“When does high school rWilliamson looking forward to another football season start?” big challenge as Viking head football US “Who pays for the stop- coach. rSouth Columbus falls to Dunn lights in front of Jeferson again to tie for third place in state Dixie Plaza.” Youth Majors tourney. Sports Ask See answers on page 11-A. See page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Tursday forReporter the County of Columbus and her people. Monday, August 1, 2011 Candidates More than lining up in Volume 121, Number 9 Whiteville, North Carolina Whiteville, 10,000 leave 50 Cents lake races county daily nSome races still lack Inside Today competition. for work 3-A By JEFFERSON WEAVER By NICOLE CARTRETTE rAudit reveals Staff Writer Staff Writer no problems Several hopefuls have First in a series. at hospital. signed up for the mayoral and Job creation. town board seats on the fall Again and again it emerges a priority for 9-A ballot in Lake Waccamaw and the county and desire of residents. It’s no rSales tax holiday Whiteville. surprise that jobs and the economy are a key Filing for the two towns component of the county’s comprehensive this weekend. started July 25, since both land use plan being drafted. rCounty’s senior towns use districts rather than Each issue of The News Reporter in com- at-large elections. Lake Wacca- ing weeks will share information about jobs, population maw has east and west wards, the economy and other data included in the growing. and Whiteville has districts. county’s draft plan being prepared by Holland Incumbent Lynn Cain is Consulting Planners. Today’s article on com- currently the only candidate muters is the first in the series. DIDYOB? to file for the East Ward at Lake John Allen, 29, of Hallsboro, left Colum- Waccamaw. Melvin Barnhill bus County to go to work with a dredge boat Did you observe ... has filed to run for the West company out of Charleston, S.C., when he was Ward seat on the fall ballot. younger. About five years, ago he lost his job Danaka Honeycutt Those two seats are the only when the company went out of business. Al- taping a music video ones open on the fall ballot. with students Friday In Whiteville, Mayor Terry See 10,000, page 2-A Mann was unopposed Fri- at Whiteville High day, but veteran District One School? ... Groggy, Councilmen Robert Leder and sleepy WHS Band Howard Jones are being chal- Courthouse lenged by Patrina Wright. Dis- members showing up trict Two Councilman Jimmy early this morning for Clarida was unopposed Friday. Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist drawings to the start of this week’s The filing deadline for town of- fices at the lake and Whiteville Refreshing jump band camp? ... Parents See candidates, page 3-A Bobby Gore of Chadbourn, Daniel Gibson of Loris and Sam Gore of be unveiled and students looking Nakina leap off the bridge above Big Creek to cool off from the heat over back-to-school Friday afternoon. supplies at area stores, Multiple users, tonight but waiting for this single meter? By NICOLE CARTRETTE weekend’s tax free Sponsors make new Take Staff Writer holiday before making Prepare to Plans to present schematic drawings for the their purchases? ... new Columbus County Courthouse annex to pay more the Lake events possible be located behind the county’s administration With the help of three area busi- ans, and some are still in the military building top tonight’s commissioner agenda. By JEFFERSON WEAVER nesses, the increasingly popular La- and the National Guard,” she said. It will be the first public peek at plans for Worth Noting Staff Writer bor Day weekend fitness event Take “We surely will enjoy saying thanks the 40,000-square-foot courthouse commis- Tuesday, August 2 the Lake will expand this year with to them in this small way.” The picnic sioners agreed in a 5-2 vote to build earlier Te Columbus County Board of Whiteville water customers a tribute to veterans and a fourth lunch will be a cool meal of healthful this year. Education will meet in special ses- who use single meters for mul- endurance event. sandwiches and snacks. Commissioners voted then to approve a sion at 2 p.m. at the Bummin’ Hole tiple units will see their rates Columbus Transport ambulance Preceding Take the Lake by one $15 million project to include construction of Lodge in Whiteville. At 4 p.m., the remain the same, regardless of service and First Citizens Bank have week, serious endurance athletes will a new annex and renovation of the historic board will recess and reconvene at occupancy, after Sept. 1. 4:40 p.m. in regular session at the teamed up for a special meal for veter- have their engines running for Take courthouse. The decision came after years Columbus County Board of Educa- The city council Tuesday ans and active-duty military person- the Lake X-TREME! all around Lake of pressure from state officials and the Rural tion in Whiteville. approved doing away with a nel. What could be called the “Victory Waccamaw on Aug. 27. Several people Courts Commission due to overcrowding, se- longstanding practice of ad- of Health; Battle of the Bulge” lunch will attempt to complete all four Take curity concerns and a lack of facilities at the Tursday, August 4 justing water rates based on nearly 100-year old courthouse. Te Whiteville City Schools Board of after the Walk/Run Saturday will fea- the Lake Personal Endurance Chal- Education will meet for budget and occupancy. ture healthful foods and will be free lenges in a single day, and they will be In the first phase of the project, the county personnel at 6:30 p.m. in the board City Manager Larry Faison to veterans and active-duty personnel hosted by Black’s Tire Service. will demolish the current parks and recreation room of the Central Services Build- asked the board to approve the participants. “We like the serious challenge and probation buildings and erect the two- ing at 107 W. Walter St. change at a previous meeting “We’ve served our community for that this event offers,” said Ricky story annex that will house three courtrooms, of the council. Tuesday, he years,” said Randy Guyton of Colum- Benton Jr. “and we love competition, the clerks’ office and other support staff. Both Monday, August 8 requested the board to make bus Transport. “And we’ve always especially for the health of Columbus of the old buildings to be demolished are Te Whiteville City Schools Board of the change. former jails. Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. in been interested in the better health County.” BTS and the Benton family the board room of the Central Ser- Faison explained that he of the county. So we’re excited that have long been supporters of athlet- The first phase is estimated to cost, along vices Building at 107 W. Walter St. had discovered the “unusual we’re able to take part in Take the ics around the state and of the N.C. with design fees, about $8 million. While there and problematic” policy while Lake in some way.” Boys and Girls Homes, so they are a has been some discussion of the county using reviewing the city code. Misty Garrell of First Citizens natural fit for Take the Lake. some of its fund balance (at perhaps an all- Under the old rule, Faison Bank noted that the tribute to veter- But they are also heavily into time high) to pay toward the project, Colum- County Deaths explained, boarding houses, ans was meaningful to her corpora- racing, with their Ricky Benton bus County Manager Bill Clark said financing mobile home parks and apart- tion. Racing cars and trucks, and unlike of the full amount is likely. Whiteville ment houses created by sub- “Many of our customers are veter- Parking issues also must be worked out. James Carl Biddix See Take Lake, page 2-A Edmund Alan Clewis See Meters, page 3-A See Courthouse, page 2-A Ellie Lavern Leigh Miriam Johnson McGraw Clarendon Benjamin A. Stephens GOP redistricting plans now law nDOJ preclearance next U.S. Congress amendments made to the map but step. Columbus County remains in not without multiple attempts. In Index Congressional District 7 but Rep. the House the map vote was along By NICOLE CARTRETTE Mike McIntyre, the Lumberton party lines with 68 in support and Editorials ...... 10-A Staff Writer Democrat who has held the seat 51 opposed. Rep. Dewey Hill of Obituaries ...... 8-A since the late 1990s, doesn’t. Lake Waccamaw voted with fel- Redistricting maps that in some In the redistricting map adopt- low Democrats in opposition to Sports ...... 1-B ed, very little of Robeson County the measure. Sen. Bill Rabon, of Crime ...... 4-A instances significantly change the shape and landscape of the state’s remains in Congressional District Southport, a member of the re- Lifestyles...... 5-A congressional and state House and 7. districting committee, voted with Senate districts aren’t just ideas Johnston, Sampson, Duplin, fellow Republicans in support. anymore. parts of Lenoir, a bit of Hoke According to legislative data the They have become law but and all of Bladen, Columbus and voter make-up of the new District several groups and a number of Brunswick make up the district. 7 is about 43 percent Democrat, 33 Democrats are threatening law- Parts of New Hanover are included percent Republican and 23 unaf- suits over districts that they say with downtown Wilmington and filiated. disenfranchise minority voters surrounding areas excluded along N.C. Senate or unjustly split certain counties. with most of Pender County with Columbus County won’t share Republican redistricting lead- the exception of the coastal areas a state senator with Brunswick ers say the maps are fair and drawn that are assigned to District 7. and Pender counties any longer Democrats failed to get any N.C. Senate District 13 as enacted by legisla- according to the law. See Districts, page 2-A tion adopted last week. 2-A – The News Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011

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The courthouse committee had discussed the possibility of purchasing additional land for parking but that was not August 1, 2011 a matter the commissioners took up. Whiteville.com A significant portion of the Reader county’s parking areas, which are insufficient on heavy court Photos days, will be taken up by the new building. One option is for the county to negotiate with the city to use a grassy lot behind the city’s water tower near Smith Street for courthouse parking. The county also owns a lot behind the county’s D.A. office. “Cute Akita -- sleeping so Under current projections good” Clark said relocation of offices Submitted by: Zoe Duncan housed in the buildings, such as probation and parole and Whiteville.com parks and recreation, would Biser Ball not begin until spring of 2012 – when construction begins. Sports Trivia Construction documents Question #108: The 1996 are to be completed by the Whiteville Post 137 base- year-end. ball team won the state In February, the board of American Legion cham- commissioners voted 5-2 in N.C. House District 46 as enacted by legislation adopted U.S. Congressional District 7 as enacted by legislation pionship and advanced support of the project pro- last week. adopted last week. to the Southeast Region- posed by a courthouse com- al World Series where mittee that had met for several it placed third. At what months. Commissioners Ricky Districts North Carolina college Bullard and James Prevatte Continued from page 1-A was the regional tourna- were opposed. ment held? The undesignated fund bal- under the legislation enacted. crat, 12.7 percent Republican included in the new district. fall under Section 5 of the Answer: Find the answer ance of the county was re- Columbus County is removed and 15 percent unaffiliated. Legislative data indicates act that addresses minority today, at Whiteville.com, in ported to be more than $17 from Senate District 8, now N.C. House that Democrats have a 67 voter protections. Columbus our Sports Section. million at the time of the vote. Estimates on financing the represented by Rabon, and is State House District 20 percent voter majority in the County is not one of those full $15 million at less than 5 paired with Robeson County will soon be history – for district. Slightly less than 16 counties. Whiteville.com percent interest would cost in Senate District 13. Columbus County voters, at percent of registered voters The state may also seek That district is currently least. Columbus County no are Republican and about 17 approval through a lawsuit. The Number the county about $1.3 million per year. represented by Michael Wal- longer remains in the district percent are unaffiliated in Under the U.S. Constitu- Other items on the com- ters, a Proctorville Democrat. with a portion of Brunswick the new District 46. tion citizens are afforded missioners agenda include Rabon said weeks ago the County but remains whole Redistricting bills cannot equal representation –mean- approval of a grant for the senate proposal that cuts with small portions of Bladen be vetoed by the governor ing districts must be redrawn 592 sheriff’s department, approval Columbus County out of his and Robeson mixed in creat- but must receive approval following each census (every Number of photographs of a landfill gas collection senatorial district and com- ing the new House District or preclearance under the 10 years) to accommodate submitted to date by our system contract to be paid bines it with Robeson County 46. G.L. Pridgen, a Robeson federal Voting Rights act usu- readers in the Readers for with a grant and a zoning is ideal based on population County Republican, currently ally done via the U.S. Justice Nicole Cartrette Photos section of White- request to change residential and meets “all the criteria”. represents District 46. Department. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 ville.com since we began and agriculture lands at the Of voters in the new Dis- Rep. Dewey Hill, a Lake Specifically there are 40 [email protected] the feature in November, Southeast Regional Industrial trict 13, 72 percent are Demo- Waccamaw Democrat, is also counties in the state that 2008. Park to light industrial. Maintenance will give an update, economic development Whiteville.com 10,000 is seeking a public hearing on Continued from page 1-A Reader three incentive grants for exist- Comment ing industries, commissioners will consider a resolution in len came home to Columbus my neighbors drive to New each and some 2,529 were where we have work close to “If I was ever charged an opposition to possible merger County but found it difficult Hanover for work,” Littleton noted as coming from “other home,” he added. availability fee for some- of small community colleges to find a good paying job lo- said. “New Hanover County areas.” Data pulled from the Bu- thing I did not request, in the state, and an amend- cally. was just closer.” County Commissioner reau of Economic Analysis need or want I would see ment to the Cerro Gordo Fire “There was really nothing Allen and Littleton’s job Charles McDowell of Old shows that from 2005 to 2009, you in court!” and Rescue contract to give the Submitted by: whan- here that paid well,” Allen commutes are not unique. Dock doesn’t find those fig- the per capita income in squad more time to reach EMT- [email protected] in said. “Georgia Pacific was They are just two of possibly ures too surprising. His area Columbus County is well Intermediate certification as of the county is in close prox- below the state and national response to our story; Board required by 2009 contracts. about to close here and Inter- more than 10,430 workers toys with swapping water tax Columbus County public national Paper wasn’t hiring who live in Columbus County imity to beaches in North average. for availability fee. utilities has decided it is more at the time.” but work elsewhere, accord- and South Carolina. In 2009, the per capita economically feasible to con- At the suggestion of a ing to a draft comprehensive McDowell said several in income totaled $29,822 com- tinue contracting out mowing friend he applied for a posi- plan Columbus County is his community work at the pared with $34,879 for the Whiteville.com services and is requesting tion with Smithfield Packing putting together that will beaches, in construction jobs state and $39,635 for the coun- Poll Question a contract with McQueen’s in Tar Heel, was hired, and focus on land use. out-of-state or in other fields try. Columbus County re- of the Week Nursery be adopted to mow has worked his way up to an Based on U.S. Census outside the county. “Several mains one of several Tier I How many bones have you about 16 acres monthly at $781 electrical supervisory posi- Data, the report indicates travel out-of-state for work,” counties in the state as desig- broken or fractured (your per month. tion. He drives from Halls- that in 2008 a total of 10,439 McDowell said. “We do have nated by the N.C. Department own...)? The board meets tonight boro daily. Columbus County workers quite a few. of Commerce. That means it (Aug. 1) at 6:30 p.m. at the Allen said quite a few of traveled out of the county “It would be so wonder- is one of the most economi- It looks like most of our Dempsey Herring Courthouse his friends who attended for work. For every person ful to live in an ideal world cally stressed. readers have lived fairly Annex at 112 West Smith Street college in the Raleigh area who lives and works in the safe lives, with exactly half in Whiteville. stayed there for work in county (10,290), there is one Nicole Cartrette of them responding that their respective fields after who lives here but works 910-642-4104 ext. 225 they have never broken graduation someplace else (10,439). Guideway to [email protected] a bone. A little more than Nicole Cartrette 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Vicki Littleton, 42, of In 2008, nearly half of one-third have only broken Delco, worked at the for- those who lived in Columbus host open house one or two bones, and 12 [email protected] mer Hill’s grocery store in County but worked elsewhere Guideway Elementary percent have broken three, Riegelwood when she was a were working in Horry Coun- School will host an open house four or fve. A mere two per- teenager but when it came ty, S.C. (1,561), New Hanover on Monday, Aug. 22 from 4:30 Correction cent, or four people, said In a press release last to secure a full-time job later County (1,449), Brunswick until 6:30 p.m. they have broken between week about Opening Doors Take Lake in life, she didn’t hesitate to County (1,035), Wake County All members of the com- six and 10 bones, and half Continued from page 1-A Pre-school, it was stated look in nearby New Hanover (971) or Bladen County (829). munity are encouraged to visit of that many have “lost that the school was the only County. For every two jobs found the school and speak to staff count.” the classic Take the Lake, the one in the county with a X-TREME! event will be con- Littleton has been em- outside the county, a worker members and tour the school four-star rating. The Edu- This Week: Got work? sidered a race, in two ways. ployed with a State Farm from another county was facility. Care Preschool Centers in Though many of the com- Insurance agency there landing one here in Colum- Lists of school supplies are Chadbourn and Williams petitors will be thankful just “20-years easily,” she said. bus County. available at the school and Township also have four- to finish, a first-place trophy “There are no jobs in Rie- In 2008, workers commut- they will be distributed at open star ratings. will be awarded, but also, par- gelwood,” Littleton pointed ing into Columbus County house. ticipants will be racing against out. Her husband John is totaled more than 6,200, ac- time, trying to swim, cycle, employed with Cape Fear cording to the draft compre- Your questions answered at Whiteville.com paddle and walk or run the Public Utility in Wilmington hensive plan. A breakdown full 48 miles in about 16 hours. and her daughter Victoria is of the data shows that as Back To School Of the competitors, most employed with a veterinar- many as 967 workers from are in their 40s, with one per- ian’s office in New Hanover Bladen County, 874 workers Whiteville.com son in his 30s, and organizers County. from New Hanover County Photos are hoping that some younger “I think the majority of and 781 are commuting from of the Week people will sign up. Brunswick County to work Also, all competitors are DIDYOUKNOW? in Columbus County. Horry men, so women are invited to and Robeson commuters register. Who was the only presi- accounted for more than 500 Registration will be open dent to be defeated by right up to the day of each his vice president? John FRANK THEATRES event, but participants are Adams. 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The News Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011 – 3-A County’s jobless rate shows big increase Columbus County’s unem- 469,472 the number of jobless. ployment rate for June jumped ESC Chairman Lynn Holmes l.1 percentage points over the said the big drop in the num- May figure to show a 13 percent ber of people with jobs in most jobless rate. counties for June “is partially Most of the increase in peo- attributed to changes in local ple out of work and looking for and state education at the end jobs is due to the Legislature’s of the school year.” cutting budgets for education ESC figures show that 3,178 in the state, as the unemploy- persons out of a labor force ment rate increased in June in of 24,525 in Columbus County 91 of the state’s 100 counties. were out of work in June. The The state’s jobless rate for county’s unemployment rate June was 10.4 percent. The for June 2010 was 12.4 percent. State Employment Security Bladen County saw its job- Commission (ESC) reported less rate increase to 12.5 per- that the number of people cent in June, while Brunswick unemployed statewide in June County showed a jump in rose by 30,039, bringing to unemployment to 10.4 percent.

