty.” Each creation was Miss Rhon- Sometimes, when her roommate are going to keep getting what and Sampson Counties, most of New always just something Mother d a f o u n d (a more functional Alzheimer’s we are getting, but our talk about Hanover County and parts of Cumberland, wanted to do, whether it was a rag her. Mother patient) was asleep or at therapy, I providing a world-class education Hoke, Pender, Lenoir and Robeson coun- rug or a gourd painted to look like l i k e d t h e sang softly to her. Mother surprised to all students is unsubstantiated ties. McIntyre barely lives in the new a friendly snake. mixture of me to laughter one day when I began boasting. district. On Friday, McIntyre ruled out a Her hands tended her flowers colors. singing the revolutionary march W e run for governor and said he will re-file and plants, handfed abandoned Her phy- from Les Miserables (one of her once led for District 7, where he is expected to have baby critters, scratched backs, sician, Doc- favorites) and she began directing the world slapped misbehaving bottoms and tor Larry, a strong Republican challenger. me. I think that was the last time in educa- stroked tear-furrowed faces. Moth- w a s a n I saw a smile I knew was directed On the state level, Rep. Dewey Hill’s tion but er’s hands could shake a politician’s old family toward her youngest son. w e n o w House seat will be up for grabs as the hand, grab the lapel of a powerful friend, and When Mother was transferred rank 16th long-time solon has announced he will not official, or—her favorite—hold a we h a d a to the hospital, her hands were Weaver in sci- seek re-election. A number of Democrats new baby. frank con- even busier. Her breathing was ence, 22nd have made preliminary announcements, She could turn some garden ve r s a t i o n forced, and her eyes sharp. Mother i n m a t h including Chadbourn Mayor Kenneth herbs and an old bed sheet into a about the next step. I had promised did something she rarely did—she and 18th Waddell and Tabor City Town Manager Al bandage and poultice that defied my parents they would never be in made fists. I have no idea what i n h i g h any medicine available in a doctor’s a nursing home while they knew Mother was fighting, but fought Leonard. s c h o o l Tom Campbell office. She could write a clear news what was going on, but Mother was The new House 46th district is com- she did. gradua- story about a complex subject, or a not with us anymore. Wherever My folks loved Valentine’s Day. prised mostly of Columbus County and tion rates. poem for someone during a special she was, I knew I could keep my They always did something on that How can we compete in a twenty- includes parts of Robeson and Bladen time, or a powerful letter. Her hands promise, because in her heart and day, whether it was a trip to a burger first century world when we con- counties. G.L. Pridgen, a Republican from didn’t assault the keyboard, like my mind, she wasn’t a sick old lady in joint or a rare, true evening out. It tinue an eighteenth century edu- Robeson County who lives in the new dis- father’s and my own; she wrote like a nursing home. was appropriate that Mother left cation system? We tweak instead trict, is expected to file. she mothered, soft but strong and She was a cute bobbysoxer sell- us that day for a place where there of changing a system that isn’t Columbus County is in a redrawn firm, but loud and commanding ing doughnuts and flirting with is no pain, no confusion, and no working effectively. Senate district, the 13th, which includes when she had to be. young soldiers in Washington City, loneliness. In 1800, it was widely accepted Columbus and Robeson counties, which Mother didn’t hustle and bustle, or she was a little girl at Heart’s She had a room full of people that the body of knowledge dou- like many over-busy people. When Delight farm again, working along- is now represented by Democrat Michael who loved her; of course, Brother bled every fifty years. By 1950, she set out to do something, she did side her family. She was a striking Mike and Rhonda and I were there, Walters of Proctorville. we were told it doubled every ten it; she was out to accomplish some- young matron enjoying a rare night along with her brother, my beloved years; in 1970, it was projected to In addition, four county commissioner thing, and didn’t like people who off from being a single mom, or she Uncle Bob and Aunt Doris. My sister double every five years. seats are up for election, those held by were just busy to look busy. was sewing new dresses for ladies in Becky was on the phone, torn apart Today it doubles every two James Prevatte, Edwin Russ, Buddy Byrd Mother’s hands were always Keener, leading a 4H club and trying that she had left for home just a few to three years. Innovations and and Lynwood Norris. busy. But on February 14, 2005, they to keep me out of all the trouble a days before. My brother Jim was technology have revolutionized Norris is the biggest mystery as he is went still one last time. little boy can find in the country. She on his way from his home in Italy; manufacturing and production still waiting to make his decision. Each of We have often speculated that was holding hands with Papa and my in-laws were on the way, too. in almost every field but somehow the commissioners’ districts has changed Mother held off her Parkinson’s me at the World’s Largest Living Frankly, I cannot recall where Sister we either turn our heads or refuse Disease because Papa was sick. Christmas Tree, or picking up shells to account for population shifts, though Cheri was. to see how these lessons apply to When he went home to God, she as we walked down Colonial Beach Mother’s eyes were bright, and none of the new districts is radically dif- education. knew she could let go. Still, it took where she learned to love again. her mouth set in that way she had New technologies and innova- ferent. her nearly four years to join him. For more than a year, Mother’s when she had decided she was not tions are here now and, curiously Also locally, the Register of Deeds office Due to years of the cruel weak- hands had done nothing but shake, going to lose. Her hands hit the bed, enough, are being developed in our is up for election, and even the Riegelwood ness of arthritis and the dysfunc- but as her mind went away, her and fluttered, and squeezed ours backyard. Lenovo, with Ameri- Sanitary District may see contests consid- tion of ever-growing dementia, she hands became busy again. She as tightly as their crippled joints can headquarters in Research ering the issues there this year. could no longer write, or sew, or as- sewed, she cooked, she wrote; her would allow as we said goodbye. Triangle Park has joined with What this means is that noon at Board semble one of her infuriating jigsaw hands were constantly moving, Then her hands were still. Intel Corporation to produce an of Elections offices around the state will puzzles. Her basket of needlework doing, healing, fixing and making I have written many times that affordable, child friendly laptop lay dormant. Her sewing machine things in her happy place. not be business as usual with the new I don’t think Heaven is reached via computer and software package grew dusty as her mind grew dim. Miss Rhonda, Brother Mike and streets of gold running through districts and all the new faces. Filing Day for students in grades K-8. Buttons remained unsewn, and I hit the nursing home every day; I pearl gates. Instead, I think you turn The Intel Learning Series soft- won’t be as exciting as Election Day, but shirts wrinkled. still think that, even at the best such off the pavement beside a leaning ware offers instruction, interac- it will be most interesting to see who’s in With the loss of control of her facility, senior care improves when mailbox half-covered in Rose of tion and resources that could and who’s out. hands, Mother’s mind began slip- family members turn up unexpect- Sharon, and the truck rattles as you immediately reform and improve ping, too. She frightened easily, edly and often. I fell into the habit pull down a comfortable rutted dirt educational opportunities, espe- and angered even more easily. She of having one-sided conversations path toward a sprawling farmhouse. cially in rural areas and among grew confused, and sometimes cried with Mother, and began to read to Dogs with wagging tails run out students who have traditionally when her most determined efforts her, as she once read to me. to greet you, chickens scatter, and struggled. More innovations will to complete a simple task—draw- I have related before how Mother cats glare with loving disdain. emerge as we adopt these new Quotes of read to me from Aileen Fisher’s ing a picture of an owl, or making A screen door opens, and you see technologies. a cup of tea, or rolling biscuits, or wonderful book, Listen Rabbit. I the mother you love come out onto Think about the possibilities Thumbs down pressing a shirt—failed. Mother don’t think I had a copy of that to a wide front porch and raise a soft, if we could guarantee every child knew and understood disappoint- read to her—much less the original loving hand waving in greeting and a master teacher in every subject. the week ment, but she didn’t have to like it, copy brought to our home in Keener welcoming you home. With lessons on a tablet or com- and I think the Lord has mercy on by the bookmobile, then purchased puter each student could proceed “You can walk on those floors and those with cognitive disorders by by Mother at a used book sale when at his or her own pace. it feels like you are walking on a Tests or other evaluation tools sponge.” at the end of each unit would de- – County Commissioner Edwin Russ, com- termine if the child had mastered menting on the need to approve a $750,000 Rain dance material sufficiently to move to the next level and homework and tests appropriation to pay for the replacement BY RAY LUNDY There is nothing like walking in How wonderful it is to be alive could be submitted online, helping of dilapidated classrooms at Old Dock Special to The News Reporter the rain on a cold night to get your at this moment! All of us are here to relieve teachers of grading pa- School. attention. It helps sort things out. for a reason, but amidst the prob- pers and recording grades. In the glow of the street lights, In the rain, on the street, by the lems, toils, and frets of each day, We might even be able to save “This is not the news anyone the misting rain dances off the river, there are no problems. There we forget. money on education as textbooks face of the river as I walk down the is no up or down. There is no front, We forget from whence we came, wants. This could adversely affect and other materials would be middle of the highway. A waxing no back. There is only the moment. and we forget our destination. We both the spring planting and spring loaded into the device, reducing moon tries to stick its head out, but All that exists for the moment are forget that we were made for a pur- wildfire season.” much of the costs of buying and the cloud canopy is too thick. God, the rain, and the river. pose in the grand scheme of things. – Steve Pfaff of the National Weather storing textbooks while eliminat- I pretend that the full moon And, I am only a wanderer We forget to love, to give, to share. Service, on the “Severe Drought” desig- ing the need for children to drag shines down on me as I make my passing through that moment in We forget that maybe the world is around those heavy volumes. nation recently assigned to southeastern way over the rainy streets. Few time, as if I have moved through supposed to be a happy place most Education reform must begin North Carolina. cars are stirring, and only I in a a wormhole to a parallel universe. of the time. We forget to hug our in our universities. New curricula hooded raincoat walk alone except I am a time traveler, on a small kids and to love them as if there are necessary to redefine the role for God, the cold night, the gentle insignificant planet, drifting in the were no tomorrow. God help us; we rain, and the river. universe, in the cool misting rain. Continued on next page Continued on next page The News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012 13-A Ofshore energy report issued ‘My coach did not spit on natural gas, on anybody’s hand’ wind turbines By D.G. MARTIN for Coach Driesell. Special to The News Reporter When I read and enjoyed Gov. Bev Perdue released the “ACC Basketball,” I asked UNC final report of the Governor’s It is too bad that sports Press to send him a copy, think- Scientific Advisory Panel on reporters and historians at ing he would enjoy some of the Offshore Energy, providing Atlantic Coast Conference stories about him. effective guidance to address headquarters are not reading I was wrong. Driesell called North Carolina’s offshore po- “ACC Basketball.” This UNC me the day after he got the tential energy resources – oil, Press book by Sam Walker book. “I’m going to sue them,” natural gas, wind, thermal and was published last year and he said. He pointed to a para- hydrokinetic technologies. chronicles the game during graph in the book about the The report found that many the conference’s first 20 years. recruitment of basketball star resources will likely be devel- On the other hand, maybe it Charlie Scott in 1966. Scott was oped outside North Carolina’s is a good thing for my old bas- headed to Davidson, where jurisdictional waters. This ketball coach, Lefty Driesell. Driesell was coaching, until means critical decisions con- How do I know sports re- Coach Dean Smith persuaded cerning oil and gas exploration porters and ACC staffers are him to go to Carolina. It said will be made at the federal level. not reading the new book? It that when Smith and Driesell The report highlights that it Several members of the WJWC are pictured at a recent meeting. The club’s annual came out in the controversy met afterwards, “Smith offered is critical for Congress to ensure Charity Ball is the civic organization’s primary fundraiser. that developed about UNC his hand to Driesell and said North Carolina receives its fair Coach Roy Williams taking something along the lines of share of any royalty payments. most of his players off the ‘no hard feelings.’ A fuming The report also said there is Junior Woman’s Club Charity Ball Feb. 18 court 14 seconds before the Driesell indicated that there much more exploration neces- game ended in Carolina’s re- were indeed some hard feel- sary to determine if there is a On Saturday, Feb. 18, the [email protected] for tickets. nized ice cream socials for cent loss to Florida State. ings by spitting on Smith’s significant oil and natural gas Whiteville Junior Woman’s Proceeds from the Charity residents of Liberty Com- Williams thought the game outstretched palm.” resource off the state’s coast. Club will host its largest an- Ball will enable the club to mons, made donations to area was ending early. Driesell was livid. “I would “Previous geophysical explora- nual fundraiser. grant scholarships to graduat- schools, and sponsored the After checking with an ACC never spit on anybody’s hand. tion for oil and gas in offshore The event will take place ing area high school students WJWC Darlings Softball Team. staffer, the Raleigh News & That is terrible.” North Carolina suggests limited from 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. at Vineland in addition to providing nec- Whiteville Junior Woman’s Observer reported, “As best as He was worried about his resources of oil (about 36 days Station Depot. It will feature a essary revenue to sustain the Club is a non-profit charitable anyone can tell, UNC’s loss at friends’ reactions and espe- of current U.S. demand) and cocktail dinner buffet catered club’s local outreach projects organization dedicated to com- Florida State would have been cially about what “Dean’s fam- gas (about 246 days of current by City Cuisine Corner Bistro, throughout the year. munity improvement through just the second ACC game to ily would think.” U.S. demand),” the report found. music by Terry Basobas, Jr. of In 2011, the ladies of WJWC volunteer service. The orga- end before time expired. Thanks to ECU athletic “However, larger reservoirs of Play That One DJ, open bar, participated in more than nization is affiliated with the The first time it happened director, and Driesell’s assis- recoverable oil and gas may be and silent auction. two dozen projects in Colum- Greater Federation of Women’s - and apparently the only time - tant coach at the time, Terry discovered during new, more Tickets for this cocktail- bus County, including Relay Club, one of the world’s largest came in Maryland’s 60-55 home Holland, the book’s version intense exploration.” attire event are $75 per couple for Life, Take the Lake, Baby and oldest women’s volunteer victory against N.C. State on was corrected. Holland told The panel also found that or $40 per persons. Sponsor- Days and the Book Bag Pro- service organizations dating Jan. 7, 1967.” Walker that “I was standing North Carolina has the largest ships are also available at $200/ gram through CRHS, Opera- back to 1890. Its local Junior If the ACC and N&O had right beside Coach Driesell and offshore wind resource on the Gold, $150/Silver, and $100/ tion Christmas Child, and the Club Chapter is comprised of read “ACC Basketball,” they can guarantee that there was East Coast. Bronze levels. Farmer’s Market Walk and members between the ages of Contact Caryn Coury, first Run. 18 – 45 and has been active in would have found Sam Walk- no ‘spitting’ involved.” vice president of the club, at The club has provided din- Columbus County for nearly er’s description of another As a result, the new printing 499-1033.or email Whiteville- ners at Hospice House, orga- 75 years. early game ending when Mary- of “ACC Basketball” revises its Rain dance land played South Carolina report to say simply, “Driesell Continued from previous page in Columbia. “On December looked down at Smith’s hand are human. 16, 1970, South Carolina was and shook his head to indicate When the cold misting rain cruising to an easy victory that he was not ready to con- Tablets portant in encouraging social- cate these best practices Our slaps us in the face, we realize when, with 4:52 remaining in cede defeat.” Continued from previous page ization, classroom dynamics young people deserve the best that everything is temporal. All the game, two players got into So the good thing for Dries- and values training. chance to compete in the new is passing, and whatever we do, a shoving and elbow-throwing ell about reporters not reading of those in education. Can it work? In North Caro- world. It won’t happen until we must do it quickly. skirmish. Both benches rushed “ACC Basketball” yet is that Instead of the traditional lina, the Mooresville Graded we give them the best tools and All flesh is as grass; there to the aid of their teammates, when they do, he can hope classroom model of standing School District supplies Mac- learning methods available in is little time for any of us. So, and a slugfest broke out. As they will read the revised ver- in front of a class lecturing, Book Pro computers to every the twenty-first century. we must do our best to love and Driesell tried to separate play- sion and not see a word about teachers would become coach- child in grades 3-8 and has be- care for those around us, friends ers and stop the melee, he was spitting. es and mentors for students, come a national digital learn- Campbell is a former Assis- and family — daily. Often, we struck twice by South Carolina “But what about people monitoring to ensure students ing model for the U.S. Depart- tant State Treasurer and is a must care for the least and the forward John Ribock. The fra- who read the earlier version?” were doing their work, while ment of Education. columnist and creator/host of last. cas continued for about four Driesell asked me. providing encouragement and Other school districts are N.C. SPIN, a weekly statewide My, the things we ponder, minutes before police managed “All I can do,” I told him, “is enrichment experiences and likely doing the same. The television discussion of state when we walk alone—except to halt the fighting and the ref- write a column that says you materials. point is that we have the tech- issues that airs on Sundays at for God, the night, and the cold erees decided to end the game.” didn’t spit in anybody’s hand, The role of that classroom nology and capability, we just 6 a.m. on WILM-TV. misting rain dancing on the face That story of another early and my readers will know the teacher will be even more im- need to learn from and dupli- of the river. ending is not the “good thing” truth.” 14-A – The News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012 First wave signs up for Walk with Jesus Prayer Breakfast for Literacy
During an early organiza- The annual Prayer Break- Church, 412 North Madison The keynote address will be tional meeting Tuesday for fast for Literacy sponsored by Street, Whiteville. given by the Rev. Tim Jerni- the unique Easter event Walk the Columbus Baptist Asso- The public is invited. This gan, Columbus Baptist Asso- With Jesus & Sunrise Ser- ciation’s Woman’s Missionary is an annual fundraiser for the ciation’s director of missions. vice, more than a half-dozen Union will be held Saturday, Columbus County Literacy The New Believers, a popular churches showed their sup- Feb. 18, at 9 a.m. in the fel- Council, and a donation of $6 local gospel group, will pro- port by “adopting” books of lowship hall of First Baptist per person is requested. vide entertainment. The New Testament. By adoption, the churches actually mean they will hand- write the books during the un- precedented event this April 8. Walk With Jesus will begin with a community sunrise ser- vice at 6:30 a.m. on the campus Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist of the BB&T headquarters Janice Young talks about her vision of a community Eas- off West Columbus and South ter sunrise service Tuesday during an organizational Madison streets in Whiteville. meeting of churches interested in the Walk With Jesus Some churches in the coun- project, which will include a service followed by a group ty have sunrise services for hand-writing of the entire New Testament. their congregations, and some CARDIAC share with local churches, but south. being sorted out every day. this will be the first attempt Chalk in hand, they will A w e b s i t e , a c c e s s e d to have a countywide, nonde- then write scriptures from through a link at Whiteville. REHABILITATION nominational service. every verse, chapter and book com, explains most details Speakers and performers of The New Testament. of the event, and includes a are being sought for the pro- The following churches form with which churches or WEEK FEBRUARY 12 - 18, 2012 gram, which is expected to have already signed up: West- groups can request to adopt offer highlights of talent from ern Prong Baptist Church, books, individuals can volun- around the county. Up to 1,000 with Matthew; First Presby- teer, and anyone can donate. people may attend. terian, with Mark; Church of This event will cost an es- The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program After the service, the audi- God, with Colossians; Trinity timated $1,500, and corpo- at Columbus Regional Healthcare System ence will turn into partici- Baptist Church, with Timothy rate sponsorship is not being pants as they walk to specified 1&2; Pleasant Plains Baptist sought for this holy day. areas of sidewalk everywhere Church, with Hebrews; New Churches, organizations Your Heart Health Close To Home from Highest Praise Church Life Community Church, with and even large, extended fami- on the north, to the Columbus John 1; and Praise Tabernacle, lies are encouraged to request County Arts Council on the with Revelation. to adopt books early, and with Strengthen your heart These churches represent only 18 books unspoken for, Improve your cardiovascular function more than a third of the books selection is expected to get needed to write, and organiz- thin fairly quickly. Decrease the likelihood of another cardiac event Law enforcement ers are pleased with the enthu- The second meeting will be Improve your quality of life siasm shown so far. Only two held Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. in the N.C. Provide education on heart disease and lifestyle modification BBQ Tuesday months away, more details are Museum of Forestry. at Piney Forest Piney Forest Baptist Church will hold its 12th an- Brighten Her Day! nual law enforcement appre- ciation barbecue on Tuesday, We Have A Feb. 14 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the church fellow- Wonderful Selection ship hall. of Area members of the Co- lumbus County Sheriff ’s De- partment, Department of Motor Vehicles, Chadbourn Police Department, Fair Bluff Each Team Member is dedicated to providing you Police Department and N.C. excellent care in a fun and motivational environment. Highway Patrol are encour- aged to attend. Our Multidisciplinary Team: The church is located at Cardiac RN Respiratory Care Practitioner 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. Vocational Rehab. Counselors Registered Dietitians southwest of Chadbourn. Wil- Exercise Physiologist lard McPherson is pastor. And lots of new things throughout the store that are sure to please For more information about the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program at CRHS Sanitary please call 910 642 9654 or contact your physician. Continued from page 1-A Lee Lee’s Boutique 269 West Oliver Street, The N.C. Public Water Sup- Powell Plaza, Whiteville ply Section provides some 640-1784 information about the district on its website. The agency lists 177 residential connections in the district with a population Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, the most beautiful feeling in the world. of 443. Lucky are those who are loved and cared for. So, what is Valentine’s day to you? In 2009 the sanitary board Make it come alive for the one you love every year, in your own way, that makes received $30,000 