•Riegelwood grabs its first-ever District 2 Majors championship in 18-8 blitz over Whiteville Optimist. •Junior American Legion team advances in Area 2 playoffs.

Sports See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, July 13, 2015 Area families Volume 125, Number 4 Whiteville, North Carolina are choosing 75 Cents solar over soil By NICOLE CARTRETTE Inside News Editor Lucrative lease agreements with solar companies are leading landowners across 2-A Columbus County to give up farmland for •Superintendent to financial security. urge the The county ranks among the top in the state for the amount of solar energy investment. suspension of driver’s By the end of the year, investments in solar education. in the county will exceed $238 million and an- •City schools to vote nual tax revenues from solar investments will on field house con- exceed $380,000. In 2013, just a year after her mother died, struction tonight. Pat Garrell was one of the first landowners in the county to lease land to Strata Solar, a 3-A Chapel Hill-based firm. •Columbus could She described the offer as “enormous” in comparison to the former $60 an acre annu- gain millions in ally her widowed mother, Sarah, received in ‘tough to pass’ tax Photo by GRANT MERRITT farm rent annually on the farm located off redistribution. Chadbourn Highway near Chadbourn. 150th anniversary Pay rates per acre per year on solar leases Ella Brown, the choir leader from the visiting Mt. Zion AME Zion Church of Delway leads the choir range from several hundred to $1,000 per acre DIDYOB? and congregation in song during St. Mark AME Zion Church’s sesquicentennial celebration Sunday. a year, according to county officials. Did you observe ... The day included a morning worship service, a church-wide lunch and an afternoon community cel- “So of course I agreed to it,” Garrell said. ebration. See Thursday’s paper for more photos and videos from the event. It wasn’t an easy decision. The more than 24-acre tract of land was the Children and first farm her father L.C. Garrell ever bought. “I’ve been up and down that farm all my adults alike enjoy- life,” she said. ing the colorful Melon Festival under way in Fair Bluff It once produced corn, soybeans, peanuts By ALLEN TURNER and was the site of a hog farm. interactive technol- Staff Writer Now it is covered with solar panels under ogy at the “new the terms of a 15-year agreement with two The 30th annual N.C. Watermelon five-year renewal options. McDonald’s?” ... Festival is under way. Although the “It hurts to know my father would prob- Skateboarders big day isn’t until this coming Sat- ably have turned over in his grave,” Garrell urday, preliminary events for the said. “He loved the land and that is in me too relishing the long festival, which originally started as but I could not turn down the financial op- summer days by a friendly competition between two portunity.” watermelon growers, the late Mon- See Solar, page 9-A riding their boards roe Enzor Sr. and the late A.J. Worley, events began this past Saturday. in the evening sun? Saturday, July 11, was designated ... Visiting pastors as Watermelon Day at the Columbus Filing period for County Farmers Market. Water- and the Cafe Fear melon royalty was on hand as free Conference bishop watermelon was offered to visitors. municipal races Two new events were also held worshipping and Saturday as part of the kickoff to the festival: a cupcake party for toddlers ends July 17 eating with the and a celebrity showcase were both nSome races still lack entries. members of St. held at Horne Bay Farms. The annual Southern Water- Staff report Mark AME Zion as melon Delight dinner will be Friday they celebrated the at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Bluff Baptist Church Christian Life Center. Tick- As of Friday at 4:30 p.m., the towns of Chad- church’s 150th an- ets are $25 per person. At 9 p.m., im- bourn, Bolton, Sandyfield and Cerro Gordo niversary together? mediately following the Watermelon were still without candidates for the mayoral Delight, a street dance will be held posts on this November’s election. ... The multiple law until 11 p.m. in the parking lot beside Sandyfield had also seen no filings for the the Fair Bluff Baptist Church. town council there, while incumbents are enforcement vehi- Saturday, July 18, Festival Day, This unidentified cutie thoroughly enjoyed the cupcake party which dominating the field in other towns across cles responding to a will be the busiest of all days. kicked off this year’s Watermelon Festival Saturday. the county. Entries for the best tasting wa- Municipal elections are Nov. 3 for White- need on 701 Bypass termelon will be accepted from side Drive will be open from 8 a.m.-4 will be provided by the Rev. Neill ville, Chadbourn, Lake Waccamaw, Tabor City, Friday? ... 7-9:30 a.m. on Riverside Drive. En- p.m. and food will be sold all day by Smith and the CrossTalk Band. Bolton, Sandyfield, Brunswick and Fair Bluff. trants must call (910) 207-1698 to the Fair Bluff Watermelon Growers An invitation-only event for Candidates have until Friday at 5 p.m. to file pre-register. Association and other local organi- for election. See Watermelong, page 9-A Arts and crafts booths on River- zations. Entertainment on the stage In Bolton, veterans Geraldine Bellamy and Ruth Waddell have filed for re-election. Wad- County Deaths dell will be seeking her third four-year term. Bellamy has served on the board for 20 years. Whiteville Waddell is a licensed cosmetologist and a Marie Baker Maultsby Sunday hunting starts Oct. 1 minister. Bellamy is retired. Daniel Carl Walters Sr. By JEFFERSON WEAVER Geoff Cantrell of the Wildlife Re- property with written permission Three seats are on the Myrtle Jane Jacobs Staff Writer sources Commission. The Wildlife from the landowner, beginning Oct. ballot there this fall, Tabor City Resources Commission adopted a 1. Introduced as House Bill 640, the with the seat cur- rently held by Eu- Beulah W. Faulk Sunday hunting will be legal in resolution in support of the Outdoor new law was presented by Reps. North Carolina starting Oct. 1. Heritage Act in April, citing pri- Jimmy Dixon (R-Duplin), Chris gene T. Neal also Bolton Gov. Pat McCrory signed vate property rights, additional Malone (R-Wake), Marvin Lucas (D- on the ballot. Virginia D. Eichorn Ward the bill into law July hunting opportuni- Cumberland) and Michele Presnell In Cerro Gordo, 8 that left only 10 ties and increased (R-Haywood) as the primary spon- the four-year seats states in the coun- public involvement sors. held by Mayor David try prohibiting Sun- in outdoor activities, Rep. Kenneth Waddell voted for White and council- Index day hunting. North including fishing, the bill, citing the potential for eco- members Jackie Jen- kins and Lisa McKee are on Editorials ...... 8-A Carolina had prohib- horseback riding, nomic benefit to Columbus County. ited taking of game on camping, hiking Sen. Jane Smith also voted in favor the ballot. Jenkins is the only candidate to file Obituaries ...... 7-A Sundays, either through and bird watching. of the final version of the bill. as of Friday afternoon. Sports ...... 1-B local laws or by state law, Sunday hunting on Opponents managed to keep some Fair Bluff voters will be electing a pair of Crime ...... 4-A since the 1800s. private property using restrictions in place, including a town commissioners, with incumbent Carl Lifestyles ...... 5-A The Sunday hunting bill falconry or archery has hard-fought provision to restrict Meares Jr. the only candidate to file so far. came under the title “The been on the books for Sunday hunting to private property. The post held by Jack Meares is also on the Outdoor Heritage Act,” years, but the new law Hunting deer with dogs is also pro- fall ballot. and includes measures to will allow the use of any hibited on Sunday. A rule prohibit- In Chadbourn, incumbent councilman promote wildlife-related legal method of take, in- ing shooting during the hours of Edwin Roberts is the only candidate thus recreation and youth in- cluding firearms. Hunt- 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. also made it far to file. The seats held by Roberts, Brian volvement in outdoor ing for migratory through to the governor’s signature. Edwards and James Green are on the ballot, activities across the birds, including Hunting is also prohibited within along with the mayoral position. Green, who state. ducks and doves, is 500 yards away from a church or a was narrowly defeated in the last town board The legislation creates still prohibited. house not on the hunter’s property, race, was appointed to finish Donald Ray Bass’ an Outdoor Heritage Council The legislation allows for and hunting with firearms will re- term after Bass was appointed mayor. along with a trust fund to engage hunting most species on Sundays youth in the outdoors, according to with the use of firearms on private See Hunting, page 9-A See Filing, page 9-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015

