•Football, girls volleyball, cheerleading, boys soccer, cross-country and girls tennis tryouts and practice underway among four area high schools. •When the World Series came toWhiteville.

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Monday, August 3, 2015 Number of home schools Whiteville Volume 125, Number 10 City Hall Whiteville, North Carolina growing across the state 75 Cents More than 340 in Columbus County moving due By NICOLE CARTRETTE to mold Inside News Editor By JEFFERSON WEAVER When the Michaud sisters of Staff Writer 3-A Whiteville head back to school •Railroad deal this week there will be no uniform Whiteville’s city offices will likely have a ‘slightly delayed’ to put on, book bag to pack or new temporary home within a few months, nervousness about meeting a new according to officials. 4-A teacher. “The mold problem has just become too Isabella, 12, and Collette, 9, are bad,” said City Manager Darren Currie. •Overpass bridge among an estimated 521 children in “Right now we’re setting up a workshop with damaged; fire at Lake 341 homeschools across Columbus council to explore all our options.” destroys motorcycles. County. The entire building will require mold re- Their mother, Laura Michaud, mediation, Currie said. has been homeschooling her The city has been involved in a drawn-out daughters for the last six years. fight against mold that started in the base- “It was just a decision that we ment of the 1930s structure. The mold spread felt was a good fit for our family,” through the ventilation system, and affects said Michaud, who is a member of nearly every part of the building. the Christian Home Educators of Employees in the downstairs offices joking- Columbus County. ly referred to the basement as “the dungeon,” A record number of families Collette Michaud, 9, reads a book about the science of storms at due to the constant moisture, mold, and health across the state are choosing home problems associated with the fungus. school over public and private her home in Whiteville Friday. The avid reader is homeschooled and starts back to school this week. Some of the mold came from moisture seep- schools. ing through rotten seals along windows and in Increased the foundation, while moisture also came from The number of homeschools That’s an 11-percent increase North Carolinians for Home the drainage system from the roof. A special- in the state increased to 67,804 at compared with the previous year. Education, a private advocacy ist hired by the city said the roof drains are Today’s the end of the 2014-15 school year, The agency estimates that more group that was founded 30 years a common source of mold in buildings of the according to the N.C. Division of than 106,800 students are home- same era as the 1937 City Hall. American Profile Non-Public Education. schooled in the state. See Home schools, page 11-A features “The ABCs See Mold, page 11-A of Back to School.” DIDYOB? Local pilot, 19, helps in search for teens By WALLYCE TODD Library closing Did you observe ... Staff Writer Six-year old Alina Wednesday for A local pilot spent four to five hours Thursday as one Lewis begging her of the volunteers in a search and rescue or recovery mis- “Mimi” – Cheryl sion for two teens are missing off the coast of Florida. renovations Noble – to buy her Though the search from the sky did not lead to discovery – Andrew Register, the 19-year-old Nakina By ALLEN TURNER an iPhone 6 for her native, is glad he was able to be a part of the quest for Staff Writer seventh birthday? ... the 14-year-old boys, Perry Cohen and Austin Sephanos. Fingernails painted “I was just trying to do something good for somebody, The Carolyn T. High Library at 407 N. J.K. royal blue at the because I would want someone to come look for me if I Powell Boulevard in Whiteville will close was lost,” Register said. Wednesday for about two weeks for renova- midnight football Cohen and Sephanos took a boat trip on Friday July tions, according to Morris Pridgen Jr., library practice at Whiteville 24. Launching from the coast of Jupiter, Fla., the two director for Columbus County. High School’s Legion best friends traveled in a 19-foot, single-engine vessel Roofing work already is underway at the and were likely planning to go deep-sea fishing. They library and carpet replacement will begin on Stadium? ... One lane never returned and are believed to have encountered a Wednesday, necessitating the closure of the of U.S. 701 Bypass squall while on the ocean. facility. blocked by barrels this Their empty boat was found on Sunday, July 26 cap- In all, $53,500 has been earmarked in the morning after a track sized 67 nautical miles (about 77 miles, or 124 kilometers) Pilot Andrew Register uploaded this selfie on county’s general fund for capital improve- off Florida’s Ponce de Leon Inlet. Facebook Thursday. ments for the building. Pridgen said that hoe being pulled by a The boys, their life jackets and a Yeti cooler (that can $36,000 will be spent on roofing upgrades, large truck struck the float) were missing. The U.S. Coast Guard looked for the boys for eight while $17,500 has been budgeted for carpet U.S. 74-76 overpass Register, the son of Rodney and Heather Register, co- days before suspending the search Friday, July 31 at replacement. piloted a flight leaving from Wilmington that searched sunset, according to Capt. Mark Fedor of the U.S. Coast Sellers Discount Flooring of Whiteville will Saturday, causing 200 miles off the coast of Charleston, S.C., for anything Guard. be doing the carpet upgrade, while J.D. Wright structural damage to or anyone related to the capsized vessel. See Register, page 12-A the bridge? ... See Library, page 8-A County Deaths Crusade seeking area churches Clarkton man Whiteville Rosetta Hunt Bunch to partner with ‘Go Tell’ in fall dies Saturday Arlene Driggers Perritte nOutreach committee for October crusade Chadbourn needs assistance to reach more than 150 after head-on Charles Honeycutt churches not involved with Go Tell movement. Hazel W. Johnston crash with car Harrel James Session By BOB HIGH Staff Writer nDeath from multiple injuries was in Christopher D. Williamson New Hanover County following wreck Tabor City “God wants to move in the lives of our citizens, but at Red Hill and Green-Elkins roads in Isadell Floyd Cummings unfortunately the sobering fact remains that not every- northern Columbus County. one or all the churches in Columbus County have heard about the very important crusade that will be coming to By BOB HIGH Index this county in October,” said Milton Parker, co-chairman Staff Writer of the Outreach Committee for the Go Tell Columbus Editorials ...... 8-A Crusade slated for the first week in October. A 72-year-old Clarkton man became Colum- Obituaries ...... 7-A “We don’t want to have any church left out. Tax bus County’s ninth rural fatality this year records show there are more than 350 churches in this about 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, when he died of Sports ...... 1-B county, and we’ve reached about 200 of them,” echoed multiple injuries sustained in a head-on wreck Crime ...... 4-A Outreach Co-Chair Bo Shaw. just inside the county at the intersection of Lifestyles ...... 5-A “Any pastor or church member who needs a mobiliza- Red Hill and Green-Elkins roads. tion packet can get it by email or personal delivery by Jerry Eugene Coleman of North Mitchell contacting me at [email protected], or Bo at Ford Road, Clarkton, died in a New Hanover [email protected],” Parker noted. Co-chairmen Bo Shaw and Milton Parker County hospital, according to a report filed by This situation was reported Thursday evening, July Highway Patrol Trooper Scott Floyd. 28, as the Crusade Leadership Team held a regular Parker and Shaw pointed out that no church should The trooper said the wreck took place short- update session. The crusade is set for Oct. 4-7 at South be left out. “We need churches to get on board with us ly before noon. Coleman, driving by himself in Columbus High School’s football stadium. from every corner and nook of this county,” Shaw said. a 1997 Ford Ranger pickup truck, was turning Brenda Jolly, head of the crusade organization for “Reaching every church is a daunting, but not impos- left off Red Hill Road onto Green-Elkins Road the county, said she was encouraged by the number of sible task,” Parker said. and was moving about 40 mph when the pickup churches who’ve embraced the crusade program as an The opportunity remains for more than 1,000 indi- hit the front of a northbound 1996 Nissan car “excellent and sure method of delivering God’s word to See Crusade, page 8-A See Fatality, page 4-A various congregations.” 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 EEE case reported in Cumberland nHorse owners urged A viral disease, EEE affects to vaccinate, clear mos- the central nervous system quito breeding areas. and is transmitted to horses by infected mosquitoes. Clinical signs of EEE include moderate By JEFFERSON WEAVER to high fever, depression, lack Staff Writer of appetite, cranial nerve defi- cits (facial paralysis, tongue The first 2015 case of East- weakness, difficulty swallow- ern Equine Encephalitis ing), behavioral changes (ag- (EEE) has been reported in gression, self-mutilation or Cumberland County, accord- drowsiness), gait abnormali- ing to the state veterinarian’s ties or severe central nervous office. system signs, such as head- The 8-year-old quarter pressing, circling, blindness horse died despite veterinary and seizures. treatment, officials said. The The course of EEE can be horse had not been vaccinated swift, with death occurring against the disease. The case two to three days after onset was announced July 15. of clinical signs, despite in- Chickens in a sentinel flock tensive care; fatality rates At a recent reception at First Bank in Whiteville, recipi- members, back row, from left, include: Gary Kramer, Ster- in Pender County have also reach 75-80 percent of horses. ents of the Columbus County Community Foundation’s ling Koonce, Becky High, Kathy Baker and Geoff Hopkins, tested positive for the disease. Horses that survive might 2015 Grants were recognized. Front row, from left: Dar- president. Grants were also given to Adult Basic Education EEE is transmitted when have long-lasting impairments ryl Hester and Kenneth Baker, Toy Store Project, Colum- Project, Columbus County Literacy Council and Cultural an infected mosquito bites a and neurologic problems. bus County Baptist Association; Janet McPherson, Earn Awareness Program, Building Bridges After School Pro- sick horse, then transfers the Meckes recommends that While You Learn Project, Living Hope Pregnancy Support; gram. Board members missing from the event were Henry disease to other animals. owners talk to their veteri- Susan Rockle, Choose Fresh Columbus Project, Colum- J. Edmund, vice president, Randy Britt, Dr. Jim DiMuzio, People, horses and birds narians about an effective bus County Farmers Market; Erin McCord, Star Pupils Terray Suggs and Andy Wayne. The Columbus County can become infected from a vaccination protocol to protect Columbus County Project, Prevent Blindness NC; Vickie Community Foundation was established in 1999 to help bite by a mosquito carrying horses from EEE and another Pait, Safe Dates Project, Families First Inc.; and Sylvia donors create and build endowments to meet their phil- the disease, but there is no evi- mosquito-borne disease, West Patton, Lake Waccamaw Food Ministry. Standing behind anthropic goals; make grants to local nonprofit organiza- dence that horses can transmit Nile virus. The vaccinations and beside Patton are Ervin Brown, Carol Shuman and Kip tions; and support community needs. CCCF is an affiliate the viruses to other horses, initially require two shots, 30 Godwin, also with the Choose Fresh Columbus Project, of the North Carolina Community Foundation. For further birds or people through direct days apart, for horses, mules and Dave Heller, second from the end, with the Toy Store information contact Regional Associate Angie Brewer at contact. and donkeys that have no Project. Columbus County Community Foundation Board (910) 509-7256 or [email protected]. State veterinary officials prior vaccination history. recommend horses receive Meckes recommends that the initial two-dose vaccine horses in North Carolina re- protocol, followed by booster ceive a booster shot every six shots every six months. months because mosquitoes Dog flu, bird flu not the same “If your horses exhibit any can be active for a large part symptoms of EEE, contact nOfficials urge caution lethargy, eye discharge, re- owners should contact their ducers, regardless of the size of the year. your veterinarian immedi- against both illnesses. duced appetite and low-grade veterinarian to determine if of their flock, are now required “The best thing you can ately,” said State Veterinarian fever. vaccination is advisable. to have a farm identification do is prevention,” Phyllis Doug Meckes, DVM. “Several By JEFFERSON WEAVER While most dogs recover The state veterinarian office number, available online at no Creech-Greene of the Coop- serious contagious diseases Staff Writer within two to three weeks, sec- issued a notice last week that charge from the state. erative Extension Service – such as West Nile virus, ondary bacterial infections can the highly contagious avian The number is nothing said recently. “Vaccinate your equine herpes virus and ra- Although several cases of develop, and may cause more influenza is a different strain more than a tool to help offi- animals, and make sure the bies – have similar symptoms the highly-contagious canine severe illness and pneumonia. of flu than canine flu. cials monitor the bird flu, and mosquitoes have nowhere to and should be ruled out.” influenza have been reported The disease and secondary ill- Neither strain crosses be- to notify producers if infected breed around your home and The virus has been in the in western counties, the dis- nesses are extremely deadly to tween species, and there is no flocks are found in their area. barn. Empty anything that state for years. The state re- ease hasn’t shown up in the both puppies and older dogs. evidence either flu can transfer For more information, log gathers stagnant water. You corded 12 EEE cases in horses Columbus County area yet. The virus is highly conta- to humans. on to the state veterinarian’s can’t beat every mosquito, but in 2014. It is almost always Officials are urging dog gious, spreads from infected The state begins implement- website at www.ncagr.gov/vet you can improve your odds.” fatal. owners, kennel operators, dogs to other dogs through ing tight restrictions on bird or contact a veterinarian. Tips breeders and hunting clubs, direct contact, coughing and shows and fairs this week to for avoiding the spread of both where large numbers of dogs sneezing, contaminated objects avoid an outbreak of the bird diseases are also available on are in contact with each other, (kennel surfaces, food and wa- flu. All poultry and bird pro- the website. to exercise extreme caution. ter bowls, collars and leashes), Early report shows The signs of canine flu are and people moving between cough, runny nose and fever infected and uninfected dogs. and are similar to other respi- There is a canine flu vac- soybeans top crop ratory problems. cination, but it may not be ef- Other signs can include fective against all strains. Pet By RAY WYCHE Final figures for past years Staff Writer show that corn acreage sur- passed soybean acreage in Preliminary reports show 2007 when farmers plant- that Columbus County farm- ed 44,553 acres in corn, and 200 attend McCrory ers leaned toward soybeans 40,916 acres in beans. as their No. 1 cash crop this Since 2007, soybean acres fundraiser here year, surpassing corn by a have outnumbered corn acres. About 200 people attended Members of the press were wide margin. County Cooperative Exten- a fundraiser Thursday for not invited to attend the func- Buying Grain County Director Coke Gray sion row crop agent Michael Gov. Pat McCrory at Pine Log tion. of the federal Farm Service Shaw said that although pric- Plantation outside of White- Social media posts by or- Agency emphasized that the es entered into most growers’ ville, according to a social me- ganizers was the only source in Whiteville figures on acres planted in decisions, soybeans are more dia post by one of the event’s of information on the fund- different commodities could resistant than corn to natural primary sponsors, Brenden raiser. change. Not all reports turned disasters such as hurricanes Prestage Farms Jones of Tabor City. in by farmers have been pro- and droughts. Corner of S. Canal & Maultsby Streets Another event sponsor, FRANK THEATRES cessed. Beans are less costly to John Thompson, on whose COASTAL Early compilations show plant and grow than corn. 641-8900 800-524-3732 property the fundraiser was that about 6,900 acres were Other preliminary figures STADIUM 10 held, said on social media that planted in soybeans and ap- from crop reports show 230 Showtimes (910) 754-7469 $42,000 was raised for the gov- proximately 3,800 acres in acres of tobacco were set out www.FRANKTHEATRES.com ernor’s re-election campaign corn. in the county this crop season. 5200 Bridgers Road at the event. Chadbourn board to meet new police chief Dependable... By ALLEN TURNER week. approve the town’s employee ...perhaps the most Staff Writer In other business Tuesday, classification and pay plan. Mayor Donald Ray Bass will Approval of a minimum important word when Members of the Chad- present a monetary donation housing standards checklist, considering a used bourn Town council will from the town to the Kelly as recommended by town automobile. formally meet their new chief Youth Focus Center. manager Bob Jones, and ap- of police Tuesday night at The board is also expected proval of a planning board When we say “de- the board’s regular monthly to formally approve the 2015 recommendation to change meeting, which begins at 7 tax scroll, reappoint Guy Long the boundaries of the Chad- pendable,” we mean p.m. to the West Columbus Alcohol bourn/Klondyke fire district two things. 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Counties $46.00 year AUTO SALES Home Delivery $45.00 year 642-6543 Out of State $65.00 year Hwy. 701 - South of Wal-Mart ©2008, The News Reporter Co., Inc. The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 – 3-A Several overpasses still sought Lawmakers in Seattle while By JEFFERSON WEAVER East Columbus High School change with access to the Staff Writer for years, along with full- highway and an overpass will state waits for budget access interchanges at Mace- be let to contract in 2020. By NICOLE CARTRETTE the last budget. buildings right now,” Waddell A regional transportation donia Church and Chauncy- RTAC officials hope the News Editor “We are going to have to do said. town. July 10 resolution will bring group recently approved a res- something with the continuing Drainage bill Emergency officials have more attention to the Wilm- olution encouraging further A temporary spending plan budget,” Waddell said. Waddell also is pushing a also complained about the ington to Charlotte corridor. improvements to U.S. 74-76. for North Carolina state gov- Waddell pointed out that drainage study bill for areas number and severity of Franklin Williams, chair of Funding for an integral ernment is set to expire Aug. Wake County Schools Superin- east of I-95. wrecks at Macedonia Church the committee, said the high- part of the resolution ap- 14 but officials say lawmakers tendent Jim Merrill addressed “It will pass out of the and the highway. way is a vital part of efforts proved by the Cape Fear Ru- appear no closer to adopting a House members in a hearing House,” Waddell said, pointing Cox said the DOT is con- to rebuild the post-tobacco ral Planning Organization’s budget by that deadline. last week. out the bill aims to find new tinuing to pursue funding for economy in Southeastern Transportation Advisory It leaves public school of- “As the saying goes, he funding for drainage issues Committee (RTAC) is still on the overpasses, but nothing north Carolina. ficials across the state uncer- burned them a new one over that he said affect municipali- hold. has yet been put down on “Upgrading Highway 74 tain about how to budget for uncertainty,” Waddell said. ties and counties. Before U.S. 74-76 can be paper. between Wilmington and the coming school year. Merrill told lawmakers they “Another (Hurricane) Floyd brought to true Interstate “There is currently no Charlotte is critical to the “I personally think we will were debating whether to pro- will make us wish we had done Highway standards, a number funding for any of these proj- long-term economic growth be looking after Labor Day, vide funds to schools that have something,” Waddell said. of intersections and accesses ects,” he said, “but we’re still of southeastern North Car- which is ridiculous.” said Rep. already been spent. He said excessive debris in must either be removed or trying.” olina,” he wrote. “Bruns- Kenny Waddell, a Chadbourn “We simply can’t unspend rivers are part of the problem. equipped with overpasses. Some projects along An- wick, Columbus and Pender Democrat. that,” Merrill said. “No river clean up has been Drew Cox of the Depart- drew Jackson Highway have counties will benefit from in- Seattle Education tax done in years,” he said. “The ment of Transportation said received funding and are in creased connectivity between “This coming week half of In other legislative matters, Lumber River is in foul shape several key interchanges on the early stages of develop- I-140 and Charlotte, which will them are in Seattle at National Waddell has sponsored a local in terms of debris.” U.S. 74-76 are still in financial ment. also improve inland access to Council of State Legislators bill that would allow Robeson limbo, including Macedonia Old U.S. 74/U.S. 74 inter- the Port of Wilmington. Mem- conference,” Waddell said. County to seek a local half- Church Road at Boardman, change west of Chadbourn is bers of the Rural Transpor- “Some of them have been cent sales tax to go completely AlzDe caregivers Chauncytown Road and Old scheduled to be let for bids by tation Advisory Committee meeting,” he said, adding that to education. “It ought to be Lake Road at Lake Wacca- contractors in February 2016. strongly encourage the N.C. the delay puts a burden on pub- statewide,” Waddell said. support group maw and Blacksmith Road at That interchange will have no Department of Transporta- lic schools trying to set their Commissioners in Robeson Bolton. access to U.S. 74-76, but drivers tion to conduct a study of the budgets. County passed a resolution in meets tonight Local officials have pushed can use N.C. 410. I-74/U.S.-74 corridor in Bruns- Alan Faulk, superinten- favor of such a bill, Waddell for an overpass to and from At Hallsboro, a full inter- wick and Columbus counties.” dent of the Columbus County said. Columbus County’s Alz- The study would provide Schools, is hopeful a second The bill would essentially De (Alzheimer’s/Dementia) data to prove whether or not continuing state budget will allow the county to seek a lo- Support Group meets tonight development of the Interstate have “a lot more in it than the cal tax available to all counties at 7 p.m at The Lower Cape – and the subsequent devel- first.” via referendum but as the law Fear Hospice Angel House, Railroad deal opment that would follow – Drivers education and teach- is currently written half of it 206 Warrior Trail, Whiteville. would be a benefit to the state er assistant funding is in limbo. must go to transportation. The Department of Ag- and region. The county schools suspended The referendum language ing’s Amanda Harrelson is ‘slightly delayed’ RTAC has previously ad- the driver education program would read that the funds the guest presenter. She will opted resolutions encourag- when the state failed to provide would go to education, he said. talk about the local activities and services offered by her By ALLEN TURNER an agreement Pippin signed ing the construction of I-74 as funding for the non-recurring Robeson County voters department. Staff Writer with the Interstate Railroad a connector to the Wilmington budget item. approved a one-quarter cent In September, Dr. Ray Thig- Committee committing to sale Bypass (I-140). ‘Wait’ local tax in recent years that pen will be the guest speaker. The anticipated Aug. 1 com- the railroad’s assets to the In- The RTAC is made up of “We just have to wait until Columbus County failed mul- In October, lawyer Coburn pletion of the transfer of the terstate Railroad Committee elected officials from Bruns- they give us a budget,” Faulk tiple times to approve. Powell will speak, sharing assets of Carolina Southern was binding. wick, Columbus and Pender said. “It’s not enough money,” legal insights that will be ben- Railroad to the R.J. Corman Pippin had claimed the counties. For more informa- Funding for teacher assis- Waddell said. eficial to caregivers and family Railroad Group did not take agreement wasn’t valid be- tion, visit http://www.Cape- tants is not included in the sen- “Rural areas don’t function members of loved ones with place. cause he didn’t have his board FearRPO.org. Administrative ate proposal or in the continu- the way that urban areas do Alzheimer’s or other types of The date always has been of directors’ approval to sign ing budget that expires Aug. 14. and rural transportation is not support for the Cape Fear brain diseases. somewhat flexible, officials the agreement, which subse- RPO is provided by the Cape Waddell said teacher as- as critical as getting education say, and Bill Henderson, Cor- quently was assigned from the Fear Council of Governments sistant funding should be a man’s assistant vice president Interstate Rail Committee to (COG). recurring budget expense but of sales and marketing, re- R.J. Corman. was set up as non-recurring in #ColumbusLadiesNightOut mains optimistic that the deal The agreement calls for will close in a few days. Pippin to be paid $13.9 million Tuesday, August 4th 6 pm until 9 pm “I would use the term for the short-line (less than ‘slightly delayed,’ Henderson 100 miles of track running Samples! said Friday discussing the through Columbus, Horry and Raffle Prizes! finalization of the deal. “We’ve Marion counties). Both Colum- taken care of the bigger steps bus County and Horry County, Free and now we’re working on the S.C. have put $1.8 million each finer details.” in economic development in- Consultations! Henderson said his com- centives into the deal. pany is optimistic that the deal Crews from R.J. Corman Amazing will close soon. have been clearing vegetative Products Negotiations on a final debris along the rail line for a agreement between Corman couple of weeks now. Once the Keep your hard earned money in Columbus and Ken Pippin, owner of sales agreement has closed, Carolina Southern, is “mov- Corman’s railroad construc- County. Support small business come see ing in the right direction,” tion division will have crews what independent business owners right Henderson said. working 24 hours a day, seven here in Columbus County have to offer. As a result of a suit filed days a week making the neces- Merle Norman Cosmetics Merle Norman Cosmetics in South Carolina, a media- sary repairs to get the tracks 4118 Railroad Ave. 4519-1 Main St. tor was appointed by the S.C. and bridges ready for trains to Loris, SC 29569 Shallotte, NC 28459 Columbus County Arts Building court to oversee closing of roll, Henderson said. He hopes 843-756-8134 910-754-7960 822 S. Madison St., Whiteville the deal. to see trains in operation lo- The mediator ruled that cally by the first of the year. www.facebook.com/events/806332269484012/