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dividing homes were billed regardless of whether the unit based on occupancy. If part of is occupied,” Mayor Terry a property was vacant, the city Mann asked. Faison said that did not bill the owner for the was the case. full amount. The landlord was “I could see how it might be then responsible for informing easy to forget about it,” Mann (Staff photo by Bob Morgan) the city when the empty unit said. was occupied. Councilman Tim Blackmon And the winner is ... Adam Worley! The “timely notification” specifically asked about board- Sen. Bill Rabon, left, and Mayor Randy Britt check the the scales closely as they conclude that Adam Worley’s by the landlord to the city ing houses, where landlords watermelon is the 2011 winner as the largest and heaviest melon of the day. The huge melon weighed in at 185.25 concerned Faison. He said it typically rent one or two rooms pounds to be proclaimed the winner. All events drew huge crowds and lots of excitement. The Duck Race winners would be very easy for a land- to temporary residents. will be announced this week. lord to forget to let the city “Will this apply to them as know if a unit was occupied. well?” he asked. The bill would then have to Faison said boarding hous- be adjusted to avoid a loss of es are addressed in the policy, Audit shows no problems at hospital revenues by the city. and would be billed “based “The practice suggests that on the number of available By JEFFERSON WEAVER Capital expansion in 2010 losses. such as percent of uninsured the landlord’s interest will rooms, not the number of cur- Staff Writer totaled $6,443,000, and was Net receivable patient ac- illegal aliens, Medicaid pay- compel him to routinely ad- rent tenants.” composed primarily of re- counts totaled $6.3 million ment levels, and the total vise city staff of changes in Blackmon and Council- An independent audit of placement equipment and in the 2010 period and $6.1 in percent of Americans without occupancy,” Faison said, and man Howard Jones asked Columbus Regional Health- facility repair. 2009, with just under $2 mil- insurance is not yet available. “…that there will not be mis- how many buildings would be care System showed no signifi- The hospital showed a long- lion uncollectable for each of “Thus it is unclear what communication, nor misrep- affected by the policy change. cant problems. term tax-exempt debt of $5.3 those years. ‘net impact’ this legislation or resentation. The city is very Faison said he did not have The audit was obtained million as of Sept. 30, 2010. Although the hospital did the potential revised legisla- vulnerable.” “a laundry list,” but there are through the county manager’s Revenues for the two au- not meet either growth targets tion will have on the System Although the practice has “more than 10” properties us- office after hospital manage- dit years reviewed showed set by the hospital’s parent (CRHS),” the audit states. apparently been a longstand- ing single meters for multiple ment did not respond to re- “excess of revenues over ex- system or industry medians, The audit notes that CRHS ing rule, Faison said, he could connections or tenants in the quests for the document. penses”—essentially profits— the report said operating costs “remains a financially viable not locate it as an official part city. The audit was performed of $2.59 million in 2010 and and cash flow showed a re- entity,” and is well-situated of the city code. He asked the Faison emphasized that he by Dixon Hughes CPA and $828,093 the prior year. This spectable “financial stability to “respond to the challenges city council to approve mak- was not suggesting individual covered the periods ending showed a net operating gain given the economic condi- or events that are expected to ing the policy part of the code, meters be installed in those September 2009 and Septem- of $911,000 in 2010, as opposed tions.” impact future periods.” charging landlords the same properties with multiple users. ber 2010. to an operating loss of $38,000 The audit also notes that fee regardless of occupancy, The board passed the pro- The hospital showed a bal- in 2009. Revenue increased changes due to the new federal or studying the issue until a posal with little comment. Fai- Jefferson Weaver ance of $86,787,825 in 2010, up 4.7 percent in 2010, while ex- healthcare coverage will have future date. son said letters would be sent 910-642-4104 ext. 227 penses rose 3.3 percent. The a major impact on the medical “What you’re saying is that to landlords apprising them from $84,844,726 the year be- [email protected] fore. This included net assets audit notes that employee industry, but the extent of that the landlord will be charged of the changes before Sept. 1. of $69,915,634 and $67,325,238, compensation increased pri- effect is not yet known. respectively, with unrestricted marily due to patient volume “Healthcare providers have BELK.COM balances of $41,008,301 and and growth of the hospital. struggled to estimate the im- $41,840,733. Utility costs and uncollectable pact of the legislation and it debts caused the increase in continues to be the subject of intense political debate,” the report noted. Candidates The first major impacts of Continued from page 1-A the federal health care law will be felt in 2014, the audit states, if it is not repealed by is Aug. 12 at noon. Trent Burroughs have filed for the newly-elected Republican After a brief period of no town council. majority in the house and activity, candidates finally Mayor Frank Wilson has senate. filed to run for every munici- filed to run for reelection in The audit also notes that pal office in Columbus County. Bolton, along with aldermen much of the information need- Filing for towns other than candidates Geraldine Bellamy ed to make future projections, the lake and Whiteville ended and Eugene Neal Jr. Three July 15. seats are open on the board of In Chadbourn, incumbent aldermen in Bolton, as well as SeniorDay Mayor Kenneth Waddell and the mayor’s position. 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The chair charge of fir- McZeak had been pulled away from ing a weapon the home by Heath’s husband from a moving vehicle into before Tabor City firefighters an occupied apartment along arrived. West Lewis Street. Police Detective Lt. Bobby Fowler obtained the warrant Pleaded that charged McZeak with the offense on July 23. This James Pat- is the same incident in which rick Carter, an 8-year-old girl was shot in 28, of Ever- her legs, and Shawn Jarman/ g reen, was Photo provided by Milton Blake Jarmine Murchison, 23, was sent to prison arrested last week in the case. Workers are shown in this early 1900s photo loading railroad spur in Chadbourn. Yates said the old Southern recently after blocks of ice into railroad cars in Chadbourn during straw- States grain elevator along N.C. 410 South, now operated he pleaded berry season. The unusual thing about this photo is that by Perdue Agribusiness, is today located to the left of the in Superior it took place on the north-south rail line, not the east-west area shown in this picture. Court here to Carter Prison J e s u s felony fleeing to elude arrest. H e r n a n d e z Carter has a credit of 202 days Valdes, also toward a term of six to eight Old photo shows new data about Chadbourn known as Je- The giant ice plant in Chad- Chadbourn resident, shows Perdue Agribusiness grain west as Atlanta. months. s u s Va l d e s bourn during the heyday of five men in the foreground, bins are now. Perdue uses the Blake said he remembers a Carter was arrested last Her nandez, the strawberry industry was along with two children. One old Southern States facilities. large hole, approximately 15 October by a Chadbourn po- was sent to located along the north-south child is seated in the lap of The workers, including feet square, near where the liceman for leading him on p r i s o n f o r railroad line – the Wilming- the seated male, and the sec- seven more in the far back- old ice plant was located. He a short chase. Two counts of a year last ton, Conway and Chadbourn ond child is seated on top of a ground, are on top of a load- said this was the deep well to child abuse, resisting arrest Valdes week after he Railroad – and not the Atlantic refrigerated boxcar. ing dock where blocks of ice furnish water to the plant. and driving with a revoked pleaded in DWI Court here to Coast Line tracks that ran Blake said the ice plant, were placed into the boxcars The present-day N.C. 410 license were dismissed in two counts of driving while from Wilmington west to Flor- at the right, was on the west to keep millions of quarts of highway is to the left of the Carter’s plea deal. This was his impaired. ence and beyond. side of the railroad leading strawberries fresh while they last row of structures in the first criminal conviction. The 20-year-old from Nakina A photo furnished recently from Chadbourn to Conway, were delivered to markets as photo, a long, sheltered load- had a blood-alcohol level of by Milton Blake, an 86-year-old S.C., just about where the far north as Boston, and as far ing dock. 0.17 when arrested on May 1, and his blood-alcohol level was Omissions 0.12 when arrested on Jan. 9, Two additional pieces of both times by a Highway Patrol More thefs charged Arrest in trailer thef McPherson and information were omitted from trooper. Michael Alonzo his grandson, Josh the Moonshine Murder story Valdes has a credit of 87 McArthur, 28, of McPherson, said Kin- in Thursday’s edition. The days toward the prison term. to Eston C. Nobles Davis Street, Bruns- obituary of victim Davis Pres- Eston Clint Nobles, theft of a Winchester wick, was arrested law’s trailer had been ton Williams was not published 23, of Dewitt White .17 rifle, New England July 27 for theft of a dragged along the in The News Reporter. He was Arrested Lane, Whiteville – ar- 12-gauge shotgun, and farm trailer, and for highway with two flat tires, and there were buried Dec. 11, 1961 in the Mark Anthony Lewis, 46, of rested 10 days ago for an SKS weapon. fraud involving the tracks on the road and cemetery at the Free Worship Hallsboro – identified by sev- several break-ins and The suspect is also sale of another stolen places on the shoulder Holiness Church in Nakina. eral merchants as the suspect thefts, including fire- charged with felony farm trailer. McArthur where grass and dirt And, the court records of who ran from various stores arms – was arrested larceny on July 15 Sheriff ’s Detective Rene Trevino obtained the had been gouged. Leo Dubois, Herman “Pee here in June and July with on five new charges of six batteries from warrants that show McArthur In addition, McArthur was Wee” Watson, and Wilma Dean merchandise – was arrested last week. Nobles Judy McLean, valued was at a farm owned by Roger arrested for stealing, during Simmons were obtained from July 30 for felony larceny and Sheriff’s warrants at $1,021; misdemean- McPherson along Old Stake the period of July 14-22, a Har- the state’s Archives & History three counts of misdemeanor show Nobles is charged with or larceny of an air conditioner, Road at 12:30 p.m. last Wednes- die trailer, owned by Vernon Department by Clerk of Court theft. breaking and entering, and valued at $400, on July 21 from day where McArthur was Nealy, valued at $3,000. MacAr- Sheila Pridgen and her chief Whiteville Police Detective larceny on July 17 at the home Hilda Harrelson, theft of a farm trying to load an 18-foot metal thur was charged with fraud criminal clerk assistant Rita Sgt. Tedd Dixon obtained the of Laverne Nobles, his neigh- trailer, valued at $800, from El- trailer that had been taken for selling the trailer for $230 Batchelor. warrant for the felony theft bor, where three firearms were wood Keith Long during July from Robert Edward Kinlaw’s to Metal Recyclers here on July of a Compaq laptop computer stolen. Eston Nobles is also 20-21, and fraud on July 21 for farm about two miles away. 22, according to the warrants. from Rent-A-Center here on charged with three counts of selling the stolen trailer. June 25, an item valued at Robbery $1,100. Timothy Mitchell Norris, He was served with mis- Mobile home damaged 21, of Whiteville, was robbed demeanor warrants for the Man critically hurt A mobile home along Gil- Another resident reported just before midnight July 30 theft of six rib-eye steaks from Carlton M. Jones, 43, of Cook Apartments along Burk- liard Road, Chadbourn, was two clothesline posts were while seated in a vehicle at Walmart on July 18, an Apple head Street here, was transferred to New Hanover Regional damaged at 11:30 p.m. last damaged by the pickup. Dep- a friend’s home along Sandy iPod from Lisa Cribb on June Medical Center with a major head injury caused when he Wednesday, July 27, when it uty Brandon Batten located Acres Drive, Whiteville, ac- 24, and a car stereo from Pawn was attacked early Saturday with a baseball bat, according was struck by a 1990 Ford the pickup, and found it was cording to a sheriff ’s report. USA on June 14. to local police. pickup truck, according to a driven by Tommy Palmer, 70, Norris had been picked up In addition, Lewis was ar- Jones was struck on the left side of his head with a bat as sheriff ’s report. of Palmer Drive, Chadbourn. by a male friend, accompa- rested for failing to appear in he left his apartment at 12:30 a.m. and went to the commons A woman near the mobile Palmer was arrested for nied by a female, and they had court on previous arrests for area of the apartments. He returned to his apartment, and home heard “a loud noise” and DWI and driving with a re- stopped at the male friend’s larceny. was found about two hours later by his wife bleeding from home. A car appeared, and the his mouth, ears and nose. Jones was treated at Columbus saw a man driving a pickup voked license. He told the driver got out and went to the Regional Healthcare before being moved to New Hanover. leaving the scene. She also deputy he would pay for dam- passenger side of the vehicle County Fatalities The cause of the attack is not known, police said. saw a woman get in the pickup age to the mobile home. in which Norris was sitting, before the driver left. moved the front seat and at- To this date tacked Norris. 2011 …………… 7 Woman, not using belt, SHORT The suspect demanded cash, 2010 ..….……...21 Scheduling a and Norris gave him his $10 BROS. bill. Norris had some injuries Total 2010...... 26 community event? to his head and face. Total 2009...... 28 hurt as vehicle fipped Tiffany Hoffman Cartrette, Norman Cleveland White, 48, RENT-A-CAR 34, of Furnie Hammond Road, of Whiteville, was using his seat Check out our $ 95 Clarendon, was injured on July belt when he wrecked at 2:50 24-hour Community Break-ins, thefs noted 26 when her 2004 Kia overturned a.m. on N.C. 130 near Soles Road. 19 DAILY The following were victims Oak Street, Cerro Gordo – on Will Inman Road east of Ta- Calendar at: Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville of a break-in and/or theft re- theft of several Craftsman bor City, according to a Highway Man found dead ported on date shown: tools and other tools from shed Patrol report. Edmund Alan Clewis, 32, of www.whiteville.com 642-4175 s!UGn3TEPHEN%ARL*EN- at his home. Cartrette was not wearing a Crusoe Island Road, was found rette, Midway Drive, White- s*ULYn+ERMIT'LEAN seat belt when she lost control dead from a rifle shot Friday ville – theft of 2009 Summit Formyduval, Old Tram Road, as her vehicle hit water on the afternoon after he’d been re- Magnum 150 moped. Nakina – break-in, theft of road at 8:35 a.m. Her passenger, ported as missing from his s*ULYn-ITRA,ASHAY four pairs of gold earrings, Bailey Cartrette, 10, was us- home, according to a sheriff ’s Gaines, Mill Quarters Road, gold watch. ing a seat belt, and had minor report. injuries. Gas Prices Slowing You Down? Hallsboro – break-in, theft s*ULYn%DITH-ILLIGAN Clewis was alone, and a rifle of jewelry box and assorted Blackwell, Tabor City – break- Two other drivers escaped was found in his pickup truck Find the jewelry, cash, laptop computer. in of residence along Wright injuries in separate wrecks parked on a logging road in the s*ULYn*AMES-ICHAEL Road, Tabor City, theft of where their vehicles overturned Green Swamp, about a mile Dallas, Lake Waccamaw – theft Black & Decker reciprocat- on July 27. from Long Corner Road. There Lowest Local Prices of six-foot-square chicken in- ing saw and drill, drill bits, Douglas Blake Freeman, 25, was no foul play involved in the GAS cubator, steel pot. framing hammer. Hitachi and of Bolton, not using a seat belt, death, according to a ruling s*ULYn#YNTHIA,EANN Bostich nail guns, Dewalt cir- wrecked on Buckhead Road by Assistant Coroner William on Whiteville.com Smith, Fair Bluff – theft of cular saw, two tape measures, north of Bolton at 6:35 p.m. Hannah. (See Obituary Page) wallet, cash, checkbook from framing square, window air Maxway store here. conditioner, wall-mounted s*ULYn"UDDY!LLEN gas heater. Locklear, Little River, S.C. – s*ULYn3ADIE,ENNON theft of Apple iPod from Veri- Sunset Terrace Road, White- zon offices here. ville – attempted break-in. s*ULYn-ARY-AGDELINE s*ULYn'ARLAND%UGENE Buffkin, Britton Street, White- Williamson, Charlie William- ville – break-in, theft of air son Road, Whiteville – break- conditioner, TV. in, no theft shown. s*ULYn+AREN$UFFY %AST s*ULYn*AMES.ORMAN Columbus Street, Whiteville – Spaulding, Old Northeast break-in, no theft shown. Road, Hallsboro – theft of 300 s*ULYn4ONYA,YNN feet of copper welding leads. Hammonds, Brittany Lane, s*ULYn#LARA,ILLIE"ALD- Whiteville – break-in, theft of win, Jenkins Road, Whiteville LG TV, diamond earrings, gold -- break-in of unlocked vehicle, necklace with heart inscribed, theft of keys. “Love.” s*ULYn(OME2ACE-ART s *ULY  n .ETTYE 'OWANS U.S. 701 Bypass, Whiteville Cokley, Mill Pond Road, White- – theft of two window air con- ville – break-in, theft of as- ditioners. sorted jewelry, two watches, s*ULYn,OCKE3HAMANE diamond wedding band and Skinner, West Hay Street, second wedding band, cash. Whiteville – break-in of ve- s*ULYn$ANIEL*ENKINS hicle, theft of radio. Lifestyles Te News Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011 -- 5A Dr. Buchter is Lions Club District 31-F Governor By CLARA CARTRETTE ents of Dr. Cynthia Kirby of she now works one day a week News Editor Whiteville, a son and two other for a Wilmington dentist. daughters. Their son-in-law, Dr. The Lions motto is “We A Whiteville Lions Club Randy Kirby, is a Whiteville Serve” and the main focus is member was installed July 8 as Lions Club member and first working with the visually im- District Governor for District vice district governor. Their paired throughout the world. 31-F at the 94th International son Keven is a former airline Over the years Lions have Lions Convention in Seattle, pilot with American Eagle eradicated river blindness Wash. and Jet Blue but now owns an through administering 131 Dr. Denning Buchter was RV dealership in Wilmington. million doses of mectizarian, installed by Dr. Wing-Kun Tam Kristen is the wife of a Baptist which treats river blindness. of Hong Kong, China, Inter- minister, and Kim is a recent Since 1968 Lions Clubs In- national Lions Club president graduate of Mesa State College ternational has given more for 2011-12. Buchter’s wife in Colorado. They also have than $700 million for humani- Kay, first vice president of seven grandchildren, includ- tarian projects, and District Whiteville Lions Club, is Dis- ing the Kirbys’ three children. 31-F received $10,000 for emer- trict 31-F cabinet secretary. Dr. Buchter holds a PhD in gency relief efforts for the vic- Buchter is the first education administration and tims of 2011 spring tornados Whiteville Lions Club member worked in education most of in this area. to serve as district governor his adult life, including serving The new president said since C.P. “Smoke” Wayne as headmaster at Waccamaw Whiteville Lions are actively served in 1970-71, according Academy in Whiteville and involved in several projects. to Clarence “Dutch” Dine, teaching part time at UNC Major projects include pro- the new Lions president who Wilmington. He taught high viding eye screening for pri- checked the club’s history. school, was a school principal mary school students and high Since joining Whiteville and a central office adminis- school athletes, support for Lions Club Buchter has served trator. Camp Dogwood, a camp for the as first vice district governor, Buchter’s second career was visually impaired and blind, second vice district governor, in the Army Reserves, serving Boys and Girls Home at Lake zone chairperson, club presi- two years of active duty and 28 Waccamaw, the Leader Dog dent, secretary, treasurer and years in the reserve program. School for the Blind, the an- director. He spent 13 months in Vietnam nual VIP Fishing Tournament District 31-F covers a and received a Bronze Star and on the Outer Banks of North 12-county area in southeastern Purple Heart, along with sev- Carolina for several hundred North Carolina consisting of 46 eral other awards. He retired visually impaired and blind clubs and approximately 1200 as a lieutenant colonel in 1992. people, the Blind Car Rally, Lions. Lions are a worldwide The Buchters moved to White Cane and Sight Day, a organization with 1.35 million Whiteville in 1999 from Wilm- fundraiser golf ball tourna- members located in 206 coun- ington, where she grew up. She ment and clinical eye research. tries worldwide. There are worked for Dr. Ernie Ward as For more information on Li- 46,000 clubs in these countries. a dental hygienist for 11 years, ons Club visit the new website, Dr. Wing-Kun, left, installed Dr. Denning Buchter as District Governor in Seattle. The Buchters are par- and although she has retired, www.nclf.org.