Charles Hinson, foreground, and other riders prepare for the ride. Steve and Kathy Moskow, along with Susan Rockel, are surrounded by family and friends as they cut the ribbon on Bumblebee’s Cafe and Bydrville Market. Riders gather to honor fallen tained during their time in names of active military and Bumblebee’s, Byrdville join forces By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer the military. veterans with local ties who By JEFFERSON WEAVER ket looked like it was going to “We have a cart here with Among the local riders died since last year’s ride. Staff Writer be closing its doors for good. products from the farmer’s The leathers, patches and were veterans of every con- Prevalent among the rid- Steve and Kathy Moskow market,” she said. “It brings tattoos in the Walmart park- flict since Vietnam. Paul ers were shirts in support of Downtown business own- didn’t want that to happen. us business, and promotes ing lot Saturday didn’t denote Spivey called on those at- the Columbus County Veter- ers have each other’s backs, “We just wanted to help the local people who sell loyalty to a motorcycle gang, tending to “look out for each ans Memorial Park. according to Steve Moskow. out some,” he said. “It’s a there, too. Everybody wins.” but to those who gave their other. Organizers hope to pur- “We look after each other,” good feature downtown.” Byrdville is open from 8 lives for their country. “Have each other’s back chase property for the park he said, “whether the times A recent ribbon cutting at a.m. until 2 p.m., Rockel said, The Sixth Annual Fallen seven when we aren’t rid- in the near future. are good or bad. It’s always Byrdville Market – now also Monday through Thursday. Heroes Ride pulled out un- ing,” he said. “We average 22 Eventually, the proposed been that way. It’s like fam- home to Bumblebee’s Café The café then opens its doors der a scorching sun with a deaths a day, most of them park will feature memorials ily.” – showed off the fruits of after the staff has time to do sheriff ’s department escort, suicide, due to PTSD (Post to each branch of service, When Byrdville Market neighbors helping neighbors. some prep work and catch headed for Chadbourn, Fair Traumatic Stress Disorder). static displays and photos of joined that family, some of A partnership between their breath. Bluff, Nakina, then on to There is help – if you feel like every person from the county its main clientele were resi- the two businesses is just a Kathy Moskow spearhead- Wilmington for a larger gath- you can’t take it anymore, who served in the military. dents, merchants and cus- way of adapting to the ever- ed opening the new eatery, ering at the National Guard ask somebody. Reach out to Spivey noted that the ride tomers from the business changing business climate, her husband said. Armory there. those who need us. We’re has grown in six years, and district. The market was Rockel said. “There was no place down- Riders from across the brothers.” he told the crowd of about 40 best known for its fresh veg- “You have to be flexible, town where you could get state met late Saturday after- The annual ride helps that “we’ll keep riding. etables, wide selection of and be willing to try new a regular meal after lunch noon to honor those fallen in raise money for veteran pro- “We must not forget those organic foods, and “family things if you want to suc- during much of the week,” combat, during their service grams, but is mainly to honor who gave everything for our favorites” to go. ceed,” she said. “We have he said. or as a result of injuries sus- the fallen. Spivey read the freedom,” he said. Susan Rockel, one of the high hopes for the café – it’s “The food there is really owners of Byrdville, said nothing but a benefit to the good – people have been very she loves downtown, and has market.” receptive and supportive. since opening in 2013. Byrdville has changed its They like the style of dining “The location is great, and operating hours to better we offer, and the menu is al- Superintendent to urge the we have loyal customers,” meet the needs of custom- ways fresh and new.” she said. ers, Rockel said, and is now Bumblebee’s is open from But with a lagging econo- a satellite of the Columbus 4:30-8 p.m., Moskow said, al- suspension of driver’s ed my, and rising costs, the mar- County Farmer’s Market. though “we don’t run people out.” By WALLYCE TODD I recommend that Whiteville Whiteville City Schools The café offers a lot of Staff Writer City Schools suspend any Board of Education Chair- dishes with a Mediterranean new classroom activities for man Kandle Rogers and other flair, Moskow said, as well Driver’s education likely driver’s education effective board members said they Hospice offers grief as the best local fruits and will be suspended in the com- July 13, 2015,” Garland wrote wished there was a way to vegetables available. Some of ing school year at Whiteville in a memo to the board. “save” the program, but rec- the produce is grown on the High School because of state “I also recommend White- ognized viability to do so was program free for adults farm operated by Rockel and budget cuts. ville City Schools allow the limited. her husband, Fred. The Whiteville City School previous classroom cohort to “I hate to see it happen, Lower Cape Fear Hospice encing. Grief groups help em- will offer a free six-week grief phasize that participants are “I always work late any- Board will consider Super- complete the required road- but I don’t think we have any way,” Steve Moskow said. intendent Kenny Garland’s work necessary for obtaining choice,” Rogers said. program, Living with Grief: not grieving alone and others Growth and Education Groups understand and can support “We’re working even later recommendation to cease a North Carolina Driving A formal vote will be taken now. It’s worth it, though, to driver’s education classes at Permit.” on the recommendation to- for Adults, from 10 a.m.-noon them on their grief journey. Wednesdays, Aug. 19-Sept. 23, Registration is mandatory see another business open tonight’s board meeting. It will cost the city schools night. downtown.” “Due to the lack of funding roughly $3,500 to offer the The meeting will be held at Angel House Hospice Care and closes once the series be- Center, 206 Warrior Trail Road gins. For more information, For more information, call for driver’s education from driving component to the 15 at the city school’s “central (910) 640-3276 or go to byrd- the continuing budget reso- in Whiteville. call 515-6689. students who have completed office” located at 107 West Wal- villefarm.com. lution enacted by the North the classroom portion but still ter Street in Whiteville. The Discussions include the When leaving a message, phases of grief and the griev- please leave your name, phone Carolina General Assembly, need driving hours. meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. FRANK THEATRES ing process, along with other number and indicate the spe- areas of concern. Often being cific program you wish to COASTAL around others who have been attend. Sessions are free. STADIUM 10 through a similar experience Donations are appreciated. Showtimes (910) 754-7469 enables participants to talk Additional groups will form www.FRANKTHEATRES.com City schools to vote on field about what they are experi- throughout the year. 5200 Bridgers Road house construction tonight By WALLYCE TODD facility will include two locker sented from different compa- Staff Writer rooms, training room, laundry nies bidding for the field house room, office and storage room, project. Tonight, Whiteville City according to the contract. “We put them on a scoring Schools Board of Education Whiteville City Schools Su- rubric and Summit was clear- JULY will vote on a proposal to build perintendent Kenny Garland ly the most cost effective… a new field house at Legion told board members during a and their time frames were Stadium for an estimated cost work session Thursday night the most conducive to what we of $550,000. that four proposals were pre- are looking for,” Garland said. SPECIALS A contract for professional services has been submitted Prices Good to Whiteville City Schools by Open 7 Days A Week Summit Design Group, Inc. Columbus County July 1-31, 2015 of Bladenboro. Based on the estimate, Summit will pay 6 percent of the construction man claims $227,196 Coming Soon All Fountain 2 Liter cost or $33,000 to $35,000, plus Coke the surveying fees. 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The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015 – 3-A Columbus could gain millions in ‘tough to pass’ tax redistribution By NICOLE CARTRETTE schools and employee pay. as pet grooming, veterinary News Editor Number one services and advertising. “The number one thing “It puts a tax on a number Columbus County stands on my list would be infra- of services that had not been to gain $3.7 to $5.2 million in structure for new schools in taxed before,” Smith said. additional sales tax revenue our county,” Burroughs said. The House and Senate each year over the next three “That is the largest problem are not close on adopting a years under a proposal that we are facing right now. It budget compromise and the is part of the N.C. Senate is one of the more critical fate of the sales tax redistri- budget proposal. things.” bution is unknown. The sales tax redistri- He said school consolida- “There is no telling what bution plan calls for new tion is needed. Many of the it would look like at the very distribution formulas to county’s schools are very old end,” Smith said. “I don’t shift millions in sales tax and not energy efficient. know, frankly, that this will revenues from more urban Burroughs said that Cer- be able to pass.” areas of the state to rural ro Gordo elementary is in It is one of several policy counties like Columbus. need of a new roof at a cost matters that are part of the Harry Brown, a Jackson- of $500,000 but the entire budget proposal and blamed Staff photo by FULLER ROYAL ville Republican, originally building could be rebuilt for for the delay in the legisla- proposed such legislation about $2 million. ture not having a budget in State Supreme speaker as a separate bill from the “The older buildings are place. Whiteville Rotary Club member Kevin Williamson thanks N.C. Supreme Court Jus- budget but the plan is now too expensive to maintain,” Tough to pass one of several controversial he said. “The Senate put a lot of tice Robert Holt Edmunds Jr. for speaking at the club’s July 9 meeting. Edmunds, a policies tacked on to the Significant increases in policy matters in the bud- Rotarian in his hometown of Greensboro, gave a history of the 800-year-old Magna 500-plus page Senate budget revenue could lead to imple- get,” Smith said. “I think it Carta its continuing effect on today’s laws. Edmunds also took time to explain how proposal that many House mentation of additional will be tough (to pass) and the state’s top court recieves and handles its cases. members don’t favor. phases of a salary study the it’s certainly not a slam dunk Under current state law, county contracted in recent that this will pass. the larger portion of sales years. Smith said the current taxes collected come back to Burroughs said law en- formula creates a “big di- City school board will consider the counties where the most forcement employees often vide” between urban and sales occur. The counties go to surrounding counties rural areas. capital improvements tonight with more shopping venues for better pay. “Our argument is that we benefit the most while coun- “We need to invest money often go to another city to nRoofing, school bus the roof on the school’s multi- Proposed capital improve- ties like Columbus benefit in those areas. Those are two buy things and they get the cameras and more are purpose building at $70,000, ments will be funded by money the least. of the areas I have concerns bulk of that,” Smith said. needed are among the recommended from sales taxes, the county In fiscal year 2013-14, Co- with,” Burroughs said. Urban leaders argue they projects. capital outlay and the N.C. lumbus County received ‘Back to bite us’ are providing infrastructure. By WALLYCE TODD Superintendent Kenny Gar- education lottery. about $6.6 million in sales “I more than welcome a “It’s a divisive issue, I Staff Writer land spoke to board members Funds will also come from tax revenue making up 9 per- fairer distribution to the think, among the Senate and during Thursday’s work ses- the special financial appro- cent of the county’s General rural counties. I am just very House, as well,” Smith said. Roof replacements, securi- sion about the need for secu- priation given by the Colum- Fund revenue, according to concerned that things in that “My number one goal is to ty cameras on buses, technolo- rity cameras on the school bus County commissioners the Fiscal Research Division legislation that could come help do what I can do to help gy needs and the building of a buses. recently. of the legislature. back to bite us,” he added. the people in Columbus and field house at Legion Stadium The proposal calls for eight “I want to thank our com- 51 percent increase “I do think the rural coun- Robeson counties.” are among nearly $1.4 mil- new cameras to be placed on missioners for their great The county would see a ties have taken a back seat Rep. Kenny Waddell, a lion in capital improvement half of the district’s buses. generosity,” Garland said. “We 51 percent increase in total and the General Assembly Chadbourn Democrat, said projects that the Whiteville As the other 50 percent of were very blessed with what sales tax revenue by fiscal needs to look at a way to give he is in favor of “some form City Schools Board of Educa- buses are replaced (due to top- the county commissioners al- year 2016-17 and as much as rural counties more help.” of help for the rural areas” tion will consider in tonight’s ping out in mileage), security located for us.” 68 percent increase by fiscal Columbus County is one and that the sales tax plan board meeting. cameras will be added to the A vote on suspending year 2018-19, under the plan. of roughly 80 counties that seems like a viable option. Replacement of Edgewood new buses, he suggested. driver’s education at White- The redistribution plan would see gains from the “I’m in agreement with Elementary School’s roof It spreads out some of the ville High School, purchases puts less emphasis on point change in the formula. the fact that rural areas have above the fifth grade wing at set-up costs over the next few Chrome Books and a new field of sale and more on popula- Sen. Jane Smith, a Lum- to have some mechanism for $210,000 and replacement of years, he said. house is planned. tion – giving rural areas a berton Democrat, repre- funding other than property much larger piece of the sents Columbus and Robe- tax,” Waddell said. collections. son counties and sees the He pointed to the county Urban areas like Meck- tax redistribution as the having difficulty in trying to lenburg and Wake counties only option that has been pass local sales tax options City school looking at would together lose more presented to significantly in- like the quarter cent sales than $50 million, with 15 to crease rural county revenue. tax but said while voters 18 percent of their current “It would benefit both of will not approve such taxes, sales tax revenues disbursed Chrome Book purchase the counties in our district,” they pay them when they to other counties. Smith said. shop in places like Wilm- By WALLYCE TODD expressed strong support for the hand of every student,” Those who oppose the The original proposal ington. Staff Writer the acquisition of technology. he said. plan say that urban areas would have benefited coun- Like Smith, Waddell Every student, regardless A formal vote regarding like Raleigh, which stands ties but hurt municipalities thinks it will be a highly de- In the coming school year of ability to pay a computer the lease/purchase of the to lose about $8 million, need within those counties, she bated issue when conferees as many as 1,400 new Chrome fee, should have access to the Chrome Books will be taken funds to support the infra- said. sit down in the coming week Books will be in the hands of new technology. Barbour said. at tonight’s meeting, which structure they have built. “They corrected that,” to shape a budget that both Whiteville City School stu- “We need to put one in begins at 6:30 p.m. Legislators who represent Smith said. Houses of the legislature dents in grades 6-12, under a rural counties see it as a Every municipality can accept. proposal that the Whiteville great need in areas where The latest analysis by the “I think that is going to City Schools Board will con- local school funding is near Fiscal Research Division of be a stickler in the budget,” sider tonight. the bottom. the legislature shows every Waddell said. Anthony Martin, the A 2104 study by the Pub- municipality in the county Some legislators suspect Whiteville City Schools chief lic School Forum of North with 14 to 16 percent sales this legislative session may technology officer is recom- Carolina, analyzed local per tax revenue increases in fis- last for months to come. mending the lease or purchase pupil expenses by county. cal 2016-17 that would grow Far apart of the technology for students. $740 versus to 26 to 27 percent increases “Somebody a week or so Martin “introduced” the $4,000 per pupil by fiscal 2018-19 as the for- ago put a Christmas tree up technology to board members The report showed that mula changed. in the chambers as a joke,” at a recent work session and Columbus County spent Under the current tax Smith said. “When I was explained the benefits and fea- about $740 per pupil in 2013 model, 25 percent of the dis- leaving (last) Thursday I ran tures of the Google powered while Orange County spent tribution is based on popula- into William Brisson (a Blad- laptop computers. Previously $4,000 per pupil. tion and 75 percent on point en Democrat). He said he purchased Chrome Books will Columbus County Com- of sale by fiscal 2018-19 that cannot remember the House be distributed among employ- mission Chairman Trent would change to 70 percent and Senate being as far apart ees and staff of the local city Burroughs said lots of mon- per capita and 30 percent as they are this year.” school district. ey leaves the county in the point of collection. Smith said she is frus- Martin was able to secure hands of shoppers who make Smith said the phase-in trated that issues like the tax a price of $187.40 per Chrome purchases in more urban of the plan will “lessen the sales redistribution, Medic- Book, which Superintendent areas where larger shopping blow” to the urban areas. aid reform and incentives Kenny Garland said was “very centers are located. “I’m certainly for it. It is for economic development good.” “We don’t get the benefit,” much needed money for our haven’t been considered The estimated cost of the entire chrome book purchase Burroughs said. counties but there is a draw- separate from the budget. – including the cost of the He said additional rev- back,” Smith said. “I’m very upset that we Google Chrome OS Manage- enue coming into the county The plan comes with new have not passed an incentive ment Console License and the could be used to improve sales taxes on services such policy. House Bill 117 is tied White Globe Service Google up in the budget until it gets Enrollment, is $326,564. done,” Smith said. “To me, Board member and for- a lot of these issues are so mer Whiteville City Schools important on their own that Principal Coleman Barbour Lumber Festival is July 18 they should be stand-alone Canoe rides and races, for sale by vendors. Ice cream bills – giving them the time booth and exhibits, and a and other food will be offered they really deserve.” fishing and casting contest for sale or families can bring Smith said the House bud- are among the many activities packed lunches. get is “much better” than the Grill Masters planned for the Lumber River The event grows more pop- Senate budget proposal. Day Festival on Saturday, July ular each year with about 800 The House budget in- 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lum- people attending last year. cludes salary increases for Cook-off ber River State Park in Orrum. The festival began in 2010 teachers across the board This is the sixth year that when the environmental co- while the Senate plan does slated July 25 the state park has hosted the alition, Land for Tomorrow, little to nothing for veteran The Lacy Lennon Founda- event. sponsored an online contest teachers with 25 or more tion will host its first Grill “It’s just a fun day in the asking for North Carolinians years of experience, she Masters Cook-off Saturday, park,” said Lumber River Park to cast their vote for the state’s said. July 25 in Bladenboro. Contes- Superintendent Neill Lee. top 10 natural wonders from “I don’t want to see us tants from Bladen, Robeson, “It’s very kid-oriented and a narrowed field of 25 semi- forgetting our veteran teach- Columbus and Cumberland a lot of people have said they finalists. ers,” Smith said. have never seen something so “I didn’t think the Lumber counties are invited to par- She has concerns about kid-friendly.” River had a chance,” Lee said. ticipate. Plans are to make it the Senate proposal to elimi- A watermelon seed-spitting Most of the nominations were an annual event. nate certificates of need in contest for children and adults in the mountains or along More information and appli- healthcare. is planned. Door prizes will be the coast, he said, but the cation forms are available by “That would harm our given away. Handmade arts Lumber River made it on the contacting Desiree Murchison rural hospitals,” Smith said. and crafts will be available top 10 list. at (910) 549-5800. 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015 Crime briefs Bluetooth Phone A teenager was cited for Amanda Dove Lewis told shoplifting at Walmart July 9. Whiteville Police that someone Juwan Marques Floyd, 16, stole her $700 Samsung phone was stopped by a store em- and an $80 Otterbox case July ployee after Floyd allegedly 7. The phone was taken from tried to leave the store with a the employee locker room at $17.96 Bluetooth headset for Columbus Regional Hospital. a telephone. He was released with a citation. Floyd’s ad- dress was listed as Smith Ave., Tabor City. Counterfeit A bogus $20 bill was passed at the Wendy’s restaurant in Prescription Whiteville July 8. Christie Ward Thomas was Whiteville Police were charged with obtaining con- called after an employee found trolled substances by false the bill in a register. There are pretenses July 7, according to no suspects at this time. court documents. Thomas, of 200 Jordan Lane, Whiteville, is alleged to have called in a prescription to Gui- ton’s Pharmacy for four doses H.P. school of Buprenorphine, a painkill- A man arrested by White- Coroner Linwood Cartrette stands in front of a Hummer that rear-ended a pick-up truck near Williams Township. er. She did not have permission ville Police during a license to call in the request, according check was concerned he would Rear end crash kills Ash man to court documents. lose the opportunity to become Thomas was placed under a a law enforcement officer, ac- By JEFFERSON WEAVER failed to reduce speed and $5,000 bond. cording to reports. Staff Writer plowed into the back of the Chad Allen Babson, 24, was An Ash resident was killed pickup, Campbell said. The charged with driving while Friday morning when the much larger SUV bent the bed impaired in the July 10 inci- truck in which he was a pas- and frame of the truck, shatter- Thefts dent. He was held under $1,000 senger was rear-ended on US ing the rear glass and sending A Clarkton woman has been secured bond. His address 701 South. the truck skidding down the charged with theft by employee was listed as Arn Ward Road, Trooper Melvin Campbell highway. by Whiteville Police. Whiteville. of the N.C. Highway Patrol Hewett was dead at the Court documents show Officers said that Babson said Janek Hewett, 74, of Ash scene, according to Columbus Kaitlyn Rochelle Carter, of failed a field sobriety test, and was killed after a 2007 Hummer County Coroner Lynwood Car- Blanks Dairy Road, allegedly blew a .16 on the field alcohol crashed into the rear of Vendal trette. Goins sustained minor took more than $740 in gift test. The legal blood-alcohol Whaley’s 2000 Ford pickup. injuries. Whaley, of Shallotte, cards and cash during a two- limit for driving is .08. The impact sent the ford more was transported to Columbus month period while working Babson reportedly asked the than 400 feet from the point of Regional for treatment. at Walmart. The thefts were arresting officers if the arrest This pickup truck in which Janek Hewett was killed was impact. A resident of Cleo, S.C., discovered after she was dis- would affect his chances at hit in the rear by a 2007 Hummer. Whaley was attempting to Goins was charged with mis- missed. attending the N.C. Highway turn left onto Gore Trailer demeanor death by vehicle, Scott Moody of the White- Patrol Academy. The report did Road when Jason Goins, 29, Campbell said. ville Police Department inves- not mention a response from Man drowns near Whiteville tigated the case. the officers. By JEFFERSON WEAVER water near his abandoned fish- Staff Writer ing pole, Hannah said. Guilty plea in drug case A Southwood man who loved “Someone saw him fishing,” A Tabor City man pled guilty the case. Fred Meekins repre- to fish drowned in a pond near Hannah said, “and when they AG asks Congress: let states to several felony drug sented Spurlock. Se- his home south of Whiteville looked back, they didn’t see him charges in Superior nior Superior Court Friday. anymore. They went to check, enforce data security laws Court here July 9. Judge Doug Sasser Assistant coroner William and called 911.” The call came Jonathan Wayne presided. A proposed federal data se- personal information has been Hannah said Daniel Carl Wal- in to communications around 5 Spurlock was sen- According to a curity law shouldn’t stop state compromised. A total of 46 ters, 67, was fishing in the small p.m., and first responders were tenced to 70-93 press release from efforts to protect consumers other states have similar laws pond across from the neighbor- on the scene in minutes. months in prison and the district attor- from data breaches and iden- in place. hood where he lived. Hannah Walters, who had several a $100,000 fine for two ney’s office, Spurlock tity theft, Attorney General Since 2005, nearly 5,000 data said Walters regularly used a health issues, drowned in the counts of trafficking was arrested by Co- Roy Cooper said. “States like breaches have compromised golf cart to get back and forth pond, Hannah said. Searchers opiates. The verdict Spurlock lumbus County Vice North Carolina have been on more than 815 million records between the pond and home, found him around 6 p.m. and sentence were part of a and Narcotics officers Jan. 15. the frontlines of the battle containing sensitive informa- and used a four-footed cane to Walters and his wife Ann plea agreement. Spurlock admitted in court to to protect consumer data for tion about consumers nation- get closer to the shore. have lived on Hickory Road in Assistant District Attor- selling hydrocodone tablets years. We welcome help from ally. That includes more than The cane was found in the the subdivision since the 1970s. ney Heath Nance prosecuted to an undercover informant. Congress in the fight, but not 2,600 breaches reported to federal legislation that will tie Cooper’s office that involved our hands.” information about more than In the midst of efforts to 7.2 million North Carolina Cocaine possession Juvenile court changes pass a federal law on data secu- consumers. State attorneys general use reports of data Two Whiteville-area resi- a place to keep and use illegal rity and breach notifications, dents have been arrested for drugs. Cooper joined a bipartisan breaches to warn consumers included in new law and encourage them to take possession Sheriff ’s The North Carolina Court Improvement Program (CIP) has group of 46 state and terri- of cocaine. Deputy Paul tory attorneys general to urge steps to protect themselves. worked with legislators to enact legislation aimed at improving They also use the infor- Timothy Rockenbach efficiencies in juvenile court cases. Among the changes, the Congress to maintain states’ Edward Mc- obtained authority to protect consum- mation to launch investiga- courts will now work with and require the county department tions. For example, Cooper Dowell, 22, of the warrant of social services to use concurrent planning to help establish ers from data breaches and Mollie Road, that charged identity theft. has worked with attorneys permanent placement for abused and neglected children. general from several other was arrested Kevin La- The CIP worked with legislators, including bill sponsor Rep. “States must be able to en- on July 2 on vall Moore, force their own laws, and de- states to investigate major Sarah Stevens and Sen. Tamara Barringer, to advocate for the security breaches, including a warrant 43, of Mable safety of the children. Governor Pat McCrory signed House velop new laws that respond obtained McDowell Moore Spaulding to changes in technology and those involving Target, Home Bill 669 into law on Tuesday, July 2, as “an act to make various Depot and TJ Maxx. Cooper’s by Sheriff ’s Road, with changes to the juvenile laws pertaining to abuse, neglect and data collection,” the attorneys Drug Detective Kevin Norris. the offense on July 1. Moore was general wrote in a letter to office has also taken action on dependency.” smaller breaches affecting only McDowell is also charged with also charged with possession of The bill represents the collaborative efforts of the CIP Ju- Congress. “We believe that de- maintaining a 1997 Buick as drug paraphernalia (a straw). priving states of enforcement North Carolina consumers, venile Code Revisions Subcommittee, which includes attorney authority would undermine such as when a small business representatives from the DHHS Division of Social Services, the effectiveness of any na- illegally dumps documents Guardian ad Litem, Indigent Defense Services, and local Depart- tional legislation.” containing personal informa- Cutting limbs, digging holes ments of Social Services. Congress’ interest in data tion of its customers or em- “The safety and well-being of the children are paramount,” A Whiteville woman called white female trespassing in a security follows major data ployees. Such localized data said NCAOC Interim Director Marion Warren. “These new laws police July 9 after spotting a section of woods. The man had breaches that have left those breaches are unlikely to get as and improvements will help all cases of abused and neglected man and woman digging holes a machete, Godfrey told police, affected vulnerable to iden- much attention from the fed- children.” and cutting a path through a and the woman appeared to be tity theft. In March 2015, the eral government, if Congress The CIP’s mission is to improve the performance of North wooded area. hiding something. Anthem data breach affected passes a law that restricts Carolina’s juvenile courts in abuse and neglect cases so that Helen Jordan Godfrey of 460 The couple allegedly dug more than 775,000 consumers states’ ability to act. safety, permanence, and well-being for each child are achieved Baldwin Circle said she was on several holes and cut a number in North Carolina. Last month, “A federal agency cannot in a fair and timely manner. her way to court when she saw of tree limbs before Godfrey the U.S. Office of Personnel be tasked with receiving noti- The federally-funded program is celebrating its 20th anni- a black male, whom she identi- left. Whiteville Police inves- Management announced that fication for every breach that versary of implementing effective change and working with fied as “Cooter Man,” and a tigated the report, but found a cyber attack on its database occurs in the country.” the at- juvenile court stakeholders to improve court processes in the nothing to substantiate the compromised personal infor- torneys general told Congress. state. North Carolina has received federal funding for the CIP claim. mation of approximately four “While such notification at since 1995. million people. the federal level may work A security breach happens for large breaches that affect when data or records contain- consumers nationwide, it does Pregnant? ing personal information, such not work for breaches that af- We are here to help you. as Social Security numbers, fect one state or one region. credit card or bank account Many breaches are significant, Call us today at 642-2677. numbers or driver’s license but not nationwide in their numbers are lost, stolen or scope. A better solution to the accessed improperly. Data problem is for state attorneys breaches put consumers at general to also be given timely higher risk of identity theft notification of breaches, as and other forms of fraud. many state laws already re- Under North Carolina laws quire.” that Cooper pushed for, busi- North Carolina businesses nesses and state and local and state and local agencies governments are required to can report a security breach report security breaches to the online to the Attorney Gen- Attorney General’s Office and eral’s Consumer Protection to inform consumers if their Division. G. Cameron Byrd 7-18-2015 7-18-2015 Prince Law Firm, PLLC ATTORNEY AT LAW P 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville •Child Custody & Support 642-2258 Office 7-18-2015 7-18-2015 •Divorce & Equitable Distribution • Criminal • Divorce •Traffic Tickets • Wills • Custody Amanda B. 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Mayor Terry Mann unveils the Reuben Brown House Preservation Society Plaque at Mayor Terry Mann unveils the Reuben Brown House Preservation Society Plaque at the the R.H. Burns Law Office on Pinckney Street. The building is now owned by Bill and 1906 Bank of Whiteville Building on Courthouse Square. Susan Wood. Historical plaque program growing; two more unveiled By CLARA CARTRETTE Bank of Whiteville Building an unveiling will take place be installed and unveiled until buildings, but I believe it goes of Whiteville Building and Staff Writer on the southeast corner of soon at the John E. Thompson renovation of the historical further than that. Maintaining #four for the Burns Law Office. Courthouse Square. A group of House for plaque # five. building is complete. our older homes, buildings and “We’ll be announcing an The Reuben Brown House Reuben Brown House Preserva- The #one plaque appro- “We’re excited to see peo- other sites shows our children unveiling soon for the John Preservation Society’s plaque tion Society (RBHPS) members priately went to the Reuben ple responding to the plaque and tourists that citizens of E. Thompson house and hope program seems to be taking and guests were in attendance. Brown House at the corner program and look forward Columbus County have pride in others will join us then,” Young root, with two historical build- Both properties are now owned of Franklin and Columbus to seeing plaques all over the our history. Our organization said. “We’re also reviewing ings receiving plaques a few by Bill and Susan Wood who streets. It was unveiled by county,” said Janice Young, is proud to have a small part additional applications. We days ago. hosted a social in the Bank of County Commission Chairman RBHPS president. “After all, in that.” encourage Columbus County Plaques were unveiled July Whiteville Building after the Trent Burroughs last winter. our history and our build- Young noted that the recent residents to submit their appli- 2 by Mayor Terry Mann at unveilings. The old courthouse plaque ings are unique to us. People unveilings kicked off the 4th cations for their properties, too. The R.H. Burns Law Office Two other plaques applica- application has been approved talk about the economic value of July celebration. These two We’re anxious to get plaques on Pinckney Street and The tions have been approved and as the #2 plaque but it will not of saving or repurposing old plaques are #three for the Bank out all over the county.”