Commissioners meeting tonight is mostly routine

By ALLEN TURNER Staff Writer Whiteville Church of God

The Columbus County Board of Commissioners will meet tonight (Monday) at 6:30 After School p.m. in a session that is antici- pated to be a routine one. program The board is expected to grant second reading approval to a new policy that provides for background screening of volunteers and seasonal employees in the parks and recreation department. County planner Gary Lani- er is expected to ask the board Call NOW to reserve a spot for your child for to schedule a public hearing for Aug. 17 concerning revisions to the 2015-2016 school year. 910-642-3395 the county’s land use regula- •Homework help tion ordinance. Soil and Water conservation •Safe and loving environment district director Edward Davis •Enrichment activities also will present his annual update to the board. 506 N. Lee St. •Whiteville... across from Whiteville High School 4A - The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 Fatality Continued from page 1-A car coming around the curve on Red Hill Road. All five occupants of the car sustained serious injuries. Five of the six injured, including Coleman, had broken legs. All five in the Nissan had head and lower-body injuries, the trooper noted. The Nissan’s estimated speed at impact was also 40 mph. Devin Montgomery, 20, of an apartment complex along Mer- cer Mill Road in the southeastern section of Elizabethtown, was the Nissan driver. He had four others with him – Victoria Murchison, 46; Aayiah Thurman, 18; Melissa Murchison, 43; and Ayanna Avery, 18. All four were from the same Elizabethtown apartment complex, the trooper stated. Extrication teams from the White Marsh-Welches Creek Vol- unteer Fire Department and Whiteville Rescue’s heavy-rescue team worked to remove the occupants from both vehicles. Emergency medical units from Whiteville, Lake Waccamaw and Bladen County took the victims to hospitals.

Submitted photo Scott Hardison Jerry Eugene Coleman, 72, of Clarkton, driver of the Ford pickup truck shown at the right, died from multiple injuries sustained in this head-on wreck shortly before noon Saturday at the intersection of the Red Hill and Green-Elkins roads in northern Welches Creek Township, just south of the Bladen County line. Five people in the Nissan car, at the left, were all seriously injured, according to Highway Patrol Trooper Scott Floyd. Maultsby gets prison in two firearm cases Dashad Deleon Maultsby, 23, of Clark Street, Chad- bourn, was sent to pris- on for 48 to 89 months last week after he pleaded Staff photo by Dean Lewis in Superior An estimated $80,000 in damages to the U.S. 74-76 over- Court here Maultsby pass over U.S. 701 Bypass here was caused Saturday to two counts morning when an excavator, being hauled on a flatbed of possession of a firearm by trailer, hit the structure and bent some steel framing. For- a felon, plus a break-in charge mer sheriff Chris Batten was the driver of the vehicle pull- involving a Nov. 5, 2012 case. ing the equipment. There were no injuries. DOT expects One of the firearm charges repairs to take one month, during which time one south- was from December 2013, and bound land will be closed. the second from April 2014. Maultsby got a term of 10 to 21 months in the 2013 case, an- other 17 to 30 in the 2014 case, and 21 to 35 months for the Crime briefs break-in. Two charges of pos- Staff photo by Wallyce Todd session of drug paraphernalia, A car, displaying a stolen South Carolina license plate, was pulled from the Waccamaw Fraud Fled plus a possession of marijuana River at Pireway late Saturday. It’s not known how long the car, displaying some algae growth, had been in the river. It was located just off the end of the boat ramp on the Ricky Lee Conner Jr., 35, of Elliott Nathaniel Thomas, case, and one of breaking and Tabor City 35, who has entering and larceny were dis- Brunswick County side. and Ash, was Riegelwood missed in the plea deal. arrested on and Leland Maultsby’s jail credits Subscribe Today, July 24 by addresses, showed 28 days in one case, 18 Brunswick was arrested in another, and finally a total County au- on a felony of an additional 474 days in Call 642-4104 thorities on fleeing to the third case – a grand total two counts elude arrest of 520 days. His prior record shows a of obtaining Conner charge by a property by Northwest Thomas conviction in 2010 for discharg- false pretense (fraud), and two police officer ing a weapon into occupied counts of financial card fraud. in Brunswick County on July property, possession of drug The first two charges in- 25. paraphernalia in 2014, resist- volved getting two cartons Thomas didn’t stop as the ing arrest in 2013, damaging of cigarettes from the CVS officer attempted to get the property in 2008, and being Pharmacy in Calabash on Jan. suspect to stop for a traffic involved in an affray in 2007. 23, 2013, and gasoline from a check, and fled on U.S. 74-76, Calabash merchant, also in according to the warrant. Co-defendants January 2013. The financial William Anthony Ham- card fraud involved the use of monds, 37, G. Cameron a bank debit card used to pay Caught of First Av- $94.79 for the cigarettes, and Kris Andrey Bryant, 45, of enue, Chad- Byrd $15.92 for the fuel. The card was 268 Bowen- bourn, and ATTORNEY AT LAW owned by Minnie Osborne and Blanks Road, Daniel Carl 118 West Smith St. • Whiteville used without her permission. Riegelwood, Walters Jr., was arrested 642-2258 Office 39, of Hick- Submitted photo Prison on July 26 ory Road, A fire, apparently started by an ember from a fire “be- • Criminal • Divorce Antuaun Thompson, 21, of by Bladen Whiteville, lieved to be out,” destroyed two motorcycles, power • Wills • Custody County au- Hammonds Chadbourn, were each equipment and other items under this shed Saturday at • Child Support thorities on was sent to charged Roland Wagner’s home along Bella Coola Road at Lake Columbus • Traffic • Personal Injury prison for Bryant with posses- Waccamaw. The “out” fire was in a trash barrel, accord- County war- Evening & Weekend 73 to 100 sion of eight ing to reports. Lake Waccamaw Fire Department extin- rants, and jailed here on an Oxycodone Appointments Available months last guished the blaze. week after initial bond of $250,000. tablets with Superior Bryant is charged with 12 intent to sell Court jury counts of trafficking in the after nei- – after four opium derivative found in pre- ther suspect hours of de- Thompson scription medication during would claim Walters liberation – sales of pills to an undercover ownership convicted him of discharging buyer in this county in April on July 29, according to two a firearm into an occupied and May of this year. warrants obtained by Chad- vehicle in a 2013 incident in He’s also charged with two bourn Police Sgt. Jason Durdle. Whiteville. counts of the sale and delivery The pills were described as Sgts. Robert Worley and of a controlled substance, plus “5/325” type of “Oxycodone/ Thomas Riggins of the local four counts of using a black Acetaminophen.” police force were involved in Honda and white Toyota to fa- the case that was prosecuted cilitate the sales that took place Fake $50 bills on April 27, April 29, April 30 by Quintin McGee. Thompson Counterfeit $50 bills were and May 5. was arrested after a foot chase reported here Friday, July in the 300 block of Burkhead 31, according to local police. Street here. A .22-caliber pistol, Dollar General and the Rose’s showing five rounds fired, was We’re On The Web: store were places where the found by police. www.whiteville.com fake cash was reported. Shots hit a passing vehicle. No one was injured in the 8-8-2015 8-8-2015 shooting. P Prince Law Firm, PLLC Vineland •Child Custody & Support 8-8-2015 8-8-2015 •Divorce & Equitable Distribution •Traffic Tickets Station Amanda B. Prince Available for wedding •Criminal Defense [email protected] receptions & other •Personal Injury Phone (910) 207-6609 events 100 Memory Plaza (910) 641-1980 642-3157 Whiteville, NC 28472 Fax (910) 207-6610 Lifestyles The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 – 5-A 26-year-old man critically injured in logging accident By CLARA CARTRETTE time when the family would Staff Writer usually be celebrating. Der- ek’s 26th birthday was July Help the It’s wait, watch and pray, 19 and his and Ashley’s fifth then pray, watch and wait wedding anniversary was Bass family some more for the Derek July 24. BB&T employee Linda Bass family as they stay close Ashley said Tucker and Tyree, who knows the Bass to the critical care unit at Maeleigh miss their daddy family, opened an account Myrtle Beach’s Grand Strand and wake up at night crying for the family at BB&T last Hospital. for him. week. Anyone who wants Immediate family mem- Derek is the son of Bonnie to help the family can bers hover by his bedside Guyton of Bladenboro and make donations by send- during half-hour visitations, Leverne Bass of Tabor City. ing checks to Derek Bass praying to see improvement His 29-year-old brother Jer- Fund, c/o Linda Tyree in his condition. emy is one who stays close by of BB&T, P.O. Box 2063, Bass, 26, was critically to monitor Derek’s condition. Whiteville, N.C. 28472 injured July 22 in a logging Ashley is the daughter of Maeleigh and her dad accident in the Aynor com- Wesley and Doris Watts of show off a fish. munity of Horry County, S.C. Loris. Her father is pastor A large limb on a falling of Avant’s Chapel in Cerro Asked to describe Derek, tree struck him on the head Gordo where Derek, Ashley his wife, mother and brother the second day on the job for and their children are active talked about how he loved his Norris Logging, owned by in church. They were mar- family and what an outdoors- Chris Norris of Tabor City. ried in that church on July man he was. He had worked with Nor- 24, 2010. He loves coon dogs — tree ris a little while some years Derek grew up in Tabor and walkers — and has two earlier, but had just started City and Ashley grew up in now. He hunted, fished, was back to work with him. Loris, but they have known The Bass family, Maeleigh, Derek, Tucker, Ashley a hard worker and had to be Derek had been working each other since they were doing something all the time. for Lee Electric, then started kids, meeting through family be the most critical days, but that doctors took Derek off He was outgoing and like- on a shut down, and was do- members. they said those had been two medications Friday, Saturday able, never met a stranger, ing landscaping work with Ashley and Bonnie said of Derek’s best days. The and Sunday and decreased Tucker and his dad with a has no enemies but has a Jason Norris when Chris doctors didn’t give them pressure level was in the 4, 5 pain medication. They are nice catch bunch of friends. Norris called and offered him much hope at first, and one and 6 range Monday. now anxiously waiting for He loves to talk and would a job in the logging business. doctor said only prayer could However, the pressure him to wake up. on brain damage. Derek was do anything he could for any- Derek and his wife, Ashley help, but the prognosis keeps increased Monday night, ris- The family said they were put in a medically induced one, and he always made sure Watts Bass, have a young changing due to swelling of ing to 14, and rose a couple told early on that Derek had coma, at least until the end his family was taken care of. son and daughter, 4-year- the brain that creates pres- of points more Wednesday. a slim chance of survival of last week. “Prayers and encourage- old Tucker and 3-year-old sure. Thursday afternoon the pres- and would be permanently As the pressure recedes, ment,” Ashley responded Maeleigh. The tragedy hap- They were told that last sure was still high. blind in his right eye, but he will be taken off medica- when asked what their im- pened during a period of Monday and Tuesday would Ashley said this morning doctors would not speculate tion to come out of the coma. mediate needs are. Colon Carter is Volunteer of Year for prison ministry Columbus Correctional he and his family started at- around and became a prison Institution (CCI) held its Com- tending Living Word Church ministry volunteer. He does munity Volunteer Banquet in Chadbourn in 1991, Pastor good work. You never know earlier this spring, recogniz- Willard McPherson was get- whose life you will affect, so ing Colon Carter as the 2014 ting together a group to visit you just keep on doing what Volunteer of the Year. the prison to sing and pray. you do. This banquet is held annu- “I started going and now “It is very fulfilling for ally to express the apprecia- I’m the only one still going,” me,” he said. “It was meant tion of the administration at he said. He ministers at Tabor for me to do (the prison minis- CCI for the dedicated work Correctional Institute about try). It’s part of my life.” that community volunteers three times a month and the Carter is married to the provide to the inmate popu- second Sunday of each month former Sherry Cartrette. lation each and every week at Columbus Correctional Their first baby, Robert Co- throughout the year. Institution. lon Carter II, died at three Carter received a Certifi- “I feel I have to do it,” he months of crib death and son cate of Appreciation and a said. John was killed in a wreck at plaque from the facility. His ministry consists of age 24. He was also selected as a preaching, praying and teach- “We have faith that he’s nominee for the State Volun- ing “and they (prisoners) give with Jesus,” Sherry said, teer of the Year award and positive input,” he said. “I try referring to John’s choice to attended the state banquet in to encourage them; I feel I’m accept Christ as his savior Raleigh, which was attended supposed to, for they face a two weeks before his wreck. by Gov. Pat McCrory. lot of negativity. I will keep Their daughter Jennifer “Mr. Carter has faithfully on trying.” who lives with them has an served Columbus Correc- Carter said he would like 18-year-old daughter, Lauren tional Institution for the past to get someone trained to Loisel, who will attend Loui- 21 years by serving as a vol- help. He used to have a helper siana State University in the unteer in the Christian Wor- but he died in March, but he fall, and 15-year-old Emma Loisel will be a sophomore at ship ministry,” said program Colon Carter, third from left, 2014 Volunteer of the Year at Columbus Correctional Insti- can call a friend in Garner to Whiteville High School. director Gary De Nobrega. tution of Brunswick, stands with Gary De Nobrega, program director; Vickie B. Hardie, help if needed. Elizabeth Grace, who has “He brings a natural energy assistant superintendent of programs; and John Norris, program supervisor, at a ban- Carter said the Volunteer four children, lives in Cary and enthusiasm to each of quet honoring Carter, a prison ministry volunteer. of the Year banquet in Ra- the worship services he leads. leigh was very nice, and he and Rebecca Ann, who has This ministry, and Mr. Carter, was one of 10 or more nomi- two children, lives in Wash- as one of its faithful members, a g ood a nd f aithful s ervant.” said Carter has been leading a good message; he’s a good nees for the state Volunteer of ington, D.C. is very valuable to the inmate Carter also conducts a pris- worship services for inmates one to have around.” the Year award. Colon earned a B.S. in min- population as it gives them on ministry at Tabor Correc- there since the prison opened. Carter, a modest man about “Every one had done some- isterial arts at Emmanuel Col- hope and spiritual guidance. tional Institute (TCI) in Tabor “He is faithful and someone what he does, said he worked thing significant,” he said. “I lege and Sherry, a nurse for 27 “His many years of tireless City, both in the minimum you can count on,” Hovis said. with prison youth while at- was very impressed. The guy years who also taught nurs- service to CCI and the inmate and maximum security units. “He is a dedicated volunteer tending Emanuel College in who won had been an inmate ing, describes her husband as population is an example of TCI Chaplain Marcus Hovis and does a good job. He brings Franklin Springs, Ga. When at one time, turned his life “A mighty man of God.” Historical interpreter will provide NCSCV program The Columbus County house arrest. member of the UDC Chap- Volunteers Camp of the Sons Later she was banished to ter, John Blue #2174 since of Confederate Veterans the South and she eventually 2003 and often participates will meet at 2:30 p.m. Sun- ran the Yankee blockade to in four local Sons of Con- day, Aug. 9 at Peace Baptist serve in Europe as an unof- federate Veteran Camps’ ac- Church, 653 Love Mill Road, ficial Confederate ambas- tivities: The Moore County Whiteville. sador. Scotch Riflemen Camp 2001, The program will be given Finally, she perished in the Sgt. John A. Lisk Camp by Kelly Atkins Hinson, his- the surf off Fort Fisher 1502, the First, Farthest torical interpreter, Living while once more running the and Last Camp 1966 and the Historian. Her presentation blockades trying to return Stonewall Jackson Camp 23, will be “Tale of a Lady Spy, south and to the Confed- the latter two of which she is Mrs. Rose O’Neal Greenhow, eracy. proud to be matron of honor. aka Wild Rose, and Rebel She was buried with full Hinson is also a member Rose.” military honors and a Con- of the Black River Tiger The public is invited federate Flag draped over Roses OCR 50 and belongs and there is no admission her coffin in Oakdale Cem- to the Society of the Black charge. etery in Wilmington. Rose, N.C. Division. Mrs. Greenhow was a Kelly Hinson will imper- She is the current co- prosperous and renowned sonate Rose O’Neal Green- president of the Moore Confederate spy during the how. County Historical Associa- Civil War, one of the most She is an astonishing tion, and a board member at incredible ladies of that era. historian and accomplished the Historic Malcolm Blue She began by creating and actress, a 10th generation Farm, the site of Union Gen- organizing her own spy net- North Carolinan born in eral Kilpatrick’s quarters work in the enemy›s capital Pinehurst and now resid- the night before the battle and used the information ing on her Confederate an- at Monroe’s Crossroads in she gathered by sending it cestor’s farm in Jackson March of 1865 and on the to her beloved South to the Rose O’Neal Greenhow Springs. Civil War Trail. Confederacy. She is a stay-at-home mom She is also a board This information helped fearless of the Yankee guard- although she maintains her member at Historic Shiloh the Confederacy win at least house and maintained her RN license. Church in Troy where many Kelly Hinson portrays Confederate spy. one major battle. She was spying even while under She has been an active of her ancestors are buried. 6-A – The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 Engagements