‘Lake Girls’ have reunion at home For the past several years, buying a snack from “Miss served as mayor. four childhood friends, Bar- Carrie” at Weaver’s pier five Barbara joined family mem- bara Sutton Davis, Helen Love decades ago. Helen fondly re- bers at a State Park presenta- Gore, Nora Leigh Wayne Hill, called horseback riding with tion while Sharon conversed and Sharon Stone Walker have Cubby Gregg and all of them with the park ranger. Her united to reminisce and catch smiled remembering dancing father, Elbert Stone, worked up at the Walker beach home the “Camel Walk” at Weavers, with the first ranger, Harry Lee at Ocean Isle Beach. This year bowling at the Anchorage, and Edwards, at the park following was no exception. hiking down Pecan Lane. his retirement from Reigel Pa- This year, however, included Attending three weeks of per. Sharon next visited with a return to their hometown Vacation Bible School at the her aunt and uncle, Carrie Lou - Lake Waccamaw. A stop at Baptist, Methodist, and Presby- and June Stone. She boasted the cemetery brought tears as terian churches was a natural that “Uncle June was born and family plots were visited and part of each summer. Reaching reared at the Lake and left only a marker substantiated that the dam by car was a treat. As to serve in the Navy.” Barbara’s grandfather, George teenagers, their access to the The more things change the Sutton, donated the land to the dam was by boat only. more things remain the same. town for the cemetery. The next stop was the ca- These four friends agree it still As the “Lake Girls” reached nal cottage of Martha Wayne takes a village to rear a child their destination, they re- Clark, cousin to Nora Leigh. and feel so fortunate that their membered swimming on the Nora Leigh’s father, Lathal village was their beloved Lake white-capped waves, skiiing Wayne, served as town police- Waccamaw. on the sleek still water and man and her Uncle Jim Wayne Sharon Stone Walker, Nora Leigh Wayne Hill, Helen Love Gore and Barbara Sutton Da- vis, left to right, spent time recently reminiscing about the good old days growing up at Lake Waccamaw.

Bentonville, the state’s largest Civil War battle. Civil War exhibit going to Lumberton An exhibit commemorat- exhibit, “Freedom, Sacrifice, images of historic figures, members of the Confederacy, formation and seeking viewer 80,000 Union and Confederate ing the state’s role in the Memory: Civil War Sesquicen- artifacts and documents that African Americans fight- comments. soldiers. At its conclusion, the American Civil War (1861- tennial Photography Exhibit” brought the reality of the war ing for freedom, and daring Amidst the photos will battle claimed more than 4,000 1865), a defining period in (www.nccivilwar150.com). from the battlefront to the women dedicated to the South. be a re-enactment from the lives. Even today, soldiers United States history, will “The Civil War was the home front, then and now.” A total of 24 images will be Battle of Bentonville, Op- from Fort Bragg visit the Ben- be on exhibit at the Robeson first war widely covered with Images gathered from the exhibited by the N.C. Depart- posing Lines at Bentonville, tonville battlefield to study the County Public Library in photography,” explains Depu- State Archives (www.archives. ment of Cultural Resources which depicts the largest strategies used during this Lumberton Aug. 1-29. ty Secretary Dr. Jeffrey Crow ncdcr.gov), the N.C. Museum (www.ncculture.com) in 50 engagement to occur in North critical assault. Determination, commit- of the North Carolina Depart- of History (www.ncmuseu- libraries throughout the state Carolina during the Civil War. For information on the ment and pride are among ment of Cultural Resources. mofhistory.org), and State His- from April 2011 to spring 2013. The original Johnston County Robeson County exhibit call many characteristics of North “The ‘Freedom, Sacrifice, toric Sites (www.nchistoric- A notebook will accompany battle took place March 19-21, (910) 738-4859. For tour infor- Carolinians depicted in the Memory’ exhibit provides sites.org) illustrate valiant the exhibit with further in- 1865, involving more than mation call (919) 807-7389. 6A--The News Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011 Foundation ofers free Engagements dogwoods Add color to your landscape all year long by joining the Ar- bor Day Foundation in August. Everyone who joins the nonprofit Arbor Day Founda- tion with a $10 donation will receive 10 free white flowering dogwood trees through the foundation’s Trees for America campaign. The trees will be shipped Angel LeAnn Fowler postpaid at the right time for Ryan Scott Korros Sarah Juhl Ritenour planting in each member’s Leonard Glenn Thomas area, which will fall between Oct. 15 and Dec. 10. The 6- to Fowler-Korros Ritenour- 12-inch trees are guaranteed to Larry and Gloria Fowler of grow or they will be replaced Nakina announce the engage- Tomas free of charge. Planting in- ment of their daughter, Angel Sarah Juhl Ritenour and structions are enclosed with LeAnn, to Ryan Scott Korros, each shipment of trees. Leonard Glenn Thomas will Science Careers son of Joy Korros of Myrtle be married on Oct. 8 in a 4 p.m. Evan Olson of Lake Waccamaw, a rising 10th grader at East Columbus High School, “Dogwood trees will add Beach, S.C. and the late David color and beauty to your yard ceremony in Mishop Springs extracts cactus moth larvae from a prickly pear cactus during the Summer Science Korros of Ashland, Ky. United Methodist Church, year-round with their showy The bride-elect graduated Enrichment Camp at Southeastern Community College. Twenty-six rising ninth and spring flowers, scarlet autumn Whiteville. tenth graders from Columbus, Bladen and Robeson counties participated in the July from South Columbus High The bride-elect is the daugh- foliage and red berries that School and East Carolina Uni- 25-29 camp, which aims to introduce students to possible careers in science through attract songbirds all winter ter of Michael and Monica versity with a BSN degree. She Ritenour of Whiteville. She working with noted environmental science and invasive species specialists from long,” said John Rosenow, is employed with Grand Strand across the United States. Students engaged in hands-on activities such as plant chief executive and founder graduated from Whiteville Regional Medical Center in High School. identifcation, nature photography, botanical illustration, herbarium work, feld as- of the Arbor Day Foundation. Myrtle Beach. New members of the Arbor The groom-elect is the son of sessments and feld trips. The camp was offered at no cost to students, thanks to a The groom-elect gradu- Merlin and Glenda Thomas of grant from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Day Foundation also receive ated from Boyd County High The Tree Book, which includes Hallsboro. He graduated from School in Ashland, Ky., and East Columbus High School. information about tree plant- is a licensed realtor with Re- Women’s Bible ing and care, and Arbor Day, max Southern Shores, Myrtle study planned the Foundation’s bimonthly Beach. publication. An Oct. 15 wedding is All area women are invited To receive the free white planned at Brunswick Planta- to an inter-denominational flowering dogwood trees, send Births tion, Calabash. Bible study that will meet at a $10 membership contribution First Presbyterian Church to Ten Dogwoods, Arbor Day Abundance of Love to in Whiteville. This 10-week Foundation, 100 Arbor Ave., McPherson Natalie Caines McPherson interactive study by Elizabeth Nebraska City, Nebr. 68410, by celebrate 10 years and Samuel Mercer McPher- George, “A Woman After God’s Aug. 31 or join online at arbor- Abundance of Love Adult son of Elizabethtown an- Own Heart”, includes personal day.org/august. Day Health, 212 E. Columbus nounce the June 27 birth of daily assignments and weekly St., Whiteville will celebrate a son, Mercer Caines, in New video-centered group sessions. 10 years of operation Satur- Hanover Regional Medical Believing that genuine Workshops on day, Sept. 17 from 6-9 p.m. at Center. He weighed 7 pounds peace and joy come when homebuying at the Brunswick-Waccamaw 4 ounces. women follow God in every Association building, 600 Pine Grandparents are Elton and area of their lives, George DREAM Center Log Rd., Whiteville. Keynote Sharon Caines of Cerro Gordo shares scriptural insights on The Columbus County speaker will be Deacon Wil- and Ken and Rhonda McPher- how one can pursue God’s pri- DREAM Center will begin lie J. Walls of Mt. Zion Baptist son of Whiteville. orities. The classes will meet homebuyers education work- Church. Entertainment will on Tuesday from 9-11 a.m., shops Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. be Brother Kenny Smith of starting Sept. 6. Member books The event will help potential Maxton. Fowler that cost $15 must be ordered homeowners with the home- Ashajanaé LeSane-Powell, Bryan and Ashley Mauney in advance. buying process, and is run by Xzaviae Sturdivant, Betty and Fowler of Hallsboro announce For more information or the Homeward Bound Housing Eugene Sturdivant are own- the June 10 birth of a daughter, to order a book call Janet Services Group of the DREAM ers and operators. Bailey Noelle. She weighed 8 McPherson at 642-9714 no later Center. Tickets donations of $10 pounds 3 ounces. than Sept. 2. The workshops will offer will be accepted. Grandparents are Gary and information that will answer Patty Mauney of Sherrills questions about the home- Ford and Chucky and Pam Westside Alumni Veterans meet Fowler of Hallsboro. buying process, including top- Vietnam Veterans of Amer- ics on budgeting, credit, down Great-grandparents are will meet Aug. 9 ica meet the first Tuesday of Burvin and Ann Hooks of payment assistance, applying each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. The annual meeting of the Hallsboro and Helen Mauney for a mortgage, hiring real- Madison St., Whiteville. Chadbourn Chapter-Westside tors, attorneys, and inspectors. of Newton. Alumni Association will be These workshops will provide held on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 7 the necessary tools to make Britt graduates from ASU; p.m. at the Westside Commu- the dream of homeownership nity Center, 650 West Smith a reality. St., Chadbourn. The DREAM Center is lo- in Young Scholars Program Gloria Ashley Smith of Whiteville was crowned Mother The attendance is impor- cated at 403 S. Martin Luther Jami Denise Britt, a recent of the Year at the Columbus Chapter of NAACP annual tant in order to execute the competition and participated in the state competition in King, Jr. Ave. in Whiteville. graduate of Appalachian State business of the organization Greenville. Amon McKenzie is local chapter president Register by contacting Am- University where she received and move forward to accom- and Claudette McKenzie is committee chairperson. ber Bellamy at 642-0633 or her Bachelor of Arts degree in plish the purpose for which [email protected]. philosophy and religion, has the organization was created. been admitted to the Young CDSA ofers early intervention Nakina PHC to Scholars Program in North- County fair field, Minn. to help with child development hold beneft The Young Scholars Pro- booths for rent gram is a summer fellowship The N.C. Early Intervention Branch has a statewide cam- The Columbus County Agri- for Colby Byrd hosted by the Hong Kierkeg- paign for public awareness. It is called “Be Early, the earlier culture Fair is now accepting aard Library of St. Olaf Col- you know, the better they’ll grow.” This campaign encourages Nakina Pentecostal Holi- reservations for fair booths. lege. The summer program parents to educate themselves about what to expect as their ness Church will hold a ben- The 8x10-foot inside booths are is a rewarding academic ex- children develop and to be aware of early intervention services efit gospel sing for Colby Byrd $150 on a first-come first-served perience that is designed for that can help. on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. basis. those with a strong interest in Knowing the milestones is one way parents can observe Performing will be Nadine For more information or to Soren Kierkegaard’s existen- their children’s development in areas such as thinking, lan- and Stevie. reserve a booth contact Ann tial philosophy. Each year, the guage and social skills. For more information call Ferguson at 654-4808 or jfergu- Kierkegaard library chooses If parents are concerned, they can talk with their primary Pastor Anthony Rich at 876- [email protected]. scholars from all over the coun- Jami Denise Britt care physician or contact the local Children’s Developmental 2589. The church is located at try as well as international not only be rewarding academ- Services Agency (CDSA). For Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, 9745 Seven Creeks Highway Pleasant Union MBC fellows. One of nine scholars, ically, but will also strengthen New Hanover, and Pender counties, the local agency is the (Hwy. 905). Jami will further her research her passion for Kierkegaard Wilmington CDSA, which can be reached at 251-5817 or toll free to honor ushers proposal and work alongside and his unique philosophy. at 1-877-763-3120. The ushers of Pleasant the professor and director of Jami is the daughter of Early Intervention supports and provides services for fami- SCHS Stallion Union Missionary Baptist the library, Dr. Gordon Marino. Mike and Shellie Britt of lies and their children, birth to age 3 who have special needs. Church will celebrate their an- Club to meet In addition, scholars will Chadbourn, granddaughter Eighteen CDSAs across North Carolina work with local ser- niversary on Sunday, Aug. 28 at of Rebecca Green of Loris, The South Columbus Stal- take part in a seminar discus- vice providers to help families help their children succeed. For 3 p.m. S.C., Eva Britt and the late Wil- lion Club will hold a meeting sion led by Jon Stewart from more information, visit www.beearlync.org. The campaign’s The Rev. Clarence Ganus liam H. Britt of Boardman, and and the New Zion Missionary on Aug. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Tabor the Kierkegaard Institute in slogan says it all: “The earlier you know, the better they’ll great-granddaughter of Hazel Baptist Church will render the City Recreation Department Copenhagen, Denmark. Jami grow.” The campaign runs through October. W. Johnston of Chadbourn. service. located at 119 Linwood Nor- hopes that this experience will ris Rd. “It takes the whole com- Brunswick Little Teatre presents Large Selection of munity to make our student athletes successful, so we en- ‘Oliver!’ Bags You Will Love! courage each of you to get Brunswick Little Theatre will present the British classic involved,” club officials said. “Oliver!” at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of The meeting agenda will Brunswick Community College near Bolivia at 7:30 p.m. on Fri- consist of Stallion Fest prepa- day and Saturday, Aug. 5 and 6, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 7. ration, setting goals for the The musical tells the story of a young boy raised in a work- new year, and Stallion Club house after his mother dies. He escapes its abuses and becomes sales. ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS caught up with a group of ragamuffins and learns the art of Check Out Our pick pocketing on the streets of Victorian London. & ALL INSURANCES ARE WELCOME! 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60th year reunion Whiteville High School’s Class of ’51 members who attended the reunion were, left sions, Martha Harwood Watson, Ellen Daughtery Stephens, Anna Jane Stanton Col- to right, front row: Creola Smith Campbell (class president), Marcell Hardee Thomp- lier, Wayland Hedgepeth, J.C. Hyatt; 3rd row: Fred Watts, Ina Lee Jordan Brown, Art son, Billy Butler, Betty Rose Walker Hedgepeth, Annie Horne Horth, Mary Elizabeth Eugene Horne, Sidney Thompson, John Jones and Carl Williamson. Adams Pridgen; 2nd row: Mona Faye Tedder McLelland, Mary Jane Garrell Ses- WHS Class of 1951 holds 60th anniversary reunion, reminisces Whiteville High School’s nineteen classmates and their sors were Dr. Lois Edinger (it instead of waiting for the ness, insurance and all the truck -- Betty F. Wells, Mar- Class of 1951 held its 60th an- guests attended. Three came was her first class) and Miss 70th. rest. Most retired from their tha T. Holt, Martha H. Wat- niversary reunion on June 4 from out of state: Art “Gene” Annie Elkins. Classmates who live in this careers, some left and never son, Mary E. Pridgen, Bobbie at Fox Preserve in Hallsboro. Horne of California, Ann The program included read- area meet the second Tuesday looked back.” Grice Martin and as many as Classmates enjoyed fellow- Horne Horth of Virginia and ing names of deceased class- night of each month to have Pridgen took notes as class- could ride.” ship in an informal setting, Marcell Hardee Thompson of mates and lighting candles on dinner at Southern Sizzler. mates reminisced at a recent Milton Boswell, Fred Watts, which allowed moving around Florida. Messages were re- the memorial table. Members “Our class has always been dinner meeting. Here are Sidney Thompson and Way- and visiting with each other. ceived from several who did voted to send memorials for close, then and now,” said some of the things discussed: land Hedgepeth could not re- A brief program was held and not attend for reasons ranging classmates who pass away, Mary Elizabeth Adams Prid- “We were seniors and could member anything from Frank members enjoyed a delicious from recovering from surgery, and the program ended with gen. “After graduation we sit on the senior steps at last.” Gross’ or Coach Earl Brin- meal catered by the Whiteville rehab, sick relatives, grand- class members standing to went our separate ways, some Pridgen and Maxine Jor- kley’s classes that could be re- Women’s Civic League mem- children’s graduations, to a sing the WHS Alma Mater. into marriage, college, mili- dan recalled the “juke box” in peated, told or printed. bers. sick pet in the vet hospital at The group reached a gen- tary, or they became lawyers, the gym, and dancing before “In 1948 we received the Seventy-seven students N.C. State University. eral consensus that “maybe” teachers, nurses, secretaries, class, during lunch and any- ninth graders from New Hope graduated in May 1951 and The 1951 senior class spon- a 65th reunion should be held telephone employees, busi- time it was playing. School, a good-sized group of Someone noted that on Se- them. It didn’t take long be- nior Sneak Day they hired a fore all of them were one of Bowling Week bus and went to Myrtle Beach. us.” Cape Fear Museum will All fair-complexioned seniors “The band was rehearsing ofers free game were sunburned and hardly for the Azalea Parade and the anyone could move, much less color guards, managers and In observance of National dance, at the dance that night. majorettes were talking loud- Bowling Week July 30 thru Martha Watson and Mary ly. Mr. Hodges sent us to the commemorate Civil War August 6, 701 Bowling Lanes The community is partner- Elizabeth Pridgen talked band room backstage (in the of Whiteville is offering a free about riding the athletic bus auditorium). Someone came ing with Cape Fear Museum game, and owner Jamie Ins- in Wilmington to conserve ar- to basketball games and band by and locked the door and we ley said he will offer specials trips, singing there and back, could not get out. It was about tifacts, sponsor programs and on bowling and in the grill all and could hardly talk the next an hour before Mr. Hodges underwrite exhibits. Because week. day. came backstage, heard us of this support, the museum “World Record Day” is Sat- There was talk about Billy and unlocked the door. We is able to commemorate the urday,” Insley said. “This can Butler delivering members had missed our third period Civil War Sesquicentennial in be a community event and all of the band home in his new class.” a meaningful fashion. are invited to participate. All Currently three significant you have to do is download www.whiteville.com Civil War-era artifacts are the free game pass at www. being conserved and will be gobowling.com to be used featured in an exhibit open- that day between 11 a.m. and 5 ing next year. This $57,000 p.m. As I’ve stated many times Make Your Car Happy project is supported by an before, bowling is a healthy activity and it is a family fun Institute of Museum and Li- outing. All games bowled And brary Services grant that was that entire day will count made possible by matching toward the national record, contributions from museum which last year topped 972,000 Your Wallet Satisfied board members, the City of games bowled in a single day Wilmington, and other friends all across America. This year of the museum committed to we hope to reach one million Complete Cleaning - Inside & Out preserving the heritage collec- games.” tion and offering significant Readers can call 701 Lanes, exhibits in the region. 