to establish a water supply plan for the Sweet Talk them feel like the only person who matters in your life! district via a N.C. Rural Cen- ter Grant, according to the To Ann Batten, HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Happy 2nd Birthday To Our grant-making agency website. Love at first sight, Valentine That year the sanitary district MOMMY! board installed an emergency moonlight over interconnection to the county’s Lake Waccamaw, From Your Korteja Water District IV to be used as Nat King Cole Girls: 3K’S: Love, Mommy a back-up water supply. Markish & singing Kimel Board Chairman Steve Daddy Lanier, who has served on the “Melody of Love” Kimya Demetrius Jr. board for 18 years, said last on my truck radio - year that the board was investi- Kim & The Family gating the cost of replacing all These precious things of its outdated waterlines that remind me of you! he believes cause occasional All My Love, jarring that stirs sediment. Gordon Lanier said the board was considering drilling a well for the district’s water supply. Lanier said purchasing bulk Brooksie, To My “Heart Strings” Sandra Williams (Susie) water from the county on a Kalie Lynn You married regular basis was not being Into my heart’s considered at the time. treasure, I have Jennings Seth me 2 years ago, At 30 cents per $100 value, placed a special Nikki Grace and made me a property owner with a home Buffkin and cars valued at $150,000 pays love for you so the luckiest and $450 a year in taxes to the sani- The LOVE, the tary district or $37.50 a month, great a thief JOY, the BEAUTY in addition to the sanitary dare not steal of my life, happiest man district’s water bill. nor can time Happy alive. I love and In September 2010 The News Valentine’s Day Reporter found that pay to take away. adore you. board members for work pre- Walton Love, formed was not entirely dis- Nana Dae Dae Love, Jimmy closed in the board’s audit but the board readily provided payment and financial records. To Our Dear They showed that board Kenwick Best Ma Bert members, on average, earn Happy 1st about $15 an hour for work per- We love you. You formed and at least one earned Valentine’s Day have made our lives more than $9,000 a year. In Heaven Son Since the inception of the so special. Keep small community water sys- Words cannot ex- tem in 1959, it has been stan- press how bad I am rollin those dard practice for the members missing you. I loved to do much of the labor them- you when you were good biscuits. selves related to upkeep, repair here and I still love Wendy, Benjie, and operations of the system. you. But God loves Nick, Cody, Nicole Cartrette you best! Sam & Ryan 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Love, Mom Faricita Best [email protected] Sports
Te News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012 - Page 1-B Waccamaw Conference Tournament WHS heads girls bracket The Whiteville Lady Wolf- Bladen will entertain sixth- final at BCC, the East Bladen- pack, champion of the Wac- seeded South Columbus, and South Brunswick winner will camaw 2A-3A Conference fourth-seeded West Bruns- square off with North Bruns- girls division, holds the top wick will be at home against wick-South Columbus winner
seed and first-round bye in the South Brunswick. All three at 6 p.m. North Carolina Farm Bureau games will begin at 6 p.m. In Thursday’s boys semi- Insurance Waccamaw Confer- Girls’ first-round play will final at BCC, the North Bruns- ence Basketball Tournament, begin Tuesday with regular- wick-Whiteville winner will which will begin its weeklong season runnerup East Bladen take the floor against the East run tonight. playing host to seventh-seed- Bladen-South Columbus win- For the second straight ed South Brunswick, third- ner at 7:30 p.m. year, the tournament semi- seeded North Brunswick at The championship games finals and finals will be played home against No. 6 South are set for Friday at BCC with at Brunswick Community Columbus, and fourth-seeded the girls game scheduled to get College in Supply. Also, North West Bladen entertaining No. underway at 6 p.m., followed by Carolina Farm Bureau has 5 West Brunswick. All games the boys game at 7:45. signed on this year as a major will begin at 6 p.m. In last year’s tournament, sponsor for the event. In Wednesday’s girls semi- Whiteville won the boys cham- In the boys division, reg- final action at BCC, White- pionship by defeating regular- ular-season champion West ville will go against the West season champion West Bladen Bladen holds the top seed and Bladen-West Brunswick win- 56-43 in the finals. opening-round bye. ner at 6 p.m. In last year’s girls tourna- Tournament play is sched- In Wednesday’s boys semi- ment championship game, uled to get underway tonight final at BCC, West Bladen will regular season champion in the boys bracket with run- take on the West Brunswick- East Bladen topped North nerup North Brunswick play- South Brunswick winner at Brunswick 61-41 for its second ing host to seventh-seeded 7:30 p.m. straight Waccamaw tourna- Whiteville. Third-seeded East In Thursday’s girls semi- ment title. Tree Rivers Conference Tournament E. Columbus girls hold top seed The East Columbus Lady ment with St. Pauls seeded pion meeting the Red Springs- Gators and St. Pauls Lady Bull- second. West Columbus winner and dogs have tied for the Three Girls tournament ac- East Columbus taking on the Rivers 1A-2A Conference girls tion will open tonight with Fairmont-South Robeson win- basketball championship and sixth-seeded West Columbus ner at 7:30. both will have opening-round playing at Red Springs, and The boys semi-final round byes in the conference tourna- fifth-seeded South Robeson will be played Thursday at ment that is scheduled to begin visiting fourth-seeded Fair- Fairmont with West Columbus today and run through Friday. mont. Both games will begin going against the East Colum- The Fairmont boys have at 6 p.m. bus-South Robeson winner at claimed the outright regular- Boys tournament play will 6 and defending tournament season championship and begin Tuesday with No. 6 champion meeting the Red holds the top seeding. Season South Robeson at No. 3 East Springs-St. Pauls winner at runnerup West Columbus also Columbus, and No. 5 St. Pauls 7:30. has an opening-round bye in at No. 4 Red Springs. The championship games the tournament. The girls semi-final round will be played Friday at Fair- By way of a Saturday coin- Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist will be played Wednesday mont with the girls game at 6 flip. East Columbus has gained at East Columbus with the and boys game at 7:30. Ram homer the top seed in the girls tourna- defending tournament cham- Southeastern Community College outfelder Ronald Thompson watches his home run ball sail out of the park during Saturday’s Region 10 baseball doubleheader with visiting Patrick Henry Community College of Martinsville, Va. Thompson, a former athletic standout at West Columbus High School, also had a double and two singles Gators sweep South scheduleRobeson at 1-9. ROWLAND - The East Co- ter run to gain a 25-6 half- during Saturday’s doubleheader. SCC won both of Saturday’s games by scores of 8-0 lumbus girls basketball team time lead. Lauren Jenkins’ GIRLS GAME and 6-1. Patrick Henry came back on Sunday to win the third game of the series by clinched a tie for the Three Riv- 13 points led the Lady Gator E. Columbus 6 19 12 14 - 51 a 5-1 score. Coach Scott Johnson’s SCC squad will have its next outing Wednesday ers 1A-2A Conference regular scoring, followed by Meonti S. Robeson 14 12 10 9 - 25 season championship, and the Campbell with 12 and Brit- EAST COLUMBUS (51): K.J. when it will take on the Methodist University junior varsity in a 1 p.m., doubleheader Johnson 7, Brittany Hall 11, Meonti Gator boys secured a third- tany Hall with 11. at Fayetteville. (See story on 2B). Campbell 12, Lauren Jenkins 13, De- place finish in their division Virginia McCormick tal- Maya Berry 3, Morgan McKeithan 5. Friday night following road lied 14 points for South Robe- SOUTH ROBESON (25): Virginia wins over host South Robeson. son, which finished confer- McCormick 14, Chelsea Jacobs 5, J. Lady Pack wraps up Waccamaw title; ence play at 1-9. Stackhouse 6 The East Columbus girls team took a 51-25 win to finish Senior T.J. Wilson led BOYS GAME WHS boys fall to South Brunswick E. Columbus 15 16 24 18 - 73 with South Columbus. with a 9-1 record and tie St. Coach Curt Moss’ Gator boys BOILING SPRING LAKES story on 2B). Pauls for the league title. Coach squad with 23 points. Ronald S. Robeson 14 12 14 27 - 67 - All 11 Whiteville High players Karlyn Stephens’ ECHS squad Ratliff had 16 and Elijah EAST COLUMBUS (73): Ferrell Baldwin 2, Keona White 2, Mack Jen- figured in the scoring Friday In the boys game, South has 16-4 season record. Gresham tallied 12. The Ga- GIRLS GAME kins 6, T.J. Wilson 23, Ronald Ratliff Columbus took a 48-31 win night as the Lady Wolfpack Whiteville 23 6 14 16 - 59 The ECHS boys team downed tors held a 31-26 halftime lead 16, Ricky Ratliff 6, Gage Lassiter 2, wrapped up the 2012 Wacca- over the Wolfpack, leaving S. Brunswick 0 5 2 3 - 10 South Robeson 73-67 to put its fi- and extended the margin to Caleb Edge 4, Elijah Gresham. maw 2A-3A Conference girls Whiteville with a 2-10 record WHITEVILLE (59): Jamilia Jones nal conference record at 5-5 and 55-40 after three quarters. SOUTH ROBESON (67): Mason basketball championship with a and a seventh-place finish in 5, Sam McCumbee 9, Marquetta overall record at 9-1 Emmanuel Jackson had 3, Emmanuel Johnson 20, Corey Ed- 59-10 victory over winless South the conference standings. Hemingway 6, Allysa Alley 6, Jordan 20 points for South Robeson, wards 14, Pankey 5, Reggie Scippio Ray 5, Ciara Wilcox 4, Alea Henry Brunswick. Coach Jerry Singletary’s 10, Thompson 2, Carter 5, Rowdy 8, 2, Jenna Watts 8, Geena White 4, The East Columbus girls which closed its conference Coach Serena Smith’s Lady Wolfpack, which closed reg- Briana Jamison 4, Shae Cokley 6. team used a 19-2 second-quar- Wolfpack closed its regular sea- ular-season play with a 7-14 SOUTH BRUNSWICK (10): Kacy son schedule with a 15-4 record, overall mark, kept things O’Connor 3, T. Bryant 2, Nakaya including an 11-1 mark in the close most of the way - trail- Joyner 2, Jasmine Rabon 2, Kayla TRC runnerup Vikings fall to Red Springs Waccamaw Conference. ing 16-14 at the half and 38- Frye 1. CERRO GORDO - Friday take the six-point victory. Davis with 17 each and Tony The Whiteville girls team, 23 after three quarters. turned into a rough Senior “We didn’t play very well Reese with 14, which has won its first confer- The Cougars dominated BOYS GAME Night for the Three Rivers ... we just didn’t have a lot of Whiteville 6 8 9 8 - 31 ence championship since 2007, the final quarter, outscoring 1A-2A Conference runnerup spark, and Red Springs went S. Brunswick 11 5 12 20 - 48 Red Springs won the girls has an opening-round bye in this WHS 20-8, including a 9-of-11 West Columbus boys basketball on a roll,” said veteran WCHS WHITEVILLE (31): Shawn Kirk game dropping the WCHS girls week’s Waccamaw Conference effort from the foul line. team. head coach Michael Powell. 