Cause of Dangerous Death Intersection Her body was found Plans made for N.C. in September. 87/11 interchange. uuSEE PAGE 4A uuSEE PAGE 2A The News Reporter Founded 1890. Published every Tuesday and Friday for the County of Columbus and her people. WWW.NRCOLUMBUS.COM Friday, November 30, 2018 75 CENTS County schools will have first all-white board in 46 years

By Justin Smith said. “There is nothing I can [email protected] do about that, but I think Mr. Strickland is going to Starting next month, Co- be fair about it and he’s not lumbus County Schools — in going to look at it as a color which nearly one in three thing. I don’t look at it as a students is black — will be color thing. governed by an all-white “I know that people are board of education for the going to say, ‘Well, we don’t first time in nearly half a have any representation. We century. don’t have any representa- Chair- tion.’ But the woman Bar- people that bara Yates- are on the Staff photo by Grant Merritt Lockamy board will be fair and will Whiteville City Council members toured the new City Hall in construction on Madison Street Tuesday of the Mt. Olive co- be willing to afternoon with City Manager Darren Currie, right, acting as a tour guide around the facility. Construc- do what’s best tion is expected to be completed by spring 2019, and the construction budget is all according to plan. munity, the only black for the people Smith and Allen, LLC General Contractors is in charge of construction. See story on page 9A. member of in their dis- the five-per- trict as well son board, as the coun- launched an ty,” she said. unsuccessful “At this point, run for the I think it’s go- N.C. House Barbara Yates-Lockamy ing to be okay, Hearings begin today for rather than even though seek a third term on the people need school board. Her district to see somebody like them 2 school board seat will be sitting in that place in order filled next month by Ronnie to feel like they may have sheriff’s election protests some decision or some hand Strickland of Evergreen, who is white. He garnered in the work that’s going on. half the votes in a three-way I believe my people felt that By Allen Turner Tuesday’s print edition of been reached. Regardless in the primary election. race during the Nov. 6 gen- way with me there.” [email protected] The News Reporter and be of what the county elec- Smith also said that some- Despite Yates-Lockamy’s posted as soon as they are tions board decides, the one was sitting beside the eral election against Chad- bourn residents Rashad confidence that the new The Columbus County known on our website, protests could eventually voting machine when a Roberts, a black candidate board will look after the Board of Elections was NRcolumbus.com. go before the N.C. Board voter cast her ballot in who received 30 percent of interests of all students, she scheduled to begin hear- The four-member Co- of Elections and Ethics Cerro Gordo and that the votes, and Shane Enzor, said she offered a unique ing four protests at 9 lumbus County Board of Enforcement and the deci- multiple voters at several a white candidate who got 20 perspective. o’clock today (Friday) that Elections preliminarily sions of that board then precincts were purged percent. Each school board “I’ve had plenty of in- seek to have the results began hearing two of the could be challenged in from the registration rolls member represents a dis- stances that would relate to of the Nov. 6 general elec- protests in an emergen- court. after having voted in the trict but is elected by voters me being black or me being tion for Columbus County cy meeting Tuesday but primary. throughout the county. a woman who helped people sheriff thrown out and a rescheduled completion Allegations Smith also complained “The people made the de- feel better about the situa- of all the hearings until Hill and Smith testified that the county elections new election ordered. cision to have Mr. Strickland tion,” she said. today because County briefly at Tuesday’s coun- board rejected absentee Republican as their representative, and But that hasn’t always ballots cast Jody Greene de- I have to go along with that been the case. feated Democrat- by voters. Al- decision,” Yates-Lockamy uuSEE BOARD 12A ic incumbent though her Lewis Hatcher protest didn’t by 34 votes, 9,403- specify, she 9,369, in official was referring results from that to nine absen- election. How- tees delivered Commissioners ever, a recount to to a White- which Hatcher ville precinct was entitled be- instead of to will receive cause the mar- the elections gin was less than office by an one percent had employee at not been com- Liberty Com- school merger pleted as of our mons nursing deadline Thurs- home, where day afternoon. the voters study Monday Four people, reside. The two of them county board By Allen Turner elected officials rejected those [email protected] and two of them Staff photo by Allen Turner ballots be- officers in the Co- Attorney Boyd Worley, left, who represents Sheriff-elect Jody Greene, cause state law In a rare morning business session, Colum- bus County commissioners will receive a report lumbus County sits at a recent county Board of Elections meeting Friday with Greene, forbids nursing home employ- Monday from former N.C. Superintendent Democratic Party, right, and his wife, Angie. filed formal pro- ees from han- of Public Instruction June Atkinson on the tests of the election. Attorney Amanda Prince ty hearing but neither dling absentee ballots. advantages and disadvantages of merging the County Commissioner recommended — after McKenzie nor Thurman, She also protested that Columbus County and Whiteville City school Amon McKenzie, who consulting with lawyers both of whom arrived late a former county Repub- systems. leaves office Monday at the state Board of Elec- for the meeting, spoke. All lican party chairman, The meeting when Jerome McMillian tions — that the people four were expected to take Mitchell Mercer, served is scheduled for The News Reporter will takes the oath to replace filing the protests and the stand at the hearings as a poll worker at the 9 a.m. in com- stream the meeting on missioners’ him, Brunswick Mayor others, including poten- today. South Williams precinct Facebook Live Nancy Hill, Democrat tial witnesses, were not Smith’s written protest and Elections Director chambers at Party Chair Franklin timely notified that Tues- alleged several irregulari- Carla Strickland couldn’t the courthouse Thurman and Democratic day’s “emergency” board ties. She complained that produce a letter showing annex, but the Vice-Chair Gloria Smith meeting would include a Whiteville #2 precinct did that Mercer had resigned report will not be received until later in the meeting because commissioners must first hold filed the protests, citing planned decision about not open on Election Day from his Republican Party their annual organizational session to elect a several irregularities. those protests. until 6:40 a.m., ten min- office. Mercer testified chairman and vice chairman, have swearing-in Two of them, McKenzie Neither Greene nor utes after the scheduled Tuesday that he had pro- ceremonies for Commissioners Jerome McMil- and Hill, also are pro- Hatcher would comment opening time. She said vided Strickland his letter lian, Charles McDowell and Ricky Bullard and testing the outcome of a on the election results that at several precincts of resignation from the conduct a previously scheduled public hearing. liquor-by-the-drink refer- or on the protests. Both some people had to cast party office. County commission meetings are usually endum in Tabor City that men said they will issue provisional ballots be- Smith also complained held at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Mondays passed by 11 votes, 401-390. statements eventually but cause they were told they that, for the 2018 election, Results of decisions on want to wait until deci- were not registered, even uuSEE MERGER 3A uuSEE PROTESTS 9A the protests will appear in sions on the protests have though they had voted

Volume 128, Number 046 Yesterday morning’s frosty conditions making us all thankful for gloves, hats and warm layers? The Whiteville, North Carolina DIDYOB Whiteville Junior Woman’s Club will collect new and gently used coats today and tomorrow (Saturday) DID YOU OBSERVE? at Mistletoe Market in Vineland Station... Author Nancy Naigle requesting that her photo be taken with 100-year-old retired English teacher Mary W. Mintz at the SCC Foundation Christmas luncheon?... 2A • The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 IN BRIEF DEADLY INTERSECTION Disaster Recovery Center moves to Econo Lodge FEMA has relocated its local Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for victims of Hurricane Florence to the Econo Lodge at 503 N. J.K. Powell Blvd. in Whiteville. The office is scheduled to be opened 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. through at least Wednesday. The deadline for Florence victims to apply for help is Dec. 13. Applicants are not required to visit a DRC and, instead, they can call toll-free to 800-621-3362. This is the second time the local DRC has moved following Hurricane Florence. It was initially located in the former Columbus County Board of Elections office on Chadbourn

Highway, but moved after FEMA staffers complained about Staff photos by Jefferson Weaver coughing and sneezing in the building, which had previously undergone mold remediation treatments. The DRC was then While confusing to some motorists, the four-way stop intersection at N.C. 11 and N.C. 87 has dramatically relocated to the open-air Columbus County Farmers Market, reduced the number of high-speed accidents there in the last year. Officials hope planned improvements which proved too cold. will make the intersection even safer. N.C. 87/11 intersection plans get warm reception District Court Judge Margaret Eagles, left, swore Recent deaths accelerated project Vickie Pait onto the N.C. Domestic Violence Com- mission. Mary Williams-Stover, right, is executive By Jefferson Weaver ladder. 74/76 is currently funded in slightly to the east of N.C. director of the N.C. Council for Women and Youth [email protected] Flashing lights, wake-up the State Transportation Im- 11. Since plans are in place bars and other improve- provement Program, Barks- to eventually bring N.C. Involvement. The four-way stop at N.C. ments were added, along dale said, but must make it 87 to four-lane standards, 87/11 in Sandyfield has few with stopsigns on N.C. 87, through the next round of access to properties near Pait named to state fans, but area residents within weeks of the Roberts the STIP, which will be in the intersection will be re- were encouraged by the family fatalities. The De- place through 2029. The final duced. Browntown Avenue anti-violence committee planned improvements and partment of Transportation decision for those four-lane and Woodyard Road in the accelerated improvement also announced that under improvements will be made center of Sandyfield will Vickie Pait, executive director of Families First, Inc., is schedule for the project. the new system of “grad- next year. receive wider lanes as well now a member of the N.C. Domestic Violence Commission, The Sandyfield Town ing” projects, 87/11 got a The Sandyfield intersec- as curb and gutters. a group that helps legislators stay informed of the needs of Hall was crowded Wednes- new look and interest from tion, however, is on the fast The planned improve- survivors of violence. day with residents, motor- the state. track. Right of way acquisi- ments also take into account Rep. Brenden Jones (R-Columbus) recommended Pait for ists and first responders several major concerns with the position, and Speaker of the House Tim Moore appointed eager to see the plans to previous proposals to four- her to a two-year term as a victim services provider. radically change the deadly lane N.C. 87 and reroute The Domestic Violence Commission’s 39 members reflect intersection and improve N.C. 11. Large wetland areas the geographic and cultural diversity of the State. Com- safety. The crossroad saw will be entirely bypassed by mission members assess statewide needs related to domes- some improvements last using the half-interchange tic violence and work to assure that necessary services, year after a double fatal- design rather than a full in- policies, and programs are provided to those in need. They ity claimed the life of a terchange with four ramps. strengthen the existing domestic violence programs estab- mother and child, and seri- Historic Weymouth Chapel lished through state law and can recommend new domestic ously injured another child. and its cemetery will also violence programs. Residents have complained be preserved, although the “We as a committee make suggestions on items to take about the number of crash- N.C. 87 South sections of the to the legislative body to work to best serve survivors of es at the intersection for highway will pass close to domestic violence,” Pait said. —Diana Matthews years. the church property. “I think this is going to Barksdale noted that the do a lot of good,” Ray Ja- intersection improvements 20th Toy Run is Saturday cobs, a veteran volunteer will assist in the eventual firefighter from Buckhead, four-laning of N.C. 87, but A group of local motorcycle enthusiasts will be celebrat- said. “I wanted to see what are a separate project. ing their 20th year providing toys for needy children this they were planning, and A DOT engineer listens to a question from a con- The Blackrock Bridge re- Saturday. this looks like a good way cerned local resident at Wednesday’s informational placement carrying N.C. 11 Toy collection boxes have been set up in Dollar General to make it work.” meeting on the intersection. over the Cape Fear was part stores across the county for several weeks, Angela Norris The crossing was a con- of the plan to eventually explained. Donors can buy toys at any Dollar General store ventional intersection with The intersection is a key tion is set to begin in 2020, build an interchange and and leave them in the box. stop signs on N.C. 11 for part of long-term, extensive with a contract to be let in four-lane highway through Registration for the ride is $10, or a new, unwrapped toy. decades. After the deaths improvements for N.C. 87 2021. the N.C. 87/11 intersection. On Saturday, bikers will assemble at the Walmart in White- of Rebecca Roberts and from Elizabethtown to be- The N.C. 87/11 inter- N.C. 87 is on track to be ville at 9 a.m., with a departure time of 10, to visit every her daughter Constance in low Riegelwood, Andrew change will be a limited completely four-laned from store in the county. Toys and donations can also be dropped September 2017, State Rep. Barksdale of the DOT ex- access overpass, sometimes Fayetteville to the U.S. 74 off at Walmart during the ride. The toys will be turned over Brendan Jones, Sen. Danny plained. Plans are in place called a “half-cloverleaf.” On intersection at Acme within to the Columbus Baptist Association for local distribution. Britt and Sen. Bill Rabon to widen N.C. 87 from Eliza- and off ramps will extend the next decade –but engi- “Anyone in need of assistance can contact either the pushed the Department of bethtown to Elwell Ferry, from the northwest and neers have to finalize the CBA or the Baptist Association immediately,” Norris said. Transportation to move then from Elwell Ferry to southeast sides of N.C. 11 plan for widening or bypass- —Jefferson Weaver the project up the priority N.C. 11. From N.C. 11 to U.S. on an entirely new roadbed ing Riegelwood.

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Engage Life Church 501 N Madison St Whiteville, NC Lunch will be provided All guests will be entered into a drawing for a 50” TV, Chromebook or a set of Pioneer Woman Cookware The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 • 3A OFFICERS RECOGNIZED Santa arrives by train in Chadbourn Saturday Doris Dees is parade marshal

By Allen Turner and retired educator Do- Foundation board and the [email protected] ris Dees will serve as pa- Chadbourn Revitalization Committee. Chadbourn’s 2018 A magna cum laude Christmas celebration graduate of N.C. Central gets underway with a full University with a BS in day of activities Satur- math and physics, Dees day beginning with the also attended the Uni- arrival of Santa Claus versity of South Caro- by train at 8:30 a.m. and lina, Catholic University culminating in an after- in Washington, D.C. and noon parade for which a East Carolina University. beloved retired educator She is an elder at Central Presbyterian Church and Staff photo by Allen Turner and civic leader will serve as parade marshal. a member of Las Amigas. Chief Jeff Rosier, with numerous police officers in the background, discusses The day’s events are She is a lifetime member recognition of local policemen and SBI and ALE agents for their efforts during sponsored and coordi- of the national Westside Hurricane Florence. nated by the Chadbourn Doris Dees Alumni Association and Revitalization Commis- has served on the Colum- sion, which maintains bus County Library ad- and operates the non- visory board, the Colum- Whiteville council okays profit Chadbourn Depot The parade will start bus County Arts Council Museum. at 3 p.m., proceeding board, the Chadbourn Continuing a tradition ABC board and the advi- temporary housing ordinance that began about three north on Brown St. sory board of Legal Aid years ago after R.J. Cor- and turning east onto of the Lower Cape Fear. man resumed railroad By Allen Turner and zoning ordinance. miums for retired city operations here, Santa Strawberry Blvd. [email protected] Council and the White- employees and cancelled will arrive by locomo- ville Police Department their second monthly tive at the Depot Museum The Whiteville City also recognized agents meeting in December, and then attend breakfast rade marshal. Dees taught Council Tuesday unani- from the State Bureau which would have oc- with youngsters of all math and physics at West mously adopted a tempo- of Investigation, Alco- curred on Christmas day. ages starting at 9 a.m. Columbus High School rary ordinance dealing hol Law Enforcement, Earlier in the day, coun- The fee for breakfast is $5 and Westside High School. with housing relief fol- Dept. of Motor Vehicles cil members held a special and reservations are not She is a former trustee of lowing Hurricane Flor- and individual Whiteville meeting to tour construc- required. A photographer Southeastern Commu- ence that was developed police officers for their tion of the new city hall. will be available to take nity College and a current by city staff to allow for assistance and response Photos from that tour ap- pictures of children with member of both the SCC relief from zoning rules during Hurricane Flor- pear elsewhere in this edi- Santa. and regulations for tem- ence. Fifteen agents of the tion and online at www. The parade lineup porary housing needed three state agencies were nrcolumbus.com. will begin at 1:30 p.m. at as a result of Hurricane recognized by name, as the railroad in front of Whiteville Florence and applies to were 24 Whiteville police (Publisher’s Note: City McArthur Supply and all victims of Hurricane employees. Councilman Justin Smith the parade will start at 3 Appliance Repair Florence, regardless of In the only other busi- is editor of The News Re- p.m., proceeding north on Jimmy Pierce Owner/Servicer FEMA assistance. The or- ness in a relatively short porter. To avoid any con- Brown Street and turning dinance allows temporary meeting, Council ap- flict of interest, he has east onto Strawberry Bou- housing inconsistent with proved reimbursement no role in Whiteville City 640-3304 levard before concluding Washers - Dryers the city’s land use plan of health insurance pre- Council coverage.) at the Chadbourn Baptist Church. Visiting queens Refrigerators & more should call 910-654-5646 Reasonable Rates Sen. Danny Britt, R-Robe- to register for the parade. MERGER son, told them that state Chadbourn resident Continued from 1A law places the decision in the hands of the county of each month, but the commissioners, not the upcoming meeting was General Assembly, and rescheduled because Com- recommended that an ad missioner Giles “Buddy” hoc committee be formed Byrd cannot be available to try and decide on a that evening and mem- course of action. bers felt that all commis- A committee composed sioners need to be present of representatives of both for presentation of the school boards and the merger study. county commissioners Atkinson’s Emerald advertised for proposals Education group was for educational experts commissioned in August to conduct a study on the to conduct the study after June Atkinson pros and cons of merging the county and city school the two systems. Emerald boards passed conflicting poses it. County commis- Education was hired in resolutions on merger in sioners tried to defer the August to conduct the October 2017. The county decision to the state leg- study, and that is the re- board of education favors islature, but Rep. Brenden port which commission- mergingAA the shopping shoppingtwo systems, dayday Jones, R-Columbus, and ers will receive Monday. while the city board op- The wonder of Christ toto saysay thankthank you!you! This ChTherist mwonderas...on G NofN Christradio 105.3FM ThisHear Christmas...on wonderful Christmas GNNradio music, 24 hours a day! 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The Belk Rewards Mastercard is issued by Synchrony Bank pursuant to a license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. 17192014 4A • The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 HEROIC OFFICER, CITIZENS Leland woman overdosed on multiple substances By Jefferson Weaver limit of .08. She also had heroin. Heroin has a grip [email protected] deadly amounts of heroin, on Brunswick County, cocaine and fentanyl in but it hasn’t turned up in A woman whose par- her system. Columbus in the quanti- tially clothed body was The autopsy report ties we see in Brunswick. found in September died noted that Reilly had an We’re working to find of an overdose of cocaine, extensive history of drug every possible way to get fentanyl and alcohol. abuse. District Attorney users the help they need to The state Medical Jon David said his office get off these drugs, while Examiner’s Office on has not been contacted still enforcing the law.” Tuesday released the fi- regarding any further Fentanyl is commonly nal toxicology report on action in the investiga- used on its own or to ac- Wanda Tiffany Reilly, 32. tion. The prosecutor has celerate the effects of in- Reilly was found in the been urging lawmakers jected or snorted cocaine Photo courtesy of N.C. Dept. of Public Safety 4600 Block of Livingston to strengthen laws re- or heroin, and is a rising In addition to honoring Fair Bluff Cpl. Lee Allsbrooks Wednesday, the N.C. Chapel Road, near the cause of overdoses nation- wide. The synthetic drug Highway Patrol thanked two other men who attempted to aid Trooper Kevin church, on Sept. 4. A log- ging company worker is cheap, widely available Conner when he was shot. Hilton Berry Cox II lives near where Conner was spotted her near a ditch and roughly 40 times more shot, and went to investigate the blue lights and the sound of gunfire. He called in a field around 4:30 p.m. potent than conventional 911 and began waving down passing motorists seeking help. Among those and called 911. heroin, according to the who stopped was Loren Halsey, a Navy corpsman who described Conner’s in- Reilly’s family con- Centers for Disease con- juries to the 911 operator. Halsey was not able to attend the ceremony Wednes- tacted Columbus County trol. In 2017, 2,323 people day. Pictured L-R: N.C. Highway Patrol Commander Col. Glenn McNeill, Fair authorities after hear- died from overdoses in Bluff Police Cpl. Lee Allsbooks, Hilton Berry Cox II, and Rep. Brenden Jones. ing about an unidentified North Carolina, a 22.5 Not pictured: Loren Halsey. female being found in increase over 2016 and the area. Reilly lived in one blamed, in part, on Brunswick County, and Wanda Tiffany Reilly the rise in fentanyl usage, her family was said to be according to the CDC. Clarkton man convicted en route to file a missing garding fentanyl as well More than 50 different persons report when they as so-called murder by “analogues”, or fentanyl found out in the media overdose. Lawmakers are derivatives, are available of 2nd degree murder about a body with tat- considering adding to the across the country, the toos and other markings statutes to allow murder CDC reported. The deriva- A 2017 killing in a Clark- ell and the victim, Lonnie Following six days of matching the victim. charges if a person over- tives often have varying ton housing complex has Smith, were engaged in evidence and more than The day before her doses, and was assisted levels of strength, as well sent a man to prison. a verbal altercation that three days of delibera- body was found, Reilly’s in injecting or using nar- as cutting agents that are Harold Swindell, 48, of turned physical prior to tion, the jury returned car was found in a ditch cotics. deadly on their own. Clarkton, was convicted of the shooting. During the the unanimous verdicts roughly a mile from the David said that while The investigation into Second Degree Murder and altercation, multiple wit- of guilty. field where she died, ac- he is unfamiliar with Reil- Reilly’s death was delayed Possession of Firearm by nesses stated that Harold “The jury was com- cording to investigators. ly’s specific case, it doesn’t due to Hurricane Flor- Felon following a jury trial Swindell pulled a handgun mitted to following the She left behind her par- appear her death would ence, which arrived the in Bladen County Superior from his waistband and evidence and clearly gave ents, three children and a qualify for a murder by next week and caused Court. Following the ver- fired multiple shots into thoughtful consideration husband. overdose charge. extensive flooding in the dicts handed down by the Smith’s back and legs. to all facets of this case. The The death is being “I don’t know of any area where her body was jury, Swindell received a Smith was transported victim’s family is pleased treated as an accidental evidence that there was found. Detectives were sentence of 26 to 33 years in to Cape Fear Valley Hospi- that their loved one’s killer overdose. The medical anyone else involved, but also kept busy with an- the North Carolina Depart- tal where he died from the has been brought to jus- examiner noted no signs I have not specifically other murder investiga- ment of Adult Correction. injuries he sustained in the tice,” said Quintin McGee, of violence or injury on examined this incident,” tion after a man’s body The case stemmed from shooting. Swindell turned chief prosecutor of the the body. he said. “This is another was found on N.C. 410 near a May 17, 2017 shooting that himself in at the Bladen Bladen County District The report showed sad example of why I am the Bladen County line on occurred in the Oakdale County Sheriff ’s Office Attorney’s Office. McGee Reilly’s blood alcohol level trying to hard to get stiffer Sept. 14, during the storm. Apartments in Clarkton. the following day and has prosecuted the case along was .11, three points above penalties for distributors, A suspect in that killing Witness testimony from remained in custody since with Assistant District the state’s legal driving especially of fentanyl and has been arrested. the trial indicated Swind- that time. Attorney Shirley Smircic. Woman charged with stabbing Bolton girl reported missing A teenaged girl from weighs 90 lbs., and has long 19, whose whereabouts are A Sam Potts Highway to appear from here and Lamont Burgess, 40, of Bolton has been reported dark hair and brown eyes. unknown. woman is in jail after alleg- Lenoir County, the arrest same address was reported missing. She was wearing a white Anyone with informa- edly stabbing her husband report shows. Her address to have been stabbed by Rayn Wilson, 15, was polo school uniform shirt, tion on Rayn Wilson’s with a steak knife during was listed as 5450 Sam Potts Freeman after an argu- last seen getting into a gold khaki pants, and a dark whereabouts is asked to an argument. Hwy., Hallsboro. ment. He was stabbed in automobile at the Bolton jacket. contact Detective DiCicco Arrest reports show The sheriff ’s office the arm. Mr. Burgess was Youth Center Nov. 19, Sher- She was last seen in the at Columbus County Sher- Lisa Mitchell Freeman, 50, reported that on Nov. 28, transported to be treated iff Lewis Hatcher said. company of Jacob Caulder, iff ’s Office (910) 642-6551. was jailed for assault with a shortly after 3 a.m., depu- for his injury. The Hispanic female deadly weapon with intent ties were dispatched to Freeman was also to kill, and held without 5450 Sam Potts Highway in charged with failure to bond as due to domestic reference to assault with a appear on misdemeanor Premier Portable Buildings violence. Freeman also deadly weapon. charges, and non-payment faces charges for failure The victim, Charles of $7,917 in child support.