642-0000 for daily specials or CARS SUVS Jack and Carol Mills do- come by and get a flyer detail- nated funds to sponsor a pro- ing the entire week’s events. gram series and the Verandas $ 00 $ 00 Bed and Breakfast has offered who left the U.S. Army and to accommodate the seven joined the Confederate Cause out-of-town scholars. The in 1861. He directed the plan- 15 18 Community Conversations ning and construction of the Series, “Making Choices, Lower Cape Fear defenses. Taking Sides: Life in North Whiting was wounded in the Stop In Carolina During the Civil Battle of Fort Fisher, taken War and Reconstruction,” Major General William Henry Chase Whiting’s uniform, prisoner, and sent to Gover- Today... begins in October. Audiences approximately 1864 nor’s Island, New York, where will be encouraged to engage he died. in discussion about the Civil Conflict, Secession, and War, s4HE(OME&RONT 4UESDAY Whiting’s uniform is part War history of the Lower Thursday, Oct. 13 from 6:30 to Feb. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. of Cape Fear Museum’s origi- Cape Fear region on a variety 8:30 p.m. s2ECONSTRUCTION 4UESDAY nal collection. The Cape Fear of topics: s4HE#OMBATANTS 4UESDAY April 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Chapter #3 of the United s#HANGES #OMPROMISES Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Major General Whiting’s Daughters of the Confederacy uniform is one of three impor- founded the Museum in 1898. tant artifacts the museum is having conserved during the VA Rural Health Team Civil War Sesquicentennial. www.whiteville.com This uniform, along with a coming to Tabor City U.S. Flag and a Confederate Veterans in the Tabor City area can enroll in the VA health 2nd National Flag, will be the care system, receive health screenings and health information, centerpieces of a new display PREGNANT? and learn about various services available to them through the scheduled to open in the fall We Can Help! Veterans Health Administration from representatives of the of 2012. Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Major General Whiting Monday thru Friday The center’s Rural Health Team will be set up at the Veterans was a West Point graduate, 642-2677 of Foreign Wars Post 6064, 906 East 5th Street in Tabor City on 9 am til 5 pm Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The team consists of nurses who will conduct health education, a nurse educator Saturday who can provide materials and discuss such issues as diabetes SALE CONTINUES management and tips on controlling hypertension and choles- 8 am til 12 pm terol levels, and pharmacists who can answer pharmacy related Come See What We Have For . . . questions and review medications with individuals. An eligi- Pickup and Delivery Available bility and enrollment specialist will be on-hand to discuss VA in Whiteville City Limits health benefits and accept veterans’ enrollments. Tax Free Weekend Anybody who has served in the U.S. military is invited to at- 642-5827 or 642-5828 tend this event. Veterans are encouraged to bring a copy of their DD forms 214 (discharge paperwork) and last year’s finan- for Back to School cial information to expedite enrollment in the system. Also, vet- erans should bring a list of their medications if they’d like to GIFTS & INTERIORS Monarch Columbus Industries speak with the pharmacists about them. Lots of 1017 S. Madison St. For more information call Ed Drohan at (910) 488-2120, ext. Whiteville Car Wash and Detail 5991. 642-9881 207 W. Walter St., Whiteville New Townsend TM will hold its VBS Lakeside Ministry to host speakers, singers Aug. 1-5, crab and shrimp boil Aug. 6 Lakeside Ministry of Lake The New Townsend Temple Ministries will hold its vacation Waccamaw will host guest The NewsDeaths Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011 -- Page 8A Bible school Aug. 1-5 from 6-9 p.m. This year’s theme will be speakers and singers every Sunday until Sept. 4 at the RONALD FOWLER EDMUND ALAN CLEWIS Upside Down, Inside Out. The program committee will be hosting an all you can eat Campground Gazebo next to DEATH NOTICE LORIS, S.C. -- Ronald Fowl- WHITEVILLE -- Edmund the sailing club from 9-9:30 Blue Crab and Shrimp Boil Feast on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 3-7 er, 66, died Saturday, July 30, Alan Clewis, 32, of the Crusoe a.m. 2011, at his residence. Born in Island community, died Fri- p.m. The donation is $20 per person. Aug. 7: Western Prong Baptist Horry Coun- day, July 29, 2011. Minister Lula M. Webb is the pastor. For more information Church on Mission. ty, he was the Clewis was a member of call 512-7010. The church is located at 273 Smith Lane, Bolton. Aug. 14: Deacon Dean Turner son of the late Magnolia Missionary Baptist along with Jackie Sutton. Thurman and Church. He was a huge NAS- First St. Paul MBC to hold anniversary/ Aug. 21: Rev. Bobby Mowery Ruby Frances CAR fan who enjoyed attend- along with Willa Dean Wil- Williams Fowler. He was a ing races and also enjoyed homecoming service Sunday, Aug. 14 liams. Aug. 28: Rev. Hubert McCle- Vietnam veteran of the U.S. helping members of the com- First St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Whiteville will ney along with Danny Army. munity by working on their celebrate its 129th anniversary and homecoming on Sunday, Gibson. Final rites will be held vehicles. Aug. 14. Sept. 4: Glory Bound Quarter at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at Final rites will be held The morning service will begin with Sunday school at 9:45 in concert. Carolina Baptist Church with at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, at a.m. followed by the 11 a.m. worship service. The morning the Rev. Freddie Garner of- Magnolia Missionary Baptist message will be delivered by the pastor, The Rev. Ronnie Blue, Youth conference to ficiating. Burial will follow in Church with the Revs.Ralph and will be followed by a fellowship dinner. be held at Greater JAMES CARL BIDDIX the church cemetery. Inman Gore and Thomas Leroy Long The guest preacher for the 3 p.m. service will be the Rev. WHITEVILLE -- James Funeral Home of Tabor City officiating. Burial will fol- Benny Kemp from Lovely Hill Baptist Church of Rocking- Tabernacle Church Carl Biddix, died on Wednes- is handling the arrangements. low in the Clewis Cemetery. ham. He is survived by his wife Visitation will be held from The church is located on Campground Road. Greater Tabernacle Church day, July 27, 2011. He was of Longwood will hold a youth born on Dec. Erma Jean Fowler of Loris, 1-3 p.m. (two hours prior to the S.C.; one son, Terry Fowler of service) Monday at the church. conference on Aug. 3-5 at 7:30 7, 1 9 3 5 , i n UMI is coming to Elizabethtown p.m. nightly. The order of ser- Marion, N.C. Loris, S.C.; two brothers, Lon- Worthington Funeral Home A free Urban Ministries Incorporated, Teacher Training is vices follows: H e w a s t h e nie Fowler of Loris, S.C. and of Chadbourn is handling the coming to Baldwin Branch Missionary Baptist Church, 4047 Wednesday, Aug. 3, True son of the late Roger Fowler of Tabor City; arrangements. Highway 242 S., Elizabethtown on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9:30 Praise Night. This is the night George Edwin one sister, Hazel Whittington Survivors include two sons, – 11:30 a.m. Pastors, educational directors, teachers, teacher’s to display talents. and Pansy Hennessee Bid- of Green Sea, S.C.; and one Devan Tyler Clewis and Chase assistant, etc. are cordially invited to attend. There is no fee for Thursday, Aug. 4, True Wor- dix of Marion, N.C. grandson. He was preceded in Alan Clewis, both of White- the workshop, however you are requested to let us know how ship Night. Pastor Charles Biddix attended Western death by two sisters and one ville; his parents, Johnson and many individuals will be attending from your church by send- Marsh, and choir of New Carolina University, where brother. Joyce Clewis of Crusoe Island ing an email to Deacon Arthur Bullock [email protected] Hope Baptist Church from he graduated with a degree Memorials may be made to community; a sister, Sandra C. by Monday, Sept. 5th. Clarkton will be in charge of in Mathematics and Chemis- the Carolina Baptist Church Etheridge of the Crusoe Island Workshop Title: Achieving the Ultimate Aim: Four Critical the service. try. He worked for Burling- in honor of Ronald Fowler at community; and a brother, Points of Knowledge (Module 1) – Facilitator will be Latangela Friday, Aug. 5, True Ser- ton Industries in Raeford, 2401 Church Rd., Green Sea, John Eric Clewis of the Crusoe Hyman (Certified UMI Trainer). vice Night. Youth pastor John and later for National Spin- S.C. 29545. Island community. This workshop explores four critical teaching concepts es- Langley and the youth choir ning as a research analyst. NATHAN QUINCEY sential to effective Bible instruction: Know the Lord, Know of New Life Outreach Church His work took him all over ELLIE LAVERN LEIGH WILLIAMSON God’s Word, Know Your Students, and Know the Ultimate Aim from Clinton will be in charge the country as a consultant WHITEVILLE -- Ellie La- WILMINGTON -- Nathan of Teaching – to make disciples for Jesus. Participants will of the service. for many years in the fabric vern Leigh, 75, died Thursday, Quincey Williamson, 76, of the also reflect on their church teaching experiences and person- The church is located at industry. His work included July 28, 2011, at Columbus Re- Castle Hayne community, died al knowledge of these points as they seek to more effectively 683 Longwood Rd., Ocean contracts with the United gional Healthcare. He was the Thursday, July 28, 2011. teach others. Isle Beach. The Rev. Cathy S. States Air Force. Biddix son of the late Rozier and Mat- A private memorial ser- For more information on Urban Ministries go to http:// Moore is the pastor. For more retired in 1996. tie Hardee Leigh of Loris, S.C. vice will be held at a later www.urbanministries.com/index.html information call Moore at 640- A member of the Unit- Final rites were held Sat- date. Wilmington Funeral and 3227 or Elder Diane Clarida at ed States Army National urday, July 30, at Inman Fu- Cremation is handling the ar- Cedar Grove MBC 642-5017. Guard, Biddix served his neral Home Chapel in Tabor rangements. Women’s conference country faithfully for six City. Burial followed in Leon to hold anniversary BENJAMIN A. ‘MULE’ to be held at Baldwin years and was honorably Fowler Cemetery, Loris, S.C. TC Elementary STEPHENS Branch MBC Cedar Grove Missionary discharged. He was also Survivors include his wife Baptist Church, 4604 Joe School More-at-Four CLARENDON -- Benjamin The Baldwin Branch Mis- active in his church and Faye F. Leigh of Whiteville; Brown Hwy. N., will celebrate Tabor City Elementary is A. “Mule” Stephens, 63, died sionary Baptist Church will community. He served as a one son, Lavern Dean Leigh of its 63rd church anniversary now accepting applications Saturday, July 30, 2011, at New hold a women’s conference, deacon, Sunday School Su- Lake View, S.C.; one daughter, on Sunday, Aug. 21. All women for More-at-Four Pre-Kinder- Hanover Regional Medical Women Walking in Faith and perintendent, Teacher, and Lenora O’Dell of Seneca, S.C.; are asked to wear hats. garten for the next school year. Center, Wilmington. Authority, on Aug. 17, 19-21. various other ministries one sister, Ilene Smithart of Elder Kelvin McGeachy and Children must be four years of Arrangements are incom- Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 throughout the church. Loris, S.C., six grandchildren the New Prong Chapel church age on or before Aug. 31, 2011. plete and will be announced p.m. Pastor Ollie Maultsby He was appointed to serve and 11 great grandchildren. family will render the 11 a.m. Come by the school office to by D&A Funeral Service of and Greater Robeson Church; on the Board of Directors He was preceded in death service and the Rev. Dr. E.T. pick up your application. Chadbourn. and Friday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 of the Columbus County by one son, Michael Hines Byrd of Newark, N.J. will ren- p.m. Evangelist LaKevia Un- Library, where he served and one daughter, Katherine der the 3 p.m. service. Dinner derwood of Ram in the Bush faithfully for several years. Hines. Youth basketball will be served after the 11 a.m. Ward Station Church of Clinton; Saturday, Although a quiet man, he service. MIRIAM CORRINE Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. Spiritual PHC sets revival had a big heart and was of- camp to be held The Rev. Dr. John Troy is JOHNSON McGRAW Workout by Laurel Sanders The Ward Station Church ten the driving force behind the pastor. the scenes when people WHITEVILLE -- Miriam Aug. 8-10 of St. Luke Baptist Church of of God will have a revival needed help. His generosity Corrine Johnson McGraw, The Men and Women Southport, and brunch. The Sunday, July 31 through has impacted many lives of 86, died Saturday, July 30, United for Youth and Fami- conference will conclude Sun- New Zion MBC Wednesday, Aug. 3. Leonor people in Columbus County 2011, at Columbus Regional lies, CDC (non-profit) will be day, Aug. 21 with the 10 a.m. Powell, pastor of Boardman and beyond. Healthcare. She was born sponsoring a youth basketball morning worship service, will hold family Pentecostal Holiness Church Final rites were held Feb. 14, 1925 in Portsmouth, camp for ages 9-14 on Monday, guest minister Gloria Riddick will be guest speaker. Saturday, July 30, at Pleas- N.H., to the late Haven and Aug. 8 through Wednesday, of Jamaica, N.Y. and friends day The Sunday service will ant Plains Baptist Church. Grace Goodwin Johnson. She Aug. 10 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Rev. Priscilla L. Jack- Family and Friends Day begin at 6 p.m. and the other Interment followed in Co- was preceded in death by her The location will be East son is the interim pastor. The will be celebrated at New Zion services will begin at 7:30 lumbus Memorial Park. parents; her husband, Ken- Arcadia School gym in the church is located at 4047 N.C. Missionary Baptist Church in p.m. The church is located on Peacock Funeral Home of neth Dare McGraw; and two East Arcadia community, 242 Highway S., Elizabeth- Riegelwood Sunday, Aug. 7 at Rough and Ready Road near Whiteville handled the ar- children, Jackie Beinert and 21451 Hwy. 87 E., Riegelwood. town. 3 p.m. Chadbourn. rangements. David Garner-McGraw. She For more registration and The Rev. Franklin Graham Survivors include his was a homemaker. camp fee contact Randolph Zion Hill MBC to and the New Light Mission- wife, Doris Richardson Bid- A graveside service will be Keaton at 269-7888 or Ricky ary Baptist Church family of dix of the home; two daugh- held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. Graham at 669-2355. hold family and Hallsboro will render the ser- ters, Karlanna B. Twisdale 2, at Main Post Cemetery, Ft. vice. The Rev. Clarence Ganus is and husband, Hal, of Char- Bragg, Fayetteville with the Zion Hill MBC friends day Aug. 7 lotte, and Robin B. Powell Rev. Ivan Byrd officiating. Zion Hill Missionary Bap- the pastor. The church is lo- and husband, Donnie, of The family will receive friends to hold tag team tist Church will hold its fam- cated along Old Lake Road. Raleigh; two brothers, Ed- Monday, Aug. 1 from 6-8 p.m. program Aug. 28 ily and friends day on Sunday, win Biddix and wife, Reva, at Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Aug. 7 at 11:30 a.m. New Light MBC of Rutherfordton, and John Clinton Rd., Stedman. Zion Hill Missionary Bap- The guest speaker will be Biddix of Marion; a sister, Survivors include six chil- tist Church will hold a tag Minister Beverly Stanley to honor ushers Nancy McKinnis and hus- dren, John Peters of Denver, team program on Sunday, of Big Macedonia Baptist New Light Missionary Bap- band, Bill, of Lakeland, Colo., Dennis McGraw of Cha- Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. Church from Supply. The tist Church of Hallsboro will Fla.; three grandchildren, pel Hill, Darren McGraw of The guest speaker will be theme will be We’re Better celebrate its ushers’ anniver- Sara Kenzie Powell, Joseph Whiteville, Darryl McGraw the Rev. Marcus Gause of Ce- Together in Christ (1 Corin- sary Sunday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. Powell, and J. Patrick Twis- of Raleigh, Daniel McGraw dar Grove Missionary Bap- thians 12:6-7). Music will be The guest speaker will be dale. He was preceded in of Hickory, and Tony Coats tist Church from Bolivia. The rendered by Zion Hill Adult the Rev. Jesse Smith, pastor, death by his granddaugh- of Salemburg; one sister, Bar- theme will be Turning Hurts Choir. Dinner will follow the and the choir, congregation ter, Anna Chayce Powell; a bara Wojaiak of Orlando, Fla.; Into Halos and Scars Into service. and ushers of Little Macedo- sister, Pansy B. Read and a one brother, Alden Johnson Stars (Romans 1:12). The church is located at nia Baptist Church of Supply. niece, Barbara McKinnis. of Lauringburg; 19 grandchil- The church is located at 2100 Zion Hill Rd., Bolivia. The Rev. Franklin Graham In lieu of flowers, memo- dren and four great-grand- 2100 Zion Hill Rd., Bolivia. is the pastor. rials may be sent to Pleas- children. ant Plains Baptist Church, Sounds of the Spirit Passport Photos Jerusalem Chapel 31 Pleasant Plains Church to hold anniversary The News Reporter FWBC to hold VBS Rd., Whiteville, N.C. 28472. Concerned citizens only $10.00 The Sounds of the Spirit Jerusalem Chapel Freewill will hold its fourth musical Baptist Church, Joe Brown JOHN ROSCOE BAILEY of Sandyfeld to anniversary at 5:30 p.m. Satur- Hwy. 410 N., Chadbourn, will DUBLIN -- John Roscoe meet Aug. 9 day, Aug. 20 at Baldwin Branch hold its vacation Bible school Bailey, 57, died Saturday, July The concerned citizens of Missionary Baptist Church of Vineland on Wednesday, Aug. 3-Fri- 23, 2011. Sandyfield will meet on Tues- Elizabethtown. day, Aug. 5 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. A memorial service was day, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at the town Featured on the anniver- nightly. held Sunday, July 31, at Dub- hall. sary program will be Sisters Station lin First Baptist Church with The agenda will include: in Christ of Fayetteville, La- the Rev. Cameron McGill of- Available for state of the town (finished and manuel Boykin and Company ficiating. wedding receptions unfinished projects), up-com- of Riegelwood, God’s Un- Survivors include a son, ing election (who are the can- touchable of Fayetteville, and & other events Rashad Reginald Lee; a didates), and what’s on your Browns Creek Male Chorus of daughter, Melissa Cameron; 640-2030 mind (citizens comments). Elizabethtown. four brothers, Richard, Wil- The church is located at liam Henry, Ronald Earl and 4047 N.C. 242 Highway S. George Ashley Bailey; a step- brother, Stanley Bailey; and Batten reunion SHORT four grandchildren. The descendants of the Joy night at El-Bethel late David James and Flor- Joy night will be held Fri- BROS. Pleasant Union MBC ence Penny Batten will hold day, Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at El- a reunion on Saturday, Aug. Bethel Church, 415 W. Walter RENT-A-CAR to honor ushers 6 at Lake Waccamaw Baptist St., Whiteville. Church at 1 p.m. The guest speaker will be $ 95 The ushers of Pleasant Bring your favorite dishes. Bishop Vincent Smith from Union Missionary Baptist Paper products, ice and tea Morning Star Freewill Holi- DAILY




  
 
 




 