Sarah C. Kindschuh Nathan Arthur Gill

BB&T Lighthouse volunteers Sandy Smith, Shawn Lewis, Linda Evans, Anne Marie Smith, Jo Best, Robin Duncan, Kindschuh-Gill Julie Ward and Linda Tyree display signs they received from Boys and Girls Home after completing a project there. Dr. and Mrs. Peter Kind- schuh of Whiteville announce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Sarah Christine, to Nathan Lauren M. McKeithan BB&T Lighthouse Project provides Arthur Gill, son of Harry Gill and Ellen Bandorick of Syra- Austin M. Stone cuse, N.Y. 110 hours of service to B&GH The bride-elect graduated McKeithan- from Whiteville High School With the sun beating down that they care. The impact that in 2003, Appalachian State Uni- Stone from the afternoon sky, a knowledge has on our resi- versity in 2007 with a Bachelor group of men and women dents is so important.” of Arts in anthropology, the Garry and Theresa McK- worked to pull up weeds and The BB&T Lighthouse Proj- University of Central Florida eithan of Lake Waccamaw put down pine straw around ect follows the motto “serving in 2009 with a Master of Arts announce the engagement the Solomon Center at Boys as a beacon for neighbors in in anthropology and State of their daughter, Lauren and Girls Homes of North need.” In the six years of doing University of New York in Marlene, to Austin McKinley Carolina (B&GH). projects across the country, Binghamton in May 2015 with Stone, son of David and Carol It was the first of four after- the Lighthouse Project has a Doctorate in anthropology Stone of Pinehurst and Linda noons that volunteers working provided 325,000 volunteer with an emphasis in physical Blalock Stone of Laurinburg. through the BB&T Lighthouse hours, worked more than 6,600 anthropology. She has relocat- The bride-elect graduated Project would spend on the community service projects ed to Los Angeles and antici- from East Columbus High campus working on a variety and touched the lives of more pates finding employment in School and Southeastern Com- of beautification projects. In than 9.7 million people. the field of forensics, education munity College with a degree all, the volunteers provided “Our associates have shown or research. in cosmetology. She is em- 110 hours of service during that in times of economic un- The groom-elect graduated ployed with Hair Fetish Salon some of the warmest after- certainty, our dedication to East Syracuse Minoa High in Whiteville. noons of the year so far. our clients and communities School in 2004. He earned The groom-elect graduated “We are very grateful to is a guarantee,” said Kelly Bachelor of Science and Mas- from Scotland High Shool and the volunteers for their en- King, BB&T chairman and ter of Science degrees at State attended Pembroke Communi- thusiasm in getting the beau- CEO. “It truly is gratifying to University of New York in ty College. He is employed with Binghamton in 2008 and 2011 tification projects completed,” Anne Marie Smith and Julie Ward with the washing ma- realize with a little time and Coastal Carolina Respicare of and is employed by SpaceX in said Leslie Owens, director of chine donated by the BB&T Lighthouse Project. energy everyone can make a Wilmington. corporate and foundation rela- difference. I could not be more Los Angeles as a mechanical A Sept. 19 wedding is tions at B&GH. “They did so proud of the associates, the design engineer. planned at 4:30 p.m. at Lake many little things that make Lighthouse Project and what A Sept. 18 wedding is Waccamaw Presbyterian a big difference in providing both mean to our organiza- planned at 6 p.m. at Vineland Church, with a reception to a beautiful, natural setting to tion.” Station in Whiteville. follow at Oakland Plantation. help our residents heal.” In addition to the general landscaping, the volunteers also provided deep cleaning to one of the campus cot- Birth tages and planted flowers in EDU-Cable the newly installed concrete EDU-Cable programming p.m. – Columbus County Cooks planters in front of five of the Nobles can be viewed locally on Time with Harry Foley – Asian cottages. The concrete plant- Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nobles Warner Cable of Whiteville Chicken and Rice ers, along with some concrete Jr. of Whiteville announce the and surrounding areas, Ch. 6. Tuesday – Thursday - Sat- benches and two tables, were May 21 birth of a daughter Tune in weekly from 9 a.m. un- urday part of the project purchased Paisley Grace, in Lumberton. til to midnight or view online 9 a.m., 2 and 7 p.m. – Ev- from The Concrete Barn. She weighed 8 pounds one at www.sccnc.edu erybody Talks – Smart Start “We wanted to do every- ounce. This week on Literacy Program – Sue Hawks thing we could to make this Boys and Girls Home President Gary Faircloth visits with Mrs. Nobles is the former EDU-Cable: and LaTonya Brown a beneficial project to Boys Marie Best, Kimberly Evans and Melissa Watts. Brenda Britt, daughter of Monday – Wednesday – 9:30 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Girls Homes,” said Linda Graham and Barbara Britt of Friday – Sunday – Everybody Talks – Coastal Tyree of BB&T. “We got all the Whiteville. Paternal grand- 9 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m. – The Speech Center – Sue Hawks, supplies we could and came parents are Harold and Wanda Reading Room Marissa King and Alison Car- ready to be pointed by the Nobles of Chadbourn. 9:30 a.m., 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. – roll staff in the direction of work Paternal great-grandpar- Organist Daniel Russell Tuesday – Thursday – needed.” ents are Mr. and Mrs. Tommie 11 a.m., 4 and 7 p.m. – Spot- Saturday Volunteer work was just a Joe Nobles of Evergreen. Ma- light North Carolina Coop- 11 a.m., 4 and 9 p.m. - Vol- part of the project, along with ternal great-grandmother is erative Extension – Kids in the unteer Connection with Dr. the donation of several items Letha Ray of Tabor City. Kitchen – Nakoma Simmons Melody Prevatte – How Not To to support the residential Paisley Grace has a 7-year- and Olivia Brown Be A Victim – Jane Jones and campus, such as a new wash- old brother, Landon. 11:30 a.m., 4:30 and 7:30 Sandra Shaw ing machine, grill, bed sheets, towels and items needed to support the Lake House. “We truly appreciate all that the BB&T Lighthouse Project volunteers did to make an impact for our residents,” said President Gary Faircloth. “Not only did they do a great job physically on the campus, but they showed our residents Myra Hilbourn and Rhonda Babson plant flowers. Families First is seeking school supplies, uniforms Vickie Pait, executive er, pencils, ink pens, colored for specific sizes or make a director of Families First, pencils, highlighters, pencil financial contribution des- Inc. is asking for school sup- pouches, crayons and such. ignated for uniforms. Thank ply donations for children “We are also trying to you for your support.” of the domestic violence help with school uniforms,” School supplies and uni- shelter’s clients. Pait said. forms should be delivered Needed are book bags, “We will accept new or to the new Families First, one, three or five subject gently used school uni- Inc. office location at 121 W. notebooks, notebook paper, forms. Those who wish to Main St., Whiteville or call Attending 4-H Robotics Camp this summer were, front row, left to right: Lendon Pham, large binders, hand sanitiz- donate may call the office 642-5996. Whitney Dockery, Kameron Greene, Trinity Lewis, Lim Pham, and Alex Benton; second row: Javis Brooks, Jalen Shipman, Syhir Bey, Paul Mounagolu, Aaron Mitchell, De- Shawn Shipman, Abby Moore and Rafael Patrick. Telescope program is Aug. 14 County Fair Ingram Planetarium out- Morris has spent more than booths for rent Aaron Mitchell is 4-H reach educator Robert Morris 40 years teaching physics, as- will discuss the fundamental tronomy and mathematics. His Columbus County Fair Robotics Camp winner principles of electromagne- interests now include boating, officials are now accepting Youth from around the Co- power, sensors, control and Participants were given a set of tism and the ways in which celestial navigation and auto- booth rentals for the 36th an- lumbus County participated in programming that introduce maneuvers to perform by fa- electromagnetic waves in- mobile repair and restoration. nual fair. a 4-H Robotics Camp at the Co- science, technology, engineer- cilitators Paul Mounagolu and teract with matter in a free He enjoys helping the public The cost is $150 for an 8x10- operative Extension Office in ing and math in fun and cre- Rafael Patrick. Aaron Mitchell program at noon Aug. 14 at the understand the natural world. foot inside booth with an June. They explored, designed, ative way. was declared the champion of planetarium at 7625 High Mar- Admission to the Science electrical outlet, first come, built and programmed robots Youth were engaged the 2015 4-H Robotic Camp. ket Street in Sunset Beach. Dr. in Small Bytes series on Fri- first served. during the workshops. throughout the process as For more information 4-H Morris will then explain how days at noon is free. For more To reserve a booth email The hands-on activities they unraveled the mysteries and the programs available, various types of telescopes information, call 910-575-0033 [email protected] or allowed youth to learn basic of building a functional robot. please contact Nakoma Sim- collect different wavelengths or visit www.MuseumPlan- call 910-654-4808. concepts related to robotic After the robots were com- mons, 4-H Agent in Columbus of electromagnetic waves. etarium.org. Fair dates are Oct. 13-18. subsytems such as structure, pleted, it was competition time. County at (910) 640-6607. Deaths The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 -- 7A

