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Sports See Page 1-B. ThePublished News since 1890 every Monday and Thursday Reporterfor the County of Columbus and her people. Thursday, January 22, 2015

Beavers raise eyebrows

Volume 124, Number 59 Whiteville, North Carolina Positive 75 Cents audit report Inside for county By ALLEN TURNER 2-A Staff Writer •Sheriff considering The Columbus County Board of Commis- use of officer body sioners Tuesday night received a positive audit report for the fiscal year that ended June 30, cameras. named a temporary deputy clerk to the board to fill in while the clerk is out on medical leave •Cats disappear as This 1957 Ford Fairlane, sold new through Quality Ford in Whiteville is expected to bring $125,000 and discussed at length efforts to eradicate coyotes spotted at or more when it goes on the auction block today in Florida. beavers in the county. Lake Waccamaw. CPA Alan Thompson, who conducted the county’s annual audit, said that the available •Nakina bridge to fund balance savings of $34,153,248 is equal close Feb. 2 One-of-a-kind Ford Fairlane to 53.92 percent of general fund expenditures for the year, which paints a healthy financial 6-A picture for the county. The state requires coun- ordered here in 1957 ties to hold about a month’s expenses, or 8.33 •Hallsboro maze percent, in their rainy day funds. owner is director of nVintage 1957 car with local ties is being Thompson told the commissioners that the state association. auctioned today in Florida. county’s financial position is “safe and sound.” The total fund balance increased from 9-A By ALLEN TURNER See County audit, page 3-A Veterans Rural Health Staff Writer Team coming Jan. 28. A 1957 Ford Fairlane – the only one of its kind ever manufactured, and which was sold new through Quality Ford in Whiteville – is expected to bring Hearing Friday DIDYOB? $125,000 or more when it goes on the auction block today in Florida. could end 37 Did you observe ... Ford Fairlanes retailed for from just over $1,000 up to a little over $3,000 in 1957 according to Wikipedia. The car’s top-of-the-line supercharged “F- Jolene and Morgan com and, while the car’s expected auction price is code” V-8 engine capable of 300 horsepower. years of prison pricey, its past is storied. Or so says the Fox News illegal liquor through the mountains of Georgia, Murray on ABC’s Network. North Carolina and Tennessee. Fox says the car was built specifically for the for Sledge, 70 “Good Morning The car being sold today in Florida was nick- moonshine trade and that it has a NASCAR con- named the “Likker Tanker” and, according to Ford n America” show nection. Lore has it that most of the early NASCAR Three-judge panel to hear motion here to dismiss conviction in Bladen Monday morning? racers were moonshine runners who transported See Ford Fairlane, page 6-A County murder case. ... Women of Worth organizer Lisa Clark By BOB HIGH running around Raleigh group surprises Old Dock Staff Writer town making deliv- Seventy-year-old Joseph Sledge can see eries and putting staff with bevy of supplies, books light at the end of the the finishing touches nLacy Elementary in Raleigh Spurred by wanting to help Old tunnel. on this weekend’s delivers almost 400 books and Dock get over the effects of the dev- It’s possible Sledge, many art supplies gathered by astating fire that gutted Old Dock’s who has spent 37 years in prison for a WOW event? It may students and staff to Old Dock main building on Jan. 7, the Raleigh double murder he has prove to be the larg- Elementary. school set about collecting books and art supplies. maintained from the est so far. ... Lacy Elementary’s Assistant beginning he didn’t By BOB HIGH commit, could be a Staff Writer Principal JeLynn Crane, two teach- Joseph Sledge ers and four Lacy students accom- free man before sun- set Friday. This could be far and away the panied the adults in the holiday trip to Old Dock. The teachers have Three Superior Court judges will hear a best “feel good” story of 2015. dismissal of all charges and conviction here County Deaths A small group of teachers, stu- local ties to Columbus County and Old Dock. beginning at 10 a.m. in the county commis- Whiteville dents and parents from Frances sioner chambers here along Smith Street. Lacy Elementary School on the west Local ties Margaret Walters Enzor Sara Owens Johnson, a 1993 Sledge was convicted by a Columbus Coun- side of Raleigh astonished Old Dock Adeline Layton, first grader at ty jury in 1978 for the murder of Josephine and Carl Hill Jr. Principal Ronna Gore and several of graduate of Whiteville High School Lacy Elementary School in Ra- whose parents now live at Lake Wac- Aileen Davis, murdered by knife in their home Talmadge Rooks the school’s staff and community leigh and a contributor to the volunteers when they paid an unan- camaw, and Staci Hester, a native See Sledge, page 5-A Lizzie M. Nobles Neill art supply drive for Old Dock of Bladenboro, are teachers in the nounced visit to Old Dock Monday Elementary, will have a special Clarendon morning. Raleigh school in the affluent Lake Rev. Brooks Carlyle Sykes birthday party on Jan. 30. See Boone Trail community of north- “I was just about overcome with story on today’s Page 5-A. Hallsboro what they did,” Gore commented. west Raleigh, just off the inner belt- Former mayor Alma F. Wright “It was a gesture that was just 5-A for a story about a Raleigh first- line there. Hester’s grandmother, Estelle Lee Rising Brunk, was an Bolton heart-wrenching,” she added with grader and what she has decided to Helen Jacobs a delighted smile. (See today’s Page do for her birthday). See Raleigh group, page 5-A of Chadbourn Tabor City Harold Wayne Johnson dies Tuesday Daisy Marie Bennett By JEFFERSON WEAVER Chadbourn Staff Writer Fax Rector Jr. Sunday celebration brought Jerry McNeill Fowler The man who community together didn’t want to be may- or is being remem- By WALLYCE TODD bered as one of Chad- Index Staff Writer bourn’s best leaders. Fax Rector, 74, died Editorials ...... 10-A Late Sunday afternoon, people Tuesday after an ex- Obituaries ...... 7-A from different worship communi- tended illness. He Sports ...... 1-B ties came to St. Mark AME Zion had been in hospice Crime ...... 4-A Church to celebrate the life of Dr. care at home for some Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), time, family members Living ...... 1-C the Civil Rights Movement and said. 50th anniversary of the passing A former IT super- of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. A visor at the Wilming- multi-cultural, multi-denomina- ton Star-News, Rec- tional choir filled the loft of the Sunday’s celebration featured a multicultural choir. tor was a native of historic church on Whiteville’s Pittsburgh. He came Fax Rector Virgil Street. square panes, pastors from dif- faith practices to remember not to Chadbourn after As the evening sun shone ferent ethnicities and different only MLK, but to recognize there’s marrying his wife Beth, a native of the town. through the stained glass win- denominations gathered with more that unifies than divides. The plain-spoken Rector was well-known dows, matching the spirit of the visitors from across the commu- for his love of children and the town of service with their multi-colored nity and readers from different See MLK, page 12-A Chadbourn. After retirement, he and his wife See Rector, page 9-A 2-A – The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 Sheriff considering use of officer body cams By ALLEN TURNER the safety and benefit of both the sheriff ’s facility, it con- Staff Writer the public and members of nects with a server and its my office,” and body cameras contents automatically down- would be an extension of that load. “I have MobileVision3 Sheriff Lewis Hatcher told benefit. cameras in the cars and I’m the Columbus County Board Hatcher told the commis- looking at a MobileVision3 of Commissioners Tuesday sioners he wanted them to body cam. I’m not saying here night that he is investigating be aware that he is looking tonight that is the system we the possibility of acquiring into acquiring the cameras want, because we still have to body cameras for his depart- and would be asking them for do research.” ment. funding when he knows more Hatcher said that grant “With all the controversy details. money for body cameras is going on about officer-in- “My grant writer is looking available, but that grant re- volved shootings – and I don’t into the process and I have cipients are expected to con- take sides one way or another some vendors scheduled to tribute a local match. – a lot of sheriff ’s offices and come and give demos so I can “It’s not a tremendous police departments are look- see what they’ll do,” Hatcher amount, but there is a local ing at body cameras,” Hatcher said. “I want to look at some- matching part, and that’s what said. “We have not had any thing that’s compatible with my grant manager is in the significant problems here in the in-car cameras I already process of looking into,” the Columbus County, but I feel have. That way I don’t have sheriff added. like body cameras would be a to buy a new server and that good tool for both the public While not trapped at Lake Waccamaw, this coyote was caught on an area farm after type stuff.” and law enforcement. The in- Allen Turner complaints about domestic cats and chickens disappearing in the neighborhood. A Hatcher said that currently (910) 654-3762 car cameras we already have necropsy showed he had recently eaten at least one cat. when a patrol car drives into [email protected] work fine and they’re a tool for Cats disappear as coyotes Lennon honored for work spotted at Lake Waccamaw coyotes in your area,” Hayes “We have a humane trap in soybean production By JEFFERSON WEAVER Staff Writer continued. “They’ll eat a cat or large enough for a dog,” Hyatt By RAY WYCHE president of the growers in producing soybeans, peanuts, a lapdog in a heartbeat.” said, “but everything I under- Staff Writer 2013 and 2014. Prior to being small grains and corn. Officials are warning Lake Domestic cats have been stand is that they are too smart named president, he served He took an active part in Waccamaw residents to keep disappearing on a regular to go into one. They are crafty Bernard Lennon of Ev- as vice president from 2011 encouraging improvements their cats indoors due to a basis for weeks, according to animals.” ergreen, past president of to 2012. in soybeans, and advocating rising number of sightings of Lake residents and town offi- Hyatt said one has been the North Carolina Soybean Lennon operates Swing- increased exports of the grain coyotes at the Lake. cials. It’s presumed the coyotes seen in his neighborhood, al- Producers Association, was ing Tail Cattle Co. near Ever- that continues in the market Coyotes are a non-native moved into town, like other though if it’s a single animal honored last week for work he green in the western part of today. wild species, to escape the being seen multiple times, species that made themselves had done in soybean produc- Columbus County with his at home in the state. They pressures of hunting season. or different individuals, he tion research during his tenure wife Jackie and son Charles, Ray Wyche Coyotes have been spotted doesn’t know. made their way to North Caro- as head of the growers’ group. growing Gelbvieh cattle, and (910) 642-4104 ext. 229 in several neighborhoods at “A big question we get is lina through natural migra- Lennon received the Meri- the Lake, as well as in other ‘What can I do?’” Hyatt said. tion as well as fox pens, where torious Service Award for his towns. On some nights, packs “It is not illegal to discharge a “songdogs” trapped in other work and his leadership as states were sold for use in can be heard howling near firearm in the town limits of EVANS POINTE II APARTMENTS field trials. Contrary to popu- downtown Whiteville, as well Lake Waccamaw, as long as it Now Accepting Applications lar belief, coyotes were never as along the River Walk in Fair is done in a safe manner. It is imported and released by the Bluff and elsewhere. illegal, however, to hunt. We offer 1 and 2 bedroom Apartments state. Several Lake Waccamaw “You can’t go out and chase Open house Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, and Garbage Disposal with Washer They are present in 49 of residents replied to a social down the coyote,” Hyatt ex- and Dryer hook-up, Water, Sewer and Trash Pick-Up included. the 50 states, and often take media query about coyotes at plained, “but if it comes to for rescue RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE • HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE the Lake. your home or is in your cur- up residence in urban areas. CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS APPLY Coyotes will eat anything, J.D. Blackburn reported tilage, and you can safely take canceled from garbage to vegetables, them along Pecan Lane, while the shot, you may do so.” Please Call or Visit Us Today! 910-653-3028 but they primarily target Teresa McKeithan saw one The Wildlife Resources Lake Waccamaw Rescue 101 Essie Mae Court • Tabor City small and medium sized wild cross Lake Shore Drive. Commission does not trap coy- Auxiliary has canceled its Feb. Hours: Mon.- Tues. 8 - 4; Thurs. 8 - 3 animals, ranging from mice “My daughter also saw one otes or other wildlife, even in 7 open house and its barbecue to deer. behind her house on White problem situations, according fundraiser on Feb. 7. They also relish the taste of Oak Street behind the Method- to a spokesman. It will be rescheduled at a housecats. ist Church,” McKeithan said. Officials have no reassur- later date. Columbus County Animal Participants in horse shows ing words for Lake residents PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING Control Supervisor Rossie and other events at the Boys worried about their cats, small Hayes said that since coyotes and Girls Home event center dogs or other pets a coyote & TAX SERVICE are a wild animal, there isn’t regularly see coyotes working might find appetizing. anything his office can do. His the pastures around the home, “Your best bet is to keep BIG 2919 Pinelog Rd. • Whiteville, NC 28472 office has not had any calls hunting mice and birds. your cats safe inside, or at about coyotes at the Lake, he Lake Waccamaw Police least have a sturdy fence (910) 642-3358 said, but coyote complaints Chief Scott Hyatt said he has around your property,” Hayes LENDERS Mon-Fri 9AM-8PM~ Sat 9AM-5PM are common. had numerous calls about the said. “They’re like anything “Most of our calls involve “brush wolves,” but there is else – if there’s no food supply, COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING, TAX livestock, like calves, goats little the town can do. they’ll eventually move on, but RETURN PREPARATION, INDIVIDUAL, or miniature horses being Trappers generally use it’s hard for a coyote not to find CAN hurt by coyotes,” Hayes ex- foothold traps to capture coy- something to eat in a town. SMALL BUSINESS, FARMERS, FEDERAL & plained. “We do get some calls otes, but due to the number They’re like possums – they’ll STATE ELECTRONIC FILING about coyotes, but most people of domestic dogs and cats eat anything.” MAKE around here solve that prob- throughout residential areas, & FAST REFUNDS lem themselves. few trappers are willing to set Jefferson Weaver Receive a check in our office upon approval from “You have to be careful with in towns – even if they could (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 [email protected] the IRS, with all fees withheld. cats and small dogs if you have legally do so. YOU Robin Harrelson, FEEL Accountant Nakina bridge to close Feb. 2 PRETTY SMALL!

Ramsey Ford Bridge will be is adjacent to the bridge. For real-time travel infor- closed starting Feb. 2, forcing The detour will use N.C. mation at any time, visit the detours through Nakina. 905, Big Cypress Road and Travel section of the NCDOT The bridge, which was Ramsey Ford Road. Motorists website, call 511, or follow built in 1973, is considered are advised to use caution NCDOT on Twitter. Another “functionally obsolete,” ac- while traveling in the area, option is NCDOT Mobile, a cording to the Department of stay alert and obey the posted phone-friendly version of the Transportation, and will be speed limit. NCDOT website. *Attention Clients, Taxpayers* replaced. The new bridge will Let us prepare your 2014 Income Tax Returns be wider, stronger and safer, officials said. and be entered to win 3 $500 Visa gift cards, The bridge is one of 12 set second prize HP computer, third prize iPhone 6 for repairs by Smith-Rowe Reception for Lake artist at the end of tax season. 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By ALLEN TURNER moved to Nov. 1, then to Nov. the entire first floor of the Staff Writer 17, and then to “shortly after historic facility. the first of the year.” The second floor, which County Manager Bill Delays, primarily attrib- currently houses two court- Clark told the Columbus uted to harsh and severe rooms and related offices, County Board of Commis- weather last winter, have will be converted to its sioners Tuesday night that plagued the project since original configuration of he has been told by con- construction began. one large courtroom with tractors that a temporary When completed, the supporting spaces, such as certificate of occupancy for three-story, 42,000 square- judges’ chambers and a jury the new courthouse annex foot brick building will room. on West Smith Street in house offices for the clerk When renovations are Whiteville is expected to be of court, three courtrooms, complete, probation and issued Feb. 14. judges’ chambers and meet- parole offices, which now oc- Clark’s body language, ing rooms, including jury cupy rented space on Frank- facial expression and tone rooms, and prisoner holding lin Street, will move into of voice did not indicate he cells. the offices on Courthouse is highly confident the build- Immediately after the Square currently occupied ing will be ready to occupy new annex is occupied, the by the district attorney, per- that soon, but he offered no 100-year-old courthouse will haps more familiar to most additional comments. be closed for a $5 million ren- people as the old location of The $10 million project ovation, which is expected to the county tax office. originally had been sched- require about a year. uled for completion by July When renovations are Allen Turner 1. completed, the district at- (910) 654-3762 [email protected] The projected date was torney’s office will occupy

CresCom in Whiteville Part of Whiteville’s and CresCom Bank CEO David Morrow assists customer service representative Kelly Bass on an issue at the newly opened bank. CresCom Bank is in the building that used to be Waccamaw Bank located on U.S. 701 in Whiteville. Columbus County Community for 60 years. County audit Continued from page 1-A

$25,421,770 in 2010. The coun- the title deputy clerk and fill Filtec-Precise company. The ty’s unassigned fund bal- in for the ailing clerk. During original grant of $44,202 pay- ance is $22,876,308, up from her time as temporary deputy able over five years was based $13,929,589 in 2010. clerk to the board, Alsup will on a $1,445,000 expansion of The county’s general fund earn $35,204 annually, a 10 the plant. The revised invest- showed a $3,330,240 profit percent increase from her ment for the expansion has last year and the solid waste current salary in the economic increased to $2,500,000 and the fund posted a $1,676,684 profit; development/planning office. economic incentive based on however, the water fund had a Alsup will remain in the that investment increases to $114,614 loss for the year. The position until the return of $76,475 spread over five years. water fund’s loss was much clerk June Hall, who has been The project involves the cre- improved over $673,122 the out on medical leave since late ation of 15 new full time jobs, prior year, however. December. bringing total employment Total general fund expen- Due to confidentiality laws, at the site to 60. The annual ditures were $54,837,447, with officials could not discuss incentive payments would be Mary Bullard Williamson expenses of $52,507,207. Hall’s condition specifically made to the company only Thompson told commis- or in any detail, but a prayer after the company has paid “Like a good neighbor...State Farm is there” sioners tat property tax col- offered at the beginning of the each previous year’s property lections were 95.61 percent, meeting referred to tremen- taxes; 1011 N. JK Powell Blvd., Whiteville • 642-3753 up two percent from the prior dous progress she has made • heard a monthly admin- year. recently. istrative update from Dept. That collection rate re- Hall is expected to be trans- of Social Services Director Algernon McKenzie and au- flects not only on the tax de- ferred from a Durham hospital thorized his request to hire partment, Thompson told the to a local rehabilitation facil- three full-time temporary board, but also on the citizens ity in the near future. Medicaid workers. The state of the county. “It’s the tax- Before going into closed will fund 75 percent of those payers who pay the taxes,” session to discuss the deputy workers’ wages; Thompson said. clerk to the board position, • heard an annual depart- In other business follow- commissioners heard a pre- mental update from Health De- ing a half-hour closed ses- sentation on beaver control partment Director Kim Smith; sion, commissioners voted efforts from Edward Davis, • held a public hearing on director of the Columbus unanimously to temporarily the county’s intent to apply transfer Samantha Alsup, ad- Soil and Water Conservation for CDBG funding under the ministrative assistant in the District. Housing and Community De- economic development and The county and the U.S. velopment Act, but received planning department, to the Department of Agriculture no public input; clerk to the board’s office, entered an agreement in Sep- • scheduled a public hear- where she will be assigned tember under which the coun- ing for 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 on an ty will pay $60,000 annually for application for CDBG funds to beaver control. Davis present- expand water services in Wa- ed numbers for September, ter District II in the western October and November which part of the county; and Build and had some commissioners’ eye- • authorized attorneys G. brows raised. Cameron Byrd and Tabitha maintain During that three-month A. Eldridge to use the county period, only 27 beavers had driveway to access the pro- a website been removed in the county, posed parking lot for the Byrd and 20 of those were elimi- and Ethridge PLLC law firm nated by private trappers. on Smith Street beside the class at SCC Commissioner Charles Dempsey Herring Courthouse Even with the many social McDowell commented, “The Annex. Commissioner Buddy media options available today, beaver program needs to be Byrd recused himself from organizations still need an in- looked at really hard.” voting because Cameron Byrd formative, useful and dynamic In other business, the is his son; all other commis- website to offer visitors up-to- board: sioners voted favorably. date information with fresh • unanimously approved a Allen Turner photos and other media. revision of an original eco- nomic incentive grant for (910) 654-3762 Websites should be updated [email protected] at least every month, but since expansion of Tabor City’s many small businesses and nonprofits pay someone to build their websites, they end up leaving the sites languish- ing because they are helpless to update or maintain them. New in the last decade are website builder cloud pro- grams that enable someone with no knowledge of html coding to build a website using “drag-and-drop” technology. The leader in this industry is Wordpress, a sophisticated system that has proven too complex for the average per- son to master without serious effort. In a new Southeastern Community College evening class, Mark Gilchrist will teach students how to mas- ter a website builder cloud program, and will also help The N.C. Strawberry Festival Association met in Chad- them in producing photos and bourn last week to elect officers for a new year and to be- videos for websites, as well as gin planning for the 2015 festival. They are, seated from search engine optimization left: Guy Long, president, and Hilda Bullard, secretary. and social media. Standing, from left: Gayle Williamson, vice president, The five-week class begins and Joy Bullard, treasurer. A second meeting to plan for Thursday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. Call this year’s festival is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 642-7141 ext. 397, 419 or 296. Jan. 27, at Worthington Funeral Home. 4A - The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 Crime briefs Horry jury convicts TC man in murders Update Cell Odom Bryan Bryant, 24, of death of the Hatfields. Whiteville police have de- A 16-year-old West Colum- Tabor City, was sentenced to Locklear was the elder veloped some leads regard- bus High two life terms in prison last Hatfield’s wife, and lived in a ing the robbery of the BB&T School stu- week in Horry County, S.C., for home along N.C. 904 West, Ta- Bank here last week, and are dent was ar- the 2012 killings of two men bor City. She alerted authori- investigating them, according rested Tues- in their home along Red Bluff ties about the killings through to a report from local police day, Jan. 20, Road, south of Loris. a phone call about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. for assault- Bryant was convicted by a the Sunday of the deaths. She ing another jury in the murders of Amos claimed she was raped dur- 16-year-old Staff photo by Bob High Hatfield, 66, and his son, ing a home invasion, and the Assaults student at Ford The second fire to destroy homes owned by Allen Wayne Thomas Howard Hatfield, 40, burglars killed her husband Crysten Buffkin, 24, of Page the school “Frog” Strickland of Tabor City leveled a vacant home on Aug. 19, 2012. and his son. Road, Clarkton, and David Ez- and stealing the boy’s IPhone. along Harrelsonville Road near the intersection of Mt. Mo- Bryant became the second The Hatfields were killed zell Jr., 25, of Peachtree Street, Derrick Batten of Cedar riah Church Road south of Whiteville on Jan. 15. County Tabor City man convicted by shots to the back of their Whiteville, were victims of ag- Branch Road, Chadbourn, was Deputy Fire Marshal Shannon Blackman said the home, in the homicides. Sandy Lee heads, fired through a pil- gravated assaults by two adults injured and required medical being renovated, was apparently an arson incident. Locklear, 42, was sentenced to low to muffle the noise. The and a teenager on Tuesday, attention after the incident The home had no power, and the loss was estimated at two concurrent life terms after shootings were similar to Jan. 20, at a home along Pleas- in the school cafeteria about $60,000. A “suspicious” fire in October 2013 destroyed a a trial last June. Nehemiah gang executions, according ant Plains Church Road south 11:45 a.m. home in the Orrum community of Robeson County that James Evans, 29, of Nichols, to prosecutors, according to of Whiteville. School Resource Officer had been sold by Strickland to his uncle, Jerry Dewayne S.C., is awaiting trial in the news reports. A sheriff ’s report showed Sgt. Pamela Bryan arrested Stanley, two weeks before the fire. Strickland’s own home the victims were beaten and Urijah Cinque Boatwright of in Tabor City was damaged by fire in 2009 in another ar- Suspect caught by police punched in their faces while Benton Road, Chadbourn, for son incident. A jury found Strickland not guilty in that inside the home in the 2700 punching Batten in the face, case. The late Stanley admitted setting a fire in 2008 that Kevin Cornelius Russell, Pharmacy here Tuesday. block of the road. Investigation then beating his head against gutted the Tabor City home of the late J.C. Phipps. 18, of Howie Officers checked wanted files continues. the floor, while stealing the cell Hammonds and discovered a warrant by product that was recovered. Road, Clark- Clarkton police charging Rus- The assault came after an ex- ton, was ar- sell with the break-in of a ve- change of words between the Sledge rested by hicle in that town in October. Jail two boys. Continued from page 1-A Whiteville po- There was no paperwork at the Cory Allen McCall, 28, of David Ford, 18, of Old Pine lice on Jan. 20 police department here about Old White- Log Road, Chadbourn, has Sledge was convicted by a Office. on a Bladen any charges on the Whiteville This evidence included ville Road, been arrested in a similar but Columbus County jury in 1978 County felo- Russell incident. Lumberton, separate case at West Colum- for the murder of Josephine fingerprints, hand and shoe ny warrant has been ar- bus. Deputy Bryan obtained and Aileen Davis, murdered by prints from the murder scene. after he was caught by local offi- rested for the warrant that charges Ford knife in their home near Eliza- One of two former jail inmates, cers as a suspect in an attempted Tabor man killed possession with common-law robbery in bethtown on Sept. 6, 1976. The housed with Sledge in Bladen vehicle break-in. Harold Wayne Johnson Jr., of marijuana the theft of a cell phone on case was moved here for trial. County soon after his arrest, Russell was identified as the 42, who recently moved to the while in the Dec. 15 from Andrew Hardee Last step also recanted his testimony at suspect caught by Police Corp. Tabor City area from Houston, Columbus of Chadbourn. The N.C. Innocence Com- the trial which showed Sledge Donnie Hedwin and Officer Texas, was killed in a one- County Jail. McCall Boatwright’s photograph mission heard defense evi- talked about the murders dur- Stephen Strickland during the vehicle wreck in Myrtle Beach, Sheriff ’s not available. dence last month during a ing his jail tenure. response to an attempt to break S.C., on Friday, Jan. 16, accord- Drug Detective Kevin Norris three-day session in Raleigh, The former inmate, the only into a vehicle near Medicap ing to various news reports. obtained the warrant. The Medication and the hearing here Friday one still living, said in the new Johnson was driving on marijuana was found in Mc- is the next – and last – step in filings of innocence that he Fleeing man caught Fantasy Harbor Boulevard in Pate Russell Scott, 25, an was “coached” by an SBI agent Call’s possession while the jail the process to abolish Sledge’s Jeremy Brent Sarvis, 37, a 2001 Chevrolet SUV and hit inmate at and a Bladen County detective staff was processing him. conviction. of Harrelson a concrete barrier, and the ve- the Tabor about what to tell the jury. The It’s not known if the three Road, Loris, hicle overturned about 8 p.m., Prison, has inmate collected part of the judges will announce their S.C., was ar- reports showed. been arrest- $5,000 reward given for Sledge’s decision Friday, or take the rested Sun- ed on illegal conviction. The deceased in- Cocaine information from the hearing day, Jan. 18, possession mate was paid the balance of Joshua Eli Thorp, 35, of under advisement. Tom Locke on charges PRODUCE of medica- the reward money. China Grove will chair the judge’s panel, of fleeing to & SEAFOOD tion while in Sledge escaped Road, Chad- and other judges are Anna elude arrest, prison, based Sledge was the chief sus- bourn, was Scott Waggoner and Kevin Bridges. and driving Fresh on a warrant pect because on the day of Sarvis arrested Jan. Sledge’s attempts to be re- while im- Georgia Pecans obtained by Tabor City Police the murders he escaped the 16 by Chad- leased were sidetracked for paired following a vehicle Detective Jerry Sarvis. minimum-security prison at Fresh Daily bourn Police many years until he got the chase that began in the notori- Scott is charged with having White Lake – a facility now Officer Ricky attention of of Christine Mum- ous Green Acres community Local Oysters “two small pieces” of a Sub- closed – although he only had Soles on a ma, director of the N.C. Center southeast of Tabor City. loxen pain medication strip a short time remaining on his NC Fresh Clams charge of on Actual Innocence based in Sarvis refused to stop for Thorp on Nov. 6, 2014, while serving larceny conviction. possession Durham. a vehicle violation, and was Fresh Frozen a prison term from Moore The White Lake prison was of cocaine, according to the Evidence found pursued by Sheriff ’s Deputy County. located near the home of the Spots warrant obtained by Soles. Mumma, and Sledge’s ap- Justin McPherson, who ob- Scott was convicted in June two women, and Sledge’s es- By the Lb. or by the Box peal attorneys, spent nearly tained the warrants. 2014 of several drug charges, three years trying to find infor- cape immediately drew most and sent to prison for a term Alaskan Snow Crab Legs mation about the Sledge case. of the investigators’ attention. $ 99 $ 99 expected to expire in April William C. Gore Jr. of White- It was common until recent 10. Lb. 5 Lbs. or more 9. Lb. Firearms 2016, records show. Ashley Wade Conner, 34, ville, then a Superior Court years for the state’s prosecu- Tabitha A. Fresh Flounder, Sea Bream, of the 8600 judge, ordered DNA testing in tors to only provide defense Ray’sWhite Perch, Mullets block of U.S. the Sledge case, but evidence attorneys evidence the state Etheridge Catfish and Croakers 701 North, to be tested wasn’t available. planned to use against sus- Attorney At LAw Clarkton, Refunds However, in 2013, Columbus pects, and not all evidence Tilapia Filets County Clerk of Court Sheila collected in each case. The 10 Lb. Box $38 has been ar- Lajeana McDaniel, 32, of Pridgen was clearing out crim- state’s Legislature changed rested on Maxton, inal evidence held in her office, this status in recent years, Whiting Filets two felony has been ar- $ 49 $ and an envelope containing and all evidence must now be 4. Lb. or 10 Lb. Slab 29 charges in- rested on a hair found on the bodies of the provided the defense. Medium - Large (36-40 ct.) volving fire- charge of Conner two Bladen victims, was found $8.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $40 arms, based theft by an Shrimp on a top shelf, not visible from on warrants employee of Jumbo (21-25 ct.) anywhere in the room. obtained by Whiteville Detec- cash from the $10.99 Lb. or 5 Lb. $50 The hairs had been recov- Monday shooting Shrimp tive Scott Moody. Whiteville McDaniel ered from locations on the Sammy Shipman, 37, was Local New Crop Conner is charged with the Walmart, two victims, apparently left shot early Monday, Jan. 19, in theft of two rifles – a Sig Sauer based on a warrant obtained Sweet Potatoes-Hernandez there by their attacker. The an incident that took place in .223/556 and a Colt .223/556 – by Whiteville Police Detective Old Timey Corn Meal 5 Lb. Bag $5 hair’s DNA was not a match the vicinity of West Street, on Dec. 23 from the Whiteville Scott Moody. $ for Sledge. part of the New Hope commu- Criminal, Pinestraw 4.00 Bale Walmart. McDaniel stole $7,187.63 Inmate ‘coached’ nity south of Whiteville. amily $ Conner, convicted in August from the store by making un- F , & Carports 18x20 595 plus tax Then, last August, an inves- His wounds and other infor- 2009 of felony fraud, is also authorized and illegal refunds Personal injury law DOG KENNELS tigator for the Innocence Com- mation was not released by the charged with possession of a during period of Dec. 27, 2014 We accept USDA Food Stamps mission, found much evidence Sheriff ’s Office. 1409 Pinckney St., We accept MasterCard & Visa firearm by a felon on the same and Jan. 7, 2015, according to not provided Sledge’s defense Shipman went to a nearby Whiteville, NC Mon-Sat 8am-6pm date. the warrant. attorney for the 1978 trial, in home and asked for help, ac- Office: 910-642-2258 Hwy 130 East • 640-2855 the Bladen County Sheriff ’s cording to one report. Break-ins, thefts The following were victims ferson Street, Whiteville. Sus- of a break-in and/or theft re- pect seen and caught by White- Attention ported on date shown: ville Police Officers Corp. • Jan. 20 – Walmart, White- Donnie Hedwin and Stephen Former or current employees of the Newport News Shipyard ville – theft of two bottles of Strickland. Kevin Cornelius Coach perfume, an eyeliner by Russell, the suspect in this case male who fled in vehicle. also arrested on outstanding We need your help! • Jan. 20 – Sherida Renee warrant. See separate item. Coatney, Four Oaks Drive, • Jan. 19 – Doroteo Herrera Did you ever work with or around this man at the Newport News Shipyard? Whiteville – break-in of ve- Gonzalez, 8900 block of U.S. hicle, theft of Jessica Simp- 701 South, Whiteville – theft son pocketbook containing of utility trailer with mortar various cards, plus a “stack” mixer, heavy-duty wheelbar- of CDs. row, rick cart, and toolbox with • Jan. 20 – Rent-A-Center, assorted tools. Columbus Corners Shopping • Jan. 19 – Jane Giles Center, Whiteville – theft of Hemingway, Miller Road, Ta- Samsung cell phone. bor City – attempted break-in. • Jan. 20 – Rhonda Kay Col- • Jan. 19 – Annie Robinson lins, Clarendon – attempted Jones, Union Valley Road, break-in of vehicle at 10 a.m. Whiteville – break-in, theft of near Medicap Pharmacy, Jef- medication, bank document.