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Department June Hall, clerk to the in the resolution request,” of Transportation will county commissioners, he wrote. not be able to name the in an email Tuesday that Clark said that the U.S. U.S. 74-76/U.S. 701 bridge the bridge was named in 74/N.C. 242 bridge which in Whiteville in honor 1995 in honor of Hezekiah commissioners had origi- of fallen Highway Patrol Pridgen, who donated the nally discussed as a loca- Trooper Kevin Conner land on which the bridge tion for honoring Conner because the bridge is al- sits. still remains an option, as ready named for someone “The Pridgen family do “several other bridge else. However, a division is in full support of nam- opportunities in the fu- engineer suggests that the ing a bridge for Trooper ture along U.S. 74.” state will look favorably Conner, but the naming Clark’s letter to Hall on a request to name an- opportunity for the U.S. included documentation other bridge for the fallen 74/U.S. 701 bridge is al- showing that it was at the trooper. ready taken,” Clark wrote request of county com- Columbus County to Hall. missioners that the bridge commissioners recently “While it would be a originally was named for adopted a resolution ask- fitting honor to name a Pridgen in 1995. ing the state to name the bridge in honor of Troop- Contributed photo The N.C. House of Representatives paid tribute to fallen Trooper Kevin Conner Wednesday. The chamber passed a resolution that was read aloud, and Rep. Brenden Jones spoke about his personal relationship with Conner. The House Baptist association receives honored Conner’s wife, Miranda, and their children, along with members from the patrol’s Trooper B/District 5 with a standing ovation. Pictured are N.C. High- way Patrol Commander Col. Glenn McNeill, Angela Jones, Trooper Conner’s grant from major partners daughter, Briley, his wife, Miranda, N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore, Trooper Conner’s son, Braxson, Rep. Brenden Jones, R- International Paper, Dr. Dave Heller, Asso- sociation, said, “We appre- Columbus, and N.C. Highway Patrol Master Trooper in partnership with the ciational Missions Strate- ciate our partnership with Richard A. Capps. United Way Cape Fear gist for the Columbus Bap- International Paper, the Association, has provid- tist Association said, “We Columbus County Schools Happy 11th Birthday ed a $5,000 grant to help are extremely grateful and the Columbus Baptist Isaac Richard fund the Backpack Bud- for this partnership. To- Association. Together, Help with heating dies Ministry Program gether, we can all work to we can work to help those Hales in the Columbus County help meet this need among students who are in need.” December 3, 2018 Schools. This ministry pro- costs starts Dec. 3 Backpack Buddies is gram runs throughout a collaboration between This program sends the school year. If you Low-income households tance through March 29 or the Columbus Baptist As- bags of nourishing would like to donate, you with a person 60 or older or until funds are exhausted. sociation and the county can send checks to the someone receiving disabil- The federally funded school system, providing food home with Columbus Baptist Asso- ity benefits and services program helps low-income through the Division of households with a one-time non-perishable foods for ciation, 208 S. Thompson identified students on Aging and Adult Services payment directly to their needy children over the Street, Whiteville, N.C. that need help covering the heating vendor to offset weekends. Fridays. 28472. Mark your checks cost of heating their home the high cost of warming This program sends “Backpack Buddy.” this winter can apply for their homes during the bags of nourishing food You can also purchase assistance starting Dec. 3. cold weather months. De- home with identified stu- our children. Without non-perishable, single The assistance is avail- pending on the household’s dents on Fridays. Each the generosity from the serve food items. A list able to eligible households primary heating source, contains enough for the United Way and Interna- is available of suggested through the Low-Income the payment will be $200, student to eat until they tional Paper, this ministry foods on the CBA web- Energy Assistance Pro- $300 or $400. With lots of love, return to school on Mon- would struggle to meet site at www.columbusbap- Mama, Daddy, Emily, Wyatt, gram from Dec. 3 through To apply, individuals Luke, Grandma Thompson, day. Currently, there are these needs.” tistnc.net. Click the tab Dec. 31. Beginning Jan. 2, should contact the Colum- over 1,000 children who Tommy Taylor, Exec- marked CBA Events. Call Granny and Grandpa Hales all other low-income house- bus County Department of #7880 have been identified in the utive Vice President of 910-642-2155 for further holds may apply for assis- Social Services at 642-2800. CCCS as in need. United Way Cape Fear As- information.

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By Clara Cartrette Hooks was shown the three of you to Atlanta to [email protected] location for the gift shop, purchase merchandise.’ but all other decisions “We are very proud of A lot of people might were to be made by her. our upgrade and again wander through Colum- “She agreed and asked thank former CEO Hollis bus Regional Healthcare her friend, Pat Paschal, for her help and support System’s gift shop and be ‘Will you help me?’ Paschal of our operation,” said impressed with the quality agreed, and the two strong, Jones. “Merchandise was and quantity of gifts avail- determined women were needed to stock the shop, able, but they probably on a mission,” said Jackie but there was no money. have no clue how valuable Jones, president of the Lou and Pat decided that the gift shop is to $10,000 was needed the hospital. to stock the shop, The Hospital and Betsy McKee Auxiliary celebrat- joined them in fun- ed its 25th anni- draising, bringing Staff photo by Clara Cartrette versary this year in a representative and the gift shop, to sell books, shoes, Columbus Regional Healthcare Auxiliary President Jackie Jones poses by a operated by about jewelry and more, selection of Christmas themed items in the hospital gift shop. three dozen male and they raised the and female auxilia- $10,000 through those ry volunteers, had special sales.” its 21st anniversary. Now they were BREAKFAST, THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY During the celebra- ready to recruit tion at Vineland Hospital Auxiliary BREAKFAST PLATES OMELETES Station, Lou Hooks volunteers, and they Bacon, Fresh, Smoked or Link Sausage, Break- Western: 1 Meat, cheese, peppers, onions, was recognized recruited 10 to start fast Ham, Liver Pudding, Corn Beef Hash or tomatoes, mushrooms ...... $6.00 with. The gift shop Grilled Turkey ...... $6.00 for leadership and Philly Steak ...... $7.00 hard work in orga- The hospital gift shop carries a variety opened Nov. 25, 1997, Philly Steak ...... $7.00 nizing and getting of items, including baby gifts for new- “and from that day Add cheese, egg, onions, peppers, mushrooms Regular(1 Meat and cheese) Or Veggie ...... $5.00 the gift shop open. borns. forward the gift or stewed tomatoes ...... $0.75 Since it opened shop started mak- Any regular side order meat ...... $2.00 HASHBROWNS in 1997, the gift shop has Hospital Auxiliary. “With ing money,” Jones said. Loaded: Ham, onions, & cheese .....Lg.$4.00 generated proceeds of no experience with a gift “Hardy Ledbetter, the hos- ...... Sm.$3.00 $364,669.95. shop, they contacted and pital’s chief operating of- PANCAKES (3) Susan Hanover, wife visited other gift shops. ficer, was our liaison and Blueberry or chocolate chip ...... $4.50 Regular: 1 Meat and cheese .... Lg.$3.00 They realized display cabi- one day we told him we of Dr. Todd Hanover, was Regular ...... $3.50 ...... Sm.$2.00 working with a hospi- nets were needed. Hyman wanted to go shopping. We tal gift shop before ar- Kramer was contacted bought three flags that now French Toast ...... $3.50 BREAKFAST SANDWICHES riving in Whiteville. She about used cabinets in fly in front of the hospital. approached former CEO storage and they chose We were so proud, but after Grits Choice of 1 Meat with egg ...... $3.00 three cabinets, plus an old that, we decided it would Bacon, breakfast ham, grilled turkey, patty, fresh or Ralph Rogers about the Large ...... $2.00 advantages of a gift shop cash register, “which was be an unwritten rule that smoked sausage, turkey bacon or sausage, bologna in the hospital. Rogers better than a cigar box,” gift shop proceeds must Small ...... $1.50 cheese, lettuce or tomato ...... $0.75 Jones said. “The cabinets be used to enhance patient liked the idea but wanted Try our Special Healthy Breakfast Sandwich (Grilled Turkey, Egg Whites, on wheat toast) $4.00 outside support before were used for 21 years until care, and have been.” presenting the idea to the former CEO Carla Hollis The auxiliary has pur- hospital board. He met visited our gift shop com- chased many valuable piec- with community leaders mittee meeting and said, es of medical equipment The ‘Ladies, I know this is your for the hospital, including DONUT SHOP who readily supported Locally owned the idea. The board was operation but you need to replacing all of the physi- since 1992 DRIVE THRU SERVICE and Restaurant impressed and asked Rog- upgrade your shop. I will cal therapy equipment, Mary Harrelson, Owner Lunch Specials ers to contact Lou Hooks to bear the cost of new dis- wheelchairs, digital scales, 1602 S. Madison St. • 640-3317 • CALL IN ORDERS WELCOME take the lead in organizing play cabinets, glass shelv- Open Tues - Fri 6 am-2 pm (Drive Thru open until 2 pm) • Sat 6 am-1 pm uu a gift shop. ing, etc. I will also send SEE GIFT SHOP 11A You’re In, You’re Out, You’re Home! Buy One, Get One 10 Lb. Bag ¢ Prices Good FREE Bagged Ice 99 11/23 - 12-02 Sliced Free! 4 lb. 4 Breat, 4 Thighs, 4 Legs & 4 Wings 6 Roll Towels or 12 Giant Roll Tissue Whole Boneless Naval Red Delicious Bounty Essentials Paper 16 Piece Fresh Towels or Charmin Pork Loins Oranges Apples Fried Chicken Essentials Bath Tissue $ 89 $ 99 ¢ $ 99 $ 99 2/$ 1 Lb. 89 Lb. 16 4 3 8.9 oz. Cheerios, 10.5 oz. Lucky Charms, 48 oz. Selected Varieties 30.65 oz. 12 ct., Selected 12 oz. 4 10.8 oz. Honey Nut Cheerios or 11.5 oz. Our Family Maxwell House Wake Reese’s Puffs Cereal Kellogg’s Family Steven’s Red Frozen Yogurt or General Mills Pack Pop•Tarts Hots Ice Cream Scrounds Up Roast Coffee Cereals $ 89 $499 2/$5 $288 $119 2 USDA Blackwell Angus USDA Select, Value Pack USDA Select, Value Pack 16 oz. Mild or Hot 6 Pack/Half Liter Btls. Coke T-Bones Boneless Boneless Carolina Pride Products Stew Beef Chuck Steaks Roll Sausage 4/$ $ 99 $ 29 $ 19 $ 19 10 5 Lb. 4 Lb. 4 Lb. 2 Great Prices Great Quality Great Selection 121 East Strawberry Blvd., Chadbourn The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 • Page 7A Miriam Davenport Obituaries receives Air Force scholarship

By Diana Matthews lege or university with an Air Force detach- Whiteville High ment. The award covers School senior Miriam up to $18,000 per year in Lana Davenport has tuition and fees, plus a been awarded an Air textbook allowance and Force ROTC scholar- ship val- ued at around $100,000. She is the RICKY GLENN STEVEN W. CONWAY DERRICK LYNN CRIBB ARMOND DAVID 17-year-old DUDLEY WILMINGTON -- Ste- WHITEVILLE -- Der- CARTER daughter RIEGELWOOD -- Ricky ven W. Conway passed rick Lynn Cribb, 33, WHITEVILLE -- Ar- of Christo- Glenn Dudley, 50, died away peacefully at home passed away Wednesday, mond David Carter, 78, pher Dav- Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 with Nov. 14, 2018. died Wednesday, Nov. 28, enport and New Hanover Regional his loving wife, Candace Final rites will be held 2018. He was born May 18, Kathryn Medical Center in Wilm- Hammonds Conway, at his at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 1940 in Columbus County, Thompson ington. He was born on side. He was born Nov. 13, at Worthington Funeral the son of the late Armond Daven- Nov. 13, 1968 in Wilming- 1958 in Green Bay, Wisc. Home with Pastors Brad Graham Carter Jr. and the port. ton, to Gene and Juanita He was the Assistant Hardwick and Bo Chapel late Aline Ward Carter. By join- Dudley. He was preceded Fire Chief and Training officiating. The family Mr. Cart- ing the in death by his father Gene Officer at Oak Island. will receive friends from er was a U.S. Air Dudley. Steve will be remem- noon-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 veteran who Force, Ricky was a member bered for his 30+ years of two hours prior to the ser- served in Miriam of Riegelwood Baptist service as a paramedic vice at the funeral home the U.S. Army and worked will be fol- Church. He was employed and firefighter in North in Chadbourn. Interment as a construction designer. lowing a previously by W&W Elec- Carolina, which included will be in the Cribbtown His funeral service will Thomp- tric for a number of years being a paramedic instruc- Cemetery. be held at 2:30 p.m. Satur- son family and was currently em- tor, a nationally certified To cherish his mem- day, Dec. 1 at First Baptist tradition. ployed by the Town of Ta- trainer of swift water res- ory he leaves his wife, Church of Whiteville with Her grand- bor City in the Wastewater cue, personal watercraft Charidy Norris Cribb of Rev. Ryan Clore officiating. father John E. Treatment Department. and rope rescue. He also the home; two children, The family will receive Thompson Ricky loved deer hunt- taught confined space res- Bayley Cribb and Zoey friends after the service Jr. served ing and every weekend cue, structural collapse Cribb, both of the home; in the fellowship hall. Pea- 22 years during hunting season rescue, vehicle extrication his parents, Dorinda Jo cock Funeral Home is han- in the you could find him in the and trench rescue. Steve Norris Cribb and Royal dling the arrangements. Staff photo by Diana Matthews Army and woods. He was a past mem- was the recipient of the Dale Cribb of Chadbourn; He is survived by his Miriam Davenport ber of ADR Fire/Rescue, 2005 Higgins and Lang- wife, Brenda Williams National a sister, Carla C. Patrick monthly living expense which he was very proud ley Memorial Award for Carter of the home; two Guard. Miriam consid- of Whiteville; and his ma- stipend. She has applied of. outstanding achievement sons, David Graham Cart- ers him and her grand- ternal grandmother, Betty to three colleges and has Visitation was held in the field of swift water er of Whiteville, Chris mother, Sara Thompson, Norris Watts of Chad- already been accepted at Thursday, Nov. 29 at McK- rescue. Steve’s dedication Carter and wife, Janice, of to be her role models “be- bourn. one. enzie Mortuary. His funer- to lifesaving and teach- Spartanburg; two broth- cause they have worked After she graduates al service will be held at 2 ing will live on through PANDORA HINSON ers, Jerry Carter and wife, very hard to get what with the rank of second p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Rie- the many professionals WHITEVILLE -- Pan- Dorothy, and Buster Cart- they have now and it is lieutenant, Miriam will gelwood Baptist Church who took his courses and dora Hinson, 65, passed er and wife, Genie, both inspiring,” she said. serve at least four years with Rev. Ed Taylor and worked on his teams. away peacefully Thursday, of Whiteville; one sister, Her great-grandfa- of active duty and four Pastor Lamont Hem- Steve was a master Nov. 29, 2018 at Columbus Donna Carter Rich and ther, John E. Thompson years in the reserves. minger officiating. Burial carpenter, woodworker, Regional Healthcare. Born husband, Ed, of Spartan- Sr., served in Europe “I would like to be will be in the church cem- and cabinet builder and in Columbus County July burg; and six grandchil- during the final two placed as a Weather Offi- etery. the world remains full of 1, 1953, she was a daughter dren, Alexis Carter, Ash- years of the first world cer and do research jobs Ricky is survived by his his beautiful and meticu- of the late Charles Edward ley Carter, Sarah Carter, war. He commanded the on the weather planes, mother, Juanita Dudley of lous creations. His love of Hinson. Emily Carter, Anna Carter 371st Infantry, one of especially on the Air Riegelwood; two sisters, woodworking remained Visitation will be held and Miles Carter. the first U.S. regiments Force Hurricane Hunter Paula Dudley of Riegel- throughout his career, ful- from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Online condolences to be made up of black jets,” she said. “If I re- wood and Donna Obrien filling a creative passion Dec. 1 at Worthington Fu- may be made at http:// enlisted men with white ally enjoy my job in the (Chris) of Greenville; two that turned his visions neral Home in Chadbourn. www.peacockfuneral- officers, at the battles of military, I think I would nieces, Katherine O’Brien, into personal treasures for Her funeral service will be home.net. Verdun and Champagne. like to stay in as long as and Carley O’Brien; and Candace and many others. held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. During her years at I can.” three nephews, Adam Dud- Additionally, throughout 2 at Williamsons Cross- ULA ZENOBIA JACOBS WHS, Miriam has been At WHS, Miriam ley, Connor O’Brien, Caleb his life Steve mentored peo- roads Baptist Church with SPUALDING active in Junior ROTC, really likes her agri- O’Brien. ple of all ages who learned Rev. Jim Lamb officiating. LAKE WACCAMAW but she said that the culture and English Memorials may be by his example and who he Interment will be in the -- Ula Zenobia Jacobs college scholarship pro- classes and considers made to Riegelwood Bap- helped cultivate direction church cemetery. Spaulding, 71, died Sunday, gram is also open to them “probably my best tist Church, 101 Corn Wal- and self-confidence. We are Survivors include her Nov. 25, 2018 at Lower Cape students who have not subjects” although she lace Road, Riegelwood, all greatly indebted to him children, Pamela Miller Fear Hospice and LifeCare already had ROTC expe- can’t name a favorite. N.C. 28456 or to ADR Fire/ for the time he took to help Dew of Chadbourn, Andy Center in Whiteville. rience. After taking the Last semester her fel- Rescue in Riegelwood, N.C. others find success. S. Miller and wife, Kelly, The funeral will be held Armed Services Voca- low Future Farmers of Like many from Green of Evergreen; her beloved at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 in tional Aptitude Battery America members voted Bay, Steve spent his life mother, Lillie Mae Ellis the Peoples Funeral Home last year, she received BETTY ANN HAYES her vice president of the cheering for and cursing Hinson of Chadbourn; two Chapel in Whiteville with calls from several mili- WILMINGTON -- Betty WHS chapter, and she is the Packers, a team that siblings, Carolyn Powell Pastor Gregory Spaulding tary recruiters, encour- Ann Hayes, 86, formerly of secretary of Columbus honored him in his last and husband, Randy, and of Union Baptist Church. aging her to enlist. Chadbourn, passed away and Bladen FFA. She is week by sending him an Edwin Hinson and wife, Viewing was held Thurs- She explained to the Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at her a member of the Nation- autographed football for Amy, both of Chadbourn; day, Nov. 29 and will be Marine Corps represen- residence. Born April 2, al Honor Society and his 60th birthday. and one grandson, Logan held Friday, Nov. 30 one tative that she hoped to 1932 in Selma, Betty was served as a junior mar- Steve was very dear to Miller of the home. hour prior to the service go to college and major the daughter of the late shal last year. his family and friends. at the funeral home. There in one of the sciences, Daniel Murray Hayes and ANNIE MARGARET “Outside of school,” We thought of him as the will be no viewing after the and he told her that col- Nancy Ann McKeithan BURCH JOHNSON she said, “I really enjoy man with the big voice service. Burial will be in lege scholarships were Hayes. She was the widow working out at Nautilus who stood up for his con- CHADBOURN -- Annie the Saint James Cemetery. available that would al- of the late Lacy Carl Hayes gym in Whiteville. It’s victions, cared deeply for Margaret Burch Johnson, low her to get her educa- and was preceded in death SADIE FLOYD HICKS very relaxing to spend a others and perhaps most 92, died Saturday, Nov. 24, tion paid for and then go by her siblings, Mildred, EVERGREEN -- Sadie couple hours every day of all for his great love and 2018 at her residence. into service as an officer. Glorios, Nancy and Violet. Floyd Hicks, 66, died Sun- exercising.” gentleness with children The funeral will be held She talked with Ser- A private memorial day, Nov. 25, 2018 at Lower Miriam has compet- and dogs. at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. geant-Major Preston service is being held. Cape Fear Hospice and ed in equestrian events A memorial service will 1 in the Peoples Funeral Smith and Colonel Carl Worthington Funeral LifeCare Center in White- and 4-H in the past, but be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Chapel in Whiteville with McCloud at WHS and did Home is serving the family. ville. her agricultural activi- Dec. 3 in the Odell William- Elder Charles Covington some research on her op- Survivors include two The funeral will be held ties have become less son Auditorium in Bolivia. officiating. Viewing will be tions. daughters, Crystal Hayes at noon Saturday, Dec. 1 at structured during a Arrangements are in the held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, “I applied for the Air Johnson and husband, St. Mary’s Baptist Church, busy senior year. She care of Coastal Crema- Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. Force scholarship be- Grant, of Chadbourn, Old Hwy. 74, Evergreen tends a garden at her tions. 1 one hour prior to and fol- cause they have more Robin Hayes Terry and with Apostle Preston aunt and uncle’s house. In lieu of flowers, please lowing the service at the scientific careers” than husband, Ron, of Raleigh; Smith officiating. View- She said she loves “tak- donate to “Kids Making funeral home. Burial will the other service branch- one sister, Dani H. Furr of ing will be held one hour ing care of my farm It,” an organization fo- be in the Evergreen Com- es, Miriam said. Wilmington; three grand- prior to and following the animals, especially my cused on woodworking munity Cemetery. Miriam can use her children, Taylor Johnson service Saturday, Dec. 1 at mini donkey, Doc.” mentoring programs for scholarship at any col- Jordan (Ellis), Anna John- OLLIE GODFREY the church. Burial will be at-risk youth. As a master son McPherson (James), PRINCE in Evergreen Community carpenter and mentor to Lacey Terry Toney (Da- WHITEVILLE -- Ollie Cemetery. Peoples Funer- BETTY L. BORDEAUX JADA MARIE BILLUPS many, Steve chose to do- vis); and two great-grand- Godfrey Prince, 72, died al Home of Whiteville is WHITEVILLE -- Betty FOUR OAKS -- Jada nate his entire carpentry children, Addison Grant Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 in serving the family. L. Bordeaux, 87, of the Marie Billups, 19, died shop to this organization, Jordan, Hayesly James Richmond, Va. Lees Lake community, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. showing a lasting com- WILLARD DUNCAN McPherson. The funeral will be held Nov. 28, 2018 at Lumberton Bladen Gaskins Funeral mitment to his commu- TABOR CITY -- Willard Memorials may be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Health and Rehab. Peacock Home, Elizabethtown. nity and to helping others Duncan, 73, died Tuesday, made to Lower Cape Fear the Brunswick-Waccamaw Funeral Home. become the best they can Nov. 27, 2018 at his home. Hospice and LifeCare Baptist Headquarters, 600 be. Kids Helping Kids, 617 Inman Ward Funeral We’re On The Web: Center, 206 Warrior Trail, Pinelog Road. Viewing was Castle Street, Wilmington, Home. Whiteville, N.C. 28472. held Thursday, Nov. 29 at nrcolumbus.com N.C. 28401. 910-763-6001. Peoples Funeral Home and www.kidsmakingit.org. MARINA GRACE will be held Friday, Nov. MINTZ 30 following the service at GEORGE ALEXANDER WHITEVILLE -- Ma- the headquarters. Burial JOHNSON JR. rina Grace Mintz, infant, will be in the Campground BLADENBORO -- died Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 Cemetery. George Alexander John- at Columbus Regional son Jr., 56, died Monday, IDA BELL BENTON Healthcare. Worthing- Nov. 26, 2018 at his resi- ROBINSON ton Funeral Home, Chad- dence. Peoples Funeral WILMINGTON -- Ida bourn. Home, Whiteville. Bell Benton Robinson, 71, died Nov. 25, 2018 at her home. Peacock Funeral nrcolumbus.com Home, Whiteville. 8A • The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 SANTA RETURNS FOR CHRISTMAS