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   Baptist Church will render the service. www.whiteville.com www.mckenziemortuary.net The News Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011 – 9-A Sales tax holiday this weekend Columbus County’s senior By JEFFERSON WEAVER stock up on school supplies, Computers priced $3,500 Staff Writer clothing, computers and end and less, as well as printers, of summer bargains. recordable media like CDs and population growing What is sometimes billed as Janice Young of the Great- DVDs, handheld schedulers the “ultimate back-to-school er Whiteville Chamber of and personal digital devices, Each issue of The News increased by more than 21.4 population increase of 18.5 sale” – the North Carolina Commerce said merchants and printer supplies are in- Reporter in coming weeks percent and those 75 years percent. Sales Tax Holiday – is set for are gearing up for the big cluded in the exempt items. will share information about old and older have increased Compared with four sur- Aug. 5-7. weekend. Cellular telephones and gam- jobs, the economy and other by 11.6 percent. rounding counties of Blad- Sales tax collections will be “This is a great opportu- ing systems are not on the list. data included in the county’s Meanwhile, there are en, Brunswick, Pender and suspended on clothing, shoes nity for people to do more Several area retailers are draft plan being prepared by fewer children under age 14 Robeson, Columbus had the and socks, computers and shopping locally,” she said. preparing for school uniform Holland Consulting Planners. than there were 10 years ago, least population growth. peripherals sports equipment, “It also makes us a lot more sales to pick up, as well as down by 2.9 percent. Brunswick had the most and instructional materials competitive with the neighbor- regular clothing lines, Young By NICOLE CARTRETTE That shifts the median age growth with a 46.9 percent in- from 12:01 Friday morning ing states, as well as the larger said. Staff Writer for Columbus County from crease in population and has until 11:59 p.m. Sunday night. retail cities. People can save “We expect our local retail- 36.9 to 39.8 years old. nearly double the population Not all items are eligible for two ways – both by driving less ers will have plenty of mer- Overall Columbus Coun- Still a little more than 44 of Columbus County today. the break from the 6.75 percent and by saving the sales tax.” chandise, and some excellent ty’s population is growing percent of the population is Pender was the second added to most purchases. A big-ticket item often deals to complement the sales at a significantly lower rate less than 35 years old. highest with a 27.1 percent The sales tax holiday was sought by students and par- tax weekend,” Young said. The than the state average with The county’s draft com- increase. established several years ago ents due to the tax-free week- holiday is good for everyone – older population segments prehensive plan, which fo- Nicole Cartrette end is computer equipment, retailers and customers. We seeing the largest increases cuses on land use planning, to help promote retail sales. 910-642-4104 ext. 225 Young said. think it will be busy.” indicates that U.S. Census A second sales tax holiday for in the county. [email protected] Energy Star-rated appliances “Computers are usually There has been a 38 per- data shows the county with will be held later this year. a long-term purchase,” she cent increase in the number a population of 58,098. Jefferson Weaver The luxury of doing good The most popular of the said. “Anytime you can save of adults age 55 to 64 years in That is an increase of 6.1 910-642-4104 ext. 227 surpasses every other per- several dollars on one, it’s a Columbus County. percent in the last 10 years two holidays, however, is the [email protected] sonal enjoyment. one that allows consumers to good deal.” Those age 65 to 74 have compared with a statewide John Gay Police chief resigns at Bolton Local Red Cross blood supply

By JEFFERSON WEAVER Wilson said DeCotis’ du- sheriff to close down a noto- Staff Writer ties will be split between rious nightspot that was the drops to critically low levels reserve Capt. Patrick Merrill scene of several violent inci- nCritical need for blood Several blood drives will Red Cross blood donor card Bolton Police Chief Dar- and patrolman, now supervi- dents, including a shooting. a n n ou n c e d by R e d be held in Columbus County or other form of positive ID ryl DeCotis has resigned sor, Randy Johnson. “We are going to work to Cross. Red Cross urges this month. Walk-ins are when you come to donate. from the post to take a new The department has two keep our police department eligible blood donors to welcome; however, an ap- Eligible blood donors may job with Wells Fargo Co. officers, one reserve officer, funded,” Wilson said. “We make and keep appoint- pointment will reduce wait call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800- Mayor Frank Wilson said and an administrative secre- want Bolton to keep grow- ments. time. All donors will receive a 733-2767) or visit redcross- Friday that DeCotis an- tary, in addition to the chief’s ing and improving. We’re in t-shirt. Following is the blood blood.org to find a blood drive nounced the resignation July position. a good place for that, and to The American Red Cross donor schedule: and to make an appointment. 11. It was effective July 22. Wilson said DeCotis leaves have a safe town, you need a Carolinas Blood Services Re- Thursday, Aug. 4 at the “We are going to miss behind a strong department. good police department.” gion is facing a critical blood Chadbourn public Library him,” Wilson said. “He has “He set us up for a good shortage and has issued an from 1:30-6 p.m. Call 654-3322 been a great benefit to our start,” Wilson said. “Who- appeal for blood donors. to schedule an appointment. department.” ever we hire will have a good Jefferson Weaver Many donors are busy or Monday, Aug. 15 at White- Wilmington 910-642-4104 ext. 227 DeCotis was a one-man foundation to work with.” traveling, school is out of ville Rescue Unit from 1:30- [email protected] Hammerheads show for several days after The department has used session and donations in May p.m. Call 642-2747 to schedule he was hired as chief. only half of the original and June dropped to the low- an appointment. to host Scout The town’s department grant funding, Wilson said, est levels the Red Cross has Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Co- was closed for several years and DeCotis and town staff Public planning seen during this timeframe lumbus Correctional Insti- Night Friday before the town successfully have sent out several more in more than a dozen years, tute from 1:30-6 p.m. Call Lt. pursued a grant designed grant applications. meet is Aug. 4 according to the Red Cross. Kurtyka at 642-3285 to sched- The Wilmington Hammer- to re-hire police officers in Although the original Demand for blood re- ule an appointment. heads soccer team will host a small towns. grant runs out in February, The second in a series of mained steady during this Thursday, Aug. 18 at Lake Scout Night Friday, Aug. 5 at The department had been Wilson said, the town has public information and input same period, which is why Waccamaw Fire and Rescue 7 p.m. at Legion Stadium in closed for two years when applied for a six-month ex- sessions on the county’s land the Red Cross needs peo- from 2:30 -7 p.m. Call 646-4441 Wilmington. DeCotis was hired in Febru- tension. use plan currently being ple—now more than ever—to to schedule an appointment. Scouts wearing class A ary 2010. As the town continues to drafted is set for Aug. 4 at roll up a sleeve and give as Most healthy people who uniforms will pay only $3 to A former Marine, DeCotis grow, Wilson said, a strong Old Dock Community Center soon as possible. All types are 17 years of age, 16 with see the game. Adults pay $5. had worked for other police police department is vital. at 7 p.m. are needed, but especially O parental consent, who weigh The Hammerheads will departments before coming DeCotis has worked with the The public is encouraged negative, which can be used at least 110 pounds, are eli- play the LA Blues. Gates open to Bolton. district attorney’s office and to attend. to treat any patient. gible to give blood. Bring your at 5:30 p.m.

Editorials Te News Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011 Information is golden in plan Ask us Q. When does high school football for new growth season start? A. Columbus County high school Census data compiled for the county’s football teams will open their 2011 land use plan shows a surprising figure: regular-season schedules on Fri- half of the Columbus County workforce day, Aug. 19. of more than 25,000 travels out of state or The opening-night schedule out of county to work. follows: Then there’s another equally surpris- South Columbus at East Colum- ing figure: more 6,200 drive to Columbus bus, 7:30 p.m. County every day to work. Wallace-Rose Hiil at Whiteville, 7:30 p.m. What does this tell us? First, that there West Columbus at Green is a lack of job opportunities locally, Sea-Floyds (S.C), 7:30 p.m. which is not unexpected with a 13 per- Teams will be involved in pre- cent unemployment rate in June. This season inter-squad scrimmages equates to more than 3,000 people being between Aug. 9-12. Whiteville and listed as unemployed, although actual South Columbus will again take figures are higher. part in the 25th BB&T Football Second, Columbus County is fortunate Jamboree, which will begin at to be in close proximity to three urban 5:45 p.m. at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium. areas: Wilmington, Myrtle Beach and Fayetteville, Q. Who pays for the stoplight at where jobs The point Jefferson Plaza? are more Data that shows the available, patterns of commut- The stoplight is maintained by particularly Te unscratchable itch the Department of Transportation, in better ers, more than 10,000 and despite questions about its fate economic of whom work outside By JEFFESON WEAVER I have had some nasty experi- Poison ivy also caused more than through the years, none of the of- times. People the county, would help Staff Writer ences with poison ivy through the a bit of humiliation for my first Boy ficials we contacted Friday knew can still live guide where to em- years; once or twice, when I was Scout troop. Someone came up with of any plans to remove it anytime at home and I am having a hard time resisting barely surviving my teenaged years the cockamamie idea that we should soon. phasize infrastructure (I allegedly wore out five guardian hold a mother-son camping trip. The stoplight was installed to commute to the urge to scratch right now. There angels, but that’s neither here nor While the idea was sound, we didn’t help congestion around the old work. needs in the future. is a deep-seated, irritating, aggra- vating, August-esque itch which I there) I was actually hospitalized take into account that most of our Blue Jean Apparel plant, which Third, we know I must not scratch, lest it get due to poison ivy. mothers had been Girl Scouts (or has been closed for years. While live in a commuter society. Even people worse. No, I do not have a bad case One of the most memorable in the case of my mom, the mother there is no sufficient cross-street in Charlotte and Research Triangle of fleas. At least not right now. of those occasions came during a of three Boy Scouts and two Girl traffic on Jefferson to justify the Park spend more time in the car than What I have is poison ivy. December Scouts, as well as a troop leader light, it will likely be in place for Columbus County folks who commute to I haven’t had a bad case of ‘pizen’ c a m p o u t . for each). the foreseeable future. jobs elsewhere. In fact, many Columbus for some time; my predilection for The land- As we boys lost every competi- The question came up once at a County residents are lucky compared to long-sleeved shirts and my instinc- owner told tion from timed shelter building to city council meeting several years us we could navigation (which we had won at a ago, but nothing came out of the someone who commutes from one side of tive avoidance of most anything burn all the camporee earlier that fall), the need discussion. Raleigh to the other during rush hour. with three leaves has helped me avoid painting myself pink with cut wood we to win overcame our better judg- Whiteville City Manager Larry Fourth, it’s somewhat surprising that Calamine lotion for a number of wanted; he ment. One of the guys suggested Faison said he could not recall there are 6,200 jobs in Columbus County years. But somehow, someway, had cleared we take a shortcut back to camp hearing of any plans to remove that attract people from other counties. somewhere, I managed to get both a bunch of during the scavenger hunt (which the light. The city does hope, how- Though these jobs aren’t enumerated in arms more or less wrapped up in trees from we also lost) in order to save time. ever, that improving the water and the data, we imagine that International a noxious bed of Toxicodendron a new cow We jumped a couple of ditches, sewer infrastructure in the area, Paper is a big employer, as are the prison radicans. p a s t u r e , Weaver then found ourselves having to along with continued development near the state line in Tabor City, Colum- Perhaps I got cocky, or perhaps a n d t h e climb down into a canal and up the around the hospital, will once wood was just in his way. other bank before fighting our way again make the light a vital part of bus Regional HealthCare System and my instincts were dulled. Maybe The night was cold, the lake was through a vine-tangled Carolina bay. the highway landscape on the city’s Southeastern Community College. I had somehow fooled myself that I was no longer susceptible to the serene, and we were teenagers— Yup. You guessed it. The vines eastern end. And fifth, the information gleaned vicious weed. Either way, I awoke how many times do stories with were a solid mat of poison ivy. from the data, which is being done in the other morning to find my fore- bad endings start with those words? Every member of the troop was conjunction with land use planning, is arms covered in the telltale little We built a fire worthy of a Viking’s scratching by the next day at school, valuable and validates the need for a land blisters which seem equipped with funeral. The guys running the trot- while every mother of a Scout was Learning to use plan. individual signs begging the victim lines across the lake didn’t need a fine and dandy and more than will- For example, with so many people to “SCRATCH ME!”, thus spreading flashlight to navigate. It’s possible ing to paint their sons pink with forgive yourself driving to Wilmington to work, would an the contagion like some kind of aliens noted our fire from far out in the prescribed treatment. It was a the galaxy, and came to investigate. little humiliating, especially since By PATRINA M. WRIGHT expanded sewer plant in the Delco area, zombie virus in a bad movie. Anyway, one reason our fire was our award-winning troop of Scouts NR Writers Group where a small wastewater treatment I could possibly handle the itch and irritation if it were not for the so large—other than the fact the found out the hard way where we Family conflict, misunderstand- plant exists now, help attract new hous- fact that the only effective treat- farmer violated that rule of tell- had learned our winning ways—our ings, breakups and betrayals are ing developments? The old axiom that ments for poison involve rather ing teenaged boys they could build mothers. So yes, I have a long and just a few of the things that set water systems are important in attract- sloppy liquids that come in either a as big a fire as they wanted—was tempestuous relationship with poi- the stage for forgiveness. It’s an in- ing growth, but significant growth is only sickly green or (horrors) pink. because the wood was so handy. son. I can’t say we are old friends, evitable part of life that you will be possible with sewer, is true. Let’s get something straight— There were these dry vines on each but we are familiar enough enemies emotionally hurt by other people. So already, with just this one section real men aren’t afraid to wear pink, handy-size log, you see, and they that I can just sigh and reach for Rejection, abandonment, and but real men do not have to prove made perfect handles. that frou-frou little bottle of blessed of data, we can see that an emphasis betrayal leave wounds that can be their masculinity by doing so. All The dry vines also acted as relief. of a new land use plan might be to help hard to heal. Sometimes the injury my life, women have attempted to tinder, helping some of the larger In a few days, thankfully, the last develop infrastructure in outlying areas is unintentional; other times it’s get my to wear pink ties and dress pieces burn quicker. We rolled out of my itching will go away. I am no deliberate. There are times when that are close to bigger job markets. shirts. With few exceptions, I have our sleeping bags near the fire and longer contagious, anyway, so you it is someone’s intent to injure you, Information is golden. The key is avoided their best efforts. basked in the bonfire’s heat between need not fear a hug or a handshake. but either way, it still hurts. It’s up to use this information to create goals I do not do pink. It is a fine color checking fishing lines and playing But then again, in a few days to you how you choose to respond. and visions that are supported by solid for pretty ladies, little girls and men pranks on one another. I will face an irritant worse than When you’ve been injured you research, and that’s what a land use plan who have their fingernails buffed I never knew, until I awoke the my nastiest case of poison ivy. Not will become angry, but what will seeks to accomplish. and polished—but I don’t do pink. next morning with my eyes swollen my wife’s birthday—indeed, that you do with your anger? When you As I write these words, my arms shut and my lungs itching, that the is always a nice event—but that If integrated into a long-range plan, hold onto anger, it can keep the are painted pinker than the prover- poison part of the ivy can easily dreaded, disgusting, disheartening this research will serve as a roadmap for pain alive long after the offense has bial baby’s bottom. Why, indeed, become airborne, and that smoke date which comes shortly after Miss potential growth in Columbus County. taken place. You will either become must we be humiliated by medical is a very effective delivery system. Rhonda’s birthday, to wit—the first bitter or better. Becoming better treatment? I understand it would be By the time I got home, I couldn’t of August. I just hope my poison is does not mean that you deny you’ve a bit much if Calomine lotion came see; Mother and Papa took me to the cleared up by then. I am fairly sure been hurt. It doesn’t mean that you in my trademark khaki or black, but emergency room, where between that one of the many torments fac- overlook the injury. It doesn’t mean couldn’t they at least come up with itching coughs I thought I heard ing those who go to hell will be a bad that you down play it and say that something sort of old mule colored? a familiar voice. Seated a few feet case of poison ivy–in a place where everything is alright when it really Maybe in Mossy Oak camouflage? away was one of my companions; he it is always August. Quotes of isn’t. That way my arms would not look too was coated inside and out with I wouldn’t be surprised if Satan Don’t say that something doesn’t like advertisements for some metro- concentrated urushiol, the nasty even had a minion in charge of matter when it really does because sexual therapy center. But no. The stuff that gives the ivy the ugly, painting sufferers pink. But even sweeping things under the rug only treatment that really works memorable part. It was not exactly the Evil One might not be that never takes the pain away. Unre- the week is—pink. a positive bonding experience. sadistic. solved issues will always come up again, oftentimes in a time and “That is what is lacking; animal place where you least expect. Thumbs down control is not controlling. It’s the You’ve been hurt? Deal with it, catch and kill mentality. That place is Te storm but with a proper spirit. When you not a shelter; it is an animal control don’t deal with issues the correct BY RAY LUNDY facility.” redbreasts as large as a spread in the afternoon, but it was as way, you could end up withhold- Staff Writer – Theresa Hopkins, president of the hand. After a few minutes, the