Bank of Whiteville Building history History of the Burns Law Office Land for the Bank of shared new elegance — both had est in the building and used the Dr. James Williamson lived in the house behind the and kitchen. (The kitchen later Whiteville was purchased for terrazzo floors, marble wain- front downstairs as an office. owned 908 Pinckney Street law office on East Frink St. became the law library for Bob scoting, extremely high ceilings The teller wall was removed and $500 June 22, 1903 and the bank (206 Pinckney back then) in the After the death of Bob and Burns.) and ornate brass light fixtures. the large front room was divided began lending money that same 1890s, selling it to his mother Martha, their children sold An upstairs bathroom was Prosperity had arrived! into a lobby and three rooms. year from a temporary location. and father-in-law, Penelope and the house in 2014 to Susan and built onto the stair landing, the Lawyers’ offices for Irvin B. The upstairs fell into disre- This site was probably chosen McQueen Coleman in Janu- William Wood, who had lived north side porch was enclosed Tucker and Edward Knox Proc- pair and the downstairs was for its prominence, across from ary, 1897. Many years later, Dr. across the street on the East for another bathroom, and the front door of the Colum- tor were on the second floor. The shared by a surveyor and fram- Williamson explained to R.H. Frink Street corner from 1975 later another shed addition bus County Courthouse and at 1920s brought on a tightening er’s shop. In 1984 current own- Burns Jr. that the house was to 1986. The Burns house has was added onto the north side the crossroads of the Conway- of the economy and the Bank ers purchased the building, already in existence at the been rented as a succession of for a small kitchen, making the Elizabethtown and Laurinburg- of Whiteville merged with the removed the partitions, added time of the transfer, hence the law, financial advisor and real house into a duplex for a time. Wilmington roads, and for its Bank of Columbus in the spring heat and air, upgraded plumb- 1896 estimate for the date of estate offices and is still used as The back addition was built address, 100 Courthouse Square. of 1929 and the building was ing and wiring and maintained The primary bank owner, J.D. sold to the second floor tenant the original appearance of all construction. professional offices today. with a large south-facing porch lawyers. spaces. The building it- that was much later closed in The merged Bank The Bank of Whiteville self has also seen a for a storage room. of Columbus col- Building is largely original succession of addi- During Bob and Martha’s lapsed in late 1929, and unchanged. The exterior is tions. The original ownership, the large side yard a real blow to inves- Italianate in style, stucco over house was built in became a clay tennis court, tors, depositors and brick and embellished with an high Victorian or the site of many neighborhood local economy. The original faux marble detail of Queen Anne style, gatherings. By 2014, when the lower floor of the plaster-like material. The stair- with a large front and Woods purchased the house, bank building was way to the second floor is now smaller side porches, tree limbs had damaged the used as Whiteville through a door on the southwest turned porch railing tennis court backstops and Post Office until corner but was originally an spindles, brackets weeds were invading the clay 1932 and in 1933 the open doorless stairway to the under all the eaves, surface. Even though the ten- newly created Ag- upstairs offices, typical detail for Jim Brooks, chair of the Historic a turret, gables, deco- nis court is gone now, most ricultural Stabili- lawyers’ offices in 1900. Donna Scott, vice president of rated attic eave ends, locals still refer to the corner Plaque Program, welcomes the zation and Conser- The first floor was designed to Reuben Brown House Preservation crowd at the Bank of Whiteville second floor deco- as “Bob and Martha’s tennis vation rented the be the main office and teller area Society and co-chair of the Histor- rative-cut shingles, court.” The office is often re- Building. space. The building for the Bank of Whiteville and ic Plaque Program, welcomes the seven fireplaces, win- ferred to as “the blue house,” Maultsby and family must have changed hands several times. is elaborate and spacious. The crowd at the R.H. Burns Law Office. dow shutters and two but was in fact originally felt that the 20th Century would The upstairs continued to be 14-foot ceiling of the main room large bay windows. white, then pale green and a be the beginning of prosper- law offices until the 1950s and is tin, with elaborate vaulting Mr. and Mrs. Coleman sold A large two-room, one-story light greyish blue. It was in the ity for Columbus County. Re- the downstairs became an insur- and a deep border. The floor was the house to Lon Grady in addition was added to the back early 1980s when it was painted construction and its resultant ance office. In 1944 lawyer Walter terrazzo, covered mostly now 1914. Mr. Grady was a lawyer of the house not long after 1900 two shades of blue and Martha poverty were over, several large B. Thompson bought half inter- with carpet. The plaster walls in the firm of Schulken, Toon and was used as a dining room lamented, “I didn’t think it sawmills were booming and have black marble and Grady. The Schulkens and would be so bright” baseboards and a new tobacco warehouse in Toons were already residents to her then-neighbor, white marble up to Whiteville spurred development of Pinckney Street. The Grady Susan Wood. The two- a wooden chair rail. of this new cash crop and the family lived in the house until tone scheme remains In the back corner of railroad was providing market they sold it to R. H. Burns Sr. in intact today. the main room is the access for farmers, 1926. Mr. Burns, also a lawyer, “We’ll certainly The building was completed original vault, con- lived there with his family and never change the col- in 1906, surely the finest, fanci- taining the original used part of the first floor for or!” explained Susan est commercial building in safe and two cabinets his own law office. Wood recently. “This Whiteville. The county soon used for storing led- Following R.H. Burns Sr.’s house is a Whiteville decided to tear down its brick ger sheets. death in 1957, R.H. Burns Jr. landmark and we will courthouse and used the pro- The first floor ceeds of a 1911 bond issue to currently houses the (Bob to everyone) bought out never alter its appear- build a new, larger, more lavish Susan Wood gives the history of law office of William the interest of his brother ance. We feel honored courthouse that was complet- the Bank of Whiteville Building on Wood and the second John in 1958 and moved his Susan and Bill Wood tell the his- to be able to own it and ed in 1917. The two buildings Courthouse Square, now the law of- floor is the law office own law office to the first floor. tory of the 1896 R.H. Burns Law preserve it just the fices of Bill Wood and Fred Meekins. of Fred Meekins. Bob, Martha and their family Office. way it is!” The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015 – 6-A Claude Howell art exhibit is Engagements free and open to the public Cameron Art Museum pres- ents “Collecting Claude” July 17 – 20, open call for Claude Howell artwork and exhibition on view only July 18-19, 10 a.m. to 5: p.m. in the Weyerhaeuser reception hall at Cameron Art Museum. It is free and open to the public. This temporary, crowd- Anna Zima sourced exhibition showcases Daniel Long select original artwork by na- Rebecca Lynn Williamson Julie H. Williams Christopher Alan Pridgen tive Wilmingtonian and artist Zima-Long Museum of Claude Howell from local and regional collectors. Caroline Cottle Williamson- Jeff and Lisa Zima of Matthew Hill Coastal Carolina With the opening of the Whiteville announce the en- Claude Howell exhibition Pridgen gagement of their daughter, plans Titanic ClaudeLive! in March 2015 (cur- Cottle-Hill Amber Manning Winfred and Sharon Wil- Anna, to Daniel Long, son Gabriel Maggioli of Danny and Mary Long of rently on view through July Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Cottle liamson of Chadbourn an- program July 21 Whiteville. 26), the Cameron Art Museum of Elizabethtown announce the nounce the engagement of The bride-elect graduated The RMS Titanic struck an heard from private collectors engagement of their daughter, Manning- their daughter, Rebecca Lynn, from South Columbus High iceberg on her maiden voyage of Claude Howell’s original Caroline, to Matthew Hill, son to Christopher Alan Prid- School and the University of and sank April 15, 1912. More artwork and suggested shar- of Warren and Deanna Hill of Maggioli gen, son of Ronald Pridgen North Carolina at Wilmington. than 1,500 passengers and crew ing their collections with the Whiteville. Kathy and Allen Brown of and Barbara Pridgen, both of The groom-elect graduated members lost their lives. It has community and the museum. The bride-elect is a regis- Bolton announce the engage- Whiteville. from South Columbus High become one of the most famous Artwork accepted for the exhi- tered nurse with Cottle Medi- ment of her daughter, Amber The bride-elect earned a School and is a petty officer 2nd disasters of all time. bition include paintings, water- cal Group and Southeastern Manning, to Gabriel Maggioli, certificate in cosmetology at class in the U.S. Navy. What was it like to be colors, ink and pencil drawings. Regional Medical Center son of Luis and Gabriela Mag- Southeastern Community The wedding will be held on board the Titanic? Julie Howell was known for be- Emergency Department. gioli of Whiteville. College and is employed by In- at Peace Baptist Church in Hedgepeth Williams knows ing a prolific artist. In the The groom-elect graduated The bride is also the daugh- dulgence Salon of Whiteville. Whiteville. because her great-uncle, Albert 1995 exhibition catalog Claude from West Bladen High School ter of the late Terry Manning. The groom-elect earned a Caldwell, was a passenger on Howell: Carolina Interpreter and UNC Pembroke with a B.A. She graduated from Southeast- Bachelor of Science in agrono- the Titanic. He, his wife, and stated that, “From 1936–1953 in secondary social studies ern Community College. my with a crop production con- Fundraiser for his young son survived the Claude Howell produced over education. He is a teacher and The groom-elect graduated centration at N.C. State Uni- sinking and Julie grew up 2,100 artworks by working coach at St. Paul’s High School. from Whiteville High School. versity. He is employed with listening to her great-uncle almost exclusively nights and An Aug. 1 wedding is An Aug. 27 wedding is Double R Farms of Whiteville. Fennell Yates recount the events of that hor- weekends.” planned at 4 p.m. at Elizabeth- planned at 6 p.m. by the rocks An Aug. 1 wedding is rific evening. “We know there is a great town Baptist Church. on the beach at Fort Fisher. planned at 5 p.m. in Piney slated July 25 deal of Claude’s artwork that Williams will perform a Forest Baptist Church of Now wheelchair bound due may not have been seen by the one-woman show as Sylvia Chadbourn. to sudden paralysis of his public in years, if ever,” said Caldwell, the wife of her great- Elderberries gather for luncheon lower extremities, Fennell Anne Brennan, executive direc- uncle, and will tell the story of The Chadbourn Klondyke have hosted the group at their Yates has returned home after tor of Cameron Art Museum. the Titanic’s sinking from an Elderberries traveled recently home for more than 15 years. more than a three-month stay “Though he kept meticulous eyewitness’s perspective at 6 to Lake Waccamaw for their The membership comes from in the hospital and rehabilita- logs of his life and work, there p.m. July 21 at the Museum of June monthly meeting. Ap- 10 local churches. tion centers. is a gap between when he made Births Coastal Carolina proximately 50 attended and Pan-fried chicken cooked Yates returns home to a an entry in his logs and today. Williams is a journalism enjoyed lunch at the home of by Ronald Godwin and Gil- much different life than what We are taking this opportunity professor at Samford Univer- Elaine and Keith Blake. bert Taylor, lots of salads, Soles he was accustomed to. His to try to close that gap by asking Jonathan and Angela Rooks sity and an author. Her most The Rev. C. F. McDowell vegetables and desserts were home and other necessities collectors of Claude Howell’s Soles of Whiteville announce recent books include “A Rare organized The Klondyke El- enjoyed by all. The program have to be modified to adjust work to bring select, ready-to- the birth of a son, Dawson An- Titanic Family: The Caldwells’ derberries in 1990. The Blakes was fellowship at the lake. to this handicap. hang pieces from their collec- drew, on May 13 at 2:08 p.m. at Story of Survival” and “Wings An organizer of We Walk tion and showcase them for two Columbus Regional Healthcare of Opportunity: The Wright for Fennell has scheduled a days, July 18-19 at the Cameron System. He weighed 7 pounds Brothers in Montgomery, Ala. walk-a-thon fundraiser for Sat- Art Museum.” 10 ounces and measured 21 1910.” Both books are available urday, July 25 from 8-10 a.m. at The museum will take the inches in length. He joins his in the museum’s gift shop. Her Whiteville High School soccer artwork, record the ownership brother, Blaine, age 2. family has vacationed in Ocean field off Legion Drive. Walkers information or provenance, Grandparents are Jerome Isle Beach for many years. are asked to register with $10. take a photo and then hang the and Barbara Rooks of Lake The Museum of Coastal All proceeds will go directly artwork in the reception hall. Waccamaw, Lee and Dale Croom Carolina is located at 21 East to Fennell. The gathered information will of Whiteville and Lennox and Second Street, Ocean Isle A 1997 graduate of be used to create a fresh data- Kathy Soles of Whiteville. Beach. For more information, Whiteville High School, Fen- base of Howell’s work for fu- Great-grandparents are Hazel call 910-579-1016 or visit www. nell is a former employee of ture tracking. For information Rooks of Whiteville and the MuseumPlanetarium.org. Columbus County Schools. He about this upcoming exhibition late Douglas Rooks, the late is the son of Barbara Single- contact Jayme Bednarczyk at Elwood and Patricia Cribb tary Yates and they attend Mt. 910-395-5999 ext. 1010. of the Roseland community, Artist sought Left to right, back table: David Frink, Henry Meares, Le- Olive Baptist Church. A schedule for open call re- Betty Fisher of Whiteville and roy Honeycutt; front table, Ginny Roberts, Oleta Meares, Donations are greatly ap- ceiving of artwork, exhibition the late Harold Fisher, Mona for SCC exhibit Mable Harrelson, Jane Shaw, Doris Caines, Janice McRae preciated and can be mailed dates and pick up information Faye Soles of the Beaverdam Photographer David Pick- and Eddie Roberts. to Fennell Yates, c/o Barbara follows: community and the late Liston ett of Shallotte is seeking a Featherson, and P.O. Box 2034, July 17 – Receiving art 12–3 Soles. partner to share space in an Whiteville, N.C. 28472 p.m. Work will be registered, exhibit that will be displayed at photographed and hung for Southeastern Community Col- exhibition in Weyerhaeuser lege from mid-August through Reception Hall. mid-September. July 18 – 10 a.m.–5 p.m. - Col- Backpacks, school supplies Pickett said he would like a lecting Claude exhibition - free visual artist to share the space, to the public in Weyerhaeuser needed for Fun in the Sun someone who paints with wa- Reception Hall. tercolors or other media as LaShoney Frink is still collecting backpacks and school July 19 - 10 a.m.–5 p.m. - Col- well as pen and ink drawings. supplies to distribute to needy students at Fun in the Sun lecting Claude exhibition - free Pictures must be framed suit- Saturday, Aug. 1 on the grassy lot behind Hardee’s in to the public. able for hanging. Chadbourn. July 20 – Art pick up 9 a.m.–1 Anyone interested may call A brief program with four speakers will be held, and p.m. in Weyerhaeuser Recep- Pickett at 918-9707. there will be games, food, drink and entertainment for the tion Hall. kids. School supplies and backpacks will be distributed at Left to right are Ramona Barnes, Annette Eissens, Elaine 3 p.m. Frink said her goal is to give away 100 backpacks Assistance for pregnant women Blake, Ruth Crumpler, Rebecca Watts, Rev. Dave Crum- with school supplies. The Well Births program at the health of women of child- pler, Chadbourn Baptist minister of youth and music; Anyone who can contribute school supplies or financial the Columbus County DREAM bearing ages, improve pre- Ginny Roberts, Mary Beth Edmund and Alice Hilburn. donations to purchase them may take them to Chadbourn Center may be able to help natal care and reduce infant Police Department. Tip jars are also located at Herman’s In women who are pregnant or mortality. Da Cuts Barber Shop and WENC Radio in Whiteville, the recently delivered. The DREAM Center is lo- police department and WVOE Radio in Chadbourn. Frink Well Births serves as a com- cated at 403 S. Martin Luther said back packs are especially needed. Supplies needed are munity action team for minor- King Jr. Ave. in Whiteville. paper, pencils, crayons, markers, glue sticks, folders, blind- ity infant mortality reduction. Register by contacting case ers, calculators and highlighters. The goal is to see all babies manager Amber Bellamy, born healthy and thrive. The Alisha Love or Jamika Lynch organization works to improve at 642-0633. SCC TV Schedule EDU-Cable programming can be viewed locally on Time War- ner Cable of Whiteville and surrounding areas, CH. 6. Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. – midnight or view online at www.sccnc.edu Left to right are Nell Strickland, Brenda Raynor, This week on EDU-Cable: Chadbourn Baptist Pastor Danny Russell, Chadbourn Monday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday Presbyterian Pastor C. F. McDowell, Gwen Inman, The- 9 a.m., 2 & 6 p.m. – The Reading Room tus Nobles, Ronald Godwin; backs to camera are Louise 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 6:30 p.m. – A Special Concert by Jorge Rodriguez Davis and Hugh Cook. Methodist Pastor Pat Inman was Ochoa and Elizabeth Leddy present but is not pictured. 11 a.m., 4 & 8 p.m. – Spotlight N.C. Cooperative Extension – Bagworms – Michael Shuman 11:30 a.m., 4:30 & 8:30 p.m. – Columbus County Cooks with Parks & Rec Harry Foley – Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce Tuesday - Thursday - Saturday board to meet Subscribe Today, 9 a.m., 2 & 7 p.m. – SCC Presents – Basic Skills – Sue Hawks, Janie The Columbus County Caswell and Denise Young Parks and Recreation will 9:30 a.m., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. – Everybody Talks – Circles of Hope – Sue hold its quarterly recreation Call 642-4104 Hawks, Peggy Blackmon, Dr. Eugene Sturdivant, Ginny advisory board meeting Mon- Hardin and Carolyn Hankins day, July 13 at 6 p.m. at the 11 a.m., 4 & 9 p.m. – Human Trafficking Seminar Parks & Recreation office, 606 N. Thompson Street behind the Health Department. Vineland Unwanted dogs die every die UnwantedUnwanteddogs cats cats and Unwanted die every It’s true. 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VIRGINIA DARE DANIEL ‘DANNY’ CARL RYAN MCRAE EICHORN WARD WALTERS SR. YARBROUGH DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE BOLTON -- Virginia Dare WHITEVILLE -- Daniel WILSON -- Ryan McRae MYRTLE JANE JACOBS Eichorn Ward, 82, died “Danny” Carl Walters Sr., 67, Yarbrough, 19, died Friday, WHITEVILLE -- Myrtle Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at died Friday, July 10, 2015. He July 10, 2015 at UNC Chapel Jane Jacobs, 88, died Fri- Premier Living at Lake Wac- was the son of the late Lillian Hill Hospital. He was born day, July 10, 2015 at Lower camaw. She was the daughter Jones and Theria Carl Wal- July 26, 1995. He was preceded Cape Fear Hospice and Lif- of the late James Eichorn and ters Jr. and was also preceded in death by his father, Jeffery eCare Center. Born in Co- Annie Eula Willetts Eichorn in death by a brother, Ronnie Kent Yarbrough; his grandfa- lumbus County, she was the and was preceded in death by Walters. ther, Bobby Ray Ford; and his daughter of the late John- her husband, Joseph Jacob He was a vet- paternal grandfather, Charles ny E. Singletary and Ella Ward Sr.; one daughter, Tam- eran serving in Warrick. Faircloth Singletary. She my Grace Ward; three sisters, the Army. Final rites were conducted was the widow of Dupree Barbara Ann Garrett, Char- Final rites will be held Sunday, July 12 at Joyner’s Joseph Jacobs. ity Rae Cobb and Betty Jean at 3 p.m. Monday, July 13 at Funeral Home. A graveside Final rites will be held Brownie; two brothers, James Worthington Funeral Home service will be held at 11 a.m. at 3 p.m. Monday, July 13 Aulcey Eichorn and Thomas with Revs. Warren Hill and Monday, July 13 in Maplewood at Dulah Baptist Church. Henry Bolling; and her stepfa- Kenny Byrd officiating. In- Cemetery with Rev. De Wayne Burial will be in the church ther, Earl Bolling. terment will be in Whiteville Eakes officiating. cemetery. Visitation will be She was a member of Shi- Memorial Cemetery. The fam- He is survived by his moth- WILLIAM ANDREW held Monday, July 13 one loh United Methodist Church. ily will receive friends from er, Teresa Ford Yarbrough of ‘BILL’ CHEPUL MARIE BAKER hour prior to the service at Visitation was held Friday, 2-3 p.m., one hour prior to the the home and Frankie Mozin- CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. MAULTSBY the church.Inman Ward Fu- July 10 at McKenzie Mortuary. service, Monday, July 13 at the go; one sister, Sarah Michele -- William Andrew “Bill” WHITEVILLE -- Marie neral Home of Tabor City Final rites were held Satur- funeral home. Yarbrough of the home; his Chepul, 45, passed away Baker Maultsby, 101, died is handling the arrange- day, July 11 at Shiloh United He is survived by his wife, grandmother, Bessie Driver Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Wednesday, July 8, 2015 ments. Methodist Church with Revs. Ann Capps Walters of the Ford of Lucama; and his pa- peacefully at home sur- at her residence. She was She is survived by four Carolyn Cummings-Woriax home; one daughter, Crystal ternal grandmother, Joyce rounded by family and born in Chicago, lll, Dec. daughters, Linda Jacobs of and Judy Billings officiating. W. Morris of Whiteville; one Yarbrough-Warrick of White- friends after a courageous 10, 1913, the daughter of Tabor City, Faye Nealey of Burial was in the church cem- son, Daniel Carl Walters Jr. of ville. battle with brain cancer. the late Raymond Lee and Dillon, S.C., Evette Kirby etery. Whiteville; one sister, Joyce In lieu of flowers, the fam- He was preceded in Edna Jackson Baker. (Jimmy) and Debbie Kirby Survivors include three W. Gore of Lake Waccamaw; ily has requested memorials death by his father, Rich- She was predeceased by (Bobby), both of Supply; daughters, Helen Marie Ward and one granddaughter. in Ryan’s honor to the Free- ard Chepul; grandparents, two sisters, Dorothy Baker two grandchildren, Kendra Kelly and Rose Leigh Ward Memorials may be made to will Baptist Children’s Home, Thomas and Mary Cath- Aunspaugh of Dunedin, Jones and Brian Nealey; Dowless, both of Lake Wacca- the Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 249, Middlesex, N.C. erine Johnson and Adolf Fla. and Helen Baker Liech- and two great-grandchil- maw and Virginia Gayle Ward 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 27557. and Ann Chepul; aunts ty of Beverly Hills, Fla. dren, Austin Jones and Isa- Shaver of Council; two sons, 210, Raleigh, N.C. 27609. (1-800- and uncles, James John- She graduated from high bella Jones. Memory Wingate (Winky) 344-4867). Toon family reunion son, Thomas Johnson, Ann school in Clearwater, Fla., The 85th Toon family re- The family would like Ward of Delco, Joseph J. ROBERT DAVIDSON Muckle, Cedric and Jane and after attending Stetson union will be held Friday, to give a special thanks to (Buddy) Ward Jr. of Council; TAYLOR Armor, Bryson and Frances University, she earned a de- July 17-Saturday, July 18 for caregivers Sheila Richard- two sisters, Emily Tremblay ELIZABETHTOWN -- Rob- Roberts; and cousins, Betty gree from Gregg Business the descendants of Benjamin, son, Anne Vereen, Brittany of Massachusetts and Lynn ert Davidson Taylor, 70, died Muckle and Michael John- College in Chicago. She Charity Thompson, Melvina Norris, Linda Brown and Evans of Rocky Point; nine Friday, July 10, 2015. son. was employed by Gulf Life McCray Toon and Wright Toon. Susan Cellner and also to grandchildren; and six great- The family received friends Bill was born in Chatta- Insurance Company as Dis- There will be a meet and greet family members, church grandchildren. nooga but moved to White- trict Cashier in Tampa and Sunday, July 12 at Bladen- Friday, at 6 p.m at Edgewood and the community for all Memorials may be made ville as a young boy where Gainesville, Fla. Gaskins Funeral Home. Final School, 317 Calhoun Street. the help and support given to Community Hospice, 333 he remained until after col- In 1937 she married Dow rites will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday meet at 5 p.m. at Full- to the family during this Jefferson Street, Whiteville, lege. After graduating from Alexander (Danny) Maults- Monday, July 13 at Wesley’s ers Restaurant in Lumberton. time allowing them to be N.C. 28472 or Shiloh Memorial Whiteville High in 1988, he by, of Gainesville. They Chapel United Methodist Each person will pay the set fee. able to take care of their Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 281, attended the University of moved to Whiteville in 1946 Church. Burial will be in the Reunion fee is $20 12 years mother at home. Lake Waccamaw, N.C. 28450 or North Carolina where he when he was discharged church cemetery. and up, $10 for 6-11 years and In lieu of flowers, memo- a charity of your choice. was an active member of from the U.S. Army. Mrs. He is survived by one son, $5 for 3-5 years. rials may be made to the the Kappa Sigma Frater- Maultsby was predeceased Greg Taylor; two daughters, For more information call Lower Cape Fear Hospice VIRGIE REE MURPHY nity. by her husband in 1996. Julie Taylor Evans and Kandi Anita Cavanough at 648-4944 and LifeCare Center tile BRONX, N.Y. -- Virgie Following graduation, Beginning in 1953 she Taylor; one sister, Lynda Tay- or 770-1388. T-shirts will be project in honor of Mrs. Ree Murphy, 80, formerly of he moved to Chattanooga was associated with Wacca- lor; and three grandchildren. available. Myrtle Jane Jacobs, 206 the Mt. Olive community of to work for Blue Cross maw Veneer Company serv- Warrior Trail, Whiteville, Whiteville, died Thursday, Blue Shield where he met ing as bookkeeper and trea- N.C. 28472. July 7, 2015 at Columbus Re- his wife and started a fam- surer until her retirement Air Force One flight A guest register is avail- gional Healthcare in White- ily. Bill could always be in 1981. She served the PTA able at inmanfuneralhome. ville. seen running around the of Whiteville City Schools com. Final rites will be held at steward speaking July 14 neighborhood on Ole Farm in a number of capacities. noon Tuesday, July 14 at Mt. Back by popular demand, erals, secretaries of defense, Trail Road with friends and She was an active and hon- Olive Missionary Baptist BEULAH W. FAULK the Museum of Coastal Caro- secretaries of state and heads neighbors. He loved to play ored member of Whiteville Church with pastor Dr. Timo- TABOR CITY -- Beulah W. lina at 21 E. Second Street in of state. He also flew exten- basketball on the driveway United Methodist Church. thy A. Lance officiating. Buri- Faulk, 88, died Thursday, July Ocean Isle Beach will present sively with Dr. Henry Kissing- with his brothers and drove For many years there she al will be in the church ceme- 9, 2015 at her home. Born Dec. Air Force One with Howie er, Secretary of State, on his a yellow Mercury Bobcat was a teacher and a mem- tery. Viewing will be held from 23, 1926 in Columbus County, Franklin on July 14 at 6 p.m. Shuttle Diplomacy Missions that is legendary among his ber of various committees. 1-7 p.m. Monday, July 13 in she was the daughter of the As a flight steward for 18 during the Nixon and Ford ad- friends. She is survived by three the chapel of Smith Funeral late Walter Scott and Mary Al- years aboard Air Force One, ministrations. He was a proud mem- sons, Don Mize Maultsby Home in Whiteville and Tues- ice Littles Ward. In addition to Franklin worked for five U.S. Franklin is currently ber of the Whiteville High and wife, Nancy, of Ocean day, July 14 one hour prior to her parents, she was preceded Presidents – Ford, Carter, Rea- director of the Cape Fear ‘87 State Championship Isle Beach, Dan Baker the service at the church. in death by her husband, Rev. gan, Bush and Clinton. He Regional Jetport at Howie Football team and enjoyed Maultsby and wife, Kath- She is survived by four Dolphus Grover Faulk; one was chief flight steward dur- Franklin Field in Oak Island. playing golf at the Country erine, of Spartanburg, S.C. sons, Rodney McNill of Fort son, Cary Weldon Faulk; two ing the Bush and Clinton ad- He is a past president and cur- Club. Bill was passionate and Raymond Alexander Worth, Texas, James McNill brothers, Dayton and Clyde ministrations. rent member of the executive about his family, friends Maultsby of Winston Sa- and Keith McNill, both of New Ward; two half brothers, Ru- Air Force One is one of the board of directors of the N.C. and faith. He loved every- lem; four grandchildren, York City, N.Y., Dennis McNill dolph and Dwight Ward; and most recognized symbols of Airports Association. thing Carolina Tarheel and Alexander Lyon Maultsby of Charlotte; one brother, Wil- one sister, Thelma W. Canady. the U.S. presidency. The name For more information call you often found him eating and wife, Terri, of Greens- liam “Bill” Murphy of White- Visitation will be held from refers to one of two highly 910-579-1016 or visit www.Mu- candy. He lived each day boro, John Baker Maultsby ville. 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at In- customized Boeing aircraft seumPlanetarium.org. with a huge smile on his and Gretchen Maultsby, the Friends may visit at the man Ward Funeral Home. Fi- used to transport the U.S. face and a positive attitude. mother of his children, of home of Bill and Bessie Mur- nal rites will be held at 2 p.m. president. Howie Franklin During his three year Spartanburg, S.C., Benja- phy, 1255 Research Drive, Sunday, July 12 at Sandy Plain will tell what “everything you Cherokee Chapel sets battle with cancer, he in- min Alexander Maultsby Whiteville. spired so many people with and his fiancee, Kristina Baptist Church. Burial will be ever wanted to know about pastor appreciation his strength, faith and Proffer, of Charlotte and LT in the church cemetery. Air Force One.” He notes that Cherokee Chapel Baptist courage and continued to Margaret Louise Maultsby She is survived by two N.C. Watermelon everyone loves a good story Church will hold its annual live life to the fullest. His of Bethesda, Md.; and five daughters, Nancy F. King (Ot- and he has hundreds. Pastor Appreciation Day, Sun- life here on earth was way great-grandchildren, Kath- tis) of Teachey, Dian F. Jolly Festival Best Franklin spent his pre- day, July 19. The guest singers too short but he will live erine Davis Maultsby, Alex- of Cayce, S.C.; one half sister, Tastin’ contest teenage years at Ocean Beach, will be Friends of Jesus and eternally in Heaven. ander McArver Maultsby, Saundra W. Everett of Fair Fire Island, N.Y. He recalls Rev. Willie Hunt will be the A memorial service will and Perrin Thomas Maults- Bluff; five grandchildren; 10 The NC Watermelon Festi- that it was not unusual to see guest speaker. be conducted at 11 a.m. by, all of Greensboro, Clara great-grandchildren; and 10 val Best Tastin’ Watermelon such stars there as Marilyn Sunday School begins at 10 Saturday, July 18 at First Marie Maultsby and Em- great-great-grandchildren. of the Carolinas Contest will Monroe, Joe DiMaggio (whom a.m. and worship service is at Presbyterian Church in ily Bauer Maultsby, both be held Saturday, July 18 on he would later meet aboard 11 a.m. Dinner will be served EVA FAIRFAX Air Force One), Dave Gar- Whiteville. The family will of Spartanburg, S.C. Mrs. STRICKLAND Riverside Drive in Fair Bluff. in the fellowship hall after recieve friends Saturday, Maultsby is also survived Registration for watermel- roway and Mike Wallace, to service. CASTLE HAYNE -- Eva name a few. While a teenager, July 18 one hour prior to by two brothers, Frank Fairfax Strickland, formerly ons begins at 7:30 a.m. The church is located at 715 service at the church. In- Jackson Baker of Flat Rock Entrants are asked to com- Franklin waited on the jet set E. Institute Street in Chad- of Tabor City, died Sunday, crowd at the ritzy Talisman terment will be in White- and Robert Lee Baker of July 12, 2015. plete a pre-registration form bourn. ville Memorial Cemetery. Dunedin, Fla. with their extension agent Yacht Club on Fire Island. He Arrangements are incom- maintains that these experi- Randy Ward in concert A reception will follow Final rites will be held plete and will be announced to certify their watermelon ences helped prepare him to Nominated for song of the interment at the church. at 2 p.m. Monday, July 13 at by Meares Funeral Home, patches before July 16. interact with powerful people year, male vocalist of the year Peacock Funeral Home of Whiteville United Method- Fair Bluff. The pre-registration form Whiteville is handling the ist Church with Rev. Paul must be mailed or hand deliv- later in life. for 2013, LGMA award win- arrangements. T . Stallsworth officiating. ered to the registration table When he was 20, Frank- ner and October artist of the Survivors include his Burial will be in Whiteville Second St. Paul on Riverside Drive for the Wa- lin enlisted in the Air Force month Randy Ward will be in wife of 17 years Donna Memorial Cemetery. The termelon Contest by 7:30 a.m. where he spent the next 29 concert Sunday, July 19 at 10 Wright Chepul of Hixson; family will receive friends BC sets VBS Only two watermelons are years. At various career stops, a.m. at Olive Branch Baptist he cooked for and served gen- Church in Leland. two sons, Evan and Car- from 12:45-1:45 p.m. Mon- Second St. Paul Baptist allowed per grower and no son Chepul of Hixson; his day, July 13 in the church Church will hold its vacation more than four watermelons mother, Margaret Johnson fellowship hall prior to the Bible school Monday, July are allowed per farm. Martin of Hixson; three service. 13-Wednesday, July 15 at 6:30 The fourth watermelon brothers, Pete (Natalie) The family expresses p.m. each evening. A meal will per farm will be auctioned Chepul, John (Tiffany) special thanks to her friend be served at 6 p.m. off with the proceeds going to Chepul, all of Charlotte and caregiver, Regina Simp- Rev. Acie Robinson is the Wounded Warriors. and Michael (Liz) Chepul son, of Clarkton and to her pastor. The families of the found- of Austin, Texas; nieces other assistants who sup- ers of the association will be and nephews, Connor, Eli- ported her with care over entering watermelons as well za, Luke, Ella and Gavin; her final years. Union BC youth revival to be entered with all pro- aunts and uncles, Alice Memorial gifts may be Union Baptist Church will ceeds going towards Wounded and Frances Crowe, Mike made to Whiteville Unit- hold a youth revival Wednes- Warriors. and Barbara Wezner, Betty ed Methodist Church, 902 day, July 15-Friday, July 17 at Download your grower pre- Johnson, Lorraine Johnson Pinckney Street, White- 7 p.m. The speaker will be Min- registration form from the and Bud Muckle; and many ville, N.C. 28472. ister John Langley of New Life website at www.ncwatermel- cousins. Outreach Ministries INterna- onfestival.org. In lieu of flowers, con- Wilmington Celebration tional Church of Clinton. The Any questions call Chan- tributions can be made to Choir in concert July 17 theme is Take a STAND (Stay dler Worley (910) 207-1698 or St. Jude Catholic Church The Wilmington Celebra- TrueAnd Never Deviate). Roger Strickland at (919) 630- in Chattanooga, Tenn. or tion Choir will be in concert The church is located at 3634. 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 to Notre Dame High School, Friday, July 17 at 7 p.m. at 2290 Old Northeast Road, Lake Contest Chairmans are 910.642.2128 Chattanooga, Tenn. where Centerville Baptist Church. Waccamaw. Monroe Enzor Jr., Chandler www.mckenziemortuary.net a scholarship will be set up The church is located at Rev. Gregory Spaulding is Worley and Roger Strickland. in honor of Bill. 18577 N.C. Hwy. 53, Kelly. the pastor. Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015 Support for Is it time solar farms for ballot must continue initiatives? By TOM CAMPBELL Columbus County has at least one NC SPIN sunny statistic in which it is a leader: solar energy. Many cheered when the U.S. It’s nice to hear the words Columbus Supreme Court recently ruled that County and “cutting edge” mentioned independent redistricting commis- in the same breath, but within the next sions are Constitutional. Enthusi- six to 12 months, Columbus County asm in North Carolina was muted; we neither have nor have much hope homes and businesses will produce more for such a commission, because our electricity from solar power than they legislature must approve the process consume from other older, dirtier tech- and, regardless of whether ruled by nology like coal and nuclear. The county Democrats or Republicans, it has ranks third or fourth in North Carolina shown little interest in giving up solar production. the power to draw Congressional Ten more solar farms are proposed for and legislative districts. construc- The point The recent Supreme Court case tion here involved the Arizona Independent Columbus landowners Redistricting Commission, started in the next are making 10-15 times after responsible citizens of that year. more by leasing to solar state be- There’s came fed another farms than cash renting up with benefit, for crops, and Columbus the con- too. County has become one of the top stant ger- landown- counties for solar invest- rymander- ers are get- ment. Raleigh must con- Pop-tarts, doughtnuts and hate ing that ting 10 to 15 resulted tinue to support solar tax from leg- times the credits so this industry By JEFFERSON WEAVER “I am EXTREMELY (sic) proud appendix than a .com. islators es- amount of can continue to grow and Staff Writer to be an American and I’ve always Of course, Miley/Hannah was sentially money to provide income to rural made it clear that I love my county also doomed from the get-go. Billy choosing lease their In a way I feel sorry for Ariana (sic). What I said in a private mo- Ray, her daddy, was never amongst their vot- land for counties. Grande. ment with my friend, who was my favorite semi-country singers, ers, rather Tom Campbell solar farms The deck was stacked against buying the donuts, was taken out but he did do a lot for veterans and than hav- than for traditional cash rent agree- her from the start; she’s a pretty of context and I am sorry for not wounded warriors. My opinion of ing voters choosing them. A bipar- ments with farmers. young woman, and obviously using more discretion with my his good works, however, staled tisan group began a ballot initiative talented. I heard her play the choice of words. As an advocate and soured after the infamous An- The county’s tax base has grown by movement and some 56 percent of piano once on a news program, for healthy eating, food is very im- nie Leibowitz photoshoot. One just the voters approved, setting up the $238 million, providing nearly one cent and unless she was faking it, she portant to me and I sometimes get don’t make borderline boudoir pic- independent commission in 2012. of the county’s 80.5-cent tax rate. Thou- did very well. She had a successful upset by how freely we as Ameri- tures with one’s daughter; I don’t Arizona’s commission has five sands of people across the state, includ- television program that spun off cans eat and consume things with- care how fancy and sophisticated members consisting of two Re- ing some local residents, are employed into another television show, and out giv- the magazine is. publicans, two Democrats and one erecting solar farms. Even if many of people are talking about movie ing any Never mind that poor, sad, unaffiliated or Independent member. the workers who erect the facilities live roles and all the rest of the things thought strange child who calls herself Colleen Mathis, chair of the Arizona elsewhere, a good bit of that money stays that follow musical success. to the Lady Gaga. commission, said on a recent Diane here with hotels, restaurants, stores, and If you are a student of history, conse- I am sure Miss Grande will Rehm show that her group must even modern history, you knew quences weather this storm; after all, it’s construction suppliers. first adhere to all the rules of the she was doomed from the moment that popular to hate America nowa- U.S. Constitution, the federal Voting Unfortunately, tax credits for solar she had her first audition. it has days, regardless of the reason. Rights Act and the Arizona Consti- companies are set to expire in North Miss Grande and her boyfriend on our People love blaming America for tution. To the extent practicable Carolina later this year, but it is hoped were in a doughnut shop, and ap- health every problem, rather than the they strive to create districts of these credits will continue. Many legisla- parently found it advisable to lick and so- individual person responsible, equal population, trying to ensure tors are opposed to credits in principle, several of the pastries on display, ciety as and they throw the word “hate” they are compact, contiguous, re- but there is a long-standing and suc- as well as spitting in others. She a whole. around like glaze in a Krispy spect communities of interest and cessful history of subsidizing emerging then added spice to the contre- The fact Kreme store. If you criticize these use visible geographic features like industries – oil and gas come to mind temps – or should I say, sprinkles, that the Jefferson Weaver social media mavens for it, you municipal or county boundaries. since it was a doughnut shop – by United instantly become a hater, a racist, – that have been obvious benefits to the Another guiding principle is to favor using a rather common but vulgar States has the highest child obe- a bigot, closed-minded, cruel, and competitive districts, because they national economy. word to emphasize a rhetorical sity rate in the world frustrates you likely kick puppies for fun. are convinced better government Solar technology continues to evolve question, and follow it up with the me…” I realize, and embrace the fact results from competitive elections exponentially, so the cost of building words “I hate America.” Her apology brought her raves that I am considered intolerant by where candidates must state their solar farms and the amount of energy Just one problem. from other celebs who have stated some folks; they will accuse me of beliefs to and defend their records they produce gets much better every Miss Grande and her beau were their hatred for America, and being unbiblical in my criticism. with voters. year, driving down costs and increas- being videotaped the entire time snorts of derision from others. The standards taught by my par- North Carolina could benefit ing efficiencies. Many solar companies In the immortal words of anoth- She ended up making an apology ents, and forgotten by some of my from such an independent redis- say they’ll need just three to four more er trainwreck of a pop-tart, oops. for the first apology, showing that generation – well, those things are tricting commission but there is a Naturally the video was posted she may not have good manners, old fashioned and stupid. years of tax credits before they can build huge stumbling block our state faces online, and immediately gained but she has a grasp of what it takes I admit to a certain peevishness that many of the other 10 that have farms that will be profitable without her what I call “infame.” Yes, that to be a pop-tart. in my disgust sometimes, but I reformed the redistricting process subsidies. is a word I made up. It means be- Now, I am not arguing that we reckon my biggest fault is that have not. Our state is one of 26 that We support efforts to continue expand- coming famous for being bad, or have some shamefully fat children I remember when modesty was does not provide for citizens to sign ing the solar energy credits. It’s good infamous. Feel free to use it. (and grownups) in America. But more important than popularity, petitions calling for either a direct for county landowners, it’s good for the Miss Grande issued a statement if you’re going to fuss about un- and there were some words that or indirect ballot initiative. With environment, and the Columbus County to the media claiming her words healthy food, do so in an organic just weren’t used in public. You the direct initiative a constitutional economy and taxpayers continue to be a were taken out of context. The fol- market. People in a doughnut shop also didn’t go around spitting in provision or statute can be taken major beneficiary. lowing came from a press release are either (a) buying doughnuts people’s food, star status or no. directly to the voters for an up or that was issued after her social or (b) making doughnuts as part I remember when most parents It is the epitome of a win-win-win for down vote. The indirect initiative media blast apology. of their job. would stop their kids from eating stipulates that if legislators do not the counties, states and nation, especial- I know I am getting old when Neither is likely to be a good lis- the third or fourth doughnut, and deal with an issue it can be taken ly in rural counties such as Columbus as I remember people sending out tener to a foul-mouthed little vixen make their kids go play outside, directly to voters. they look for new sources of revenue to news releases to apologize, as licking the products on display. rather than becoming part of the No doubt you’ve heard about replace lost industries such as textiles opposed to first broadcasting Folks in an organic market might obesity epidemic fed by being care- some of the more outrageous ballot and tobacco. poorly written messages out to at least give you the politically fully swaddled and uber-nannied initiatives; they seem to originate Columbus County can take pride in millions of people who are likely correct equivalent of an “amen.” by video games, electronic devices most frequently in the state of Cali- the fact that it is helping wean the coun- to be distracted by the scantily Sadly, Miss Grande is typical of and social media. fornia. Without question there can try off dirty energy and hosting a form clad pictures accompanying said what society produces and holds Go ahead—call me old fash- be drawbacks to direct democracy, apology. A provocative profile pic- up as good examples these days. ioned and closed-minded. I’ll say of clean, renewable energy whose source especially when voters speak to emo- ture seems to take away from the Remember Miley Cyrus, aka thank you – and offer you a classic tionally popular issues without any is essentially endless. sincerity of an apology, although I Hannah Montana? I steadfastly American doughnut, as long as respect for fiscal or financial respon- admit, I am rather curmudgeonly refuse to do an Internet search we can find one that hasn’t been sibility. For instance, if you put it to on some things. with her name anymore, since licked by a pop-tart sprinkled with a vote we suspect a plurality would Anyway, Miss Grande’s state- the images are more akin to stuff the glittery narcissism we now call vote to end (or at least drastically ment read, in part: requiring .xxx as a web address popularity. cut) taxes. Just because something Quote of might be popular doesn’t make it a wise or workable practice for liv- Thumbs down ing together, but aside from a few egregious examples common sense the week Deja vu seems to prevail in the 24 states that employ the practice. “Even if you do everything right ward. Got it?” Ben nodded. “Go!” I He fell far off, but Jonathan When it comes to redistricting crossing the street, a speeder could BY RAY LUNDY shouted to Jonathan; he went, and brought the rope to him, and Ben reform our state can be compared kill him. The signs have made a dif- Special to The News Reporter they were off. was up again skiing. They came by to having the inmates running the prison or patients controlling the ference in the way people drive.” There I was again, chest deep in Ben was up and skiing, but after a few yards from us. Ben was grin- asylum. The quickest way to remedy Lake Phelps. 30 yards, he leaned back and down ning like a Cheshire cat. Later, he – Clarence Biggs, speaking about the 45 the situation is at the ballot box, by Claire, our granddaughter, was he went. Jonathan came around, jumped right up out of the water miles-per-hour speed limit signs posted electing legislators who will set up with me helping Ben, and Simon and we got Ben’s skis back on. I and skied with very little help. He now in Buckhead. an independent redistricting com- was in the boat with Jonathan gave him the same instructions, had it. As a family, we marked it mission, but the current group of who was driving. Ben had tried to and shouted go again, and off they down. On July 5, Ben skied. “The city and county are coming incumbents has gerrymandered water ski last summer but did not went. He was up and skiing. At 50 Standing in the water, I moved together on what we feel is a really the districts to the point where quite make it. He was determined yards Ben leaned a little forward, back in time and space years ago defeating them is difficult, if not good deal. Gary Lanier thinks we this time, as Claire helped me put and down he went, again. That is to Lake Waccamaw. I taught our impossible. The next best way to get really need this as a business incuba- on the skis. what it takes to learn to ski; keep children to ski there. As Yogi Berra redistricting reform is through the tor. The decision to purchase it is a I told him to bend his knees and getting up, again and again until said incorrectly, “It was déjà vu all ballot initiative and perhaps that bring them to his chest between it happens. Jonathan brought over again.” Déjà vu is French for no-brainer.” should be our next big campaign. his outstretched arms holding the the boat around again, and we “already seen,” been here before – Trent Burroughs, chairman of the Campbell is former assistant ski rope. “Keep the tips of the skis prepared him again. “Go!” and and done it. county commissioners, on the proposed North Carolina State Treasurer and out of the water. Let the boat do the they were off, and suddenly Ben The day was special. All had purchase of the Brunswick Electric is creator/host of NC SPIN, a weekly work; keep your knees bent; don’t was up and gone – 50 yards, 100, swum. The kids had been fishing, Business Incubator in Tabor City for a statewide television discussion of NC stand up fully. Stay on the wake 200 yards, and they soon were far tubing, and skiing; and, an old issues. NC Spin airs on Wilmington, proposed industry that could bring 50 to behind the boat; do not lean for- off on the lake with Ben leaving a man was young again, just for a 100 jobs. spray behind him. day — déjà vu. WILM-TV, Sundays 8 a.m. The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015 – 9-A Solar Filing Continued from page 1-A Continued from page 1-A