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ISADELL FLOYD CUMMINGS TABOR CITY -- Mrs. Is- adell Floyd Cummings, 85, died Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Columbus Regional Healthcare in Whiteville. Born Dec. 5, 1929 in Horry County, she was the daugh- ter of the late Sam Floyd and Lessie Duboise Floyd. In addition to her par- ents, she was predeceased by her husbands, Herman Wallace Fowler and Wayne Cummings; one daughter, HAZEL W. JOHNSTON Phyllis Suggs; two broth- CHADBOURN -- Hazel SARAH ETTA HOOVER ers, Frank Floyd and J.D. Floyd; three sisters, Clau- CHARLES ‘RANDY’ W. Johnston, 93, went to ROSETTA HUNT BUNCH CRAWFORD dia Holden, Janie Nor- HONEYCUTT be with the Lord Thursday, WHITEVILLE -- Rosetta WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. ris, Leoma Floyd; and two CHADBOURN -- Charles July 30, 2015. Hunt Bunch, 55, went to -- Sarah Etta Hoover Craw- grandchildren, Dean Smith DAN SHIPMAN “Randy” Honeycutt, 54, Hazel was born Feb. 4, be with her Lord Saturday, ford, 91, of Agape Assisted and Angela Charles. CLARKTON -- Mr. An- went to be with the Lord 1922 in Columbus County, Aug. 1, 2015 at her resi- Living and formerly of Final rites were held drew Daniel “Dan” Ship- Friday, July 31, 2015 at New the daughter of the late dence. She was the daugh- Chadbourn, went to be with Saturday, Aug. 1 at Dulah man, 70, died Friday, July Hanover Regional Medical Frazier and Hattie Ward. ter of the late Jack Hunt her Lord Thursday, July 30, Baptist Church. Burial was 31, 2015 at Columbus Re- Center in Wilmington. She was also preceded in and was also preceded in 2015. in the church cemetery. In- gional Healthcare. He was He was born in White- death by her first husband, death by one sister, Shelby She was the daughter man Ward Funeral Home born Feb. 10, 1945 in Co- ville Dec. 26, 1960 to the late Marshel Nobles and second Hunt. of the late Joseph Emsley handled the arrangements. lumbus County, the son Charles Phillip Honeycutt husband, Frank Johnston, She was employed at the and Dovie Naomi Murdock She is survived by one of the late Andrew Odom and Jan Averitte Blake. Hazel was an Avon Lady Columbus County Clerk of Hoover and the widow of son, Bill Fowler (Midge) of Shipman and Mary Smith Randy was an excellent for more than 25 years and Court as a deputy clerk for Burdette Boughner Craw- Tabor City; two daughters, Shipman. He was preceded son to his father and moth- a member of Porter Swamp 10 years. ford. She was also preceded Janice Smith (Leo) and Di- in death by his parents and er, who loved him dearly. He Baptist Church in Cerro The family will receive in death by a son, Emsley ane Smith (Kenneth), all one sister, Diane Shipman will never be forgotten. He Gordo. She enjoyed cro- friends from 6-8 p.m. Tues- “Bunny” Burdette Craw- of Tabor City; one brother, Batten. was a born again child of cheting and was an avid fan day, Aug. 4 at Worthington ford; and three siblings, Willie Floyd of Columbia, He was employed with God. Randy never stopped of the Atlanta Braves. Funeral Home in Chad- Elvyn Hoover Carter, Nina S.C.; three stepsons, Ken- Duke Energy until his re- praying until all of his Visitation will be held bourn. Final rites will be Hoover Hopper and Jasper neth Cummings (Gladys), tirement. He was a member family were saved. Randy’s from noon-2 p.m. Monday, held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Hoover. Jerry Cummings (Sylvia), of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. brother Tim made a state- Aug. 3 at Coble Ward-Smith Aug. 5 at Cherokee Chapel Final rites will be held Chris Cummings (Belinda), His funeral service will ment that Randy is the best Funeral Service, 3915 Ole- Baptist Church with Rev. at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at all of Lillington; seven be held at 2 p.m. Monday, person who ever lived. ander Drive, Wilmington. Earnest Goins officiating. Chadbourn Presbyterian grandchildren, Timmy Aug. 3 at Mt. Zion Baptist Randy’s mother, Jan’s Final rites will be held at 2 Interment will be in the Church with Rev. C.F. Mc- Smith, Roy Smith, Joshua Church with Dr. Merlin heart is broken because she p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in the Hammonds-Locklear Cem- Dowell III officiating. Inter- Smith, Joe Smith, Corey Boone and Rev. Coy Long has lost her best friend. She chapel of the funeral ser- etery. ment will be in Chadbourn Smith, Billy Fowler, Stevie officiating. Burial will be knows he has gone to a bet- vice with Pastor Tim Moore She leaves to cherish her Memorial Cemetery. The Suggs; 16 great-grandchil- in the church cemetery. The ter place. officiating. Interment will memory, three daughters, family will receive friends dren; and one great-great- family will receive friends The family will receive be in Greenlawn Memorial Candace W. Ford (Trenton) from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. grandchild. from 1-2 p.m. Monday, Aug. friends from 6-8 p.m. Mon- Park, 1311 Shipyard Blvd., of Cerro Gordo, Morgan 2 one hour prior to the ser- A guest register is avail- 3 at the church. Peacock day, Aug. 3 at Worthington Wilmington. Walker and Grea-Anna vice at the church. able at inmanfuneralhome. Funeral Home of White- Funeral Home, 405 Straw- Hazel is survived by her Bunch, both of the home; She leaves to cherish com. ville is handling the ar- berry Blvd. Final rites will children, Rebecca Green, her mother, Addie Ham- her memory, one daughter, rangements. Marshall Ray Nobles (Pa- monds Hunt of Chadbourn; Sherrie Crawford Morri- be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, ALICE G. EVANS He is survived by his tricia), Gale Piver, Frankie two sisters, Kathy Hunt son of Lexington, S.C.; four Aug. 4 at the funeral home DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. -- Al- wife, Jacqueline Holmes Scott (Billy), Mitchell and Carolyn H. Crocker, grandchildren; and seven with Rev. Jerry Spivey of- ice G. Evans, 93, formerly of Shipman; two daughters, Nobles (Jellie), Harry No- both of Chadbourn; one great-grandchildren. ficiating. Interment will Whiteville, died Monday, July Dana Malpass of Greens- bles (Cathy), Larry Nobles brother, Jack Wayne Hunt be in Chadbourn Memorial 27, 2015 at Piedmont Hospital boro, Tiffany Martin and (Mary Sue) and Cherry of Chadbourn; two grand- Cemetery. ARLENE DALE DRIGGERS in Atlanta, Ga. husband, Dr. David Martin, Godwin; one brother, How- children, Jayce Ford and He is survived by his PERRITTE The funeral will be held of Whiteville; a stepdaugh- ard Ward (Jeanette); 29 Tucker Ford; three nieces mother and step-father, WHITEVILLE -- Arlene at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at ter, Kelly Langston of grandchildren; 48 great- and two nephews. Eustice G. Blake of Le- Dale Driggers Perritte, 60, Mount Olive Missionary Bap- Bolton; five grandchildren, grandchildren; and 16 land; two brothers, Barry died Thursday, July 30, 2015 at tist Church, 5548 Silver Spoon Forrest Malpass, Quinton great-great-grandchildren. Gene Honeycutt (Wendy) CHRISTOPHER DWIGHT her residence. She was a na- Road, Whiteville. Burial will Malpass, Harrison Mal- In lieu of flowers, memo- and Timothy Ray Honeyc- WILLIAMSON tive of Summerville, S.C. and be in the church cemetery. pass, Chase Dyson, Anna rial donations may be made utt (Sharon), all of Wilm- CHADBOURN -- Christo- the daughter of the late John Viewing will be held from Grace Dyson; and one sis- to Porter Swamp Baptist ington; one special sister, pher Dwight Williamson, 53, J. Driggers. noon-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 ter, Marilyn Shipman Bat- Church, 8975 Andrew Jack- Christine Norris of Chad- died Friday, July 24, 2015 at A memorial service will at Peoples Funeral Home of ten of Maitland, Fla. son Hwy. SW, Cerro Gordo, bourn; a special sister-in- Lower Cape Fear Hospice and be held at a later date in Sum- Whiteville and Sunday, Aug. In lieu of flowers, memo- N.C. 28430. law, Jessica Nickel of North- LifeCare Center in Whiteville. merville, S.C. Worthington 2 following the service at the rials may be made to the Condolences to the fam- west; one stepbrother, Glen He was preceded in death by Funeral Home in Chadbourn church. The family will re- Columbus County Humane ily may be offered at www. Blake (Lynn) of Wallace; his mother, Addie Faye Wil- is handling the arrangements. ceive friends from 6-7 p.m. Society, 3632 James B. coblewardsmithwilming- six nephews, Dylan, Josh, liamson. She is survived by her Saturday. Aug. 1 at the funeral White Hwy. S., Whiteville, Caleb, Nicholas, Logan, ton.com. A memorial service was husband, Robert Clifford Per- N.C. 28472 and Mt. Zion home. Ryker; one niece, Amber; held Sunday, Aug. 9 at White- ritte of the home; daughters, Surviving are two daugh- Baptist Church, 1912 Red and three great nephews, JERRY EUGENE ville Freewill Baptist Church Tammy Sue Perritte of Myr- Hill Road, Whiteville, N.C. ters, Monica Lennon of Cam- Jesse, Trevor and Noah. COLEMAN with Rev. Danny Jeffers offi- tle Beach, S.C. and Tuesday den, N.J. and Kimberly Ev- 28472. CLARKTON -- Jerry Eu- ciating. Worthington Funeral Lee Perritte of the home; her Online condolences may HARREL JAMES SESSION ans of Douglasville, Ga.; two gene Coleman, 73, died Sat- Home in Chadbourn handled mother, Ann Alexander Sif- grandchildren; and one great- be made at www.peacockfu- CHADBOURN -- Har- urday, Aug. 1, 2015 at New the arrangements. ford of Summerville, S.C.; neralhome.net. rel James Session, 57, died grandchild. Hanover Regional Medical He is survived by two sons, siblings, Dolly Ann Gore of Friends may visit the fam- Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at his Center in Wilmington. He was Garris Jeffery Nobles of Tabor City, John Anthony residence. ily at 3404 Silver Spoon Road, the son of the late Daniel and Chadbourn and Quinton Wil- Driggers, James Driggers, J.J. Whiteville. DEATH NOTICE The funeral will be held Sally Agnes Moss Coleman liamson of Whiteville; his fa- Driggers, Michael Driggers at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 at and the husband of the late ther, Levon Walker Grainger and Lucy Clark, all of Sum- FRANKLIN DELANO New Mt. Zion BC First Baptist Church, 2872 Barbara Ann Garrell Cole- of Charleston, S.C.; and two MURPHY merville, S.C; two grandchil- Sidney-Cherry Grove Road, man. He was also preceded in grandchildren. pastor anniversary NEW YORK -- Frank- dren. Clarendon. Burial will be in death by four brothers, John- lin Delano Murphy, son of New Mt. Zion Baptist Todd Cemetery #2. Viewing ny Coleman, Ricky Coleman, HOMER LYNN WARD the late John D. Murphy ARNOLD ‘TOBY’ DEW SR. Church of Brunswick will hold will be held from 2-7 p.m. Sun- Randy Coleman and Daniel BLADENBORO -- Homer Sr. and Maggie J. (Simp- DUBLIN -- Arnold “Toby” its pastor’s sixth anniversary day, Aug. 2 at Peoples Funeral “Mickey” Coleman. Lynn Ward, 68, died Satur- son) Murphy and brother Dew Sr., 74, died Saturday, Sunday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. The Home of Whiteville and Mon- Arrangements are incom- day, Aug. 1, 2015 at Shoreland of the late Arthur War- Aug. 1, 2015 at home. He was guest speaker will be Rev. Andy day, Aug. 3 one hour prior to plete and will be announced Health Care and Retirement ren Murphy, Iris Louvenia born in Bladen County Aug. Anderson of Cedar Branch and following the service at by Worthington Funeral Center in Whiteville. He was (Murphy) Sabree and Ann 28, 1940 to the late Ernest and Baptist Church of Loris, S.C. the church. Home in Chadbourn. preceded in death by his par- Myriah (Murphy) Hite, de- Letha Smith Dew. along with his choir. Rev. An- Surviving are one daugh- He is survived by one ents, Henry and Vera Thomp- parted life Wednesday, July The family will receive thony Rowell is the pastor. ter, Tamika Session of the son, Gary Wayne Coleman son Ward. 29, 2015 in New York. friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, home; one son, Leshon Bur- of Whiteville; one daughter, A graveside service will be St. James MBC He is survived by two Aug. 3 at Bladen-Gaskins Fu- roughs of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Tammy Sue Hyatt of Clarkton; held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. brothers, Clyde Harrison neral Home. Final rites will family/friends day his father, James Sessions of four sisters, Ruth C. Harris of 3 at Galeed Baptist Church Murphy of Washington, be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Chadbourn; two sisters, Lo- Chadbourn, Doris C. Lovette Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy St. James Missionary Bap- D.C. and John Murphy Jr. Aug. 4 at Community Baptist rie Session of Clarendon and of Tabor City, Sue C. Edmund Strole officiating. The family tist Church of Lake Wacca- of Georgia; and two sisters Church in Elizabethtown with Mary Hudgens of Atlanta, of Evergreen and Donna C. will greet friends after the ser- maw will hold its Family and Mary Magdelene (Murphy) Revs. Leon Warren and David Ga.; and two brothers, Jamie Outlaw of Bladenboro; three vice at the cemetery. Bladen- Friends Day and pastor ap- Sabree of New York and Rutland officiating. Burial Sessions of Junction City, brothers, Kenneth W. Cole- Gaskins Funeral Home. preciation Sunday, Aug. 9. Jerenda (Murphy) Bur- will be in Suggs Grove Baptist Kan. and Lonnie Sessions of man of Shallotte, Danny Ray He is survived by his sev- Sunday school begins at 9:45 roughs of Maryland Church Cemetery. Whiteville. Coleman of Evergreen and eral cousins and one aunt. and worship at 11 a.m. A wake will be held from He is survived by his wife, Dale Coleman of Disputanta, Kelvin Locklear is the pastor. 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5 Margie Evers Dew of the Va.; four grandchildren; and at Foster Phillips Funeral New Mt. Zion BC home; three sons, Arnold Dew six great-grandchildren. Home. Final rites will be Jr. and Anthony Dew, both of held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, sets revival Live Oak and Ricky L. Tyson RENA MAE BURNEY Aug. 5 at the funeral home New Mt. Zion Baptist of Charlotte; three daughters, COUNCIL -- Rena Mae Bur- 179-24 Linden Blvd., 180th Church of Brunswick will Kathie Hill of the home, Don- ney, 64, died Sunday, Aug. 2, Street St. Albans, New York hold its annual revival meet- na S. Blackburn of Hope Mills 2015 at New Hanover Regional 11434. ing Tuesday, Aug. 4-Thursday, and Vanessa Bunch of Mur- Medical Center in Wilming- He leaves to cherish Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The freesboro; 10 grandchildren; ton. his memory, a wife, Laura guest speaker will be Rev. and six great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be an- Murphy; one son, Franklin James Smith, pastor of Mt. nounced by Peoples Funeral Delano Murphy and daugh- Calvary Number II of Little Home of Whiteville. ter, Rhonda Murphy; along River, S.C. www.whiteville.com with a host of nieces, neph- Rev. Anthony Rowell is the ews and cousins. pastor. Green Chapel MBC sets ‘back to school youth’ revival Green Chapel Missionary of Union Missionary Baptist along with the Pleasant Grove tries of Bolton along with the Baptist Church will hold its Church of Wilmington. youth choir. Community Prayer House sixth annual “back to school Wednesday, Aug. 5 the Thursday, Aug. 6 and Fri- youth choir on Thursday and 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 youth” revival praise and speaker will be Rev. Lavar day, Aug. 7 the speaker will New Townsend Temple Youth 910.642.2128 worship leader Aug. 5-7 at 7:30 Marlowe, associate minister be Minister Bryan Williams, Choir on Friday, Aug. 7. www.mckenziemortuary.net p.m. nightly. The praise leader of Pleasant Grove Missionary associate minister of New Rev. Timothy R. Moss is will be Minister Tyree Hines Baptist Church of Calabash Townsend Temple Minis- the pastor. 8-A – The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 Water main breaks in Whiteville By JEFFERSON WEAVER Risk Management Officer The affected areas were Lowder said excavating homes potentially affected, routine thing, but we still Staff Writer Hal Lowder said the repairs on Lee Street from Calhoun the pipes was more trouble city workers erred on the wanted residents to be care- along the Calhoun Street line to Washington Street, Jef- than the actual repairs. side of caution and shut off ful and boil their water, just A main line in the White- were quickly made, but due ferson Street from Lee to “The repairs usually don’t water service to the entire in case. ville water system broke to a loss of pressure, the boil Thompson Street, Thompson take long,” he said. “Digging area during the repair. “Anytime you have a loss Saturday, leading to brief order was issued. Officials Street, from Jefferson to down to them after determin- “You’ll see some water of pressure, contaminants outages and a boil water lifted the order Sunday. Calhoun Street and Calhoun ing the location of the break in the streets where the hy- can be a concern.” advisory for several blocks “It’s just a safety precau- Street from Thompson to Lee is the problem.” drants are flushing the lines For more information, uptown. tion,” Lowder said. Street. Due to the number of out,” Lowder said. “It’s a call 643.8046, ext. 2004.