Staff photo by Justin Smith Santa’s home in Whiteville is open for business. The jolly old elf welcomes visitors Wednesday through Saturday from 3:30-7 p.m.

CHRISTMAS EVENTS LOVE FEAST PREPARATIONS Candlelight Event is Dec. 10 at Vineland Columbus County Parks and Recreation will sponsor the 29th annual Candlelight Event on Monday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. The event will feature a variety of music presented by local talent at Vineland Station in downtown Whiteville. Distribution of candle “glow sticks” will begin at 5:30 p.m. Free hot chocolate and sweet treats will be provided. The first candle light walk was held in 1990, as troops fought in the Gulf War. Colum- bus County citizens banded together, with over 700 citizens to light a candle and join voices in support of all who were serving the country. “While wars are still raging, soldiers continue to fight for our freedom and law enforce- ment officers are constantly fighting wars in our communities, there are many reasons for the citizens of Columbus County to come together to sing in peace and harmony,” a Columbus County Parks and Recreation press release stated. B&GH hosts Christmas musical Sunday The 2018 Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina Christmas Open House will feature a presentation of “Welcome to Bethlehem!,” a dramatic Christmas musical performed by Ocean View Baptist Church. “We are delighted to bring this event not only to our children, but to the entire com- Staff photo by Diana Matthews munity,” said B&GH President Gary Faircloth. “It is such a wonderful experience for all involved.” Volunteers wrap hundreds of candles for the Dec. 9 Moravian Love Feast at This special performance will take place Sunday, Dec. 2, from 3-5 p.m. in the Leamon 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Whiteville. The feast is “a service of E. Rogers Memorial Chapel. A light reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Admis- fellowship that tells the Christmas story through traditional carols and some sion is free and all are welcome. No reservations are needed. Scripture,” said Jean Lee, right. “The enthusiasm our friends from Ocean Isle have in bringing this event to our com- munity is awe-inspiring,” said Joseph Kennedy, director of pastoral care for B&GH. “Some of these talented individuals have performed professionally in New York City and across the United States. Most importantly, they have a heart for the Lord and are great supporters of B&GH.” Now Pine Straw

Cracking Now Holiday parades scheduled Available Several Christmas parades are scheduled throughout Columbus County in the com- Pecans! ing weeks: n Saturday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. — Lake Waccamaw The Gore Center n Saturday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. — Chadbourn Highway 130 East • 770-5367 n Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. — Whiteville n Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. — Tabor City n Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. — Fair Bluff Christmas Fun Day to Be Ready For benefit The Coming Rotary Holiday Christmas Galloway Farm in Halls- boro is partnering with the Whiteville Rotary Club for Season a fun-filled family event on Memories Saturday, Dec. 8, that in- cludes breakfast or lunch, See Us free personal visit and pho- Christmas is full of sights, sounds and to with Santa, hay rides, Today For barrel train rides, sing-a- smells that are unique to the season. Every- long Christmas trail, games All Your Cash and surprises. 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If you would like to share your Christmas Upper Extremity Pain? memory, poem or drawing, you can drop Hand Pain? it off at The News Reporter Call Amber Robinson, Rehab Director, at 127 W. Columbus St., Whiteville (910) 642-4245 or email to [email protected] to set up an outpatient appointment today. by December 11th The News Reporter 1402 Pinckney Street Whiteville, NC 28472 (910) 642-4245 The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 • 9A PROTESTS Continued from 1A Ballot recount the county closed three previously utilized early begins in close voting sites in communi- ties with large African- American voter popula- election for sheriff tions — Chadbourn, Fair Bluff and Bolton — and Nancy Hill Amon McKenzie Gloria Smith Franklin Thurman opened a new early voting By Allen Turner absentee voting and by site in Cerro Gordo, where opened and the state elec- ballot for one voter at were not available. [email protected] early voting at the county Greene resides. tions board ordered that South Williams was lost Greene has been ac- elections office and three Hill’s protest com- the precinct remain open and never counted. She companied to board of A recount of ballots in one-stop sites. plained that some regis- until 9:20 p.m. instead also cited the same nine elections meetings since a close election in which The recount was not tered voters were turned of closing at 7:30 p.m. as nursing home absentee election day by his attor- Republican Jody Greene completed by The News Reporter’s print deadline away from the South originally scheduled to ballots complained about ney, Boyd Worley, while defeated incumbent Dem- Thursday afternoon and Williams precinct at the give voters more time to by Smith. Hatcher has been accom- ocratic Columbus County officials said the recount Tabor City Courthouse cast their ballots. McKenzie’s protest panied by attorneys Oscar Sheriff Lewis Hatcher by might even continue into early on election morning Hill also complained mirrored the same com- Blanks and Heath Nance. 34 votes got under way Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Friday. Complete results because the appropriate about voters being im- plaints filed by Hill, while Those lawyers were ex- Columbus County Board of the recount will appear ballots were not available properly turned away Thurman’s protest fo- pected to represent the of Elections. at NRcolumbus.com as for them to vote. The bal- because they were deter- cused on the people who two candidates at today’s Greene defeated Hatch- soon as they are available lots were delivered to the mined for various rea- could not vote early in the protest hearings as well. er 9,403 to 9,369 votes, or and in Tuesday’s news- precinct an hour and 50 sons not to be registered day at South Williams be- 50.09 to 49.91 percent. By paper. minutes after the polls and that a provisional cause appropriate ballots state law, Hatcher is enti- The Nov. 6 election tled to the recount because marked the first run at Greene’s winning margin elective office for Greene, was less than one percent a first sergeant with the INTERIM of total votes cast. N.C. Highway Patrol, and In a separate but re- it was Hatcher’s second lated matter, the county run for sheriff. LEADERSHIP elections board was also In 2014, Hatcher won scheduled to hear four landslide victories in both formal protests of the the general election and election for sheriff this the earlier Democratic Bozeman is (Friday) morning at 9 primary. He defeated un- o’clock. The protesters affiliated candidate Mike want the results thrown Edwards, 78-22 percent, in out and a new election the general election after acting director ordered. (See related story having banished four op- on page 1A.) ponents in the primary The machine recount with 79 percent of the will involve re-tabulating vote. The 2014 race was of elections 19,000 ballots from the Hatcher’s first election Staff photo by Grant Merritt general election. Those after he was appointed to Whiteville City Council members braved chilly votes were cast on Elec- fill the unexpired term of By Allen Turner tion Day at the county’s former Sheriff Chris Bat- temperatures Tuesday afternoon for a tour of new [email protected] 26 precincts, by mail-in ten, who resigned. City Hall, led by City Manager Darren Currie. The Columbus County Board of Elections named We Work For Our Customers Cerro Gordo longtime staffer Jackie PPG Certified & Body Shop Bozeman acting director Complete Collision Repair DON’T BE STEERED OR BULLIED BY YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY. 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Currie said that council members seemed Your #1 Service Rated Company first time they could go of ballots cast in the Nov. 6 very pleased with every- on-site and tour the build- general election for sheriff, thing. ing,” Currie said. “With heard preliminary testi- Currie said that con- concerns of letting just mony related to four formal struction costs and the anybody walk through protests of the sheriff ’s budget for the contrac- while they’re building, we race and scheduled addi- tor’s pay requests are got it set up through the tional hearings for Friday. heavily monitored, and contractor to do the tour.” (See related stories else- everything is close to the Currie said the council where in this issue.) budget. He explained that chamber is much larger Elections board mem- council does not want than the one in the cur- bers said Tuesday that, con- over-runs, and he working rent City Hall and will trary to rumors that had hard to make sure that hold more than 100 peo- circulated throughout the does not happen. ple. The chamber will county, Strickland has not Due to weather delays be equipped with audio resigned her position. She from Hurricane Florence and visual technology for fell ill during a meeting of and soil removal delays presentations and general the elections board on Fri- before construction, Cur- meeting use. For the first day, Nov. 16, and was taken rie said that construction time, the mayor will have by ambulance to Colum- is not too far behind. He his or her own office space bus Regional Healthcare, gave an expected comple- inside City Hall to meet then transferred to New tion time frame of April with citizens, make phone Hanover Medical Center. 2019. calls or sign checks. 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Last Friday’s Fourth National Climate As- sessment Report was blunt: the nation will see increased unprecedented weather anomalies brought about by a rapidly warming planet. Columbus County will not be spared. The report assessed weather impacts, region by region, through 2040. The Southeast will particu- larly susceptible to severe weather swings, nota- bly heat waves and hurricanes. Closer to home, Columbus County has experi- enced two devastating hurricanes just two years apart, likely a sign of things to come as the ocean warms. Increasing frequency and severity of these hur- ricanes does not bode well for low-lying The point: counties like “It is worth repeating once ours near the again that we are the first ocean. Flooding generation to fully under- from hurri- stand climate change and canes, as we the last generation to be have seen, PUBLIC OPINION has twice able to do something about devastated an it.” entire town, Fair Bluff, inundated homes in Riegelwood, Lake Waccamaw, Crusoe and Ash, severely damaged Deer road kills are high Whiteville’s central business district twice, forced hundreds from their homes, and caused millions I don’t think I’ve ever food, too. There are five dead beside in crop losses. seen any more deer that’s Hurricane Florence the road at the Hammond’s Thirteen scientific agencies using more than been killed on the highway pretty much destroyed the Creek Bridge on N.C. 87 1,000 sources, led by the National Oceanic and At- as has been killed lately! I hardwood mast crop that alone today. know it’s the breeding sea- deer normally feed on, so mospheric Administration and assisted by scien- son for deer but I also think deer are having to move William Settlemeyer tists at leading climate research universities such it has to do with finding about more to find food. Riegelwood as N.C. State, compiled the report. They concluded that a rising ocean would continue to contribute to coastal flooding increases by as much as 1,500 Gov. Roy percent. Demand action on flooding The report conflicts with an administration Cooper’s that refuses to heed overwhelming data. The report also warns of the environmental threat of Over the past few weeks, neighborhood and tried and roadway into Crusoe transparency growing, industrialized countries like China and I have read articles on the to figure a way to lessen in the early 90s. India, though China recognizes the threat to its flooding in Whiteville. I the impact of storms and I urge my neighborhood may not agree with ev- heavy rain. and everywhere, demand problem economy and has pledged to take steps to reduce erything, but I do admire My neighborhood is from these people action. carbon emissions. people standing up for Crusoe, where 75-80 homes, FEMA money should be Colin Campbell So what can be done locally? their community. two churches and one fire used for this and not to The Insider Farmers should ensure they have federal crop This is something I station were damaged fund pet projects. insurance. Local and state governments will need would love to see out of our or destroyed. What I see I admit that I am bit- Republican legislators county officials, elected is their attitudes of give ter over the inactions of to allocate extensive tax dollars to abate flooding. have about 16 questions and appointed. them a bottle of water, a Columbus County officials The health department will need to be prepared for Gov. Roy Cooper’s ad- Over the years since jug of bleach and make and hope that others who for predicted mosquito-borne virus outbreaks ministration, and he’s Floyd came, I have seen sure you pay your taxes live under the threat of a such as zika and malaria. Emergency Manage- refusing to answer. one county commissioner on time. storm or even a few rainy ment will need to increase its readiness. The list, Cooper and his Depart- and one former commis- While I believe in cli- days will voice their opin- ment of Environmental an expensive one, goes on. sioner in a boat in Soules mate change and all flood- ions to state officials and Quality skipped a recent Sadly, residents who have enjoyed living by the Swamp trying to figure ing cannot be prevented, a county officials. legislative committee water for generations in places like Fair Bluff how to get the water to run lot of this was caused by meeting on the state’s and Crusoe may find that they have no choice but out faster. That was in 1999. poor engineering by DOT Danny Lee Simmons $58 million agreement No one has come in my in the design of the bridge Whiteville to move to higher ground. We pray that drought with the developers of doesn’t make the county’s forests tinder boxes of the Atlantic Coast Pipe- destruction like those seen in California, Austra- line. Lawmakers want to lia and Scandinavia this year. know more details about Scientists have long said that climate change how the agreement came doesn’t cause alarm because it typically happens When will the killings stop together, and while the slowly over time. That’s changing, however, as the questions are obviously pace of warming increases exponentially. politically motivated, the governor’s administra- The trend is obvious: the climate report says and civility return? tion needs to be transpar- that the 20 warmest years on record have been in ent and provide answers. the past 22 years, with the 2015-2018 making up the For the last couple of scending spiral ending in ates bitterness in the sur- days, I have been pon- destruction for all. It is vivors and brutality in the What’s the big deal top four. dering about our county, immoral because it seeks destroyers.” about the agreement? Says said World Meteorological Organization state and country. A day to humiliate the opponent I continue It was big news back in Secretary-General Petteri Taalas, “It is worth re- does not go by that when I rather that win his under- to see the greatest depth January, but since most peating once again that we are the first generation look at the news, whether standing: it seeks to an- of uncivil rest that has North Carolinians have to fully understand climate change and the last it’s local, state or national nihilate rather than con- been afflicted upon our probably forgotten by now, generation to be able to do something about it.” news that someone has vert. Violence is immoral country in the sense here’s a quick refresher: The utility companies Polls say that people are finally beginning to been killed and violence because it thrives on ha- that we as a nation are once again has taken cen- tred rather than love. It deeply divided and civil- building the controversial understand that climate change is real, in part be- natural gas pipeline that cause they can now see the disappearing glaciers, ter stage. destroys community and ity has taken a back seat. I I am reminded of how makes brotherhood im- see and read where moral- runs along Interstate 95 melting ice caps, dying coral reefs, routine coastal Dr. Martin Luther King possible. It leaves society ly, we are deteriorating to got key environmental flooding, drought, and the extreme weather cli- Jr. must have felt when in monologue rather than a point of despair simply permits in January. On mate scientists predicted decades ago. said “Violence is imprac- dialogue. Violence ends the same day those per- mits were announced, People here know it better than anyone, and it tical because it is a de- up defeating itself. It cre- uuSEE DOCKERY 11A will continue to cost us dearly. Unless the nation Cooper announced a sepa- and world have the backbone to address the root rate agreement in which the companies would pay causes — greenhouse gases — the threats will $58 million into a spe- only increase. Until that’s done, all we can do here cial fund to address the is be better prepared to react to the consequences. pipeline’s environmental impacts and help connect it to communities along the route. Republicans ques- Thumbs up tioned whether the pay- • To Randolph Keaton, who is ment was made in ex- change for the permit the executive director of the Tri- — something Cooper has County Job Center in Delco, for denied — and they di- being named the North Carolina verted the money to fund Rural Center’s Rural Leader of schools along the pipeline the Year, which is a prestigious route. Since the spring, honor. Keaton has been involved legislators have been hold- in creating a number of communi- ing meetings about the ty-based programs over the years issue, sending long lists that make people’s lives better. of questions and request- He’s been especially focused on helping young people. uuSEE CAMPBELL 11A The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 • 11A