The annual farm rent was A semi-retired business- Federal Paper Board Com- just not enough. man, Roberts will be running pany and then International “It wasn’t even paying the for his second term on the Paper. taxes because it was listed board. In other races, Mayor Ter- wrong,” Garrell said. “The In Tabor City, Mayor Royce ry Mann is seeking his fourth economy is so bad in this Harper filed for another term on the board and third area that without the tobacco term. Harper, who helps run as mayor. Mann is co-owner buyout my mother’s survival his family’s business, Tabor of J.S. Mann’s Department would have been tough.” City Auto Parts, has served Store in Whiteville. Garrell said she still pre- on the board for 24 years and Long-time incumbents is in his ninth term. Robert Leder and Jimmy fers the view of a field of Incumbents Miona Fon- Clarida also filed to run. crops to that of a field of solar vielle, a retired teacher who Leder is a retired mer- panels. has served on the board at dif- chant and banker, and is “It is much prettier to look ferent times for more than 20 serving his sixth four-year over a crop,” Garrell said. years, and Nelson Lee, owner term as a city councilman. Last year, Columbus Coun- of The Todd House, are both He has also served on the city ty began regulating solar seeking reelection. school board. farms. There are no specific Newcomer Kevin Butler Clarida owns a barber- guidelines for buffers or set- of Lake Waccamaw was the shop in downtown Whiteville backs but the land use plan first candidate to file. Butler and has served on the board requires conditional use per- and Franklin Carroll signed for 16 years. He is seeking his mits for solar farms, among up to run for the West Ward fifth four-year term. other uses. seat currently held by Lee Newcomer Nancy H. Hill, Tuesday, Gary Lanier, who Collum. (not to be confused with sit- serves as both economic de- Collum had not filed for ting Mayor Nancy Hill) is veloper and land planner for Christie Tachau, her son Cayden,7, and mother Pat Garrell take a stroll on the family election Friday. seeking a seat on the Bruns- the county, was posting signs farm near Chadbourn where Tachau and her brother both have homes. The property A native of Maine, Butler wick Board of Commission- at potential solar sites across was one of the first in Columbus County in 2013 to be partially leased to a solar com- has lived in North Carolina ers. the county. pany. The family is among many more who are opting for higher returns from solar for 36 years and is a manager Hill is a retired supervisor Ten new solar farms have farm leases. of contractor oversight for of the x-ray department at entered or are expected to Duke Energy. New Hanover Regional Medi- enter the conditional use per- Franklin Carroll, a retired cal Center. Tabor City. payments from the federal a group of electric co-ops that mitting process in the near fire marshal who worked Queen Hawkins has also State law limits taxation government that ended last took early measures to meet future. with DuPont for 28 years filed to run for commissioner on solar farms to 20 percent year. its renewable energy portfolio With those additions, solar and is a part-time apartment in Brunswick. Hawkins is a of the investment but Lanier “One concern is that quotas, he said. fields across the county are manager. former town commissioner said it is still added revenue some people hate to see good Seven of the smaller half- expected to collectively gen- Incumbent Jimmy Stanley and lost a bid for a seat on the for the county. farmland turned into a solar megawatt projects proposed erate nearly 90 megawatts of is seeking a second term on board in 2013. “It still produces additional farm,” Lanier said. “The ques- for the county are in Bruns- electricity annually. the board as East Ward com- The former customer tax revenue,” Gary Lanier tion is it really good or is it wick Electric’s coverage area. That’s enough to power missioner. service representative with said. Land once used for ag- marginal?” If it is sand and 13,555 homes. Lanier gets calls from land- He currently serves as BB&T currently serves on The county will soon pro- riculture and taxed a lower clay its not necessarily good owners who are eager to in- mayor pro tem. The retired the Brunswick ABC board. duce more power with solar agriculture rate is taxed at a farmland.” crease the rental income from fire control supervisor Everlene Davis, a teacher, each year than residents and higher rate once converted to The 720 acres of land in their land and often delivers worked for 42 years with the is also seeking re-election. businesses consume. a solar farm. The investment the county that has been or disappointing news event to “Columbus County is on in solar panels and other im- is proposed to become solar those who have received query the cutting edge of renewable provements also brings new farms makes up less than two- letters from solar companies. energy,” Lanier said. “By the revenue for the county. tenths of one percent of the “People get excited and an- Watermelon end of this year we will be a “That has helped us to total landmass in the county, ticipate a good steady income Continued from page 1-A net exporter of electricity and maintain our tax rates,” said Lanier said. That figure ex- but I have to be honest with I think that would be pretty Lanier. “We have had no tax cludes Lake Waccamaw. them. I know what these com- registration of visiting fes- again sponsored by the Ro- cool.” increase in about five years.” Lanier said the temporary panies look for,” Lanier said. tival queens will be held at 8 tary Club, will entertain from The county will soon be The county has gained jobs, tax revenue and land- Some companies get land- a.m. at the Fair Bluff Depot 2-2:30 p.m. at the Riverside owner income generated are ranked 3rd or 4th in the state in about $200,000 annually in tax owners to sign on but find out Museum on Railroad Street Drive stage. significant. its generation of solar energy, revenue from solar projects two years down the road that sponsored by the Fair Bluff One of the more popular Lanier said because of a he said. but anticipates that to more the property is not suitable. Historical Society. events in recent years has high number of substations in While the majority of than double by the end of the “People don’t need to have The “Best Tastin’ Water- been the Duck Race, spon- the county and available land farms are smaller five- to six- year with new projects to be unrealistic expectations,” melon of the Carolinas” con- sored by the Fair Bluff Ro- that it is attractive to solar acre tracts, larger farms are completed. Lanier said. test will be held on Riverside tary Club. companies. in the works. Landowners who might Lucrative state tax credits Drive at 10 a.m., and water- For $10 each, participants But not all land is suitable A 160-acre tract of land at typically receive $60 to $100 that lead to a spike in renew- melon slices will be available can purchase a plastic duck for a solar field. Three phase 200 Barnhill Lane in Tabor per acre per year in annual able energy projects in North for the rest of the day. to take part in the race. lines running by the property, City is among them and could farmland rent find solar leas- Carolina in recent years are The Watermelon Festival The ducks will be released a distance no greater than soon become home to one es to be far more lucrative. set to expire at the end of the parade will begin at 11 a.m., upstream at 2:30 p.m. and the two miles to a substation and of the largest solar farms in Lanier said that pay rates year. starting in front of the Co- “owner” of the first duck to proximity to other solar farms Columbus County. vary and are based on mul- Public hearings are lumbus College and Career cross the finish line beside are all factors typically con- The $63 million, 35-mega- tiple factors such as construc- planned Tuesday, July 14 Academy, going up Hwy. 904, the boat ramp at the River sidered, he said. watt solar farm will produce tion costs, interconnection before the county planning then continuing along Main Walk can win $1,000. Property in flood plains is enough electricity to power expenses and proximity to board in the Columbus Coun- Street to Gapway Road, then For more information, not suitable. 5,250 homes. substations. ty Commissioners’ chambers left onto Railroad Street. contact Jeff Prince at (910) “You’ve got to be high and It is one of about 20 solar “I’ve seen everything from for seven of those projects. The West Columbus High 649-7131. dry,” Lanier said. “You can’t projects that the Columbus a few hundred dollars up Each hearing is allotted 30 School Jazz Band will enter- Saturday’s activities will put a $20 million solar farm County Planning Department to $1,000 per acre per year,” minutes under commissioner tain on Riverside Drive from conclude with the Miss on land that might get flooded has tracked since 2012 but Lanier said. “When you com- rules. The solar farm sites and noon until 1 p.m., an event Queen and Queen scholar- –even if it is once every 20 one of the first to be subject pare that to what a person get time for each hearing are: 7288 sponsored by the Fair Bluff ship pre-shows and pageants years.” to county regulation under leasing it (as farmland) it is Red Hill Road, Whiteville, 6:05 Rotary Club. at 6:30 p.m. in the West Co- While Duke Energy took policies adopted in 2014 that really a much better return p.m.; 6587 and 5618 Swamp Fox An invitation-only Wa- lumbus High School Audi- the lead in contracting with require a conditional use on farmland.” Hwy West, Tabor City 6:30 and termelon Festival luncheon torium. solar companies in the county permit. Smaller farms are typically 7 p.m.; 2714 Walter Todd Road, for dignitaries and invited The festival will conclude Brunswick Electric Coop- Half of the Barnhill Lane less lucrative, he said. Clarendon, 7:30 p.m.; 599 Mill guests will begin at 12:15 p.m. at 3 p.m. Sunday with the erative is now willing to work property falls under the coun- Lanier said the additional Branch Church Road, Tabor in the Lumber River Visitors Little Queens pageant, also with solar farms in their area, ty’s jurisdiction and the other income in the county has City, 8 p.m.; 1006 and 808 Ervin Center. at West Columbus. Lanier said. half under the jurisdiction of helped some farmers offset T. Richardson Road, Nakina The public watermelon the loss of tobacco buyout The cooperative is part of 8:30 and 9 p.m. auction, always a highlight, will be conducted on River- side Drive at 1 p.m. Vineland At 1:45 p.m., also on Riv- Hunting erside Drive, the largest wa- Continued from page 1-A Station termelon contest will begin, Available for wedding followed by the watermelon receptions & other main illegal in Wake and licenses, game lands permits charges on hunters who do responsible for the safety of seed spitting and watermel- Mecklenburg counties. and other fees, along with not have written permission those hunters. on eating/hat contests. events Counties can block Sun- “outdoor access fees” issued to be on posted land. Existing law specifically The WCHS Jazz Band, 642-3157 day hunting starting in 2017 by private organizations, The so-called “Purple gave hunters, fishermen, by passing a local ordinance. non-profits and individuals. Paint” law – nicknamed since trappers, equestrians and The bill was supported The stated purpose of the landowners only need to other invited visitors no by some of the most power- fund, according to the bill, is mark their property bound- more rights than an illegal ful members of the General to “provide for the expansion aries with a stripe of purple trespasser, providing the Assembly, and came despite of opportunities for persons paint – has proven an effec- landowner did not intention- a statewide survey financed age 16 and under to engage tive tool for law enforcement, ally create a dangerous situa- by the Wildlife Resources in outdoor recreational ac- according to the WRC. tion that a reasonable person Commission that showed tivities, including, but not However, since most could not identify. a majority of both hunt- limited to, hiking, horseback wildlife violations are mis- Geoffrey Cantrell of the ing and non-hunting North riding, boating, sport shoot- demeanors, repeat offend- Wildlife Commission said Carolinians opposed Sunday ing and archery, bird watch- ers have little incentive to there had been some con- hunting. ing and wildlife watching, change. flicts between landowners The 2006 study, handled by camping, swimming, hunt- The new law provides and hunters retrieving er- the University of Virginia, ing, trapping, and fishing, for more severe penalties rant dogs, and adding the showed more than 68 per- in order to pass on North for hunters who violate the specific measure to the law cent of North Carolinians Carolina’s outdoor heritage same rule three times in was an attempt to resolve opposed Sunday hunting in to future generations.” a set period of time. That those arguments. any form. The study came in Critics have questioned provision was suggested The law does not in any the wake of similar Sunday the fee, noting that hunters, in public hearings before way give hunters the right hunting legislation that was trappers and fishermen will the WRC since Landowner to enter property without being mulled by the General be financing efforts to boost Protection was passed, and permission to retrieve dogs, Assembly. Religious grounds activities that will place has a broad base of support nor does it take away the were cited as the reason for limitations on the traditional among landowners, hunters landowner’s right to place opposition by 52 percent of uses of public and private and outdoors groups. limitations on the dogown- the respondents to the sur- hunting lands. Other provisions of the er’s activities. The owner vey, although faith leaders A popular provision of the bill signed by McCrory in- of the property is still not were among the loudest op- law strengthens the Land- clude a clarification of state required to allow hunters ponents of the latest version owner Protection Act regard- law regarding liability for to enter private property, of the bill. ing repeat violators. landowners who allow hunt- and may refuse to allow the The law opens the door for The state will now enforce ers pursuing dogs to enter hunter to carry a gun or op- a new council to be created a “three strikes” law for neg- their property. erate a vehicle while on the by the WRC to manage a trust ligent hunters and those who State law absolving land- property. fund to promote the state’s trespass on posted land while owners of liability was in The law takes effect Oct. “youth outdoor heritage.” hunting. place before the new law 1. Details will be included in The fund would be created The state passed the Land- was approved, but Wild- the 2015-2016 North Carolina through a $2 donation at- owner Protection Act several life officials reported that Inland Fishing, Hunting and tached to any transaction years ago, allowing law en- there were questions about Trapping Regulations Di- handled by the WRC, in- forcement officers from any hunters retrieving dogs, and gest, which will be available cluding fishing and hunting agency to press trespassing whether landowners were Aug. 1. 10A -- The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015