9, Robert Smith 6, Forrest Powell 5, conference record to 1-9. Tournament. J. Howard scored 15 Rasheen McMillan 2, Zanary Adams The Red Springs Red Devils, “We had our chances to stil The South Brunswick girls points for South Brunswick, who have struggled thorugh come back and win, but you 6, Dylan Bowen 2. BOYS GAME closed conference regular-season which finished at 39 in the SOUTH BRUNSWICK (48): one of its most dismal seasons have to give Red Springs credit Red Springs 18 13 27 29 - 87 action with an 0-12 record. conference standings and Watts 4, Williams 10, J.Howard 15, in recent history game to life for the way they played and W. Columbus 23 15 11 32 - 81 Sam McCumbee scored nine finishing in a fifth place tie Eddie Reid 8, J. Hill 4, Prince 5, T. points and Jenna Watts followed in the second half to defeat the hustled.” in the conference standings Cox 2 Vikings 87-81 behind Quinn West Columbus, which had with eight for WHS. (See related RED SPRINGS (87): Q. Lowery Lowery’s 36 points. already clinched runnerup in 36, J. Brown 7, Z Leach 14, J.Baker West Columbus led 38-31 at the Three Rivers Conference 9, T. MLean 4, D. Fairley 1. the half, but Red Springs went standings is 7-3 in conference WEST COLUMBUS (81): Cam- on a 27-11 tear in the third quar- and 10-11 overall. Stallion girls, Scorpion boys take wins eron Brisbon 21, Jaquel Martin 17, ter to gain the lead WCHS was led in the scor- VINEGAR HILL - The South South Columbus led 17-16 Anthony Davis 17, Tony Reese 14, GIRLS GAME The two teams combined for ing column by Cameron Bri- Columbus Lady Stallion staged after one quarter, and trailed N. Brunswick 10 2 13 6 - 31 Savon Dawson 6, Akie Gaines 4, 63 points in the final quarer son with 21 points, Jaquel a big fourth-quarter comeback 25-23 at the half before being S. Columbus 5 9 9 12 - 35 Trevon Green 4. with Red Springs going on to Martin with and Anthony to take a 35-31 Waccamaw 2A-3A limited to 10 second-half NORTH BRUNSWICK (31): T. Conference basketball win over points. Cheatham 2, G. Deal 3, D. White 7, T. North Brunswick. North Brunswick closed Keaton 6, K. Brown 2, N. Ramsey 10. Kerra Shirley’s 10 points out the game with a 13-2 SOUTH COLUMBUS (35); Chelsey Word of God defeats Waccamaw Academy Long 6, Quae Newman 4, Bliss Koenig helped spark the victory over the fourth-quarter run. 1, V. Graham 2, Kenna Shirley 6, Kerra RALEIGH - Word of God Coach Andy Watts’ Warrior enter SEIC Tournament play Lady Stallions, who overcame Jaron Smyre scored 16 Shirley 10, Katie Evans 1. Christian School defeated squad was Tyshon Jackson Friday at Red Springs. a six-point NBHS lead in the points with Aaron Jacobs Waccamaw Academy 76-58 with 14 points. Waccamaw final three minutes. It proved tallying 13 and Jeremy Long BOYS GAME Friday night in a Southeastern Academy led 14-10 after one Waccamaw 14 13 14 17 - 58 to be one of the biggest wins of chalking up 10 for North N. Brunswick 16 19 19 13 - 67 Independent Conference boys quarter. Word of God 10 26 25 15 - 76 the season for Coach Brett Bur- Brunswick, which gained a S. Columbus 17 16 8 2 - 43 basketball game. Jaquan Brownridge led WACCAMAW ACADEMY (58): roughs’ young SCHS squad. runnerup finish in the Wac- NORTH BRUNSWICK (67): Adrian The loss wrapped up confer- Word of God scorers with 15 Tyshon Smith 14, Joe Nadi 5, De- The Lady Stallions finished camaw Conference stand- Jacobs 13, T. Graham 5, Jaron Smyre ence play for Waccamaw Acad- points. Shyquan Whitfield had Shawn Jackson 8, Jayce Morris 5, conference play with a 4-8 re- ings. 16, J. Phillips 2, Jeremy Long 10, emy, which will have its Senior 13 for the Word of God team, Greg Wilson 23, James Weber 3. cord. Junior post player Phar- J.J. Batts 2, LaGrande Roseborough 4, Nik Sloan 2, Tyler Hicks 2, Jabril Night games tonight against which along with Flora Mac- WORD OF GOD (76): Josh oah McKever led South Robinson 2. Antioch Christian, beginning donald and Trinity Christian, Newkirk 8, Jaquon Brownridge 15, The North Brunswick boys Columbus scorers with 16 SOUTH COLUMBUS (43): Kenny with the girls game at 5 p.m. has made the SEIC Conference Clayton Lewis 6, Devino Farquharsan squad avenged a loss to the points. The Stallions have Rich 7, Jahlil Soles 2, Makiel Bell 5, Greg Wilson was the scor- one of the state’s most heavily 5, Kyle Haskins 2, Dante Reynolds 12, Stallions in their first Wacca- a 6-15 record, including a D. Gerald 2, Shyquan Hemingway ing leader for Waccamaw recruited prep conferences in Camden Scott 3, Shyuan Whitfeld 13, maw Conference meeting with 3-9 record in the Waccamaw 2, Rontonio Stanley, Reggie Frink 2, Academy with 23 points. Also recent years. Josh Fields 6. a strong second half that led to Conference Pharoah McKever 16. scoring in double figures for Waccamaw Academy will a 67-43 win over the Stallions. 2B - The News Reporter, Thursday, February 13, 2012 WHS girls basketball team wins national uniform-design contest The Whiteville High School girls basketball the season ended,” Smith said. team not only clinched the Waccamaw 2A-3A Thanks to Intrepid Sportswear, McCumbee Conference championship this past week, but and other WHS seniors will be able to play in they also came up with another big title. the basketball uniforms they helped design. Intrepid Sportswear of Seattle, Wash., held This past December, Intrepid Sportswear a nationwide contest that gave players the op- invited teams from across the country to sub- portunity to design their own uniforms. mit their own custom uniform designs for the In the first year of the contest, the White- inaugural Uniform Design Contest. ville Lady Wolfpack came out the winner in Boys and girls teams with the most “likes” the girls division, and the team will have the for their design on the Intrepid Sportswear newly created uniforms in time for this week’s Facebook page is receiving a brand new set of Waccamaw Conference Tournament. uniforms based on their submitted designs. “The entire school and athletic program Maries R-1 High School of Vienna, Missouri are ecstatic about being the winners of the is the winner in the boys division. uniform design contest,” said WHS girls coach “This contest was aimed at inspiring teams Serena Smith. “The entire team gave input to creatively design their own uniforms,” said as we finalized the uniform, and uniform Rob Grabow, founder and president of Intrepid designer Sam McCumbee (senior guard) was Sportswear. “Who hasn’t dreamed of wearing proud to announce to everyone who logged the coolest-looking uniforms on the court? At into Facebook to vote for the uniform. Intrepid Sportswear, we show it’s possible to “Sam was hoping she would have the op- produce high-quality uniforms at affordable portunity to play in the new uniforms before prices.” Middle school basketball Nakina DY BOYS GIRLS Hallsboro 40 Hallsboro 33 Baseball Tabor City 21 Nakina 13 Host Hallsboro was led in Unbeaten Hallsboro was registrations scoring by Michael Graham led by Sayeh Campbell with The Nakina Dixie Youth with 12 points and Rasheed Bel- eight points and Olivia Kis- Baseball League will hold lamy with 12. The Tigers held a sam with three. player registrations for the 17-14 halftime lead. Top scorers for Tabor City 2012 seasonwill conclude on Top scorers for Tabor City were Shani Riggins with six Saturday were Jamey Miller with seven points and Madison Spencer Sign-ups will be Feb. 18 from points and Jamel Baker with with three. six. 10 a.m. until noon at the Naki- na Middle School gymnasium. The Nakina Youth League DY Baseball District 2 has four age divisions -- Ma- chine Pitch (ages 4-6), Coach- Scholarship DY Workshop Pitch (7-8), Minors (9-10) and Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist District 2 Dixie Youth Base- Majors (ages 11-12). Southeastern Community College pitcher Eric Dubose throws in relief during the second deadline set ball director Frankie Burney Registration fee for Ma- game of Saturday’s Region 10 baseball doubleheader against Patrick Henry Community has announced that the 2012 chine Pitch is $25 per player and fee for the other three age College at SCC Field. SCC won two of three games in the weekend series to put its The deadline for the apply- District 2 workshop will be levels is $35 per player. season record at 3-2. ing for a Dixie Youth Baseball held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 4 college scholarship is March p.m. at Edgewood Elementary 1. High School seniors who School in Whiteville. Hallsboro DYB Rams win two of three against Patrick Henry played at least one season of Burney said that all leagues Dixie Youth Baseball can apply in District 2 are required to be registrations set for a $2,000 scholarship. represented at this meeting. The Southeastern Com- Henry scored all five runs in was a disappointment after Scholarship applications munity College baseball team the fifth inning when it took the Rams had controlled the for Feb. 18, 24 can be downloaded from the Hallsboro Dixie Youth Base- won two of its three games advantage of four SCC errors. first two games of the series Dixie Youth website at www. ball wil hold registrations for Saturday and Sunday with The Rams committed a total on Sunday. Nakina DYB dixie.org and then clicking on the 2012 season on Feb. 18 and visiting Patrick Henry Com- eight errors in the game. “We didn’t do a very good job the Dixie Youth emblem, and sets chicken bog 24 at the Hallsboro Middle munity College of Virginia. SCC was held scoreless un- defensively today and that was then clicking on the scholar- School gym , from 10 a.m. Coach Scott Johnson’s til the ninth inning by PHCC the difference,” Johnson said. The Nakina Dixie Youth ship link. until noon. Rams won both ends of Satur- lefthander Josh Turner. “We’ve had some good pitching Baseball League will hold a Twelve former North Caro- Registration is open to day’s doubleheader by scores Southeastern avoided the so far and everybody seems to chicken bog fund-raiser on lina DYB players won one of youngsters who will not turn of 8-0 and 6-1. Patrick Henry shutout in the ninth inning be coming around better with Friday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to the 70 national DYB scholar- 13 before May 1. Anyone who won Sunday’s game 5-1. when Hunt hit a one-out double the bats.” 2 p.m., at the Old Dock Commu- ships awarded in 2011. North did not play for another team Southeastern’s season re- and later scored on a two-out Southeastern will travel to nity Center in Old Dock. Carolina has now been award- last year and resides in Colum- cord stands at 3-2 overall and double by pinch-hitter Grayson Fayetteville Wednesday to take Plates will sell for $7 with all ed 144 scholarships since 1976. bus County DYB boundary is 2-1 in Region 10 play. Hoffman. on the Methodist University proceeds going to the Nakina The 2011 winners are named eligible to register. Josh Whitesell pitched a SCC head coach Scott John- junior varsity team in a 1 p.m., Dixie Youth Baseball program. under the Scholarship link four-hit shutout in Saturday’s son said that Sunday’s loss doubleheader. opener, and Joe Wellbock was the winning pitcher in the second game. Eric Dubose Remaining SCC baseball schedule pitched in relief. Warriors can 11 treys in win over CCA Feb. 15 - at Methodist JV (DH), 3 Ronald Thompson and The Waccamaw Academy Deshawn Daniels scored seven, girls game 34-14 behind Annie Feb. 18 - *Rockingham (DH), 1 Cory Wallace walloped SCC Warriors ripped the nets for 11 followed by Jayce Morris with Marsh’s 10 points. Chadbourn youth baseball, sofball registrations home runs in the double- 3-point goals last Monday in a three and Jeremy Rasberry Scorers for Waccamaw Feb. 19 - *Rockingham, noon header. 77-52 non-conference basketball with one. Academy were McKayla Mc- Feb. 25 - *Wake Tech (DH), 1 Thompson also had a dou- victory over Coastal Christian Nick Case was high scorer Neill and Kayla Watts with six Feb. 26 - *Wake Tech, noon ble and two singles and Wal- Academy of Wilmington. for Coastal Christian Acad- points each and Kayla Smith Feb. 29 - Muskegon (Mich.) (DH), 2 lace added a pair of hits, Jor- Tyshon Smith scored 26 emy with 19 points followed by with two points. (at Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach) dan Hunt and Justin Britt also points for the Warriors, fol- Dylan Smith. Waccamaw Academy will March 3 - *at Surry (DH), 1 provided some strong hitting. lowed by Greg Wilson with 22 close its regular-season sched- March 4 - *at Surry (noon) In Sunday’s game, Patrick points, and Carol Smith with 18. Coastal Christian won the ule tonight when it plays host March 14 - at N.C. Wesleyan JV (DH), 1 to Antioch Christian March 17 - *at Wilkes (DH), 1 March 18 - *at Wilkes, noon March 21 - Hudson Valley (N.Y.) (DH), 1 SHORT March 22 - Hudson Valley (N.Y.) (DH), 1 March 24 - *Lenoir (DH), 1 BROS. 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FEBRUARY 8 Top Scratch Series: Whiteville, Wednesday Morning Seniors 513; West Columbus,463; East Co- W-L lumbus, 410; South Columbus 405.. Mac Attack 9-1 Roadrunners 8-2 Girls High Rollers 8-2 (Final standings) Hurricanes 6-4 W-L Beware 5-5 West Columbus 52.5-27.5 Two Ships 5-5 Whiteville 49-31 Golden Girls 5-5 East Columbus 29.5-50.5 Roby Os 6-4 South Columbus 27-53 New Girls 4-6 Wannabees 2-8 Top Scratch Games: West Co- Pressing On 1-9 lumbus, 135; Whiteville, 128; South Ten In The Pit 1-4 Columbus, 107 Top Scratch Series: Whiteville, 461; West Columbus, 404; South MEN Columbus, 375. Top Scratch Games: Richard Threadgill, 183; Charles George, 170; Mac McDowell, 161; John SCC LEAGUE Worthington, 146. Feb. 9 Top Scratch Series: Charles W-L George, 462; Richard Threadgill, Team 2 10-2 446; McDowell, 440; John Worthing- Team 8 8-4 ton, 417, Team 5 8-4 Team 6 7-5 WOMEN Team 7 6-6 Top Scratch Games: Helen Team 3 5-7 Loughran, 156; Lillian Crawley, 138; Team 1 2-10 Sallie Threadgill, 133; Vivian Law- Team 4 2-10 son, 133. Top Scratch Series: Helen MEN Loughran, 420; Gerri Reid, 365; Viv- Top scratch games: Joshua Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist ian Lawson, 361; Augusta Burnett, Simmons, 141; Jason McDaniel 113; Trapped Ram 352; Hunter King, 102 Southeastern Community College baserunner Andre Perkins (center) gets caught in a run-down between third Top scratch series (two base and homeplate during Saturday’s Region 10 baseball doubleheader with Patrick Henry Community College FEBRUARY 9 games): Joshua Simmons, 242; High School League Jason McDaniel, 219; Hunter King, at SCC Field. The Rams defeated the visiting squad from Martinsville, Va., by scores of 8-0 and 6-1 on Saturay, Boys 194. but lost to the Patriot squad Sunday. (Final standings) W-L WOMEN On this date ... Whiteville 60-20 Top scratch games: Jeanna Feb. 13, 2007 South Columbus 39-41 McLelland, 117; Erin Mincey, 99; An- The Whiteville Wolfpack West Columbus 34-46 gela Skipper, 95. comes away with a 79-72 East Columbus 27-53 Top scratch series (two double-overtime victory over games): Jeanna McClelland 207; Top Scratch Games: Whiteville, the Pender Patriots in the Erin Mincey, 180; Anglea Skipper, 169; West