It seems like every day PEOPLE, PLACES AND THINGS DOCKERY somebody loses their life Continued from 10A because of the illness of hatred and the lack of love because of an unwill- for mankind. ingness to treat one an- Every day someone is A plague of locusts other with respect, integ- hurt by the words of oth- rity and compassion. ers that seek to humiliate By Jefferson Weaver “You telling me the guineas Geranium’s jaw dropped fowl. They’re dumb as As a young boy grow- and destroy. Friendships [email protected] are bossing you around?’ for a second, and she dirt. They aren’t as ag- ing up in Nakina some that existed over the years “It isn’t that they are boss- glanced, embarrassed, at gressive as Roo’s hen. I 30 years ago on our fam- now have become bro- Henrietta stretched ing anybody,” Roo the the geese. don’t doubt they will run ily farm, I remember it ken to the point of no and lolled in the sunlight. Chicken said as he landed “That was different. soon as they see me.” Wil- as a time of respectful- repair. This is the price She hoped the meeting on the back of the glider. We’re friends now.” One liam trotted back toward ness and honor that ex- we pay when we lack ci- wouldn’t last too long. A “They just don’t commu- of the geese sniffed and the house. isted between all people. vility and respect for one cat with long yellow hair nicate at all. How can you looked away. The others “You go ahead and deal That’s not say there were another. jumped onto the old glider negotiate with someone simply glared. with them – there are hun- no problems, but when in- The ultimate question I beside her. who can’t even talk?” “Those guineas are dan- dreds of them.” His eyes dividuals had disagree- keep asking myself, and “Hey, Geranium,” Hen- “I’ve had a couple good gerous!” Duck said. “Look widened. “Thousands, ments, they at least had I am sure many of you rietta said. conversations with them,” at poor Rosie. Climbs up maybe.” enough respect for others are asking is, why? Is it “Howdy, Henri. We Walter said. “They’re to the roof, as she always Walter sighed, and to voice their opinions too much to ask people to have got to do something dumber than a box of does, and there’s like, a crossed the ditch. He made without the threat stop killing each other? Is about those new birds.” rocks, but at least they hundred of those birds his friendliest face as he of violence. it too much to be respect- “The guineas?” Gera- don’t get under the don- up there! She barely kept saw the sentry bird. I have never seen such ful and civil toward one nium nodded, and began keys at mealtime.” He from getting hurt as she “Hi,” Walter said, and a time as we have now another? Does our silence grooming her tail. eyed Lefty, who fluttered slid down!’ the guinea began scream- where human life seems on this and other issues “Seriously. Those birds his badly-healed name- “Rose is a cat, Duck,” ing. to have taken a lesser val- make us an indirect par- are just not right.” sake wing. Walter said. “Cats always “They’re coming for us! ue in meaning. From the ticipant of the problems “They have absolutely “That was an accident, land on all four feet. Be- Run for your lives!” shooting of law enforce- that occur? When our no sense,” Mr. Duck added Walter.” sides, she caught a tree The flock of guineas ment officers who are voices remain silent, we as he waddled over. “You’re just lucky it limb and made it down rose from the tall grass simply doing their jobs to give way the negativism “Hi, Duck. How are the was Melanie and not Ma- with no problem. She and took refuge in a handy protect our citizens to the of the world, “To ignore eggs?” bel,” Walter wasn’t sup- tree. Walter sat in the road shooting of young African evil is to be an accom- “Missus says they’ll be said. “You posed to be and scratched while they American males that are plice to it,” Martin Lu- ready to hatch in about remember up there shrieked and cackled in all too often mistaken as ther King Jr., said. But a week,” he said. “We do what she anyway. ” terror. the bad guys. when we make our voices have an agreement, don’t did to that “Do you “I come in peace,” Wal- I see a world that scares heard let us remember we?” coyote that think we ter said. me, I see a world that that civility is a must. We “Yeah, sure,” Gerani- spooked could ne- “He wants to tear us to my children have to live must bring civility back, um said, and winked at her. I think gotiate a pieces!” another guinea and survive in. I see a we must not trade evil Henri. The duck glanced that ‘yote is deal with shrieked. world where I have to for evil or an eye for an nervously between them. still flying.” Owl to take “No, no, no,” Walter teach them to be on the eye. These things lead “You have to forgive my “All the them out?” said. “Calm down.” lookout and pay attention to self-destruction. As concern,” he said. “After better,” Roo Lucky said. “We can’t come down— to their surroundings be- a Christian, I con- all, Henri’s reputation said. “I de- The other you’ll eat us,” the bird cause of the possible dan- tend that the greatest and all – “ spise those animals chattered. ger that may exist around problem we have is The tailless yellow things.” gasped. “I said ‘calm,’ not the next corner. I keep a three-letter word called cat stretched again and “Let’s “Dude,” ‘come’,” Walter said. asking myself how we “SIN.” yawned. stay fo- Henri said. “Why? So you can eat got to this point. As I look “I won’t eat your babies, cused, please,” Henrietta “You know the rules. us? around, I see the evilness Dalton Dockery Duck. Be cool. Where’s ev- said. “So what’s the deal?” No violence around the “I am not going to eat of hatred and the effect it Nakina eryone else?” “The guineas eat all the house. Remember what you,” he said, exasperated. is having on our society. A wide, wet, sloppy food,” Duck said. “They happened to the garter “He said ‘eat you’! Run tongue half-knocked Ge- roll through like a plague snake.” Geranium licked for your lives!” ranium off the glider. The of locusts, and eat every- her lips. Walter cocked his head. cat hissed and spluttered thing the hairy human “Oh, but that was tasty. Never, in all his years of to our operation and it’s throws out for us. The I felt bad for her mate, negotiating between spe- GIFT SHOP almost like having two as Walter the Dog sat be- Continued from 6A side the glider, smiling. little human has to bring though.” cies, had he dealt with additional right hands,” us more.” Walter shook his head. something so categori- she said. “Our 27 active “Now my hair is ru- wireless scanners, blanket “They’re humans,” “Let me go see if I can cally dumb. volunteers are the best of ined! Do you have any idea warmers, bone density Henri said. “It’s their job work something out,” he “I’ll try again later,” he the best,” Jones contin- how much work it takes machine, a patient shuttle to feed us. I find it hard to said. He trotted across said. “I just want to talk ued. “They are placed in being this beautiful?” cart, TVs and believe those new birds the yard, and William the to you about the rules. We various areas Walter laughed and DVDs, pic- are eating everything.’ Hound fell in beside him. all try to get along around of the hospi- wagged his tail. nic table and “Seriously, Henri,” Roo “What’s up, Walter? here. You don’t want to Hospital Auxiliary tal: the front “I admit—I don’t, and I benches. It said. “They eat it all. Ev- Want to chase a coon?” end up like the snake.” th desk, gift really don’t care. You cats has provided celebrated its 25 an- erything. It’s amazing.” Walter shook his head no. “Snake! He said snake! shop, phar- groom too much. What’s several schol- “The humans will bring “Wish I could. Got to go Where’s the snake?” the niversary this year. macy, educa- up, Duck?” Mr. Duck nod- arships, com- us more food,” Lefty said, have a talk with the guin- birds began screaming. tion, human ded a greeting. mitted $28,000 “but the darn guineas will eas. You want to come?’ Walter shook his head, resources “Walter, those guineas toward the so- eat all of it.” William stumbled over his and made his way back to and the yellow canopy ASU – really. Something simply larium conference/class- “But the noise,” Ge- own feet backing up, ears the glider. The other ani- Wait. Volunteers give their must be done about them.” room project fund, and the ranium said. “My word, flying. mals eyed him expectant- time, they enjoy what they “They are UNCOUTH!” list goes on and on. the noise. Don’t they ever “Oh no. No-no-.no. Not ly. He sat down, scratched do, they do a good job and Lefty the Goose hissed. Jones said Andrew West, shut up?” me. Uh-uh. I thought the an ear, and panted. they are dependable.” The other geese hissed vice president of human “You said the same geese were scary.” Walter “Well, I tried. You guys Four volunteers are on and honked in agreement. resources, is the auxiliary thing about the geese, Ge- stared, incredulous. have any plans for dinner leave, and since the Aux- “You guys aren’t afraid liaison and Shauna Tread- of the bear,” Walter said. ranium,” Walter chided. “Dude, they’re guinea tonight?” iliary was organized, 20 away is volunteer coordi- volunteers are deceased. nator. “They are important

no one showed up to an- whodunit caper.” While should issue subpoenas ers are making similar details and documents CAMPBELL swer questions. it’s fair to criticize the to force administration payments to other states that show how the state Continued from 10A Lawmakers were out- legislature’s activities, officials to show up and on its route, so it’s entirely handled the permits. But raged, but those of us in refusing to produce pub- answer questions. That possible all normal pro- if even the legislature ing documents from the the media weren’t sur- lic records -- whether the seems to be the easiest tocols were followed and can’t get information and governor’s administra- prised. Cooper pledged to person requesting it is a solution, but for now the there’s nothing scandal- members of Cooper’s own tion that are clearly public be more transparent than journalist, politician or committee is opting to ous here. party are suggesting sub- records. his predecessor, Pat Mc- random citizen -- is dis- hire a Robert Mueller-like But it’s reasonable to poenas, it’s clear that the The latest request was Crory, but it hasn’t gotten dainful toward the people outside investigator. ask questions about the governor’s administra- sent to the Cooper ad- any easier to get public re- you’re supposed to be The controversy over process. The Atlantic tion is failing its com- ministration on Sept. 7. cords from the governor’s serving. the $58 million is the Coast Pipeline is a mas- mitment to transparent The deadline to respond administration. Even a Sure, Republicans are weird political drama sive project spanning hun- government. passed two months later, simple request like ask- looking for a scandal they that has united environ- dreds of miles. It will have and when the committee ing for the governor’s can use against Cooper in mentalists – who don’t benefits for the state’s Campbell is editor of met recently to discuss meeting schedule can take 2020. But even the three want the pipeline built economy but could also the Insider State Govern- “unanswered questions,” months. Democrats on the legisla- at all – and pro-business pose environmental haz- ment News Service. Follow the Department of Envi- Cooper’s people aren’t ture’s pipeline committee conservatives, who don’t ards. him at NCInsider.com or @ ronmental Quality says hiding their disdain for say they want the infor- think the utilities should To ensure our regula- RaleighReporter. Write to they weren’t invited. It the legislature’s ques- mation too. Rep. Becky pay the government any- tory process is working him at ccampbell@ncin- was a public meeting that tions, with one spokes- Carney, D-Mecklenburg, thing. correctly, lawmakers and sider.com. anyone could attend, but woman calling it a “kooky suggested the committee The pipeline develop- the public are entitled to BUY LOCAL 24, 60, & 80 qt. Aluminum stockpots

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board for themselves per- Thirty percent of stu- BOARD sonally but to be concerned dents in Columbus County Continued from 1A about the children, whether Schools are black, according Black Chadbourn resi- they’re white, black, blue to the state Department of dents voiced concern this or gray.” Public Instruction. Begin- summer about the decision The Riegelwood resident ning next month, Moore to close Chadbourn Middle said voters have spoken, but County Schools — in which School less than a month he does believe the board 16 percent of students are before the start of school. should include black rep- black — will be the only The campus had previously resentation. “I think it’s other district in the Sand- been home to all-black West- important that we have one hills region without a black side High. on there — or two — because member on the board of In a contentious school it’s a five member board,” he education. The other school board meeting that lasted said. “But it hasn’t worked districts in the region are past midnight, Yates-Lock- that way.” Bladen, Clinton City, Cum- amy told the opponents that she understood their con- cerns, having attended Mt. Olive School when it closed. 4th Annual “I felt like I was doing what I needed to do even though they didn’t under- Reindeer stand the role I was playing at that time,” Yates-Lockamy said of the decision to shut- Romp 5k ter Chadbourn Middle. sponsored by History of service Yates-Lockamy is the fifth black member of the school board. The first was William McNeill, who was elected Home Health Care Inc. in 1972 and served until 1980. The others were Ray- mond Shaw, 1980-1996 and 2000-2004; Charles Jacobs, Saturday, December 1 1996-2000; and Norris Ebron, 2004-2016. Vineland Depot Shaw, who is 92, said he was encouraged to run Registration begins at 8:30 am nearly four decades ago “to 5k starts at 9:00 am keep the African Americans abreast of what’s going on. Bring an unwrapped “I think it’s really im- Christmas Gift as your portant to have an African entry fee to benefit American there because we Families First Toy Drive have a lot of African Ameri- can children in the county,” he said. “I always encour- with chance to win age people not to be on the Collier’s Christmas SALE

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The News Reporter, Friday, November 30, 2018 -1B 2018 All-Three Rivers Conference Football Team

South Columbus Fairmont Trequan Bellamy Xavier Covington Tate Lee Jordan Waters Caleb Fonvielle Quamek Townsend Rajon Graham Cameron Harrington Gunnar McPherson Tanner Barnhill Red Springs Josiah Small Erney Revels Jr. Aaron Hunt East Bladen William S. Chavis Eric Chancy William D. Chavis Shy Pone Tyvon Townsend East Columbus Daveon Washington Monzelle Campbell Jordan Payton Fisher Reaves Trequan Bellamy Jordan Faulk Adolfo Cardenas Whiteville South Columbus Russell Dove Jordan Stanley Tanigell Montgomery South Columbus South Columbus TRC Player of the Year TRC Player of the Year TRC Player of the Year TRC Coach of the Year Defense Special Teams Whiteville West Columbus Offense Jordan Faulk Shawn Tyson Donnell Wilson Nigel Ceesay Ty Moss Timothy Stroud Honorable mention Lincoln Ransom South Columbus: Dalton Worley, Brady Ivey, Koven Ward, Red Springs: Jayshawn Carthen, Alex Cooper, Mickey Javonte Davis South Robeson Ty Worley, Aveon Bellamy, Makarios Brunson, Blake Stanley, Bell, Jhalil Brunson, Daylon Hall. Patrick Christian Brady Sumner. East Columbus: Ryan Bracey. Curtis Watson, Seth St. Pauls Marquise Murphy East Bladen: Josh McKoy,. Lawson Hester, Zack Meares, Farmer, Jamar Williams. Marqueise Coleman Kasey Price, Zack Hester, Xavier McKoy, Rasean McKoy. West Columbus: Daquan Hardie, Brandis Kelly, Keonta Eli Wilson, Chase Dyson, Joziah Bell, Ervin McKinney. Keywone Sumpter. Keraun McCormick West Bladen Whiteville: Quamadre Cannady Moore, Elijah Currie, Dawson Butler. South Robeson: Tyler Locklear, Eric Lewis. Emilio Tyre Boykin St. Pauls: Kevin McMillan, Christopher Canuto, Erick Wash- Leach. Kalvin Carpenter Shy’ron Adams ington III.Anthony Campbell, Qamaree Smith, Jayden Suggs. West Bladen: Kerron Washington, Trashawn Ballard, Fairmont: Ben Morgan, Jawon Scott, Jahkeem Moore, Xzavion Morrison. Selections made by conference coaches Kadeem Leonard, Dazon Ellerby. Columbus high school teams take losses in Tuesday night hoops action Basketball squads from Coach Marcus Skip- ited East Columbus to sin- points each for Whiteville, ville outscored the Raiders the Vikings 57-50 in the East Columbus, West Co- per’s East Columbus boys gle-digit scoring in every but it wasn’t enough as 26-21 in the second half. WCHS girls’ home opener. lumbus and Whiteville took trailed Topsail 47-31 after quarter on their way to a the Wolfpack lost at 4A West Columbus’ McKoy connected on six the floor Tuesday evening. three quarters. The Ga- 70-24 victory. The Pirates Richmond County 43-38 in Tah’nijah McKoy began of 11 three-point field goal None of the local squads tors exploded for 26 fourth- placed four players in dou- its season-opener.. Trin- her senior campaign hit- attempts. Freshman Haley came away victorious. The quarter points, but still fell ble figures. East Columbus ity Smith added three, ting on all cylinders, scor- Brown contributed a dou- common theme was falling short 63-57. East Columbus drops to 1-2. three-point field goals and ing 31 points Tuesday. Her ble-double with 10 points behind early and unable to is now 2-1. Marquasia Smith and I’Reona Johnson pulled outburst wasn’t enough as make up the deficits. The Topsail girls lim- Jazmin Faison scored 10 down 10 rebounds. White- Green Sea-Floyds downed uuSEE COLUMBUS, 2B

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The News Reporter, Friday November 30, 2018 - 2B Pacer squads fall to Scotland Christian 2018-19 Behind the play of guard South Columbus High School Brodie Clark, the visiting basketball schedule Saints of Scotland Chris- tian Academy went on a 22-0 first-half run that led Dec. 3 - at Thomas Academy to a 65-48 boys high school Dec. 4 - *at Red Springs Photo courtesy of Jim Moore, The Brunswick Beacon basketball win over the Dec. 7 - *East Bladen host Columbus Christian Dec. 10 - at Green Sea-Floyds Academy Pacers on Tues- Dec, 11 - *West Columbus day night. Josh Fleming, the lone Dec. 14 - *at St. Pauls senior on the CCA boys Dec. 17 - *East Columbus squad, led the Pacers with Dec. 27 - at ECHS Holiday Tournament 23 points. Dec. 28 - at ECHS Holiday Tournament In the girls game, played Jan. 2 - *at Fairmont earlier in the evening, Scot- land gained a 28-20 halftime Jan. 4 - *at South Robeson edge to gain a 53-42 win over Jan. 7 - Thomas Academy the Lady Pacers. Leading Jan. 8 - *West Columbus the way for CCA was guard Jan. 11 - *at Whiteville Ellie McPherson, who buck- Jan.16 - *St. Pauls eted 28 points, including Jan. 18 - *at East Bladen four 3-point baskets. Jan. 21 - East Duplin in MLK Jam In the boys game, Co- Jan. 22 - *Red Springs lumbus Christian jumped Jan. 25 - *at West Columbus to quick leads of 4-0 and Feb. 1 - *at East Columbus 6-3 before the Saint squad Feb. 5 - *Fairmont blitzed its way to a 25-6 advantage at the end of the Feb. 8 - *South Robeson first quarter. Feb. 12 - *at West Bladen Coach John William- Feb. 15 - *Whiteville son’s Pacers tried to battle their way back into the Feb. 18-22 - Three Rivers Conference game during the second quarter, but SCA went on Tournament, TBA to hold a 41-22 halftime lead. Brodie Clark paced the *Denotes Three Rivers Conference games. Saint squad with 30 points, including four 3-point bas- kets in the first quarter. Fleming got most of his team-high 23 points on fast- break lay-ups and follow- COLUMBUS ups. Freshman forward Columbus Christian Academy guard Josh Fleming (4) puts up two of his team- Continued from 1B Connor Reagan had a big high 23 points Tuesday night in boys basketball action against visiting Scotland fourth quarter for CCA to and 10 rebounds. Tiyarna ule for Dec. 5 are now JV finish with 13 points. Clay- Christian of Laurinburg. The Scotland squad defeated the Pacers 65-48. Scotland Christian guard Brodie Clark (right) led his team with a 30-point effort. The loss Braddy collected a dozen and Varsity Girls only con- ton Bullard followed with rebounds. GSF had a 13-4 tests on Monday, Dec. 3 put the Pacer boys record at 1-1. Staff photos by Grant Merritt four while eighth-grader advantage after one quar- beginning at 6 p.m. James Riley Clark added ter. Green Sea-Floyds won Three Rivers Conference two for the Pacers the JV game 16-12. play gets underway Tues- Joining Brodie Clark The West Columbus day, Dec. 4 with a full slate in double figures for the games at Green Sea-Floyds of games. Saints was Seth Chavis listed on the original sched- with 12.