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NO CREDIT NEEDED • 90 Day Payment OPtiOn • instant aPPrOvaLs • LOw easy Payments • easy aPPLicatiOn aboveandbeyondsuperstore.com Sports The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015 - Page 1B Dixie Youth Majors Tournament Riegelwood grabs first-ever District 2 Majors championship in 18-8 blitz over Whiteville Optimist By DAN BISER Sports Editor Optimist defeats South Columbus RIEGELWOOD - The Rie- to obtain state DY tourney berth gelwood Dixie Youth Baseball League was formed in 1973. The Whiteville Optimist earned District Two’s second On Thursday night, the Dixie Youth Majors state tournament berth with a 9-1 win Riegelwood All-Stars claimed over South Columbus in a state tournament play-in game the league’s first-ever District Friday night. 2 Major League championship Jacob Allgood was the winning pitcher for Optimist. He as they exploded for 10 runs pitched a complete game, allowed four hits and struck out in the bottom of the fifth in- nine. Rajon Graham started for South. He kept the game ning to put away Whiteville close until the bottom of the fifth when Whiteville Optimist Optimist 18-8 in the title game. struck for six runs on five hits to open up the final 9-1 mar- The game was halted by the Riegelwood All-Stars gin. 10-run in the bottom of the Leading hitters for Whiteville Optimist were Kevin Ez- 2015 District 2 Dixie Youth Baseball Majors Tournament champions fifth inning. zell with three hits in three trips, including a double. John “This feels great,” said Rie- Lawson Cook, Bud Baldwin and Giuliano Maggioli each gelwood head coach Scott had two hits for Whiteville. One of Cook’s hits was a dou- Beck, who was a standout ble. Rajon Graham led off the game with a single for South Junior American Legion team player in the league in late and later scored their lone run on C.J. Spivey’s base hit. 1980s. Whiteville Optimist, along with District 2 Champ Rie- “It’s been a long time com- gelwood and host Columbus County, will all take part in advances in Area 2 playoffs ing, but our kids really showed the DY Majors state tournament in Cerro Gordo beginning The 2015 Junior American Legion Area 2 Cartrette’s double drove in Baldwin. Chad up tonight and played well,” July 18. Baseball Tournament has had more twists and Hilbourn walked. Earl Grubbs’ infield single Beck added. “They are a spe- turns than a mountain road. Saturday evening, scored Cartrette and a throwing error on the cial group. Whiteville took a step forward with an 11-1 play allowed Hilbourn to score. Grubbs stole “The fact that we did it on victory over White Oak. third and scored on Rian Flaherty’s sacrifice our home field makes things Post 137 had claimed a victory by forfeit over fly for a 5-1 Whiteville lead. Dylan Lawson even more special,” said Beck, South Columbus Wednesday to the plate in the bottom of Richlands on Friday. Whiteville, the number singled and Lincoln Ransom walked but were whose team posted a 4-1 re- while Whiteville had drawn the fifth inning in bringing two seed, lost to number one seed Havelock 13-6 stranded. cord in the five-team double- a bye into the championship on the 10-run onslaught. Beck in opening-round play. In the second. Earl Grubbs’ accurate throw elimination tournament and game. Riegelwood held off and Ashton Smith also had Yes, numbers one and two played in the from center to third, retired the advancing handed Whiteville Optimist South Columbus 8-6 to ad- three hits each with each hit- opening round and seeds nine through twelve runner and the side to end a potential White both its tournament losses. vance to Thursday’s final ting a double. Landon Potter received byes. Oak rally. Whiteville pitcher, Cameron “We really appreciate the game. added two hits with a double Saturday, White Oak jumped in front in the Cartrette, was in complete control from that support we’ve received from The Riegelwood squad and Hales finished with two first, 1-0, courtesy of two Post 137 errors. The point on. our entire community this pounded out 15 hits, includ- hits (including his grand 137 Juniors wasted no time in regaining the Whiteville blew the game open in the season.” ing a grand slam home run slam) and a sacrifice fly. Gar- lead. Jake Harwood singled, Brooks Baldwin Riegelwood will open play by Dylan Hales and a two-run rett Jacobs also had two hits. drove him in with a double and Cameron on July 18 in the 2015 North blast by Cody Lowery. Lowery, Whiteville Optimist’s Kev- See Juniors on 2B Carolina Dixie Youth Tour- who had three hits, drove a in Ezzell and John Carter nament at Cerro Gordo. The two-run single in the bottom Strickland each rapped a two- winner of the 16-team double- of the fifth that plated the run homer in the third and elimination state tournament game-ending runs. It marked fourth innings respectively. will advance to the 2015 Dixie Riegelwood’s second tourna- Ezzell finished with two hits Youth Majors World Series ment win over Whiteville and Ty Lawson, Jacob All- Aug. 7-13 at Lexington, S.C. Optimist by way of the 10-run good, Eric Dudney and Brook- It will actually be the Rie- rule. lyn Slater had one hit apiece. gelwood’s second state tourna- A.J. Jones was the winning After both teams were hon- ment experience as it served as pitcher after relieving starter ored in the post-game awards host team for the 1996 state DY Jerome Beck in the top of the ceremony, it was announced Tournament. fifth inning when Whiteville that Bladen County had been Riegelwood had to follow scored two runs to tie the game selected as the tournament’s up a 6-3 Tuesday night loss to at 8-8. Sportsmanship Award recipi- Whiteville with a game against Riegelwood sent 11 batters ent. Local teams get jump on