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Old Dock student, as was her niece now liv- rides on our of another story to be ing in Myrtle Beach, S.C. playground. “We did lose part of our written for the News The school’s 772 students and staff of nearly It was some heritage on that dismal Reporter’s Feb. 1 issue. 100 were informed of the Old Dock fire with children from videos, photos and stories, and every grade Raleigh, and morning (Jan. 7), but we This is part of Adeline Layton’s birthday invitation. in the school marshaled efforts to provide the that’s the have gained priceless rela- children’s books and art supplies. first time tionships and experience, A trailer stuffed with boxes of books and any students plus developed cohesive supplies, plus the trunks of two cars were have used the quickly emptied into the Old Dock gym, and playground bonds that most people will seven special gift-wrapped packages of art sup- equipment never enjoy.” plies – one from each grade at Lacy Elementary since the fire. Ronna Gore – were presented to the Old Dock staff. What a beau- Old Dock principal Tears, smiles tiful sight it One very special book – autographed by was,” Gore many Lacy teachers and staff – was given to continued. Gore. The theme of the book was how a child “The thought of Lacy Elementary thinking asked for her friends to not give her gifts for about our school was in itself a wonderful her birthday, but to provide money so she could thing, but for them to actually take their time replace a chair, lost in a fire, for her mother. on a holiday for their school to come and de- This presentation prompted tears from liver supplies and books was truly a humbling Gore, and understanding experience. smiles from the givers and “We did lose part of our the takers. heritage on that dismal morn- “I remember receiving a ing (Jan. 7), but we have gained call from someone at Lacy priceless relationships and Elementary the day after the experience, plus developed co- fire. It was so consoling to hesive bonds that most people know that other schools were will never enjoy,” Gore stated, thinking about our school,” Johnson Hester pausing to dry an eye, and hug Gore related. a present Old Dock student. “The woman who called was so Lacy Elementary developed lists sympathetic and pledged her school’s of needs, and each group of grades at commitment in helping to meet out the school adopted one of the lists, ex- immediate needs. She ended the con- plained Crane, the assistant principal. versation by ensuring me we would Many Old Dock staff members, Principal Ronna Gore hugs one of the visiting Lacy Elementary students as Old Dock talk again very soon,” the local prin- working on their own time Monday to and other Lacy students gathered inside Old Dock’s 3-5 building Monday. cipal added. assist in rebuilding the pride and spirit During the 10 days following the Gore at Old Dock, were amazed by what the fire, Gore and her staff scrambled Lacy group delivered. each day to handle a deluge of calls and visi- Tish Hamilton, a Lacy school parent who tors who promised support or brought items to also works part time in the school offices, the campus. Visitors were Old Dock residents, helped deliver the items, and was accompa- former students, others from Columbus and nied by her four daughters – three of them surrounding counties. Lacy students. Lacy children visiting included Gore sort of forgot about the phone call from Chase Johnson, Sara Johnson’s child, Molly Raleigh, until Monday. Asbill, Jayden Bost, and the Hamilton girls “Wow, not only did we hear from them again, – Emory Holt, Mary Reid, Anna Hudson and they came to the school. It was the most hum- Sarah Clark. bling and heart-wrenching experience I’ve ever After returning to Raleigh, it was learned a had. I was on the site where they’re putting the first-grader there was taking the gathering of mobile classrooms when someone from the of- art supplies to another level. She, like the girl fice notified me we had unusual visitors. in the book, asked for her friends to not give “I was absolutely speechless. I turned to her gifts, but bring art supplies to her birthday look at the building where I have my temporary party on Jan. 30. office, and I saw children in the swings and Adeline Layton’s gesture is the beginning

Visitors and Old Dock personnel display part of the haul Monday after Lacy Elementa- ry’s staff and students delivered books and art supplies. Front from left, Old Dock par- ent Jennifer Boyd, Principal Ronna Gore, Whiteville High School graduate and current Lacy Elementary Assistant Principal JeLynn Crane shows Old Dock Principal Ronna Lacy teacher, Sara Owens Johnson, and Bladenboro native Staci Hester. Rear from Gore one of the special books delivered Monday by the Raleigh elementary school. left, Old Dock computer instructor Ruthie Harper, Lacy Elementary Assistant Principal Others shown are Old Dock student Carrie Hawley, middle, Old Dock parent Jennifer JeLynn Crane and Lacy Elementary office worker and parent Tish Hamilton. Boyd, left, and Lacy teacher Staci Hester. 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Alma Galloway of Hallsboro of finding the way out of the The appointment also in- has been named to the board walls of tall sorghum. cludes her becoming district of directors of the North Car- Maze Craze is located about representative of the organi- olina Agritourism Network- one mile east of Hallsboro just zation in 18 counties in South- ing Association. off Highway 214. eastern North Carolina. Galloway opened Maze Carteret counties. Craze, an 11-acre labyrinth The appointment of Gal- of confusing trails cut into a 12-week courses loway was announced at a thickly planted field of hybrid Surrounded by her staff and chamber members, Dr. Janice Timothée cuts the ribbon on statewide convention of ANA sorghum that grows more than to begin Jan. 26 her orthodontics practice recently. held last week in Hickory. six feet in height. 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MARTHA BOWMAN MARGARET WALTERS LORINDA GAYE ALFORD THELMA EDGE DOARES REV. BROOKS CARLYLE MCKINNON ENZOR LORIS, S.C. -- Mrs. Lorin- CARY -- Thelma Edge SYKES LUMBERTON -- Martha WHITEVILLE -- Marga- da Gaye Grantham Alford, Doares, 84, formerly of CLARENDON -- Rev. Bowman McKinnon. 93, ret Walters Enzor, 97, born 54, passed away Saturday, Lumberton, died Thursday, Brooks Carlyle Sykes, 76, died peacefully at her Wes- Sept. 10, 1917 in the Union Jan. 17, 2015 at her home Jan. 15, 2015, at WakeMed died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 ley Pines home in Lumber- Valley section of Columbus following a sudden illness. Cary Hospital of complica- at New Hanover Regional ton Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015 County (known at that time Born on March 7, 1960 in tions from a recent illness. Medical Center in Wilming- after a brief period of de- as Happy Hill), died Jan. Thomasville, she was the She was born in Clarendon, ton. Born June 13, 1938 in clining health. 14, 2015 at Liberty Com- daughter of the late Mon- in Columbus County, the Columbus County, he was Born April 4, 1921 in Mc- mons Nursing and Rehabili- roe Dudley Grantham Sr. daughter of the late Ber- the son of the late James Donald to Dr. Earle Ledbet- tation Center in Whiteville. and the late Laura Kathern tha Harrelson Edge and Evander Sykes and Sarah ter Bowman and Bernice She was the daughter of Heath Grantham. Charles Marion Edge. She Milligan Sykes. Smith Bowman, Martha Allen Francis and Martha Mrs. Gaye was a loving was also preceded in death He was a minister for graduated from Lumberton “Mattie” Pridgen Walters. homemaker and of the Bap- by her husband, Robert 44 years and the pastor of High School and later, in She was predeceased by her tist faith, but will be most Franklin Doares; and three Pireway Original Freewill 1942, from Salem College. parents; and six brothers, remembered as a loving CHARLES BRONSON sisters, Lila E. Griffin, Esta Baptist Church. After college and working James Clarence Walters, mother, grandmother and KNIGHT E. Hudgins and Ora Lee Visitation will be held briefly in Richmond, Va., Dallie Glasgo Walters, Neal sister. MISSOURI -- Charles Grimsley. from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, she returned to Lumberton Archa Walters, Woodrow Final rites will be held at B. “Chuck” Knight passed Thelma graduated from Jan. 22 in the Beaverdam and soon married her be- Wilson Walters, Allen Max- 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at away Jan. 18, 2015 at Cox Robeson County Memorial Freewill Baptist Church loved “Sandy” on Nov. 13, well “Sandy” Walters Jr., Hardwick Memorial Cha- Medical Center South. Hospital School of Nurs- Fellowship Hall, Chad- 1948. and Jack Walters. pel with Rev. Randall Cox Charles was born Nov. 11, ing in 1951 and worked for bourn. Final rites will be She was a contributing In her early years she officiating. A committal1934 to Tillman and Addie a time as an office nurse held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. member of the community worked at Belk in White- service will follow at Riv- Edwards Knight of Cerro before changing careers to 23 in the church fellow- and an active, lifelong mem- ville. After her marriage to erside Cemetery in Nichols, Gordo. teach kindergarten at First ship hall. Burial will be in ber of the Chestnut Street Charles Gilbert Enzor, she S.C. Visitation will be held Charles was preceded in Presbyterian Church and Stanley-Fowler Cemetery, United Methodist Church. moved to the Enzor Farm two hours prior to service death by his parents; one later at Janie C. Hargrave Clarendon. Inman Ward Martha’s greatness, how- in Horry County, S.C. Mar- Thursday, Jan. 22 at Hard- sister, Ruth; and grandson, and Tanglewood elemen- Funeral Home of Tabor ever, lay with her genuine garet and Gilbert had one wick Funeral Home. Scotty Washam. tary schools in Lumberton. City is handling the ar- love for all whom she met. son, the late Charlie Gil- Survivors include her In 1954 he met and mar- She was a long-time rangements. She knew no strangers, and bert Enzor, who became four children, Justin Al- ried the love of his life member of First Presbyte- He is survived by his her indelible smile, genuine the center of her life. Hav- ford and wife, Ashton, Mary Sue Ollie. They cel- rian Church, Lumberton, wife, Ruthene Fowler Sykes warmth, and graciousness ing grown up in a farming Dana Griffin and husband, ebrated 60 years together where a memorial service of the home; one son,Gary were the gifts she shared family, Margaret seemed to John, and Sabrina Alford, last November. will be held at 2 p.m. Sat- Sykes and wife, Melissa, with all who knew her. thrive in each of the roles all of Loris, S.C. and Chris- Chuck was a pressman urday, Jan. 24 with the Rev. of Tabor City; one daugh- Martha was preceded required of her on a rural ty Thompson and husband, for Springfield News and David Ruth officiating. A ter, Glenda Spivey and hus- in death by her husband, farm. She enjoyed mother- Brad, of Conway, S.C.; their with Mary owned and oper- reception will follow in the band, Roger, of Clarendon; Judge Henry McKinnon Jr. hood, delighted in being an father, Charlie Alford of ated Knights Cleaning Ser- fellowship hall. one sister, Elizabeth Har- (Sandy); one brother, Wil- immaculate housekeeper, Loris, S.C.; three brothers, vice. She is survived by her relson of Tabor City; five liam Murphy Bowman; and found much pleasure in Randall Cox and wife, An- Final rites will be held at children, Robert F. Doares grandchildren, Jeremy one sister, Mary Kime Har- working in her yard, and nie, of Burlington, Kenny 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 at Jr. of Williamsburg, Va., Spivey, Kelly Cribb, Travis ris. was an excellent seam- Cox of Fayetteville and Greenlawn Funeral Home and Steven H. Doares and Sykes, Ariel Sykes, Lacey A memorial service will stress. Monroe Dudley Grantham East with burial in White his wife, Lesli M.W. Do- Sykes; four great-grand- be conducted at 11 a.m. Margaret was a very in- Jr. and wife, Princess, of Chapel Cemetery. ares, of Holly Springs; one children, Summer Strick- Saturday, Jan. 24 at Chest- dependent lady who appre- Tabor City; two sisters, He is survived by three brother Charles M. Edge land, Chase Soles, Macelyn nut Street United Method- ciated the simple pleasures Kathy Powell and husband, children, Susan and Den- Jr. of Loris, S.C.; and two Soles, Tanner Sykes; two ist Church with the Revs. in life. She was of strong Franklin, of Tabor City, nis Cochran, Mary Jean grandchildren, Andrew Do- step great-grandchildren, Steve Little and Jimmy R. faith, a virtue that sus- and Melissa Ransom and and Tim Ewing and Charles ares of Appleton, Wis. and Drake Cribb and Hunter Tatum officiating. A pri- tained her throughout her husband, Charles, of Clark- II and Vicky Knight; one Jenna Doares of Boone. Cribb. vate interment will follow life, especially during the ton; and four grandchil- brother, Tillman and Viola In lieu of flowers memo- A guest register is avail- at Oak Grove Cemetery in difficult period following dren, Kali, Kadien and Jaci Knight; two sisters, Leo- rial contributions may be able at inmanfuneralhome. Maxton. Floyd Mortuary of her son Charlie’s death in Griffin and Connor Thomp- na and Butch Kerns and made to First Presbyterian com. Lumberton is handling the 2003. son. Dorothy Dills, all of North Church, 1006 N. Elm Street, arrangements. She was a member of Please sign Mrs. Al- Carolina; one sister-in-law, Lumberton, NC 28358. Martha is survived by Mr. Spring Branch Baptist ford’s online guestbook at Betty Hampton; 12 grand- CURRIE ROBINSON LONG and Mrs. John Borden McK- Church in Nichols, S.C., hardwickfuneralhome.com children; and five great- Subscribe Today, BLADENBORO -- Rev. Cur- innon of Winston-Salem, where she enjoyed attend- or call Hardwick Funeral grandchildren. rie Robinson Long, 80, died brother-in-law and sister- ing Sunday school and Home at 843-756-7001 for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. He was in-law; Oriana McKinnon worship service for many further information. ALMA F. WRIGHT preceded in death by his par- of Norfolk, Va., sister-in- years. HALLSBORO -- Alma F. ents, John and Hazel Long; Call 642-4104 law; 12 nieces and neph- Final rites were held HELEN JACOBS Wright, 72, died Saturday, Jan. two brothers, Horace and ews; Colin McKinnon and Saturday, Jan. 17 at Spring BOLTON -- Helen Virginia 17, 2015 at her residence. John Lee Long; and one sister, wife, Patt, Borden McKin- Branch Baptist Church, Jacobs, 69, died Tuesday, Jan. The funeral will be held at In Memory of Rebecca Blackburn. non and wife, Lisa, Henry Nichols, S.C. Burial was 20, 2015. She was born May 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at the The family will receive McKinnon, Alex McKin- in the church cemetery. 4, 1945 in Bladen County, the Brunswick-Waccamaw Bap- Mildred B. friends from 6-8 p.m. Thurs- non and wife, Deirdre, Meares Funeral Home of daughter of the late Bartha tist Headquarters, 600 Pinelog day, Jan. 22 at Bladen-Gaskins Margaret McKinnon Gard- Fair Bluff handled the ar- James Baldwin and Mamie Road in Whiteville. Burial Funeral Home. Final rites will Norris ner and husband, David, rangements. Freeman Baldwin. will be in Hallsboro Memorial January 22, 2013 be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Grace McKinnon Andringa Surviving are her grand- The family will receive Park. Viewing will be held Jan. 23 at Sandy Grove Bap- and husband, Mark, Betty son, Lt. Gilbert Elvington friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. from noon-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. tist Church. Burial will be in Bowman Gray and hus- Enzor, U.S. Army, currently Saturday, Jan. 24 at Peacock 23 at Peoples Funeral Home of Long Cemetery. band, Dial, Ann Bowman stationed at Fort Polk La., Funeral Home. Her funeral Whiteville and Saturday, Jan. He is survived by his wife, Fitzsimmons and husband, daughter-in-law, Harriet service will be held at 3 p.m. 24 following the service at the Jo Ann Adams Long; two sons Jean, Earle Bowman, Carey Elvington Enzor of Nich- Sunday, Jan. 25 at Mt. Sinai headquarters. Currie R. Long Jr., Murrie Bowman O’Reilly and hus- ols and Murrells Inlet, S.C., Holiness Church with Rev. Surviving are her children, Long; two daughters, Patri- band, Chris, Deborah Har- Louise Walters Powell and Mike Jacobs officiating. Buri- Curtis Wright of the home, cia Hester and Retta Wilkins; ris Baugh and husband, Margaret Jean Walters al will be in Red Hill Cemetery. Alma Lee Wright, Sherman five brothers, Marshall Long, Joe, and Martha Kime Har- Massengill of Whiteville, She is survived by her hus- Wright and Pamela Lee Lewis, Jimmy Long, Ralph Long, ris Shatto; her very dear J.C. Walters of Bennetts- band, Sanford Jacobs; two all of Hallsboro, Joyce Green Donald Long and Stanley friends, Melissa Howell and ville S.C.; and many nieces sons, Randall Glendale Ja- of Nakina, Randy Wright of Long; one sister, Janice Lewis; her husband, Bill Howell of and nephews. cobs of Kill Devil Hills, Eddie Durham, Deborah Wright of eight grandchildren; and four Lumberton; plus numerous Her friend and compan- Dwayne Jacobs of Byrdville; Tabor City, Geraldine McDuff- great-grandchildren. great-nieces and nephews. ion for the last nine years, six sisters, Verssie Baldwin, ie of Wilson, Ernest McDuffie In lieu of flowers, memo- Patricia Alford of Nichols, Connie Jacobs, Tessie B. Ja- of New Bern, Tameka Ship- rial contributions are wel- S.C. has been an ever-pres- cobs, Lois B. Smith, all of man and Qyieeman Ingram, We All Miss You come at Chestnut Street ent part of her family. Bolton, Magdline Jacobs and both of Raleigh and Rashawn We’re On The Web: and Love You. Memorials may be made Wright of Coco, Fla.; and her Jimmy & Family United Methodist Church, Frances B. Gillis, both of www.whiteville.com #5285 200 E. 8th Street, Lumber- to the cemetery fund of Council; three brothers, John mother, Larthine Bracey of ton, N.C. 28359, Wesley Spring Branch Baptist C. Baldwin, Winford H. Bald- Hallsboro. Pines Retirement Com- Church, 6710 Church Loop, win, Wayne D. Baldwin, all of Friends may visit the fam- munity, 1000 Wesley Pines Nichols, S.C. 29581. Bolton; and two granddaugh- ily at the home of Alma Lee James Brandon Spivey Road, Lumberton, N.C. ters. Wright in Hallsboro. 28358 and Salem College 1/25/74 - 2/18/09 DAISY MARIE BENNETT 601 S./Church Street, Win- CARL HILL JR. Remembering your life Old Dock/Cypress TABOR CITY -- Daisy Ma- ston-Salem, NC. 27101. WHITEVILLE -- Carl Hill rie Bennett, 67, died Wednes- Remembering your legacy The family is deeply Creek blood drive Jr., 77, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, day, Jan. 21, 2015 at Lower grateful for the outpouring The American Red Cross 2015 at New Hanover Regional Remembering your laughter Cape Fear Hospice and LifeC- of love, prayers and sup- bus will be at Old Dock Cy- Medical Center in Wilming- are Center in Whiteville. Remembering You. port in many forms from press Creek Volunteer Fire ton. Arrangements are incom- too many people to name Department for a blood drive Arrangements will be an- Love, Mama, Daddy, plete and will be announced individually, but including Sunday, Jan. 25 from 11 a.m. nounced by Peoples Funeral by Inman Ward Funeral Home Jenny and John the Southeastern Hospice until 4:30 p.m. Contact Bar- Home of Whiteville. #5292 of Tabor City. staff and very special care- bara Osborne at 910-642-8709 givers, Josephine Fowler, to make an appointment. Ashley Carroll, Jennifer Blood donors are needed Taylor, Amanda Herring year-round, particularly those Happy Happy and Betsy Taylor. with types O negative, A nega- tive and B negative blood. Birthday Birthday Card of Thanks In memory of Brandon Brandon Ronald Norris Happy Birthday Brandon To everyone who has supported Still us following the cherishing death of Ronald, the memories. we would like to express our sincere Still thanking thanks and ap- God for preciation. Your many acts of kind- your life. ness and sympathy Thanks for the continue to be a Grandma We Love You great comfort to us & Aunt Chee memories during our loss. Mike, Cindy, Tim, Ashley & Chee Cass and Victoria #5289 #5289 Liam Micheal #5289 The family of Ronald Norris #5290 Deaths The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 -- 8A