Columbus, 138; South 168. opening round of the Wac- Columbus, 128; East Columbus, camaw 1A-2A Conference 116. Boys Basketball Tournament at the East Columbus High School gym. Coach Kenzil Scheduling a DEBT RELIEF McCall’s Whiteville squad Bankruptcy sends the game into over- community event? Stop Foreclosures time on a 3-point shot at the regulation buzzer. Sprandon Check out our Get A Fresh Start Mahoney leads Wolfpack Attorney scorers with 23 points while 24-hour Community James Nur Abdullah tallies 20 and Robbins Aaron Clark had 12. Alex Calendar at: Royal has a huge game www.whiteville.com 922 S. Madison St. under the boards with eight Whiteville points and 11 rebounds. Regular season champ East CALL 642-4860 Nakina Middle School student Lindsey Jones is pictured with the North Carolina State Columbus goes on to win the JOBS HERE! www.bankruptcylawwebsite.com University mascot after being recognized at halftime of the N.C. State-UNC women’s tournament. basketball game at Reynolds Coliseum. Jones was one of 22 N.C. State Girls Bas- ketball Camp scholarship winners this past summer. The scholarships are provided by the state’s Touchstone Energy cooperatives. Jones represents the area served by SUBSCRIBE NOW AND SAVE! Brunswick EMC. Jones receives Touchstone Scholarship recognition The News Reporter Lindsey Jones of Nakina Middle School Basketball Academy with a check for $14,600 in was recognized for winning a Touchstone support of the upcoming 2012 summer basket- Energy Sports Camp scholarship during a ball camp scholarships. special halftime presentation at a Wolfpack “This summer will mark the 11th year the More Local News Women’s basketball game. Jones reunited co-ops have awarded deserving young women with 22 basketball camp scholarship winners the chance to attend basketball camp at N.C. for Your Money at Reynolds Coliseum to watch the Wolfpack State,” said Judy Gore, vice president of cus- Women take on the Lady Tar Heels on Jan. 22. tomer service at Brunswick EMC. “These Jones was selected from numerous appli- scholarships are an excellent way for young cants to attend the Kellie Harper Women’s women to broaden their horizons, experience Basketball Academy at N.C. State University life on a college campus, work with collegiate 104 ISSUES last July, representing Brunswick EMC. She coaches and develop fundamental skills that is the daughter of Sammy and Melissa Jones will help them excel on and off the court.” and won the scholarship because of her out- Brunswick EMC is accepting applications A YEAR! standing application and accompanying es- from young men and women for the 2012 say. Touchstone Energy Sports Camp scholarships Scholarship winners and their guests re- to basketball camps this summer. The applica- ceived tickets to the game and a catered lunch tion deadline is March 30. BEMC will send one 1-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RATES from the cooperative. At halftime, the young young woman in sixth through eighth grades women were recognized by name at half to the Kellie Harper Women’s Basketball Acad- Home Delivery (where available) ...... $40 court and received a certificate of achieve- emy at N.C. State University and one young ment. The state’s Touchstone Energy cooper- man to the Roy Williams Carolina Basketball atives presented the Kellie Harper Women’s Camp at UNC-Chapel Hill. US Mail: Columbus County ...... $30 Whiteville Optimist Dixie Youth Baseball registrations Other NC Counties by Mail ...... $46 Registration for players wishing to participate in the 2012 Whiteville Optimist Dixie Outside of NC ...... $65 Youth Baseball Program will be held at Edgewood School according to the following dates and times: The News Reporter.....PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472.....910-642-4104, ext. 270 Friday, February 17 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. I’m enclosing payment of ______for the amount due according to the information listed above. Saturday, February 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, February 24 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. NAME ______Saturday, February 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ADDRESS ______
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Any participant who previously has NOT PLAYED in the 7 to 12 age group league with a subscription to the also must bring a birth certificate to registration. Everyone wishing to participate must register even if they played on a team last season. The News Reporter Anyone interested in coaching in any of the age groups should contact Don Harritan at 642-6467 or [email protected] or apply at registration.
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HOME 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 100 Pets & Animals 380 Trailers 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances SERVICES 390 Motors 550 Rooms 120 Antiques 275 Financial Services 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs29 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 practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions SALES 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. 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WANTED - USED WASHING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY JIMMY D. ETHERIDGE machine. Must be dependable and POSITION : POLICE OFFICER Professional Land Surveyor reasonably priced. 910-445-3612. Location: Chadbourn, NC 498 Crusoe Island Rd, Whiteville BROWN EYED HUGGABLE, lovable Salary $25,000-$26,000, plus benefits of a very 910-642-8635 or 910-641-1042 man looking for huggable, lovable FIREWOOD FOR SALE - All red oak with pay increase up to 5% after suc- DUE TO RAPID GROWTH reputable behavioral health company woman that likes to go places and do 080 Wanted to Rent wood, recently cut. Call 234-1578 or cessful completion of one year pro- KJ Hauling & BackHoe Service. things. Call 910-654-4440. 625-1983. We deliver. bationary period. we are seeking a LCAS, LCSW, LPC, or provisionally licensed person. We Ditches, Landscaping, Fill dirt, Sand DEER HUNTER LOOKING to pur- Job Description: Perform full range of Gravel, ABC, Mulch, etc. Budget YORK HEATING/AIR conditioning offer competitive wages and benefits. chase a lease for 2012 season. Pro- law enforcement duties of a tradition- rates. 910-499-2139 060 Special Notices unit. Model No. D1NA036N07206C, If you are interested please send fessional Banker. Very respectful of al nature as well as assignment to a Serial (s)NFMM060693 $1,500. 625- resume to: B-206, The News Report- property & limitations. Wishes to specific neighborhood for intensified MOORE’S LAWN SERVICES 1258. er, PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472 BUS TOURS - JOHNNY & LINDA solidify with deposit or paid in full responsibilities and citizen interac- Insured, Experienced, Commercial & HEWETT. New York City. Call 910- immediately with contract. Call 910- tion, including investigating traffic col- HEALING TOUCH HOME CARE Residential. 910-262-0287 or email 840-3425. 207-6113. 230 Miscellaneous lisions, criminal and narcotic offenses, AGENCY now hiring Physical, Occu- [email protected] traffic enforcement, and apprehend- INFORMATION regarding my pational Speech Therapist. Call 207- SEEKING HUNTING RIGHTS and ing suspects. great grandparents- 27 linear ft coun- 6550 for interview WILLIAMSON available properties of all sizes to 3 PIECES CORIAN Requirements: Applicant must have John Wash Patterson (1837) ter top with built in sink. Excellent lease. Will pay top dollar for the right NC B.L.E.T. Certification, H.S. Diplo- LPN OR RN with experience in Family HOME IMPROVEMENT Annalizer Patterson(1843-1930). condition. 840-7705 opportunities. 910-279-1983 ma or Equivalent, and NCDL. Appli- Practice setting - need to know about Windows, metal roof, siding. May Prudence Soles Powell(1846-1936) cant must pass a pre-employment pediatric vaccines; organized and fast qualify for window rebate. Local email [email protected] personnel review board, physical, paced Fam Med setting. Mail resume dependable. Competitive pricing. or call 910-233-5689 drug screen, psychological evalua- to Office Manager, PO Box 5, White- Call 641-7329 or 641-9148 WE SPECIALIZE IN tion, criminal background, and fire- ville, NC 28472 arms qualifications, and must be eli- Correcting Your Credit NURSE POSITIONS LPN or RN WE CLEAN gible to receive NCJS probationary or general certification. Women and Full time or part time, 3pm-11pm & CREDIT 100 Pets & Animals 11pm-7am. Must have NC license. Playhouse for sale 10x10. Wired. minorities encouraged to apply. RECORDS Excellent benefits. Vacation, Holiday Call Us Today!!!! Good condition. Call 641-2318. CLOSING DATE: 2/17/2012 FREE PUPPIES - Father Chesapeake pay, Sick pay and more. 910-258-8164 INSTRUCTIONS: Interested persons Bay Retriever, mother Terrier mixed. Autumn Care of Shallotte, 237 Mul- WE CLEAN RAINBOW VACUUM CLEANER, must submit a Town of Chadbourn Born 1-1-12, 4 males, 4 females. Call berry Street, Shallotte, NC 28459. CREDIT Se model. Very nice. $350. Call 840- Application and a North Carolina Jus- 641-1254 after 5 pm. Please apply in person 2006 HYUNDAI SONATA, 2nd owner, RECORDS 3053. tice and Standards F3 Law Enforce- ment Personal History Statement. 54,000 miles. Leather interior, sun- 910-258-8164 HAPPY JACK LIQUIVIC: Recognized RAY’S USED FURNITURE Contact: Chief Steven Shaw roof. All electric. V-6. Good gas mile- safe & effective against hook & round SERVICES Hwy 130 past Brunswick Electric. Chadbourn Police Department age. $9.500. Call 770-0796. worms by US Center for Veterinary Living, dining, bedrooms, tables, 602 North Brown Street Medicine. Williams Farm Service chairs, etc. We buy used furniture! Chadbourn, NC 28431 2008 MAZDA 6, 4dr, sedan, Sport, (654-5889). 280 Child/Elderly Care 840-5356 Phone: 910-654-4146 VE, 34k, $14,800. Fair Bluff Ford www.happyjackinc.com 649-7531 Fax: 910-654-4239 HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER [email protected] HORSES FOR SALE- Thoroughbred NEEDED in Lake Waccamaw. 20 to 2009 FORD FUSION, 4dr, sedan, SE, Mare & Quarter Horse Paint Gelding. HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER 30 hours per week. Hours flexible. auto, moonroof, 33k. $16,500. Fair 910-612-5792. !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans NEEDED in Lake Waccamaw. 20 to Must furnish references & have driv- Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 & tractors. Any condition. Paying top PUERTO RICAN SWEET POTATO ers license. Send resume to Box A-2. PERCENTAGE BOAR GOATS for 30 hours per week. Hours flexible. dollar. Will meet or beat any price. seeds (slips) $20 a bushel. 910-628- @ The News Reporter, PO Box 707, sale, Nannies and billies, all sizes, $80 Must furnish references & have driv- 2009 MERCURY MILAN I4 Premier, (910) 770-3131. 6905 Whiteville, NC 28472. & up. Call 234-0150. ers license. Send resume to Box A-2. 4dr, 24k, leather, moonroof. $18,900. @ The News Reporter, PO Box 707, Fair Bluff Ford 649-7531 *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS REG. POMERANIAN PUPPIES, Male Whiteville, NC 28472. We also buy insulated wire, cop- & females, born Nov. 2011. Shots & 2011 FORD TAURUS SEL, 4dr, POSITION AVAILABLE for a NC per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- wormed. $325. 641-1925 BUSINESS FOR SALE - Country sedan, FWD, auto, moonroof, 12k. Licensed P&C agent. Must be able tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 Store & Grill. Located in Evergreen, $26,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- to write and service all P&C busi- NC 910-654-3362 or 910-234-5618. 7531 ness. Please send resume to Insur- CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY ance Agency, PO Box 1010, White- THINKING ABOUT BUYING A Buyers of land and timber. We buy LOOKING FOR BED 2 PC, BRAND NEW. Full mat- ville, NC 28472 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! The pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- PART-TIME tress sets $99. Queen $109. King News Reporter and The Federal ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- PROPERTY MANAGER PT TEMPORARY MAINTENANCE $189. Can deliver. Call 910-742-7767. Trade Commission, the nation’s con- 2010 FORD F-150 XLT, crew cab, 4dr, er. Call days 642-2909. for Section 8 apartment elderly com- POSITION for local apartment com- Dealer. sumer protection agency, say inves- munity in Whiteville. Competitive plex, 24 hours a week, must have own 20k $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- tigate before you invest. Visit ftc. 7531 I BUY JUNK CARS I pay $170-$600. wages. Section 8 or tax experience tools, transportation. Apply in person. CHERRYWOOD CORNER OFFICE gov/bizopps to learn how to tell a Also looking to buy a Honda / Toyota. helpful but not necessary. Strong Madison Hill Apt. 642-8883 DESK with hutch $200.00 great real deal from a raw deal. 2010 FORD RANGER XLT, 2WD x Open 24/7. 