South vs.West pre-season football drills with 7-on-7 participation By FRANKLIN DAVIS State Dixie Softball action Sports Writer South Columbus SweeTees (ages 5-6) softball player Claria Hewett releases a throw VINEGAR HILL - White- while being backed up by teammate Dashaya Graham in Saturday’s opening-round ville, South Columbus and East Photo by Selena Gore game with Burgaw in the North Carolina Dixie SweeTees Tournament at Troy. The Columbus joined West Bladen District 9 champion South Columbus team took an 8-4 win over Burgaw but suffered and Green Sea-Floyds, S.C. in a 16-4 second-round loss to Duplin County Sunday. The South Columbus team is a 7-on-7 event hosted by South Columbus Thursday morning. Tina White scheduled to play Tuesday in the third round of the double-elimination tournament. Simply put, 7-on-7 is football The South Columbus Dixie Darlings (ages 7-8) opened tournament play in their divi- with an emphasis on the pass- sion Saturday by rallying from an 8-0 deficit to defeat Duplin National 9-8. On Sun- ing game. day, the District 9 champion South Columbus Darlings fell to North Stanly 11-4. They No blocks are thrown and no are scheduled to play a third-round game today. Follow the tournament for scores tackles are made. It is an orga- nized version of two-hand tag and updates on Twitter@NR Sports.NC, and at whiteville.com. football seen on playgrounds for many years. Even if your team is not pass-oriented, local coaches saw many benefits in partici- pating. Whiteville coach Luke Little has been pleased with what he has seen. “We have a young group of players and this gives them lots of reps in our offensive and defensive systems. It also lets the coaches see how the players are going to compete.” Coach Kyle Hutchson of South Columbus used the word teach repeatedly. “For us, 7-on-7 is about teaching and learning. These Staff photo by Franklin Davis sessions help our players un- Whiteville’s Raeqwon McAllister (center) makes a catch derstand defensive concepts between two West Bladen defenders during Thursday’s and coverages and offensive timing. Our players have lim- 7-on-7 football scrimmage at South Columbus High ited game knowledge, so every School’s Civitan Stadium. South Columbus, West Bladen teaching opportunity in a ad Green Sea-Floyds, S.C. and Whiteville took part in the Ram signee game type atmosphere is im- afternoon scrimmage event. Recent Whiteville High School graduate C.J. Hammonds signs a letter-of-intent to portant.” Rocky Lewis of East Co- play baseball at Southeastern Community College. Hammonds was the Wolfpack’s were timed, with mandatory lumbus was upbeat about the benefit is on defense. It helps starting leftfielder and a leading hitter for the 2015 state 1A champion Wolfpack this breaks and plenty of water summer his Gators are ex- our players recognize forma- available for players. Coaches past season after having to sit out his entire junior season recovering from ACL sur- periencing. This was East tions and learn coverages.” were rotating personnel con- gery. He was also a standout tight end on the Wolfpack football team in each of the Columbus’s third 7-on-7 event, Lewis also likes to see how his stantly and encouraging play- Lewis stated, players compete against the past two seasons. He is pictured at last Thursday’s signing with his parents (seated) ers to hydrate at every oppor- “Since we are starting a other squads. Arthur and Marie Blanks, and standing left to right, SCC athletic staff member Karlyn tunity. Players wear helmets, young quarterback, repeti- All the coaches on hand were Stephens, WHS head baseball coach Brett Harwood and WHS athletic director David shorts and jerseys for these tions are a key to offensive im- cognizant of a heat index ap- events. Smith. provement. Really, the biggest proaching 100 degrees. Sessions 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015 2015 Columbus County high school football schedules