HAROLD WAYNE FLETCHER HARDIN RUSS DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE DEATH NOTICE JOHNSON BLADENBORO -- Fletcher TABOR CITY -- Harold Hardin Russ, 94, died Satur- TALMADGE ROOKS Wayne Johnson Jr., 42, died day, Jan. 17, 2015. WHITEVILLE -- Mr. Friday, Jan. 16, 2015 at Grand Fletcher was James Talmadge Rooks, 71, Strand Regional Medical Cen- a U.S. Army vet- died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015 ter, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Born eran. at Duke University Medical Dec. 6, 1972 in New Hanover The family Center. He was born April County, he was the son of will receive friends from 1-2 1, 1943 in Columbus County, the late Harold Wayne John- p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at Bladen- the son of the late James son Sr. and Mary Ellen Allen Gaskins Funeral Home. A A. Rooks and Wilma Nance Johnson Gray. graveside service will be held Rooks. He was also preceded Visitation was held Tues- at 2:30 p.m. at McKinnon Cem- in death by one brother, day, Jan. 20 in the Inman Ward etery. Larry Rooks. Funeral Home of Tabor City. Fletcher is survived by one The family will receive Final rites were held Wednes- son, Rony Russ; one daughter, friends from 1–2 p.m. Thurs- day, Jan. 21 in the funeral Judy R. Jay; one brother, Cur- day, Jan. 22 at Peacock Fu- home chapel. Burial was in tis Russ; one sister, Emma Lee neral Home. His funeral Buck Creek Baptist Church Russ Davis. FAX RECTOR JR. service will be conducted Cemetery, Longs, S.C. CHADBOURN -- Fax Rec- LIZZIE MARGARET He is survived by his moth- JERRY MCNEILL FOWLER at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan 22 FRANCES JACQUELINE tor Jr. passed away Tuesday, NOBLES NEILL er, Mary Ellen Allen Johnson CHADBOURN -- Retired in the chapel of Peacock NANCE HEFLIN Jan. 20, 2015 surrounded WHITEVILLE -- Lizzie Gray of Pasadena, Texas; one Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Funeral Home with Father CHADBOURN -- Frances by his family. Fax was born Margaret Nobles Neill, 87, sister, Cynthia Johnson Stet- McNeill Fowler, 74, went to Marco Antonio Gonzalez Jacqueline Nance Heflin, 80, Feb. 3, 1940 in Pittsburgh, went to be with the Lord tler of Houston, Texas; one be with the Lord Monday, officiating. Burial will be in died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Pa. to Fax Rector Sr. and Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at brother, Joseph Wayne John- Jan. 19, 2015 at Woodhaven Whiteville Memorial Cem- She was the daughter of the Mary Isabel Diedrich Rec- Lower Cape Fear Hospice son of Tabor City. Nursing in Lumberton. etery. late John and Gatsy Nance tor. He grew up in the Pitts- and LifeCare Center. He was the son of the He is survived by his CHARLES MIDDLETON and was preceded in death by burgh area and attended She was the daughter of late Doctor Talmadge and wife, Armanda Miudo HOBBS three siblings, Carlton Nance, Mount Union the late Jetter and Eva Fair- Vernie Mercer Fowler and Rooks; two sons, Emanuel CARVERS CREEK -- Donald Nance and Lewis College. fax Nobles and the widow of was preceded in death by Rooks of Whiteville and Charles Middleton Hobbs, 82, Nance (infant); and a great- He dedicat- Cletus Aaron Neill. She was three siblings, Ila Fowler Marco Rooks of Shallotte; died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. granddaughter. ed his life to also preceded in death by a Dowless, Thomas J. Fowler one brother, Alfred Rooks The family will receive Arrangements are incom- service to his daughter, Ella N. Wade; sib- and O’Neal Fowler. and wife, Kay; and four friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, plete and will be announced country in the U.S. Armed lings, Hugh Sylvester No- He retired grandchildren, Thatcher Jan. 23 at Bladen-Gaskins Fu- by Worthington Funeral Forces for four years be- bles, Edward Nobles, Jetter from the U.S. Rooks, Camden Rooks, Ke- neral Home in Elizabethtown. Home in Chadbourn. fore being honorably dis- Nobles Jr., Harold Nobles, Air Force af- salin Rooks, Marlee Rooks. Final rites will be held at 2 She is survived by her hus- charged. Annie Mae Nobles Black- ter 26 years Online condolences may p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Carv- band, Raymond Ware Heflin He began his love for the well and Mable Nobles. of service to his country be made at www.peacockfu- ers Creek United Methodist of the home; two daughters, south moving to Charles- A graveside service will in 1987 and later retiring neralhome.net. Church with Revs. Jerome Karen H. Inman of Cerro ton, S.C. in 1970 where he be held at 11 a.m. Thurs- from the National Security Bullard and Buddy Champion Gordo and Maria H. Minor met and married Martha day, Jan. 23 at Whiteville Agency. RHUDELL GRIFFIN officiating. Burial will be in of Smithfield; one son, Mark Elizabeth (Beth) Avant. Memorial Cemetery with After returning to Co- CALABASH -- Rhudell the church cemetery. A. Heflin of Chadbourn; one He was a faithful mem- Rev. Willie Allen officiat- lumbus County, he served Griffin died Monday, Jan. 19 He is survived by his sister, Lois N. Green of Cerro ber of Chadbourn Method- ing. Worthington Funeral as the chair of the Colum- at Novant Health Brunswick wife, Shelby M. Hobbs of the Gordo; two brothers, Bobby ist Church and served in Home in Chadbourn is han- bus County Republican Medical Center in Supply. home; two sons, Charles Mi- Nance of Florence, S.C., and various roles within the dling the arrangements. Party from 2006-2009. He Final rites will be held at chael Hobbs and Thomas Douglas Nance of Cerro Gor- church. He graduated from She leaves to cherish was a member of Beaver- 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 at Neil Hobbs, both of Carvers do; eight grandchildren; and the University of North her memory, one daughter, dam Original Freewill Bap- Pleasant Grove Missionary Creek; one daughter, Donna 13 great-grandchildren. Carolina at Wilmington in Margaret Marie Neill of tist Church and member of Baptist Church with Pastor LaJeanne Hobbs of Carvers 1981 with a Bachelor of Greenville, Tenn.; one son, the San Antonio Masonic Rev. Douglas Moss officiat- Creek; two brothers, Rob- Arts Degree and worked for Calvin Neill of Leland; two Lodge and a charter mem- ing. Burial will be in Pleasant ert M. Hobbs and Harold S. the Wilmington Star News sisters, Alice N. Croom of ber of the Al Aska Shrine Grove Cemetery. Viewing will Hobbs; five grandchildren;Zion Plain MBC for 15 years as the Director Delco and Ida Szabo of Ma- Club in Anchorage, Alaska. be held from 1-7 p.m. Friday, and four great-grandchildren. of Information Technol- The family received donna, Ohio; two brothers, Jan. 23 in the chapel of Smith history program ogy. He and his wife, Beth, friends Wednesday, Jan. Roosevelt Nobles and Alvin Funeral Home of Whiteville Baldwin Branch MBC Zion Plain’s Black History founded and owned Open- 21 at Worthington Funeral Monroe (A.M.) Nobles, both and Saturday, Jan. 24 one Program will be held at Zion ing Doors Preschool, Inc. in Home in Chadbourn. Final of Whiteville; four grand- hour prior to the service at food pantry open Plain Missionary Baptist Whiteville from 1988 until rites will be held at 2 p.m. children, Cindy, Robert, the church. The Baldwin Branch Mis- Church of Nakina the third 2011. Thursday, Jan. 22 at the fu- Tracy and Ricky; five great- She is survived by one sionary Baptist Church food Sunday, Feb. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Fax demonstrated a deep neral home with Rev. Buddy grandchildren; Sheila, Rob- daughter, Lelia Clarence Ver- pantry, “From His Table to Morris Pridgen of St. Mark and genuine love for the Seay officiating. Interment ert Allen, Katie, Bryson een; and two grandsons. Yours” will be open Saturday, AME Zion Church of White- town of Chadbourn and the will be in Mercer Cemetery. and Brynner; and three Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. ville will be the guest speaker citizens of Columbus Coun- He leaves to cherish his great-great-grandchildren, Identification and transporta- along with different other ac- ty through his involvement memory, his wife, Glenda Jeremiah, Brooklynne, and Farmers Union DOM tion required. There is no fee. tivities. in numerous civic endeav- Sue Rich Fowler of the Paisley. Baldwin Branch is located Rev. Mack Reed is the pas- ors. He served the commu- home; one daughter, Sha- to hold anniversary at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South in tor. nity with distinction, dem- ron Lynn Fowler Wallace of Whiteville Chapter Farmers Union Deliver- Elizabethtown. onstrating his willingness Chadbourn; one son, Jerry ance Outreach Ministry will to place his concerns for M. Fowler II of Fayetteville; OES BBQ lunch hold its church anniversary the public good ahead of two sisters, Theonia Fowler Whiteville Chapter #211 Sunday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. The his personal interests while Saunders of Chadbourn Order of the Eastern Star will speaker will be Dr. Jacqueline serving on the Chadbourn and Mona Faye Fowler Cox hold its annual BBQ lunch Grisset of Divine Assignment Town Council from 2003 of Clemmons; one brother, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Ministry of Conway, S.C. until 2012. He was then Woodrow Fowler of Stan- Feb. 6 at the Lebanon Masonic The church is located at selected as Mayor by the ley; six grandchildren, Kat- Lodge. 3976 N.C. Hwy. 211 East in Town of Chadbourn in De- ja, Eric, Rachel, Michelle, Plates are $7 and consist of Clarkton. cember 2012 and elected to J.T. and Ryan; and three fried or BBQ chicken, green Aveylene Stephens is the serve as Mayor in Novem- great-grandchildren, Syd- beans, coleslaw, hush puppies pastor. ber 2013. Throughout his ney, Iyania and Chilyn. and cake. Eat in or take out. career Fax earned the re- The lodge is located on Pe- spect of other civic leaders Graham Chapel can Street. PASS SAU and the affection of a host ALICE FAYE CAMPBELL AMEZ to hold of area residents who were WHITEVILLE -- Alice Faye Zion Plain MBC proud to call him “friend.” Campbell, 53, formerly of 100 in Red program Visitation will be held at Chadbourn, died Sunday, Jan. family/friends The Graham Chapel A.M.E. from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2015 at Columbus Regional Zion Church of the East Arca- 23 at Worthington Funeral Healthcare. day Feb. 9 dia community in Riegelwood Life is priceless. Home and a memorial ser- Life is priceless. A memorial service will be Family & Friends Day will will hold its 14th Annual “One vice celebrating his life will Insuring it should be affordable. held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23 at be held at Zion Plain Mission- Hundred in Red” Program, be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, D&A Funeral Home Service ary Baptist Church of Na- Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m.’ Jan. 24 at Chadbourn Unit- in Chadbourn. kina, the second Sunday, Feb. Special guest speakers ed Methodist Church. She is survived by one Insuring it should be 9. It will be an all day service who will speak on the subject, Left to cherish his mem- (910) 642-8206 daughter, Wakisha Freeman with dinner. “Love not in word or talk but www.ncfbins.com ories are his wife, Martha of the home; one son, Alton Morning service will begin in deed and in truth” include Elizabeth (Beth); three Levon Frink of Whiteville; at 11:15 a.m. with Pastor Rev. Rev. Mary C. Nixon, pastor sons, Fax Rector III (Lori) Columbus County Farm Bureau her mother, Ruby Campbell Mack Reed of Georgetown, of the St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion 113affordable. West Smith Street of Danville, Pa., Erik Rec- of Chadbourn; three sisters, S.C. giving the morning mes- Church of Wrightsboro; Rev. Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 tor (Leslie) of Naples, Fla., Cheryl Campbell and JoAnn sage. Hardy Ballard Jr., pastor of Chris Rector (Joy) of Chad- Campbell, both of Chadbourn Rev. Dr. Vaughn Cherry the Carver’s Creek and Rose bourn; one daughter, Alys- An Authorized Agency for and Annie Lou Cambpell the pastor of Pleasant Hill Hill A.M.E. Zion churches; sa Cholodofsky (Rich) of of Baltimore, Md.; and two Missionary Baptist Church, Sister Dora Jones of Mt. Zion Huntingdon, Pa.; 11 grand- brothers, Randy Gause of Shallotte, along with his choir A.M.E. Zion Church, Eliza- children, Stephanie Brys *North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Co. 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CONTACT MADGENIUS WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT [email protected] ley and Cody Rector, and a tor. special “granddaughter” PASS SAU Faith Cartrette; one great- Friendship month grandchild, Ayden Eppert; one brother, Lynn Rector at Avants Chapel (Evelyn) of Fredrick, Md.; February is Friendship nieces, nephews and a host Month at Avants Chapel. LifeJames Edwards is priceless.Jeff Register Mike Waddell Jordan Carter of family and friends. Rev. 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Whiteville, North Carolina 28472 Donations may be made 910-642-8206 910-654-1100 to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCare Center and An Authorized Agency for Chadbourn United Method- Pregnant? 112 Jefferson St. • Whiteville, NC 28472 ist Church. 910.642.2128 We are here to help you. *North Carolina Farm Bureau® Mutual Insurance Co. *Farm Bureau® Insurance of North Carolina, Inc. *Southern Farm Bureau® Life Insurance Co. www.mckenziemortuary.net *An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association www.whiteville.com Call us today at 642-2677. NCLFNP41010

THIS ARTWORK CANNOT BE ALTERED, REVISED, RESIZED OR REBUILT BEYOND CHANGING THE AGENT PASS SAU PHOTO OR CONTACT INFO. CONTACT MADGENIUS WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT [email protected] The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 – 9-A McDonald’s Presents Whiteville High School East Columbus High School West Columbus High School South Columbus High School

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Sophomore Linda Plancarte is the 15-year- Sophomore Kaleigh Patrick is the 15-year-old Senior Trent Brown is the 17-year-old son of Senior Ryan Nealey is the 17-year-old son of old daughter of Asuncion Plancarte and Felipe daughter of Tammy and Michael Patrick. The Wayne and Michelle Brown. He plays bas- Dwayne and Jamie Nealey. He is a member Arellano. She is active with soccer, softball and things she likes best at ECHS are “the peo- ketball, is captain of the varsity soccer team of the FFA and the National Honor Society. basketball. She volunteers with community ser- ple who attend it and the teachers who teach He is part of the school’s academically and and was a junior marshal. A regular in the vices. Her favorite activity at WHS is “cooking in there.” English and civics and economics are intellectually gifted program. He is active class.” She said church and her family keep her her favorite classes. “They interest me and will school’s theatre productions, he was lead in with FFA land-judging and he is part of the busy outside of school. She said the thing she help me in the future.” She is active with soft- last spring’s musical. He is a recipient of the school’s house-building crew. He said he likes best at WHS is its teaching staff “and the ball, volleyball, her church and community ser- Presidential Volunteer Service Award. “I enjoy loves the “many different opportunities” he way they teach.” The one thing she would like to vices. ‘I am proudest of my academics achieve- being in theatre. It is something I truly enjoy has at SCHS. Construction is his favorite change is the school’s dress code. Foods class ments and my softball achievements.” She said doing.” Chemistry is his favorite class. “I love class. “I get to use some of my skills to better is her favorite. “I just love everything about it the most interesting thing about her is “I’m ath- science.” He said the most interesting thing our community.” He said the most interesting and the teacher, You learn something new ev- letic and love to play sports.” She wants to at- about him is “I sing lead and play guitar in the thing about him is “I scored a 1,270 on my eryday and how to cook and also what to cook.” tend a four-year college and “further my career band New Beginnings.” He wants to attend SAT.” His favorite activity is spending time She said the most interesting thing about her and study to become a veterinarian.” the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with his family and friends. He wants to at- is that her “passion is singing.” Her dream is for pre-med and chemistry. tend Campbell University to study pharmacy. to one day become a famous singer. After high school, she plans to attend college and become a medical administrator.