The SCA girls scoring was led by Morgan McMil- Cerro Gordo captures lian with 15 points and Lindsey Newton with 10. A-Division soccer crown Joining McPherson in the scoring column for The Wednesday after- on Tuesday, Central defeat- Coach Jeanne McPherson’s noon weather was better ed Bladenboro 2-0. Clarkton CCA girls team were Bailey suited for ice hockey than downed Hallsboro 2-0. Tar Padgett with seven points, boys soccer. Despite a wind Heel edged Nakina 1-0 Ava Bullock with four, chill that sent temperatures Tuesday’s biggest news McKayla Baker with two into the 30s, Cerro Gordo was the Williams Aggies’ and Caroline Malpass with managed one goal and that upset of previously unde- one. was enough to defeat Tabor feated Elizabethtown. Eliz- City 1-0. abethtown took an early 2-0 Columbus Christian Matthew Ivey scored the lead. Williams came back Academy and Scotland lone goal of the match with and finally tied the match seven minutes remaining Staff photos by Grant Merritt Christian Academy com- 4-4 on John Gore’s goal pete in the Carolina Chris- in the first half. The victory with less than one minute tian Conference along with earned Cerro Gordo the remaining in regulation. WOLFPACK Temple Christian Academy Waccamaw Middle School Two rounds of the pen- of Rockingham, Antioch conference A-Division alty kick shootout saw Christian Academy of championship. Coach Try Elizabethtown take a 2-0 Lumberton, Grace Chris- Nye’s Stingers finish the lead. However, the Cougars’ tian Academy of Loris, season with a 6-0 record. final three attempts were S.C., Liberty Christian Tabor City finishes 4-2. turned away. Williams’ Ja- Academy of Fayetteville, Other Wednesday re- mal Brown, John Gore and Mintz Christian of Rose- sults included Bladenboro’s Trey Stevens kicks were on boro and Sandhills Classi- 3-0 win over Hallsboro. Tar target, giving Williams the cal Christian of Southern Heel remained undefeated victory. Pines. with a 6-2 win over Clark- In addition to Gore’s The Pacer teams were ton. Tar Heel and Bladen- game-tying goal, Cameron scheduled to play host to boro met Thursday to deter- Ridgeway scored twice and Fellowship Christian on mine the AA-Division title. Jamal Brown once for the ColumbusColumbus Christian Academy guard County Ellie McPherson takes Athleti it to the hoop in c Spotlight Thursday night. Tabor City defeated Ev- Aggies. Noah Greene had On Tuesday, CCA will Tuesday night’s girls high school basketball game with Scotland Christian ergreen 6-1 Tuesday, giving five saves in goal, while entertain Grace Christian, Academy at the CCA gym. McPherson, a sophomore, scored a game-high 28 it an opportunity to claim a Sante’ Hernandez was a and on Dec. 7, it will be at points for CCA, but the Scotland team won the match-up 53-42. McPherson’s piece of the championship leader defensively. home against Liberty. big scoring night was bolstered by four 3-point baskets. with a win Wednesday. Also Central claims Nakina Invitational Volleyball Tournament title Winter youth Coach June Hewett’s tri-champion Clarkton. basketball Central Hornets volleyball The Hornets avenged one squad capped off its season of their two regular season deadline with the championship of losses with a 2-0 win by the Nakina Invitational scores of 25-21, 25-15. extended Tournament Wednesday. It AA division tri-champ was a close match between Nakina defeated A division The registration dead- the division winners, but winner Tabor City 2-0 by line for 2019 Whiteville scores of 25-13, 25-15. the Hornets prevailed over Parks and Recreation Win- The top five seeds were the Nakina squad by scores ter Youth Basketball has victorious in opening- of 25-21, 22-25 and 15-11. been extended to December round action of the Na- Central closes the season 7. with an overall record of kina Volleyball Invitational The league is for ages 17-2. Central was the AAA Monday. One match went 5-16. Registration is at Division regular season to three sets and two other Whiteville City Hall, 24 winner as well. Nakina schools played a marathon Hill Plaza. The cost is $15 finishes with a 15-5 record. first set. for a city resident, $25 for a Long-time rivals Wil- Central defeated Ev- county resident. liams and Nakina met in ergreen 25-6, 25-13 in the A copy of the child’s a semi-final tilt earlier tournament opener. The birth certificate is required Wednesday to determine host Nakina team defeated at the time of registration. which team would face Acme-Delco 25-14, 25-10 in For additional informa- Central. The schools split the second match. Match tion contact the Whiteville Continued from 1B their regular season meet- three featured a first set Recreation Center, 642-9052. ings, ending in a three-way score of 32-30 with Tabor tie with Clarkton for the City edging Bladenboro. AA Division title. Nakina Tabor City went on to take advanced with a 2-1 victory the match with a 25-19 sec- over the Aggies. ond set win. It took three Tuesday’s action fea- sets for Clarkton to defeat Subscribe Today,

Staff photo by Grant Merritt tured matches between Hallsboro. Set scores were Central’s Ashley Hester returns a shot against Nakina in Wednesday’s finals Waccamaw Middle School 25-14, 16-25 and 15-7. Wil- Conference division win- liams finished the evening Call 642-4104 of the Nakina Middle School Invitational Volleyball Tournament. Other Central ners. AAA Division win- with a 25-5, 25-8 win over players pictured are Maci Harrelson (left) and Marnasia Smith (right). Central ner Central took on AA Cerro Gordo. won the match 2-1 to take the tournament title. The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 • 3B Columbus Christian Academy basketball highlights

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Columbus County Athletic Spotlight

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Burney, one of eight seniors on The WHS junior is a key returnee for Coach Marcus Skipper’s Gator bas- Coach David Higgins’ Wolfpack bowling ketball squad, bucketed a career high team and is off to a strong start. “I enjoy 21 points in the recent ECHS win bowling because it is both completive over Wilmington Christian. Burney and fun,” said the son of Chris Ward said he got several good looks at the and Shannon Lloyd. “It’s more of a laid- basket for the night and was able to back atmosphere than most other sports connect on most of his attempts from but it’s the type of sport that brings the floor. “It was a good night for us,” out good competition at all levels.” He he said. “We’re hoping to keep improv- said that the area’s high school bowling league, headquartered at Planet Fun in ing as the year progresses.” The son Shallotte, has created a strong interest of Cassandra Burney said that math in bowling. “The Brunswick County is his favorite subject at ECHS and schools are strong, but all the schools that he wants to land a career as an do well in both boys and girls competi- entrepreneur. The 6-foot, 160-pound tion. Ward is a member of the National Burney hopes to go to college next Honor Society, Future Business Lead- year, preferably at UNC-Pembroke or ers of America and also plays soccer at UNC-Greensboro. Burney said that he WHS. Chemistry is his favorite class. He plans to run track for the Gators in the hopes to attend N.C. State and pursue spring. “Hopefully we can make this a degree in business administration basketball season one to remember at following graduation at WHS. Watch- East Columbus,” he said. ing baseball has long been one of his favorite activities. Tyree Burney, Basketball Jarrett Ward, Bowling 4B • The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 Sell it, find it...in the Classifieds NOTICES 180 Farm Supplies AUTOMOTIVE 435 Water Front Homes 010 Found 190 Farm Equipment 320 Cars 440 Commercial 020 Lost 200 Computers/Software 330 Trucks 460 Lots 030 Personals 210 Heaters & Firewood 335 Vans & SUVs 470 Land 060 Special Notices 230 Miscellaneous 340 Vehicle Accessories 480 Farms WANTED 240 Produce 350 Travel Trailers 490 Auctions 360 Motorcycles SELL YOUR HOME 070 Wanted To Buy EMPLOYMENT 365 ATVs RENTALS In the classifieds... 080 Wanted To Rent 250 General Employment 500 Houses SALE ITEMS 255 Drivers & Delivery MARINE 510 Resort Homes 370 Boats 085 Auctions 260 Health/Medical 520 Apartments 375 Jet Skis 530 Manufactured Housing $ 95 090 Lawn Mowers 270 Employment Wanted 100 Pets & Animals 380 Trailers 540 Condominiums 110 Appliances SERVICES 390 Motors 550 Rooms 275 Financial Services 29 120 Antiques 400 Accessories 570 Commercial Your ad runs 3 times (twice in the News Reporter, and SAMPLE 130 Yard & Garage Sales 280 Child Care REAL ESTATE 580 Land once in the News Times) and reaches practically all the 140 Clothing 290 Business Opportunities 590 Equipment households in Columbus County. It’s working for others; 2000 Redman Silverlake double- 295 Schools/Institutions SALES 150 Furniture 410 Permanent Homes 600 Farms why not give it a try? wide. 1680 sq. ft. Wind Zone 2. To 160 Musical Items 300 Insurance 420 Manufactured Housing 610 Manufactured be moved. $30,000.00 or best offer. 170 Televisions, Satellites 310 Business Services 430 Resort Homes Housing Lots Serious inquiries 910-840-4107. 315 Farm Services Call 642-4104 The News Reporter View classified and legals online at nrcolumbus.com

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The Classifieds Work QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a four-year undergraduate degree LIKE MAGIC! (masters preferred) in Business Administration or related field, Public Administration, PublicPolicy, Reaching people Education or human services-related field. At least 3 years of experience in management with at least does the trick! two of these years supervising staff with total responsibility for performance reviews required. Experience required in financial management. Full job description posted on the Columbus County Partnership for Children website, www. columbussmartstartcom.com. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, résumé, college transcripts and list of three references no later than The News December 14, 2018, 5pm. to Ms. Jaimee Blackman, We are looking for new listings Columbus County Board of Education, PO Box Reporter 729, Whiteville, NC 28472. Call Hanne ext. 237 1014 J.K Powell Blvd. N. or Wanda ext. 221 at Phone 642-9970 642-4104 Evenings 642-4200 Fax: 910-642-1856 E-mail: www.worleyrealty.com [email protected] 6B • The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018

NOW YOUR Notice of Public GARRY TYRELL McCRAY, JR.; Plaintiffs MARK ANTHONY McCRAY; vs Hearing TAMEKA NASHE’ BROWN, K. C. CAMPBELL, Whiteville Defendants Defendant AD CAN To: GARRY TYRELL McCRAY, To: K. C. CAMPBELL above Planning Board JR. and MARK ANTHONY Mc- named Defendant: CRAY above named Defendants: Take notice that a pleading seek- The Whiteville Planning Board Take notice that a pleading seek- ing relief against the Defendant will hold a public hearing as fol- ing relief against the Defendants K. C. CAMPBELL and naming lows: GARRY TYRELL McCRAY, JR., you as a Defendant has been Date: December 3, 2018 MARK ANTHONY McCRAY and filed in the above entitled ac- Time: 12:30 p.m. or as soon TAMEKA NASHE’ BROWN and tion. The nature of the relief REACH ALL OF thereafter as the agenda will al- naming you as a Defendant has being sought is as follows: Tax low been filed in the above entitled Foreclosure for the collection of Meeting Location: Whiteville action. The nature of the relief past due Columbus County and City Hall, 24 Hill Plaza being sought is as follows: Tax Town of Chadbourn, NC prop- Conditional Use Permit: Re- Foreclosure for the collection of erty taxes. quest from Duke Energy for a past due Columbus County and You are required to make de- conditional use permit at tax Town of Chadbourn, NC prop- fense to such pleading not later NORTH parcel # 60602 for Public Utili- erty taxes. than the 10th day of January, ties. You are required to make de- 2019, said date being 40 days Zoning Text Amendment: Re- fense to such pleading not later from the first publication of this quest from City staff to amend than the 10th day of January, Notice and upon your failure to 155.065 Table of Permitted 2019, said date being 40 days do so the party seeking service Uses - Churches from the first publication of this against you will apply to the Citizens interested in the pro- Notice and upon your failure to Court for the relief sought. CAROLINA posal are invited to attend and do so the party seeking service This the 28th day of November, participate in the public hear- against you will apply to the 2018. ing. Changes may be made in Court for the relief sought. WILLIAM E. WOOD the above proposal as a result This the 27th day of November, ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS of debate, objection, or discus- 2018. 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE sion. WILLIAM E. WOOD WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Robert Lewis ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 City of Whiteville 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE STATE BAR NO.: 5901 FOR ONLY Planning Director WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 14, 2018 Nov. 23, 30, 2018 TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965 NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE BAR NO.: 5901 Having qualified as Administra- Notice of Service Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 2018 tor of the estate of Keith Edward of Process by Notice of Service Stanley, deceased, late of Co- Publication lumbus County, the undersigned of Process by hereby notifies all persons hav- ing claims against the estate of STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Publication said decedent to present them IN THE GENERAL COURT OF to the undersigned within three $ JUSTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA (3) months from the date of the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF first publication, or this notice DISTRICT COURT DIVISION JUSTICE will be pleaded in bar of their FILE NO.: 18 CV 888 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS recovery. All persons indebted COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and DISTRICT COURT DIVISION to said estate will please make TOWN OF CHADBOURN, FILE NO.: 18 CV 907 immediate payment. Plaintiffs COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and This the 6th day of November, vs TOWN OF CHADBOURN, 2018. Joel B Stanley, 375 NOTICE Administrator of the estate of 25 WORDS Keith Edward Stanley, Re-Count for the November 2018 General Elec- 427 FM Stanely Rd Clarendon, NC 2832 $10 each additional word tion will be Thursday November 29, 2018 at 10:00 Nov. 16, 23, 30, Dec. 7, 2018 a.m. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Hearings for protest filed will be heard on Novem- Having qualified as Administra- tor of the estate of Nancy Jo ber 30, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. both will be held at The Hinson, deceased, late of Co- Columbus County Board of Elections 2322 James lumbus County, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons hav- B. White Hwy. N. Whiteville, NC 28472 ing claims against the estate of November 30, 2019 said decedent to present them to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication, or this notice CITY OF WHITEVILLE will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 6th day of November, 2018. Raymond Hinson, Administrator of the estate of Nancy Jo Hinson, Notice is hereby given that the City of White- 1512 Hickory Hill Rd Chadbourn, NC 28431 BLANKET ville will conduct a public meeting regarding the Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 Whiteville Downtown Associate Community on Thursday, December 6th, 2018 beginning at 8:00 AM or soon thereafter. The meeting will be held at Vineland Station Depot located at NORTH 701 S. Madison St. in Whiteville. The meeting is expected to last until 3:00 PM. The public is invited to attend. For more information, please contact Sean Martin, Economic Development Planner at 910-640-1380 ext. 2005.

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OVER 99 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Columbus County 111 Washington Street NEWSPAPERS Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Sealed bids for Columbus County – Old Dock Deep Well, Water Supply Improvements proj- WITH A ect including, but not limited to: CONTRACT NO. 1: Deep Well including Pump, Pump House, Site Work, & Electrical will be received by Columbus County at EDC Conference Room, 1st Floor, located at 111 COMBINED Washington Street, Whiteville, North Carolina until 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 20, 2018, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. CIRCULATION The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined at the following locations: Columbus County – Whiteville, North Carolina ConstructConnect – Plan Room – Online Service Green Engineering, P.L.L.C. – Wilson, North Carolina OVER Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of Green Engi- neering, P.L.L.C. located at 303 Goldsboro Street East; P.O. Box 609; Wilson, North Carolina 27893 upon a non-refundable payment of $ 50.00 for each set. MILLION A pre-bid conference has been scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the EDC Conference Room, 1st Floor, located at 111 Washington Street, Whiteville, North Carolina. All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend. Call Advertising The County reserves the right to reject any and all BIDS. BIDDERS shall be properly licensed under Chapter 87, General Statutes of North Carolina. Small, minority, and women’s businesses and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit BIDS. (910) 642-4104 Columbus County is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. November 30, 2018 Michael Stephens The News Reporter Date Columbus County Manager November 30, 2018 The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 • 7B