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Roofing, also of Tabor City, is from at least three potential The 10,464-square-foot repairing the roof. contractors. Wright Roofing library serves as headquar- The work was not adver- offered the lowest price for the ters for the county library tised for bids. According to roof repairs. system, which merged with Stuart Carroll, purchasing Pridgen could not say the Whiteville library in director for Columbus County, with certainty how long the 1978. bids are not required for work library will be closed. The building was acquired or purchases under $30,000. “To take 80,000 books and in 1986 from the Production Officials sought quotes for the to actually take them off the Credit Association/Federal carpeting work and selected shelves, box them up, take Land Bank and dedicated as Sellers Discount Flooring the furniture and shelves a library in early 1987. based on those efforts. out, tear up and replace the In addition to the flagship Bids are not sought through old carpet with new carpet, library in Whiteville, county advertisement for purchases replace the former shelves library branches also are or work contracts ranging and then put all the books located in Chadbourn, Fair from $30,000 to $90,000. back on those shelves … that Bluff, Lake Waccamaw, Tabor Informal quotes are sought all takes time,” said Pridgen. City and Riegelwood. Staff photo by Bob High Brenda Jolly, co-chairperson, right, urges members of various committees involved in the October Go Tell Columbus Crusade, to get their work done and secure the help Feds okay area’s joint hazard mitigation plan of many volunteers. Among those attending last Thursday’s meeting were, from the left on front row, visitor Charlene High, Nick Moorhead, Andy Wayne, Bo Shaw and By ALLEN TURNER the community’s vulnerability regarding land-use planning, Milton Parker; second row, Stephanie Miller, Terrie and Willard McPherson and Donald Staff Writer to natural disasters. floodplain management, site Conway; and Donna McPherson and Allison Soles, both shown in the left rear. Oth- The plan identifies hazards design and other activities. ers present included Rachel Williams, Tonya Pait, Alan Thompson, Dave Heller, Titus The federal government and potential hazards creates FEMA reviews and ap- Caraway and Tisha Junious. has approved the regional a framework to help commu- proves state, tribal and lo- Bladen-Columbus Hazard nity officials make decisions cal hazard mitigation plans, Mitigation Plan. that may ultimately protect which are required as a con- Crusade It is a measure that makes lives and property. dition for states and com- Continued from page 1-A the area eligible to receive The plan also outlines a munities to receive certain federal emergency relief fund- strategy for implementing types of disaster assistance, ing in the event of a natural mitigation projects in the ap- including funding for mitiga- viduals across the county to Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at Dale’s Piney Forest Baptist Church disaster. proved area and demonstrates tion projects. volunteer to serve on usher Seafood Restaurant in White- west of Chadbourn, has an The plan approved by that the community is taking State mitigation plans must and parking committees, the ville. “We welcome any per- email address of tess2911@ FEMA was a joint plan de- proactive steps to lessen the be approved every three years, prayer team, and on the large son who thinks his or her gmail.com, and can be con- veloped by the counties of impact of future disasters and and local and tribal mitigation choir. church has not been noti- tacted at 770-1592. Columbus and Bladen and the costly expenses associated plans must be approved at least The Counseling and Fol- fied,” Parker said. Hannah’s email is chan- the Columbus County munici- with them. once every five years. low-Up Committee, chaired Parker can be contacted [email protected], and can be palities of Bolton, Chadbourn, Lanier said that the physi- Word of the approval of by three ministers, needs at at 625-5184, and Shaw at 641- contacted at 640-7237. Fair Bluff, Lake Waccamaw, cal, financial and emotional the regional from the Fed- least 200 individuals a night 7629. There are several meet- Sandyfield, and Tabor City. losses caused by disasters eral Emergency Management to converse and comfort the Nick Moorhead, Willard ings planned in the next three Bladen towns included are can be reduced significantly Agency (FEMA) came in a let- projected 200 per night who McPherson and Chip Hannah weeks involving prepara- Bladenboro, Dublin, Eliza- through hazard mitigation ter dated July 14. are expected to go forward are handling the recruiting tions for the crusade. See the bethtown and White Lake. planning. Columbus County Board of during each of the crusade and training for counselors. Thursday, Aug. 6 edition of Columbus County planner The planning process en- Commissioners adopted the services Oct. 4-7, Jolly said. Moorhead can be reached at The News Reporter, for infor- Gary Lanier explained that courages communities to plan on June 15. Towns in the Parker and Shaw’s Out- saintnicknorthpole@yahoo. mation on each event, includ- the hazard mitigation plan is integrate mitigation with county adopted the plan dur- reach group, now numbering com or 918-6259. ing a special ladies luncheon a long-term strategy to reduce day-to-day decision making ing the same timeframe. almost 65, meets on Thursday, McPherson, pastor of the set for Aug. 22. Accepting New Students! 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Editorials The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 Slow start to Respect By TOM CAMPBELL rabies season NC SPIN

Is it just me or have we come doesn’t mean to a time when people can say anything they want with no sense of remorse of concern for others? there’s no risk The current presidential circus is filled with candidates calling each other names but this disrespectful We trust our pets for protection and conduct has filtered down and is companionship; they should be able to now tolerated in North Carolina. trust in their humans to do our part to One state senator called the provide them with proper care, including governor “tone deaf,” saying rabies vaccinations. McCrory can’t decide whether he No child or grownup should have to go wants to be governor of Char- through the pain of having a loyal dog lotte or mayor of North Carolina. put down because the dog protected its Another claimed he has nothing to do with budget negotiations. humans from a rabid animal. No parent One representative publicly told would ever want to explain to a small McCrory to “shut up.” These are child why a Republicans demeaning a gover- beloved pet, The point nor of their own party. Another who had The recent attack by a representative referred to the been brave, residents of Greensboro as “will- rabid raccoon that re- has to be ful and killed. sulted in a family dog and petulant It’s hard litter of puppies being children deprived to tell when destroyed reminds us that rabies vaccinations are of a treat, or why impotent- a rabies critical as the height of ly flail- outbreak summer is the peak rabies I hate August ing their occurs. season here. little arms Sick ani- and legs mals often retreat deep into swamps and By JEFFERSON WEAVER August used to mean the last While I am not one who gener- about.” bays to die, but with the high water of Staff Writer month before the start of school, ally has problems sleeping, August This and a time when we children were causes a chain reaction of effects late, more and more wild animals, both name- As the next millionaire in released to get the last of our vaca- that make sleep as fleeting as the calling, sick and healthy, have come into con- Tom Campbell North Carolina argued with the tion energy out before returning yarn that knits the ravel’d sleeve ridicul- tact with people. Temperature changes, cashier about the price of lottery to class after Labor Day. of the day’s care, as Shakespeare ing and periods of heavy rain or drought, warm tickets, beer and discount ciga- School starts earlier now, so I put it. Heat and humidity make it vilification reminds us more of winters and cool summers, there really is rettes, I realized once again that I have to keep an eye on the calen- impossible to get anything done at children on a playground than no litmus test for when a rabies season is hate august. dar and make absolutely sure I al- the barn or in the yard, hence my elected officials doing the people’s going to be bad. Not my friend who bears that ter my travel schedule, since there mind is still running wide open business. Columbus County has dodged the bul- cross as his first name; he’s a good are remarkably more school buses when I return home at night. Even P.M. Forni, co-founder of the let to a large extent so far this year; how- man, and one I’d be proud to have now than when I was a kid, and air conditioning has a hard time Johns Hopkins Civility Project, in at my back in a fight. That’s a good they all keeping up with the satanic heat ever, a mother dog and her puppies had his book, “Choosing Civility,” says thing, since the month of August travel of August, so I am often sweat- we have placed great value on to be put down recently when they were seems to stir the latent violence at five soaked and snappish. Both these self-expression in this culture, but attacked by a rabid raccoon. We’ve had a in everyone. miles conditions make it hard for me we frequently confuse this with slow year this year, and last year wasn’t The word “august” in and of per to sleep, so I awaken from a fitful the need for self-control, a quality as busy as in years past. That hasn’t been itself is not such a bad thing; hour slumber more tired than when I we expect people to have learned the case in our neighboring counties, nor indeed, it means “inspiring rever- on the went to bed, only to start the whole when they become adults. We should we expect it to remain so here. ence or admiration; of supreme hottest process over again. wonder where are the grownups July and August often mark the begin- dignity or grandeur; majestic… days, I hate August. in the legislature and why aren’t ning of rabies season. venerable.” or so it August is when I suddenly they speaking out against this Ironic, isn’t it, that such a seems, remember all the things I haven’t Rabies takes up to six months to incu- unacceptable conduct? loathsome, disgusting, miserable, at least managed to do over the summer, Many of us were raised in a bate to the stage where animals appear repugnant period of time would the ones and since it’s just too dang hot and time when elected officials, doc- drunk and aggressive, attacking cars, draw its name from a complimen- I get be- still too busy to even run down the tors, lawyers, pastors or those fire hydrants or other objects. During tary term. Just one more reason hind. whole list, there’s no chance they in high positions in commerce that period of time, an animal is just as that I do not like August. This is Jefferson Weaver will get done. commanded certain deference, contagious as later on, when it’s running August is typically hotter than not a re- But August is short-lived; as the and I’m still old school enough to across your yard frothing at the mouth. other months. I know the meteoro- flection on the school bus drivers, Old Testament writer said, the sor- believe that the office of governor We can’t prevent rabies outbreaks, but logical data shows June and July whom I admire and appreciate. It’s row may last for the night, but joy of our state, regardless of who we can keep our pets vaccinated, avoid to generally have more days of just a sign of August. comes in the morning. occupies it, deserves respect. higher temperatures, with even My hens have largely quit lay- And that morning is the dawn contact with wild animals (especially Our mamas always told those September sliding a 100-degree ing, except for the Dominicker, of September, with the start of of us born and raised in the South those that look sick) and we can discour- day or two in there along the way, who seems to have a working rela- dove season, cooler temperatures, that, “if you can’t say something age wildlife from hanging around our but August compiles the misery tionship with Nathan, the world’s maybe even a soul-cleansing tropi- nice about someone, don’t say homes. Uncovered trash, leftover pet of the months surrounding it largest chicken snake. Had Nathan cal system. The shoals of blues anything at all.” If someone acted food, and unclean grills are a draw for and covers them in a pressure not shown me he is an excellent and jack mackerel will follow the rudely or displayed poor manners wild animals. While not all, indeed, a cooker designed to create run-on ratcatcher, he would have been a shoals of spots close in shore, and they obviously “ are not from comparative few, wild animals are rabid, sentences filled with adverbs, belt and a sandwich by now. the lucky angler will have not just around here.” At the least we sick animals tend to follow other ani- adjectives and awkward analo- However, it’s August, and I don’t a cooler full of fresh saltwater would preface unpleasantries by mals. Leaving food out where wildlife gies, none of which I consider to want to have to go to the trouble to fish, but maybe even a glimpse beginning them by saying, “bless be good writing. Whether it’s the skin and clean a snake, even a big of a whale, a September passing can scavenge it is just asking for trouble, his heart…. That’s all changed. humidity or the proximity of the one with a taste for eggs. I can’t through on the way south or north. Native born Tar Heels have taken even without the threat of rabies. sun or the simple fact that August abide killing something just to kill September means the sassa- up the disparaging practice. Our pets trust us to take care of them. is essentially evil, I cannot say, but it, although I must admit the idea fras starts turning gold, mean- Have we become so self-impor- It’s a responsibility we shouldn’t take I hate August. is more appealing in August. ing the roots are rich with their tant and narcissistic as to believe lightly, since it means the safety of our- August is the only time of the The fruits of the woods have sweet, pink syrup, the basis for we can bash anyone any time we selves and our families as well. year when I can honestly say it is largely disappeared by August, so tea and candy. September means like? Our inappropriate conduct too hot to fish. True, my beloved there are no more huckleberries church homecomings and family has sadly devolved to the point big catfish are roaming around, and blackberries to feast upon. The reunions. September means clear where anyone who disagrees with albeit lackadaisically, but they grapes – those that have survived skies, where one can count stars you on any point becomes your exercise eminently good judgment the near-drought – won’t be ready shining like little cold reminders sworn enemy. Not only must you and hide in the deep water, only for weeks. Never mind the wild of the glorious fall and winter to prevail in an argument with those Quotes of becoming active at night. I have pears and apples. come. September means flights of who disagree but you aren’t to no problem with fishing at night, Thankfully, I have friends with ducks and geese, impatient hounds stop until the person is humili- save for the fact that the largest gardens and generous natures, awaiting October, and football at ated stomped upon. of the year’s mosquitoes, the ones since I love to eat. However, it’s its best level – high school, where My father served in the legis- the week which have managed to survive generally too dang hot to eat in the dreams are still big. lature, back in the 70s and it was and adapt to the year’s newest bug- August, so I often wander around Yes, August brings us into Sep- common for R’s and D’s to social- “He was acting crazy. As soon as I got killer, are exceedingly voracious. I with a growling stomach as well as tember, and all the promises of ize, eat meals, stay in the same the truck shut off, he jumped out and hate mosquitoes almost as bad as a growly demeanor. autumn, but still – I hate August. hotel and work closely together on wanted to fight with me. I had to defend I hate August. I hate August. legislation. Now the two parties myself. There’s a lot of mean people barely speak to one another. It is out there. What would have happened difficult to treat anyone with ad- if he’d hit a little kid, or run into some- miration who shows contempt or body’s house or car? I couldn’t let that Manners matter disrespect for other officeholders Thumbs down happen.” and the public. – Chris Rhodes, who stopped and confront- BY RAY LUNDY up the salt and pepper and gave want to change; you like it the Are these tactics designed to di- ed an impaired driver near Buckhead. Special to The News Reporter his meal a generous portion of same way all of the time. You ate vert our attention from what is re- ally being accomplished on Jones Several years ago, the CEO of each. He rested his left hand on guarding your plate with your Street? Our lawmakers would get “It has decreased since it started. On a bank decided that he needed the table, and never thanked the left arm on the table, and you more done by focusing on issues the state level it has been used to sup- a younger man to manage the Lord for the meal. After the meal held your fork incorrectly. instead of personalities. plant funding. That is what they are affairs of the corporation. He was completed, the CEO told Joe “At times, you had your bread Incivility is uncalled-for, unap- doing.” needed a man with vision, a man that he was being considered as in your left hand and your fork in preciated and definitely unpro- – County schools superintendent Alan with banking knowledge, a man a president of the entire banking your right. Joe, in your position, ductive. This toxic, unacceptable of numbers, and a man of social corporation. you are dealing with the wealthy, Faulk, commenting on how money allocat- behavior won’t end until folks call graces. He knew just the man, “I’ll let you know,” the CEO the well-heeled, and the well- ed to the schools from the state lottery has it out and declare that further dis- who incidentally was the vice- had stated. mannered. Hundreds of thou- simply been moved around to fund some cussion and debate be mannerly president of one of their large Soon, another manager from sands of dollars, maybe millions, areas of education that in the past had typi- or else discontinued. branch banks, Joe Cromer. another branch was chosen as might depend on your manners. cally been in the regular budget. Columbus Aretha Franklin spelled it out in The CEO invited Joe to lunch president of the corporation. You never get another chance at County lottery sales points collected $13.5 her 1960s song. What we want, in an upscale restaurant in the Joe went to the CEO and asked making a first impression. We million last year. what we need and what we should heart of the city, a restaurant him why he was not chosen. He gave the job to Bill. He’s not as demand is a little more r-e-s-p-e- where the upper crust came deserved an answer; he needed good as you are with finances, c-t. “The amount we receive is very mini- to wine and dine many of the to know so he could improve him- but he makes the difference in Campbell is former assistant mum at best. We can do some repair banks’ wealthy customers. Actu- self for the future. people skills and manners. I’m North Carolina State Treasurer work but it’s not enough to entertain ally, it was to be a test to see if The CEO was very blunt. sorry, Joe.” and is creator/host of NC SPIN, a the thought of bigger projects.” Joe had the right stuff. “Very well, Joe. I shall tell you The next time you see some- weekly statewide television discus- – Whiteville City Schools Superintendent Lunch was ordered, and when where you failed. You salted and one guarding his plate, holding sion of NC issues. NC Spin airs on Kenny Garland, on the money the system it arrived, Joe thanked the server. peppered your food before you his fork like a club; remember, WILM-TV Sundays at 8 a.m. gets from the lottery. Then, he immediately picked tasted it. That tells me you do not manners matter in all occasions. The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 – 11-A County school board’s July personnel actions By NICOLE CARTRETTE lumbus Career and College News Editor Academy – Fair Bluff and Southeastern campuses effec- After a closed session for tive July 27, for the 2015-2016 personnel on July 23 the Co- school year (Aaron Robbins lumbus County School board position). took action on personnel. Guideway Elementary Resignations School: Angela Tyler, from Acme Delco Elementary K-5 teacher to NC PK teacher, School: Tyler P. Knotts, K-5 effective August 17, for the 2015- teacher, submits his resigna- 2016 school year (Stephanie B. tion effective July 8. Worley position) Cerro Gordo Elementary Hallsboro Middle School School: Amy E. Ammons, K-6 to Williams Township School: teacher, submits her resigna- Thomas Howard McLam from tion effective July 31. general curriculum exception- Chadbourn Elementary al children’s teacher at Halls- School: Elizabeth A. Lovoy, K-5 boro Middle School to LEAD teacher, submits her resigna- teacher at Williams Township tion effective July 13. Storm L. School effective August 17 for Frith, K-5 art teacher, submits the 2015-16 school year (Jimmy her resignation effective Aug. Price position). 19. Tabor City Elementary Chadbourn Middle School/ School: Dena F. McNiel from Tabor City Middle School: computer lab manager to me- Debbie F. Wilson, choral music dia assistant/bus driver effec- teacher, submits her resigna- tive August 17 (Dena F. McNeil tion effective July 15. position retitled) Columbus Career and Col- New Hires lege Academy, Fair Bluff and Acme Delco Elementary Isabella Michaud, 12, on a laptop in her classroom – the family’s dining room. She and her sister Collette, 9, have Southeastern campuses: Tonya School: Sarah Cash, K-5 teach- been homeschooled for six years. Hannah, social studies teacher, er (Tyler Knotts position) and submits her resignation effec- Melissa Lane, K-5 teacher (new tive July 20. position). Home schools East Columbus High School: Acme Delco Middle School: Continued from page 1-A Karen M. Slusarczyk, family Mallory Kathleen Collins, and consumer science teacher, middle grades mathematics/ ago, suggests state estimates variety of subjects and Duol- Three years ago, her sue when part of a group like submits her resignation effec- science/health/physical edu- are too conservative and that ingo for languages are a few youngest daughter, Annah- this that takes trips and has tive July 9. cation teacher (Brian Cable as many as 170,000 students popular ones with the girls. Grayce, 11, was struggling meetings,” Andrews said. Ashley North Rutherford, position). are being taught at home. State law requires that in school and diagnosed Some home school asso- 9-12 English teacher, submits Central Office: Glenda Phil- The state data shows a homeschool students take with an auditory processing ciations in larger areas host her resignation effective Au- lips, part-time exceptional chil- steady increase in the num- some form of standardized disorder. proms, sporting events and gust 6. dren’s diagnostic-prescriptive ber of home schools since the testing of their choice. A traditional classroom other functions, she said. Rachel L. Moore, 9-12 Eng- teacher (new position); Debo- state adopted homeschool Laura Michaud said it setting wasn’t working for “You name it and it is out lish teacher, submits her resig- rah Suttles, migrant/English legislation in 1988 when gives her a good idea of Annah-Grayce, who was there for the families,” she nation effective July 20. as a second language lead there were just 381 home- where her children stand falling behind in reading said. Dawn B. Strickland, 9-12 (Deborah Suttles position). schools. By 1991 the number compared with other stu- and performing below grade Beta Club social studies teacher, sub- Cerro Gordo Elementary grew to 4,127. dents across the country. level, Andrews said. She is helping the local mits her resignation effective School: Tina Blackwell, school Homeschools receive no “My girls are definitely “The crumping of paper homeschooling group to August 21. secretary/treasurer/Power- public funding. on or above grade level,” is just as loud to her as the launch an honor society or Evergreen Elementary School data manager (Miranda $2.9 million she said. teacher talking,” Andrews Beta Club soon. School: Kyle Emanuel, 6-9 so- Blackwell/Martha Fairfax Those 521 estimated stu- She said a common explained. “The National Beta Club cial studies/health/physical position); Terry Thompson, dents in homeschools across misperception is that chil- “She needs one on one spe- has opened up for home- education teacher, submits his K-5 teacher (Amy Ammons Columbus County would dren who are homeschooled cialized training,” Andrews school students,” she said. resignation effective August 21. position); Selena Phillips, K-5 account for more than $2.9 lack socialization skills. said, adding that the quiet Certain honor societies Guideway Elementary (new position); Cerro Gordo million in state funding if Activities setting at home makes a dif- for non-traditional students School: Stephanie B. Worley, Elementary School/Evergreen enrolled in public schools. The Christian Home Edu- ference to Annah-Grayce, allow them to test for admis- NC PK teacher, submits her Elementary School; Ashley That figure is based on an cators of Columbus County who excels in math. sion to the group. resignation effective August 15. Elizabeth Holmes, art teacher average daily membership meets twice monthly and “She is on grade-level now. She said it helps with Tabor City Middle School: (Lori Beth Russell position). allotment of about $5,601 per offers 4-H activities, parties, Homeschooling has worked scholarships to college and Rebecca Johnson, 6-9 math/ Chadbourn Elementary student in Whiteville City clubs and dances for home- great,” Andrews said. better presents them as well- School: Stephanie Fort, K-5 social studies teacher, sub- Schools, according to the schooled students across the A variety of field trips, an rounded and well-educated teacher (Elizabeth A. Lovoy mits her resignation effective N.C. Department of Public county. annual multicultural dinner students. position). July 13. Instruction 2014-15 figures. The group has partici- with food from around the Michaud said she plans to Columbus Career and Col- West Columbus High Laura Michaud holds a pated in math competitions, world, and a formal dance homeschool her daughters School: Chavis Lee McMillan, lege Academy – Fair Bluff and master’s degree but was hosts a science fair, and pub- to celebrate the end of the through high school. 9-12 social studies teacher, sub- Southeastern campus: Lionel already a stay-at-home mom- lishes a yearbook. school year are among ac- “It is very common for peo- mits his resignation effective Sweat, drafting teacher (Char- when she decided to home- “Our group runs the gam- tivities Annah-Grayce en- ple to say they could never do July 20. Zachary J. Rudisin, lie Davis position). school her children. ut from preschool all the ay joys with other homeschool it but there are so many re- 9-12 social studies teacher, East Columbus High She says an abundance up to high school,” Michaud students. sources,” she said. “You don’t submits his resignation effec- School: Adrian Lloyd, 9-12 of homeschooling resources said. Last year the group “Socialization is a non-is- have to know everything. “ tive July 16. mathematics teacher (Peter Reassignments John Berkebile position); Syd- makes homeschooling easier included 36 children. for families today regardless The Columbus County East Columbus High School ney Reinwald, 9-12 English of their background. group includes a number to Columbus Career and Col- teacher (Rachel Moore posi- lege Academy – Fair Bluff and tion); Arthur Lee Moore, vo- “I tell people all the time of families with differing Southeastern campuses: Bobby cational (auto) teacher (new that the two biggest deci- reasons for homeschooling. Vaughan from principal at position). sions you make are if you “We do have some families East Columbus High School to Nakina Middle School: Ten- want to home school and that may not homeschool all program director LEAD/sub- nille Jones, 6-8 social studies what curriculums to use,” the children,” Michaud said. ject area teacher at Columbus teacher (John McPherson she said. “Our curriculum Public school Career and College Academy, position). changes based on what the “I have nothing against Fair Bluff and Southeastern Tabor City Elementary girls need. It really just de- public school,” said Melissa campuses, effective July 24 for School: Jeff Brown, instruc- pends from family to family.” Andrews of the Old Dock the 2015-2016 school year (Da- tional technology specialist Online community. vid William Turley position). (new position). She incorporates a com- Her son William, 17, at- Evergreen Elementary Tabor City Middle School: bination of free online pro- tends South Columbus High School to Columbus Career and Amy Williamson, 6-9 math/ grams in the girls’ lessons. School and daughter Em- College Academy – Fair Bluff social studies teacher (Rebecca All About Spelling for vo- ily, attended Nakina Middle and Southeastern campuses: Johnson position). cabulary and spelling, Khan School before an illness left Amy H. Arrington from middle Williams Township School: Academy for exposure to a her temporarily homebound. grades math/science teacher at George Fishburn, middle Evergreen Elementary School grades language arts teacher to 9-12 science teacher at Co- (Joshua Donaldson position). Mold Continued from page 1-A