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Rector Continued from page 1-A opened a daycare in White- Park, a centerpiece of down- ing mayor, a good friend and and family.” Visitation will be held Fri- town. ville. town Chadbourn. Built en- a mentor,” Waddell said. “He Honeycutt said that Rector day from 6-8 p.m. at Worthing- “This town was special From the beginning, tirely with donations and vol- will be missed.” “never gave up – he was just ton Funeral Home in Chad- to Fax Rector,” Honeycutt friends said, he loved his ad- unteer labor, Rector was one Stevie Cox was town man- so tired. bourn, with a funeral ser- said. “He genuinely cared for opted hometown. of the leaders on the project, ager for eight years under “He fought the good fight to vice Saturday at 11 a.m. at the town of Chadbourn. It “Fax was a Yankee, but and made stewardship of the Rector, and said he also con- the very end,” Honeycutt said. Chadbourn United Methodist showed in all he did, and you Chadbourn was his home,” park a priority for the town. sidered him a mentor. Now “We had concerned about Church. Donations can be didn’t have to be around him said Phil Honeycutt, a former He also was a major donor, the town administrator for what was going on in Chad- made to Lower Cape Fear very long to know it was true. town councilman and Mrs. although he tried to keep his Capital Heights, Md., Cox bourn to the very end. He was Hospice or Chadbourn United Politicians can’t do that – that Rector’s first cousin. “He financial support for the park called Rector “my mayor. one of the better mayors we Methodist Church. kind of love has to come from loved the town more than quiet. “Mayor Rector was an have ever had, period. After At the former mayor’s re- the heart.” many people who were born “Fax wanted to be sure Our outstanding testimony of his family, the town was first quest, Honeycutt said Rector and reared here.” Park was absolutely right,” someone who cared about ev- and foremost.” will be buried in his red blazer Jefferson Weaver “Fax always had the best said Honeycutt. “He made eryone that he met regardless “Fax had an obvious love and strawberry tie – two trade- (910) 642-4104 ext. 227 interest of the town of Chad- sure the mulch was changed of their economic, social or for this town,” Waddell said. marks of his time with the [email protected] bourn in his heart,” said for- out when it was supposed to racial class,” Cox said. mer mayor Kenneth Waddell, be, and that the right stuff was Rector was the board mem- now a state representative. used. Those kind of details ber who suggested the town “Fax was the kind of guy were important to him. He council turn their salaries you always wanted on your wasn’t the kind to just think back over to the town during side—he would tell you the up an idea and give it to some- a financial crisis. Even when truth, even if it wasn’t what one else to do.” those salaries were reinstated, Help Rebuild you wanted to hear.” “Fax took tremendous Cox noted that Rector used his First elected to the Chad- pride in hearing how people for the good of the town. bourn town council in 2003, from outside of Chadbourn “Most of the money that Rector served several terms enjoy Our Park,” Waddell he earned as a member of on the town council before said. “That was part of the town council and mayor was announcing he would not seek idea – to have an attraction to reinvested in the town of OLD DOCK SCHOOL reelection in 2011, the same bring people to Chadbourn to Chadbourn by contributions year Waddell was elected to let them know what we have to various social and civic the state House. Rector was to offer, and to give kids a safe organizations,” Cox said. “He drafted in a write-in cam- place to play.” was a man of honor. I was glad paign, and later appointed Both men said there were to have had the opportunity to Fundraiser drive in partnership with from the council to finish Wad- times they disagreed with work for him.” dell’s unexpired term. Rector on issues, “but we Even during tough times Rector reluctantly ran for learned to work through our with the town, Cox said, Rec- Old Dock School and The News Reporter reelection as mayor in 2013, differences,” Honeycutt said. tor appreciated the people and handily won the post. He “He was the kind of man who live in and worked for the underwent a partial leg am- you could disagree with, even town of Chadbourn. putation in Wilmington last strongly, but still be buddies,” “Mayor Rector always $10 of your new one year subscription summer, but continued his Honeycutt said. told me that ‘People are first duties as mayor from his hos- “Fax had friends through- and things are second’,” Cox to The News Reporter will be given pital bed in Wilmington, even out the community,” Waddell said. “Fax was a very good when he was unable to attend said, ”even people who didn’t man with a huge heart and a meetings. Rector resigned in agree with him called him great sense of humor. I liked to help rebuild Old Dock School. September 2014. friend. He might disagree him from the first time that I During his entire time in with you, but he was respect- met him, sitting in his den a Current subscribers can also participate public service, Rector sought ful, even when his temper got few months after his kidney to promote and improve the a little short.” transplant. town of Chadbourn. Honeycutt noted that when “After the death of my dad, by extending your existing “I want Chadbourn to be Rector was on the board and he stepped in and offered open for business,” Rector later when he was mayor, he moral support and a listen- subscription by one year. said during an interview after regularly talked with council ing ear. He told me then that first moving into the mayoral members, town staff and citi- “I just do not want you to be seat. “I want people to see a zens about issues facing the alone.” The News Reporter will notify town where they want to live town, and possible solutions. “Well, today, all of us who and raise their families, a “The Word of God says to knew, liked and loved him will Old Dock School of your support. town where small businesses seek a multitude of counsel,” make sure that his wife Beth thrive and people can find Honeycutt said, ”and Fax did and family are not alone. I jobs.” that. He wanted to have the loved my former mayor, and Waddell said he and Rector opinions of those who would am grateful for everything he shared a vision of a rejuve- be affected by major deci- did for me.” nated Chadbourn, especially sions. When he determined “Fax was always good to the downtown area, “and Fax a course, he stayed on it, but me. When things were going was working hard to make if you could show him a good crazy around me, he always that dream come true. reason why, you could change kept me balanced. He warned “We have a good town,” him – as long as it was for the me when bad things were Waddell said. “Fax saw that betterment of the town.” about to happen around me. I from the start, and wanted “Fax Rector was a genu- hope that in the coming days, Chadbourn to meet its poten- inely good man, an outstand- it will be better for his wife tial.” Honeycutt and Waddell both said Rector did not like the limelight. Veterans Rural Health “There are a lot of things he did for people that he didn’t want known,” Honeycutt said. 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No one ever doubted where they stood with Fax Rector. The Chadbourn town councilman turned reluctant mayor died Tuesday at age , after an extended illness. A native of Pennsylvania, Rector made Chadbourn his home, raising his family there and becoming one of the strongest modern advocates for his adopted hometown. Ramblin’ Rector was known for his straight-up man- ner of speaking; he didn’t tolerate foolishness. with Ann While he could be sharp and to the point, he nev- er let personalities get in the way of what was right. While he was determined that every citi- By ANN WORTHINGTON zen have his or her right to speak, he believed in civility and Being the child in our family manners, too. The point with a large amount of curiosity and not having neighbors living Rector didn’t Rector had a vision like to see the nearby, I spent my days with my people’s time for Chadbourn that he dog, Spot, rambling the farm- wasted when put his heart and soul land around our house. On rainy days, I could always there was work into. He was a cham- to be done for find something to occupy my his community. pion for Our Park and curious mind and some sort And Rec- led efforts to revitalize of activity to make me happy, unless it was something my tor did a lot of downtown and clean work for that parents didn’t approve of. I knew community. up other areas. What better than to disobey them, Rector was he did for Chadbourn because their “no” meant “no” and their “yes” meant “yes.” The one of those will be remembered for who led the ef- switches off some of the trees in fort to build and many years. Public opinion the yard sure could sting a little maintain Our girl’s legs. Park in downtown Chadbourn. He had an abid- My grandmother came to ing love of children and wanted kids to have a live with us for a while and she I live only a mile from the school arrive on the scene and quickly safe place to play, and Our Park gave him the brought with her many things and felt like I was watching a cho- coordinated the battling of the chance to both bring Chadbourn together and Ag-gag laws that I thought were treasures. I reographed performance of fire fire. Two firemen required medical provide that safe place. No detail about the park We join the rest of the world in looked forward to spending my trucks, tankers and ladder trucks. assistance, and they were treated was too small for his concern, and when town mourning the brave staff of the time enjoying each of them. One It was reassuring to the commu- by the Nakina Rescue Squad. We officials wavered on maintaining the park, Rec- magazine Charlie Hebdo, gunned of the treasures was a large, nity to have so many departments would like to say thanks to Nakina tor held them to the agreement. Rector was one down by religious fanatics for de- brown trunk, and with Gran- respond and perform so well under Rescue for assisting with medical of the community leaders who paid much of the fending freedom of the press. nies’ permission, I spent hours pressure. This fire may have de- needs the entire day, and we hope debt for Our Park out of his own pocket, when Meat industry fanatics in the looking through it. stroyed our school, but it brought the two firefighters have a speedy donations and fundraising fell short. He saw the U.S. have devised a more subtle When she allowed me to lift a community closer. recovery. I cannot say thanks to park as a big boon to his town, and when people means of stifling freedom of the the trunk’s lid, my eyes could Thank you to Alan Faulk for Chief Ezzell and his department from other communities spoke about going to press. The states of Idaho, Iowa, hardly believe what I saw. Many getting us back on schedule and enough. Our Park, you could see pride in Rector’s smile. Kansas, Missouri, Montana, North things sparkled in the morning making sure that the letters of the After the intial response, de- Rector was a comptroller by trade, work- Dakota, and Utah have enacted sun. There were crystal vases, school got saved. Thanks to Prin- partments from all over south- ing for years with the Wilmington office of a “ag-gag” laws that impose criminal silver mugs, and even two gold cipal Ronna Gore for her cheerful eastern North Carolina began national company. His understanding of fiscal penalties on investigators seeking safety pins she said she used to outlook and love of our school. to arrive. These included the issues and budgets was applied with vigor in to expose animal abuses and safety fasten her children’s dresses. Thank you to the EMS crews and volunteer fire departments of Chadbourn. When he was elected mayor, Rec- violations in factory farms. All I could say was, “Wow!” And all volunteers who helped. Acme-Delco-Riegelwood, Bolton, tor immediately dove in and kept his promise According to an Associated that was just the contents in the Thank you to each staff mem- Brunswick, Buckhead, Cerro to know the town’s books in and out. He was Press report in recent papers, four trunk’s tray. ber at ODES who is returning Gordo, Evergreen, Grissetown/ reluctant to raise taxes and fees, unless there members of an animal protection When Grannie lifted the to school with a smile on his or Longwood, Hallsboro, Klondike, was rock-hard evidence that there was no other organization were charged with tray so I could see what she had her face and loving our children. Lake Waccamaw, Nakina, North way to balance the town’s budget. Rector ap- violating Utah’s ag-gag law. They stored below, I saw the most There’s nothing better than “Life Whiteville, Roseland, St. James, preciated the hard work of his town’s citizens sought to document the daily beautiful hand-sewn quilts in at the Dock.” Tabor City, Waccamaw (Ash), and small businesses, and understood the hard transport of thousands of pigs the world. These were the same Raven Williamson White Marsh-Welches Creek, Wil- times that have plagued Chadbourn for years. from the infamous Circle Four ones she had washed and hung Old Dock liams Township, and the Columbus He worked tirelessly to promote and improve factory farm in Cedar City (UT) to outside on the clothes line to County air truck as well as the his town, while insisting on fiscal responsibility. the Farmer John slaughterhouse dry. She then stored them in the Whiteville Fire Department. How Rector ended up as mayor was some- in Los Angeles. trunk to protect them until she Fire thanks I would also like to thank Co- what unusual. Ag-gag laws are clearly uncon- needed them. When I got the call early on the lumbus County Emergency Man- It was a job he vehemently denied any inter- stitutional and are being chal- The most special part was morning of Jan. 7th telling me that agement, the fire marshals of est in, until his neighbors drafted him to run. lenged in federal courts. Assaults that the quilts were mostly made Old Dock Elementary was on fire, Columbus, Bladen and Pender Rector had planned not to run for reelection in on press freedom need to be con- from scraps left over from cloth- I immediately started toward the counties, the Columbus County 2013, and did not file for the town council seat fronted wherever they rear their ing made for my mom and other school. On the road, I was thinking Sheriff ’s Office, the North Carolina he held for years. However, his community ugly heads, even when they assume family members. I could just see about the building, and what it has Highway Patrol, the North Caroli- called – rather insistently – and Rector was the the legitimacy of a state law. Grannie and some of her friends meant to thousands of people in na Department of Transportation, winner of a write-in campaign he never actu- Winston Neusbaum sitting around the living room our community while hoping for and the Red Cross. ally authorized. When Kenneth Waddell was Whiteville with a fire crackling in the fire- the best. As I drove closer, I began Also, much appreciation to elected to the state House, Rector was appointed place, the quilt frame in place to see the smoke. the businesses from across the mayor, and later won election to the seat he and all the ladies stitching away Number one First responders were already county, churches, and community never wanted. He threw himself full-force into and laughing and talking. What A letter of thanks to all fire de- there when I arrived. We are for- members who graciously donated the job he didn’t really want – often to the detri- a happy time, plus a beautiful, partments in the county who gave ever grateful to these men and food, water, and other items to help ment of his health – and even worked full-time useful quilt when they finished. it their all fighting the Old Dock women of the squads who, in a mo- sustain our emergency responders from his hospital bed in Wilmington. I imagine my Grannie was School fire. We often hear that ment’s notice, risked their lives not and others on scene throughout Rector shared a dream with Waddell, a dream very happy when she finally Columbus County is last in some because it’s their jobs, but because the day. of a downtown Chadbourn that would be invit- finished answering all my ques- type of group or lacks something, they wanted to help. Alan Faulk ing to tourists passing through to and from the tions, but she was trying to make but one thing is for sure: Colum- Chief Edwin Ezzell and the Old Superintendent beaches. Rector knew that improving any town a curious child happy. I didn’t bus County fire departments are Dock/Cypress Creek Volunteer Columbus County Schools is not a matter of one epic move, but rather, really realize how much I was number one. Fire Department were the first to multiple small steps that eventually come to- learning from my Grannie, who gether in a single package. The planned farm- always enjoyed taking time with ers market, improved code enforcement, better me. lighting downtown, improved streetscapes, Well, my reader friends, I better support for law enforcement, improved guess I’ll stop rambling for this community relations, promoting local busi- time and put my memories away. nesses and attracting more investments, which Until next time, may you all be bring jobs – all those things were either the blessed abundantly, and as al- brainchildren of Rector, or he played a big role ways, don’t forget God loves you carrying the dreams of others to the next level. and so do I. Rector leaves a legacy any leader would be proud of – as one critic put it when Rector re- signed, even those who didn’t agree with him Letters to respected him, and understood his all-abiding love for the town of Chadbourn. Fax Rector left some big shoes to fill in the editor the Strawberry Capital, and he will be sorely missed. Send letters to the editor or contact editorial page editor Les High at leshigh@ whiteville.com, or mail them Thumbs up to PO Box 707, Whiteville N.C., 28472. All letters must be signed • To first grader Ade- and include a phone number, line Layton of Raleigh, which will not be published. who decided that she Letters are limited to 400 would forego her birth- words and must be signed day present to help Old and include the author’s Dock School rebuild. community. Her school, Lacy El- Authors are limited to one ementary of west Ra- letter every 30 days. Letters leigh, brought art sup- about business and personal plies and 400 books to disputes will not be consid- Old Dock this week. ered. Letters are subject to editing. The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 People, Places and Things Vet Center is moving to new location Not about politics Effective Jan. 26, the duty service members are free Fayetteville Vet Center will and confidential. 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Those who dispute that have a profound effect on is- last year and wildfires have should be noted, however, that climate change is man-made sues like national security. scorched the countryside. there was no El Nino in 2014. rightly point out that the NOAA and NASA, two re- Large swaths of the Iditarod Some also say that climate world has warmed and cooled spected institutions, concur dog sled race in Alaska were change has plateaued. countless times over the eons, on global warming, and their run on grass instead of snow. Yet, the warnings we can all by natural occurrence. scientists widely suspect I dispute that carbon regu- see, feel and touch say we What has most climatolo- that warming is man-made. lation is “job killing,” as some cannot wait to act, even if gists worried now is the in- Because of their data, the claim. In fact, I believe just the vast amount of science credible rate of change over Department of Defense is the opposite. America leads and data today is somehow 2015-20164 5 just the past 100 years; nota- quietly preparing a Navy the way in the development proved wrong. We can’t let bly, the 10 warmest years on that will have to patrol and of green energy, such as solar short-term financial interests record have occurred since defend inevitable Russian and and wind power. outweigh the long-term harm 1997. Chinese incursions into areas Cars are getting lighter that could be done to future The Greenhouse Effect north of Canada that are now and more efficient, and before generations. makes sense to me. Earth has covered with a polar ice cap long, every new vehicle will I have two children who are an atmosphere, thankfully, that is melting. get a minimum of 50 miles part of the next generation, that contains a number of National defense is affect- a gallon. and I hope to have grandchil- gases we need to survive. The ed by climate change in other This change to green, from dren who are part of the next. process of how radiation from ways as well, none of them retooling factories to build They don’t deserve to live the sun is translated in light good. Expect to see increased better cars, to installing solar in a poisoned environment and heat is actually quite fas- terrorism as droughts and panels on energy-efficient that we created because of cinating, but that, as Jeffer- heat waves leave large areas homes, will create millions greed. son Weaver is fond of saying, of the globe impoverished of jobs that don’t exist now, Like you and me, I want is a column for another time. and without food or drinking so instead of “job-killing,” them to breathe fresh air and Carbon, unlike oxygen and water. The human toll will be a better term would be “job- drink clean water, to soak up nitrogen, readily absorbs heat catastrophic. changing.” the sun on a glorious spring at a high rate, so if there’s The effects are being felt Going green will also help day, to relish a summertime more carbon in the atmo- here at home too. Western Americans save money. I cold front that brings life- sphere than there ought to be, states are practically at war spoke with a Whiteville na- giving showers, and to climb temperatures rise. Carbon, with one another over water tive this week who lives in majestic trees. of course, is a by product of supplies. the Bay area. His house is So that’s why I’m writ- coal and fossil fuels, all of One prediction that lead- powered by solar panels and ing this “political” column, which have helped power the ing climatologists made years other devices. His power bill which shouldn’t be about Industrial Age. ago has come true: that cli- last year was $32. politics at all. 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Prayers for peace, justice, a Dream’ speech,” they said. unity and reconciliation were Corey spoke about how they’d prayed by the Rev. Dr. Anne also recently seen the movie, Natoli, the Rev. Corey Lyons, Selma, which was educational Wedding Planner the Rev. Paul Stallsworth and for them. Coming January 29, 2015 the Rev. Andy Anderson, re- Thomas and Vi Jones are spectively. They pastor Grace co-owners and operators of Episcopal with Christ the Sweet Dee Pie, a cheesecake King Lutheran Church, New business in Whiteville. Thom- Beginnings Missionary Bap- as read the first portion of the tist Church, Whiteville United speech the twins and everyone Methodist Church and Cedar else in attendance heard in Branch Missionary Baptist its entirety. “It’s always good Church. The Rev. Charlrean to remember who we have Mapson of St. Mark AME Zion been and what we need to do Church was the host pastor to move forward,” he said of who led the welcome, call to the service. worship, prayer of invocation, “The fellowship is great,” litany and benediction. his wife added as she enjoyed The entire “I Have a other people’s homemade Dream” speech was read cakes and people around her by H. Thomas Jones II, an Choir director Florence sipped hot apple cider in the African- American, the Rev. Raynette Gardner at work. St. Mark fellowship hall. Wallyce Todd, a Caucasian Mayor Mann read the third Planning a wedding is (and assigned writer for portion of “I Have a Dream.” an exciting time in a young The News Reporter), White- “I think any time you can After the celebration, he said, Publication Features couple’s life. There are so many ville’s Mayor Terry Mann, get people from differ- “I think any time you can get decisions to be made about the who is Jewish, and Native- people from different religions ent religions and different •Bride’s countdown checklist ceremony, from the dress, to the American Paula Jacobs. Mt. ethnicities, it’s a positive and different ethnicities, it’s •Etiquette tips Olive Missionary Baptist a positive for the community. flowers, to the invitations. Church’s female dance min- for the community. Going I just thought (Rev. Mapson) •Wedding dress ideas istry team presented two forward, I’d like to see (us) did a great job of putting it •Sample Cake designs Weddings are a billion liturgical dances during the do more of these types of together. It was very a good •Current trends in Weddings dollar business and Columbus service. things.” service. It really was… very County has a lot to offer the A cross-cultural collec- moving. tion of church members Terry Mann “Going forward,” Mann bride and groom. That’s why from multiple churches Mayor of Whiteville continued, “I’d like to see the The News Reporter will once came together for the cele- community do more of these Publication Specifics again publish the Wedding bration’s choir, singing such ship may be different, there’s types of things.” Planner. memorable songs as “Free a commonality of worship, He was not the only one Advertsing Deadline At Last,” “Oh Freedom,” praise and adoration that joins in attendance who expressed Published in The News “We Shall Not Be Moved” us all,” she said. that sentiment. Those who at- Thurs. Jan. 22, 2015 and “Ain’t Gonna Let No- “I liked us all joining tended spoke about how they Reporter on Thursday, January body Turn Me Round.” The crossed hands as we sang, wanted other services that Publication Date 29, the Wedding Planner will be hymn of praise was the ‘We shall overcome,’” Natoli brought the community of Thurs. Jan. 29, 2015 a wonderful tool for readers who black national anthem, “Lift continued. “I think that was faith together as this one had. are planning a wedding. This Every Voice and Sing,” and a powerful vision of women “This is not the end,” Turn- Print Format - Tab publication will also remain on the closing song was “We and men, black and white, er stated. “It’s just the begin- Whiteville.com cross denominations joined Shall Overcome.” ning.” for a full year, Rev. Mapson spoke of how in our vocation and mission The archway at the front the MLK Celebration came of peace, justice, unity and of St. Mark’s sanctuary has so the one-time together. “The ministers of reconciliation.” words painted around its cur- The News Reporter advertisement the Columbus County area Twin 13-year-old brothers vature that seem to reflect the investment made the joint decision to Lamont and Corey Davis at- hearts’ desires of many who will bring have the service,” she recalled, tend St. Mark and were at attended Sunday’s celebration: your business “and they asked me, as the the Sunday celebration. As “Hitherto hath the Lord For more information or to reserve long-term only African-American pastor siblings do, they shared sen- healed us.” your ad, please contact your Sales value. in attendance at the planning tences and added thoughts Representative or our Advertising meeting, to take the lead.” onto the ones started by the Wallyce Todd Department at 910.642.4104 She noted that she hoped other. “This was the first time (910) 642-4104 ext. 225 Wedding Planner celebration would be educa- we heard the entire ‘I Have [email protected] 2014 Cover tionally and culturally sig- nificant to the younger gen- eration. “If it were not for Dr. King or the civil rights movement, our youth would not have the various privileges they have today. “I think King’s calling as a pastor had a great deal to do with his demeanor and his ability to orate effectively,” Mapson continued. “I was deeply moved and elated by the service and the participation,” she stated. Louise Turner agreed. Turner was a beloved long- time guidance counselor at Whiteville High School and is a long-term member of St. Mark. “It was fantastic – what we needed – the full representa- tion of our American society,” Turner said. “It was super. It was so representative of Whiteville.” Tonya Lennon is one of the directors of the dance ministry team at Mt. Olive and has been for about two years. The group of dancers, attired in long white dresses with either purple or gold accents received much applause and a standing ovation. She spoke about why she believes dance ministry is a blessing to youth: “Most young people can praise God through dance. It’s another form of showing how much you ap- preciate God and giving Him all the praise. “If we can just touch one person, save one person, min- ister to somebody through dance – we have done what we’re supposed to have done for the Lord,” the director and mother of four of the dance ministry team said with conviction. Raisa is Len- non’s youngest daughter on the team. “I always like to dance and being together keeps us going…having fun together dancing for God,” Raisa said. “We came to dance for God but we also celebrated the life of Martin Luther King.” “They’ve never been a part of an MLK celebration before,” Her mother added. “They probably learned more today than they do at school. It was a celebration of his life.” Dr. Natoli’s prayer for peace came in part from the Epis- copalian liturgy. Her joy in the service came from God. “Though our styles may be different and our ways of wor- First team Sports The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 1B WHS girls get Huge first half sparks 4th straight TRC victory Pack past Stallions By DAN BISER had a strong all-around game VINEGAR HILL - Senior Sports Editor while bucketing a game-high Shae Cokley scored her team’s 28 points. first eight points to spark the VINEGAR HILL - The Unfortunately for the Stal- Whiteville Lady Wolfpack to a Whiteville Wolfpack may have lions, Stephon Miller and Le- 36-20 Three Rivers Conference had to play most of the way roy Miller were among only girls basketball victory Tues- without standout senior Shaun four Stallion players who pro- day over host South Columbus. Kirk Tuesday, but again it man- vided scoring during the game. Points were hard to come by aged to get the job done with “We got off to such a slow in the longtime rivalry game the 6-foot-7 Kirk on the bench start ... we came out tentative played before a large crowd in Tuesday against the host South and we weren’t able to match the SCHS gym. Columbus Stallions. their play in the first half,” said Both teams put up aggressive Kirk drew two fouls in the first-year SCHS head coach defenses and both incurred game’s opening minutes and Bryant Edwards. numerous turnovers. later drew a third shortly af- “I thought we did a better It marked the fourth straight ter returning to action. The job in the second half, but TRC win for Coach Serena Wolfpack hardly missed a beat you can’t get down to a team Smith’s Whiteville team, which as they jumped to a 21-8 first- like Whiteville by 20 points now has a 4-2 conference mark quarter lead and kept a com- and expect to play your way and a 7-5 season record. fortable margin the rest of the back into it,” Edwards added. Cokley finished the game way in a 72-48 basketball win “Whiteville has a lot of talent with 13 points after pacing the over the Stallions. and some good depth.” Lady Wolfpack to a 10-2 first- The guard play of Kirk’s The Stallions’ conference quarter lead. Brianna Wilson younger brother Tyrell and record is now 3-4 and they are had eight points and Donita senior Jamyson Floyd gave 6-10 for the season. Wilson contributed six for Whiteville the spark it needed Singletary talked about plac- Whiteville, which held a 15-7 from the opening tip. ing the team concept at center halftime lead. Madison Hinson WHS made good on eight stage with his Wolfpack this had the lone WHS 3-point bas- 3-pointers, including three by season. ket of the night. Tyrell Kirk and two by Floyd. “We’re working more and Quay Newman hit two 3-point- The Wolfpack’s full-court more at playing as a team,” he ers and finished with a team- pressure defense proved to be said. “Last night against Hoke high eight points for South effective the entire evening as County, Shaun had 23 points Columbus. Madison Spencer it upped its conference record and Jamy (Floyd) had only five. followed with four points as to 4-2 and season mark to 7-4. “Tonight it was just the oppo- the Lady Stallions’ conference It was the second win in as site with Jamy scoring 23 and record slipped to 4-3. Coach may nights for Coach Jerry Shaun scoring five,” Singletary Brett Burroughs’ SCHS squad Singletary’s Wolfpack, which said. “It doesn’t matter who has a 7-6 season record. had taken an 86-73 decision has the stats on a particular South Columbus will play over Hoke County in Monday’s night, it’s how we’re working host to West Columbus tonight MLK Day Basketball Showcase as a team that counts.” at 6:30. at Union High School in Samp- South Columbus will be back Whiteville will take on con- son County. in action tonight in an 8 p.m. ference-leading East Columbus Floyd scored 23 points and home game against West Co- Friday night at 6:30 at East Tyrell Kirk had 20. Shaun Kirk lumbus. Whiteville will play Columbus. finished with five points, all in Friday at 8 at East Columbus. the fourth quarter. Whiteville 10 5 13 8 - 36 “We got things going our way Whiteville 21 18 15 18 - 72 S. Columbus 8 12 15 13 - 48 S. Columbus 2 5 10 3 - 20 early,” Singletary said. “We WHITEVILLE (36): Shae Cokley Staff photo by Mary Kindschuh WHITEVILLE (72); Tyrell Kirk 20, 13, Donita Wilson 6, Brianna Deese made some shots and put pretty Jamyson Floyd 23, Tyrell McAllister 8, Madison Hinson 4, Alina McNeil 2, Rivalry match-up good defensive pressure on the 6, Shaun Kirk 5, Brihama Sillah 4, Tre Nsaia Rogers 2, Ericka Vereen 1 South Columbus’s Kendrik Green handles the ball beneath the basket while defended basketball.” Davis 2, Raeqwan McAllister 3, B.J. SOUTH COLUMBUS (20): Mace- by Whiteville’s Tyrell Kirk (10) and Tesean Shipman in Friday night’s Three Rivers South Columbus scoring ace Edwards 3, Kendrick Brady 6. lyn McPherson 2, Quay Newman 8, Conference basketball game at South Columbus. Whiteville won the game 72-48. Leroy Miller was held to 13 SOUTH COLUMBUS (48): Jamy Annela Tiffany Madison Spencer 4, Lindsey 2, Shania points, well below his average, Miller 2, Stephon Miller 28, Kendrick Riggins 2, Taylor Turbeville 2. Whiteville also came away the winner in the girls game, taking a 36-20 victory. but his cousin Stephon Miller Green, Leroy Miller 13. Lady Gators West Columbus thumps Gators 72-42 for first TRC victory push TRC CERRO GORDO - Four West Columbus players scored in double figures quarter for a 51-23 lead. Friday as the Vikings out-scored the East Columbus Gators 41-13 in the sec- The loss dropped East Columbus to 0-7 in the conference and 2-11 for the record to 7-0 ond and third quarters and claimed a 72-42 Three Rivers Conference boys season. CERRO GORDO - The East basketball victory. West Columbus is scheduled to travel today to play South Columbus at 8 p.m. Columbus Lady Gators kept It was the first conference win of the season for Coach Michael Powell’s Vi- East Columbus will play host to Whiteville Friday at 8. their Three Rivers 1A-2A Con- kings as they now are 1-5 in TRC standings. The Vikings are 3-7 for the season. ference mark unblemished Xavier Keel tossed in 19 points and Ozzly Johnson followed closely with East Columbus 10 6 7 22 - 42 Tuesday with a victory over 18. Johnson swished five 3-pointers for the night to spark the Viking offense. West Columbus 10 16 25 19 - 72 host West Columbus. Latreyl McCollum had 11 points and Fred Evans had 10. EAST COLUMBUS (42): Tauren Baldwin 17, Shaheed Bellamy 2, A.J. Wike 17, Justin Chest- Coach Candra Powell’s Lady East Columbus was led in the scoring department by Tauren Baldwin and A.J. Wike, as each scored 17 points. nutt 2, Khysheim Robinson 2, Jordan Freeman 2, James Dixon 3. Gators lead the Three Rivers WEST COLUMBUS (72): Fred Evans 10, Xavier Keel 19, Eric Jenkins 6 Latreyl McCollum Conference with a 7-0 record The score was tied at 10-10 after one quarter, but West Columbus went on to 11, Houston Scott 5, Johnny McFadden 1, Ozzly Johnson 18, Donovan Young 1. as they are in quest of a fourth gain a 26-16 halftime lead. The Vikings went on a 25-7 rampage in the third consecutive TRC champion- ship. Both of the ECHS losses this season came at the hands Pack tops Hoke County of area 2A powerhouse East Bladen in non-conference play. The Lady Gators have not in MLK Day contest lost a conference game since DELWAY - Whiteville High boys basketball coach Jerry Single- the 2013 season and they have tary wasn’t very pleased to watch his team yield 73 points against advanced to the Eastern N.C. Hoke County Monday, but it was made more bearable by the fact 1A Regional Tournament in that his Wolfpack scored 86 points in the non-conference win each of the past two seasons. over the 4A Buck squad. This year’s ECHS team is led The 86-73 victory came in the MLK Day Showcase at the Union by the play of senior sharp- High School gym in Sampson County. It was one of six games shooter Kayla Brown, a three played during the all-day event. year starter, and the sopho- “We gave up too many points, but then we scored more than more duo of guard Marlena what we’re usually able to score, so at least we have to be pleased McClure and post player Char- with the win,” said Singletary, whose Wolfpack got double-figure ity Powell. Tiffany Keaton is scoring from four players. an experienced player in the Senior Shawn Kirk bucketed 23 points, including four 3-point- low post and Elyxus Junious ers and four dunks, and guard Tyrell Kirk knocked in 21 points. winds out the starting line-up Brahimah Sillah finished with 20 points. at a guard spot. Also, senior post player Kendrick Brady contributed 11 in his East Columbus has a big TRC first outing of the season. Brady was deemed ineligible due to aca- Shaun Kirk homecourt match-up with demic issues that kept him out of action during the fall semester. Whiteville on Friday at 6:30. The win put the Wolfpack’s season record at 6-4. Whiteville held the upper hand most of the way. It led at halftime 41-35. Hoke had a big game from John Maynor, who ripped the nets On this date ... for 34 points. Wesley Anderson tallied 18 for the Bucks, whose January 22, 2008 season record slipped to 7-8. Junior reserve guard Shaun Hoke managed to keep the game close by its effort from the foul Benton hits a 3-pointer with line. The Bucks sank 28 of 29 attempts from the line. three seconds remaining to Whiteville made good on 11 of 13 free throw attempts. lift the South Columbus Stal- Singletary said that Brady made a good contribution in his lions to a come-from-behind first game back, and that Sillah made several good moves to the 64-62 Waccamaw Confer- Photo courtesy of Stan Bush basket to gain a career-high point total. “It was good being part of the event,” Singletary said. “There ence basketball victory in NCBCA honors were a lot of good teams taking part and it was an outstanding a Waccamaw Conference Linwood Hedgpeth (center), who coached Hallsboro and Whiteville high school atmosphere.” basketball game at Rocky baseball teams to a total of five state 2A championship during the 1970s and 1980s, In other MLK Day games, East Bladen defeated Topsail, Wilm- Point. Coach Nathan Faulk’s was inducted into the North Carolina Baseball Coaches Halls of Fame last Friday ington Christian topped the host Union team, Hoggard bumped Stallions trailed 25-27 at in Charlotte. Also, Whiteville High School baseball coach Brett Harwood (right) was South View, Jack Britt tripped Laney, East Carteret defeated Pine halftime but battled their way honored for his Wolfpack’s 2014 state 1A championship, and he was also recognized Forest and Wallace-Rose Hill beat Lakewood. back in the second half. Se- as Region 4 Coach of the Year. The Wolfpack’s Legion Stadium was honored as the nior guard Bryant Edwards Whiteville 24 17 23 22 - 86 Region 4 Field of the Year. At left is Region 4 director Ricky Young. Young, a native Hoke County 19 16 22 19 - 73 (now head boys basketball WHITEVILLE (86); Tyrell Kirk 21, Jamyson Floyd 5. Tyrell McAllister 4, Shaun coach at South Columbus) of Lake Waccamaw, is the head baseball coach at Richmond Senior High School in Kirk 23, Brahimah Sillah 20, Kendrick Brady 11. has a big night with 26 Rockingham and former head baseball coach at West Columbus High School. Harwood HOKE COUNTY (73): Wesley Baldwin 18, John Maynor 34, Maurico Winston points and nine assists. and Young played on Coach Hedgpeth’s high school and/or American Legion teams. 8, Devin Norwood 2, Dominique Love 7,Darius Capers 2, D’Coda Cummings 2. Jiggs Powers Memorial Award winners 2B - The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 Nakina DY League Three Rivers Conference basketball standings sets sign-up dates Boys Girls Conf. Overall Conf. Overall W-L W- L W-L W-L for 2015 season Fairmont 7-0 11-4 East Columbus 7-0 11-2 South Robeson 5-2 8-6 The Nakina Dixie Youth will be from 9 a.m. until noon. Red Springs 5-2 9-8 Baseball League will hold The Nakina Dixie Youth Whiteville 4-2 7-4 Whiteville 4-2 7-5 player registrations for its League, which was founded in St. Pauls 3-2 4-10 South Columbus 4-3 7-6 2015 season on Jan. 24 and 1976, consists of age divisions South Columbus 3-4 6-10 Red Springs 4-3 8-8 Jan. 31 at the Nakina Middle in T-Ball (4-5), Coach Pitch St. Pauls 1-4 1-10 School gym. (6-7), Minor League (9-10) and South Robeson 3-4 6-11 West Columbus 1-5 4-8 Sign-up times for each date Major League (11-12). West Columbus 1-5 3-7 East Columbus 0-7 2-11 Fairmont 0-7 0-12

Columbus Dixie Girls MONDAY’S RESULT TUESDAY’S RESULTS Whiteville 86, Hoke County 73 Whiteville 36, South Columbus 20 East Columbus at West Columbus South Robeson 63, Fairmont 19 registrations slated TUESDAY’S RESULTS Registration times and locations for the 2015 Columbus Red Springs 51, St. Pauls 29 County Dixie Girls Softball Association have been announced. Whiteville 72, South Columbus 48 Dixie Girls Softball is for girls of ages 4-18, according to as- West Columbus sociation president Stuart Carroll. Fairmont 67, South Robeson 64 TODAY’S GAME St. Pauls 68, Red Springs 59 West Columbus at South Columbus The sign-up schedule follows: Central Columbus - January 26 through February 13 at TODAY’S GAME FRIDAY’S GAMES Optimist Dixie Youth Whiteville City Hall and Chadbourn Town Hall, Monday Whiteville at East Columbus East Columbus basketball through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. West Columbus at South Columbus South Columbus - January 31, February 7, February 14 at St. Pauls at Fairmont Red Springs at South Robeson Tabor City Sports Complex., 9 a.m. until noon. FRIDAY’S GAMES Nakina - January 31, February 7 and February 14 at Nakina Middle School, 9 a.m. until noon. Whiteville at East Columbus Buckhead - January 31, February 7 and February 14 at Buck- St. Pauls at Fairmont head Store, 9 a.m. until noon. Red Springs at South Robeson Riegelwood - January 31, February 7 and February 14 at Riegelwood Community Center, 9 a.m. until noon. Games begin at 4 p.m., with junior varsity girls, followed by junior varsity boys at 5:15, varsity girls at Lake Waccamaw - January 31, February 7 and February 14 6:30 and varsity boys at 8. at Lake Waccamaw Town Hall. Registration fee will be $30 per player.

Dixie Girls Softball includes competition in the following age divisions: Sweetees - 5-6 Darlings - 7-8 Angels - 9-10 Ponytails - 11-12 Belles - 13-15 Debs - 16-18

The Central Columbus, East Columbus and South Columbus leagues compete in North Carolina District 9. For more information, contact Melissa Sykes (South Colum- bus) at 625-9491, Willie Wilkins (Central Columbus) at 640-0102 or Stuart Carroll (East Columbus), 770-0499. Cerro Gordo sets DYB Vikings registration dates The Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth Base all program will hold player registrations at the Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth Complex on the following dates and times.