wind night. Branches were falling all ing forgiveness from others and Columbus County Humane Society, on the sprang up, but we paid no attention. around. Hail fell on our heads and yourself. Handle what needs to be state of the county’s animal shelter. Heavy lay the cypress branches We were catching fish like crazy. down our collars, and it covered the addressed, give it some thought, above us. Black were the clouds Then, a bolt of lightning struck ground. Rain fell in wind-driven and write it down. Pray about it “It would have a tremendous impact that surrounded us. Violent was a nearby tree, and we looked be- sheets. Lightning struck another and handle it. then share with on the quality of life for many of our the storm upon us. hind us. All was as night. We tree nearby, and smoke rose from it. the person how the incident made citizens– especially for those out of My dad and I had tied our two- scrambled to the boat and made for Suddenly, the wind, hail and you feel. Tell them that you were man fishing boat to an old snag in work. We try to work hand in hand the landing but we knew we could rain stopped, and the storm moved hurt, because sometimes we can six inches of water at a sandbar on not make it. let things go on for so long that we with our fellow economic directors on. Daddy lit a cigarette and said, the bend of the Little Pee Dee River. We wheeled around and went “She was a wheel greaser, wasn’t become frustrated and feel, “Why because any kind of project like this Behind the sandbar was a four-foot back to the sandbar, tied the boat to she?” bother?” would be a benefit to all of our coun- deep little pond that opened to a the same snag, and ran to the hill. “Yes sir, she was,” I answered. Most people can tolerate the ties in the area–Bladen, Columbus creek, and the redbreasts were bed- We took shelter under the lowest “Let’s go home. I’ve had enough little stuff, but it’s the big stuff that and Brunswick. It is good for all of ding in the little pond. cypress (not the tallest), and sat on fishing for one day.” I agreed. We can change your relationships with us.” We knew the place well. We our boat seats on the sand. The cy- bailed the boat and dodged debris people. That’s why forgiveness is – Columbus County Economic Develop- rolled our pants to our knees, press was ancient, and some storm in the river on our way to the land- needed. There is a scripture in the ment Director Gary Lanier, on a 1,500-job crawled on the sand to the reeds of old had blown the top off it. It ing. Bible that says that we should be at beside the pond, and threw our industry that may locate on the Columbus- had lived and branched out like a In the truck he lit another ciga- peace with all men, so try to be at crickets into the water. Each time huge umbrella, a perfect cover for a peace with others. Once you have Brunswick County line. rette and spoke: “Remember, they the lines took off, the corks went normal rain storm, but not that day. feed before a storm.” done that, you can be at peace with down; the poles bent. We were Nickel-size hail fell after the “Yes sir, I will.” And, they still having a grand old time catching violent wind struck. It was 3 o’clock do. Continued on next page The News Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011 11-A Poll: Voters Forgive distrust both Continued from previous page yourself. In a situation where forgive- parties for ness is needed, three things should happen. The person redistricting who offended you must show A majority of North Caro- genuine repentance. They must lina voters are concerned about be willing to give restitution political gerrymandering and where possible, and trust must favor giving redistricting au- be rebuilt over time. Whether thority to an independent body, the person is willing to do these according to a new poll commis- things is out of your control, sioned by the N.C. Center for but the key to your healing is Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist Voter Education. being willing to forgive. The survey finds that 67 per- When you forgive someone, Summer visitors cent of voters are troubled by you are releasing them from partisan gerrymandering. Six- the punishment you would Mom and Dad Barnswallow visit the Lake Waccamaw ty-five percent support taking have liked to have bestowed State Park visitors center each summer, build a nest the authority to draw legisla- on them. Forgiving someone and bring offspring into the world. This is one of three tive and congressional districts means that you are not trying nests rangers have seen this year, and some are work- to avenge yourself or pay them away from the N.C. General ing on their second batch of kin. Assembly and giving that power back. It means that you release to a nonpartisan entity. them rather than become bitter When asked which party and unable to move forward. they trust most to draw fair Don’t worry about paying peo- Wolfpack Success Academy legislative districts, 50 percent ple back. The Wolfpack Success Acad- The orientation for the of voters say neither. Remember, we don’t have emy for rising freshman will freshman will consist of guest A majority of Republican the last say, and neither does be held Aug. 2-4 and Aug 9-11 speakers, staff members who voters -- 55 percent -- most trust the other person. Every person in the WHS Auditorium from will drop in to talk to students, the GOP to draw fair maps, will have to give an account for 8 a.m.-1 p.m. many hands-on activities, and while 37 percent trust neither themselves. Parents can RSVP students a thorough campus tour. party. Forty-three percent of Once you have decided to for either Wolfpack Success Topics and activities are: Democratic voters most trust release the offense, release Academy session by stopping Problem-solving skills, com- their own party with redis- yourself. Sometimes we can be by the high school, calling 914- munication, team-building tricting, but slightly more -- 46 hard on ourselves because we 4189, or sending an email to exercises, peer pressure, drugs percent – trust neither party think about what we could have Staff photo by Mark Gilchrist [email protected] and alcohol, dress code, disci- with the map-drawing process. or should have done and didn’t The Wolfpack Success Acad- pline policy, self esteem, bul- Perhaps unsurprisingly, 74 do. You can’t do anything about River walk emy will help rising fresh- lying, and time management. percent of unaffiliated voters the past, but let it go. Forgive men as they prepare to enter Breakfast, lunch and snacks distrust both parties to draw Rossie Nobles, 78, lives in Chadbourn, but likes to walk others and forgive yourself. Whiteville High School. will be served daily. fair districts. the boardwalk in Fair Bluff whenever he can. “It’s some- Be at peace with others and Support for an independent thing a lot more people should know about,” he said you will find that you can have redistricting body holds across of the structure, which winds for more than a half mile peace within. party lines, with 58 percent along and over the Lumber River. of Republicans, 63 percent of Democrats and 76 percent of Sleep apnea and other seminars at SRMC unaffiliated voters preferring sembly and turn that authority Yes: 55 percent that the legislature not have over to nonpartisan staff from No: 21 percent Sleep apnea awareness on Wednesday, Aug. 17 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 by calling redistricting authority. the Legislative Services Office. Not sure: 24 percent Thursday, Aug. 18 in the Work- (910) 671-5805. “Clearly, North Carolina However, the bill is not in effect Q. Are you concerned about group meets Aug. 2 place Development Building at voters see a troubling conflict for this round of redistricting the effects of partisan political A health awareness group Robeson Community College. of interest when it comes to as it still awaits consideration gerrymandering in the drawing Information sessions for individuals affected by Topics include: cultural politicians drawing their own by the N.C. Senate. of legislative district maps in sleep apnea, Southeastern considerations; ethical issues; on LAP-BAND weight- districts,” said Damon Circosta, The statewide poll of 644 North Carolina? A.W.A.K.E. Network, will meet communication; loss, grief executive director of the N.C. North Carolina voters was Yes: 67 percent loss procedure Tuesday, August 2 at 6 p.m. in and bereavement; final hours; Center for Voter Education. conducted July 24-26 by Public No: 15 percent Community Classroom II at palliative nursing care; symp- Southeastern Regional Med- “Entrusting the redistricting Policy Polling and has a margin Not sure: 18 percent Southeastern Regional Medi- tom management and pain ical Center’s Bariatric Surgery process with a nonpartisan of error of plus or minus 3.9 Q. Who would you trust most cal Center. management. program offers lap banding, a body would be an important percent. to draw fair maps during redis- The group is sponsored by The seminar is open to the minimally invasive weight-loss step toward instilling confi- This latest poll follows an tricting: Democrats, Republi- Southeastern Sleep Center, general public on Wednesday, procedure that helps control dence in the fairness of our April study commissioned by cans, or neither? an affiliate of Southeastern Aug. 17; however, materials hunger and support unique state’s voting maps.” the N.C. Center for Voter Educa- Democrats: 25 percent Regional Medical Center. presented on Thursday, Aug. weight-loss needs. When asked about the tion that found similar results. Republicans: 22 percent The session is free and re- 18 are designed specifically for General Surgeon Dr. Barry amount of public input in this In that previous survey, car- Neither: 50 percent freshments will be provided. social workers, care manag- Williamson will provide infor- year’s redistricting process, 55 ried out near the start of the Not sure: 3 percent For more information, call ers, chaplains, pastors, clergy, mation about the procedure at percent of voters say lawmakers redistricting process, 69 percent Q. Would you support or 272-1440. dietitians, therapists, patient a seminar on Tuesday, Aug. 16 should have done more to allow of voters expressed concern oppose a reform effort aimed reps, nurses and providers at Southeastern Weight Loss citizens to weigh in on proposed about partisan gerrymandering at removing politics from the involved in end of life care Center, located at 403 W. 27th legislative and congressional and 62 percent favored giving process and giving control of End-of-life seminar issues. Street in Lumberton. districts. redistricting authority to an redistricting to anonpartisan, The registration fee for The seminar will be held Just 21 percent of voters say independent body. independent body? The Educational Services professionals seeking contact from 6 – 7:30 p.m. and is open new redistricting maps released “Voters are just as concerned Support: 65 percent department at Southeastern hours is $30 per day for SRMC to the public. by the legislature are fair. And about gerrymandering now Oppose: 15 percent Regional Medical Center will employees and $70 per day for Pre-registration is required while, overall, 38 percent of vot- as they were when the new Not sure: 20 percent host a two-day seminar en- non-employees. Others may by calling 608-0307. ers say the proposed districts Republican majority took over titled “Providing Compassion- attend at no charge. are unfair, that number climbs the redistricting process after ate Care at the End of Life” to 48 percent among African- years of Democratic control,” Registration is required by Americans. Circosta said. “This data shows Geographically, voters in that no matter which party western North Carolina are holds the reins of power, voters the most likely to say the new are not confident in a system maps are unfair, at 50 percent, where partisan politicians draw followed closely by 46 percent voting maps.” of Triangle-area voters who feel Q. North Carolina is cur- the same way. In every region rently in the process of redraw- ATTENTION of the state, voters who think ing congressional and state the maps are unfairly drawn legislative district boundaries. outnumber voters who say the How closely have you been pay- new districts are fair. ing attention to the redistricting WALMART CUSTOMERS “Voters across the state process? share serious concerns about Very closely: 23 percent the fairness of the redistrict- Somewhat closely: 34 percent ing process,” Circosta said. Not very closely: 34 percent Not at all: 10 percent Baldwin Woods Pharmacy is now ofering “However, the western part of the state seems especially upset Q. Do you think the proposed by the proposed congressional congressional and legislative map that shifts Asheville away district maps released by the from its longtime home in the state legislature are fair or Extended Supply Generic Drug Progam 11th District, which voters may unfair? view as a partisan move.” Fair: 21 percent The poll results come as state Unfair: 38 percent lawmakers are in the midst of a Not sure: 41 percent Most drugs on Walmart’s $4 Plan included. special session to approve new Q. 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Call it another rescue mis- sion, or maybe just a labor of love. Wayne Williamson believes in West Columbus High School football. He played it and he’s coached it. Through the successful years and through some very lean years, Williamson feels that Fightin’ Viking football is something that will always be important to the WCHS community. Wayne Williamson That is why Williamson stepped up again last week ing two periods per day. to become head coach of the Williamson said that he Vikings, making it the third won’t initially be putting a tre- time he has been hired to the mendous amount of emphasis position since 1990. in the won-loss factor during The Chadbourn native, who the 2011 season, but he feels a graduated from WCHS in 1970, lot can be done for the program retired several years ago and over the course of the season. went on to teach at nearby “Getting kids interested and Green Sea-Floyds, S.C. From getting kids involved in the 2007 to 2009, he was the GSF program is the main objective head football coach. right now,” said Williamson, West Columbus posted a 1-10 who graduated from West record last season in Coach Columbus in 1970. “If we get Dennis Bannick’s second sea- good participation and hard son at the helm. Bannick re- work, things will take care of signed last winter. themselves. Columbus County native “We’re really working on Staff photos by Mark Gilchrist T.J. Spivey was hired last Feb- our incoming sophomores and Pigskin practice ruary to take the job, but Spiv- freshmen so we can have good An East Columbus High player (above) left carries the ball during a late night drill on Friday, and a West Col- ey resigned two weeks ago to numbers on our junior varsity umbus player goes through a conditioning exercises at Saturday morning’s practice. In photo below, East take a position on the coaching team this year.” Columbus High School assistant coach Curtis Moss addresses Gator players during Friday night’s drills. All staff at North Myrtle Beach It was just two years ago High School. four Columbus County high school football teams began preparations for the 2011 season this past weekend. than West Columbus did not Joining Williamson at West have a head coach in place East Columbus and West Columbus are members of the Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference, and Whiteville and Columbus is Frank Jernigan, heading into the week of the South Columbus are members of the Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference. Teams will get involved in intersquad a Tabor City native with more opening of pre-season prac- scrimmage play next week with season openers for all four teams scheduled for Aug. 19. South Columbus than four decades of football tices. Bannick was hired, and won the 2010 Waccamaw Conference championship and fnished with an 11-1 record. East Columbus took its coaching experience. Jerni- amazingly enough, the Vikings gan’s career includes suc- frst-ever state playoff victory last fall. posted a 6-7 record and ad- cessful head coaching stints vanced to the second round of at Hallsboro, Fairmont and the state 1A playoffs. Purnell Swett high schools in Williamson coached the Robeson County. Jernigan is Vikings from 1990 to 1997, and also retired and served as an again for the 2001 and 2002 assistant at Green Sea-Floyds seasons. the past several years. He also served as head coach During his early coaching at Bladenboro High School for years, Jernigan served as a top much of the 1980s. assistant to the strong Tabor Also during his career, Wil- City teams of Coach Jack Hol- liamson served as an assistant ley during the 1970s coach at Hallsboro and White- “Being able to get Frank as ville high schools. my assistant here really helped He also has varsity head seal the deal,” said Williamson, coaching experience in boys who hopes to have his entire and girls basketball and base- staff in place this week. ball. Williamson and Jernigan West Columbus will be will share filling a physical opening its 2011 schedule at education position, each teach- Green Sea-Floyds on Aug. 19. South Columbus falls to Dunn Dunn wins again to tie for third place state title CHARLOTTE - The Dunn All-Stars capped an in state DY Majors tourney impressive showing in the 2011 North Carolina Di- Spencer, who coached the SC team along with CHARLOTTE - The 2011 North Carolina xie Youth Majors Baseball Shane Wright and Warren Miller “They hit six Dixie Youth Majors (ages 11-12) Tournament Tournament by sweeping home runs the first game we played and the ended the same way it did for the South Co- West Robeson National by three hit against us in the second game gave lumbus All-Stars ... with a lop-sided loss to a scores of 7-1 and 15-1 in them a total of 27 in their first five (state tour- powerhouse team from Dunn. the best-of-three tourna- nament) games. All their kids could hit it out.” However, it was what happened between ment championship series. Last Wednesday’s game was halted after those losses of 14-4 in the opening round and Dunn went unbeaten in three innings by the 15-run rule. Mike Byars, last Wednesday’s 15-0 setback in the bracket- seven games in the state Robby Spencer, Matt Miller and Jay Wright had finals that showed the prowess of the South with its smallest margin of singles for South Columbus, which was making Columbus team. victory being six runs. its first-ever appearance in the state Dixie Youth In the second round, South Columbus scored The Dunn team will ad- Majors Tournament. seven runs in the top of the sixth inning to pull vanced to the 2011 Dixie Members of the South Columbus squad away to a 10-3 win over Stanley. In the second Youth World Series, which Jared Whittington, Hunter Shelley, Mason Ben- round, it scored six runs in the second inning is scheduled to open on Aug. ton, Evan Pickell, Mike Byars, Robby Spencer, en route to a 7-1 victory over Shallotte. The 12 at Carthage in Moore Jacob Gore, Mason Miller, Cole Miller, Landon fourth round saw the South Columbus team County. Stocks, Jay Wright and Austin Long. pull out an exciting 8-6 victory over the host Last season, North Caro- It marked the best state Majors Tournament South Park team. lina champion Lumberton finish for a District 2 team since 2005 when South Columbus coach Daniel Spencer said went on to win the Dixie New West Columbus High School assistant football Whiteville Optimist finished runnerup to Lou- that Dunn was by far the best entry in this year’s Youth World Series held at coach Frank Jernigan (right) assists Viking player Ron- 16-team double-elimination state tournament. isburg at Leland. Gonzales, La. nie Parker with his headgear prior to Monday morning’s “I’ve never seen a Dixie Youth team like opening day of WCHS football practice. Dunn had in this tournament,” said Daniel Page 2B - The News Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011 Youth soccer deadline nears Youth football Registration for participa- between the hours of 8:30 a.m. tion in the 2011 Whiteville and 1 p.m., and 2 to 4:30 p.m. registrations Optimist/Columbus County Registration fee is $25, and Youth Soccer League is un- all first-time participants need now underway derway and will run through to bring copies of birth