910-385-8585 condition. administrative skills and computer STILL SEEKING PARTICIPANTS cab, 4dr, 4k, $18,500. Fair Bluff Ford Call 910-625-7735 skills a must. To apply send resume 910-649-7531 LOOKING FOR OLDER MOPED to to: CAROLINA HOME AGENCY, Inc. fix up. Will pay cash. If you have one [email protected] will be offering MAPP training for Fos- or Know someone who does call 252- ter Care beginning February, 2012 - *** Dee Watts Backhoe an Electrical Main- 269-2525 NOW HIRING March 31, 2012. If you are interested Service **** tenance Technician in Columbus in becoming a Foster Parent please COASTAL BERMUDA HAY for sale. Insured, tree removal, split firewood, County Area. Must have knowledge contact Erica Thompson at 910-642- 2010 CHEVROLET HHR LS, auto, TIMBER - WANTED TIMBER. Large 4x6 bales. Call 640-7211. bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for of PLC’S and minimum of five years 3700 for more information 4dr, flexible fuel. 41k, $13,500. Fair or small tracts. Please call 910-520- driveway, land clearing. Also mow- Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 4728 day or night. HAY FOR SALE experience or equivalent too. Must ing & yard work. 640-2463 or mobile have a clean criminal background and DON’T FORGET TO PLACE Round & Square Bales 770-0534. 2010 FORD ECONOLINE 350 SD, USED LAWNMOWERS pass a drug test. Salary is negotiable. YOUR AD for your yard sale. Call SPRIGGING/PLANTING 3dr van, 38k. 15 passenger $20,900. -JUNKED-BADLY USED Email resume to dbartley07@yahoo. 642-4104 or go on line to place Bobby Hinson Construction of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 910- ad at www.whiteville.com Fair Bluff Ford Mercury 649-7531 640-0794 649-6145 or 910-770-0910. com or fax to 910-642-0278. Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- ging, lots and hedge rows with mini 2010 GMC TERRAIN SLT, 4dr, auto, excavator. Call 640-7606. Cross, leather, 33k, $25,900. Fair Bluff SOLOMON OVERNIGHT AWAKE STAFF Carpentry Work Ford 910-649-7531 Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina is accepting applications Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No for the position of Solomon Overnight Awake Staf. BA or BS job too small. Workmanship guaran- 2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 4dr, auto, HOMECARE moonroof, 25k, $20,800. Fair Bluff preferred. Minimum of a high school diploma. teed. Call 642-4226. Management Corporation Ford 910-649-7531 Successful work experience with troubled children and families. D&T CARPET CLEANING Insured, Alternative Family Living (AFL) is a program that allows This position will provide care and supervision by implementa- dependable, husband & wife team. 99 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT, 2 people with developmental disabilities to be cared for in tion of treatment plans for all residents in care at the Solomon References. 910-287-1725 WD, 6 cyl. 160k one owner. 3,395. 770-3526 homes with family settings, rather than institutions. Center. CPR-AED-FIRST AID, BBP, TCI and related trainings are pro- GOLDEN TOBACCO STORE vided and required. Must be able to perform TCI physical inter- We have all your Tobacco Needs. Would you like to learn how to make a comfortable ventions – also pass both physical and written examinations for at the lowest prices. 104-D Columbus Corners Drive, living in the comfort of your own home? TCI. Open 7 days per week. Hours: 2005 SUPER GLIDER motorcycle for Monday - Saturday 9 am to 11 pm. Do you know someone who needs a loving home? We are currently stafng for the following shift: Thursday, sale. Selling due to poor health. Call Sunday 11 am to 10 pm. Same Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10pm until 8am. Once 654-4440. Do You Have A Heart & A Home? Plaza as Walmart, next door to a month this position is required to come in for whole team Andy’s Restaurant. 640-1910. February 14th: February 16th: meeting and required trainings. Occasionally, required to MARINE help with resident day appointments. IF YOU NEED HOUSE CLEANING AFL Lunch & Learn AFL Home Tour & call 910-640-6421. I am experienced 11:30 am - 1:30 pm AFL Meet & Greet Non-exempt, hourly, shift work full time position with and trustworthy. benefts. EOE 4 pm - 6 pm JEFF’S MOBILE SAW MILL - We You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org By email turn logs into lumber. 20 years expe- Call 910-640-1153 to pre-register & learn more. at [email protected]. rience. 15 cents per board foot. Call 2008 15 FT. BOAT, 3 1/2 hp, & Indigo OR By fax to 910-646-3609 and/or mail applications to Boys & 840-5178 or 653-4925. trailer. Selling due to poor health. Call Girls Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 654-4440. 2208 James B. White Hwy. N. – Attn: Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager. LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE All types of backhoe work, lot clear- NEW 2005 17-19 ft galvanized boat Whiteville, NC 28472 For questions, please call Tesa Bush at 910-646-3083 ext 205 ing, sand, top soil and marl. trailer w/17ft boat, 130 hp Merc IO. Credibility • Integrity • Achievement Call 654-4503. $1,000 OBO. 477-0203 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, February 9, 2012
claims against the said estate to pres- the statutory upset bid period, all the safety conditions existing in, on, at, or ent such claims to the undersigned remaining amounts will be immediate- relating to the property being offered Executor, JOHN EDWARD HEWETT, ly due and owing. Said property to be for sale. This sale is made subject to 498 East Process, J.B. LEE, III, 100 offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special ****Publisher’s Notice**** 1-2 BEDROOM APT. for rent. White- Equal Housing Opportunity Washington Street, Whiteville, NC is being offered for sale, transfer and assessments, land transfer taxes, if ville area. $450. Call Clint at 234-4676 All real estate advertised herein is 28472 on or before April 30, 2012, conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There any, and encumbrances of record. subject to the Federal Fair Housing No pets. are no representations of warranty To the best of the knowledge and Act, North Carolina and Columbus ****Publisher’s Notice**** 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. a date more than 3 months from the Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- Equal Housing Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call first publication of this notice. Failure relating to the title or any physical, belief of the undersigned, the current gal to advertise any preference, limi- Opportunity 642-4049. to present a claim against the estate environmental, health or safety con- owner(s) of the property is/are Freddie tation discrimination based on race, All real estate advertised herein is ditions existing in, on, at, or relating Dale Fowler and Teresa Kay Fowler. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Ever- within the specified period of time will color, religion, sex, handicap, familial subject to the Federal Fair Housing to the property being offered for sale. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for status or national origin, or intention Act, North Carolina and Columbus green. Deposit required. No pets. Call be pleaded in bar of recovery of the to make any such preferences, limi- Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- 739-9555. same. All persons indebted to the This sale is made subject to all prior possession of the property may be tations or discrimination. We will not gal to advertise any preference, limi- said estate will please make immedi- liens, unpaid taxes, special assess- issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in . Nice knowingly accept any advertising for tation discrimination based on race, 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT ate payment to the said Executor at ments, land transfer taxes, if any, and favor of the purchaser and against the real estate which is in violation of the color, religion, sex, handicap, familial quiet neighborhood. Deposit & refer- encumbrances of record. To the best party or parties in possession by the law. All person are hereby informed status or national origin, or intention ences required. Call 640-8098. the stated address. that all dwellings advertised are avail- to make any such preferences, limi- This 19th day of January, 2012. of the knowledge and belief of the clerk of superior court of the county in able on an equal opportunity basis. To tations or discrimination. We will not 2 STORY (1) BR furnished cottage. JOHN EDWARD HEWETT, undersigned, the current owner(s) of which the property is sold. Any person complain of discrimination, call HUD knowingly accept any advertising for Available Feb. 1st. Call 642-4923 or Executor the property is/are Sheila M Graham who occupies the property pursuant toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. real estate which is in violation of the 910-770-4923. J.B. Lee, III and Jason A Graham. PLEASE TAKE to a rental agreement entered into or law. All person are hereby informed Lee & Lee Attorneys NOTICE: An order for possession of renewed on or after October 1, 2007, RANCH STYLE BRICK house, 2430 that all dwellings advertised are avail- BERRY PARK APTS.: You will love the property may be issued pursu- may, after receiving the notice of sale, sq.ft. on 2.83 acres. 4 bedrooms, able on an equal opportunity basis. To to call Berry Park Apartments home!!! 100 Washington Street 2 baths, living room & den. Private. complain of discrimination, call HUD Prompt maintenance and on site Whiteville, NC 28472 ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the terminate the rental agreement upon Nice area. Cerro Gordo. Call 910- toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. management ensures easy living Tel: 910-642-3708 purchaser and against the party or 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 640-6970. in our apartments designed for the Fax: 910-642-9058 parties in possession by the clerk of The notice shall also state that upon 2 BEDROOM HOUSE at Roger elderly (62 or older) or persons with Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2012 superior court of the county in which termination of a rental agreement, Street, Fair Bluff. Security Deposit. disabilities. Credit and background the property is sold. Any person who that tenant is liable for rent due under Call 642-2736. check required. Units designed for occupies the property pursuant to the rental agreement prorated to the persons with disabilities subject to Notice of a rental agreement entered into or effective date of the termination. 1996 SINGLEWIDE 14X80 3+2. availability. Rental Assistance avail- 2 BEDROOM UNFURNISHED renewed on or after October 1, 2007, Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. $8,500 as is. Call 910-740-4416. house. Near city limits. Need refer- able. Apply today at 624 N. Wilkes St., Foreclosure Sale may, after receiving the notice of sale, Substitute Trustee ences. No pets. Call 642-3740. Chadbourn, NC, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, or call 654-5888 terminate the rental agreement upon 1587 Northeast Expressway for more information. Equal Housing NORTH CAROLINA 10 days’ written notice to the land- Atlanta, GA 30329 2 BR HOUSE for rent, $450 month + COLUMBUS COUNTY dep. Mollie/Williams Township area. Opportunity. Managed by Partner- lord. The notice shall also state that (770) 234-9181 11 SP 14 OCEANFRONT HOLDEN BEACH No inside pets. 910-653-5624. ship Property Management an equal upon termination of a rental agree- Our File No.: 432.J1000962NC cottage. Furnished 2BR, 2ba, sepa- opportunity provider and employer. Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale ment, that tenant is liable for rent due February 6, 13, 2012 rate bldg/garage. Great rental; gor- 2456 BELLA COOLA, lakefront. 4 BR, contained in that certain Deed of Trust under the rental agreement prorated geous rebuildable lot. Must Sell. Great 1 bath, $700 m. 1st month FREE w/12 Cypress Village Apartments executed by Sheila M. Graham and deal $450,000!! Call 704-418-1752 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. to the effective date of the termination Notice of Sale mo lease. Apply @ jrayrealty.com/rent. Jason A. Graham to Michael Park and Nationwide Trustee Services, Inc. Please No calls. 1 and 2 bedrooms. Shapiro & Kreisman, Trustee(s), dated Free laundry room + Community Substitute Trustee Self Storage of Whiteville, P.O. Box November 11, 2008, and recorded room ****24 hour maintenance*** 1587 Northeast Expressway 1294/346 Bill Hooks Road, Whiteville, 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH furnished in Book RB 947, Page 779, Colum- Rental Assistance Up to 100% Atlanta, GA 30329 NC 28472 will hold a public sale to house, excellent neighborhood. $700 bus County Registry, North Carolina. +/- .5 ACRE, deep well, septic, 24x32 month. Deposit & references required. Seniors 62 years and older (770) 234-9181 dispose of various items of personal Default having been made in the pay- 2 car wired garage, 8x8 pump house, No pets. Call 642-4923. 910-649-7971 Our File No.: 432.1009634NC property. Pursuant to the assertion of vinyl siding, $28,000. 