Saturday, Feb. 7 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. -Registration for Majors/Minors/Coach- Pitch/T-Ball - ages 5-12

Wednesday, Feb. 11 5:30 p.m, to 6:30 p.m. - Registration for Majors/Minors/ Coach-Pitch/T-Ball - ages 5-12

Saturday, Feb. 14 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for Majors/Minors/Coach-Piitch/T-Ball/ - ages 5-12. League play consists of Major League (age 11-12), Minor League (ages 9-10). Coach-Pitch (ages 7-8) and T-Ball (age 5-6). Registration fee is $30 per player. Feb. 14 is the final registra- tion date. For more information, contact Kiley Hinson (512-4524). Rick Benton (840-6857) or Michelle Powell (770-0540).

2015 Hallsboro Invitational Staff photos by Mary Kindschuh South Columbus basketball player Stephon Miller moves Whiteville’s Madison Hinson (right) is fouled by South Middle School Basketball Tournament the ball toward the basket in Tuesday’s Three Rivers Columbus’ Madison Spencer during second-half action of Conference boys basketball game against arch-rival January 26-30 a Three Rivers Conference girls basketball game Tuesday Whiteville at the SCHS gym. Miller scored a game-high 28 Baldwin-Sessions Gymnasium at South Columbus. Whiteville won 36-20 for its fourth points for the Stallions, but the visiting Whiteville team straight conference victory. came away with a 72-48 win. Monday, January 26 Girls: Hallsboro vs. Evergreen, 5 p.m. Boys: Evergreen vs. Williams, 6:15

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Basketball Basketball Basketball JV/V Basketball Basketball Fairmont at West Columbus This WHS senior has speed This ECHS senior athlete in The Viking hoopster is a The SCHS junior has a Red Springs at South Columbus and is a strong presence on his first year playing var- leading offensive player for key player under the bas- South Robeson at East Columbus the court for the Wolfpack. sity basketball has brought WCHS. Tiffany also plays ket. Lewis had a strong Whiteville at St. Pauls He had 5 points in White- strength and quickness to soccer and softball. Her season on the Stallions Thursday, January 29 ville’s win over South Robe- the team. Robinson was a favorite athlete is Lebron volleyball team in the 4:00pm son Friday. McAllister had big player on the football James. After high school fall. She plans to play Hallsboro Invitational Semi-Finals a good game at South Co- field this season, and this she plans to attend NC basketball in college and lumbus Tuesday. The Wolf- all-around athlete will play State to study Marine Biol- hopefully the WNBA. High School Bowling at 701 Lanes pack overall is 9-6. baseball in the spring. ogy. WCHS has 5 wins. SCHS has 7 wins. St. Pauls at West Columbus basketball (moved from Friday, January 2nd) JV Basketball: 6:00pm Whiteville High School Fall Athletic The Stallions capture Banquet Friday, January 30 win over Wolfpack 5:00pm Hallsboro Invitational Finals SCHS 35 - WHS 33

Causey Hunting Club has annual Youth Day Twenty-four youngsters participated in the Causey Hunting Club’s annual Youth Day and, when the dust had settled, four of them were recognized for deer taken when the competi- tion shut down. Following a classic chicken bog meal at the group’s clubhouse outside Fair Bluff, all 24 competitors – not just the four who took deer received prizes. Among adult participants were Bill Strick- land, a stalwart of the hunting club who was injured in a September armed robbery at- OUTDOOR YOUTH tempt at his place of business in the Spring Branch section of South Carolina. Randy SPOTLIGHT Blanton of Green Sea presented prizes to competitors. By Allen Turner Staff Writer The first place prize – a .22 rifle inscribed with a plaque inscribed honoring the memory of the late Bunny Jolly – was Austin Mann, who took a four-point buck Saturday. Ryan Elliott’s 92-pounder earned him second place. His brother, Bubba Elliott, took a 90-pound deer for third place and Jarrett Lewis Austin Mann, left, accepts first prize in the Causey Hunting Club’s annual won fourth place with a four-button buck. Youth Day competition from club member Randy Blanton.

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Call 910- Counties of Alleghany, Bath, Bote- year. *No Credit Check. *Late-model AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS AMENDED 642-3756. tourt, Carroll, Craig, Floyd, Franklin, Freightliner Columbia. *Low Truck Pay- Giles, Grayson, Henry, Montgomery, Notice is hereby given that Columbus County will conduct a public hearing on Mon- jehl 1438 self propelled paver w/2 ment. Call 866-612-2218 to talk to a ton roller with vibrator. Chateau Patrick, Pulaski, Roanoke and Wythe; recruiter. Apply Now Online @ www. day, February 2, 2015, at 6:30 P.M., or as soon thereafter as the agenda will allow, at the camper 14’ in mint condition & used and the Cities of Martinsville, Roa- joincrst.com COLUMBUS COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX, 112 W. Smith Street, Whiteville, NC, mobile homes for sale. Call 910- noke and Salem. Join us on Fri, Jan 874-0718. 30, 2015 - 4pm to 7pm. & Sat, Jan relative to the intention of the county to apply for FY2015 CDBG Infrastructure fund- 31, 2015 - 9am to Noon at the Salem ing under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act. mediCal Guardian- Top-rated Civic Center, 1001 Boulevard, Salem, medical alarm and 24/7 medical alert VA 24153. See www.wvpec.org (Job mediCal billinG trainees The following is a tentative list of proposed activities and an estimated budget. The monitoring. For a limited time, get free Fair) to download application, see NEEDED! Doctors & Hospitals need final application will be reviewed at the public hearing. equipment, no activation fees, no division requirements and inclement Medical Office Staff! NO EXPERI- commitment, a 2nd waterproof alert weather updates. Sponsored by the ENCED NEEDED! Online Training gets Columbus County intends to submit an application for a grant of approximately button for free and more - only $29.95 Western Virginia Public Education you job ready! HS Diploma/GED & $1,296,918 in CDBG Infrastructure funds to install new waterlines in Columbus Coun- per month. 800-615-3868 Consortium. Computer needed. Careertechnical. ty Water & Sewer District II, including improvements on Ice Plant Road, Silver Spoon edu/nc. 1-888-512-7122 Road, Braswell Road, and in areas immediately southwest of the Town of Chadbourn. Water Improvements and Grant Administration Estimated Budget $1,296,918 SERVICES The proposed project will provide benefits to current customers of the Columbus County Water System, 71% of whom are low and moderate income individuals based 280 Child/Elderly Care on household income surveys performed by the county staff. No individuals will be displaced nor will any require temporary relocation assistance as a result of the pro- bethel Child Care accepting posed project. MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST new enrollments. Paula Richardson Boys & Girls Homes of North Carolina is accepting appli- primary childcare provider. Four stars. Citizens will also be given the opportunity to provide oral and written comment on the Call 910-445-1223 county’s use of CDBG funds. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. cations for the position of a FULL TIME MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST. Schedule is Monday through Friday from If additional information is needed, please contact Gail Edwards at the County Man- 8am until 5pm with an unpaid hour lunch break. Some Low Price Tire Guarantee ager’s Office at 910-640-6630. Formal written complaints or comments concerning weekends on call required. Minimum – high school di- the application process that are submitted to the County Manager’s Office will be ploma. Proven successful experience in general residen- responded to within ten working days by the County Manager. tial carpentry including sheetrock repair, painting, door/ window repair, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, Persons with disabilities or who otherwise need assistance should contact Gail Ed- appliance repair, and general building repair. A minimum wards at 910-640-6630 or [email protected] (TDD # 919-807-4420 or Relay of 5 years experience in building maintenance and repair. North Carolina TTY# 1-800-735-2962) by Friday, January 30, 2015. Accommodations will be made for all who request assistance with participating in the public hearing. Non-exempt, minimum wage hourly, full time position with benefits. EOE This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please You can apply online at www.boysandgirlshomes.org By contact the County Manager’s office, at 910-640-6630, or at 111 Washington Street, email at [email protected]. OR By fax to 910-646-3609 Whiteville, NC, for accommodations for this request. and/or mail applications to Boys & Girls Homes of NC, Inc Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. – P. O. Box 127, Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450 – Attn: Tesa Por favor, póngase en contacto con County Manager’s Office, al 910-640-6630, o en 111 Bush, Human Resources Manager. Behind Quality Ford Washington Street, Whiteville, NC, de alojamiento para esta solicitud. For questions, please call Tesa Bush at 910-646-3083 ext 205. 106 Quality Street, Whiteville 910-640-FAST (640-3278) The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 5B

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Nice aviation, automotive, manufacturing Act, North Carolina and Columbus neighborhood. Deposit & references for lease - 1,200 sq ft 6 room and more. Financial aid for qualified Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- required. No pets. Call 640-8098. office & kitchen Powell Plaza. Call gal to advertise any preference, limita- students. Job placement assistance. Memory Enterprises 910-642-5824. tion, or discrimination based on race, 2 bedroom apartment. No Call AIM 877-205-6458. ****Publisher’s Notice**** color, religion, sex, handicap, familial pets. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., for lease - memory plaza. equal housing status or national origin, or intention 2 bedroom mobile home fur- opportunity to make any such preferences, limi- Inc. Call 642-4049. nished for rent in the Chadbourn area. 2 small offices. Available now. Call Call 654-4130. 642-5824. All real estate advertised herein is tation or discrimination. We will not 2 bedroom, 1 bath apt for rent. subject to the Federal Fair Housing knowingly accept any advertising for S Whiteville. $600 mo & $600 depos- 2 bedroom mobile home, East- for rent Downtown Commercial **Watts backhoe & tree service* Act, North Carolina and Columbus real estate which is in violation of the it. Call Eric 910-640-7690 over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, Fair Housing Law which makes it ille- law. All persons are hereby informed gal to advertise any preference, limita- that all dwellings advertised are avail- 642-4049. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049. top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land able on an equal opportunity basis. To 2 br upstairs apartment, clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or tion, or discrimination based on race, screened porch. 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Call 840-0389 2029 Main St. FAIR BLUFF, NC 28439 larry hinson’s baCKhoe 3 bedroom briCK house with Family Households All types of backhoe work, lot clear- large kitchen in Whiteville. Leave mes- evans pointe apts 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Apartments ing, sand, top soil and marl. sage 910-five12-6232. Tabor City. Call 654-4503. now accepting applications Units for Persons With Disabilities Available 3 bedroom, 2 bath house for rent. Special 2 bedroom $400 Rental Assistance Available safe step WalK-in tub. Alert for $500 per mo. $500 deposit. Chad- 3 bedrooms $460 Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. FOR SALE BY OWNER - 3 bed - bourn. Call 910-770-5810. $50 new moving in off Please Call TDD/TYY # room, 1 bath, 302 W. Walter St., Approved by Arthritis Foundation. first month rent 1-910-649-7886 1-800-735-2962 Whiteville. Motivated Seller. Call 3 br house and 2 BR apt in Ever- Therapeutic Jets. Less Than 4 Inch Application fee is waived. 843-399-6861. green. Deposit required. No pets. Office Hours: Mon. & Tues 9:30-4:30, Wed. 9:30-3:30 Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. Certain restrictions apply. 910-739-9555, 910-734-4993. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. American Made. Installation Included. Call 910-653-9560 Call 800-807-7219 for $750 Off. for sale/rent - 3 bedroom, 1 bath brick house, city of Whiteville. 3 br, 2 bath, Whiteville City limits, quiet neighborhood, ref., $600 m + sKip’s laWnCare & pressure Asking $80,000, seller will contribute deposit. 910-641-7329 or 641-9148. Washing, bush hogging, tree trim- up to $6,000 at closing. Rent $700 per ming, pruning, grading, utility tractor month. Call 703-221-6523. 3 br, 2 bath brick house close to “NEW YEAR” CLEARANCE work, etc... Free estimate. 910-234- house for sale 4 BR., 2 bath, high school. Sale or rent. Financing. 3418, 910-445-1475 with fire place with work shop and 910-840-3518 or 653-4831. 2009 Honda large shelter. Hallsboro. Call 910- 3 br, 2 bath house for rent Coun- 641-4136. try Club Estate. References & secu- rity deposit required. 840-6073 Pilot laKe WaCCamaW 3 BR, 2 bath 4DR SUV “Touring”, Heated Leather, lakefront cottage. Beautiful condition, Country home 3 BR, 1 bath, fireplace, large lot, pier. Owner financ- CH/A, Chadbourn, $500 month + Sunroof, Navigation, DVD ing possible $327,000. deposit, Reference required. No 94555 Miles, White 910-264-3610 inside pets. Call 910-654-4973 1994 oldsmobile Eighty-Eight Royale, auto V6, 4 door, power win- dows, cruise control. 135k miles. SAW MILL APARTMENTS $19,500 $2,000. Call 910-642-5435 332 West Hay Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 • 910-642-0434 2003 buiCK parK avenue, 1 Applications accepted at the site office Mondays & Thursdays 8:00 am - 2:00 pm owner. 105,000 miles. Loaded. Every Vehicle Has Been Discounted! $3,800. 910-840-9988. 1 & 2 - BEDROOM APARTMENTS YEAR MAKE MODEL SERIES MILES COLOR INTERNET PRICE Housing for families, seniors & persons with disabilities 2012 ford foCus se, SYNC, • Carpet/Stove/Refrigerator/Mini Blinds • Central Heat/Air CARS spoiler, alloy wheels, 20k. $14,500. • Washer/Dryer Connections • Laundry Facility on Site • Playground 2013 Ford C-Max 5DR Hatchback, Hybrid, SEL, Leather & Navigation 22190 White $20,800 Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649-7531 LIMITED RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS 2014 Chevy Camaro 2DR Cpe “LT” CD w/SAT, Touch-Screen, On-Star, Pow Seat 14991 White $23,800 “The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in real estate related transactions, or in the terms of conditional of such a transaction, 2014 Chevy Malibu 4DR SDN “LTZ” Htd Leather, CD w/SAT, Touch-Screen, On-Star 1308 Gold $19,900 2012 ford fusion se, factory pro- race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. 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Fair Bluff Ford. 910-649- 2012 Toyota Prius 4DR SDN, Hybrid “C”, Heated Lthr, Navigation, Touch-Screen 36297 White $16,900 7531 TRUCKS Coastal First 2005 Ford F-150 FX4, Super Cab, 1 Owner, Loaded/Leather, Low Miles 82148 Silver $16,500 2010 Ford F-150 Crew Cab, 4x4, Lariat, Leather 69515 Dk Red $28,900 BRUNSWICK Properties 2003 Ford Windstar 4DR, Minivan, Limited, Leather, Loaded 126123 Tan/Beige $5,900 Cash 910-653-6600 2013 Ford E-350 15-Passenger, XLT, Running Boards, Keyless Remote, Tint, Hitch 37880 White $23,800 PLACE 2005 Ford Ranger 4DR Super-Cab “Edge” 4x2, Power Pkg, Step Bars, Bedliner 143755 Red $7,800 Cash APARTMENTS www.coastalfirstre.com 2014 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab, 4x4, SV, CD w/Sat, Bluetooth, Bedliner 5488 Blue $26,800 SUVS 27 Mill Stream Dr. 2005 Dodge Gr Caravan SXT, Htd Leather, Power Doors & Liftgate, DVD 100407 Dk Blue $6,500 Brunswick 2010 Ford Edge 4DR SUV, SEL, CD-6, SYNC, Power Seat, “Certified Preowned” 77529 Red Candy $16,900 Apartment Complex 2010 Ford Edge 4DR SUV, LTD, AWD, Leather 49494 Mineral Gray $19,900 WELLONTON 2011 Ford Edge 4DR SUV, SEL, CD w/Sat, SYNC, MYFord Touch w/Camera 57306 Red Candy $18,900 in Brunswick, NC 2014 Ford Edge 4DR SUV, “Limited” Htd Leather, CD w/Sat, SYNC, MYFord Touch w/Camera 18225 White Platinum $29,900 taking applications on: APARTMENTS 2013 Ford Edge 4DR SUV “Limited” Htd Lthr, CD/SAT, SYNC, MYFord Touch/Camera, “CPO” 35829 White Platinum $25,900 1 & 2 bedroom units. Family Households 2014 Ford Edge 4DR SUV, Limited, Leather, MYFord Touch w/Camera 19757 Mineral Gray $28,900 Laundry center, exercise 2014 Ford Escape 4DR SUV “SE” 201A, CD w/SAT, SYNC, Sunroof, MYFord Touch w/Camera14500 White $22,900 2014 Ford Escape 4DR SUV “Titanium”, Htd Lthr, Hands-Free Power Liftgate 24671 White Platinum $25,900 room, computer room 1,2, & 3 Bedroom Apartments 2007 Ford Expedition 4DR, XLT, CD, Leather, 3rd Row Seat w/Rear A/C 104755 Gold $11,900 Water included 2014 Ford Expedition EL SUV XLT-202A, Hot-Cold Leather, CD w/SAT, SYNC, Rear DVD’s, Camera 15380 White/Gold $35,900 Housing Grants & Units for Persons 2010 Ford Sport Trac 4Dr XLT 4x2 Power Seat, Power Sunroof, Runn Boards 46315 Black $23,900 2006 Jeep Liberty 4DR SUV, “Limited” Heated Leather, Sunroof, CD, Chrome Wheels 126674 White $6,900 College Grants, with Disabilities 2008 Jeep Liberty 4DR, SUV, Limited, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Chrome Wheels 112828 Silver $8,800 Children s and Senior s Programs Available 2001 Nissan Xterra SUV 4x2, Power Pkg, CD, Clean Interior 109352 Silver $4,900 Cash 24 hour maintenance available. 200 West 6th Ave., Chadbourn Taking applications on Rental Assistance Available Tues. & Thurs. 9am-5pm Please Call: 910-654-3067 FAIR BLUFF FORD TDD/TYY1-800-735-2962 Hwy. 76/Main St., Fair Bluff, NC (910) 649-7531 • (888) 870-FORD 642-3166 Office Hours: Mon./Tues/Thurs. 9-3 pm Other times by appointment EQUAL HOUSING “This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.” OPPORTUNITY Monday-Friday 8-7 • Saturday 8-2 6B - The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015

notice of Soles & Walker, P.A., P.L.S., said map of the purchase price, or seven hun- Grantor, County Register of Deeds not more NOTICE is hereby given that the being attached to that deed record- dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichev- To than ten (10) days prior to the posting COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a foreclosure sale ed in Book 771, Page 176 for a more er is greater, will be required at the MARK T. ADERHOLD, ESQUIRE of this Notice is HOWARD M. SMALL body politic incorporate of the State accurate description of the premises time of the sale. Substitute Trustee, and BETSY J. SMALL. of North Carolina, is exercising its 14 SP 191 described. An order for possession of the prop- AS RECORDED IN BOOK 539 AT Pursuant to North Carolina General power and authority to assess, levy Under and by virtue of the power For chain of title see that deed erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. PAGE 130 OF THE COLUMBUS Statutes Section 45-21.10, and the and collect taxes against real and of sale contained in a certain Deed recorded in Book 332, Page 59, 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser PUBLIC REGISTRY. terms of the Deed of Trust, any suc- personal property located within its of Trust made by Jean M. Lemm, Columbus County Register of Deeds. and against the party or parties in Under and by virtue of the power and cessful bidder may be required to boundaries in accordance with the a single person, (Jean M. Lemm, Together with improvements thereon, possession by the clerk of superior authority contained in that certain deposit with the Substitute Trustee laws of the State of North Carolina Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD said property located at 283 Fred court of the county in which the prop- Deed of Trust executed and delivered immediately upon conclusion of the and the Default Judgment and Order OWNER(S): Eddie Bigford, Heir of the Powell Road, Whiteville, NC 28472 erty is sold. by HOWARD MAXTON SMALL and sale a cash deposit not to exceed the of Sale entered on the 7th day of Estate of Jean M. Lemm, Teri Bigford, Parcel ID: 089031 Any person who occupies the prop- JENELL MITCHELL SMALL, dated greater of five percent (5.0%) of the November, 2014 and are foreclos- Heir of the Estate of Jean M. Lemm Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole erty pursuant to a rental agreement September 19, 1997, and record- amount of the bid or seven hundred ing on the following land of CAROL and David S. Bigford, Sr., Heir of the discretion, delay the sale for up to entered into or renewed on or after ed in the Office of the Register of fifty dollars ($750.00). Any success- YVONNE BRITT and RICHARD Estate of Jean M. Lemm) to Coc- one hour as provided in NCGS §45- October 1, 2007, may after receiving Deeds in Book 539 at Page 130, ful bidder shall be required to ten- WAYNE BRITT in order to satisfy burn, Goosman, Brazil and Rose, 21.23. the notice of sale, terminate the rent- and because of default in the pay- der the full balance purchase price the properly assessed but unpaid Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of Feb- Should the property be purchased by al agreement upon 10 days’ written ment of the indebtedness thereby so bid in cash or certified check at taxes and/or special assessments ruary, 2004, and recorded in Book a third party, that party must pay the notice to the landlord. Upon termina- secured and failure to carry out or the time the Substitute Trustee ten- upon certain lands. Pursuant to the 771, Page 177, in Columbus Coun- excise tax, as well as the court costs tion of a rental agreement, the tenant perform the stipulations and agree- ders to him a deed for the property Judgment entered on the 7th day of ty Registry, North Carolina, default of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One is liable for rent due under the rental ments therein contained and pursu- or attempts to tender such deed, November, 2014, William E. Wood having been made in the payment of Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required agreement prorated to the effective ant to the demand of the holder of the and should said successful bidder has been appointed Commissioner the note thereby secured by the said by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). date of the termination. indebtedness secured by said Deed fail to pay the full balance purchase with the authority to sell the follow- Deed of Trust and the undersigned, The property to be offered pursu- If the trustee is unable to convey title of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of price so bid at that time, he shall ing lands at the Courthouse Door, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. ant to this notice of sale is being to this property for any reason, the the Clerk of Superior Court entered remain liable on his bid as provided Columbus County Courthouse in the having been substituted as Trustee offered for sale, transfer and con- sole remedy of the purchaser is the in this foreclosure proceeding, the for in North Carolina General Stat- City of Whiteville, Columbus County, in said Deed of Trust by an instru- veyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Nei- return of the deposit. Reasons of undersigned, MARK T. ADERHOLD, utes Sections 45-21.30(d) and (e). In North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon ment duly recorded in the Office of ther the Trustee nor the holder of the such inability to convey include, but Substitute Trustee, will expose for the event the property owner(s) file a on the 3rd day of February, 2015 the Register of Deeds of Columbus note secured by the deed of trust/ are not limited to, the filing of a bank- sale at public auction on the 30th bankruptcy petition prior to the expi- and will sell to the highest bidder County, North Carolina and the hold- security agreement, or both, being ruptcy petition prior to the confirma- day of January, 2015 at 10:30 AM ration of the 10-day upset bid period, for cash all interest in the following er of the note evidencing said indebt- foreclosed, nor the officers, direc- tion of the sale and reinstatement at the door of the Columbus County an automatic stay of the foreclosure described real estate: edness having directed that the Deed tors, attorneys, employees, agents of the loan without the knowledge Courthouse, Whiteville, North Caro- sale will be imposed in accordance That certain lot or parcel of land situ- of Trust be foreclosed, the under- or authorized representative of either of the trustee. If the validity of the lina, the real property described as with the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C. ated in Tatum Township, Columbus signed Substitute Trustee will offer the Trustee or the holder of the note sale is challenged by any party, the follows (including permanent struc- § 362) and the bidder must pursue County, North Carolina and more for sale at the courthouse door in the make any representation or warran- trustee, in their sole discretion, if they tures, if any, and any other improve- relief through the bankruptcy court. particularly described as follows: City of Whiteville, Columbus Coun- ty relating to the title or any physi- believe the challenge to have merit, ments attached to the real property Should the property be purchased BEGINNING at a stake located at ty, North Carolina, or the customary cal, environmental, health or safety may request the court to declare including any mobile home or manu- by a third party, that party must pay the Eastern margin of N. C. Highway location designated for foreclosure conditions existing in, on, at or relat- the sale to be void and return the factured home, whether single wide the tax of Forty-five Cents ($0.45) No. 1506 and on a tie line North 23 sales, at 1:30 PM on January 27, ing to the property being offered for deposit. The purchaser will have no or double wide, located thereon): per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) degrees and 40 minutes East 324 2015 and will sell to the highest bid- sale, and any and all responsibilities further remedy. Being all of that 0.93 acre tract of pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 7A-308(a)(1). feet and 3 inches from the center der for cash the following real estate or liabilities arising out of or in any SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVIC- land, more or less, total, as shown Please be advised that the Clerk of of a culvert pipe under said high- situated in the County of Columbus, way relating to any such condition ES, INC. on that survey entitled “PLAT FOR Superior Court may issue an order for way and said stake being located North Carolina, and being more par- expressly are disclaimed. Also, this SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE HOWARD M. SMALL AND WIFE, possession of the property pursuant in the Southwestern corner of the ticularly described as follows: property is being sold subject to all P.O. Box 1028 BETSY J. SMALL”, dated September to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the lands hereinafter described and said That 0.46 acre tract of land, more taxes, special assessments, and 4317 Ramsey Street 9, 1996 by Billy M. Duncan, R.L.S., a purchaser and against the party or stake being in the Northwestern cor- or less, exclusive of the right of way prior liens or encumbrances of record Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 copy of said plat being recorded in parties in possession. Any person ner of the lands of Malory Britt and of SR 1431 (Fred Powell Road) as and any recorded releases. Said https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Deed Book 515, Page 133. A copy who occupies the property pursuant said stake separating these lands shown on that map entitled “SUR- property is also being sold subject Case No: 1147093 (FC.CH) of said plat is also attached hereto to a rental agreement entered into or from other lands of Malory Britt; and VEY FOR WAYLAND C. HEDGEPETH to applicable Federal and State laws. January 15, 22, 2015 and incorporated herein by refer- renewed on or after October 1, 2007, runs thence with Eastern margin of AND WIFE, BETTY W. HEDGEPETH”, A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no ence. Reference is made to said may, after receiving this notice of N. C. Highway No. 1506, North 23 dated January 29, 2004, prepared by personal checks) of five percent (5%) notice of plat for a more complete and accu- sale, terminate the rental agreement degrees and 40 minutes East 127 substitute rate description of the premises upon 10 days’ written notice to the feet and 3 inches to an iron stake; Are you paying too much on described herein. landlord. Upon termination of such and runs thence South 73 degrees trustee’s sale of Being the same property as described rental agreement, the tenant is liable and 30 minutes East 178 feet to a real estate in Deed dated October 8, 1996 from for rent due under the rental agree- stake corner; and runs thence South Electric • Water Fisher’s Hardware, Inc. to Howard M. ment prorated to the effective date 23 degrees and 40 minutes West Small and wife, Betsy J. Small, and 127 feet and 3 inches to a stake NORTH CAROLINA of the termination. recorded in Book 515, Page 131, corner; and runs thence North 73 Cable • Heating Fuel IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- The property to be offered pursuant Columbus County Registry. degrees and 30 minutes West 178 TICE to this Notice of Sale is being offered The sale will be made subject to all feet to the BEGINNING point and SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION for sale, transfer and conveyance Phone • Internet? prior liens, unpaid taxes, restric- being one building lot surveyed for COLUMBUS COUNTY “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the tions and easements of record and Richard Britt and wife, Yvonne C. Don’t worry. We will pay all your bills. 14-SP-159 Substitute Trustee nor the holder of assessments, if any. Britt, and being a part of the same IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLO- the promissory note secured by the 4 Week Special - $550 & Up The record owner of the above tract of land recorded in Book 204, SURE OF THE DEED OF TRUST OF deed of trust being foreclosed, nor described real property as reflect- page 548, Columbus County Reg- HOWARD MAXTON SMALL and the officers, directors, attorneys, Call now-ph: 910-642-5162 ed on the records of the Columbus istry. JENELL MITCHELL SMALL employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Sub- This description is taken from a map stitute Trustee or the holder of the made from an actual survey by T. P. promissory note make any repre- Hinson, Registered Land Surveyor, sentation of warranty relating to the on September 8, 1970, which map title or any physical, environmental, is hereby incorporated by reference health or safety conditions existing for more particularity of descrip- in, on, at or relating to the property tion. See also Book 349, Page 367 John Donoghue Automotive being offered for sale, and any and Columbus County Registry. all responsibilities or liabilities aris- The property to be offered pursuant ing out of or in any way relating to to this Notice of Sale is being offered any such condition expressly are for sale, transfer and conveyance: disclaimed. “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the 15 Chevy Equinox 14 Chevy Cruze This sale will be held open ten (10) Commissioner nor the County of #10674 days for upset bids as required by Columbus, nor the officers, direc- law. tors, attorneys, employees, agents NEW This the 7th day of January, 2015. or authorized representatives of MARK T. ADERHOLD, either the Commissioner or the Substitute Trustee County of Columbus make any 2596 Reynolda Road, Suite C representation of warranty relating Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the title or any physical, environ- 27106 mental, health or safety conditions (336) 723-3530 existing in, on, at, or relating to the Was $25,785 Was $20,544 January 22, 29, 2015 property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabili- $ $ notice of tax ties arising out of or in any way relat- , , ing to any such condition expressly SALE 22 950 SALE 13 985 foreclosure sale are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA free and clear of all taxes, special COUNTY OF COLUMBUS assessments, prior liens or encum- IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE brances of record against said prop- 14 Buick Verano 14 Chevy Silverado erty except as may have priority Crew Cab, 4x4 #10287 DISTRICT COURT DIVISION #10313 FILE NO.: 14 CV 1304 under Federal or State Law, if any. NEW NEW COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- Plaintiff chase price, or $750 whichever is vs greater, will be required at the time CAROL YVONNE BRITT; RICHARD of the sale with the balance remain- WAYNE BRITT, ing due to be paid in full by cash or Defendants certified funds at the Office of the Commissioner within three (3) days Was $26,010 Was $39,360 after the entry of the Judgment of Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. $ $ Hearing before the Assistant Clerk , , of Superior Court Amy W. Nance, SALE 22 950 SALE 33 950 Columbus County, North Caro- lina was held in connection with this foreclosure on the 7th day of Special Financing Available - On Lot Financing November, 2014 at which time Clerk of Court Amy W. Nance authorized 98 Honda 07 Isuzu 02 Chevy 10 Chevy 11 GMC 02 Jeep quality this foreclosure sale as required by statute. Accord Ascender This the 8th day of January, 2015. V6 Silverado Camaro Canyon Liberty Crew Cab, 4x4 Sport, 4x4 WILLIAM E WOOD ford COMMISSIONER 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 .com TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 Sale Price $ Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price STATE BAR NO.: 5901 $ 169 $ $ $ $ 910-642-7121 January 22, 29, 2015 2,995 Per Month 6,955 17,995 16,985 5,995 13 Chevy 05 GMC 08 GMC 05 Nissan 07 Chevy 11 Toyota Silverado Sierra Yukon Frontier Avalanche Camry Ext. Cab, Z-71 Crew Cab, Z-71, 4x4 Crew Cab FREEFor Free AD! Stuff Name Address City State Zip Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Sale Price Ad text (up to 4 lines, approx. 15 words, typed or printed clearly) $21,500 $16,950 $18,975 $10,995 $17,985 $14,950 Automotive 910-642-2400 *Name, address & phone # must be completed or coupon will not be accepted. Ad will run for 3 days. John Donoghue Highway 130 East • Whiteville The News Reporter Classifieds Work! Restrictions: Applies to Lost & Found notices and items being given away for free. Private parties only. One item per ad. Limit of 2 free ads per family per 30-day period. Ads can be www.johndonoghueautomotive.com *All prices plus tax & tags and $299 doc fee. submitted via coupon OR in person in our Advertising Dept. Mail to: Free Classified, The See dealer for details on all leases & financing options. News Reporter, PO Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472. No phone calls please. The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 7B