NOTICE TO CREDITORS lands. Pursuant to Judgment 106; Book 960, Page 960, Page any such condition expressly are This the 6th day of November, ed to make immediate payment Having qualified on the 6th day entered on October 5, 2018, 740- Tract A; and Book 983, disclaimed. 2018. thereto. of November, 2018, as Executor William E. Wood has been ap- Page 140, all references being to Also, this property is being sold MAJESTIC POUNDS, Adminis- This the 6th day of November, Of The Estate Of Edith Victoria pointed Commissioner with the the Columbus County Registry. free and clear of all taxes, spe- trator of the Estate of 2018. Churchville, deceased, of Co- authority to sell the following Parcel 2: cial assessments, prior liens or Raheem Amir Pounds MARILYN K. OWEN, Executor lumbus County, North Carolina, land at the Courthouse Door, Lying and being in Whiteville encumbrances of record against 2905 Chadbourn Highway of the Estate of this is to notify all persons hav- Columbus County Courthouse in Township, Columbus County, said property except as may ex- Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Peggy Jean Norris ing claims against the decedent the City of Whiteville, Columbus North Carolina, and being more ist under Federal or State Law, if T. SCOTT SESSIONS, 86 Broad Street, Apt. 2 or said Estate to present them County, North Carolina at 12:00 particularly described as follows: any. Attorney for the Estate of Fall River, MA 02724 to the undersigned on or be- o’clock noon on the 13th day of BEGINNING at a stake in Her- A cash deposit of 20% of the Raheem Amir Pounds T. SCOTT SESSIONS, fore February 11, 2019, a date December, 2018 and will sell to man and Lloyd Thompson’s line, purchase price, or $750 which- The McGougan Law Firm Resident Process Agent & At- that is three (3) months from the the highest bidder for cash all in- said stake being the Southwest ever is greater, will be required at 130 Jefferson Street torney For The Estate Of Peggy date of the first publication of terest in the following described corner of the tract of land be- the time of the sale with the bal- Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Jean Norris this Notice, or this Notice will be real estate: longing to Elmer Boswell and on ance remaining due to be paid in November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 The McGougan Law Firm pleaded in bar of any recovery. Parcel 1: which he now (or formerly) re- full by cash or certified funds at 130 Jefferson Street NOTICE TO CREDITORS Please direct all claims to the at- Lying and being in Whiteville sides and also being the begin- the Office of the Commissioner Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Having qualified on the 6th day tention of James Dowell Church- Township, Columbus County, ning corner of the tract of land within three (3) days after the en- November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 of November, 2018, as Execu- ville, Executor, Estate Of Edith North Carolina, and being more hereinafter referred to, and run- try of the Judgment of Confirma- tor Of The Estate Of Merle B. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Victoria Churchville, c/o The Mc- particularly described as follows: ning North 18 degrees 40 min- tion by the Clerk of Court. Butler, deceased, of Columbus STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Gougan Law Firm, 130 Jefferson BEGINNING at an iron stake, utes East 980 feet to a stake on Hearing before the Honorable County, North Carolina, this is to COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Street, Whiteville, North Carolina said stake being located in the a ditch in Willard McLamb’s line; Tara Benton, Assistant Clerk of notify all persons having claims FELICE WESTBURY WHITE 28472. All persons indebted to Southeastern corner of the lands thence with the ditch North 76 Superior Court for Columbus against the decedent or said has qualified as Executrix of the said Estate are hereby request- hereinafter described and in the degrees 30 minutes West 304.80 County, North Carolina were Estate to present them to the Estate of ROOSEVELT WEST- ed to make immediate payment Western margin of SR #1368 feet to a stake on a ditch bank; held in connection with this fore- undersigned on or before Febru- BURY, deceased of Columbus thereto. and in the Northeastern corner thence with a new line South 18 closure on the October 5, 2018 ary 11, 2019, a date that is three County, and this is to notify all This the 6th day of November, of the lands of Elmer Boswell; degrees 40 minutes West 788 at which time this foreclosure (3) months from the date of the persons having claims against 2018. and runs thence from the begin- feet to a stake on a ditch bank in sale was authorized as required first publication of this Notice, or said Estate to present them to JAMES DOWELL CHURCH- ning point and with the margin Herman and Lloyd Thompson’s by statute. this Notice will be pleaded in bar the undersigned on or before VILLE, Executor of The Estate of of SR #1368 North 8 degrees line; thence South 51 degrees This the 20th day of November, of any recovery. Please direct February 11th, 2019, pursuant to Edith Victoria Churchville 28 minute East 902 feet to an 45 minutes East 194.8 feet with 2018. all claims to the attention of T. North Carolina General Statute 2271 Baldwin Road iron stake; and runs thence with a ditch on Thompson’s line 159 WILLIAM E WOOD Scott Sessions, Executor, Estate 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 one of Willard McLamb’s lines feet to the BEGINNING, contain- COMMISSIONER Of Merle B. Butler, c/o The Mc- pled in bar of their recovery. All T. SCOTT SESSIONS, North 82 degrees 40 minutes ing 6.1 acres, more or less, and 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Gougan Law Firm, 130 Jefferson persons indebted to said Estate Attorney For The Estate Of West 264 feet to an iron stake; being the Eastern Portion of the WHITEVILLE, NC28472 Street, Whiteville, North Carolina will please make immediate pay- Edith Victoria Churchville and runs thence with another of tract of land described in Deed TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 28472. All persons indebted to ment to the undersigned at the The McGougan Law Firm Willard McLamb’s lines South 16 dated October 14, 1916, from STATE BAR NO.: 5901 said Estate are hereby request- following address: 130 Jefferson Street degrees 30 minutes West 202 Bythel White and wife, Sallie Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 2018 ed to make immediate payment This the 16th day of November, 2018. Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 feet to a stake; and runs thence White, to W.G. Boswell, record- NOTICE TO CREDITORS thereto. C. Greg Williamson November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 North 76 degrees 30 minutes ed in Book C-3, Page 214, Co- Having qualified as Executor This the 6th day of November, Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLP West 121 feet to a stake; and lumbus County Registry. of the estate of Lucy Burline 2018. Attorneys at Law runs thence South 18 degrees This being the FIRST TRACT in Notice of Tax Stocks, deceased, late of Co- T. SCOTT SESSIONS, P.O. Box 1467 40 minutes West 606 feet to an that Deed from R.C. Boswell to lumbus County, the undersigned Executor of the Estate of Whiteville, NC 28472 Foreclosure Sale iron stake; and runs thence with R.C. Boswell and wife, Marga- hereby notifies all persons hav- Merle B. Butler FELICE WESTBURY WHITE one of Elmer Boswell’s lines ret H. Boswell, by Deed dated STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ing claims against the estate of The McGougan Law Firm 515 MILL POND ROAD South 75 degrees 05 minutes December 8, 1969, recorded in IN THE GENERAL COURT OF said decedent to present them 130 Jefferson Street WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 East 534 feet to the POINT OF Book 257, Page 29, Columbus JUSTICE to the undersigned within three Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7, 2018 BEGINNING, and containing 8.6 Count Registry. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS (3) months from the date of the November 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 acres, more or less. The above LESS AND EXCEPT that 1.87 NOTICE TO CREDITORS DISTRICT COURT DIVISION first publication, or this notice description was taken from a acre property conveyed to Ger- NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of FILE NO.: 17 CV 1375 will be pleaded in bar of their plat by M.L. Ross, Surveyor, in ald Boswell recorded in Book Having qualified on the 6th day the estate of Robert Frayer Al- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, recovery. All persons indebted December, 1969, which plat is 960, Page 737, Columbus Coun- of November, 2018, as Execu- drich, deceased, late of Colum- Plaintiff to said estate will please make here by incorporated by refer- ty Registry. tor Of The Estate Of Peggy Jean bus County, the undersigned vs immediate payment. ence for more particularity of LESS AND EXCEPT that 1.87 Norris, deceased, of Columbus hereby notifies all persons hav- GERALD GLENN BOSWELL; This the 30th day of November, 2018. description. property acre identified as Tract County, North Carolina, this is to ing claims against the estate of KAYLA BOSWELL; RACHEL Donald L Stocks, This being the SECOND TRACT B (deed reads 1.67 acres) con- notify all persons having claims said decedent to present them BOSWELL; LARRY KENT BO- Executor of the estate of in that Deed from R.C. Boswell veyed to Carl Wayne Boswell against the decedent or said Es- to the undersigned within three SWELL; CARL WAYNE BO- Lucy Burline Stocks, to R.C. Boswell and wife, Mar- and Eric Michael Jordan, re- tate to present them to the un- (3) months from the date of the SWELL; JANICE CAROLYN 1242 Bella Coola Rd garet H. Boswell, by Deed dated corded in Book 960, Page 740, dersigned on or before February first publication, or this notice WARD; STATE OF NORTH CAR- Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 December 8, 1969, recorded in Columbus County Registry. 11, 2019, a date that is three (3) will be pleaded in bar of their OLINA Judgmentholder (Lien- Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21, 2018 Book 257, Page 29, Columbus R.C. Boswell died September months from the date of the first recovery. All persons indebted holder); SHORELAND HEATH County Registry. 8, 2009, in Columbus County, NOTICE TO CREDITORS publication of this Notice, or this to said estate will please make CARE AND RETIREMENT CEN- Being the same property de- North Carolina, survived by his Having qualified on the 6th day Notice will be pleaded in bar of immediate payment. TER, INC., Claimant, scribed in Deed in favor of Ger- wife, Margaret H. Boswell. of November, 2018, as Adminis- any recovery. Please direct all This the 9th day of November, Defendants ald Glenn Boswell, dated Octo- Margaret H. Boswell died July trator Of The Estate Of Raheem claims to the attention of Mari- 2018. NOTICE is hereby given that the ber 27, 2016, recorded in Book 5, 2011, in Columbus County, Amir Pounds, deceased, of Co- lyn K. Owen, Executor, Estate Of Alan Kirk Aldrich, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS is a 1145, Page 456, Columbus North Carolina. lumbus County, North Carolina, Peggy Jean Norris, c/o The Mc- Executor of the estate of body politic incorporate of the County Registry. The property to be offered pur- this is to notify all persons hav- Gougan Law Firm, 130 Jefferson Robert Frayer Aldrich, State of North Carolina, is ex- R.C. Boswell died September suant to this Notice of Sale is be- ing claims against the decedent Street, Whiteville, North Carolina 1926 Reliez Valley Rd ercising its power and authority 8, 2009, in Columbus County, ing offered for sale, transfer and or said Estate to present them 28472. All persons indebted to Layfayette, CA 94549 to assess, levy and collect taxes North Carolina, survived by his conveyance: “AS IS, WHERE to the undersigned on or be- said Estate are hereby request- Nov. 9, 16, 23, 30, 2018 against real and personal prop- wife, Margaret H. Boswell. IS”. Neither the Commissioner fore February 11, 2019, a date erty located within its boundar- Margaret H. Boswell died July nor the County of Columbus, that is three (3) months from the ies in accordance with the laws 5, 2011, in Columbus County, nor the officers, directors, at- date of the first publication of of the State of North Carolina Our best deal on Internet ever! North Carolina. torneys, employees, agents or this Notice, or this Notice will be and the Default Judgment and Being the same property de- authorized representatives of pleaded in bar of any recovery. 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This week’s featured “Sign from God” is from Grace Bible Church. If you have a sign you would like featured, send a high resolution photograph to [email protected]. Church Events Union Chapel FWBC DivorceCare series on “The book of Revela- and morning worship at 11 a.m. House of Mercy Home adult education tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching Pastoral Sunday’s are 2nd, 3rd Sunday School/worship The DivorceCare recovery a thought-provoking series of and 4th Sunday’s; 1st Sunday Outreach worship God’s Hands Cultural Home seminar and support group Inc. Resource Center will hold The deacons, officers and power-point messages on the is Deacon and Deaconess Day The House of Mercy Out- meets at Peace Baptist Church, adult education classes every members of Union Chapel Free- book of Revelation. Sunday or Ministers and Christian reach Church is located to 113 W. 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, Wednesday at 1 p.m. will Baptist Church will start school begins at 10 a.m. and the Women’s Day. Y.P.C.W. is at 6 Commerce Street in Whiteville each Thursday from 6-9 p.m. The home is located at 2694 having Sunday school and wor- main worship at 11 a.m. p.m. and Bible study at 7 p.m. on between Whiteville Meat Market Childcare is provided through General Howe Road in Riegel- ship services on the second and There is also an informative Wednesday’s. and Joyce Alteration. fifth grade. DivorceCare fea- wood. fourth Sunday. power-point series on Sundays The chapel is located at 284 Worship is held every Sun- tures nationally recognized For more information call V. Sunday school will be held at at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. Center Road in Dublin. day at 9:30 a.m. experts on divorce and recov- Armond at 616-6004. 10 a.m. and worship at 11:15 a.m. The church is located at 620 Dr. Delora A. LeSane is the Elder Robert D. Williams Sr. ery topics. Services will be held at Cedar Lynn Hill Road, near the inter- pastor. is the founder and pastor. Seminar sessions include section of Hwy. 74 and Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church Facing My Anger, Facing My God’s Hands Cultural located on Georgia Pacific Road, Valley Road. Journey Church God’s Hands Cultural Continued on page 3 Loneliness, Depression, New For more information or di- Whiteville. Relationships, KidCare and group services rections call 914-0002 or 642-5820. Elder Rickey McClain is the Forgiveness. Journey Church holds ser- Accepting applications for Fall 2018 pastor. For more information call vices on Sunday’s at 10:30 a.m. Peace Baptist Church at 642- Sandy Plain Growth groups are held the first CRHS sponsored 0251 or 640-7237. worship service and third Thursday at 7 p.m. and WHITEVILLE The pastor is Chip Hannah. youth and children groups are support groups Sandy Plain Missionary Bap- the first and third Thursdays tist Church worship service is METHODIST PRESCHOOL Diabetes Support Group – GriefShare at 7 p.m. Youth Pastor is Derek held every second and fourth Howard and children’s Pastor Director Karen Dawsey, will continue the tradition 2nd Thursday of the month GriefShare seminar and Sunday at 11:15 a.m., Sunday Koni Howard. from 6-7 p.m. at 800 Jefferson support group meets at Peace of faith-based Preschool Program for ages 3-5 years. school is held at 10 a.m. and The church is located at 506 Street, Whiteville. For more Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Bible study is every Wednesday N. Lee Street. information call 840-9585. Road, Whiteville, each Thurs- at 7 p.m. Kenneth Earwood, DMin. is Stroke Support Group – 3rd day from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday of the month from 2–3 The church is located at 902 the pastor. GriefShare is a friendly, car- Farmers Union Road, Clarkton. p.m. at 609 Pecan Lane, White- ing group of people who will ville. For more information Rev. Dr. Alphonse Turner Jr. of walk alongside you through Jerusalem Chapel call 640-4637. Fayetteville is the pastor. one of life’s most difficult ex- FWBC seeks musician Donayre Cancer Care Sup- periences. port Group 3rd Thursday of the Jerusalem Chapel Freewill For more information call Blessed Beyond month at 4 p.m. at Whiteville Baptist Church in Chadbourn Peace Baptist Church, 642-0251, United Methodist Church. For Measure Ministries is seeking a full-time church 640-7237 or 770-1271. Blessed Beyond Measure more information call 770-0084. musician. Chip Hannah is the pastor. Parkinson’s Support Group Ministries services are held If interested contact Pastor - Last Thursday of the month every Sunday at 11 a.m. Eric McCollum at 840-2459. from 5-6 p.m. at 609 Pecan Lane, Celebrate Recovery The first and third are Pas- Whiteville. toral Sundays. Pastor Freda Jefferson Helping Celebrate Recovery meets and Minister Homer Kirk invite While having fun with age-appropriate activities, at Living Word Church, 6374 Hands project everyone to fellowship. our preschoolers are prepared for kindergarten by being Celebrate Recovery Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn, The ministry is located at The Jefferson Helping Hands Celebrate Recovery meets each Monday at 6 p.m. introduced to social, listening and participation skills! 3730 Joe Brown Hwy, Chad- Project will hold an “I got S-O-L- at Peace Baptist Church, 653 For more information call Includes daily outside playtime on the church playground! bourn. E” project helping children in Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each 770-0511. Also available, playgroup for toddlers 3 years and younger. need get new shoes for the new Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Greater McKoy’s school year to help them make a Call Karen Dawsey at 642-6675 for more information. For more information call Revelation step in the right direction. Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go; 642-0251. Partial funding by Chapel worship Lynn Hill Baptist Church Greater McKoy’s Chapel, Inc. For more information call even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Good Shepherd Ministries. will hold a new Sunday school Barbara Pierce Boone at 625-7314. holds Sunday School at 10 a.m. Whiteville United Methodist Church 912 Pinckney Street, Whiteville