145 Cooks Dr, Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm ment of the note thereby secured by February 6, 13, 2012 a lien at its storage facility. off Slippery Log 770-0771 TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 the said Deed of Trust and the under- 3 BR HOUSE in Chadbourn. No pets. The sale will be conducted at the fol- Equal Housing Opportunity signed, having been substituted as LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ $425 month + $425 security dep., ref- Notice of lowing storage facility location: Self erences req. Call 654-4973 Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- Storage of Whiteville, 2525 James B instrument duly recorded in the Office ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. Foreclosure Sale White Why N., Whiteville, NC 28472 3 BR, 2 Bath, Living of the Register of Deeds of Colum- Date of Sale: February 25, 2012 bus County, North Carolina, and the Room, Den, Dining. No NORTH CAROLINA, Time of Sale: 9:00 am holder of the note evidencing said COLUMBUS COUNTY Unit # 27 Sottra Tatjanna Smoking. Security Dep indebtedness having directed that MADISON HILL APARTMENTS 11SP 276 Unit # 38 Heather Coleman 5 ACRE WOODLAND tract #L-123 & Ref. 6 miles East of 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the BSL N.C. ROW not cut, $5,700 neg. Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale Unit # 58 Johnny Galbreath One Bedroom Apts. undersigned Substitute Trustees will Investment or possible timber tract. Whiteville. $550 Call contained in that certain Deed of Trust Unit # 61 Tony Rowell "1+%.3"$()(0(&/4,**1+(03 offer for sale at the Courthouse Door 457-0845 540-7327. executed by Freddie D. Fowler and Unit # 70 Valerie McCoy r,,*4 ',1./*"(+0&+"+$& in Columbus County, North Carolina, Rental assistance up to 100% Teresa K. Fowler to CTC Real Estate Unit # 76 Louise Phillips at 10:00AM on February 20, 2012, based on income. Services, Trustee(s), dated November Unit # 77 Dereck Bellamy and will sell to the highest bidder for Seniors 62 years and older 18, 2002, and recorded in Book 713, Unit # 81 Cape Fear Fire Protection cash the following described prop- Page 344, Columbus County Reg- Unit # 96 Rhonda Milligan BUNDLE & SAVE! erty, to wit: ON DIGITAL SERVICES FOR YOUR HOME Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm istry, North Carolina. Default having Unit # 103 Sharon Stephens &)"3 A certain tract or parcel of land been made in the payment of the note Unit # 113 Yolanda Bellamy DIGITAL TV in Whiteville Township, Columbus thereby secured by the said Deed of Unit # 123 Louise Phillips County, State of North Carolina, and Trust and the undersigned, having Unit # 131 Terry McCray HIGH-SPEED INTERNET bounded and described as follows, been substituted as Trustee in said Unit # 137 Willie Mae Green viz: Lying and being in Whiteville DIGITAL PHONE Deed of Trust by an instrument duly Posted this day the 6th of Febru- WACCAMAW SHORES, L.W. 1 br Township, Columbus County, North Offers may be available now in your area from Acceller, Inc. for these top service providers: recorded in the Office of the Register ary, 2012 © duplex, large kitchen, full bath, laun- Carolina, and being more particularly Time Warner Cable Authorized Retailer of Deeds of Columbus County, North Self Storage of Whiteville dry & living room, front porch, rear described as follows: STARTING AT TO FIND OUT MORE CALL TOLL-FREE Carolina, and the holder of the note By: Gene Inman patio. References & lease required. Being all of Lot Number Two (2) of * /mo. evidencing said indebtedness hav- February 13, 16, 20, 23, 2012 $89 For frst 12 mo. 1-877-715-4515 No pets. Call 640-8646 or 654-6792 the George Estates Subdivision as By Acceller, Inc., an authorized retailer. ing directed that the Deed of Trust recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 15 of *Geographic and service restrictions apply to all services. Call to see if you qualify. be foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- Notice of Sale of the Columbus County Registry. John stitute Trustees will offer for sale at W. George who reserved a life estate the Courthouse Door in Columbus Tax Foreclosure 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED mobile in Deed Book 212, Page 126, is now County, North Carolina, at 10:00AM Property home in Chadbourn area. Absolutely deceased. Together with a perma- on February 20, 2012, and will sell to no pets. Call 654-4130. nent right of way and non-exclusive the highest bidder for cash the follow- easement for ingress and egress STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- ing described property, to wit: over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. over Red Oak Drive a 60 foot street Being that certain tract or parcel of COLUMBUS COUNTY 642-4049. as laid out and delineated on the plat land containing 1.00 acres which is TOWN OF CHADBOURN v. STEVE of George Estates Subdivision as more particularly described on the CURRIE, JR. 2 BR, 2 bath mobile home, private lot. recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 15, map recorded in Book 653, Page 11 CVD 672 Reaves Ferry Road, Nakina. $375m + Columbus County Registry, to North Under and by virtue of an Order of the $100 dep. 642-7675. 576 (erroneously referred to as being Carolina Road Number 1437. Sub- attached to deed recorded in Book District Court of Columbus County, 2BR, 1 1/2 bath mobile home on ject to the restrictions established 653, Page 574), Columbus County North Carolina, made and entered in acre lot, powerstat. Co. water/ for said George Estates Subdivision Registry. Reference is made to said the action entitled “Town of Chad- trash. $400 mo Evergreen area. as recorded in Deed Book 261, Page plat for a more complete and accurate bourn vs. Steve Currie, Jr., et. al.”, 910-840-2845. 47, Columbus County Registry. Com- description of the premises described the undersigned commissioner will on monly known as: 18 Brick City Road, herein. the 13th day of February, 2012, offer Whiteville, NC 28472 Said property is commonly known as for sale and sell for cash, to the last Being the same property conveyed 7250 Lebanon Church Road, Claren- and highest bidder at public auction, FOR LEASE - 1,200 sq. ft. office/retail to Shelia M. Graham and husband, don, NC 28432. at the courthouse door in Columbus space. Powell Plaza. Contact Memo- Jason A. Graham by warranty from Third party purchasers must pay the County, North Carolina, in Whiteville ry Enterprises. 642-5824 Custom Properties of Whiteville, excise tax, pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105- at 12:00 Noon the following described LLC as recorded 11/22/2006 in Book real property, lying and being in Chad- FOR LEASE - 640 sq. ft. retail/ office 228.30, in the amount of One Dol- RB872 at Page 683 as Document bourn Township, State and County space. Memory Plaza. Memory Enter- lar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred prises 910-642-5824. 2006008422. Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part aforesaid, with physical address of Tax ID: 01354 thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, 212 Enterprise Street, Chadbourn, FOR RENT Downtown Commercial Said property is commonly known pursuant to N.C.G.S. 7A-308, in the North Carolina, and more particularly Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. as 18 Brick City Road, Whiteville, described as follows: Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. amount of Forty-five Cents (45) per NC 28472. Third party purchasers each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Beginning at a point in the western must pay the excise tax, pursuant to or fractional part thereof or Five Hun- margin of Enterprise Street located N.C.G.S. 105-228.30, in the amount dred Dollars ($500.00), whichever 62 feet northwardly from the intersec- of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five is greater. A deposit of five percent tion of said margin of said street and Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or frac- (5%) of the bid, or Seven Hundred the northern margin of Holland Street; NOTICE TO CREDITORS tional part thereof, and the Clerk of Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is running thence with said margin of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Courts fee, pursuant to N.C.G.S. greater, will be required at the time of Enterprise Street (in a southwardly COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 7A-308, in the amount of Forty- the sale and must be tendered in the direction) 62 feet to the southeast cor- In the General Court of Justice five Cents (45) per each One Hun- form of certified funds. Following the ner of Lot No. 1 of Block 1 of the With- Superior Court Division dred Dollars ($100.00) or fractional expiration of the statutory upset bid ers Subdivision of Lot No. 285 of the Before the Clerk part thereof or Five Hundred Dol- period, all the remaining amounts will Sunny South Colony tract at the cor- File No.: 12 E 3 lars ($500.00), whichever is greater. be immediately due and owing. Said ner of Holland Street; thence (with the In the Matter of the Estate of A deposit of five percent (5%) of the property to be offered pursuant to southern line of said Lot No. 1) and CLYDA H. GORE, deceased bid, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars this Notice of Sale is being offered for with the northern margin of Holland Having qualified as Executor of the ($750.00), whichever is greater, will sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS Street 44 feet in a westwardly direc- Estate of CLYDA H. GORE, late of be required at the time of the sale and WHERE IS. There are no representa- tion to the southwest corner of said Columbus County, North Carolina, must be tendered in the form of certi- tions of warranty relating to the title or Lot No. 1; thence, paralleling the first this is to notify all persons having fied funds. Following the expiration of any physical, environmental, health or line in a northwardly direction 62 feet to the southwest corner of lot con- veyed by Ada Powell to Frank Powell LANDMARK by deed dated 15 May, 1986; thence, TRANSVAGINAL paralleling Holland Street, 44 feet in an eastwardly direction to the begin- ESTATES ning; and being the southern one-half Covey Run I&II APARTMENTS of said Lot No. 1 of Block No. 1 of said PELVIC MESH 621 Nolan Ave. subdivision; and being the southern INKED O ERIOUS EDICAL OMPLICATIONS one-half of the lot described in deed L T S M C Whiteville, NC 28472 from L. H. Fuller and wife, Emily Full- er, to Ada McKoy, by deed recorded Serious medical complications Apartments Elderly Households in Book 109, page 518, Columbus have been reported from surgically implanted (62 or older, or County Registry. Ada Powell was for- pelvic mesh used to treat stress urinary 1 and 2 Bedroom Units Persons with Disabilities) merly Ada McKoy. incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ The sale will be made subject to all prolapse (POP). 1 Bedroom Apartments outstanding city and county taxes and If you or a loved one has experienced medical Reduced rent all local improvement assessments Units for Persons with against the above-described proper- complications call the law firm of ty not included in the judgment in the Martin and Jones to protect your legal rights. 910- s Disabilities Available above-entitled cause. A cash deposit FREE CONFIDENTIAL CONSULTATION Rental Assistance Available of five (5) percent of the highest bid 117 Covey Run Lane shall be required on the sale at public TOLL Please Call auction unless the highest bid is by FREE1-888-831-5291 Whiteville 1-910-641-0450 a taxing unit; then a deposit shall not RALEIGH OFFICE be required. 410 Glenwood Ave. Now Accepting Applicants This Institution is an Equal This 23rd day of January, 2012. Opportunity Provider and Employer. DONALD RAY BASS Visit our website at Commissioner www.norcomanagement.com EQUAL HOUSING 910-654-4148 OPPORTUNITY www.MartinandJones.com Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2012 The News Reporter, Monday, February 13, 2012 - 7B