certifi- Friday, Aug. 5. cates. at City Hall The league is open to play- No registrations can be Registrations are now un ers of ages 4-15. made after Aug. 5. the 2011 Whiteville Depart- Registrations can be made For more information, call ment of Parks and Recreation at the Columbus County De- the county recreation office at Football League. partment of Parks and Rec- 640-6624. Registration is now open for reation office on Smith Street youngsters of ages 5-13 at City Hall. Registration fees are $15 Chelsey Long for city residents and $25 for non-city residents. There is WCHS Golf Tournament also a mandatory $8.50 insur- The sixth annual West with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. ance fee for players competing Columbus High School Golf Entry fee is $240 per four- in the tackle league Tournament will be held Sat- man team and includes a mulli- League play will begin in urday, Aug. 13, at Diamondback gan and red tee for each player. September. at Woodland Valley Golf Club Snacks, drinks and a post- For more information, con- (on S.C. 9 just outside Tabor tournament meal are included. tact Lane Coleman at 642-9052. City). Hole sponsorships are avail- The tournament will begin able for $50 each. S. Columbus Sports Club NMS Golf Tournament The Nakina Middle School Prizes will be awarded and fall registration Golf Tournament will be held food will be served. South Columbus Sports on Sunday, Aug. 14, at Black All proceeds will go to Na- Club will hold fall sports regis- Bear Golf Club near Longs, kina Middle School. tration on three consecutive S.C. For more information, con- Saturdays, Aug. 20, 27 and The tournament will begin tact Richard Gore at 642-8301 or Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. – noon at the at 1:30 p.m. Entry fee is $55 per Jeff Register at 654-1100. player. Tabor City Recreation office at Lake Tabor. Registration is for children ages 5-12 and will include football, cheerleading, ECHS cheerleaders soccer and volleyball. No checks will be accepted, only cash or money orders to hold ‘Kiddie Camp’ made payable to South Colum- The East Columbus High sion will rum from 8:30 a.m. bus Sports Club. Registration School cheerleading squads until noon. cost is $40. will hold their annual “Kiddie Registration fee is $35 per Camp” Aug. 11-13. camper. The camp is open to young- For more information, con- Whiteville sofball sters of age 4 through the tact ECHS at 646-4094. meetings set eighth grade. Each daily ses- The organizational meeting for the fall women’s league will be held Whiteville Recreation 2011 Department’s fall women’s East Columbus High School players hit the turf hard during Friday’s late-night softball league will be held on Monday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Columbus County practice. recreation center. high school football schedules Maja to direct WCHS Cheerleader Mini-Camp set All-State lin, Austin Rice of Mountain East Columbus soccer camp at for August 1-3 Continued from 1B Heritage and Justin Smith of Aug. 19 - South Columbus, 7:30 Hallsboro. Waccamaw Andrews and Quataye Smyre The West Columbus High Athletes/special teams Aug. 26 - at East Bladen, 7:30 of South Iredell. Other selec- School Cheerleading Mini- selections are A.J. McKoy of Sept. 2 - at North Brunswick, 7:30 Academy tions to the defensive unit Camp will be held Aug. 1-3 in East Bladen, Kellin Rayner of Sept. 9 - at Whiteville, 7:30 China Maja, assistant coach are lineman Carlos Wray of the school auditorium. North Brunswick, Jake Bish- of the Coastal Carolina Univer- Shelby, Carlos Walters of For- Sept. 16 - Southwest Onslow, 7:30 The camp is open to young- op of Randleman, Jervasse sity men’s soccer team, will be est City Chase, Clifton Brooks Sept. 23 - OPEN sters of age 3-13. Registration Herin of Newton-Conover, the director of the Waccamaw of Jordan-Matthews, Khadree fee is $35 per camper and will Michael Cunningham of Sept. 30 - *West Columbus, 7:30 Academy Soccer Camp, which Hooker of South Lenoir, La- include a camp T-shirt. Lincolnton, Kavari Hillie of Oct. 7 - *at Red Springs, 7:30 is set for Aug. 8-11 at Warrior Chaston Smith of South Ire- For more information, con- Salisbury, Matt Johnson of Oct. 14 - *at St. Pauls, 7:30 Field. dell; linebackers Matthew Maiden and Tank Norman of tact Lance Floyd at 654-6111. Oct. 21 - *Fairmont, 7:30 The camp is open to boys Furr of South Granville, Dre Richlands. Oct. 28 - “South Robeson, 7:30 and girls of ages 10-18. Each Scarborough of East Dup- daily session will run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sprint event *- Denotes Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference games. Registration fee will be $65 SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY per player. set for Aug. 6 Maja is a former player for “4th and One Sports” will South Columbus the South Africa National Soc- hold a free sprint competition Aug. 19 - at East Columbus, 7:30 cer Team and has played at the DENIED for boys and girls of ages 5-14 If you have been denied disability, we would like to help you. We are Aug. 26 - OPEN professional level. on Saturday, Aug. 6, beginning at 9 a.m. at Nolan Avenue Park paid a fee only if we can win your case and you collect benefits. We Sept. 2 - at Loris, S.C., 7:30 can come to your home and meet with you. As your representative, Sept. 9 - Hoggard, 7:30 S. Columbus in Whiteville. Pre-registration is required. our job is to make sure you are treated fairly. Sept. 16 - *at West Bladen, 7:30 tennis practice Call 642-9052 to pre-register. Sept. 23 - West Columbus, 7:30 Birth certificates are re- HAL GRIFFIN ASSOCIATES, INC. The South Columbus High Sept. 30 - *South Brunswick, 7:30 quired. School girls tennis team will Call Toll Free 1-800-392-7392 Oct. 7 - *at North Brunswick, 7:30 open practices for the 2011 Oct. 14 - *East Bladen, 7:30 season on Monday, Aug. 8, at Oct. 21 - *at Whiteville, 7:30 6:30 p.m. at the Stallion courts. Oct. 28 - *West Brunswick, 7:30 *- Denotes Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference games. Dependable...... perhaps the most West Columbus important word when Aug. 19 - at Green Sea-Floyds, S.C., 7:30 considering a used Aug. 26 - Whiteville, 7:30 Sept. 2 - Hobbton, 7:30 automobile. Sept. 9 - OPEN When we say “de- Open 7 Days A Week Sept. 16 - Fayetteville Christian, 7:30 pendable,” we mean Sept. 23 - at South Columbus, 7:30 August Specials - Prices Good August 1-31, 2011 Sept. 30 - *at East Columbus, 7:30 two things. First, we go Central takes win Oct. 7 - *Fairmont, 7:30 to every effort to make Monster Energy Drink Lance Oct. 14 - *South Robeson, 7:30 sure that our cars are 16 Oz. Crackers Oct. 21 - at St. Pauls, 7:30 the very best available; Oct. 28 - at Red Springs, 7:30 we refuse to sacrifice *-Denotes Three Rivers 1A-2A Conference games. quality just to get a low 2/$ 2/$ priced vehicle. Second, we stand behind every Whiteville car or truck we sell. If 3 1 Aug. 19 - Wallace-Rose Hill, 7:30 4 Pack Cans Aug. 26 - at West Columbus, 7:30 you have a problem Frappuccino Single Sept. 2 - at Pender, 7:30 with one of our cars, 13.7 Oz. Coke Products Sept. 9 - East Columbus, 7:30 we’ll fix it...that’s why Sept. 16 - *North Brunswick, 7:30 we say, “We stand Sept. 23 - *at East Bladen, 7:30 behind our cars.” Why 2/$ Sept. 30 - OPEN $ 00 Oct. 7 - *West Brunswick, 7:30 settle for less? Oct. 14 - *at West Bladen, 7:30 4 Oct. 21 - *South Columbus, 7:30 1 Oct. 28 - *at South Brunswick, 7:30 SHORT *Denotes Waccamaw 2A-3A Conference games. BROS. 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Hill’s Food Stores Bobby Hinson Construction #1 South Whiteville Lot clearing, pond building, bushhog- 100 Pets & Animals ging, lots and hedge rows with mini 52 YEAR OLD MALE seeking com- Office Manager/Head Cashier AVON excavator. Call 640-7606. panionship. No alcohol, no small chil- ADBA REGISTERED PITBULL SPRIGGING/PLANTING Full-time Position with benefits Representative Wanted. dren, no computers. Call 207-8713 PUPS. Big, Blue & Bully. 910-770- of Coastal Bermuda grass. Call 649- Competitive Salary $10 investment. Call 910-274-2672. Carpentry Work anytime or 654-4440 day or night. 0647. 6145 or 770-0910. Contact Jerry Soles at 642-0221 Roofing, painting and wallpaper. No CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, AND Husky FREE TUITION TAX SCHOOL Come by Store job too small. Workmanship guaran- puppies for sale. Call 910-499-1308 Earn extra income after taking and fill out an application. teed. Call 642-4226. course. Register now! Courses start CKC MINIATURE DACHSHUND 9/12/2011. Call 910-640-1274 Lib- JOE’S TILE - No job too small. Rea- PUPPIES FOR SALE. Call 910- erty Tax Service. Small fee for books. sonable rate. Call Jason Brown 910- 642-8575. FARM ALL SUPER A, A-1 condition 212-0110. with cultivators. 3415 Ford Diesel Lake Waccamaw Presbyterian PAINT GELDING FOR SALE. Call tractor, approx. 1100 hours, original Church is seeking a Nursery Work- a LARRY HINSON’S BACKHOE 642-8160 or cell 625-6903. with some equipment. Commercial er. Responsibility includes caring for All types of backhoe work, lot clear- !BUYING JUNK CARS, trucks, vans small children during worship service PUG PUPPIES CKC registered, $300. meat saw. $700. Call 648-4373 or ing, sand, top soil and marl. & tractors. Any condition. Paying top 9:45 am until 12:15 pm. and special 640-1186 or 918-4907. 234-0972. Call 654-4503. dollar. Will meet or beat any price. events. (910) 770-3131. MICHAEL’S CUSTOM PAINTING, NEEDED 50 PLUS I & R Telephone pressure wash, decks staining & *CATALYTIC CONVERTERS 230 Miscellaneous Splicers in Eastern North Carolina for sealed. References. 642-5831, 770- We also buy insulated wire, cop- Peacock Estates Subdivision Yard year long project. Must have truck & CDL DRIVERS 1108. tools call Alden or Lauren 919-816- per, brass, aluminum rims, radia- Sale, Saturday, August 6th, 7 am. Too 16X16, 2 STORY finished storage *Whiteville* tors, batteries. Call 910-642-3560 1500. WE REPAIR LAWN MOWERS of any Big Too Miss. 1 mile S. of Peacock building for sale. Very nice. Sacrifice kind, but specialize in John Deere. Stop Chadbourn at a loss for $5,500 OBO. 840-1087. SCHOOLS Competitive Pay & CORBETT TIMBER COMPANY We do same quality work as dealers Excellent Benefits! but 1/2 the price. Satisfaction guar- Buyers of land and timber. We buy 52 INCH MECHANICAL 16 gauge SUBSTITUTE CAFETERIA/ Waste Management pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim- anteed. We also pick-up and deliver. sheer. $1,000. Call 640-8563. CUSTODIAL WORKSHOPS has immediate 910-234-1334. ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great- Hourly Employment Opportunity Openings for a er. Call days 642-2909. BED 2 PC, brand new. Full mattress sets $99. Queen $109. King $189. RAY’S USED FURNITURE, living & CDL Driver! Columbus County Schools will pro- Can deliver. Call 910-794-4111. Deal- dining room, tables, chairs, bedroom, Requirements: I BUY JUNK CARS. I pay $170-$600. vide the Substitute Cafeteria/Cus- er. Hoosier cabinet. 840-5356 7
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A substitute J1b C1de: CCYDQ Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc is accepting Call 642-6166. cafeteria and custodian must com- APPLICATIONS for Solomon Residential Counselor. plete the training by attending one EOE M/F/D/V 2008 HONDA ACCORD 2.4 EX-L, 2.4L auto, 4dr, leather, 49k, $21.500 TOMATOES BY THE BUSHEL/$25. of these workshops during one of This position requires a BA or BS in the Human Services Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 feld or 4 years of work experience in residential or youth U-pick butterbeans, $15 per bushel, the times and meet the qualifications LONG BAY TRUCKING needs log potatoes still available, okra $1.89 per for employment upon submitting truck drivers, 7734 Old Lake Road. 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO LT 2 dr. services. Must be able to perform TCI physical interven- pound. Fowler Farms, Tabor City, NC the Employment Application to the Taking applications. Call 910-770- 3.6L V6 auto, full power, 34k. $24,800. 910-653-5795 or 910-207-8261. Columbus County Board of Educa- tions – also pass both physical and written examinations 0233 or 910-770-4811. Fair Bluff Ford. 649-7531 for TCI. Must have a completed physical with TB prior to tion, 817 Washington Street, White- WATERMELON & CANTALOUPE for ville, NC 28472. The hourly rate of 2010 FORD FUSION, 4dr, sedan reporting to work. This position will provide care and sale. Call 642-6166. pay is $8.00. auto, 29k. $18,800. Fair Bluff Ford. supervision by implementation of treatment plans for 910-649-7531 all residents in care at the Solomon Center. TCI, CPR- CNAS AED-FIRST AID, BBP and related trainings are required. FT 1st shift 6:30-2:30pm available, We are currently stafng for the following shift: FRI- some long term care required. NC DAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY and MONDAY FROM 1:00 license. Excellent pay and great ben- 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO XCab, 4x2 efits. Apply in person. Autumn Care leather, 106k, $11,900. Fair Bluff Ford PM THROUGH 11:00 PM. of Shallotte, 237 Mulberry St. Shal- 649-7531 You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomesnc. lotte, NC com, by email at [email protected], or fax to 910- EVERGREEN BEHAVIORAL MAN- 2007 FORD F-150 XL reg. cab, 2WD, 32k $13,900. Fair Bluff Ford. 910- 646-3609 and/or mail applications to Boys & Girls AGEMENT, Inc. is currently recruit- ing for the following positions for our 649-7531 Homes of NC, Inc – P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC Whiteville location: 28450 – Attn: Tesa Bush, Human Resources Manager. 2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO crew cab, leather, On Star 80k. $18,500 For questions, please call Tesa Bush at 910-646-3083 ext Billing Supervisor, Out Patient Therapist, Day Treatment Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 205. Non-exempt, hourly, shift work full time posi- Clinical Supervisor tion with benefts. EOE & Intensive In Home 2008 FORD RANGER XLT long bed, Associate Professional 1 owner, 56k, $15,900. Fair Bluff Ford 910-649-7531\ GO Pharmacy, Inc. is currently 2011 GMC SIERRA 4.7 V8 3K miles ABSOLUTE AUCTION recruiting for the following position for almost new reg cab. Sticker $25,000 Construction - Trucks - Airplane our Lake Waccamaw location: will take $17,000 firm. 840-9936. Frank Horne Construction Co. Retiring After 44 Years Full Time Pharmacist Please visit our website at www.ever- Directions from Fair Bluff – Take Hwy 76 West 1 Mile, Watch For Signs greeenbehavioral.com to apply. 7ED !UG  AMs)NSPECTION4UES !UGqAMnPM Evergreen Behavioral Management, 3ALE4IMESn3ALVAGE2OWs"UCKETSn4RENCH"OXESn0UMPSn4RAILERS Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employ- 2006 CHEVROLET HHR LT, 4dr, $RIVE 4HRU!PPROXAMs!IRPLANE 2EAL%STATEAFTER$RIVE 4HRU er, M/F/D/V leather, moonroof. 85k, $10,900. Fair "0ONITEMS ANDLESSnONITEMSOVER  GO Pharmacy, Inc. is an Equal Oppor- Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 Real Estate Auction tunity Employer, M/F/D/V 7EDNESDAY !UGUST !PPROXAMq"0 2007 FORD EDGE SE, auto 3.5L V6, Real Estate will be sold subject to owner’s confirmation. 4 Door SUV, 44k. $17,900. Fair Bluff At Construction Auction Sale Site SERVICES Ford 910-649-7531 SALE ONE 2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 4dr, V6 -AIN3T(WY &AIR"LUFFn(OUSE "EDROOMS  "ATHS auto, moonroof, 48k, $18,500. Fair 5PSTAIRS #ENTRAL(EAT!IR #ITY7ATER3EWER X,OT !CRES Child/Elderly Care Bluff Ford, 910-649-7531 SALE TWO 4AKE(WY7ESTTO)RVIN%NZOR2D ,EFTAFTERCROSSING.#LINE 4HIRD HOUSEONRIGHTIN.#$OUBLE7IDE4RAILER 7ELL3EPTIC4ANK !CRES RETIRED RN WILL SIT with your SALE THREE - Commercial loved one in your home. Call 910- -AIN3TREET (WY &AIR"LUFF .#  ,OTSSIDEBYSIDE X !CRES 641-0712 2003 HONDA 750 SPIRIT, 4,700 miles. $3,250. Call 653-5759 or 840- 4%2-3$OWN$AYOF3ALEn"ALANCEIN$AYS!LL0ROPERTY3OLD!S)S$AY 4195. 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2008 RED VENTURA SCOOTER. Cypress Village Apartments 4496 Posted:_ You are required to make defense to lina 27114 on or before October 17, 25 miles on it. Paid $1,900, sell for 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C. 10-SP-216 Witness: such pleading not later than Septem- 2011, or this notice will be pleaded $1,100. Call 653-3461. 1 and 2 bedrooms. UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power Assistant/Deputy Clerk of Superi- ber 12, 2011, and upon your failure in bar of their recovery. All persons Free laundry room + Community and authority contained in that certain or Court to do so the party seeking service indebted to said Estate will please MARINE room ****24 hour maintenance*** Deed of Trust executed and deliv- David A. Simpson, P.C., against you will apply to the Court for make immediate payment. Rental Assistance Up to 100% ered by Sparkle Graham, dated June Substitute Trustee the relief sought. This the 7th day of July, 2011. Seniors 62 years and older 28, 2004 and recorded on June 28, By:_ This the 1st day of August, 2011. Lisa J. Small, Administrator 910-649-7971 2004, in Book No. 785, at Page 20 Michael H. Stephens Daniel K. Hicks, Attorney: Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-2 pm Attorney at Law in the Office of the Register of Deeds Columbus County Attorney TDD Relay 1-800-735-2962 Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Ingersoll & Hicks, PLLC of Columbus County, North Carolina; Equal Housing Opportunity Attorneys for David A. Simpson, P.C. 111 Washington Street July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 2011 and because of default in the pay- Substitute Trustee Whiteville, NC 28472 2007 1860 SC Triton, 90 Optimax/SS NOTICE TO CREDITORS ment of the indebtedness secured 2550 West Tyvola Road August 1, 8, 15, 2011 Prop, Gun/rod box, 2 rod racks, 4 rod Having qualified on the 6th day of racks, 4 rod holders, camouflauge/ thereby and failure to carry out and Suite 520 July 2011, as Co-Administrators of Rhino lined, 18 gallon gas tank, live perform the stipulations and agree- Charlotte, NC 28217 Notice of Service the Estate of Elvira Bernhard Wil- well. Call 910-874-1378. ments contained therein and, pursu- (704) 442-9500 ant to demand of the holder of the of Process by son, deceased, of Columbus County, FURNISHED 1 BEDROOM apart- August 1, 8, 2011 indebtedness secured by said Deed Publication North Carolina, this is to notify all per- ment. Recently renovated. Pet sons having claims against the dece- allowed. Call 910-233-7840. of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Columbus County Trustee will place for sale, at public STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA dent or said Estate to present them to 2005 YAMAHA JET SKI, 3 seater, MADISON HILL APARTMENTS auction, to the highest bidder for cash Department of Aging the undersigned within 3 months from with step on bar. Call 910-654-3894 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS 206 S, Madison St., Whiteville, NC at the usual place of sale at Colum- Legion Drive IN THE SUPERIOR COURT the date of the first publication of this One Bedroom Apts. bus County Courthouse, Whiteville, Whiteville, NC 28472 FILE: 11 CV 001017 Notice, or this Notice will be pleaded "1+%.3
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COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY 1:30 PM that parcel of land, including Invitation to Bid JUDGMENT all claims to the attention of Patri- Rental assistance up to 100% cia W. Watson, Co-Administrator, or based on income. improvements thereon, situated, lying TO: Unknown Heirs of Lee Vern Robert A. Wilson, Co-Administrator, Seniors 62 years and older and being in the City of Tabor City, The base bid consists of the con- Brown in care of T. Scott Sessions, Attorney   County of Columbus, State of North struction of a new 5,100 square foot Take notice that a pleading seeking For The Estate, 130 Jefferson Street, Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm Carolina, and being more particularly office and fitness/wellness center relief against you has been filed in the ****Publisher’s Notice**** Whiteville, North Carolina 28472. All 