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Smith Street in Chadborn. the King Lutheran is offering God’s Hands Cultural Home be offered on Monday evenings house open Greater Tabernacle For more information call Advent NoonDay Worship and Inc. holds an open clothing closet at 6 p.m. in the St. Paul United The Whtieville Santa house anniversary cancelled 654-6346. lunch the three Wednesdays of every Friday from 1-3 p.m. Methodist Church’s Fellowship opened Friday, Nov. 23. The Advent. The Rev. Joe Washburn The home is located at 2694 Greater Tabernacle pre-anni- Hall in Tabor City, which began hours of Santa’s visitation will will preach on Dec. 5; Rev. Andy General Howe Road in Riegel- versary celebration set for Fri- Oak Grove BC April 9. This hour-long class will be from 3:30-7 p.m. Wednesday Anderson will preach on Dec. wood. day, Nov. 30 has been cancelled. be taught by DVD. Men, women, through Saturday until Christ- Hanging of Greens 12 and Rev. Wallyce Todd will For more information call and youth (child care not pro- mas. Oak Grove Baptist Church preach on Dec. 19. Each service 616-6604. vided) are encouraged to attend. The house is located at 113 Gospel Christmas will hold its Hanging of the will begin at noon and last no No cost and no special clothes W. Smith Street beside Farm concert at New Britton Green service Sunday, Dec. 2. longer than 30 minutes, followed Bureau. For more information call Car show in needed. Just wear something A free gospel Christmas con- by a simple and free lunch. Richard Hewett at 880-4537. Chadbourn comfortable and easy to move in. cert Wilmington Celebration Grace Episcopal is located at 105 South Madison Street in A car show will be held every Minter’s Chapel FBC Choir will be held Saturday, Dec. Whiteville. Join us each Sunday Friday from 5:30-8 p.m. Evergreen VFD turkey ‘3 days of glory’ 1 at 7 p.m. at New Britton Baptist Beaverdam BC to for services at 10:30 a.m. and The car show will be held by Minter’s Chapel First Born Church located at 5494 Kingtown shoot began Oct. 19 host the Rochester’s Wednesdays at 6 p.m. To learn Advance Auto Parts on Hwy. 410 Church will hold its annual “3 Road, Ash. The Rochester’s will be at Evergreen Volunteer Fire more about church services in Chadbourn. days of glory” Wednesday, Nov. Beaverdam Baptist Church Sun- Department will hold its annual and programs, call the church The car show is open to every- 28-Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. day, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. turkey shoot every Friday and St. Paul HC W.I.N office at 642-4784 or visit www. one and there are no fees to enter. nightly. The speaker will be Min- The church is located at 2665 Saturday night at 7 p.m., which conference gracechrist.com. ister Mildred Jackson of Mint- Beaverdam Road in Chadbourn. began Friday, Oct. 19 and will St. Paul Holiness Church will ers Chapel Christian Women’s For more information call Pancake breakfast run through Dec. 1. hold its W.I.N Conference 2018 Ministry. The theme will be 918-3446. Greater Tabernacle The Knights of Columbus is The shoot will be held at “Work it now” Saturday, Dec. understanding Heaven’s court Rev. Buddy Seay is the pastor. offering a pancake breakfast for 1-Sunday, Dec. 2. Elder T.L. Mc- church news 10263 Old Hwy. 74, Evergreen, system. There will be a guest $3 from 10-11:30 a.m. on the first Clelland is the host pastor. located between Evergreen and choir each night along with the Greater Tabernacle Church Sunday of the month at Sacred Dec. 1 at 11 a.. will featured Community Advent Boardman on Old Hwy. 74. Stock Minter’s Chapel Praise Ministry. news is as follows: Heart Church. Elder Lisa Bryan of Charleston, guns only. The church is located at 1270 NoonDay Worship The church is located across S.C. Continued on page 5 For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Western Prong Baptist Church 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville 910-648-2744 Church Directory . . . westernprong.org Our church directory features a plus in our web version. We’ll include Rev. Ronnie Wilson, Pastor weekly church profile, helpful infor- your church name, address, phone Pastor Barry Swain, Youth Pastor mation about area churches, a devo- number, pastor’s name, service times Debbie Simmons, Children’s Director tional thought and daily Bible read- and web address. You’ll also have an WC Butler, Minister of Music ings. expanded church profile, including As the Pastor of Western Prong Baptist Prong will be awesome! I believe you If you would like your church in- church photos, run in the directory Church, I would like to extend a per- will discover a place where people can cluded on this page, we invite you sometime during the six month pe- sonal invitation for you to come worship fi nd friendships and love; a place where to call us today at 642-4104, ext. riod. We encourage you to help make with us. We have many exciting oppor- lives are established upon the promises of 237. For only $21.50 per month (six this directory complete by having your tunities for your family to be involved in. God’s Word. Th is truly is a place where month commitment), we’ll include church information included. Whether you’re new to the area and look- hearts are touched and lives are changed. your church in this weekly directory, ing for a Church home, or if it’s been a Our main goal is that you would feel wel- AFRICAN-METHODIST long time since you’ve attended Church come and comfortable at your visit here Happy Home Baptist Church Sweet Home Missionary EPISCOPAL at all; I trust that your visit at Western at Western Prong! We hope you will fi nd 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina Baptist Church Mount Horeb AME Church Richard Collins, Pastor 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon Services: in this place a warm family spirit, truth 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., 910-642-7284 Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 Early Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. from God’s Word, and a place where you Evergreen www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org Sunday Worship 10:30 am & Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm can grow in God’s grace. Church Phone 654 1887 6:00pm Sunday School 9:30am, Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. 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Franklin St., Whiteville Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm United Methodist Dr. Darrin Moore, Pastor Oak Grove FWB Church Whiteville 910-642-2762 Wednesday 7:30 pm 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville 1423 Oak Grove Church Rd., Sunday 9 am in English, Rev. Mark Fisher 910-642-6345 Pastor Jerry Dalton • www.nhbcwhiteville.com Bladenboro 11:30 a.m. in Spanish. [email protected] Whiteville Assembly of God 910-640-2783 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. James H Nobles Saturday mass 5pm in English and Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am 516 N. Madison St. (Former loca- [email protected] tion of Missionary Alliance Church) Wednesday 7:00 pm Prayer Room 9:45 am, 6:30pm Spanish in Elizabethtown ASSEMBLEY OF GOD mishopspringsumc.webs.com Bishop Randy Hunt 910-914-0007 Sunday School 10:00 am, Service CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Sunday School 9:30 am Palmyra Missionary Baptist 11:00 am Sunday evening 6:30 pm Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Morning Worship 10:30 am 12753 New Britton Hwy., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm Missionary Alliance Church Worship 11:00 am Seventh Day Adventist 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Rev. John Roberson • 910-642-4693 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Sun School 10 am, Service 11 am: Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 BAPTIST NON-DENOMINATIONAL 910-642-0698 Sun eve 6:00 pm www.missonaryalliance.com [email protected] Calvary Baptist Church Wed. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., Wednesday 6:30 pm Living Word Church Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm Peace Baptist Church EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Pastor Ron Fields • 910-654-4164 Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville www.livingwordnc.com Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Pastor Chip Hannah • 910-642-0251 Grace Episcopal Church & Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Wednesday 7:00 pm www.peacebc.org Monday 6 pm Celebrate Recovery Sunday 8:30am, 9:45 am, 11 am, 6 pm Christ the King Lutheran MISSIONARY BAPTIST Wednesday 7:00 pm First Baptist Church Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Church 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville Wednesday 7:00 pm, Care Ministry 6pm First Missionary Baptist 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS If you would like 910-642-2139 Thursday 6-9pm Celebrate Recovery, 910-642-4784 Church Chadbourn Pentecostal Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor DivorceCare & GriefShare 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn [email protected] your church [email protected] Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves www.gracechrist.bizland.com Holiness www.fbcwhiteville.com Piney Forest Baptist Church 910-654-3225 Sun Services 10:30 am 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn Sunday School 9:45 am, 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, www.firstmbcchadbourn.org Wed 6:00 pm evening prayer, soup supper. Pastor Donald Conway included on this Worship 11:00 am, Chadbourn Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am • 910-654-4850 HOLINESS www.chadbournph.org Wed. Supper 5:45pm, Rev. Willard McPherson • Sunday 11:30 am 12:30 pm Sunday School 9:45 am Bible Study 6:30 pm 910-654-5284 Radio Station WVOE 1590 AM Chadbourn Church of God Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm page for only Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm Wednesday 12:00 pm Noon Day Prayer of Prophecy Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Bible Study 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. John McPherson _ $21.50 per month, Smyrna Baptist Church Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist 910-654-3968 PRESBYTERIAN 4934 Peacock Road., Whiteville Church Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, 910-642-6266 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages Chadbourn Presbyterian we invite you to Pastor Merle Johnson Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 Church 910-862-7570 [email protected] 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn www.mombcwhitevillenc.com Sunday School 9:45am Worship Rev. C.F. McDowell III call us today at Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am 11:00 am Bible Study 6:00pm, 910-654-3449 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study chadbournpresbyterian.org Wednesday 6:45 pm 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 642-4104, ext. 237. smyrnabaptistwhiteville.org 4C • The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 TABOR CITY Savvy Senior Community Meetings Happenings & Events The retirement benefits of a Alcoholics Anonymous Veterans of Foreign Wars By DIANNE NOBLES WARD meets at First Presbyterian Post 8073 meets on the sec- Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City Health Savings Account Church, 511 N. Thompson ond Tuesday of each month St., Whiteville on Monday, at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans I hope that everyone ers for the evening. Gold Dear Savvy Senior, Be sure to hold on to your Wednesday, Thursday nights of America building at 1028 enjoyed their time togeth- seating will be offered at What can you tell me receipts for medical ex- at 8 p.m. A guest speaker will S. Madison St. Whiteville. er on Thanksgiving this $30, general admission about health savings ac- penses after you open your year. With the turbulent $20. If you have a group of be at the meeting on the last VFW Post 8073 meets on counts? I’ve been reading HSA, even if you pay those times and hardships we’ve Thursday of each month. The the second Tuesday of each 10 or more in your party, that they are a great invest- bills with cash, so you can church is located on Thomp- month at 6:30 p.m. at 906 E. experienced over the last tickets can be purchased ment that can help with claim the expenses later. few months, it was nice to son Street in Whiteville. Fifth St., Tabor City. at $15 apiece. Tickets can growing health care costs There’s no time limit for take a break and reflect on be purchased at Lee Lee’s Narcotics Anonymous when I retire. withdrawing the money VFW Auxiliary 8073 meets the many blessings that Boutique of Whiteville or meets at Highest Praise Planning Ahead tax-free for eligible medi- on the first Monday of each we have to be thankful for. at www.iTickets.com. If Church, 109 N. Madison St., cal expenses you incurred month at 6:30 p.m. at 906 e. While the last few months interested in getting more Whiteville on Tuesdays and Fifth St., Tabor City. Dear Planning, anytime after you opened Thursdays at 7 p.m., at Mt. have been a struggle for information, becoming a many, we have shown just sponsor or placing an ad It’s true! A health sav- the account. Pleasant AME Zion Church, Military Vet Riders Asso- ings account is a fantastic But be aware that if you 15956 Old Lake Road, Rie- ciation meets on the last how strong our communi- in the program contact Al- financial tool that can help do use your HSA funds gelwood on Tuesdays and Monday of each month at ties are, how resilient are ice Wooten at 234-1702 or you build up a tax-free for non-medical expenses, Thursdays at 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans of people are and that no mat- Miranda Blackwell at 840- America building at 1028 S. ter what we are faced with 6440. stash of money for medi- you’ll be required to pay Al-anon meets at First Presby- Madison St. Whiteville. that hope and love can car- The Fabulous Equinox cal expenses now and after taxes on the withdrawal, terian Church, 511 N. Thomp- ry us through. Orchestra will be perform- you retire – but there’s a plus a 20 percent penalty. son St., Whiteville on Mondays VFW Auxiliary meets on the Our condolences go out catch. To get one, you must The penalty, however, is second Thursday of each ing at SCC on Thursday, at 7 p.m. have a high-deductible waived for those 65 and month at 6 p.m. at the Vet- to the family of Linda Bell Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Advance Diabetes Support Group erans of America building at who passed away Monday, tickets can be purchased health insurance policy. older, but you’ll still pay meets at Columbus Regional 1028 S. Madison St., White- Nov. 19. I personally en- online at www.sccnc.edu How they work ordinary income tax on Healthcare, Education Cen- ville. joyed getting to know her and search The Fabulous Health savings accounts withdraws not used for eli- ter, Classroom 2 the second while she served on the Ta- Equinox Orchestra. Gold (or HSAs) have become gible expenses. Veterans Memorial Park Thursday of each month at bor City Committee of 100. Circle Seating is $25 a per- increasingly popular How to open a HSA of America meets on the 6 p.m. For more information Linda was responsible for son. General Admission lastThursday of each month over the past few years as You should first check call Shauna Nobles at 642- the Tabor City Visitor Cen- is $15 a person. Call Lisa at 6 p.m. at the Veterans of health care costs continue with your employer to see 9458 or 641-8208. ter getting “The Free Little Clark at 642-7141 ext. 320 America building at 1028 S. to skyrocket, and because if they offer a HSA, and Library.” This program of Brain Injury Support Group Madison St., Whiteville. if you have any questions more and more Americans if they will contribute to meets at Columbus Regional take a book and give a book about this event. have gotten high-deduct- it. If not, you can open an Concerned Bikers Associa- Healthcare, Education Center, was put into place because There is still plenty of ible health plans. HSA through many banks, tion meets on the last Mon- Room 1A the second Thursday of her vision. Linda’s mis- time to get signed up to The benefit of a HSA is brokerage firms and other of each month at 6 p.m. For day of each month at 6 p.m. sion was to make sure participate in the 26th An- the triple tax advantage financial institutions, as more information call Shauna at the Veterans of America that the children of Tabor nual Tabor City “Christ- that it offers: Your HSA long as you have a quali- Nobles or Sonja Green at 642- building at 1028 S. Madison City had the opportunity mas Parade Through the contributions can be de- fied high-deductible health 8011 ext. 9458. St. Whiteville. to get free books to read. Lights” which will be held ducted pretax from your insurance policy. “The Little Free Library” on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 6 Compassionate Friends Disabled American Veterans paycheck, lowering your If you plan to keep the is her legacy of how she p.m. in downtown Tabor Support Group (Grief group Chapter #35 meets the sec- taxable income; the money money growing for the fu- for parents who have lost ond Thursday of each month felt about helping her com- City. Applications will be in the account grows tax- ture, look for an HSA ad- children to death) meets at at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. Madison munity. To date, more than accepted until Wednes- free; and if you use the ministrator that offers a Grace Episcopal Church, St., Whiteville. 250 books have been given day, Dec. 5 at noon. Drop 105 S. Madison St., White- to children. them off at the police de- money for eligible medical portfolio of mutual funds Family and Community ville the second Monday of The winners of Sat- partment or fax them to expenses, withdrawals are for long-term investing Hope Resources Inc. would each month at 7:30 p.m. For urday’s 5k are: Autumn Gayle Buffkin at 910-653- tax-free. and has low fees. Heal- like persons from 20-40 years more information call 647- Norris, 1st place female; 4889. Tossing of candy is And if you change jobs, thEquity, OptumBank, of age to attend Community 8401. Will Gore, 1st place male; the HSA moves with you. The HSA Authority and Development meetings on the allowed as well as horses To qualify, you must Bank of America are the Vietnam Veterans of Amer- fourth Thursday of each month Grayce Worley, 2nd place and 4-wheelers. Donations ica Chapter #962 of Colum- at the Columbus County female; Colton Nealey, 2nd from the parade will be have a health insurance top ranked HSA providers bus County meets the first Dream Center from 6:30-7:30 place male; Gavin Cribb, given to the Tabor City policy with a deductible of for long-term investing ac- Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information call 3rd place male; Leslie Nor- Library. Let’s make this at least $1,350 for an indi- cording to the investment p.m. at 1028 S. Madison St., Shelle Blanks at 910-207-8982 ris, 3rd place female. year’s Tabor City Christ- vidual or $2,700 for a fam- research firm Morning- Whiteville. or Yolanda Davis at 704-780- Tomorrow is the SCC mas Parade the biggest ily. star. To search for provid- 8350. Foundation Christmas and best one ever. This year (2018), you can ers, visit HSAsearch.com. The American Legion Post Luncheon at Vineland Other Christmas pa- #233 meets the first Tuesday contribute up to $3,450 if After setting up your A Community Garden is Station at 11:30 a.m. with rade dates throughout the of each month at 6 p.m. at you have single health in- HSA plan, adding money available at Chadbourn Nancy Naigle as the guest county are: 313 Phillips St., Whiteville. United Methodist Church. surance coverage, or up to is pretty straightforward. speaker. North Carolina Chadbourn Parade: Persons are invited to come $6,900 for family coverage. Most plans let you do on- based, USA Today bestsell- Saturday, Dec. 1 at 3 p.m. The American Legion Post and plant in the raised bed Next year (2019) you can line transfers from your ing author Nancy Naigle #139 meets the second plots. For more information and Breakfast with Santa: contribute slightly more bank, send checks directly, Tuesday of each month at 7 call 654-5250 or 654-4069 whips up small-town love Saturday, Dec 1 from 9:15- – up to $3,500 for single or set up a payroll deduc- stories with a dash of p.m. at 208 First Ave., Chad- and leave message, name 10:30 a.m. (Santa will ar- coverage or up to $7,000 tion if offered by your em- bourn. suspense and a whole lot rive by train at 8:30 a.m.) and number. for family coverage. And ployer. And to access your of heart. She began her Lake Waccamaw Pa- people age 55 and older can HSA funds many plans contemporary romance se- rade Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10 put away an extra $1,000 provide a debit card, some ries, Adams Grove, while a.m. each year. But you cannot Community Events juggling a successful ca- Fair Bluff Parade: Sat- offer a checkbook and most reer as an SVP for Bank urday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. make contributions after allow for reimbursement. you sign up for Medicare. Bogue Community Park, of America and life on a Saturday, Dec. 8 is the HomeCare MC sets 76-acre goat farm. Now en- The money can be used Hallsboro. “12th Annual Christmas joying an early retirement for out-of-pocket medical Special Olympics This non-partisan, non- from the Heart” Craft from the financial indus- Show and sale at the Co- expenses, including de- meeting profit advocacy group en- try, she devotes her time to lumbus County Farmer’s ductibles, co-payments, courages participation of A Special Olympics com- writing, antiquing, cook- Market in Whiteville at Medicare premiums, pre- citizens willing to collabo- mittee meeting will meet ing and trail riding on her 132 Government Complex scription drugs, vision and rate to effect powerful, posi- the third Thursday of each Palomino. A native of Vir- Road. This holiday event dental care and other ex- tive changes on the local, month at 6 p.m. at HomeC- ginia Beach, she now calls will feature local bakers, penses (see IRS.gov/pub/ state and federal levels. are Management Corpora- N.C. home. Best known for crafters and jelly makers. irs-pdf/p502.pdf, page 5, Group goals, bylaws, tion. The meeting is for her small-town stories set Free entertainment will for a complete list) either membership information individuals who want to in Adams Grove, Sweet Tea take place and door prizes now or when you retire for and applications may be se- help improve and grow the and Secrets leads off this will be given out as well. yourself and your spouse cured via email request at Special Olympics program small-town series. Naigle’s Saturday, Dec. 15 is as well as your tax depen- www.columbuscountylead- in Columbus County. stories will come to life on the date of the “Annual dents. ershipcouncil.weebly.com HomeCare MC is located the Hallmark Channel dur- Christmas on the Lake at And unlike a flexible or send written request to ing the holidays. All pro- at 2208 James B. White Hwy. Lake Tabor.” Registration spending account, an HSA Columbus County Leader- ceeds from the event will N., Whiteville. is at 5 p.m. with the Re- doesn’t require you to ship Council, P.O. Box 57, help fund the SCC Success gatta beginning at 6 p.m. For more information use the money by the end Hallsboro, N.C. 28442. Scholarship, a free tuition Before heading to the lake call Tammy Whitlow at of the year. Rather, HSA For more information and fee scholarship for re- for the Christmas Regatta, 640-1153. funds roll over year to year cent high school graduates make sure you take your call Loris McClellon at 207- and continue to grow tax- Send your senior ques- in Columbus County. Go children downtown to all 6574 or Bridget Stephens at free in your HSA account tions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. JCPC meetings to www.sccnc.edu/give to the activities of Christ- 646-1164. for later use. In fact, you’ll Box 5443, Norman, OK purchase your tickets. mas on Main, which will The Juvenile Crime Pre- get a bigger tax benefit 73070, or visit SavvySenior. The dates of the Tabor begin at 8 a.m. until 5 vention Council meetings Narcotics org. Jim Miller is a contrib- City Chamber of Com- p.m. that are being coor- if you use other cash for are on the first Wednesday utor to the NBC Today show Anonymous merce Annual Christmas current medical expenses of each month at noon in dinated by Bringing Back Narcotics Anonymous Turkey Shoot are Nov. 29- and keep the HSA money and author of “The Savvy the Whiteville City Schools Main. They have lots in meetings will be held every 30 and Dec. 1 beginning at 7 growing for the long term. Senior” book. Civic Room. store. Bringing Back Main Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and continuing until. presents “Christmas on p.m. at Mt. Pleasant AMEZ The location is on Hwy. 701 Main” Saturday, Dec. 15 the day, we will be going to individuals, as well as Cancer Support Church in Riegelwood. bypass next to DMA and beginning at 8 a.m. until to Lake Tabor at 5 p.m. for businesses. GTC Chamber Group meets across from Affordable 5 p.m....come and enjoy a the Live Nativity and con- of Commerce is honored to Metal Roofing. Thank you fun filled day while shop- The Cancer Support Riegelwood AA clude the evening with the consist of individual mem- to T.C. Fire Department ping at our beautiful Main Group of Donayre Cancer meets Wednesdays Christmas Lake Regatta bers that we call Associate for allowing the Chamber Street shops. Jingle jog sponsored by the Greater Members, as well as, busi- Care Center of Columbus The Riegelwood group to use their location after starts the day off as we Tabor City Chamber of ness/merchant members, Regional Healthcare meets of Alcoholics Anonymous they finish their Thanks- make our way to the RJ Commerce. For a detailed and industries/corpora- the second Wednesday of meets at 6 p.m. every giving Turkey Shoot. Corman Red Fire Engine schedule of events visit tions, etc. Should you want each month from 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at the USW Lo- The Mistletoe Market to greet Santa and his the Bringing Back Main to become a member of the in the CRHS education cal 9-738, 102 Old Stage Hwy. will take place Friday, Nov. many elves that will busy Facebook page. Schedules Greater Tabor City Cham- department. The programs (87) at Riegelwood. 30- Dec. 1 at Vineland Sta- throughout Main Street all of events are also available ber of Commerce call to are free. tion in Whiteville. This day. Santa’s Workshop will at the Tabor City Visitor get a membership applica- For more information Yokefellows event is sponsored by the include cookie decorating Center. tion package or pick one and to register call 641-8220. Ministry seeking Whiteville Junior Wom- and letters to Santa. Re- If interested in becom- up. For information on an’s Club and this marks claim Ministry will have ing a member of the Great- the benefits of becoming Columbus County participants their 4th Annual Mistletoe Christmas at the Ritz with er Tabor City Chamber of a member, call us at 377- Market! Grab your family, a free lunch. Local vendors Commerce, give Cynthia 3012 should you have any Leadership commit- Yokefellows Prison Min- friends, coworkers, neigh- will be set up all the way Nelson, EVP a call and she questions or suggestions. tee meets Tuesdays istry is seeking Christians bors and get your Christ- down the railroad tracks will take you a member- We want to hear from you. The Columbus County in the Tabor City area to be mas shopping completed on Main. Then make sure ship application package Working together makes Leadership Council Steer- a part of this ministry. at this year’s Mistletoe you bring a blanket or or have one ready for you us all better. Together, we ing Committee meets each For presentation dates Market. Their goal is to chair and join us as we to stop by and pick up. For can achieve more. Our second Tuesday at 6 p.m. at call 918-4531 or 653-2782. bring unique vendors and watch the movie “Polar information on the bene- chamber is your chamber. products for you to enjoy Express” come to life on fits of becoming a member, Wedding bells are ring- and do some holiday shop- the big screen in the Ritz call Cynthia at 377-3012. ing, graduation parties ping. Admission fee is $5 Plaza. Free admission and Memberships are avail- are being planned and re- Suffering from a past abortion to access all vendors and a all children will receive able in various categories. unions are in the works Do you feel guilt? horror? through Bible studies/sup- shopping bag. For more in- a golden ticket and a bell. We can help you get at the Ritz Center. If you emotionally numb? shame? port groups. All informa- formation about this event Popcorn and hot chocolate the word out about your are looking for a venue to loneliness? panic? regret/ tion is confidential. call 770-0376. will be served as the whis- at-home business so call hold a wedding reception, remorse? nightmares? an- For information call 642- “The Very Merry tle blows to get on board. and ask us about our new family reunion, birthday ger/rage? grief/sorrow? 2677 and ask for abortion re- Christmas Tour” will be Mama Clause will be membership category of party etc., look no further. bitterness? or more. covery coordinator or email held this year on Satur- reading “Twas the Night Direct Sales. The member- The Ritz Center in down- day, Dec. 1 at Northwood If you are suffering from [email protected] Before Christmas” on the ship fee is very affordable. town Tabor City just may Church in Whiteville at patio behind the Tabor a past abortion Living Hope or visit the website at www. In addition to Direct Sales, be what you are looking 6 p.m. NewSong, Colton City Town Gate and Carol- Pregnancy Support Servic- livinghopepregnancyser- membership in the Great- for. To schedule an ap- Dixon and Unspoken will ers will be on every street es offers help and healing vices.com. er Tabor City Chamber pointment or to get your be the featured perform- corner. As we wind down of Commerce is available questions answered con- The News Reporter • Thursday, Friday, November 30, 2018 • 5C PEOPLE’S PHARMACY ing this home remedy is seems like a safe possible cooking water. Finally, that might convince gratifying. solution for a painful add more fresh water her? We do not think this is problem. and cook until the beans Doctor recommends a placebo effect, though are done, and discard the A. There is research Q. You recently wrote many people believe that water the last time. showing that some people about how to prepare is the explanation. 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The guest pastor will be Meetings are second and held every Thursday at 6 p.m. and 1642, Elizabethtown, N.C. 28337. Dennis Hempstead and Minter’s fourth Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. at worship service every Saturday Chapel Church Choir of Board- Baldwin Branch at 5 p.m. Clothing donations man. Available to participate in The minister of music is Sunday, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. - 14th parades and mission projects Torey Bessent. being accepted Walk Into Your Inheritance pastor’s pre-anniversary service. For grades 3-8 Overseer Elgin Blake is the Outreach Ministries is asking Guest New Townsend Temple Contact Katrina Boykin at pastor. Church minister and choir of 990-7310 for more information. for donations of gently used Bolton. The church is located at 4047 clothing to help families in need Life Ministries services and the homeless. Sunday, Dec. 16 at 11:15 a.m. N.C. 242 Hwy. South in Eliza- Life Ministries services will Donations can be dropped - Pastor’s anniversary service bethtown. be held every Sunday at 7 p.m. Pastor Stephen Nobles off at 1757 Stanley Road, Supply for Bishop-Elect pastor Cathy S. at Emmanuel Sounds of Praise, and the Sunshine Sis- located near Cedar Grove Middle Moore. Bishop Peter Baker of Volunteers needed 5051 Northside Drive, Shal- ters of New Britton Bap- School. Reformation Center in Roxboro for Meals of Love lotte. Carmin Leach is the guest and guest choir will render the tist Church celebrated For more information call Lower Cape Fear Hospice is speaker. service. Lunch will be served a super senior birthday 294-0656. looking for volunteers to help Rev. Kelvin Howard is the following the morning service. The Reverend Alban with its Meals of Love program pastor. party for Yvonne Clem- Sunday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Burney, a native of at the hospice care center. mons. We Care food ministry Bishop Varnie N. Fullwood and Chadbourn, will be in- Volunteers prepare meals Baldwin Branch to distribute food Mt. Pleasant MBC Choir of stalled as the new pas- that are shared by families vis- woman behind bars. It’s possible The We Care food ministry Clinton will render the service. MBC prison ministry tor of the Ebenezer Mis- iting loved ones at the inpatient to visit a prison in an envelope will distribute food on the Monday, Dec. 31 at 9:30 p.m. sionary Baptist Church hospice care center at 206 War- Baldwin Branch Missionary through a caring ministry of second Monday at 10 a.m., the Watch Night service. Greater of Wadesboro, on Sun- rior Trail in Whiteville. Meals Baptist Church introduces to correspondence. Millions of fourth Monday at 10 a.m. and Tabernacle’s ministers will day, Dec. 9 at 4 p.m. The of Love allow families to con- the general public their prison men and woman are locked away third Saturday at 10 a.m. Dis- preach for seven minutes each. installation service will centrate on spending time with ministry, “Christ in Every Cell.” in America’s prisons and jails. tribution is also after Sunday The church is located at 683 their loved ones and take needed Individuals are incarcerated Most of them are desperate for morning service and Mon- Longwood Road, Ocean Isle take place at the Nicey breaks without having to leave way in advance of ever arriving contact with the outside world. day at 10 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Beach. Grove Missionary Bap- tist Church, located the hospice care center. in prison. A card and an envelope Many have been abandoned A.M.E. Zion Church located are all that’s needed to achieve at 318 Camden Road, “Home-cooked meals offer by friends and even family at 15956 Old Lake Road, Rie- New Beginnings comfort to families dealing with one of the neediest mission in members. They desire for an gelwood. Marshville, N.C. 28103. MBC Joy night a loved one’s life-limiting ill- America. Not every Christian expression of human concern. For more information call Bishop Claude R. Alex- ness,” said Brooke Hinson, com- can visit prisoners in person, That’s where Baldwin Branch 795-6471, 777-3449 or 655-3606. New Beginnings Missionary ander Jr., senior pas- munity outreach coordinator for of course. intervenes. Correspondences Baptist Church of Chadbourn tor of The Park Church Columbus and Bladen counties. That’s not the only way to from the Missionary Ministry invites senior, adult, youth choir in Charlotte will deliver “Many of them express their minister to a lonely man or will be mailed. PLEASE or praise dancers to the Pre- the installation sermon. gratitude at having access to Christmas Joy night, Saturday, Burney is the oldest snacks and meals. Having food Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. son of Albenny Burney, available in the hospice care Marine Corps Toys for Tots and partners RECYCLE The church is located 519 S. a current resident of center’s family kitchen allows collecting toys for families in need Wilson Street. families to spend as much time Rev. Jared Lewis is the pastor. Chadbourn. He is a 1991 The Marine Corps Toys for Tots of Columbus County is partner- graduate of West Co- as possible with their loved ones.” ing with Believers Home Fellowship, Tabor City Police Department, lumbus High School and Abundant Life Assembly of God and Columbus Charter School Baldwin Singers The welcoming setting of a 1999 graduate of North the kitchen allows families ac- will be taking applications for families in need of assistance with anniversary Dec. 9 Carolina Agricultural cess to needed nourishment Christmas gifts for their children. Applications will be taken from The Baldwin Singers will cel- and Technical State Uni- and the opportunity to interact 10-noon Monday, Dec. 3 at Abundant Life AOG located at 5384 James ebrate their anniversary Sunday, versity with a Bachelor and gain support from other B. White Hwy. in Whiteville. Bring photo ID, proof of address and Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. at the Lakeside families going through the same Medicaid card, Social Security card or birth certificate for each child. Event Center located at 2658 of Science in Industrial experience. The Marine Corps Toys for Tots of Columbus County would like Chadbourn Hwy., Whiteville. Engineering. “We rely on individuals and to thank the foundations corporate sponsors for sending donations On the program will be groups to volunteer to help with to the area for Hurricane Relief: Lego toy company, Simply Fun toy Shady Grove Male Chorus, The site to take pictures. the Meals of Love program. company, Funko toy company, Blue Stream Distributors and Hasbro Chadbourn Gospel Singers, The church is located at 4754 Their kindness means a great toy company. After You Read. The Heavenly Soul Sisters of Blue Banks Loop Road. deal to us and the families we Evergreen, MDK of Dillon, S.C., Rev. Dr. Carozell Henry is serve,” Hinson said. Tony and The Goldenaires of the pastor. For more information about Loris, S.C., The Charriott Sing- Meals of Love and other volun- ers of Hallsboro, Security of teer opportunities, contact Hin- Try Our Unique Fayetteville and Resurrection WN/CHS Alumni son at 620-2264 or email lindsey. of Greenville. MC is Rev. Joe meeting schedule [email protected] Lowery. The Whiteville Negro/Cen- tral High School Alumni meet- Lake Waccamaw Snapshot Ads! Ebenezer MBC sets ings are normally held on the third Tuesday of each month at Food ministry to installation service the Dream Center. distribute food The members of Ebenezer The dates are Dec. 15 (Satur- Lake Waccamaw food minis- Missionary Baptist Church in day). Dates for 2019 are Jan. 15, try will distribute food to those Wadesboro will celebrate the Feb. 19, March 19, April 16, May in need. Installation of its new Pastor 21 and June 18. The Nov. meeting The distribution days will Rev. Alban Burney. will be on the second Tuesday be the second Wednesday and The celebration will be held due to Thanksgiving. There fourth Saturday of each month, Sunday, Dec. 9 with morning will be no December meeting. from 9-10 a.m. at First Baptist worship at 10 a.m. The guest Members are invited to a holiday Church, Sam Potts Hwy. Lake We’ll help you sell your car, truck, motorcycle, etc. with speaker will be Rev. Mary A. luncheon with personal cost. Waccamaw. Timmons, associate minister at a low-cost classified ad, including a picture of the vehicle! The location is to be determined. Food recipients need only a Laurel Hill Missionary Baptist The center is located at 403 S. photo ID to receive free food. Church in Laurel Hill. Your car pictured Martin Luther King Ave. The partnering churches • Write your description of your car to go The installation service will are Lake Waccamaw Methodist be held at 4 p.m. at Nicey Grove Church, Lake Waccamaw Pres- with your vehicle. Missionary Baptist Church, Impact Outreach byterian Church, Little Wheel of • Bring your vehicle to The News Reporter 318 Camden Road, Marshville. family movie night Hope Church and First Baptist office any day to get the photograph made, The installation speaker will Church of Lake Waccamaw and be Bishop Claude R. Alexander Impact Outreach Church or send in your own photo. will show The Star Friday, Dec. the Boys and Girls Homes of N.C. • Office hours are 8:30-5:00, Monday-Friday Jr. from The Park Church in also participate. Charlotte. 21 at the monthly Family Movie 127 W. Columbus St., Whiteville Night. There will also be a tele- For more information call 646-3727. Crystal Spring MBC scope set up for some real-tme skyviewing and lobby activities Global School Crystal Spring Missionary will begin at 6 p.m. REQUIREMENTS: There will be popcorn and of Ministry Baptist Church will hold its Private parties only. • Price must $ 00 Holiday Banquet “Holidays flavored water. The movie and enrolling students under the stars” Saturday, Dec. all activites are free. be included in ad. Payment Only 30 Global School of Ministry is 15 at 6 p.m. in the church fellow- The church is located at 115 made at time of ad placement. now enrolling students. ship hall. W. Calhoun Street. Or FREE with a NEW Subscription Global School of Ministry Free pictures made Mon-Fri The colors are purple, white is being offered free of charge We’ll Run The Ad Until It Sells and silver. A program on in- 8:30-5:00. Cancellations must be Baldwin Branch through love offerings and dona- spriational entertainments is called in by Tuesday at noon. For Up To Twelve Weeks. tions. planned. The evening will end MBC baton program Individuals interested in with a dinner. Donations of $20 Baldwin Branch Mission- learning how to receive biblical for adults, 12 years of age and ary Baptist Church presents a training and education without under $10 is being asked. Dona- baton twirling program entitled paying the high cost of tuition tions are tax deductible. “Twirlers for Christ.” It is de- are invited to contact Minister Make checks payable to Crys- signed to teach youth and teen girls twirling while promoting Patrina Wright at 234-3092. The News Reporter tal Spring MBC. the deadline for a Christian attitude, high self- donation is Sunday, Dec. 9. 127 West Columbus St., Whiteville • 910-642-4104 • nrcolumbus.com A photographer will be on esteem, and positive social skills By His Grace church release dates: Nov. 24-30, 2018 47 (18) The News Reporter, Friday, November 30, 2018