EAST COLUMBUS SOUTH COLUMBUS Aug. 21 - at World of God Aug. 21 - East Bladen Aug. 28 - Lakewood Aug. 28 - at West Brunswick Sept. 4 - OPEN Sept. 4 - at Loris, S.C. Sept. 11 - Heide Trask Sept. 11 - Wallace-Rose Hill Sept. 18 - at Jones Senior Sept. 18 - OPEN Sept. 25 - *South Columbus Sept. 25 - *at East Columbus Oct. 2 - *at Red Springs Oct. 2 - *West Columbus Oct. 9 - *St. Pauls Oct. 9 - *at South Robeson Oct. 16 - *South Robeson Oct. 16 - *Fairmont Oct. 23 - *at Whiteville Oct. 23 - *St. Pauls Oct. 30 - *Fairmont Oct. 30 - *at Red Springs Nov. 6 - *at West Columbus Nov. 6 - *Whiteville Whiteville Optimist All-Stars 2015 District 2 Majors Tournament finalists WEST COLUMBUS WHITEVILLE Aug. 21 - South Brunswick Aug, 21 - North Brunswick Aug. 28 - West Bladen Aug. 28 - at East Bladen Sept. 4 - at Heide Trask Sept. 4 - at West Bladen Soccer Sept, 11 - OPEN Sept. 11 - West Brunswick Sept. 18 - at Aynor, S.C. Sept. 18 - OPEN Sept. 25 - *Whiteville Sept. 25 - *at West Columbus Oct. 2 - *at South Columbus Oct. 2 - *Fairmont Oct. 9 -* at Fairmont Oct. 9 - *Red Springs Oct. 16 - *Red Springs Oct. 16 - *at St. Pauls Oct. 23 - *at South Robeson Oct. 23 - *East Columbus Oct. 30 - *at St. Pauls Oct. 30 - *at South Robeson Nov, 6 - *East Columbus Nov. 6 - *at South Columbus

All games begin at 7:30 p.m. *Denotes Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference games

Whiteville Optimist All-Stars 2015 District 2 Majors Supplemental Tournament champions Columbus County District 2 Dixie Youth Majors champions 1971 - Columbus County 1985 - Columbus County 2000 - Columbus County 1972 - Columbus County 1986 - Columbus County 2001 - Columbus County Dixie Youth Baseball 1973 - Columbus County 1987 - Columbus County 2002 - Columbus County 1974 - Columbus County 1988 - Columbus County 2003 - Columbus County 1975 - Columbus County 1989 - Columbus County 2004 - Columbus County 1976 - Whiteville Optimist 1990 - Tabor City 2005 - Whiteville Optimist 1977 - Whiteville Optimist 1991 - Whiteville Optimist 2006 - Columbus County 1978 - Leland 1992 - Chadbourn 2007 - Columbus County 1979 - Columbus County 1993 - Columbus County 2008 - Nakina 1980 - Columbus County 1994 - Columbus County 2009 - Whiteville Optimist 1981 - Columbus County 1995 - Columbus County 2010 - Whiteville Optimist 1982 - Whiteville Optimist, 1996 - Whiteville Optimist 2011 - South Columbus Elizabethtown 1997 - Whiteville Optimist 2012 - Columbus County 1983 - Columbus County 1998 - Columbus County 2013 - Columbus County 1984 - Columbus County 1999 - Columbus County 2014 - Nakina 2015 - Riegelwood State champions DY AA Columbus County (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1993, 1994, 1995, 2000). Whiteville Optimist (1976, 1988, 1991, 1996) Eric Jenkins Tabor City (1990) West Columbus Staff photo by Dan Biser Staff photo by Franklin Davis Elizabethtown (1982) Whiteville Post 137’s Earl Grubbs sprints to first base after connecting for one of three hits he had in Whiteville’s 11-1 baseball playoff victory over visiting White Oak Saturday Continued from 1B at Legion Stadium. On Sunday, the Post 137 team took a 4-1 win over West Craven and World Series champion took on East Carteret in a later game. Columbus County (1993)

a single. Christian Slater’s On Sunday, the Whiteville Juniors RBI double gave Post 137 an team defeated West Craven 4-1 11-1 lead. in a game played at the White World Series runners-up Continued from 1B Cartrette retired nine of Oak field. Winning pitcher Brooks Baldwin held West Columbus County (1984, 1987, 2000) fourth. Lincoln Ransom and the last 10 White Oak batters Craven to two hits while re- Harwood walked to start the he faced. He allowed one un- Soccer clinic cording four strike-outs. frame. After two outs, Hil- earned run, five hits, struck Jake Harwood and Dylan bourn singled in two runs, out four and walked none in now underway Lawson each had three hits Grubbs collected his third his five innings. Grubbs was with each hitting a double. at Edgewood base hit and Dylan Hamilton three for three with three runs scored for Post 137. Silver Medalists drove in two more tallies with Whiteville Optimist opens with two wins

in 2015 NC DY AAA Tournament Staff photo by Margaret High LILLINGTON -The White- in the fourth inning and six in help lead the victory. ville Optimist All-Stars made it the fifth inning. Fisher Soles and Ty Little a runaway Sunday as thumped Ty Little, Kylar Dowless, each had two hits with Soles Dunn 164 in second-round ac- Caleb Yaurisinky and Weston blasting a home run. tion of the 2015 North Carolina Hatcher each had a double in Whiteville Optimist will take Dixie Youth AAA (ages 9-10) the win on Charlotte South Park tonight Baseball Tournament. In Saturday’s opening at 7:30 in a winner’ bracket Whiteville Optimist over- round. Whiteville Optimist game. came an early 4-0 deficit and defeated Oxford 11-2 with took charge by scoring six runs Hatcher driving three hits to Columbus County falls to Bladen County in second round of state Pre-Majors tourney LELAND - Columbus West pitched six innings ed a charge in the top of the County fell to West Bladen 6-4 for West Bladen and gave seventh inning. Three walks Sunday night in the second up three runs, two of which and a single brought home round of the North Carolina were earned, on five hits and one run. Dixie Pre-Majors (ages 17-19) walked just two batters. Noah Ward stroked two state tournament at North West Bladen got off to a singles for Columbus Coun- Brunswick High School in hot start, posting two runs in ty. Dawson Elliott added a Leland. the bottom of the first inning double, and Hunter Shelley, Photo courtesy of Ed Harper, State Port Pillot Four runs in the first two and two in the second. Mason Benton and Byars each Columbus County’s Dawson Butler (14) beats the tag at second base for a double Sat- innings and a stellar perfor- Columbus County re- chipped in singles. Benton urday in the opening round of the North Carolina Dixie Boys (ages 13-14) Baseball Tour- mance on the mound from sponded in the fourth inning also provided two RBIs. nament at Southport’s Smithville Park. Columbus County defeated the host Brunswick starting pitcher Trent West with three runs on three hits Columbus County start- County squad 15-3 and went against Dallas in a late second-round game on Sunday. allowed West Bladen to hold to close West Bladen’s lead ing pitcher Travin Squires off Columbus County to stay to 4-3. threw two innings and al- undefeated in the four-team West Bladen added two lowed four runs, two of which Columbus Jr. Dixie Boys eliminate Duplin County double elimination tourna- more runs in the bottom of were earned. ment. the fifth courtesy of a Colum- Bradley Olson relieved SOUTHPORT - After re- defeat Duplin County 13-2 and Trey Gore connected for The loss dropped Columbus bus County throwing error Squires in the bottom of the bounding from an 11-2 loss to in second-round play of the a triple for the Columbus team County to the loser’s bracket and an RBI single by Donald third, threw four innings, Hope Mills on Saturday, the 10-15 Jr. Dixie Boys (age 13) in Sunday’s win. Dylan Ward of the tournament to face McCullum. gave up three hits and allowed Columbus County All-Stars Baseball Tournament. turned in a complete-game Duplin County today at 10 a.m. Columbus County mount- two runs, one earned. bounced back on Sunday to Payton Ray went 3-for-3 pitching performance.