Notice of 3. Any tenant who resides in residen- and Linda Faye Burroughs, dated the tax of forty-five (45) cents per One Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 NOTICE TO CREDITORS tial real property containing less than 12th day of September, 2000, and Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required http://www.caudlelawfirm.com STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Substitute 15 rental units that is being sold in a recorded in the Office of the Regis- by NCGS §7A-308 (a)(1). This sale is 12-SP-11 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Trustee’s foreclosure proceeding under Arti- ter of Deeds for Columbus County, also subject to any applicable coun- February 13, 20, 2012 The undersigned, SHELLIE D. WIL- cle 2A of Chapter 45 of the Gener- North Carolina, in Book 630 at Page ty and/or state land transfer and/or LIAMS, has qualified as Administra- Foreclosure Sale of al Statutes may terminate the rental 540 and modified by Loan Modifica- revenue tax, and the successful third NOTICE TO CREDITORS tor of the Estate of Wilbert Nichols, Real Property agreement for the dwelling unit after tion Agreement executed on October party bidder shall be required to make STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA late of Columbus County, and this receiving notice pursuant to G.S. 1, 2007 and because of default in the payment for such tax. The property to COUNTY OF COLUMBUS is to notify all persons having claims 45-21.17(4) by providing the land- payment of the indebtedness thereby be offered pursuant to this notice of Having qualified as Administratrix against said Estate to present them Under and by virtue of the power and lord with a written notice of termina- secured and failure to carry out and sale is being offered for sale, transfer CTA of the Estate of JOANNE CURRY to the undersigned on or before April authority contained in that certain tion to be effective on a date stated perform the stipulations and agree- and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. WILL deceased, late of Columbus 30, 2012, pursuant to North Caroli- Deed of Trust executed and deliv- in the notice that is at least 10 days ments therein contained and, pursu- Neither the Trustee nor the holder of County, North Carolina, the under- na General Statute 28A-14-1, or this ered by Miriam J. Grubbs, dated after the date of the notice of sale. ant to demand of the owner and hold- the note secured by the Deed of Trust/ signed hereby notifies all persons notice shall be pled in bar of their December 15, 2005, and recorded in Upon termination of a rental agree- er of the indebtedness secured by Security Instrument, or both, being having claims against the estate of recovery. All persons indebted to the Office of the Register of Deeds ment under this section, the tenant is said Deed of Trust, the undersigned foreclosed, nor the officers, direc- said decedent to present them to said Estate will please make imme- for COLUMBUS COUNTY, North liable for the rent due under the rental Substitute Trustee will expose for sale tors, attorneys, employees, agents it on or before the 23rd day of April diate payment to the undersigned at Carolina, in Book 837, at Page 400, agreement prorated to the effective at public auction to the highest bid- or authorized representative of either 2012, or this notice will be pled in bar the following address: and because of default having been date of the termination payable at the der for cash at the usual place of sale Trustee of the holder of the note make of their recovery. All persons indebted This the 18th day of January, 2012. made in the payment of the indebt- time that would have been required in the County Courthouse of Colum- any representation or warranty relat- to said estate please make immedi- SHELLIE D. WILLIAMS, edness secured by said Deed of Trust by the terms of the rental agreement. bus County, in the city of Whiteville, ing to the title or any physical, envi- ate payment. Administrator and failure to do and perform the The tenant is not liable for any other North Carolina, at 11:00 AM on the ronmental, health or safety conditions This the 23rd day January 2012. 1829 7th Avenue #5a stipulations and agreements therein rent or damages due only to the early 28th day of February, 2012, all that existing in, on, at, or relating to the Margaret Thelma Will New York, NY 10026 contained, and pursuant to demand termination of the tenancy. certain parcel of land, more particu- property being offered for sale, and Administratrix CTA ANGELA COX HARRELSON of the Holder of the indebtedness The real property hereinabove larly described as follows: any and all responsibilities or liabilities 3645 Edgemont Drive Resident Process Agent secured by said Deed of Trust, the described will be sold “as is,” “where IMPROVEMENTS: House and lot/ arising out of or in any way relating to Raleigh, NC 27612 706 N. Madison St. undersigned Substitute Trustee will is,” subject to any and all superior Condominium/or Lot any such condition expressly are dis- Don W. Viets, Jr. Whiteville, NC 28472 expose for sale at public auction to liens and subject to taxes and spe- LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LYING AND claimed. This sale is made subject to Attorney for the Estate Walter D. Palmer the highest bidder for cash the prop- cial assessments. BEING SITUATED IN COLUMBUS all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special 107 Jefferson Street Attorney at Law erty therein described, to wit: If the Trustee is unable to convey COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND assessments, land transfer taxes, if Whiteville, NC 28472 P.O. Box 749 BEGINNING at a stake in the West- title to this property for any reason, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED any, encumbrances of record, includ- Telephone: (910) 642-7019 Whiteville, NC 28472 ern margin of Memory Street 94 feet the sole remedy of the purchaser is AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOTS ing prior Deeds of Trust. Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2012 Jan. 23, 30, Feb. 6, 13, 2012 North of Walter Street and runs North the return of the deposit. Reasons NO. 49 AND 50 OF THE SUBDIVI- The Substitute Trustee reserves the 6 degrees East 47 feet with the West for such inability to convey include, SION FOR A.W. BALDWIN OF THE right to require a cash deposit or certi- margin of Memory Street to stake; but are not limited to, the filing of a BRICK YARD TRACT, SAID PLAT OF fied check made payable to the Sub- thence North 88 degrees West 142 bankruptcy petition prior to the sale SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN PLAT stitute Trustee (no personal checks) feet to a stake; thence about 47 feet and reinstatement of the loan without BOOK 3 AT PAGE 18, RECORDS OF for five percent (5%) of the purchase with a ditch; thence about East to the the knowledge of the Trustee(s). The THE REGISTER OF DEEDS OFFICE price or seven hundred fifty dollars POINT OF BEGINNING and being the Trustee in their sole discretion, if they OF COLUMBUS COUNTY, NORTH ($750.00), whichever is greater, at same as conveyed by Sims Peterson believe the challenge to have merit, CAROLINA. the time of the sale. The sale will be and wife to Cordia Ann Rouse Widow may declare the sale to be void and ADDITIONAL POSSIBLE STREET held open for ten (10) days for upset and Barney Rouse recorded in Book return the deposit. The purchaser will ADDRESS FOR REFERENCE PUR- bids as by law required. Following the “CLASSIFIEDS 176, Page 188 records of the Register have no further remedy. POSES ONLY: expiration of the statutory upset bid of Deeds of Columbus County. Refer- NOTE: An order for possession of 1520 Lennon Street, Whiteville, NC period, all remaining amounts are due ence is also made to deeds recorded the property may be issued pursu- 28472 immediately. If the Trustee is unable in Book 646, Page 360, and Book 669, ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the Notice & Disclaimer: The listed street to convey title to this property for any Page 143, Columbus County Registry. purchaser and against the party or address may be incorrect and is stat- reason, the sole remedy of the pur- Together with improvements located parties in possession by the clerk of ed hereby for informational and refer- chaser is the return of the deposit. thereon, said property being locat- superior court of the county in which ence purposes only. The Substitute Reasons of such inability to convey ed at 518 Martin Luther King Drive, the property is sold. Trustee makes no certifications or include, but are not limited to, the fil- Whiteville, NC 28472. Any person who occupies the prop- warranties that said street address is ing of a bankruptcy petition prior to Present Record Owner(s): Miriam erty pursuant to a rental agreement accurate or correct. It is each poten- the sale and reinstatement of the loan ARE A RIP-OFF.” J. Grubbs entered into or renewed on or after tial bidder’s duty to determine with without the knowledge of the Trustee. The terms of the sale are that the real October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- his/her own title examination that said If the validity of the sale is challenged property hereinbefore described will ing the notice of sale, terminate the street address is correct and match- by any party, the Trustee, in their sole be sold for cash to the highest bid- rental agreement upon 10 days’ writ- es the above legal description. The discretion, if they believe the chal- der and that the undersigned may ten notice to the landlord. above legal description describes lenge to have merit, may declare the require the successful bidder at the Upon termination of a rental agree- the property being sold and shall be sale to be void and return the depos- sale to immediately deposit cash or a ment, the tenant is liable for rent due controlling. it. The purchaser will have no further certified check in an amount equal to under the rental agreement prorat- PRESENT RECORD OWNERS as remedy. the greater of five percent (5%) of the ed to the effective date of the ter- reflected on the records of the Reg- THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM high bid or $750.00. In the event that mination. ister of Deeds not more than 10 days A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PUR- the Holder is exempt from paying the The sale will be held open for ten prior to posting the notice are Paul M. POSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION same, the successful bidder may also (10) days for upset bids as by law Burroughs and Linda Faye Burroughs IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY be required to pay revenue stamps on required. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole dis- INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Date and Hour for SALE: February cretion, delay the sale for up to one BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN Section 7A-308 (a) (1). Place of Sale: Columbus County In the event that this sale is one of res- THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS: Courthouse idential real property with less than 15 PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER 1. That an order for possession of Date of this Notice: January 5, 2012 rental units, an order for possession THE PROTECTION OF THE BANK- the property may be issued pursu- Raymond A. Burke or Sherrie L. Har- of the property may be issued pur- RUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN ant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the mon, Substitute Trustee suant to NCGS §45-21.29 in favor of DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A purchaser and against the party or 4731 Hedgemore Drive, Suite 200 the purchaser and against the party BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS parties in possession by the clerk of Charlotte, NC 28209 or parties in possession by the Clerk NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PUR- We’ve lost count of the number superior court of the county in which (704) 334-4529 of Superior Court of the County in SUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIRE- of classifed ads that have been the property is sold. 12-SP- which the property is sold. Any person MENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL 2. Any person who occupies the prop- February 13, 20, 2012 who occupies the property pursuant PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED ripped out of our newspaper, erty pursuant to a rental agreement to a rental agreement entered into or AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A entered into or renewed on or after Notice of renewed on or after October 1, 2007, DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, but who’s counting? October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- Substitute may, after receiving the notice of sale, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY ing the notice of sale, terminate the terminate the rental agreement upon PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU To advertise in the classifeds rental agreement upon 10 days’ writ- Trustee’s Sale of 10 days written notice to the land- PERSONALLY. ten notice to the landlord. The notice lord. That upon termination of a rent- This the 7th day of February, 2012. call 642-4104 shall also state that upon termination Real Estate al agreement, the tenant is liable for The Caudle Law Firm, P.A., of a rental agreement, the tenant is rent due under the rental agreement Substitute Trustee liable for rent due under the rental UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF the prorated to the effective date of the By: David R. Caudle agreement prorated to the effective power and authority contained in termination. President & Attorney at Law Te News Reporter date of the termination. that certain Deed of Trust executed Should the property be purchased by State Bar Number 6075 and delivered by Paul M. Burroughs a third party, that person must pay the 2101 Rexford Road, Suite 165W
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