The city emptied the base- It’s more on the lines of mov- ment last year, moving the ing and revamping a small planning and inspections of- business that provides mul- fices to a rented downtown of- tiple services to a lot of cus- fice. Specialists then cleaned tomers.” the basement back to the bare The planning and inspec- walls, removing some lead tion offices will likely be and asbestos contamination moved into the temporary at the same time. Despite quarters with the rest of the an overall sanitizing of the staff, Currie said. old Post Office, the mold has “They have been talk- returned. ing about a renovation for Extensive testing has years,” he said. “We can’t get shown the mold problem has rid of the mold, renovate the spread since the cleaning and building and still have all sealing of the below-ground city services operating at the offices, Currie said. same time. “We’ve been monitoring “With the police depart- it for months,” Currie said, ment renovation, they were “and recently we discovered all in one place, and spread- it has gotten progressively ing out. There’s no way we worse. could reasonably expect to “We had residents and visi- do this without moving ev- tors coming into the building eryone.” who would comment about How much the city will pay the smell, and it was time to to lease a new building, how do something.” much the mold remediation Currie said the move will will cost, where funding will be more complex than the come from, and when or if change for the planning of- the offices will move back to fice. City Hall are questions that “We have to find a large remain to be answered, Cur- enough facility to provide suf- rie said. Esther Williamson recently celebrated her 91st birthday ficient office space, security “That’s why were having “tubing” at Lake Waccamaw with her daughter, Brenda for personnel files, and other this workshop,” Currie said. McLean. Great-grandsons Brooks McLean, Brady and sensitive information,” he “We need to work out a lot of Brett Phillips served as “spotters” on the boat while the said. “This isn’t something details before there can be a duo took a turn around the lake. that can be done overnight. plan put in place.” 12-A – The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 Register Continued from page 1-A

The public search could begin again if any signs of the boys are found, but this is increasingly unlikely as more time passes, officials say. “We covered an area just shy of 50,000 square nautical miles,” Fedor said. “It ranged from Jupiter Inlet up to Cape The Pilatus PC-12 plane Register co-piloted. Hatteras and 270 miles to the east of Savannah, Ga. It was ing at the airport in White- a huge area. Because we had ville back in 2010 when I was multiple assets searching si- in eighth grade,” Register multaneously, we conducted said. 30 days of searching within A sponsorship by the Ex- this eight-day window.” perimental Aircraft Associa- Volunteers, like Register, tion afforded him the oppor- donated their time with fuel tunity to attend a weeklong that was paid for private- camp in Wisconsin. ly by an online GoFundMe “That just kinda kick start- fundraiser in order to keep ed my interest in aviation,” searching. said Register who started Nearly $400,000 was do- flight training in the 10th grade with instructor David nated to help in the search An in-flight photo of the for the teens, NBCNews.com Allen of Myrtle Beach. search area taken by Reg- Register earned his pri- reported. ister. “I’m in groups on Face- vate pilot license on his 17th book for pilots,” Register search patterns because our birthday. said. “I happened to see a post coordinated grid was an exact “Seventeen years old is from one of the mothers of square. the minimum federal age for one of the boys on a national “It was a square grid and pilots,” he said. “That made pilot group. I called them up we flew up and down, pretty me the youngest private pilot and said I had a plane that I much like when you’re mow- in the country for a while.” had access to and could help. ing a yard. We would switch He also earned his license “They said there was al- up every few minutes. One to fly multi-engine planes at ready a flight flying out of would look while the oth- the age of 17. Wilmington, but a co-pilot er would fly and then we’d “I am a commercial certi- was needed. switch up,” he said. fied pilot now,” Register said. “I said I was certified to be Register took pictures dur- “I can fly single-engine and a co-pilot and could do that,” ing the search from the sky. In multi-engine commercial. said Register, who recently many of his flights, he uses a All I have to do to become a became certified to fly com- Go-Pro camera to record the trainer is to take one more mercial flights. views seen from the cockpit flight test in the next month Register departed Loris of the planes he has piloted. or so. en route to Wilmington in The former college football “Then I will be certified to a four-seater single engine player at the University of train others to fly single and Piper Cherokee. Dubuque in Iowa recently multi-engine planes. The test He co-piloted a Pilatus- returned home after being a will be given by an FAA des- PC-12, a 10-seater single en- part of the aviation program ignated pilot examiner, most gine turbo prop, that departed at the university for one year. likely in Columbia, S.C. at the from Wilmington. “I hurt my back playing flight standard district office “We were on the target football. I couldn’t play any there,” he said. area of the coordinated grid more,” Register said. The wristbands Register for about three hours with a He plans to attend South- wore the day of the search 45-minute transition from the eastern Community College, for the missing teens speak to coordinates where we were to but finish his flight opera- his faith: “Fully Rely On God” Wilmington,” Register said. tions program at Elizabeth and “God allows U-turns.” “The search area we were City State University. When he’s flying, Register in was 200 miles straight off The self-professed “coun- acknowledged he feels close the coast of Charleston,” try boy,” set his sights on to God. he continued. “We flew low aviation at a young age. “I might as well, I’m up at 1,000 feet. We just made “I started out job shadow- there,” he said.

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West Columbus quarterback Johnny McFadden fires a pass during the Vikings’ open- Whiteville High’s Nathan Edwards goes through a lineman drill during Saturday’s Mid- ing day of pre-season drills Saturday morning. Coach Jason Jones’ Vikings’ are out to night Madness practice session at Legion Stadium. Coach Luke Little’s Wolfpack is improve on last season’s 4-9 record and hope to gain the school’s first winning record coming off back-to-back Three Rivers Conference championship seasons and posting since 2005. 11-3 records both times.

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South Columbus head football coach Kyle Hutchison addresses Stallion players during East Columbus senior football player T.J. Brown leads teammates through an agility Saturday morning’s opening day of pre-season football drills. South Columbus posted drill during the Gators Midnight Madness practice. Coach Rocky Lewis’ ECHS team is a 5-7 record last season, including a tie for runnerup in the Three Rivers Conference. looking to shake off the effects of last year’s 0-11 record when it takes the field. August 1977 When the World Series came toWhiteville With the state champion South Columbus Dixie Angels softball team preparing to stay in North Carolina for the 2015 Dixie Angels World Series at Carthage, my aging memory has been sparked about the first time a Dixie Girls World Series tourna- ment was held in North Carolina In August of 1977, Jimmy Carter had settled in for what would be his only term in the White House, We mourned the tragic passing of Elvis Dan Presley. I had just found out that I would become a father in the latter part of the com- Biser ing winter. And Whiteville’s Legion Stadium played host to the Second Dixie Belles tremendous undertaking lay Softball World Series. ahead. I remember David Cun- In the summer of 1976, ningham, the first-year direc- the Whiteville team had tor of Whiteville Parks and advanced to the First Dixie Recreation at that time, came Belles World Series held into my office one day and in Birmingham, Ala., and informed me that Whiteville emerged with a runner-up had been “rewarded” with finish. the task of playing host to a As runner-up in the brand- File photo by Elgie Clemmons national girls fast-pitch soft- new Dixie Belles program, The Whiteville All-Stars served as host team and finished runner-up in the 1977 Dixie Belles World Series ball tournament for players Whiteville was offered the op- of ages 13-15, consisting of tion of hosting the 1977 World that was held Aug. 7-13 at Legion Stadium. Team members were (front row, left to right), Hattie King, champions from eight states Series and took it. Rhonda Burns, Brenda Baldwin, Jackie Wright, Beverly Hester, Brigetta Tedder. Middle row, Stephanie as well as the host Whiteville With North Carolina Dixie Dew, Loretta Graham, Lizzette Dixon, Pam Davis, Tina Hardee, Fonda Formyduval. Back row, Coach Phyl- team. lis Miller, Christy Thompson, Mary McLean, Maxine Baldwin, Rachel Blanks, Coach Jimmy Dale Dew. Not He talked about what a See Biser on 2B pictured, Coach David Gurgainus. 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015

Whiteville Optimist AAAs drop 5-4 heart-breaker in 4th round of state tourney

World Series-bound South Columbus catcher Chesney Reynolds (left) and first baseman Isabella Cole- Carthage in Moore County. South Columbus, which won the District 9 tournament at man take part in an infield drill during Thursday’s practice session at the Tabor City Leland and the state tournament at Burgaw, will go against the Florida champion on Recreation Complex. The North Carolina champion South Columbus team will open Saturday at 2 p.m. The World Series opening ceremonies for the 10-team, double play Saturday in the 2015 Dixie Angels (ages 9-10 X-Play Softball World Series at elimination tournament will be held Friday evening.