MAY 25 AA (ages 7-8 coach-pitch) Quality Cleaners 10 Civitans 7 Cory Faison, Hunter Hagood and Isaac Sealey of Quality Cleaners; and Parker Bass, John Lucas Newell and Quinton Lennon of Civitains each had three hitters. Those with two hits were Drake Grainger of Civitans, and Devin Faulk and Holland The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015 - 3-B

District 2 Dixie Youth Majors playoff action

Riegelwood and Whiteville Optimist players gather around the mound for The Lord’s Prayer prior to the District 2 Major’s Championship game.

Jacob Allgood prepares to deliver a pitch to home Riegelwood’s Landon Pot- Kevin Ezzell is mobbed at home plate by his Whiteville plate for Whiteville Opti- ter throws out a runner at Optimist Majors teammates after an opening-round home mist. first base. run.

Riegelwood’s Garret Jacobs prepares to take a cut at home plate.

Riegelwood’s Elijah Bunting trots home after smacking Nakina’s Cory Thompson slides safely into third. a home run.

Logan McPherson John Lawson Cook of South Columbus’s Gage Whiteville Optimist is ex- Riegelwood’s Jerome Beck receives a throw at Johnson slammed two home cited after his grand slam first base as Whiteville Optimist’s Bud Baldwin A.J. Jones fires a pitch to home runs during the District 2 Ma- home run. hustles down the line. plate for Riegelwood. jors tournament.

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SHOW Ray Donovan HD Ray Donovan (N) HD Masters of Sex (N) HD Ray Donovan: “Ding” Masters of Sex HD The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015 - 5B Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles SELL YOUR HOME 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT RENTALS 365 ATVs In the classifieds... 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 100 Pets & Animals 380 Trailers 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances SERVICES 390 Motors 550 Rooms 275 Financial Services 29 120 Antiques 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities SALES 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 The News Reporter www.whiteville.com

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Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, at the Town Hall on or before, but no later than 11:00 a.m., local time, on Want The Get ADD Thursday, August 13, 2015. Immediately thereafter all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. HIGH-SPEED Proposals must be made on the blank form provided in the Contract Documents, and must be enclosed in DISH! INTERNET Best Deal promotional prices a sealed envelope and addressed to the Mayor, Town of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina. The name and starting at only ... $ 95 address and qualified Licensing Number of the Bidder must be plainly marked on the outside of each en- ray’s useD Furniture 2.5 miles On TV $ 14./mo. velope. Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §87-15, by submitting a bid, the Bidder represents that it is appropriately from 701 by BEMC on Hwy 130. Liv- 99 where available ing & dining rooms, bedrooms, tables, & Internet? 19./mo. licensed by all applicable Licensing boards for the scope of Work presented herein. for 12 months. chairs, & more, also buying used fur- There will be a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on Thursday, July 30th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake Wac- niture! 9-6pm 840-5356 Call Now and Ask How! camaw Town Hall. The bidding Contractors are encouraged to provide project related questions to Todd Steele, three (3) business days prior to the pre-bid conference so that responses can be provided during the 1-800-405-5081 meeting. All o ers require 24-month commitment and credit qualication. Call 7 days a week 8am - 11pm EST Promo Code: MB62015 PROJECT DESCRIPTION PvC esCort Pv set. 4 mike input. *O er subject to change based on premium channel availability Approximately 727 LF of 8” gravity sewer pipe bursting, 1,924 LF of 10” gravity sewer pipe bursting, 3,194 LF Ideal for small church. Call 910-640- of 8” gravity sewer cured-in-place lining, 520 LF of 10” gravity sewer cured-in-place lining, corresponding 7817 Do you or a loved one STRUGGLE on the stairs? sewer service replacements and rehabilitations, 230 VF of manhole rehabilitation, replace one self-priming duplex sewer lift station (including diesel generator), and all appurtenances as shown in the Contract Docu- 230 Miscellaneous We have the AFFORDABLE solution! ment. CONTRACT DOCUMENT MENTION THIS AD FOR 9 PieCe Dining room set for sale, The Contract Document for the above work is on file and available for inspection during regular business $650. 3 person Hot Tub, $1,000. Trane * hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the following locations: A/C motor, new $125. All in excellent $250 OFF TOWN OF LAKE WACCAMAW PURCHASE OF A NEW STAIRLIFT! condition. 910-207-6575. 205 Flemington Drive Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 1-800-862-9614 910/646-3700 CALL NOW Engineering Services, PA SHORT TOLL-FREE 1202 Benson Road, Suite #200 *Certain restrictions apply. PO Box 1849, Garner, NC 27529 BROS. 919/662-7272 Copies of the Contract Document required for review or bidding purposes may be obtained, during regular RENT-A-CAR business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, only, at the office of Engineering Services, PA, upon deposit of $200.00 for each set of documents so obtained. Each application must be ac- $ 95 companied by a certified check made payable to Engineering Services, PA. The full amount of the deposit for DAILY the first set will be refunded to each Bidder who submits a formal proposal to the Owner. 19 BID SECURITY Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Each Proposal must be accompanied by a certified or cashier’s check payable to the order of the Owner, Town of Lake Waccamaw, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, or a satisfactory bid bond executed by the Bidder and 642-4175 a corporate surety licensed under the laws of the State of North Carolina to execute such bonds in an amount not less than 5% of the bid as a guarantee that the Bidder will within ten (10) days after the date of the Bid- der’s receipt of the NOTICE OF AWARD of a contract, execute an agreement and file same as required by the Contract Document if his Proposal is accepted. If a Bidder fails to execute and file an agreement, the amount of his security shall be forfeited as liquidated damages. AWARD OF CONTRACT THIS BLOOD THINNER IS CAUSING DEATH The Owner will award a contract to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder for this project in accordance LEGAL HELP IS AVAILABLE. CALL TODAY! with the General Statutes of North Carolina, Chapter 143-128.2. The Owner reserves the right to reject all D. Miller Law Proposals of Bidders for any Phase or Division of the project. The Owner further reserves the right to reject quality the Proposal of any Bidder submitting a proposal which is not responsive to the bid document or the proposal Have You Taken Xarelto? of any Bidder which is found not responsible to carry out the scope and intent of the bid document. If you or someone you know have The Owner reserves the right to reject any Proposal for failure to comply with all requirements of this notice experienced bleeding problems after or of the Contract Document; however, he may waive any minor defects or informalities at his discretion. The taking Xarelto, we need to speak with you ford immediately. You may have a claim against Owner further reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals or to award the Contract that is in his best the drug manufacturer because it is alleged interest. that they did not properly warn the public TOWN OF LAKE WACCAMAW .com about this serious life threatening side effect. Daniel Hilburn, Mayor By: Linda Noble, Town Clerk 910-642-7121 Call us for a free case consultation. 800-419-8268 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, July 13, 2015

2 br, 2 bath house for rent. $600 notiCe to CreDitors PARKTON, NC 28371 Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP Whiteville, NC 28472 per month, plus deposit. Call 910- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA C. Greg Williamson Attorneys at Law July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2015. 654-5725 15-E-200 Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP P.O. Box 1467 notiCe to CreDitors COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Attorneys at Law Whiteville, NC 28472 harLey DaviDson 1450, small 212 W. 3rD ave-Chadbourn; 2bd. Having qualified as Administratrix of ELIZABETH S. MAGENBAUER, KATH- P.O. Box 1467 July 6, 13, 20, 27, 2015. boat, motor, trailer, 3 HP Alumicraft. 1ba.; W/D hookup, back yard, lawn the Estate of Brandy Lucretia Mem- care incl; $650/mo. $650 security ARINE S. FORT, AND GLENN W. Whiteville, NC 28472 All service records. Call 654-4440. notiCe to CreDitors ory, deceased, of Columbus County, deposit; first month’s rent free for SLEDGE have qualified as Co-Exec- July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2015. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA State of North Carolina, the under- qualifying applicant, apply @ car- utors of the Estate of KATHARINE C. notiCe to CreDitors 15-E-216 signed does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § tretteproperties.managebuilding. SLEDGE, late of Columbus County, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF COLUMBUSThe under- 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, com; contact: 252-756-2920 and this is to notify all persons having 15 E 248 signed, GEORGE W. HOLT, has quali- firms, associations or corporations ****Publisher’s Notice**** claims against said Estate to present 3 beDrooM briCk house, beau- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS fied as Admnistrator of the Estate of having claims against the estate of equal housing opportunity tiful hardwood flooring throughout. them to the undersigned on or before The undersigned, ROSE BENTON MARTHA TODD HOLT, late of Colum- the said decedent to present them to All real estate advertised herein is 2 full baths, carport. 712 E. 1st St. October 12, 2015, pursuant to North subject to the Federal Fair Housing STRICKLAND, has qualified as Exec- bus County, and this is to notify all the undersigned on or before the 12th Chadbourn. $725 per mo. plus $725 Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, Act, North Carolina and Columbus utrix of the Estate of HOUSTON persons having claims against said day of October, 2015, or this notice will Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- security deposit. Call 910-445-9689. or this notice shall be pled in bar of LEE STRICKLAND, late of Colum- Estate to present them to the under- be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All gal to advertise any preference, limita- their recovery. All persons indebted to 3 br, 1 1/2 BATH house, car- bus County, and this is to notify all signed on or before October 12, 2015, persons, firms, associations or corpo- tion, or discrimination based on race, said Estate will please make immedi- color, religion, sex, handicap, familial port, $650 month. Security deposit persons having claims against said pursuant to North Carolina General rations indebted to the said estate will required. Call 910-368-6652. ate payment to the undersigned at the status or national origin, or intention Estate to present them to the under- Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall please make payment immediately. to make any such preferences, limi- following address: 3 br, 1 bath house, outside stor- signed on or before October 5, 2015, be pled in bar of their recovery. All This the 8th day of July, 2015. tation or discrimination. We will not This the 13th day of July, 2015. age. CH/A. $550 month, + deposit. pursuant to North Carolina General persons indebted to said Estate will Marsha D. Autry, knowingly accept any advertising for ELIZABETH S. MAGENBAUER, real estate which is in violation of the References required. 910-368-6652, Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall please make immediate payment Administratrix of the Estate of Co-Executor law. All persons are hereby informed 840-1433. be pled in bar of their recovery. All to the undersigned at the following Brandy Lucretia Memory that all dwellings advertised are avail- 2713 TITLEIST DR. persons indebted to said Estate will address: James E. Hill, jr., PLLC able on an equal opportunity basis. To 3br, 2 bath house for rent. $600 SALEM, VA 24153 please make immediate payment This the 13th day of July, 2015. Attorney at Law complain of discrimination, call HUD month plus deposit. Bill Beard Lane. KATHARINE S. FORT Co-Executor toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Call 654-5725 to the undersigned at the following GEORGE W. HOLT 109 Courthouse Square 404 FAIRWAY RD. address: 207 HIGH STREET Whiteville, NC 28472 659 Cedar branch rd, Chadbourn MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572 This the 6TH day of July, 2015. WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Telephone: (910) 642-8136 3BR. 2ba. bonus room; W/D hook- GLENN W. SLEDGE, ROSE BENTON STRICKLAND C. Greg Williamson Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 up, private, security system, large Co-Executor and 2682 ROUGH & READY ROAD Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2015 3 br, 2 bath brick home. Aak floors yard; water & lawn care incl; $850mo. Resident Process Agent CHADBOURN, NC 28431 Attorneys at Law just finished, completely remodeled $850 deposit; first month’s rent free 143 BAYSHORE DR. incl. wiring, windows, HVAC, private for qualifying applicant, apply @ car- C. Greg Williamson P.O. Box 1467 patio. Must See!! Call 910-640-7192. tretteproperties.managebuilding. com; office contact: 252-756-2920 house For saLe by owner, 4 BR 2.5 ba, 2200 sq. ft., incl. adjacent lot, FurnisheD house For rent. 2 acres total. $125,000. 104 McDee $750 per month. Deposit and refer- St., Tabor City, 28463. 910-540-7245. ences required. 910-642-4923

14x76 Fleetwood - 3 bedroom, 2 2 beDrooM aPartMent. No pets. bath, vinyl shingles, Wind Zone III. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call $19,900. very nice. 910-628-7004. 642-4049. 1994 horton DoubLeWiDe 2 br aPartMents in Whiteville mobile home. New a/c, 1800 sq. ft. area. $450 month. Deposit required, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. $24,000. Call no pets. Call 910-234-4676. 910-540-3908. 2 br, 1 bath, stove, refrigerator, 2008 76x16 WinDzone II, Excellent washer/dryer furnished. Nice neigh- condition. $31,900. Oakwood Homes borhood. References & deposit 910-654-4128 required. Call 910-640-7192. DisPLay MoDeL hoMe saLe. 4 LakeFront house - 3 BR, 2 bath beautiful doublewide, ready to sell. upstairs unit. CN/A, $700 mnth. Year- Save thousands. Oakwood Homes of ly lease. Call 910-617-5105 or 910- Chadbourn. 910-654-4128. 602-3437

Lake WaCCaMaW WaterFront 2 beDrooM MobiLe hoMe, East- Lot for sale. Call 910-642-8527. over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Lot For saLe at North Lakes. 642-4049. Beautiful views. Call 910-642-8527. 2 beDrooM, 1 bath, No pets, Secu- Lot For saLe: Williams Township/ rity deposit required. By appointment Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- only. 910-640-7138 ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. bLaDenboro rent to oWn 3 BR, 2 bath singlewide, $580 mo, limited pet policy. 910-316-9058. www.wellingtonridgehomes,com beautiFuL 3 br doublewide on FurnisheD 2 beDrooM mobile large lot. For more info call Oakwood home on Princess Ann Rd., Chad. Homes. 910-654-4128 No pets. 654-3063.

For rent Downtown Commercial Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049.

11948 PeaCoCk rD Chadbourn; 1bd. 1ba; W/D hookup, large yard, water & lawn care included; $450/ mo., $450 security deposit; first MobiLe hoMe Lots For rent. month’s rent free for qualifying appli- 294 Thompsontown Rd., Whiteville. cant, apply at cartretteproperties. Tony Stanley 840-2454. managebuilding.com; office contact 252-756-2920. 2 beDrooM house for rent. Great for retirees. Church and shops. Call 910-642-2736. 2 beDrooM, 2 bath brick home, Waccamaw Shores, Lake Wacca- maw. All appliances included, refer- ences. No pets. $600 deposit, $600 monthly. 1 year contract. Call 919- 307-4611. 2 br house For rent in boarD- Man area. Deposit required. No pets. Call 843-206-1900 or 910-734-4993.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COLUMBUS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Notice is hereby given that the Columbus County Board of Commissioners will conduct a quasi-judicial hearing on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 6:00 pm in the Commissioners Chambers located in the Dempsey B. Herring Courthouse Annex at 112 W. Smith Street in Whiteville, NC. The purpose of the quasi-judicial hearing is to receive evidence from interested persons regarding the planned installation of a solar farm in Delco, NC. The proposed site is located at 2084 Old Highway 87 Road and bounded on the west side by Cronly Drive. Application is being made for a Condi- tional Use Permit to be issued authorizing the con- struction of said solar farm at that site by Strata Solar, LLC, in keeping with the requirements of the Colum- bus County Land Use Regulation Ordinance. All interested persons may present evidence to the Board concerning the issuance of this permit at the quasi-judicial hearing. The Board of Commissioners will also conduct a pub- lic hearing on Monday, July 20, 2015 at 6:30 pm to hear comments from the public regarding revisions pro- posed by the Columbus County Planning Board to the Land Use Regulation Ordinance. All interested per- sons are invited to attend this hearing and comment on the proposed revisions to the Land Use Regulation Ordinance. Copies of the draft of the revised ordinance can be found on the Planning Department’s website found at columbusco.org and your local library. You may also contact the Planning Department for a copy. Contact the Columbus County Planning Department at 910-640-6608 regarding questions July 9, 13, 2015