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Issue 47, 2018 Founded by Betty Debnam Two Illinoisan presidents • Abraham Lincoln was born near Happy Mini Fact: Elizabethtown, Kentucky. When he was Remember, about 7, his family moved to Indiana. When the S at the he was 21, his family moved to Birthday, end of Illinois Illinois. is silent! Lincoln lived there for about 30 years, working as a boat deckhand, store clerk, Illinois! postmaster, surveyor, state legislator and lawyer. On Dec. 3, 1818, Illinois (ill-i-NOY) was He was elected to one term of Congress admitted to the Union as the 21st state. This The Field in 1846. In 1858, he ran against Stephen A. Museum in Douglas for the Senate. Although he lost week, The Mini Page celebrates the Land of Chicago is Lincoln’s 200th birthday, or bicentennial! known for that race, their debates made him famous, its dinosaur and he was elected president in 1860. Before Europeans exhibits, The Civil War began soon after he For about 7,000 years, American Indians including Sue, a T-rex. took office. Four years later, on April 9, lived in the area that is now Illinois. Different 1865, the South surrendered and the war tribes fought each other, but in the 1600s, was over. Five days later, Lincoln was photo by Allison Meier by photo about 13 tribes joined together to form an assassinated by John Wilkes Booth. alliance, or a group to help and protect each Illinois fact-a-roonies • Ronald Reagan served as president other, that is sometimes called the Illini (ill- • The Illinois Waterway links Lake from 1981 to 1989. He was born in LYE-nye). You may know this word today as Michigan with the Mississippi River on the Tampico, Illinois. He went to the name of the sports teams at the University western border, and this links the state to high school in Dixon, Illinois, of Illinois. the Gulf of Mexico. Lake Michigan and the and to college in Eureka. Moving toward statehood St. Lawrence Seaway offer a connection to During his presidency, he Explorers claimed the land for the French the Atlantic Ocean. Chicago is one of the was known for his economic in 1673, but about 100 years later, the British country’s top ports. policies, which cut taxes and won the territory. • The architect Frank Lloyd Wright lived government programs. He increased When Illinois became a state in 1818, its in and designed many of his famous buildings defense spending. He worked with the capital was Kaskaskia in the southwest part of in Oak Park. More of his buildings are there Soviet leader for a nuclear arms treaty. the state. The capital moved to Vandalia and than anywhere else in the world. President Reagan died in 2004 after finally to Springfield, thanks to the work of a • The White Sox, Cubs, Bears, Bulls and suffering with Alzheimer’s disease for more young state representative, Abraham Lincoln. Blackhawks are some of Chicago’s famous than 10 years. Illinois today professional sports teams. release dates: Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2018 43 (18) Next Week: Among the United States, Illinois has Hero At The McDonald’s Home the sixth-largest population, with almost 13 #1 Store Resources Museum in Des Issue 43, 2018 Founded by Betty Debnam million people. Its largest city is Chicago, the Plaines is the Mini Fact: third-largest city in the country. site of the first The Tutankhamun tomb Who’s On the Web:This art of a had four miniature McDonald’s body being coffins made of gold However, farmland covers about three- mummified with colored glass and restaurant, • bit.ly/MPIllinois gems. These small quarters of its territory. Illinois farmers was found in coffins held King which opened Your the tomb of Tut’s organs that had Bannantiu in been removed during produce soybeans, corn, hogs, cattle and in April 1955. mummification. This At the library:Bahariya one held his liver. 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THE NEWS REPORTER PROUDLY PRESENTS THE MINI PAGES EVERY FRIDAY 910-642-4104 The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018 • 7C A.R. Ammons Poetry A.R. Ammons Poetry Contest Rules –2019 Contest Committee Sponsored by BB&T, Columbus Re- Dear Principals and Teachers: gional Healthcare, Reuben Brown House Our Committee is pleased to announce Preservation Society and The News Re- the 26th A. R. Ammons Poetry Contest. porter. The attached shows the rules and prizes 1. Original poems may be entered in will be much like last year. The final day Divisions I through IV by any student to mail entries will be Feb. 16, and all en- who is now a resident of Columbus Coun- tries must be received by Feb. 23, 2019. ty or attends school in Columbus County Check www.reubenbrownhouse.com for at the time of submission. extra copies of Rules, a template for copy- 2. The first four poetry divisions are ing four entry forms to a page and all of as follows: Div. I: Kindergarten - 2nd 2018’s winning poems for your use as a Grade; Div. II: 3rd - 5th Grade; Div. III: teaching tool. 6th - 8th Grade; Div. IV: 9th - 12th Grade. We often have problems with reading The school grade as of Feb. 15, 2019 deter- student’s name and address. Since we use mines the Division for each student. this information to mail a personal letter 3. Division V shall be for original po- to the home addresses of all winners, any etry written by students enrolled in un- effort you can make to encourage clarity dergraduate college coursework. Eligible and completeness will earn our deepest individuals will be those enrolled at the thanks. Three details to note: Only three time of submission in an undergradu- entries per person. Ask students to circle ate course in a North Carolina college or Mr. or Ms. next to their name. We have had technical school or those enrolled in out- problems with plagiarism, so we now rou- of-state undergraduate institutions who tinely use the internet to screen all win- are residents of Columbus County. Stu- ning poems. Our mission is to encourage the writing Winners of the Brunswick Stew Pageant held recently at Southeastern Com- dents simultaneously enrolled in college and high school may choose the division and enjoyment of poetry by all the people munity College are (left to right) Teen Miss Brunswick Stew, Aceyana Murphy, in which they compete, but may compete of our county. We depend on your efforts in the daughter of Lydia Faison and Ace Murphy; Miss Brunswick Stew, Saman- in only one division. the teaching of poetry and in encouraging tha Landreth, the daughter of Jessica and Curtis Ballard and Little Miss Bruns- 4. Prizes will be awarded as follows: submissions by your students. Last year, wick Stew Ahkeyia McBride, the daughter of Kesia Jordan and Ahmad McBride. All divisions - monetary prizes for 1st, our 25th anniversary celebration and the The young ladies will represent the town of Brunswick at festivals and events 2nd and 3rd places; certificates for hon- visit by U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy Smith throughout the county during the coming year. First runners up included Car- orable mention. All entries will be judged was nearly overshadowed by the amazing min McArthur in the Little Miss division, Aniah Floyd in the Teen Miss division anonymously by a committee, and all 1350 entries we received! We look forward and Lenashia Huggins in the Miss division. This year, the pageant awarded prizes will be awarded solely at the dis- to this year’s wonderful group of entries from all across the county. In the event of a scholarship to the outgoing Miss Brunswick Stew, Angel Faith Love. The cretion of the judges. 5. All entries must be accompanied by a severe storm, check our website for an pageant is sponsored annually in conjunction with the Town of Brunswick’s a separate Official Entry Form or a copy. extension of deadlines. If you have ques- annual Stew Festival. Young ladies between the ages of 5 and 18 interested in A student may enter up to three poems. tions or suggestions, please call me or any participating in the 2019 pageant should contact Selena Rowell at 445-6031 or The student’s name should not appear on committee member. Margie Flowers at 642-4072. the poem(s), only on the entry form(s). Sincerely, Entries may be mailed in by student, par- Susan W. Wood, 642-2409, ent or school personnel, but the student [email protected] must sign the entry form personally. 6. This year’s entries must be post- Committee members are Gene Claire marked by February 16, 2019 and must be Gault, Hilda Ray, Secretary; Melba Wyche, received by the Committee Secretary no Mary Mintz, Vernon Hall, Elizabeth Turn- later than February 23, 2019. Any chang- er, Susan Wood and Chair Pat Ray. es due to weather will be announced on The contest is Sponsored by BB&T, Reu- reubenbrownhouse.com. ben Brown House Preservation Society, 7. Mail entries to Hilda Ray, Secretary, The News Reporter and Columbus Region- A. R. Ammons Poetry Contest, P.O. Box al Healthcare System. 2147, Whiteville, N.C. 28472.

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Lois Carter Robert Williams Susie Lesane PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY: Student’s Name (Mr., Ms.)______E-Mail ______Las Amigas honored seniors Division ______Street Address______City, State and Zipcode______with luncheon and concert Parent or Guardian (Div. I thru IV) ______A spiritual filled concert bethtown performed sever- were 94 years old. Those Phone Number (___)______and a delicious Thanks- al selections before a large recipients were Lois Cart- Name of School or College______giving meal with all the crowd. Las Amigas always er, Susie Lesane and Rob- Grade (Div. I – IV only) ______trimmings, a selection of looks for opportunities to ert Williams. Language Arts/English Teacher’s Name (Div. I – IV only)______refreshments and desserts bring back to the commu- Also attending this Name of Poem ______were the highlights of the nity and it was evident by year’s concert were three ______day as Las Amigas Inc., the large attendance. other seniors who were I state that this is my own original poem. I understand that this copy of my poem Whiteville Chapter hosted Extending an opportu- 90+ years old. Those re- will not be returned to me, and I give permission for my poem to be published by their annual Senior Citi- nity to celebrate the lives cipients were Willie Ray the contest. zen Luncheon and Con- of senior citizens in the Alston, Evelyn Anderson ______cert on Saturday Nov. 16 at community in which we and Mary Jane Flowers. (Signature of Student) First Missionary Baptist serve is what sets the orga- Church in Chadbourn. nization apart from other Each year Las Amigas organizations in the area. invites all of the senior cit- Las Amigas recognized Only two Saturdays left in Handel’s “Messiah” Dec. 17 izens in the community to the oldest senior citizens Southeastern Oratorio Society will present a free con- dine, fellowship and listen at the luncheon. Attend- cert Monday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. The choir, soloists and to great gospel music. The ing this year’s concert Columbus County Farmers orchestra will be under the direction of Dr. Timothy Mighty Echoes of Eliza- were three seniors who Koch of Coastal Carolina University. Market 2018 Season “Messiah,” first performed in 1742, takes its lyrics from Scriptures about the birth of Jesus Christ, followed ‘Christmas from the Heart’ in Parts II and III his death, resurrection and glorifica- Whiteville tion. Southeastern Oratorio will present Part I, known Craft Show is Dec. 8 as the “Christmas” portion of the oratorio, lasting about City schools menu an hour. Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served Vendors at the Colum- eggs, jams, jellies, pickles, The concert will take place at First Presbyterian with each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at bus County Community and fresh-cut flowers. Church, 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. breakfast and Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. Farmers Market have had The final market day The number to call for information is 499-1947; be sure MONDAY, DEC. 3: - Breakfast - Blueberry Muffin, a tough year according to of the season will be Sat- to leave a message. Raisins, Orange Juice. Lunch - Hog Wings, Yeast Roll or Lindy Shuman, president/ urday, Dec. 8, when the Ham & Cheese/Bun, Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Broccoli chairman of the market’s Farmers Market will host & Cheese, Carrot Dippers, Fruit Cocktail. Board of Directors. the 12th annual “Christ- UNCP recognized as Military TUESDAY, DEC. 4: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Ba- “It’s hard to describe mas from the Heart” Craft nana, Apple Juice. Lunch - BBQ Rib/Bun, Chef Salad, the impact that Hurri- Show & Sale from 9 a.m. Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ colleges PB&J Pocket, Baked Beans, Cuke Dippers, Diced Pears. cane Florence and Tropi- until 1 p.m. Admission to WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5: - Breakfast - Apple Muffin, Pear, cal Storm Michael had on the show is free. All items, For the fifth straight straight years as ‘Best Orange Juice. Lunch - BBQ Chicken or Salisbury Steak, the farmers and gardeners including crafts, baked year UNC Pembroke for Vet’ displays the uni- Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Creamed Potatoes, Collard who sell their produce at goods, jams, jellies, pick- was included in Military versity’s pledge at every Greens, Biscuit, Orange. the market,” he explained. les, relishes, etc. must be Times’ ‘Best for Vets’ col- level – from the chancellor, THURSDAY, DEC. 6: - Breakfast - Pancake on Stick, “After being closed for handcrafted or homemade lege ranking. cabinet, faculty and staff Dried Mixed Fruit, Fruit Juice. Lunch - Baked Spaghetti more than two months, by local residents. Military Times recently — to support our military, or Chicken Nuggets, Breadstick, Chef Salad, PB&J Pock- we were able to re-open “Given the kind of year unveiled its Best for Vets: Clawson said. et, Side Salad, Yellow Corn, Apple Slices, Caramel Dip- for one Saturday in mid- we have had regarding lo- Colleges 2019 rankings. “Making the Military ping Sauce. November for a combined cal crops, we are excited to In their ninth year, the Times Best for Vets Colleg- FRIDAY, DEC. 7: - Breakfast - Pop Tarts, Orange Wedg- collard and cornbread and end the market season on a rankings are based on the es again, reveals UNCP’s es, Apple Juice. Lunch - Stuffed Crust Pizza or Cheese- sweet potato special event high note with a focus on results of Military Times’ continuous support and burger/Bun, Chef Salad, PB&J Pocket, Potato Wedges, day,” he added. handcrafted or homemade annual survey — the most commitment to improve Broccoli Cups, Raisins. Due to limited avail- items that will make won- comprehensive school-by- efforts when and where ability of locally grown derful holiday gifts,” said school assessment of vet- needed for our veterans produce, the market was Susie Rockel, market man- eran and military student and their families.” Columbus unable to operate on No- ager. “We hope everyone services and rates of aca- There were 1,114 mili- vember 24. Further com- will come out on Dec. 8 and demic achievement — as tary-affiliated students en- County schools menu plicating the market’s show their support for the well as a detailed review rolled this fall, including Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served re-opening is that market market,” she added. of public data collected by active duty, veterans, Na- with each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and facility on Government In addition to crafts, a federal agencies. tional Guard, Reservists milk, and a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. Complex Road is also the limited variety of farm “Many believe these and dependents. MONDAY, DEC. 3: - Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar, Man- temporary location for the fresh fall vegetables will type designations are eas- Future plans for UNCP’s darin Oranges Cup, Juice. Lunch - Chicken Filet or Corn Federal Emergency Man- also be available for sale. ily attained. That’s not Academic and Military Dog, Chilled Peaches, Baby Limas, Waffle Fries. agement Agency (FEMA) The Columbus County true. You can see that few- Outreach (AMO) will only TUESDAY, DEC. 4: - Breakfast - White Doughnuts, Disaster Recovery Center. Farmers Community Mar- er than half of the univer- further develop and en- Apple, Juice. Lunch - Chicken Nuggets or Sliced Ham, Two additional market ket is located at 132 Gov- sities that compete for this hance our service and sup- Pears, Sweet Potato Fries, Broccoli w/Cheese, Dinner days are on the schedule ernment Complex Road ‘Best for Vets’ recognition port as well, according to Roll. for 2018: Saturday, Dec. 1, in Whiteville, North Caro- make the list,” said Mike Clawson. Within the next WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, will be a regular farmers lina near the Department Clawson, director of Aca- 10 months UNCP will open Applesauce Cup, Juice. Lunch - Spaghetti or Corn Dog, market day from 8 a.m. un- of Social Services. demic and Military Out- the doors to a Veterans Re- Pineapple, Corn, Shaker Salad, Rice Krispy Treat. til 1 p.m. with a limited va- Interested craft show reach at UNCP. source Center to be named THURSDAY, DEC. 6: - Breakfast - Mini French Toast, riety of fall vegetables in- vendors may find a regis- “Of the universities that “Rally Point” and the VA Mandarin Oranges Cup, Juice. Lunch - BBQ Sandwich cluding arugula, bok choy, tration form and informa- do make it, UNCP is one of Certifying Official will be or Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Peaches, Baked mustard greens, kale, col- tion at www.columbus- them — a fact of which we co-located with AMO to Beans, Curly Fries. lards, sweet potatoes, as countyfarmersmarket. all should be proud.” provide more effective and FRIDAY, DEC. 7: - Breakfast - Chicken Biscuit, Raisins, well as homemade baked com or call Rockel at 252- The fact that UNCP efficient service to our mil- Juice. Lunch - Chicken Salad Sandwich or Pizza, Mari- goods, honey, honey soaps, 588-0300. has been recognized five itary-affiliated students. nara Sauce, Corn, Shaker Salad, Mixed Fruit. 8C • The News Reporter • Friday, November 30, 2018

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