notice of service reference is made for more particu- to an iron stake; thence South 19 any representation of warranty relat- and collect taxes against real and and wife, Betty Sue Albertson, to larity of description. degrees 05 minutes East 139.9 feet ing to the title or any physical, envi- personal property located within its David Earl Batten and wife, Patsy of process by The property hereinabove described to an iron stake, thence South 70 ronmental, health or safety condi- boundaries in accordance with the Pearline Batten, recorded in Book publication is a portion of that property acquired degrees 55 minutes West 100 feet tions existing in, on, at, or relating laws of the State of North Caroli- 320, Page 247, Columbus County by Grantor by instrument recorded to an iron stake; thence North 19 to the property being offered for na and the Default Judgment and Registry. in Deed Book 393, Page 545, and degrees 05 minutes West 139.9 feet Order of Sale entered on the 3rd STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA sale, and any and all responsibilities Being the same property conveyed in Plat book 6, Page 89, Columbus to the beginning being all of Lot No. day of December, 2012 and are IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- or liabilities arising out of or in any by Ronnie Paul Pridgen and Kim- County Registry. 11 of the Lettie W. Harrelson Sub- foreclosing on the following land TICE way relating to any such condition berly Robinson Pridgen to Michele This entire Conveyance is subject to division according to a map there- of MICHELE BURNS and HARRY COUNTY OF COLUMBUS expressly are disclaimed. Burns and Harry Philip Spauld- that Declaration of Restrictive and of prepared by Robert D. Inman, PHILLIP SPAULDING in order to DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Also, this property is being sold ing by Deed dated September 12, Protective Covenants and Condi- RLS dated February 24, 1964, and satisfy the properly assessed but FILE NO.: 14 CV 888 free and clear of all taxes, special 2006, recorded in Book 866, Page tions filed in Book 733, page 864, recorded in Map Book 8, Page 71, unpaid taxes and/or special assess- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and assessments, prior liens or encum- 164, Columbus County Registry. Columbus County Registry. See Columbus County Registry. ments upon certain lands. Pursu- TOWN OF CHADBOURN, brances of record against said See also Easement in Book 335, also Book 919, Page 971 Columbus An easement for street and highway ant to the Judgment entered on the Plaintiffs property except as may have priori- Page 874. County Registry. purposes and for public utility rights 3rd day of December, 2012, William Vs. ty under Federal or State Law, if any. The property to be offered pursu- See Declaration of Intent to Affix the of way and uses is excepted and E. Wood has been appointed Com- LEE ANN SULLIVAN; WILLIAM A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- ant to this Notice of Sale is being Manufactured Home to Real property reserved from the conveyance, said missioner with the authority to sell F. WARD and CAROL WILLIAMS chase price, or $750 whichever is offered for sale, transfer and con- pursuant to N.C.G.S. 47-20.7, which easement being in a strip of land the following lands at the Court- WARD, Co-Beneficaries (Lienhold- greater, will be required at the time veyance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. is recorded in Deed Book 769, Page five feet in width along the Northern house Door, Columbus County er); UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, of the sale with the balance remain- Neither the Commissioner nor the 166, Columbus County Registry. line of the lot above conveyed, said Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Department of the Treasury (Lien- ing due to be paid in full by cash or County of Columbus, nor the offi- This property includes a 2003 HBOS strip being shown on said map of Columbus County, North Carolina at holder), certified funds at the Office of the cers, directors, attorneys, employ- Manufacturing, L.P. doublewide the Lettie W. Harrelson Subdivision 12:15 o’clock p.m. on the 29th day Defendants Commissioner within three (3) days ees, agents or authorized represen- mobile home serial #HNC07715681 and being designated thereon as of January, 2015 and will sell to the To: LEE ANN SULLIVAN, an above after the entry of the Judgment of tatives of either the Commissioner AB located upon the subject prop- “For future street or utilities uses”. highest bidder for cash all interest in named Defendant: Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. or the County of Columbus make erty as a fixture and part of the real For further chain of title, reference the following described real estate: Take notice that a pleading seek- Hearing before the Honorable Amy any representation of warranty relat- estate pursuant to NC Law. is made to Deeds recorded in Deed Lying and being in Ransom Town- ing relief against the Defendant LEE W. Nance, Assistant Clerk of Supe- ing to the title or any physical, envi- The property to be offered pursu- Book 246, Page 330; Deed Book ship, Columbus County, North Car- ANN SULLIVAN and naming you as rior Court for Columbus County, ronmental, health or safety condi- ant to this Notice of Sale is being 249, Page 231, Deed Book 294, olina and being more particularly a Defendant has been filed in the North Carolina was held in connec- tions existing in, on, at, or relating offered for sale, transfer and convey- Page 195; and Book 453, Page 2, described as follows: Beginning at above entitled action. The nature of tion with this foreclosure on the 1st to the property being offered for ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither Columbus County Registry. a concrete monument in the South- the relief being sought is as follows: day of December, 2014 at which sale, and any and all responsibilities the Commissioner nor the County The above described property is west edge of the Seaboard Coast- Tax Foreclosure for the collection time Clerk Amy Nance authorized or liabilities arising out of or in any of Columbus, nor the officers, direc- the same property as conveyed in line Railroad right-of-way, said of past due Columbus County and this foreclosure sale as required way relating to any such condition tors, attorneys, employees, agents or Deed dated December 9, 2003 from right-of-way being a total of 100 the Town of Chadbourn, NC prop- by statute. expressly are disclaimed. authorized representatives of either Cole L. Watts, Jr. to Cole L. Watts, feet wide at this point, said begin- erty taxes. This the 12th day of January, 2015. Also, this property is being sold the Commissioner or the County of Jr. and wife, Marcia P. Watts Book ning corner being located South You are required to make defense to WILLIAM E WOOD free and clear of all taxes, special Columbus make any representa- 763, Page 386, of the Columbus 63 degrees 27 minutes East 512.3 such pleading not later than the 4th COMMISSIONER assessments, prior liens or encum- tion of warranty relating to the title County Registry. feet from another concrete monu- day of March, 2015, said date being 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE brances of record against said or any physical, environmental, See also the Estate File of Mar- ment which is located at the inter- 40 days from the first publication WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 property except as may have priori- health or safety conditions existing cia Pierce Watts which bears file section of said Southwest edge of of this notice and upon your failure TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 ty under Federal or State Law, if any. in, on, at, or relating to the property number 11-E-288, as located in said Seaboard Coastline Railroad to do so the party seeking service STATE BAR NO.: 5901 A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- being offered for sale, and any and the Office of the Clerk of Superior right-of-way in the Northeast edge against you will apply to the court January 22, 29, 2015 chase price, or $750 whichever is all responsibilities or liabilities aris- Court for Columbus County, North of the right-of-way of old spur tract, for the relief sought greater, will be required at the time ing out of or in any way relating to Carolina. See also 12-SP-114 as runs thence with the Southern mar- This the 20th day of January, 2015. notice of tax of the sale with the balance remain- any such condition expressly are located in the Office of the Clerk of gin of Seaboard Coastline Railroad WILLIAM E. WOOD ing due to be paid in full by cash or disclaimed. Superior Court for Columbus Coun- foreclosure sale South 63 degrees 27 minutes East ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS certified funds at the Office of the Also, this property is being sold free ty, North Carolina, and also Deeds 123 feet to a new iron pipe and old 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE Commissioner within three (3) days and clear of all taxes, special assess- in favor of Cole L. Watts recorded concrete monument; thence South WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA after the entry of the Judgment of ments, prior liens or encumbranc- in Book 1042, Page 402; and Book 19 degrees 01 minute West 102.17 TELEPHONE: 910-642-3965 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. es of record against said property 1042, Page 404, of the Columbus feet to an old concrete monument STATE BAR NO.: 5901 IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Hearing before the Honorable Wil- except as may have priority under County Registry. located in the Northern margin of January 22, 29, February 5, 2015 TICE liam Fairley, District Court Judge Federal or State Law, if any. SECOND TRACT: DISTRICT COURT DIVISION the right-of-way of old NC High- for Columbus County, North Car- notiCe to Creditors A cash deposit of 20% of the pur- Lying and being in the Town of FILE NO.: 12 CV 1241 way 87; thence with the Northern olina was held in connection with Having qualified as Administratrix of chase price, or $750 whichever is Tabor City, South Williams Town- COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, margin said right-of-way North 67 this foreclosure on the 3rd day the estate of Adaila Smith, deceased, greater, will be required at the time ship, Columbus County, North Car- Plaintiff degrees 45 minutes 136.77 feet to of December, 2012 at which time late of Columbus County, the under- of the sale with the balance remain- olina and being more particularly vs a new iron pipe; thence North 26 Judge William Fairley authorized signed hereby notifies all persons ing due to be paid in full by cash or described as follows: MICHELE BURNS; HARRY PHILLIP degrees 33 minutes East 111.50 this foreclosure sale as required having claims against the estate of certified funds at the Office of the Being Lot 13 of the Leetie W. Har- SPAULDING; CITIFINANCIAL SER- feet to a concrete monument, the by statute. said decedent to present them to the Commissioner within three (3) days relson Subdivision located on the VICES, INC., Beneficiary (Lienhold- point of the beginning, as shown This the 7th day of January, 2015. undersigned within three (3) months after the entry of the Judgment of Northern edge of the margin of Har- er); JANICE L. DAYTON, Judgmen- on Plot Plan for William L. Albert- WILLIAM E WOOD from the date of the first publication, Confirmation by the Clerk of Court. relson Street and the Eastern edge tholder (Lienholder), son and wife, Betty S. Albertson, as COMMISSIONER or this notice will be pleaded in bar of Hearing before the Assistant Clerk of the margin of Elizabeth Street Defendants prepared by Walton & Walton, Inc., 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE their recovery. All persons indebted to of Superior Court Amy W. Nance, (once known as Watts Street) in the NOTICE is hereby given that the Registered Land Surveyors, dated WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 said estate will please make immedi- Columbus County, North Carolina Town of Tabor City, South Williams COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a April 15, 1971. TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 ate payment. was held in connection with this fore- Township, Columbus County, North body politic incorporate of the State Being the same property conveyed STATE BAR NO.: 5901 This the 15th day of January, 2015. closure on the 1st day of December, Carolina, measuring 101.65 feet by of North Carolina, is exercising its by Deed dated November 9, 1979, January 15, 22, 2015 Belinda Smith, 2014 at which time Clerk of Court 139.9 feet by 94.4 feet by 140.1 feet power and authority to assess, levy from William Leon Albertson, Jr., Administratrix of the estate of Amy W. Nance authorized this fore- with said Lot 13 being more accu- Adaila Smith closure sale as required by statute. rately described on a subdivision PO Box 2014, This the 8th day of January, 2015. map prepared on February 24, 1964 213 W Lewis St. WILLIAM E WOOD by Robert D. Inman, Registered Whiteville, NC 28472 COMMISSIONER Land Surveyor, with said map hav- January 15, 22, 29, February 5,2015 100 COURTHOUSE SQUARE ing been recorded in Map Book 8, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472 Page 71, Columbus County Regis- notice of tax TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965 try, with that said map being incor- foreclosure sale STATE BAR NO.: 5901 porated herewith by reference for a No need to fetch, January 22, 29, 2015 further and more accurate descrip- tion of Lot 13. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA notice of tax EXCEPT, HOWEVER, the western COUNTY OF COLUMBUS foreclosure sale 5 feet of Lot 13 which is reserved IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- for future street or utility use. This TICE easement of 5 feet lies immediately we’ll bring it to you DISTRICT COURT DIVISION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA East of the right-of-way of Elizabeth FILE NO.: 14 CV 801 COUNTY OF COLUMBUS (Watts) Street. COUNTY OF COLUMBUS, IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS- Being the same property conveyed Plaintiff TICE by Trustee’s Deed to Cole L. Watts, vs DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Jr., by Deed dated March 7, 2013, BOBBY RICH; BONNEY RICH; FILE NO.: 14 CV 1332 recorded in Book 1053, Page 837, CHARLES MITCHELL POWELL, COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and Columbus County Registry. For Beneficiary (Lienholder), TOWN OF TABOR CITY, prior reference see Book 880, Page Defendants Plaintiffs 790, Columbus County Registry. NOTICE is hereby given that the Vs THIRD TRACT: COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a COLE WATTS, III; WILLIAM ARRELL Lying and being in the Town of body politic incorporate of the State WATTS; WRIGHT, WORLEY, POPE, Tabor City, South Williams Town- Home Delivery of North Carolina, is exercising its EXSTER, & MOSS, PLLC, Benefi- ship, Columbus County, North Car- power and authority to assess, levy ciary (Lienholder), olina and being more particularly and collect taxes against real and Defendants described as follows: Save $30 off personal property located within its NOTICE is hereby given that the Being Lot 14 of the Leetie W. Har- boundaries in accordance with the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the relson Subdivision located on the Newsstand Price laws of the State of North Carolina TOWN OF TABOR CITY as bodies Northern edge of the margin of Har- and the Default Judgment and Order politic incorporate of the State of relson Street in the Town of Tabor of Sale entered on the 1st day of North Carolina, are exercising their City, South Williams Township, *$48/13 mo. December, 2014 and are foreclosing power and authority to assess, levy Columbus County, North Carolina, on the following land of BOBBY RICH and collect taxes against real and with said lot measuring 100 feet and BONNEY RICH in order to satis- personal property located with- along Harrelson Street, with the $31/6 mo. fy the properly assessed but unpaid in their boundaries in accordance North boundary measuring 100 feet taxes and/or special assessments with the laws of the State of North and with the East and West bound- upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Carolina and the Default Judgment aries measuring 139.9 feet and with Judgment entered on the 1st day of and Order of Sale entered on the said Lot 14 being more accurately December, 2014, William E. Wood 1st day of December, 2014 and are described on a subdivision map has been appointed Commissioner foreclosing on the following land prepared on February 24, 1964 with the authority to sell the follow- of COLE WATTS, III and WILLIAM by Robert D. Inman, Registered ing lands at the Courthouse Door, ARRELL WATTS in order to satisfy Land Surveyor, with said map hav- Columbus County Courthouse in the the properly assessed but unpaid ing been recorded in Map Book 8, City of Whiteville, Columbus County, taxes and/or special assessments Page 71, Columbus County Regis- North Carolina at 12:15 o’clock p.m. upon certain lands. Pursuant to the try, with that said map being incor- on the 3rd day of February, 2015 and Judgment entered on the 1st day of porated herewith by reference for a will sell to the highest bidder for cash December, 2014, William E. Wood further and more accurate descrip- all interest in the following described has been appointed Commissioner tion of Lot 14. real estate: with the authority to sell the follow- Being the same property con- That certain lot or parcel of land situ- ing lands at the Courthouse Door, veyed by Cole L. Watts, divorced ated in Tatum Township, Columbus Columbus County Courthouse in to Cole L. Watts and Marcia Pierce County, North Carolina and more the City of Whiteville, Columbus Watts, as joint tenants in common, particularly described as follows: County, North Carolina at 12:00 with right of survivorship, by Deed Being in the Country Acres Subdi- noon on the 5th day of February, dated February 22, 2007, recorded vision, Tatum Township, Columbus 2015 and will sell to the highest bid- in Book 884, Page 121, Columbus County, North Carolina, and being der for cash all interest in the follow- County Registry. Marcia Pierce more particularly described as fol- ing described real estate: Watts is now deceased, vesting *FOR A LIMITED TIME lows: FIRST TRACT: the property solely in the name of Being all of Lot #14 as shown on Lying and being in the Town of Cole L. Watts. a survey for Samuel D. Wyatt and Tabor City, Columbus County on Both of the above tracts (Second Receive 1 Month FREE wife, Valerie S. Wyatt and Samu- the South side of Burns Street in and Third) are the same as con- el E. Wyatt, containing 0.96 acres, the Town of Tabor City, North Car- veyed by Horace M. Cox and wife, more or less, prepared by Nelson D. olina, more particularly described Joan S. Cox, to Cole L. Watts, With A New 1 Year Subscription! Soles, P.L.S., Soles and Walker, P.A., as follows: by Deed dated January 20, 1994, P.L.S., dated December 17, 2003, Beginning at an iron stake in the recorded in Book 457, Page 450, and revised January 14, 2004, the present Southern right of way line Columbus County Registry. call for details same being of record in Deed Book of Burns Street (15 feet from the The property to be offered pursu- 767, Page 413, and is incorporated centerline thereof) said iron stake ant to this Notice of Sale is being herein by reference for more partic- being North 70 degrees 55 minutes offered for sale, transfer and con- ularity of description. This convey- East 104.65 feet from the intersec- veyance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. ance is subject to the right of ingress, tion of said Southern right of way Neither the Commissioner nor the egress, and regress over that certain line with the present Eastern right County of Columbus, nor the offi- The News Reporter 60 foot right of way (Emily Drive) of way line of Watts Street, running cers, directors, attorneys, employ- which extends from Princess Ann thence North 70 degrees 55 minutes ees, agents or authorized represen- Road to provide access to said lot East with the present Southern right tatives of either the Commissioner Call to subscribe today 642-4104 ext 270 and is shown on said map to which of way line of Burns Street 100 feet or the County of Columbus make 8B - The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015

notiCe to Creditors by N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a) (1), and any This the 6th day of January, 2015. Having qualified as Administratrix applicable county and/or state land Michael W. Strickland, of the estate of Lillie Belle Flowers, transfer tax and/or revenue tax. as Attorney for and President of deceased, late of Columbus Coun- Any successful bidder shall be ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A ty, the undersigned hereby notifies required to tender the full balance of Substitute Trustee weet all persons having claims against the purchase price so bid, in cash or 210 East Russell Street, the estate of said decedent to pres- certified check, at the time the Sub- Suite 104 ent them to the undersigned within stitute Trustee tenders to him a deed Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 three (3) months from the date of the for the property or attempts to ten- 910-483-3300 S first publication, or this notice will be der such deed, and should said suc- January 22, 29, 2015 pleaded in bar of their recovery. All cessful bidder fail to pay the full bal- persons indebted to said estate will ance of the purchase price so bid, time Warner Cable alk please make immediate payment. at that time he shall remain liable on Sample below This the 1st day of January, 2015. his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. Time Warner Cable’s agreements with Dildra Flowers Jessup, 45-21.30(d) and (e). programmers and broadcasters to approximate sizeT Administratrix of the estate of The property to be offered pursuant carry their services and stations rou- Send a message to your special Lillie Belle Flowers, to this notice of sale is being offered tinely expire from time to time. We To our dear someone for PO Box 63, for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS are usually able to obtain renewals daughter, Lynn, Valentine’s Day. Show them how Bladenboro, NC 28320 IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee or extensions of such agreements, January 1, 8, 15, 22, 2015 nor the holder of the note secured by but in order to comply with applica- We love you. much you care, and let everyone the deed of trust/security agreement, ble regulations, we must inform you You have made our know. Messages will be published second amended or both, being foreclosed, nor the offi- when an agreement is about to expire. on Thursday, February 12th in cers, directors, attorneys, employees, The following agreements are due to lives very special. notice of agents or authorized representative expire soon, and we may be required The News Reporter and online at foreclosure sale of either the Trustee or the holder of to cease carriage of one or more of Whiteville.com. the note make any representation of these services/stations in the near Keep that beautiful warranty relating to the title or any future: Azteca America, NHL Net- 14-SP-136 smile always. PHOTO physical, environmental, health or work (SD & HD), NHL Center Ice (SD Under and by virtue of the power of Happy Valentine’s Only safety conditions existing in, on, at or & HD), Youtoo, Outdoor Channel (SD sale contained in a certain Deed of relating to the property being offered & HD), RFD HD, TV One (SD & HD), Day. Trust made TIMOTHY ALAN POR- for sale, and any and all responsibili- RT (Russia Today). Love, TER to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), ties or liabilities arising out of or in In addition, from time to time we make dated the 12TH day of FEBRUARY, Mom & Dad any way relating to any such condi- certain changes in the services that 2010 and recorded in BOOK 979, $25 tion expressly are disclaimed. we offer in order to better serve our PAGE 49, COLUMBUS County Reg- A cash deposit or cashier’s check (no customers. The following changes Compose your special message using the form provided. istry, North Carolina, Default having personal checks) of five percent (5%) are planned: Then give us a call at 642-4104, come by our office, or mail your message with been made in the payment of the note of the purchase price, or seven hun- WGN America may be repositioned thereby secured by the said Deed of payment to The News Reporter, P.O. Box 707, Whiteville, NC 28472. dred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever from Starter TV to Standard TV on or Trust and the undersigned, ANDER- is greater, will be required at the time around January 1, 2015. Payment - either by credit card, cash or check - must accompany placement. SON & STRICKLAND, P.A., having of the sale. On or after January 28th, OnTWC Deadline for publication is Monday, February 9th. been substituted as Trustee in said That an Order for possession of the on channel 1998 will no longer be Deed of Trust by an instrument duly property may be issued pursuant to available. recorded in the Office of the Regis- N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the On or after February 19th, NuvoTV ter of Deeds of COLUMBUS County, Name:______Phone: ______purchaser and against the party or (SD & HD) will be made available on North Carolina and the holder of the parties in possession by the clerk of channel 169, in addition to its current note evidencing said indebtedness Address: ______superior court of the county in which position on channel 900. Also on this having directed that the Deed of Trust the property is sold. date, MLS Direct Kick sports package be foreclosed, the undersigned Sub- City:______State:______Zip: ______Any person who occupies the prop- will no longer be available on chan- stitute Trustee will offer for sale at erty pursuant to a rental agreement nels 775-783. Your Message: (25 words or less) ______the Courthouse Door, in the City of entered into or renewed on or after The new services listed below can- WHITEVILLE, COLUMBUS County, October 1, 2007, may, after receiv- not be accessed on CableCARD- ______North Carolina at 2:00 P.M. ON FEB- ing the notice of sale, terminate the equipped Unidirectional Digital Cable RUARY 3RD, 2015, and will sell to the ______rental agreement upon 10 days writ- Products purchased at retail without highest bidder for cash the following ten notice to the landlord. The notice additional, two-way capable equip- real estate situated in the County of ______shall also state that upon termination ment: None at this time. COLUMBUS, North Carolina, and of a rental agreement, the tenant is For more information about your local ______being more particularly described liable for rent due under the rental channel line-up, visit www.twc.com/ as follows: agreement prorated to the effective programmingnotices. ______Lying and being in Whiteville Town- date of the termination. January 22, 2015 ship, bounded on the North by State Road #1170, on the East and South by Frank A. Stephens and on the West by C.M. Fowler and being more par- ticularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron stake in the south margin of State Road #1170, a com- mon corner with Frank A. Stephens where said property intersects in the intersection of said highway and being marked by an old iron pipe; and runs thence with the South margin of said road North 68 degrees 15 min- utes West 150.00 feet to a new iron pipe,. a common corner with C.M. Fowler; thence South 21 degrees 45 minutes West 178.72 feet to a new iron pipe, a common corner with Fowler and Stephens; thence South 84 degrees 33 minutes East 213.37 feet to an old iron rod; thence North 2 degrees 29 minutes West 131.97 feet to an iron pipe in the South margin of said road 1170, the point of begin- ning, containing 0.65 acre, more or less. Being the same property sur- veyed and platted by Jan K. Dale, Registered Land surveyor on Decem- ber 27, 1974. Being the same as conveyed by Carl Moses Fowler and wife, Mary B. Fowler to J.D. Pinyatello and wife, Ruby Mae Pinyatello, by Deed dated January 2, 1975, and recorded in Deed Book 282, Page 501, Colum- bus County Registry. Being the same property conveyed by Deed dated May 30, 1996, from Ruby Mae Pinyatello, widow, to William Roger Norris and wife, Yvonne Norris, and William Roger Norris, Jr., record- ed in Book 507, Page 377, Columbus County Registry. Also being the same property conveyed by William Roger Norris and wife, Yvonne Norris, to Wil- liam Roger Norris, Jr., by Deed dated April 11, 2003, recorded in Book 734, Page 763, Columbus County Registry. Being the same property conveyed by William Roger Norris, Jr., divorced, to Timothy Alan Porter by Deed dated October 14, 2008, recorded in Book 943, Page 918, Columbus County Registry. Said property being located at: 1897 PRISON CAMP ROAD, WHITEV!LLE, NC 28472 PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: TIMOTHY ALAN PORTER Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. 45-21.23. Also, this property is being sold sub- ject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the statutory final assessment fee of forty-five cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ( $100.00 ) required

SHORT BROS. RENT-A-CAR $ 95 19 DAILY Hwy. 701, South of Whiteville 642-4175 Living The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015, Section C

A track-hoe pulled Old Dock’s fire debris into large piles last week so it can be loaded onto trucks and taken to a landfill. Old Dock school begins to recover Money is coming in nearly time, talent and material to Four trailers loaded with Sunday afternoon. Many Anyone wishing to con- The News Reporter. For those every day as the community, help Old Dock Elementary furniture, office supplies and businesses in the Whiteville tribute $10 to the school making payments by mail, former students and teachers rise from the ashes of the other items – all donated by area have established cans can do so, plus get a year’s please indicate the subscrip- living all across the globe, school that was destroyed in BB&T Bank in Whiteville – and baskets for cash dona- subscription – or renew a tion is for Old Dock Elemen- and local businesses donate the Jan. 7 fire. were delivered by volunteers tions. current subscription – to tary.