game became a big point of the hard work and hospital- The defending champion Whiteville All-Star team to run of the series and some pride for the host team, which ity displayed throughout he team from Birmingham, Ala., the World Series final a year clutch pitching by Tina overcame a miserable start to tournament. was back on hand and was ago, was back as head coach. Hardee gave Whiteville a 13- Biser knock off three state champi- We sold a lot of extra news- among the first to arrive in Dew had a lot of success as a 10 win over Florida. Continued from 1B ons in as many days. papers that week. Whiteville on Sunday, Aug. 7. Dixie Girls coach, combining The big win over the The 1977 Dixie Belles In the summer of 1978, I Girls state director Buddy Other teams were from a unique formula of firm- Florida champ gave the World Series drew big crowds followed Columbus teams Suggs and district director Bartow, of Florida, Tioga of ness with fairness. He was Whiteville team a fourth- each evening, and I recall a that represented North Caro- Graolin Formyduval both Louisiana, Gautier of Mis- assisted by Phyllis Miller of round bye and an automatic lot of the Whiteville High lina in Dixie Ponytail (ages Columbus County residents of Whiteville it sissippi, Kings Mountain of Clarkton (which also entered berth in the semi-finals. football players coming by 9-12) and Dixie Debs (ages seemed to be a good move. North Carolina, Henderson a team in the Whiteville In Friday’s semi-final, the stadium following their 16-18) in World Series play at Despite several obstacles of Tennessee, Huntsville of league) and David Gurgainus Dew put his squad against evening pre-season practices. Lake Wales, Fla. Both teams Dixie Youth Baseball and other difficulties in pre- Texas and Halifax of Vir- of Whiteville. a solid Louisiana team and A lot of people showed up advanced to fourth-round paring for particular week in ginia. Play began Monday with emerged with an 11-5 win as to see what the event was all play. August, the City of Whiteville Kings Mountain had won Alabama immediately estab- Rachel Blanks pitched her about and kept coming back. A week later, Dew took put its best foot forward. the North Carolina champi- lishing itself as the top team second win of the series. One thing that helped the Columbus County Dixie In 1977, Legion Stadium onship held earlier in Tabor with an easy 15-4 win over Maxine Baldwin, Pam Davis make the World Series event Belles team to the Halifax, (referred to more so as Legion City. The Whiteville team had Florida in the opening game. and Rhonda Burns led an such a recognized success Va., for a third straight World Field at the time) was in been exempt from state tour- The Alabama girls had 11-hit Whiteville attack. was the weather. During the Series. Once again, they desperate need of renovation. nament play since it was the talent and depth at every po- In the other semi-final, entire week of the tourna- advanced to the finals where Along with trying to make World Series host team. sition, and pitching was their Alabama 13-year-old Nancy ment, there was no rain delay they fell again to the same what improvements could Prior to the Sunday eve- strong point. Thornton struck out 16 bat- or even the threat of one. It is Birmingham team. be made at the time, the field ning opening ceremonies, In the fourth and final ters and gave up only one hit highly unusual in this area of Since then, more than had to be scaled down from all of the tournament teams game of the night, Whiteville in a 19-6 rout of the Kings the country to see a tourna- 30 Dixie Girls teams from baseball dimensions to soft- were treated to a chicken bog took the field and saw a 7-0 Mountain team, which fin- ment completed without Columbus County have ad- ball size. dinner, prepared by Angus second-inning lead evapo- ished in a tie for third place the presence of inclement vanced to World Series play ... Things started coming to- Monds. rated into a near disastrous with Louisiana team. weather. and doing well when they get gether in early summer as the The opening ceremonies 18-12 loss to the Tennessee On Saturday morning, However, on Saturday af- there. city recreation department not only included addresses champs. Whiteville faced the task of ternoon following the morn- This year marks the 40th received assistance from the by Suggs, National Dixie A rash of errors and pitch- beating the Alabama team ing championship game, a anniversary of Dixie Girls Columbus County Depart- Girls Director Buddy Wade, ing shortcomings were big twice in order to gain the heavy rain fell on Columbus Softball, and once again, ment of Parks and Recre- Lieutenant Governor Jimmy contributors the loss. White- championship. County and continued until a team from our county is ation Department, headed by Green and Whiteville Mayor ville, which probably had not With its pitching force the following morning. headed to World Series play. It Dempsey Herring. Horace Whitley, but also benefitted by not playing in pretty well depleted, the host For weeks to come, our will represent its state well. Volunteers and others just the presence of a 45-mem- the state tournament, found team fell behind early as office received letters, cards There is a lot to take pride offering to help stepped up ber band from Fort Bragg itself on the verge of elimi- Alabama stormed to eight and phone calls commending in. almost daily, that provided the National nation in the second round. runs in the second inning to Continued from 1B Difficulties arose in find- Anthem and other popular The Whiteville team take full control. ing housing for all visiting music as all teams were in- dodged the bullet in Tues- Alabama rapped out 14 teams during the week, but troduced during the opening day’s round when a bases- hits in the 17-1 victory while eventually it was decided that ceremonies. loaded walk to Brenda Lorrie Greer, pitching for teams would be accommodat- Dwight Burleson served Baldwin brought her sister the first time since her win Dixie Girls Softball in the opening round of the ed at the brand-new White- as public address announcer Maxine Baldwin home in the Ponytails (11-12) ville National Guard Armory throughout the tournament bottom of the seventh inning series, allowed five White- Sweetees (ages 5-6) with meals being provided in and Harold Pait served as of- to pull out a 16-15 victory ville hits. Darlings (6-8) Belles (13-15) the Whiteville High School ficial scorer. over Texas. It was a tough way to cafeteria as well as the ball Jimmy Dale Dew of White- On Wednesday, Brenda bow out but making it to the Angels (9-10) Debs (16-18) park. ville, who had guided the Baldwin’s second home tournament championship

Tennis camp Serenity Harvey (left) and Jonathan Council take their turns on the Whiteville High School courts at a camp conducted last week by Devin Cokley. Cokley, who won three consecutive Waccamaw Conference singles championships while at Whiteville High, also played tennis at Howard University.

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, August 3, 2015 - 3-B

High school football on the first day of August

Yes, “man’s best friend” took time to attend Whiteville’s Midnight Madness practice.

Marco Torres high-steps through a drill at West Colum- WHS Coach Luke Little demonstrates how a block should bus on Saturday morning. be made.

Fred Evans secures a pass during Saturday’s West Co- lumbus football practice.

Part of the crowd that turned out for Whiteville’s mid- Whiteville works on punt coverage during their Midnight Madness drills. night practice session.

West Columbus opened practice Saturday morning with 32 players. More are expected on Monday. Tommy Bryant goes through a drill at the Vikings’ opening practice Saturday morning.