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Watson, Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS Present Record Owners: Sparkle The construction will be on a concrete and interest in insurance benefits Co-Administrator of the gal to advertise any preference, limi- for a two bedroom apartment with Graham raised slab on grade. Exterior finish made payable to the Estate of Lee tation discrimination based on race, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and Estate of Elvira Bernhard Wilson, The terms of the sale are that the real is brick veneer with architectural fea- Vern Brown and Columbus County. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial washer & dryer hook-up provided. 229 Powell-Wilson Drive, property hereinbefore described will tures. Contractor shall include all site You are required to make defense to status or national origin, or intention No pets. References and deposit Whiteville, N.C. 28472 be sold for cash to the highest bid- work, general construction, plumbing, such pleading not later than Septem- to make any such preferences, limi- required. Call 910-642-5844 or 910- Robert A. Wilson, tations or discrimination. We will not 234-1117. der. A deposit of five percent (5%) of mechanical, and electrical in the base ber 12, 2011, and upon your failure Co-Administrator of the knowingly accept any advertising for the amount of the bid or Seven Hun- bid. Alternate A-1 consists of a 1,360 to do so the party seeking service Estate of Elvira Bernhard Wilson, real estate which is in violation of the ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT for dred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), which- square foot pre-engineered metal against you will apply to the Court for rent in town. No pets. $350 plus P.O. Box 724, law. All person are hereby informed ever is greater, is required and must storage building with standing seam the relief sought. deposit. 640-2597 or 840-9936 cell. Lake Waccamaw, N.C. 28450 that all dwellings advertised are avail- be tendered in the form of certified roof and inset steel gutters on a con- This the 1st day of August, 2011. T. Scott Sessions, able on an equal opportunity basis. To ONE BEDROOM DOWNTOWN funds at the time of the sale. In the crete raised slab on grade. The exteri- Michael H. Stephens complain of discrimination, call HUD Attorney for the Estate of apartment. $375 plus deposit. Call event that the Owner and Holder or or finish is brick veneer with architec- Columbus County Attorney toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. Elvira Bernhard Wilson, 642-3332. its intended assignee is exempt from tural features. Contractor shall include 111 Washington Street The McGougan Law Firm, 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH house for sale. paying the same, the successful bid- all site work, general construction, Whiteville, NC 28472 WACCAMAW SHORES - Duplex 130 Jefferson Street, Nice neighborhood. Payments cheap- Apartment. Large bedroom, full bath, der shall be required to pay revenue and electrical in the alternate bid. All August 1, 8, 15, 2011 Whiteville, N.C. 28472 er than rent. 910-914-1384 Whiteville large kitchen & living area. Washer/ stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, and work for the base bid and alternate & Tabor City areas. July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 2011. dryer hook-up. No pets. References any Land Transfer Tax. shall be under one prime contract by NOTICE TO CREDITORS 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOUSE for & lease required. Call 640-8646 or The real property hereinabove the general contractor. The general 11 E 290 sale. Near hospital. Call 914-1384. 654-6792. described is being offered for sale contractor and all subcontractors STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Notice to Bidders “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold shall inspect the site prior to submit- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS BY OWNER - 2000 sq. ft. brick house, Demolition and Lot subject to all superior liens, unpaid ting a bid to ensure they allow for all The undersigned, GREGORY OWEN 3 bedrooms, 2 2/12 baths, 26x26 taxes, and special assessments. Clearance garage building, fenced in back yard. existing conditions. SPAULDING, has qualified as Exec- Other conditions will be announced Very nice neighborhood. Call 910- 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for The bid date shall be August 25, 2011 utor of the Estate of LESSIE MAE Services 234-5665. rent. Stove, refrigerator & washer at the sale. The sale will be held open at 3:00 p.m. at the office of the County SPAULDING, late, of Columbus included. Miller’s Mobile Home Park. for ten (10) days for upset bids as by Administrator, 111 Washington Street, County, and this is to notify all per- City of Whiteville WHITEVILLE - 1897 landmark Vic- 317-5259, 640-7138. law required. Whiteville, NC. sons having claims against said FY09 CDBG-CR torian house. 9 rooms + 2 bath. 1/2 If for any reason the Trustee is unable 2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME, East- Complete plans and specifications Estate to present them to the under- acre, historic section, 45 miles to to convey title to this property or the PROJECT beaches, safe from hurricanes. 910- over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. will be open for inspection in the signed on or before October 24, 2011 sale is set aside, the sole remedy 642-5592 642-4049. office of AD Carter, Construction pursuant to North Carolina General of the purchaser is the return of the and Design Consultant, 805-2 North Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall The City of Whiteville is seeking quali- 2BR 2 BATH mobile home, power- deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of Franklin Street, Whiteville, NC. Phone be pled in bar of their recovery. All fied contractors to perform demolition stat, $400 plus deposit & references. the sale is challenged by any party, No. 910-840-0996, Fax No. 910- persons indebted to said Estate will and lot clearance work to be funded No pets. 910-642-4970. the Trustee, in it’s sole discretion, if it 640-3334. please make immediate payment through the city’s FY09 Community LOT FOR SALE BY OWNER. Near to believes the challenge to have merit, A bid bond or Cashier’s Check in the to the undersigned at the following Development Block Grant Community Walmart. 53 Freedom Blvd. Whiteville. SMALL MOBILE HOME for single may declare the sale to be void and amount of 5% of the base bid pro- address. Revitalization (CDBG-CR) Program. Building Permit. Cell 910-274-8860 or married couple. Appliances and return the deposit. In either event This contract will be awarded based dinette set furnished. No indoor pets. posal and alternate shall be required. This the 18th day of July, 2011. or 787-504-6919. the purchaser will have no further on a competitive bidding process in References & deposit required. Bea- A performance bond and a labor GREGORY OWEN SPALDING accordance with the provisions of LOT FOR SALE: Williams Township/ verdam Community. Call 653-3552. recourse against the Mortgagor, the and material payment bond in the 7333 Chauncey Town Rd. Mollie area. Large lot, nice communi- Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney amount of 100% of the contract will P.O. Box 534 24CFR85.36 and the City of White- ty. Call 642-2872 or 653-3582. or the Trustee. be required by the successful bidder. Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 ville’s CDBG equal employment and Additional Notice Where the Real procurement policy. LOTS FOR SALE in North Whiteville. July 28, Aug. 1, 8, 11, 2011 C. Greg Williamson Property is Residential With Less Bid packages may be obtained from (3) acre lots. Call 910-914-1384. ROOM FOR RENT - Kitchen privi- Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP Holland Consulting Planners, Inc., at leges. Call 910-646-4161. Than 15 Rental Units: Notice of Service Attorneys at Law An order for possession of the prop- P.O. Box 1467 910-392-0060. There is no charge for ROOM FOR RENT erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. of Process by Whiteville, NC 28472 receiving bid packages. Bids will be Weekly or Monthly Rates. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser opened and read promptly at 2:00 GREATLY REDUCED 2 acres cleared Publication July 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2011 Bedrooms furnished. No Pets. PM, Friday, August 19, 2011, in the land 32x60 shop. Asking $32,000. and against the party or parties in No calls after 9 pm Whiteville City Hall, Council Cham- Klondyke Rd. Chadbourn. 910-625- possession by the clerk of superior STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE TO CREDITORS 910-642-4932 Having qualified as Executor of the bers, at 317 S. Madison Street, White- 9232 court of the county in which the prop- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Or 770-1140 Estate of Michael Allen Jolly; Michael ville, North Carolina. erty is sold. ““ Any person who occu- IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Allen Jolly, late of Seminole County, The City of Whiteville is an equal ROOMS FOR RENT $275 monthly, pies the property pursuant to a rental FILE: 11 CV 001017 Florida, this is to notify all persons, opportunity employer/service pro- Cable TV, Central Heat & Air. Call agreement entered into or renewed on COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY *82-910-445-7498 firms and corporations having claims vider and encourages participation by or after October 1, 2007, may, after JUDGMENT against the Estate to exhibit them to historically underutilized businesses, receiving the notice of sale, terminate TO: Unknown Heirs of Glovenia Kirby the undersigned at the office of Inger- including small, minority, and female- the rental agreement upon 10 days’ Brown soll & Hicks, PLLC, Post Office Box owned businesses. written notice to the landlord. Upon Take notice that a pleading seeking ****Publisher’s Notice**** 25167, Winston-Salem, North Caro- August 1, 2011 Equal Housing Opportunity FOR LEASE - 900 sq. ft. retail or termination of a rental agreement, relief against you has been filed in the All real estate advertised herein is office space. 1012 N. Powell Blvd. in the tenant is liable for rent due under above-entitled action. The nature of subject to the Federal Fair Housing Powell Plaza. Call 910-642-5824. the rental agreement prorated to the the relief being sought is as follows: Act, North Carolina and Columbus effective date of the termination. Columbus County prays that the Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- FOR RENT Downtown Commercial gal to advertise any preference, limi- Any person who occupies the prop- Court hold a hearing to declare the Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. tation discrimination based on race, erty pursuant to a bona fide lease or rights of the parties to claims, rights, Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. color, religion, sex, handicap, familial tenancy may have additional rights and interest in insurance benefits status or national origin, or intention pursuant to Title VII of 5.896 - Pro- to make any such preferences, limi- made payable to the Estate of Glo- tations or discrimination. We will not tecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act venia Kirby Brown and Columbus knowingly accept any advertising for which became effective on May 20, County. real estate which is in violation of the LOTS FOR RENT in mobile home 2009. law. All person are hereby informed park at 2600 Walter Todd Rd. $80 that all dwellings advertised are avail- able on an equal opportunity basis. To monthly. Call 840-2454 or 200-3125. complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH house for rent. Stove & refrigerator furnished. $600/ mo. Call 642-2892. 3BR 2BA HOUSE for rent or sale. 502 Amended Notice of Jones St. Tabor City. Large lot, com- pletely remodeled, end of street pri- Substitute vacy. 550/mo plus 550 dep. 910-840- 1962 serious inquiries only please Trustee’s 504 N. BROWN St. Chadbourn. 3 Foreclosure Sale of bedroom house $550 with deposit. Real Property No Pets 336-414-9167 6 BR, 3 BATH house rent to own, 3 houses, 3 BR & 4 BR Mobile homes for rent. Also Lots: rent to own & land & lots for sale. Owner financing Call THOMPSON 910-770-2227. ESTATES BRICK HOUSE, 3 BR, 2 bath 1,600 sq. ft. City. $725 month + security APARTMENTS Covey Run dep. 336-870-2501. 103 Jones Place

UNFURNISHED 2 BR, 1 BATH Whiteville, NC house 122 W. Nance St., Whiteville. Now accepting applica- $475/mo. + $475 deposit. Call 910- tions. 1 bedroom units, Apartments 207-1580. handicap accessible units available. Total electric 1 and 2 Bedroom Units with range & refrigerator 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT fur- nished, No pets. Deposit and refer- furnished. Head of house- Reduced rent ences required. Call 640-8098. hold must be 62 or older. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT. No pets. Rent based on income. (910) 640-1656 Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call Office Hours 642-4049. Tuesday & Thursday 117 Covey Run Lane 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Whiteville SHORT BROS. 640-3315 RENT-A-CAR HHMOVE IN SPECIALSHH Hwy. 701, South Visit our website at $ 95 of Whiteville www.norcomanagement.com 19DAILY 642-4175 Dynamic Property Management 6B - The News Reporter, Monday, August 1, 2011

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 2011/2012 for the Riegelwood Sani- On or about August 20th, the follow- On or about September 1st, WECT Tian Channel 852, Phoenix InfoNe- Channel 888, ART Channel 890, TV State of North Carolina tary District has been submitted to the ing additions are planned as part of Weather Plus D2 Channel 121 will ws Channel 853, Phoenix NA Chan- Japan Channel 868, SBTN Chan- County of Columbus Town Council. A copy is available for a new international package called change to Bounce TV. nel 854, Zee TV Channel 871, Sony nel 866, RAI Channel 877, Deutsche Having qualified as CO-Administra- public inspection by contacting the Mandarin Passport: CCTV-4 Chan- The new services listed below can- Asia Channel 872, TV Asia Channel Welle Channel 879, TV5 Channel 881, tors and the Resident Process Agent office at 655-2523 (leave message nel 851, CTI Zhong Tian Channel not be accessed on CableCARD 873, GMA Pinoy Channel 860, GMA Oxygen HD Channel 1320, TV One of the Estate of Charles Edward Ward, for call-back). 852, Phoenix InfoNews Channel 853, equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable Life Channel 861, DWLS Channel HD Channel 1330, Nat Geo Wild HD Sr., deceased, late of Columbus Notice is hereby given that, a public Phoenix NA Channel 854. Products purchased at retail without 862, DZBB Channel 863, The Fili- Channel 1254, Crime & Investiga- County, North Carolina, the under- hearing on the proposed budget, will On or about August 20th, the fol- additional, two-way capable equip- pino Channel 864, C1R Worldwide tion HD Channel 1268, E! HD Chan- signed hereby notify all persons hav- be heard by the Riegelwood Sanitary lowing additions are planned as ment: Lifetime HD Channel 1321, Channel 885, RTVi Channel 886, RTN nel 1305. ing claims against the estate of said District at the office located in the Rie- part of a new international package CCTV-4 Channel 851, CTI Zhong Channel 887, TV 1000 Russia Kino August 1, 2011 decedent to present them to the gelwood Shopping Center, at 7 p.m. called Hindi Passport: Zee TV Chan- undersigned on or before the 1st day on Tuesday, August 2, 2011. nel 871, Sony Asia Channel 872, TV on November, 2011, or this notice Persons who wishes to be heard on Asia Channel 873. Zee TV will also will be pled in bar of their recovery. the budget may appear. Written and be available as a International pre- All persons indebted to said estate oral comments may be given at this mium channel. please make immediate payment. meeting. On or about August 20th, the follow- This the 1st day of August, 2011. Steve Lanier, Chairman ing additions are planned as part of a Charles Edward Ward, Jr. Riegelwood Sanitary District new international package called Fili- Administrator July 28, Aug. 1, 2011. pino Pass Plus: GMA Pinoy Channel 210 Sunbury Drive 860, GMA Life Channel 861, DWLS Evans, Ga 30809 Time Warner Cable Channel 862, DZBB Channel 863, The Sheila W. Small Filipino Channel 864. Administratrix/Resident Process Time Warner Cable’s agreements with On or about August 20th, the follow- Agent programmers and broadcasters to ing additions are planned as part of 3377 Cedar Grove Church Rd carry their services and stations rou- a new international package called Cerro Gordo, NC 28430 tinely expire from time to time. We Russian Passport: C1R Worldwide Don W. Viets, Jr. are usually able to obtain renewals Channel 885, RTVi Channel 886, RTN Attorney for the Estate or extensions of such agreements, Channel 887, TV 1000 Russia Kino 107 Jefferson Street but in order to comply with appli- Channel 888. Whiteville, NC 28472 cable regulations, we must inform On or about August 20th, the follow- 910-642-7019 you when an agreement is about to ing additions are planned as Interna- August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2011 expire. The following agreements are tional premium channels: due to expire soon, and we may be ART Channel 890, TV Japan Channel NOTICE TO CREDITORS required to cease carriage of one or 868, SBTN Channel 866, RAI Chan- STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA more of these services/stations in nel 877, Deutsche Welle Channel COUNTY OF COLUMBUS the near future. Service: American 879, TV5 Channel 881, Bollywood On The undersigned, HARRY L. GREEN, Life, BBC America, BBC America Demand Channel 898. JR. has qualified as Executor of the HD, BBC America On Demand, Ban- On or about August 20th, the follow- Estate of KATHLEEN R. GREEN, damax, Current TV, De Pelicula, De ing changes are planned: Lo Mejor late, of Columbus County, and this Pelicula Classico, E!, Encore(East), On Demand Channel 890 will move is to notify all persons having claims Encore(West), Encore HD, Encore to Channel 895, International Mov- against said Estate to present them Action, Encore Love, Encore Mys- ies On Demand Channel 891 will to the undersigned on or before tery, Encore Drama, Encore Westerns, move to Channel 896, Espanol On October 24, 2011 pursuant to North Encore Wam, Erotic Networks, FUSE, Demand Channel 892 will move to Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, FUSE HD, The Golf Channel, The Channel 897. or this notice shall be pled in bar of Golf Channel HD, RetroPlex, Sprout, On or about August 23rd, TV Shows their recovery. All persons indebted Starz(East), Starz Cinema, Starz HD, On Demand Channel 1042 will no lon- to said Estate will please make imme- Starz Kids & Family, Starz Kids & ger be available. diate payment to the undersigned at Family HD, Starz In Black, Starz Edge, On or about August 30th, the fol- the following address. Starz Edge HD, Starz Comedy, Starz lowing addition is planned as part of This the 18th day of July, 2011. Comedy HD, Starz On Demand, Style, Basic Cable: E! HD Channel 1305, HARRY L. GREEN, Jr. truTV, truTV HD. Oxygen HD Channel 1320. 2057 Old Stake Road In addition, from time to time we make On or about August 30th, the follow- Chadbourn, NC 28431 certain changes in the services that ing additions are planned as part of C. Greg Williamson we offer in order to better serve our the Digital Tier: TV One HD Chan- Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP customers. The following changes nel 1330, Nat Geo Wild HD Chan- Attorneys at Law are planned: nel 1254. P.O. Box 1467 On or about August 1st, the following On or about August 30th, the follow- Whiteville, NC 28472 addition is planned as part of Basic ing addition is planned as part of HD July 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 2011 Cable: Lifetime HD Channel 1321. Plus: Crime & Investigation HD Chan- On or about August 1st, the follow- nel 1268. Public Hearing ing changes are planned as part of On or about September 1st, the fol- Riegelwood Movie Pass: WAM Channel 642 will lowing addition is planned as part of become Encore Family, Encore Mys- Free On Demand: TWCable How To Sanitary District tery Channel 640 will be changing to On Demand Channel 411. Budget Hearing Encore Suspense. On or about August 15th, Sleuth The Public will take notice that the Channel 316 will become Cloo TV. proposed budget for the fiscal year www.whiteville.com

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