This historic photo shows Old Dock Custodian Cleve Old Dock Principal Ronna Gore, front center, used this Blackman, with four cafeteria workers. The women, from photo for her Christmas card in 2014. The entire staff of the left, are Estelle Simmons, Manager Kathleen Fowler, Old Dock Elementary is pictured with Gore. Assistant Manager Bernice Etheridge and Josie Smith. K.M. Simmons’ 8th-grade class in 1996-1997.

Jan Morehead’s 7th-grade class in 2000-2001. Mrs. McDowell’s 6th-grade class from 1994-1995.

This drawing of longtime Principal J.C. Formyduval was in the Old Dock library, and was destroyed in the recent fire, as well as a mural on one of the library’s walls showing community and school history, painted by two women.

Former Old Dock student and current resident Richard Gore uses a hand truck to handle a metal bookcase donated by BB&T.

Old Dock parent Larry Long handles a metal bookcase Old Dock School in the 1940s. during Sunday’s transfer of furniture and supplies to Old Dock Elementary donated by BB&T. Religion The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 -- 2C ing worship services. The ser- vice times are 9 a.m. and 11:15 Whiteville Apparel SERVICES a.m. each Sunday with Sunday members meeting school at 10:30 a.m. Believ- ers night Bible study is held on Some of the former mem- Acme Presbyterian Church, bers of the union of Whiteville Hwy. 87, Riegelwood, holds chil- Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Voices of Apparel will lunch together dren’s and adult Sunday School Victory services are aired week- ly on WMIR 1200 AM in Myrtle at 9 a.m. with nursery provided, Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m. at Beach, S.C. on Fridays at 4 p.m. and worship service at 10 a.m. Bangkok Restaurant across with streaming available via the with refreshments. the street from Peacock’s Fu- internet. The ministry is located neral Home. at 626 S. Madison Street. Tracey Celebrate Recovery meets at For more information call Peace Baptist Church, 653 A. Troy is the pastor. For more Geneva Thompson at 642-6612. Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each information call 642-5416 of visit Thursday from 6-9 p.m. For victoryinjesusministries.org By His Grace to hold more information call 642-0251. New Ebenezer Faith Ministries Partial funding by Good Shep- will hold its 1st, 2nd, 3rd and ‘gathering’ program herd Ministries. 4th Sundays - Sunday school at By His Grace Ministries The DivorceCare recovery semi- 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at will hold “The gathering” nar and support group meets 11:15 a.m. Intecessory Prayer Turn up for Jesus program at Peace Baptist Church, 653 every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Bible An evening of gospel music featuring Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at Porter Swamp Baptist Saturday, Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. The Love Mill Rd., Whiteville, each study/youth night is held every The Staffsmen of Whiteville along with Church in Cerro Gordo. A love offering will speaker will be Evangelist Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. Friday at 7 p.m. Every 2nd and special guest The Heritage Quartet from be taken. For more information call James Utrillia Bryant. 4th Friday is “Dine on us” from Childcare is provided through Lancaster, S.C. will be held Saturday, at 234-1699. Music will be rendered by fifth grade. DivorceCare features 6-9 p.m. (Feeding the commu- Torey Bessent. nationally recognized experts nity). The church is located at on divorce and recovery topics. 1705 Southport-Supply Road, Vietnam Veterans of America FUNDRAISERS The event will be held at Seminar sessions include Fac- Bolivia. Bishop Ronnie McCray Chapter #962 of Columbus the Waccamaw Community ing My Anger, Facing My Loneli- is the pastor. County meets the first Tuesday building, 5585 Waccamaw COMMUNITY First Presbyterian Church ness, Depression, New Relation- of each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 School Road, Ash. Fellowship Independent Bap- women have cookbooks for sale ships, KidCare and Forgiveness. NEWS S. Madison St., Whiteville. Elgin Blake is the pastor. For more information call Peace tist Church will hold its Bible for $5 each. The cookbooks are Baptist Church at 640-2877. The study every Thursday at 7:30 The American Legion Post available at the church located at Abundant Life AOG pastor is Chip Hannah. p.m. The church is located at #233 meets the first Tuesday 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville. 3070 Hallsboro Road North. El- Alcoholics Anonymous meets of each month at 6 p.m. at 313 Office hours are Monday-Friday, to give away bread GriefShare seminar and sup- der Shawn Maynor is the pastor. 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1-2:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Phillips St., Whiteville. Abundant Life Assembly of port group meets at Peace 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Baptist Church, 653 Love Mill Green Chapel Missionary Whiteville United Methodist God “Bread of Life Ministry” on Monday, Wednesday, Thurs- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Rd., Whiteville, each Monday Baptist Church will hold Sun- Church women have prints of will give away free bread Sat- day, and Saturday nights at 8 8073 meets on the second Tues- from 6-8:30 p.m. GriefShare day school every Sunday at 10 the church steeple, by the late urday, Jan. 24 from 9 a.m.-1 a.m. and worship service every p.m. A guest speaker will be at day of each month at 6:30 p.m. is a friendly, caring group of Martha Burns, for sale $40 each. p.m. at 5384 James B. White 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:15 the meeting on the last Thursday at the Vietnam Veterans building The print size is 17 x 23. Call the people who will walk alongside Hwy. South. you through one of life’s most a.m. and Midweek service ev- of each month. The church is at 1028 S. Madison St. White- church office Monday-Thursday For more information or difficult experiences. For more ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. The located on Thompson Street in ville. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. for pur- information call Peace Baptist church is located at 14853 Sam Whiteville. chase at 642-3376. questions call 642-5003. Potts Hwy., Bolton. Rev. Timothy Military Vet Riders Associa- Jerry Spivey is the pastor. Church, 642-0251, 640-7237 or Narcotics Anonymous meets Ray Moss is the pastor. tion meets on the last Monday 770-1271. Chip Hannah is the at Highest Praise Church, 109 N. pastor. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Lynn Hill Baptist Church will Madison St., Whiteville on Tues- the Vietnam Veterans building at Members of The Lord’s Chapel hold a new Sunday school se- days and Thursdays at 7 p.m., at 1028 S. Madison St. Whiteville. Whiteville United Methodist are on a mission to provide items ries on “The book of Revela- Mt. Pleasant AME Zion Church, “We invite you to worship with us every Sunday” to the community, at a minimal tion.” Pastor Schalk is teaching 15956 Old Lake Road, Riegel- Ladies Auxiliary #8073 meets Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. fee, from their year ‘round back- a thought-provoking series of wood on Tuesdays and Thurs- on the second Sunday of each power-point messages on the yard sale. It is located at 2886 days at 7 p.m. month at 2 p.m. at the Vietnam Minister - Rev. Paul Stallsworth Hallsboro Road South, Halls- book of Revelation. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and the Al-anon meets at First Presbyte- Veterans building at 1028 S. boro. The shop is open Monday Madison St., Whiteville. 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-3376 – Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and main worship at 11 a.m. There is rian Church, 511 N. Thompson closed on Wednesday. Items also an informative power-point St., Whiteville on Mondays at 8 series on Sundays at 6 p.m. and p.m. Disabled American Veterans donated will be greatly appreci- Chapter #35 meets the second ated. Proceeds go to The Lord’s Thursdays at 7 p.m. The church Diabetes Support Group meets Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Chapel. is located at 620 Lynn Hill Road, near the intersection of Hwy. 74 at Columbus Regional Health- at 1028 S. Madison St., Whiteville. Good News Community Youth and Union Valley Road. For more care, Education Center, Class- Outreach Ministry Inc., 1138 information or directions call room 2 the second Thursday of Family and Community Hope Giles Byrd Rd., Hallsboro has 914-0002 or 642-5820. each month at 6 p.m. For more Resources Inc. would like per- changed the date of their Inform- information call Shauna Nobles sons from 20-40 years of age to er Bible study from Thursdays The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe at 642-9458 or 641-8208. attend Community Development at 7 p.m. to each Saturday at 3 will hold its council meetings the meetings on the fourth Thursday meets p.m. to benefit seniors who may 3rd Thursday of each month at Brain Injury Support Group of each month at the Columbus at Columbus Regional Healthcare, not be able to travel at night. For 7:30 p.m. at the Tribal Grounds County Dream Center from 6:30- Education Center, Room 1A the more information call 646-4898. on Old Lake Road, Bolton. 7:30 p.m. For more information second Thursday of each month call Shelle Blanks at 910-207- Honey Hill Missionary Baptist The House of Prayer and Deliv- at 6 p.m. For more information call 8982 or Yolanda Davis at 704- Church services. Sunday school erance will hold its worship ser- Shauna Nobles or Sonja Green at vice every Sunday morning with 780-8350. is held at 10 a.m. and service 642-8011 ext. 9458. Welcome to Whiteville United Methodist Church. begins at 11 a.m. Sunday night Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and service is held at 6 p.m. and morning worship at 11:15 a.m. Compassionate Friends Sup- A Community Garden is avail- [email protected] Wednesday service is at 7:30 Weekly services are held each port Group (Grief group for par- able at Chadbourn United www.whitevilleumc.org p.m. The church is located at Wednesday at noon. Intercesso- ents who have lost children to Methodist Church. Persons are 6140 Honey Hill Rd., Hallsboro. ry prayer and Bible study are on death) meets at Grace Episco- invited to come and plant in the The new pastor is Troy Little. Thursday nights at 7 p.m. HOPD pal Church, 105 S. Madison St., raised bed plots. For more in- is located at 1113 S. Madison Whiteville the second Monday formation call 654-5250 or 654- CLASSIFIEDS SELL Victory in Jesus Ministries of Street. Barbara P. Powell is the of each month at 7:30 p.m. For 4069 and leave message, name pastor. Whiteville will hold two morn- more information call 647-8401. and number. CLASSIFIEDS SELL