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bobby hinson construction 2014 Ford EdgE LimitEd, 3.5L V6 Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- bLadEnboro rEnt to oWn statutory upset bid period, all the auto, SYNC, heated leather, chrome 3 BR, 2 bath singlewide, $650 mo, notice of ging, lots and hedge rows with mini wheels, 31k, $27,900. Fair Bluff Ford remaining amounts are immediately excavator. Call 640-7606. limited pet policy. 910-316-9058. 910-649-7531 www.wellingtonridgehomes.com Foreclosure sale due and owing. THIRD PARTY PUR- carpentry Work CHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No FurnishEd 2 bEdroom mobile 15 SP 47 TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS job too small. Workmanship guaran- home on Princess Ann Rd., Chad. NORTH CAROLINA FOR THEIR DEED. teed. Call 642-4226. 2 br, 1 bath house Whiteville city No pets. 654-3063. COLUMBUS COUNTY Said property to be offered pursu- 2003 Yamaha V-Star. Call after 5 pm limit. $450 month, $450 deposit. Ref- Under and by virtue of a Power of ant to this Notice of Sale is being 642-0471. erences required. 910-840-0389. LarrY hinson’s backhoE Sale contained in that certain Deed offered for sale, transfer and con- All types of backhoe work, lot clear- of Trust executed by Amanda Bull- ing, sand, top soil and marl. 2 br, 1 bath LR, DR, kitchen bath veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There For rEnt Downtown Commercial Call 654-4503. unfurnished. Whiteville city limits. ard and Archie Paul Bullard to Wil- are no representations of warranty $490 month, plus $490 deposit. 910- Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. liamson and Walton, LLP, Trustee(s), relating to the title or any physical, skip’s LaWn carE & pressure ****Publisher’s Notice**** 641-1925. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. which was dated March 3, 2006 environmental, health or safety con- washing, utility tractor work, etc. Free Equal housing and recorded on March 13, 2006 in ditions existing in, on, at, or relat- estimate. 910-234-3418 opportunity 212 W. 3rd aVE-Chadbourn; 2bd. Book RB 845 at Page 701, Colum- ing to the property being offered All real estate advertised herein is 1ba.; W/D hookup, back yard, lawn subject to the Federal Fair Housing care incl; $650/mo. $650 security bus County Registry, North Carolina. for sale. This sale is made subject Act, North Carolina and Columbus deposit; first month’s rent free for Default having been made of the note to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- thereby secured by the said Deed of unpaid land transfer taxes, special gal to advertise any preference, limita- qualifying applicant, apply @ car- tion, or discrimination based on race, tretteproperties.managebuilding. notice of sale Trust and the undersigned, Trustee assessments, easements, rights color, religion, sex, handicap, familial com; contact: 252-756-2920 Services of Carolina, LLC, having of way, deeds of release, and any status or national origin, or intention J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. Suc- been substituted as Trustee in said other encumbrances or exceptions to make any such preferences, limi- 3 br housE for rent. No pets. Cred- cessor to the Storage Place, P.O. Box Deed of Trust, and the holder of the of record. To the best of the knowl- tation or discrimination. We will not 2007 dodgE chargEr RT, red, w/ it check required. Call 910-840-1318 441, Whiteville, NC 28472, will hold note evidencing said default having edge and belief of the undersigned, black interior. New tires & batteries. knowingly accept any advertising for after 6 pm. real estate which is in violation of the a public sale to dispose of various directed that the Deed of Trust be the current owner(s) of the property 91k. $14,000. 910-985-0653 law. All persons are hereby informed 3 br, 1 1/2 BATH house, car- items of personal property, pursuant foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- is/are Amanda B. Bullard. 2010 Ford taurus Limited, V6, that all dwellings advertised are avail- port, $650 month. Security deposit to the assertion of a lien for rental at stitute Trustee will offer for sale at An Order for possession of the prop- able on an equal opportunity basis. To its storage facility. SYNC, auto, hot/cold leather, sun- complain of discrimination, call HUD required. Call 910-368-6652. the courthouse door of the county erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. roof, 97k. $14,900. Fair Bluff Ford. toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. The Sale will be conducted at the courthouse where the property is 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser 910-649-7531 3 br, 1 bath house, outside stor- following Storage Facility locations: age. CH/A. $550 month, + deposit. located, or the usual and customary and against the party or parties in The Storage Place 2013 Fiat 500 pop, auto, power References required. 910-368-6652, location at the county courthouse possession by the clerk of superior pkg, Bluetooth, alloys, 4 wheel abs 840-1433. 325 Strawberry Blvd. for conducting the sale on August court of the county in which the prop- Chadbourn, NC 28431 brakes. 32k. $12,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 2 bEdroom, 1 bath newly refin- 18, 2015 at 1:00PM, and will sell to erty is sold. Any person who occu- 659 cedar branch rd, Chadbourn 910-649-7531 ished house, new hardwood floors. The Storage Place the highest bidder for cash the fol- pies the property pursuant to a rental 3BR. 2ba. bonus room; W/D hook- Located in Chadbourn. 625-5626. 210 7th Ave lowing described property situated agreement entered into or renewed 2013 Ford Fusion sE, turbo, auto, up, private, security system, large Chadbourn, NC 28431 SYNC, heated leather, 44k. $17,900. yard; water & lawn care incl; $850mo. in Columbus County, North Caro- on or after October 1, 2007, may, The Storage Place Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 $850 deposit; first month’s rent free lina, to wit: after receiving the notice of sale, ter- for qualifying applicant, apply @ car- 213 E. Main St. Beginning at a stake in the South minate the rental agreement upon 10 2013 nissan aLtima 2.5 S, 4 dr, 2008 76x16 WindzonE II, Excellent tretteproperties.managebuilding. Whiteville, NC 28472 edge of the A.C.L. Railroad right of days’ written notice to the landlord. intelli-key w/push-button start, 23k. condition. $31,900. Oakwood Homes com; office contact: 252-756-2920 Date of Sale: August 8, 2015 way, Billie Nance and wife’s North- The notice shall also state that upon $15,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 910-654-4128 Time of Sale: east corner of the Minnie William- termination of a rental agreement, FurnishEd housE For rEnt. 325 Strawberry Blvd: 10:00 am 2014 chEVY cruzE Ltz, turbo, $750 per month. Deposit and refer- son lands conveyed to them by deed the tenant is liable for rent due under dispLaY modEL homE saLE. 4 210 7th Ave: Immediately following auto, Touch-Screen, sunroof, 23k. beautiful doublewide, ready to sell. ences required. 910-642-4923 from Minnie Nora Nance in the fall of the rental agreement prorated to the Strawberry Blvd sale $18,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 Save thousands. Oakwood Homes of 1958, and runs with said Billie Nance effective date of the termination. 213 E. Main St. Whiteville immediately , auto, Touch- Chadbourn. 910-654-4128. and wife’s line South 6 degrees 15 If the trustee is unable to convey title 2014 kia souL + following 7th Ave Sale Screen navigation, reverse camera, minutes East 132.6 feet to a stake; to this property for any reason, the alloys, 20k. $18,900. Fair Bluff Ford. Unit #098 Lona Coe thence North 83 degrees East 56.2 sole remedy of the purchaser is the 910-649-7531 2 bEdroom apartmEnt. No pets. Unit #311 Anna Shipman feet to a stake; thence North 49 return of the deposit. Reasons of Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call Unit #315 James Powell degrees 45 minutes East 48.6 feet such inability to convey include, but rEsort propErtiEs 642-4049. Unit #332 Monica Stribling to a stake; thence North 3 degrees are not limited to, the filing of a bank- motEL For saLE Unit #402 Michael Williamson 30 minutes East 87.7 feet to a stake ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- VILLAGE OAKS APARTMENTS Unit #425 Sabrina Oliver N. Myrtle Beach SC. Positive cash Quality affordable housing for the in the Southern edge of the A.C.L. tion of the sale and reinstatement 1975 gmc ton truck. 1995 Monte Posted this 17th day of July, 2015 flow principals only. Call Ken Wells elderly/disabled and family in Railroad right of way; thence west- of the loan without the knowledge Carlo Z-34. Call after 5 pm 910-642- Coastal Business Brokers 843-241- J. Lionel Todd Investments, Inc. 0471. Bladenboro. Immediate open - wardly with said right of way 111 feet of the trustee. If the validity of the 4676 ings for one and two bedroom (successor to The Storage Place) to the beginning, and being the home sale is challenged by any party, the 1984 dodgE ram, 6 cyl. 3.7L. apartments. No application fee - July 27, August 3, 2015 in which Minnie Nora Nance now trustee, in their sole discretion, if they $1,200. Call 910-640-7138 Application processed imme - resides in the Town of Cerro Gordo, believe the challenge to have merit, diately. Rent based on income. notice of sale North Carolina. may request the court to declare 2014 Ford F-150 xL reg cab 4x2 Central heat/air, onsite laundry long bed, power pack, trailer hitch, 1.29 ac. Nice wooded lot on Whitehall The above tract being the Second the sale to be void and return the facility, after-hours emergency Modern Self-Storage, PO Box 458, 12k. $23,500. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- Rd., Hallsboro. Perks for 4 bedrooms. maintenance service, all electric Tract as described in that certain deposit. The purchaser will have no Whiteville, NC 28472 will hold a pub- 649-7531 Owner financing available.$14.999. appliances. Water, sewer, and deed dated March 11, 1959 from further remedy. Call 704-502-9489. 910-575-6273 trash collection included with rent. lic sale to dispose of various items Minnie Nora Nance to B. W. Nance, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC of personal property, pursuant to the 10 (1) acrE lots. $1,000 each. 20 Twenty minutes to Elizabethtown Trustee for Bobby Nance. For further Substitute Trustee assertion of a lien for rental at Mod- acre wooded lots, $500 per lot. Call and Lumberton, NC. Location 303 information on title see the Estate of Brock & Scott, PLLC, Pecan St. 2K, Bladenboro, NC. ern Self-Storage facility. Items will be Bobby Ray Nance, as appears in the , 2.5L 1 910-228-6228, Charles Collier. Attorneys for 2012 Ford EscapE xLt Apply in person at 303 Pecan sold individually and in bulk. auto, alloy wheels, 56k, $16,900. Fair Estate Files of the Clerk of Superior Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC LakE WaccamaW WatErFront Street, Apt. 2K, Bladenboro, NC. Sale will be conducted at storage Court for Columbus County in File 5431 Oleander Drive Bluff Ford 910-649-7531 Lot for sale. Call 910-642-8527. Office: 910-863-4365. facility located at: #98 E 369, and the Trustee File in ref- Suite 200 2013 Ford EconoLinE 350 Super Lot For saLE at North Lakes. 10 West 6th Street erence to the Trust of Bobby Nance Wilmington, NC 28403 Duty XLT, loaded, keyless, 38k. Beautiful views. Call 910-642-8527. Tabor City, NC appearing in 89 E 9. The authority of PHONE: (910) 392-4988 $23,800. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 Date of Sale: August 8, 2015 the Grantors to convey this proper- FAX: (910) 392-8587 Lot For saLE: Williams Township/ Time of Sale: 10:00 AM Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- ty is derived from a Consent Order File No.: 15-00051-FC01 Items to be sold: Personal belongings ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. entered by the Honorable D. Jack August 3, 10, 2015 and furnishing belonging to: Hooks, Jr. in 99 CVS 337, reference Lots on saLE T323A Derrick Vereen to which files are made for more par- 2 bEdroom mobiLE homE, East- notice of service 1/2 acre lots on mary b White T307A Edna Batten ticularity as to the terms and condi- rd. on left from new hope. For over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. T101 Robert Wooster of process by 642-4049. tions therein stated. month of July: Extra discount with T112 Diane Faulk cash payment. road frontage lots Being the same property conveyed publication T320 Kia Vandekolk $20,000, 2 lots in back $15,000, 3 in 2 bEdroom, 1 bath, No pets, Secu- to Mary Catherine Nance by deed back $12,000. owner finance avail- rity deposit required. By appointment T342 Jackie Vereen dated October 13, 2000 and record- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA able w/down payment. contact only. 910-640-7138 T419 Deloris Burgess ed in Book 643, Page 93, Columbus quality 843-267-4996. T105 William Loika County Registry. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 2 br, 1 bath mobile home. N. T418 Philip Smith IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Hallsboro area. No pets. References Save and except any releases, deeds T305 Avery Bell TICE required. 910-640-9435, 642-5801 of release or prior conveyances of T212 Shantell Dozier record. SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 15 CVS 693 ford 3 br, 1 1/2 bath, all appliances, T408 Lydell Scott Said property is commonly known bEautiFuL 3 br doublewide on T311A Samantha Miller DYNA JOHNSTON, large lot. For more info call Oakwood on 1/2 acre fenced yard. Close to as 210 Main Street, Cerro Gordo, T402 Jonathan Spivey Plaintiff, Homes. 910-654-4128 Walmart. $450 month + deposit. NC 28430. August free with deposit and refer- T308 Denise Tungate A cash deposit (no personal checks) vs. .com Land For saLE - 3 acres and 8 ences. For more info or to view call JORDAN H. TRIP, T317A Michael Stephens of five percent (5%) of the purchase 910-770-2407 after 6pm 910-642-7121 tenths. Call 910-647-4411. T317B Michelle Coleman price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dol- Defendant. Modern Self Storage lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, TO THE DEFENDANT: By. W.D. Brooks, Jr. will be required at the time of the JORDAN H. TRIP July 30, August 3, 2015 sale. Following the expiration of the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, pursuant to Rule 4(j1) of the North Caroli- na Rules of Civil Procedure, that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the Office of the No need to fetch, Clerk of Superior Court of Colum- bus County on June 16, 2015, in the above-entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is a claim for we’ll bring it to you monetary damages based on motor vehicle negligence. You are required Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry to make defense to such pleadings no later than September 5, 2015, facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site said date being 40 days from the management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or first publication of this Notice, and stop by today to find out about our move in specials and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking relief against you will apply our availability. Let us help you move into your new home! to the Court for the relief sought. This the 23 day of July, 2015. WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, EKSTER Covey Run Apartments & MOSS, PLLC 910-640-1656 ATTORNEYS FOR THE PLAINTIFF P.O. BOX 457 TABOR CITY, NORTH CAROLINA Covey Run II Apartments 28463 Home Delivery 910-640-2438 TELEPHONE NO. (910) 653-2082 BY: Save $30 off Office Hours are: Paul J. 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Notice of to O. Richard Wright, Jr., Trustee bus County, North Carolina, in Book lic auction on the 14th day of August, feet from N.C.G.S. Monument “City” NOTICE TO CREDITORS dated March 4, 2003, and recorded 725 at Page 537 (“Deed of Trust”), 2015 at 12:00 p.m. on the steps of [N=l44,397.39’ and E=2,037,263.38], Having qualified as Administratrix Substitute in Book 725, Page 537, Columbus because of default in the failure to the Columbus County Courthouse, and said beginning point being North of the estate of James W. Pegese, Trustee’s Sale of County Registry carry out or perform the stipulations 113 Courthouse Square, Whiteville, 1 degree 18 minutes 40 seconds deceased, late of Columbus County, C. Martin Scott, Substitute Trustee, and agreements therein contained, North Carolina, the real property West 32.95 feet from a PK nail set in the undersigned hereby notifies all per- Real Estate See Substitution of Trustee as pursuant to the demand of the owner (including any improvements there- the corner of the sidewalk located in sons having claims against the estate recorded in Book 1104 at Page 342, and holder of the indebtedness on) with a property address of 101 the Northeast corner of the intersec- of said decedent to present them STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Columbus County Registry secured by said Deed of Trust and Live Oak Street, Tabor City, North tion of Railroad Street and Live Oak to the undersigned within three (3) COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Under and by virtue of the power and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Carolina, 28463, and more particu- Street); thence from said beginning months from the date of the first pub- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE authority contained in that certain Superior Court for Columbus Coun- larly described in the Deed of Trust point running North 88 degrees 40 lication, or this notice will be pleaded SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION Deed of Trust executed and delivered ty, North Carolina, entered in this and on Exhibit 1 attached hereto minutes 10 seconds East 131.94 in bar of their recovery. All persons 15 SP 44 by Mark Wright, single, dated March foreclosure proceeding, the under- which descriptions are incorporated feet to an Iron Stake (passing over indebted to said estate will please In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the 4, 2003 and recorded in the Office signed, C. Martin Scott, Substitute by reference herein. This sale may be an Iron Stake Line Marker 88.53 feet make immediate payment. Deed of Trust of Mark Wright, single of the Register of Deeds for Colum- Trustee, will expose for sale at pub- held up to one (1) hour after the time from the drill hole); thence South 1 This the 20th day of July, 2015. set forth in this Notice. degree 24 minutes 50 seconds East Judy S. McKoy The real property to be offered pur- 32.95 feet to a drill hole in the South- Administratrix of the estate of suant to this Notice of Sale is being ern edge of the sidewalk located on James W. Pegese offered for sale, transfer and convey- the Northern side of Live Oak Street 5099 Chadbourn Hwy NOW YOUR ance “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither (allowing 5 feet for the width of the Chadbourn, NC 28431 the Substitute Trustee nor the holder sidewalk and said drill hole being July 20, 27, August 3, 10, 2015 of the Note secured by the Deed of South 88 degrees 40 minutes 10 sec- Trust being foreclosed or the officers, onds West 30.00 feet from another NOTICE TO CREDITORS AD CAN Having qualified as Co-Administra- directors, attorneys, employees, drill hole in the Southern edge of the tors of the Estate of Sherry Lesain agents or authorized representatives sidewalk); thence South 88 degrees Gore Haywood, deceased, of Colum- of either the Substitute Trustee or the 40 minutes 10 seconds West 132 feet bus County, State of North Carolina, holder of the Note make any repre- with the Southern edge of the side- the undersigned does pursuant to sentation or warranty relating to the walk to a PK nail set in the corner of N.C.G.S. § 28A-14-1 hereby notify all title or any physical, environmental, the sidewalk located in the Northeast persons, firms, associations or cor- health or safety conditions existing corner of the intersection of Railroad porations having claims against the REACH ALL OF in, on, at or relating to the real prop- Street and Live Oak Street; thence estate of the said decedent to present erty being offered for sale and any North 1 degree 18 minutes 40 sec- them to the undersigned on or before and all responsibilities or liabilities onds West 32.95 feet to the begin- the 25th day of October, 2015, or this arising out of or in any way relating ning point and being the Southern notice will be pleaded in bar of their to any such conditions are expressly portion of Lot No. 8, all of Lot No. recovery. All persons, firms, associa- disclaimed. 9, and the remaining southern por- tions or corporations indebted to the The real property will be sold sub- tion of Lot No. 16 shown on that NORTH said estate will please make payment ject to any and all prior and superior certain plat prepared for Andy Lefler immediately. deeds of trust, mortgages and liens, by Robert D. Inman, R.L.S., on July This the 24th day of July, 2015. restrictions, easements and other 21, 1986, recorded in Plat Book 44, Atheia Bellamy matters of record, if any, and to all Page 8, Columbus County Registry, Susan B. Powers unpaid ad valorem taxes and special and being part of Tract No. 1, all of Co-Administrators of the Estate of assessments, if any, which became Tract No. 2, and the remaining south- CAROLINA a lien subsequent to the recordation Sherry Lesain Gore Haywood ern portion of Tract No. 3 described JOHN ALAN HIGH, PLLC of the Deed of Trust. Further, this in that certain deed by and between Attorney at Law real property will be sold subject to J.M. Soles and wife, Gertrude Soles, 102 Courthouse Square the right, if any, of the United States grantors, and Eldred Waddell, grant- Whiteville NC 28472 of America to redeem the above- ee, dated January 13, 1971, and Telephone: (910) 640-2111 described real property for a peri- recorded in Deed Book 260, Page 89, Facsimile: (910) 212-7333 FOR ONLY od of one hundred and twenty (120) Columbus County Registry. July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2015 days following the date when the final For further chain of title, reference upset bid period has expired. is made to deed dated April 20, NOTICE TO CREDITORS An Order for possession of the prop- 1990 from Eldred Waddell and his STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. wife, Vera W. Waddell to Harold Jef- 15-E-200 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser frey Grainger (aka Jeffrey Grainger) COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and against the party or parties in and wife, Pixie L. Grainger filed on ELIZABETH S. MAGENBAUER, possession by the clerk of superi- April 26, 1990 at 2:40 p.m. in Book KATHARINE S. FORT, AND GLENN W. or court of the county in which the 410, Page 402, Columbus County SLEDGE have qualified as Co-Exec- $ property is sold. Any person who Registry. utors of the Estate of KATHARINE C. occupies the property pursuant to For further certainty of the descrip- SLEDGE, late of Columbus County, a rental agreement entered into or tion of the above tract, reference is and this is to notify all persons having renewed on or after October 1, 2007, made to that certain map recorded claims against said Estate to present may, after receiving the notice of sale, in Plat Book 44, Page 8, Colum- them to the undersigned on or before terminate the rental agreement upon bus County Registry, with that map October 12, 2015, pursuant to North 10 days written notice to the land- being incorporated herewith by ref- Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, lord. Upon termination of a rental erence for further certainty of the or this notice shall be pled in bar of agreement, the tenant is liable for description. their recovery. All persons indebted rent due under the rental agreement 375 For chain of title, reference is made to said Estate will please make imme- 25 WORDS prorated to the effective date of the to Deed recorded in Book 545, Page diate payment to the undersigned at termination. 363, Columbus County Registry. the following address: The record owner of the above- August 3, 10, 2015 This the 13th day of July, 2015. $10 each additional word described real property as reflect- ELIZABETH S. MAGENBAUER, ed on the records of the Columbus Notice of Service Co-Executor County Register of Deeds not more 2713 TITLEIST DR. than ten (10) days prior to the posting of Process by SALEM, VA 24153 of this Notice is Mark Wright. Publication KATHARINE S. FORT Any successful bidder may be Co-Executor required to deposit with the Substi- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 404 FAIRWAY RD. tute Trustee immediately upon con- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29572 clusion of the sale a cash deposit of COUNTY OF COLUMBUS GLENN W. SLEDGE, the greater of five percent (5%) of the DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Co-Executor and Resident Process amount of the bid or seven hundred FILE NO.: 14 CV 1584 Agent fifty dollars ($750.00). Any success- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and 143 BAYSHORE DR. ful bidder shall be required to tender CITY OF WHITEVILLE, PARKTON, NC 28371 the full balance of the purchase price Plaintiffs C. Greg Williamson so bid in cash or certified check at Vs. Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP the time the Substitute Trustee ten- VANESSA D. FREEMAN; BRANCH Attorneys at Law ders to him a deed for the property BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, P.O. Box 1467 or attempts to tender such deed, Beneficiary (Lienholder); RALPH T. Whiteville, NC 28472 and should said successful bidder BEASON, Beneficiary (Lienholder), July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2015. fail to pay the full balance of the Defendant purchase price so bid at that time, To VANESSA D. FREEMAN and to NOTICE TO CREDITORS BLANKET he shall remain liable as provided in STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA RALPH T. BEASON (Lienholder), North Carolina General Statute Sec- above named Defendants: 15-E-216 tion 45-21.30. The owner and holder Take notice that a pleading seeking COUNTY OF COLUMBUSThe under- of the indebtedness secured by the relief against the Defendant VAN- signed, GEORGE W. HOLT, has quali- Deed of Trust may make a credit bid. ESSA D. FREEMAN and naming you fied as Admnistrator of the Estate of Should the property be purchased as a Defendant has been filed in the MARTHA TODD HOLT, late of Colum- by a third party, that party must pay NORTH above entitled action. The nature of bus County, and this is to notify all the tax of Forty Five Cents ($0.45) the relief being sought is as follows: persons having claims against said per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Tax Foreclosure for the collection of Estate to present them to the under- required by N.C.G.S. Section 7A-308 past due Columbus County and the signed on or before October 12, 2015, (a)(1). City of Whiteville, NC property taxes. pursuant to North Carolina General This sale will be held open ten (10) You are required to make defense Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall days for upset bids as required by to such pleading not later than the be pled in bar of their recovery. All CAROLINA law. persons indebted to said Estate will 31st day of August, 2015, said date IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PRO- being 40 days from the first publica- please make immediate payment TECTION OF THE BANKRUPT- tion of this notice and upon your fail- to the undersigned at the following CY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DIS- OVER 99 ure to do so the party seeking service address: CHARGED AS A RESULT OF A against you will apply to the court for This the 13th day of July, 2015. BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS the relief sought. GEORGE W. HOLT NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSU- This the 16th day of July, 2015. 207 HIGH STREET ANT TO A STATUTORY REQUIRE- NEWSPAPERS WILLIAM E. WOOD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 MENT AND FOR INFORMATION- ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS C. Greg Williamson AL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Attorneys at Law COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT WITH A TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 P.O. Box 1467 TO COLLECT, ASSESS OR RECOV- STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Whiteville, NC 28472 ER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE July 20, 27, August 3, 2015 July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2015. DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. COMBINED This the 14th day of July, 2015. NOTICE TO CREDITORS s/ C. Martin Scott Having qualified as Administratrix of NOTICE TO CREDITORS C. Martin Scott, Substitute Trustee the Estate of Brandy Lucretia Mem- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA 136 Washington Street ory, deceased, of Columbus County, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS CIRCULATION Post Office Box 1467 State of North Carolina, the under- The undersigned, BEVERLY A. Whiteville, NC 28472 signed does pursuant to N.C.G.S. § EDWARDS, has qualified as Admin- Telephone: (910) 642-7151 28A-14-1 hereby notify all persons, istratrix CTA of the Estate of MARIE EXHIBIT 1 firms, associations or corporations EDWARDS, late of Columbus County, OVER Beginning at a drill hole in the West- having claims against the estate of and this is to notify all persons having ern edge of the sidewalk on the East the said decedent to present them claims against said Estate to present side of Railroad Street (said begin- to the undersigned on or before the them to the undersigned on or before ning point being North 16 degrees 12th day of October, 2015, or this October 27, 2015, pursuant to North MILLION 5 minutes 30 seconds East 161.31 notice will be pleaded in bar of their Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, recovery. All persons, firms, associa- or this notice shall be pled in bar of tions or corporations indebted to the their recovery. All persons indebted said estate will please make payment to said Estate will please make imme- SHORT immediately. diate payment to the undersigned at Call Advertising This the 8th day of July, 2015. the following address: BROS. Marsha D. Autry, This the 27th day of July, 2015. Administratrix of the Estate of BEVERLY A. EDWARDS, RENT-A-CAR Brandy Lucretia Memory ADMINISTRATRIX CTA James E. Hill, jr., PLLC 609 Kings Road Attorney at Law Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-4104 $ 95 109 Courthouse Square Williamson, Walton & Scott, L.L.P. DAILY Whiteville, NC 28472 Attorneys at Law 19 Telephone: (910) 642-8136 P. O. Box 1467 Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville Facsimile: (910) 640-2101 Whiteville, NC 28472 The News Reporter July 27, August 3, 10, 17, 2015 642-4175 July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 2015 8B -- The News Reporter, Monday, August 3, 2015 Lumberton F ord.c om

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