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Zion Johnson to speak at Tabor City BC to hold Children’s MBC services Jamie Johnson will be the set for Feb. 14 guest speaker at Tabor City New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church for its Men’s The 18th annual Masonic Bible Club Baptist Church Sunday school District Pheasant Hunt will be White Marsh Baptist Day Sunday, Jan. 25 during Church will hold its kick-off is held each Sunday at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. held Saturday, Feb. 14 – Valen- and morning worship service tine’s Day – at the Honey Hill event for its Children’s Bible Jamie was born in Lum- Club Sunday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. each second and fourth Sunday berton. He lived in Tabor City Hunting Preserve on Honey beginning at 11 a.m. A spe- Hill Road southwest of Halls- The club is for children in the and Fort Worth, Texas before 1st grade and up. cial prayer time is held each moving with his family to boro. The cost per hunter is Wednesday at noon and Bible $135. For more information call Asheville in 1973. He attended 770-5487. study is held each Wednesday Enka High School, where he Proceeds of the event go to evening beginning at 7 p.m. the Masonic Home for Chil- The church is located at 341 played basketball and baseball Michelle McKenzie The church is located on dren in Oxford. Whitehall Road. and graduated with academic Rev. Ray Yow is the pastor. Mill Pond Road in the Bruns- honors in 1982. For more information, con- McKenzie to preach wick community. taqct James Britt at 910/734- He also graduated from trial sermon Services set at For more information call Montreat College with high 5865 or Edwin Russ at 910/840- 445-1022. Sister Michelle McKenzie honors. In 1984, he was the 0100. American Legion Post Rev. Anthony Rowell is the will preach her trial sermon Cavaliers Most Valuable Play- Jamie Johnson Pastor Robert D. Williams pastor. Piney Grove A.M.E. Sunday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. at Sr. and his congregation will er and was awarded the Mon- team in Cape Town, South Zion to hold Black New Beginnings Missionary hold services at the American Klondyke-Chadbourn treat College Male Athlete of Africa in 2002. He continues Baptist Church in Chadbourn. Legion Post Sunday mornings the Year Award. to play with the Crossfire History program Cory Lyons is the pastor. at 9:30 a.m. until further notice. VFR meeting Jan. 23 In 2001, he was inducted softball teams, participating The Klondyke-Chadbourn into the Montreat Hall of Fame Piney Grove A.M.E. Zion in tournaments all over the Volunteer Fire & Rescue will as an Academic Athlete in Church of Clarkton will hold Cerro Gordo Dixie Youth baseball signups Southeastern United States. hold its annual board of direc- basketball. its annual Black History pro- The Cerro Gordo DYB pro- p.m. for majors/minors/coach- He is the son of Dr. James tors meeting Friday, Jan. 23 at In 1993 he co-founded Cross- gram Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m. grams will hold player regis- pitch/T-ball for ages 5-12. Reg- H. Johnson and Ellen Johnson. 6 p.m. at the fire station. fire Ministries International, The theme is “My hands are trations at the Cerro Gordo istration fee is $30 per player. Dr. Johnson served as pastor Inc. along with Randy Shep- up.” The guest speaker will Youth Complex Saturday, Feb. For information call Kiley of Tabor City Baptist Church herd. He was a part of the be Dr. Delora LeSane, pastor 7 from noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, Hinson at 512-4524, Rick Ben- Subscribe Today, from 1961-1967 and came back World Championship (35 and of Greater McKoy’s Chapel of Feb. 11 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and ton at 840-6857 or Michelle as Interim Pastor from 2000- older) Crossfire basketball Dublin. Saturday, Feb. 14 from noon-1 Powell at 770-0540. Call 642-4104 2001. For Columbus County CHURCH DIRECTORY and Surrounding Areas How to Become a Part of Our Western Prong Baptist Church 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville Church Directory . . . 910-648-2744 Our church directory features a version. We’ll include your church name, westernprong.org weekly church profile, helpful informa- address, phone number, pastor’s name, Rev. Ronnie Wilson, Pastor tion about area churches, a devotional service times and web address. You’ll also Dwight Martinez, Youth Leader thought and daily Bible readings. have an expanded church profile, includ- Debbie Simmons, Children’s Director If you would like your church in- ing church photos, run in the directory cluded on this page, we invite you to sometime during the six month period. As the Pastor of Western Prong Bap- at all; I trust that your visit at Western call us today at 642-4104, ext. 237. For We encourage you to help make this di- tist Church, I would like to extend a per- Prong will be awesome! I believe you only $21.50 per month (six month com- rectory complete by having your church sonal invitation for you to come worship will discover a place where people can mitment), we’ll include your church in information included. with us. We have many exciting oppor- find friendships and love; a place where this weekly directory, plus in our web tunities for your family to be involved in. lives are established upon the promises of Whether you’re new to the area and look- God’s Word. This truly is a place where AFRICAN-METHODIST First Baptist Church Trinity Baptist Church ing for a Church home, or if it’s been a hearts are touched and lives are changed. EPISCOPAL 412 N. Madison St., Whiteville 201 S. Thompson St., Whiteville long time since you’ve attended Church Our main goal is that you would feel wel- 910-642-2139 Randy K. Speight, Senior Pastor come and comfortable at your visit here Mount Horeb AME Church [email protected] 910-642-7764 Services: 187 Otis Donnell Nixon Rd., Evergreen www.fbcwhiteville.com [email protected] Early Morning Worship 8:30 a.m. at Western Prong! We hope you will find Church Phone 654 1887 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, www.trytbc.org in this place a warm family spirit, truth Rev. Jerry Pearson • 910-371-0604 Wednesday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 am Wednesday 6:45 pm from God’s Word, and a place where you Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am First Baptist Church of Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. can grow in God’s grace. Wed. 6:30 pm Lake Waccamaw Western Prong Baptist Church Awana Clubs 5:45 p.m. 300 E. Sam Potts Hwy., 167 Peacock Rd., Whiteville We offer two Sunday Morning Rev. Ronnie Wilson • 910-648-2744 Youth Group 6:00 p.m. St. James AME Church Lake Waccamaw Services. The first service begins at 225 West Walter St., Whiteville Eric Truesdale, Pastor • 910-646-3727 westernprong.org Discipleship Training 6:00 p.m. Church Phone 642-8832 Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 am Worship, 9:45 am 8:30 a.m. and the second service begins Sunday School, 11:00 am Worship, Rev. Dewey C. Farmer, Jr., Pastor 7:00 pm, Youth Group Wednesday 7:00 pm Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. at 11:00 a.m. Both Sunday Morning Sun Church School 9:45 am 5:45 pm AWANA, 6:00 pm Youth Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Happy Home Baptist Church Group, 6:00 pm Bible Study Wednesday Night 7:00 p.m. Services are the same. Wed. 6:00 pm 2670 Happy Home Rd., Nakina 7:00 pm Worship Wednesday 7:00 pm AFRICAN-METHODIST Richard Collins, Pastor 910-642-7284 Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Sunday Worship 10:40 am, 6:00 pm EPISCOPAL ZION White Marsh Baptist Church METHODIST-UNITED Teen Worship in Sanctuary 6:00 pm www.happyhomebaptistchurch.org 341 White Hall Rd., Whiteville Church 5548 Silverspoon Rd., Whiteville ______Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Ray Yow • 910-770-5487 Chadbourn United Methodist St. Mark AME Zion Church Pastor T.A. Lance • 910-648-2476 300 E. 2nd Ave., Chadbourn Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am PRESBYTERIAN 114 W. Virgil St., Whiteville [email protected] Rev. Pat Inman Wednesday 7:00 pm Rev. Charlrean Mapson, Pastor Lennon’s Cross Roads www.mombcwhitevillenc.com 910-443-9786 Chadbourn Presbyterian Church Phone: 910-642-7327 Sunday 9:45 am, 10:50 am Baptist Church Williamsons Crossroads [email protected] Church Sunday School 9:45 am 1st & 3rd Sunday BTU at 4:00 pm Sun 9:45 am, 11:00 am 600 E. First Ave., Chadbourn 13804 Haynes Lennon Hwy., Evergreen Baptist Church Sun Morning Worship 11:00 am Wednesday 6:45 pm Prayer Tuesday 10:00 am Rev. C.F. McDowell III Dr. Fred Senter, Pastor • 4071 Princess Ann Rd., Chadbourn Bible Study/Prayer Service 910-654-3449 910-642-4436 Rev. Larry Nobles, Pastor Tuesday - Noon and 7:00 pm Mt. Tabor Missionary Baptist Fair Bluff United Methodist [email protected] Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2nd Sunday 910-654-1260 Cell 910-317-1892 ASSEMBLEY OF GOD Church 1030 Main St., Fair Bluff Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am of each month 6:00 pm Special Fellow- Sunday 10:00 am, 11 am Rev. Neill Smith • 910-649-7749 Wednesday 7:00 pm 824 Cherry Grove Rd., Cerro Gordo Abundant Life Assembly of God ship Activity, Wednesday 7:00 pm Pastor Dr. Thomas Southerland [email protected] First Presbyterian Church 5384 James B. White Hwy. S., CHURCH OF GOD 910-739-8458 Cell 910-774-6800 Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 511 N. Thompson St., Whiteville Whiteville Macedonia Baptist Church Tuesday 7:00 pm Bible Study Rev. Joshua Bower New Life Community Church Sun School 10 am, Pastor Jerry J. Spivey • 910-642-5003 100 Macedonia Church Rd.,Evergreen Service 11 am: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Sundays 910-642-2253 107 Maultsby St., Whiteville Mishop Springs United [email protected] Jimmy Caines, Pastor [email protected] Rev. DeWayne Dickerson 910-642-0130 Wed Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am 2nd & 4th Methodist Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] 2756 Pine Log Rd., Whiteville Wednesday 7:30 pm Sun, 6:00 pm every Sunday, Wednes- CATHOLIC Sunday 9:30 am, 10:30 am Rev. Willie Allen • 910-640-2783 day 7:30 pm Sacred Heart Catholic Westminster Presbyterian Whiteville Assembly of God Thursday 7:00 pm [email protected] Church Friday Safe Harbor Youth Center Church mishopspringsumc.webs.com 516 N. Madison St. (Former location Nakina Baptist Church 307 S. Franklin St., Whiteville 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm 302 N. Lee St., Whiteville Sunday 9:45 Sunday School, Worship 11:00 am of Missionary Alliance Church) 7883 Seven Creeks Rd., Nakina Rev. Patrick Winkler Rev. Marco Antonio Gonzalez-Hernandez Wednesday 7:00 - Bible Study & Children/Youth Pastor Tim Rausch, Sr. Rev. J. Darryll Hester 910-642-2762 Whiteville Church of God [email protected] [email protected] Sunday School 9:30 am 910-499-1598 506 N. Lee St., Whiteville www.bcrcatholics.org • 910-642-3895 Whiteville United Methodist Morning Worship 10:30 am [email protected] 902 Pinckney St., Whiteville Sunday 9:45 pm, 11:00 am Pastor Chris Yarusinsky • 642-3395 Eucharist/Santa Misa Wednesday, Family Night 7:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Paul Stallsworth • 910-642-3376 [email protected] Sunday 9:00 am & 11:30 English Mass Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST BAPTIST Facebook: Whiteville Church of God Domingo 12:30 pm Spanish Mass Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am www.whitevilleumc.org Martes (Tues.) Spanish 7 pm Misa de la tarde Sunday 9:00 am Sunday School Seventh Day Adventist Calvary Baptist Church New Hope Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm 1002 N. Franklin St., Whiteville Thursday (Jueves) English 6 pm English Mass 10:00 am Worship Service 5028 Pleasant Plains Church Rd., 252 Rough and Ready Rd., Whiteville Saturday Night: Every last Saturday of Pastor Kenneth A. Lee Holy Day of Obligatio 7:30 pm Bilingual Mass Wednesday 6:30 pm Whiteville 910-642-6345 each month 910-642-0698 Rev. Kenneth Barnes • 910-642-6904 www.nhbcwhiteville.com Tuesday/Martes 6-7 pm Confessiones FREEWILL BAPTIST Thursday/Jueves 5-6 pm Confessions [email protected] Sunday 9:30 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm NON-DENOMINATIONAL Saturday 9:30 am, 10:45 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Avants Chapel FWB Church CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY Wednesday 7:00 pm 947 Cedar St., Cerro Gordo Pastor Mack Watts • 843-756-0417 Glory Tabernacle Church Chadbourn Baptist Church Peace Baptist Church Missionary Alliance Church 4513 Pleasant Plains Church Rd, Whiteville [email protected] 623 Warrior Trail, Whiteville 504 N. Howard St., Chadbourn 653 Love Mill Rd., Whiteville Pastor Clark Whittington Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Justin Dubose • 910-640-3223 If you would like 910-654-3992 Pastor Chip Hannah 910-640-2991 Dr. Danny Russell, Pastor 910-642-0251 Wednesday 7:30 pm www.missonaryalliance.com www.gtcconnect.org www.peacebc.org Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am [email protected] INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Sunday 10:30 am and 6:00 pm your church www.chadbournbaptist.com Sunday 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:30 pm Wednesday 7:00 pm Sunday 5:30-7:00 pm Awanas Sunday School 9:45 am, Worship 11:00 am Wednesday 7:00 pm Lynn Hill Independent EPISCOPAL/LUTHERAN Adult Choir 5:00 pm, Living Word Church Baptist Church 6374 Chadbourn Hwy., Chadbourn included on this Discipleship Training 6:00 pm 620 Lynn Hill Rd., Whiteville Grace Episcopal Church & Piney Forest Baptist Christ the King Lutheran Church Pastor Ron Fields Wednesday: Children’s Choir 6:00 pm Pastor William A. Schalk • 910-914-0002 910-654-4164 Prayer Meet/Child’s Mission 6:30 pm Church http://pastorpreacher.com/lynnhillbc.html 105 S. Madison St., Whiteville page for only 4509 Andrew Jackson Hwy. SW, Chadbourn www.livingwordnc.com Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm Rev. Anne Natoli • 910-642-4784 Sunday School 9:30 am Worship 10:30 am Rev. Willard McPherson • 910-654-5284 Faith Baptist Church Wednesday 7:00 pm [email protected] Wednesday 7:00 pm 4262 Rough N Ready Rd. Chadbourn Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 7:00 pm www.gracechrist.bizland.com $21.50 per month, MISSIONARY BAPTIST Rev. Russel Long, Pastor Wednesday 7:00 pm Sun Services 9:30 am Northwood Church Sunday 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 6:00 pm First Missionary Baptist Wed 6:00 pm Communion, Bible Study 2672 James B. White Hwy. N., Whiteville Pastor Russell Honeycutt Wednesday 7:00 pm Sweet Home Missionary and Dinner we invite you to Church 910-642-7654 Baptist Church 505 S. Wilkes St., Chadbourn 3111 Walter Todd Rd., Clarendon HOLINESS Sunday 10:30 am Reverend Virgil Hugh Reaves Wednesday 7:00 pm Bible Study call us today at Rev. Wayne Faulk • 910-653-4421 910-654-3225 Chadbourn Church of God of Sunday 9:30 am Assembly, 9:45 Sunday PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS www.firstmbcchadbourn.com Prophecy School, 11:00 am & 6:00 pm Worship Sunday 9:45 am & 11:00 am 3618 Joe Brown Hwy. S., Chadbourn Chadbourn Pentecostal Holiness 642-4104, ext. 237. Wednesday 7:00 pm Wed Noon Day Prayer Circle 12 noon,6:30 pm Rev. John McPherson • 910-654-3968 518 N. Elm St., Chadbourn on WVOE 1590 AM every Sunday 11:30-12:30 Sunday 10 am, 11 am, 6:00 pm, 910-654-4850, (six month commitment) Wednesday 7:30 pm - Classes for all ages www.chadbournph.org Sunday School 9:45 am 4C -- The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 By His Grace to hold Lake Waccamaw Tabor City tag team program By His Grace Ministries Food ministry to Happenings and Events presents “Battlefield of the distribute food mind” tag team program Sat- By Dianne Nobles Ward urday, Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. The Lake Waccamaw food min- Promotions Director, Town of Tabor City guest speakers will be Pastor istry will distribute food to Robert Frink of Little Prong those in need. of Ash and Minister Michael The distribution days will On Jan. 31, the Tabor City Town Council will be holding its Frink of Pleasant View Mis- be the second Wednesday annual goal setting session for 2015. Many governing boards sionary Baptist Church of and fourth Saturday of each call this their annual “retreat.” But, in Tabor City we do not, Ocean Isle. month, from 9-10 a.m. at First because that sounds like we are backing away from our chal- Music will be rendered by Baptist Church, Sam Potts lenges. Our town likes to conquer challenges instead. This is a Torey Bessent. Hwy. Lake Waccamaw. very important day for the town council as they will review the The event will be held at Food recipients need only a town’s finances, review the performance of each department, the Waccamaw Community photo ID to receive free food. and of course set goals for the upcoming year. building, 5585 Waccamaw The partnering churches Last year, the board spelled out a very aggressive agenda School Road, Ash. are Lake Waccamaw Method- for our municipality. Some of the bigger objectives discussed Elgin Blake is the pastor. ist Church, Lake Waccamaw in last year’s goal setting session were the opening of the Ritz Presbyterian Church, Little Center, refinancing our utility bonds to save more than $700,000, Wheel of Hope Church and and implementing the prison inmate labor program with our Cabineer’s Promotions First Baptist Church of Lake Public Works Department. The council members will have some comedy shows set Waccamaw. new ideas for 2015 and it will be interesting to see additional Cabineer’s Promotions is For more information call progress made this year. 646-3727. sponsoring a Comedy Show Angela and Sammy Black present a check for $1,000 to I would also like to let the public know that the Tabor City every third Saturday at the Elementary School has embarked on an effort to replace the Leah Starnes. Sam’s Pit Stop stores held a fundraiser Scottish Rite Temple for Non- heating and cooling system in their gym. As it stands, the gym for Starnes to help with medical expenses for her coura- profits in the Wilmington and Worship at cannot be used during the hottest or coldest days of the year. The geous fight against cancer. surrounding areas. National- community has to raise approximately $27,500 to help pay for ly known artists will be head- the new system that has to be installed. Perhaps you are Tabor Rogers Chapel lining that have been seen on New Beginnings MBC Valentine dinner set City Red Devil alumni and would like to help with a donation, Leamon Rogers Memorial Comic View and BET’s Def or maybe you would just like to play a role in helping out the Chapel on the Boys and Girls to hold joy night for Greater Chrysolite Comedy Jam, along with up current students at the school, in either case we urge you to Home Campus at Lake Wac- New Beginnings Mission- AMEZ church and coming artist such as solo camaw is now holding a wor- contact Tabor City Elementary School at 653-3618 to let them ary Baptist Church will hold The Clarkton District Con- singers, bands, and Spoken ship service every Sunday know how you can help in this fundraising effort. its joy night Friday, Jan. 30 at ference Evangelist will spon- Word as opening acts. morning from 9-10 a.m. The In addition to the info above, other great things are going 7 p.m. The guest speaker will sor a Valentine steak dinner Tickets are $20 in advance service is open to the public on in Tabor City as well and one of them is the upcoming 69th be Rev. Jared Lewis of Mt. Friday, Feb. 13 at Greater and $30 at the door. Show time and all community members Annual Tabor City Chamber of Commerce Banquet. Lots of Zion AME Zion Church of Chrysolite AME Zion Church is from 7-9 p.m. followed by a are invited and encouraged to planning has been taking place and the Tabor City Chamber of Elizabethtown. from 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $35 dance from 9-12 p.m. attend. Commerce Board of Directors has decided to make a change in The church is located at 519 per couple and $20 single. The temple is located at The weekly worship ser- their venue. This year’s banquet will be held at the Ritz Center S. Wilson Street, Chadbourn. The church is located at 1307 1415 S. 17th St., Wilmington. vice will include a mixture of located at 213 Hickman Road in downtown Tabor City. The date Cory Lyons is the pastor. Meadow Road, Lumberton. of the banquet is set for Tuesday, Feb. 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information call traditional and modern mes- For more information call Heavy Hors d’oeuvres, catered by The Todd House, will be served Rena Mckinney at 523-8916. sages and music. Rev. Roxie Lloyd at 876-3725. and the program will begin at 7 p.m. Special entertainment by For more information call Prophetic encounter Diane Bailey performing a “Tribute to Country Legends” will Rev. Michael Jones at 646-3083. set Feb. 6-7 be just one of the highlights of the evening. Greater Restoration Klondyke-Chadbourn To make your reservations contact Cynthia Nelson, EVP, at food distribution Apostle Ken and Prophetess VFR meeting Jan. 22 Global School Sabina Cox will be at Ministry 377-3012 or 840-0292. Reservation deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 11. Greater Restoration Enrich- The Klondyke-Chadbourn of Deliverance for a prophetic You don’t want to miss out on the great food, entertainment and ment Center in Whiteville has of Ministry Volunteer Fire & Rescue will encounter Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 all of the information that will be shared that night. TEFAP and commodity food hold its annual board of di- p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7 from Until next week…….. distributions every second enrolling students rectors meeting (correct date) 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The ministry is Saturday and fourth Tuesday Global School of Ministry is Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. at now enrolling students. located at 2162 Wrightsville of each month beginning at the fire station. BEMC Community Grant Global School of Ministry Ave. 10 a.m. for Columbus County is being offered free of charge For more information call residents. applications due Feb. 15 through love offerings and 919-695-3375 or 910-274-7067. Ministry of Deliverance For more information call donations. Brunswick Electric Mem- general manager of BEMC. fellowship service 641-0800. Individuals interested in bership Corporation (BEMC) Since inception, the grants GREC is located at 3490 learning how to receive bibli- By His Grace to hold Ministry of Deliverance invites local agencies and have helped hundreds of James B. White Hwy. South. cal training and education gospel explosion will hold a fellowship service groups to apply for a 2015 projects benefiting citizens without paying the high cost By His Grace Ministries January 30-31 at 7 p.m. and its BEMC Community Grant. throughout the BEMC service of tuition are invited to contact will hold its Holy Ghost Explo- pastoral Sunday, Feb. 1 at 4 Begun in 2003, the program area. Minister Patrina Wright at sion “The gathering” Turn up p.m. The speaker will be Apos- provides grants up to $2,500 to “The Community Grant Ladies Bible study set 234-3092. for Jesus Saturday, Feb. 21 and tle Jesse T. Stocks of Gathering local groups that provide fam- program is a very visible All area ladies are invited Saturday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. The Place Church of Atlanta, Ga. ily services programs, civic part of the co-op’s ongoing to an inter-denominational speakers will be Evangelist The ministry is located at and community programs, commitment to community. Strawberry pageant Bible study which will meet Mary Walton on the 21st and 2162 Wrightsville Ave. cultural and arts programs, It supplements our Bright at First Presbyterian Church applications Marietta Garvin-Peterson on For more information call emergency services and com- Ideas educational grants for in Whiteville. The classes 910-289-3976 or 910-274-7067. The 2015 N.C. Strawberry the 28th. munity development activi- teachers, the Warm Homes, will meet on Tuesday morn- Festival Scholarship Pageant is There will also be a gospel ties. The deadline is Feb. 15. Warm Hearts community ings from 9-11 a.m., beginning now accepting registrations for explosion Saturday, March 14 Last year, 24 projects were heating assistance campaign Feb. 10. JCPC meetings contestants. at 4 p.m. selected from a field of near- and our participation in many Gideon: Your Weakness, The Juvenile Crime Pre- Divisions are the Queen divi- Various musical artists ly 50 applicants to receive other community efforts and God’s Strength is a 7-session vention Council meetings sion (ages 17-23) and the Prin- will be Derrick Smith Jr., funding totaling $35,550 for events,” said Hughes. “BEMC are on the first Wednesday DVD-based study by Priscilla cess division (ages 13-16). The Sons of God, Janishia Gore, projects in Brunswick and Community Grants are an- of each month at noon in the Shirer. The study will encour- contest is open to residents of Patty Hill, Maranda Jenrette, Columbus counties. other way we can extend a Whiteville City Schools Civic age participants to recognize anywhere in North Carolina Latoya King, gospel rap art- “These grants are used helping hand to local com- Room. their weakness as the key that and Horry County, S.C. ists Kristie Grace Lee and to help people of all ages in munity groups.” the Lord gives to unlock the Applications are available Gizzle Man Koolin, Ministers our communities; children To learn more about BEMC full experience of His strength at CresCom Bank and Amy’s Tyaun Bryant and Marietta and young families as well Community Grants and how in their lives. Academy of Dance Arts, both in Garvin-Peterson and Sister as those dealing with health to apply, visit www.bemc.org. Member books, which cost Chadbourn, or on the internet at Lachella Stanley. Veterans meet issues, the homeless and of Guidelines and application Vietnam Veterans of Amer- $13, must be ordered in ad- 222.ncstrawberryfestival.com. The event will be held at course, our senior citizens,” forms are also available at any ica meet the first Tuesday of vance. The deadline for submitting the Waccamaw Community said Don Hughes, CEO and BEMC office location. For further information each month at 7 p.m. at 1028 S. applications is March 14. The building, 5585 Waccamaw Madison St., Whiteville. or to order a book, call Janet pageant will be held at 6:30 p.m. School Road, Ash. Pregnant? Need a crib or car seat? McPherson at 642-9714 no later May 2 at West Columbus High Elgin Blake is the pastor. Living Hope Pregnancy car seat or a BabySuite por- than Feb. 5. School. Support Services, a life-af- table play yard plus a basket firming Christian ministry, filled with clothing and sup- offers an Earn While You plies for her baby. Learn program for pregnant The center is located at 116 women in Columbus County. Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle This program is open all preg- International in Whiteville. nant women, regardless of Office hours are Mondays age, income, or marital status. from 3-7 p.m., and Tuesdays Upon enrolling in the pro- and Thursdays from noon-4 gram, the expectant mother p.m. is paired with a client advo- For more information call cate. The advocate meets with the helpline at 642-2677. All the client for a series of eight services are free and confi- one-on-one classes, selected to dential. match the interests and needs of the client. The client earns Weight Express “baby bucks” by completing her classes and homework meets Mondays assignments. At the comple- tion of the classes, the expect- in Chadbourn ant mom can trade her “baby People who want to lose bucks” for an Evenflo infant weight and learn to eat health- Abundance of Love ier are invited to join “Weight Express” each Monday from Adult Day Health 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Chadbourn accepting applications Masonic Lodge at 417 E. Straw- Abundance of Love Adult berry Blvd. Everyone is invited Day Health Activity Center and there are no fees involved, is now accepting applications although donations are accept- ed. For more information call for new participants. There George Baysden at 654-3911or are activities such as daily Rosa Watkins at 840-4904. exercise programs, current events and arts and crafts. Free pregnancy tests Meals are provided along with snacks. and due dates available Participants are individu- Living Hope Pregnancy als 18 and over with diagno- Support Services offers free sis of strokes, CHF, demen- pregnancy tests and estimat- tia, mental retardation and ed due dates necessary for ap- Alzheimer’s. Physical health plying for Medicaid for Preg- is monitored daily by a reg- nant Women. The services are istered nurse. This program available on Mondays from gives relief of stress and pres- 3-7 p.m. and on Tuesdays and sure on family caregivers so Thursdays from noon-4 p.m . they can work or tend to per- Living Hope is located at 116 sonal needs. Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle For more information call International in Whiteville. Betty Sturdivant at 914-0711 or All services are free and 770-1420. confidential. For further in- The center is located at 212 formation, please call our E. Columbus Street. helpline at 642-2677. Education The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 5C IP awards applications due May 1 $55,000 in grants to schools, non-profits in 2014 The International Pa- Smith, woodyard, volunteers Literacy per Company Foundation with the schools. Brunswick County Lit- and International Paper’s The Town of Bolton re- eracy Council, $2,500 for Riegelwood Mill awarded ceived $700 to purchase the Preparing Students for $55,000 in grants to educa- CERT equipment, materials Workplace Success Pro- tional and non-profit groups and supplies. Daniel Brown, gram. in 2014. More than $10,000 of maintenance, volunteers Communities in Schools those funds was used to pur- with the group. of Cape Fear, $1,500 to pur- chase butterfly education Adopt an Angel received chase PaSS tutor packets for kits and subscriptions to Na- $500 toward the spay/neuter the Partnership for School tional Geographic Explorer clinic. Kevin Jones, Paper Success end of grade test magazine to area schools. Mill, volunteers with the preparation program. “Congratulations to the group. Dreams of Wilming- organizations that have Winyah Rivers Founda- ton, $1,500 for the Literacy been awarded grants, and tion was awarded $2,500 to Through the Arts: A Cre- thank you for the impor- purchase materials and sup- ative Approach Program. tant work that you do,” said plies for the N.C. Waccamaw Cape Fear Literacy Coun- Bikes for kids Floyd Whitmire, mill man- Watershed Volunteer Water cil, $1,300 to purchase books Duke Energy employees collected money to buy bikes for youngsters, and their ager. “We are proud to sup- Quality Monitoring Project. and materials for the ESOL port programs that help im- Doug Smith, power and re- program. generosity provided 250 bikes to students throughout Columbus County. Some of prove our communities, and covery, is on the board. Brigade Boys & Girls the Whiteville Primary and Edgewood students pose with their bikes. Left to right proud of the contributions Muscular Dystrophy As- Club, $1,000 for the Project are Tristen Mason, Travon Love, Jaslyn Diaz, Gretchen Snodgrass, Brianna Her- employees make in volun- sociation received $1,600 for Learn program. nandez-Rodrigues, Shamira McLean and Shaniya Diaz with Terry Cartrette, a Duke teer service.” adaptive sports equipment Communities in Schools Energy employee representative. International Paper’s Rie- and other summer camp ma- of Brunswick County, $1,000 gelwood Mill is accepting terials and supplies. Tim Co- to purchase books and pro- applications for the 2015 In- rey, engineering, volunteers mote literacy in middle SBC offers small business Three $1,000 ternational Paper Founda- with the group. schools through the Read to tion grants at www.ipgiving. Community Boys & Girls Succeed program. scholarships com until May 1. Grants are Club of Wilmington re- Operation Outreach, plan competition at SCC awarded in the categories of ceived $1,500 to purchase ed- $1,000 to purchase books for Southeastern Community termine who your customers environmental education, ucational materials for the children at East Arcadia El- College’s Small Business Cen- are available are and how to reach them literacy, employee involve- Standing Tall and Talented ementary School. ter (SBC) will offer a small effectively. Participants will The Caswell Center Foun- ment and new critical com- STEM program. Antonio New Critical Commu- business plan competition learn how to market their dation Inc. has announced munity need. For guidelines Johnson, PS&D, volunteers nity Need during the spring semester. business and separate them- the availability of three and more information about with the Community Boys & Community United Effort Participants must register selves from their competition. $1,000 scholarships for the the 2015 grant process, visit Girls Club. (CUE) received $2,500 to pur- by Jan. 23, attend four of five Setting Goals for Your 2015-2016 academic school www.ipgiving.com. Friends of the Battleship chase educational booklets seminars listed below, be 18 Business - Monday, March 16 year. To qualify, applicants Recipients of the 2014 In- North Carolina received and stickers for the Safe and years of age, a Columbus from 6 to 9 p.m. in Cartrette must be a rising college se- ternational Paper grants in- $750 to purchase software Found program in elemen- County resident, be a new Building, room 165, partici- nior or working towards clude: for closed captioning for tary and middle schools. start-up business or existing pants will learn how to think a graduate degree with an Employee involvement the ship’s educational film. Brunswick Search and business less than a year old strategically about their busi- allied health, education or Acme Delco Middle John Whitley, product per- Rescue received $400 toward and participate in a one-hour nesses instead of focusing on psychology major in one of School was awarded $3,060 formance, volunteers with the purchase of vests for K9 counseling session with the the day-to-day activities. Also the following areas: occu- to purchase books and pro- search and rescue missions. SBC director. learn how to capitalize on the organization. pational therapy, physical Anyone is welcome to at- strengths and manage weak- mote literacy. Lavern Cole- Lower Bladen Communi- International Paper’s Rie- therapy, recreation therapy, tend any of the seminars, but nesses. man, paper mill, volunteers ties Citizens Group received gelwood Mill has been a part psychology, nursing, speech- to qualify for the competition, Creating Realistic Finan- at the school. $500 to purchase materials of the community since 1951 language pathology or social the above requirements must cial Projections for Your Busi- Lake Waccamaw Depot and supplies for the Commu- and employs approximately be met. Cash prizes will be ness - Monday, April 13, 6 to 9 work, and intend to serve Museum received $2,500 to nity Development Initiative. 750 people. The facility has awarded to the top two par- p.m. in T Building, room 120, persons with intellectual purchase materials and sup- Wilfred Cromartie, pulp three machines that pro- ticipants. To pre-register or to learn how to look at your and developmental disabili- plies for the restoration and mill, volunteers with the or- duce pulp and packaging for more information, contact business from a financial ties after graduation. The preservation of library ar- ganization paperboard, which are used Brenda Orders at brenda.or- standpoint and determine if scholarship will be available tifacts and memorabilia as Environmental Educa- by customers to make items [email protected] or 642-7141, it has the potential for profit to qualified applicants resid- well as signage for the mu- tion such as folding cartons, pa- ext. 419. and how long it will take to ing in one of the following seum. Michael Mills, main- Cape Fear Museum As- per cups, paperback book Determine if Your Com- get there. 38 counties, including Co- tenance, volunteers with the sociates, $5,000 for interpre- covers and other paper prod- munity Needs Your Product Taking What You’ve lumbus. museum. tive signage for its Outdoor ucts. or Service - Monday, Jan. 26, Learned & Getting Started - For more information Wildlife Action, with state Learning Environment. The International Pa- from 6 to 9 p.m. in T Building, Monday, May 4, 6 to 9 p.m. in about eligibility require- headquarters in Whiteville, Cape Fear River Watch, per Company Foundation, room 120, to learn how to re- T Building, room 120, to learn ments or to receive an ap- was awarded $2,042 to pur- $5,000 to construct an inter- founded in 1952 as a philan- search the potential market how to break down large plication, contact Danielle chase microscopes and pretive trail and boardwalk thropic grant-making orga- for business and how to capi- business goals into achiev- Howell, executive director, other materials for a nature at Lock and Dam #1. nization, primarily address- talize on a unique idea for a able smaller goals, and plan at (252)208-3790 or danielle. trail identification project. Moores Creek Battle- es existing and emerging small business. the specific steps needed to [email protected] or vis- Greg Parker, pulp mill, and ground Association, $2,000 educational needs as well How to Promote & Market achieve tangible results. You it www.caswellcenter.org. Yates Powell, pulp dryer, vol- for its Wild Detectives Sci- as civic needs within the Your Business - Monday, Feb. will leave this workshop in- The scholarship application unteer with Wildlife Action. ence Camp. communities where Interna- 23, 6 to 9 p.m. in T Building, spired and with an action deadline is April 1. Families First received Bellamy Mansion Mu- tional Paper has operating room 120, to learn how to de- plan to get you going. Established in 1999, the $2,000 for its dating violence seum of History and Design businesses. The foundation Caswell Center Foundation prevention program. Alan Arts, $500 for its 2015 Envi- also supports those organi- is a 501(c) (3) non-profit or- Pait, pulp dryer, volunteers ronmental Education pro- zations where employees ac- Optimists are sponsoring ganization that enhances with Families First. gram. tively volunteer. the quality of life for adults Columbus County Schools student essay competition with intellectual and devel- was awarded $1,500 to pur- opmental disabilities and chase materials for set de- Whiteville Optimist Club service projects in which the their families in eastern sign and royalty fees for Optimist Club to sponsor is encouraging area students club is involved include Dixie North Carolina. high school musicals. Larry to contemplate the phrase Youth Baseball, Youth Soccer, “Optimism Should be a Prior- Optimist Oratorical Contest, student oratorical contest ity” as part of the Optimist Youth Appreciation Week, The Whiteville Optimist ested in entering can obtain International Essay Contest Respect for Law, Achievement Whiteville Club is encouraging area more information by con- for 2015 and an opportunity in Education, Students of students to speak their minds tacting contest chair Glenda to win a $2,500 college schol- the Year, local scholarships, about “How My Optimism Wolfe at 642-5742 or Optimist City schools menu Will Help Me Press on to Secretary-Treasurer Don arship. and the Optimist Childhood Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Greater Achievements of the Harritan at 642-6467. The Optimist Club will Cancer Campaign. each meal. Served daily: Fruit or Fruit Juice at breakfast and Future” as part of the Opti- The Whiteville Optimist judge the local students’ es- Carrying the motto Chef Salad or PB&J Sandwich at lunch. mist International Oratorical Club has been participat- says based on the theme of “Friend of Youth,” Optimists MONDAY, JAN. 26: - Breakfast - Banana Bread, Pear, Grape Contest for 2015. ing in the Optimist Oratori- “Optimism Should be a Pri- conduct service projects that Juice. Lunch - Sloppy Joe/Bun or Corn Dog Nuggets, Glazed The Optimist Club will cal Contest for more than ority” and determine the top reach more than six million Carrots, Broccoli Dippers, Diced Peaches. judge local students’ four-to 40 years and been active in winners. The local winner young people each year. To TUESDAY, JAN. 27: - Breakfast - Pancake on Stick, Orange five-minute speeches based the community since 1969. will receive an Olympic-style learn more about Optimist Wedges, Apple Juice. Lunch - BBQ Pork/Bun or Fish Filet/ on content and presentation Other programs and service gold medal. The winning es- International visit www.op- Bun, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Spiced Apples. to determine the top winners. projects in which the club say will be sent to the district timist.org. More information WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28 - Breakfast - Apple Strudel, Mixed The top four contestants will is involved include Dixie level where the winner will about the Whiteville club or Dried Fruit, Orange Juice. Lunch - Chick Filet/Bun or Deli receive Olympic-style medal- Youth Baseball, Youth Soc- receive a plaque and the $2,500 building a club in your area Turkey/Bun, Corn, Cucumber Slices, Slushie. lions with the top two contes- cer, Optimist Essay Contest, college scholarship. can be obtained by contacting THURSDAY, JAN. 29 - Breakfast - Cereal Bowl, Banana, tants advancing to the zone Youth Appreciation Week, Students who are under club secretary Don Harritan Grape Juice. Lunch - BBQ Chicken or Baked Ham, Brown Rice, level and possibly the district Respect for Law, Achievement the age of 19 and have not yet at 642-6467. Stewed Tomatoes, Garden Peas, Yeast Roll, Fruit Cocktail. level. The top three district in Education, Students of the graduated from high school FRIDAY, JAN. 30 - Breakfast - Cinnamon Bun, Raisins, Or- winners will share in $5,000 Year, Scholarships, and the are eligible to participate ange Juice. Lunch - Pizza or Hamburger/Bun, Potato Wedges, scholarship money. Students Optimist Childhood Cancer in the 700-800 word essay Hunter Smith Diced Pears. contest. who are under the age of 19 Campaign. “Young students today on Dean’s List and have not yet graduated Optimist International have so many fresh ideas Hunter Smith, a junior from high school are eligible is one of the world’s largest about the world and their fu- majoring in business, and a Columbus to participate. service club organizations ture,” Club President Bobby member of the UNC-Greens- Last year Caroline Haw- with 120,000 adult and youth Hensley said. “As Optimists, boro baseball team, has been County schools menu thorne, an eighth grader at members in 3,800 clubs in it is our goal to encourage named to the UNCG Dean’s Menus are subject to change. Assorted milk is served with Central Middle School, won the United States, Canada, them and do what we can to List for the fall semester. each meal. Students may select one meat, bread and milk, and second place on the district the Caribbean, Mexico, and bring out the best in each of He is the son of Stephen a choice of two fruits and/or vegetables. level and a $1,500 scholarship. throughout the world. The them. This gives them a won- and Susan Smith and grand- MONDAY, JAN. 26: - Breakfast - Muffin, Raisins. Lunch “As they prepare for their Optimist Oratorical Contest derful opportunity to tap into son of Mildred and Richard - Pepperoni Pizza or Chicken Nuggets, Roll, Peaches, Corn, future, many of our local is one of the organization’s their creativity and pursue Smith, Sue Gore and the late Garden Peas. students need experience most popular programs with possible scholarships at the Joe Gore, all of Whiteville. TUESDAY, JAN. 27: - Breakfast - Cereal, Apple. Lunch - expressing their thoughts more than 2,000 clubs par- same time.” Chicken or Hamburger, Pears, Tomatoes, Rice, Broccoli. and opinions to an audience,” ticipating annually. Carrying The contest deadline is Elizabeth Hinson WEDNESDAY, JAN. 28: - Breakfast - Sausage Biscuit, Apple- Optimist President Bobby the motto “Friend of Youth,” Feb.13. For more information sauce. Lunch - Chicken Salad Sandwich or BBQ Sandwich, Hensley said. “The oratorical Optimists conduct positive students interested in partici- on Dean’s List Applesauce, Sweet Potatoes, Baked Beans. contest challenges them to do service projects that reach THURSDAY, JAN. 29: - Breakfast - Muffin, Raisins. Lunch just that and also offers an more than six million young pating may contact Eric Un- Elizabeth Maxine Hin- - Fish Filet or Corn Dog, Mixed Fruit, Carrots, Green Beans. opportunity for scholarships. people each year. To learn derwood at 642-7814 or email son of Whiteville has been FRIDAY, JAN. 30: - Breakfast - Cereal, Apple. Lunch - Veg- In this way, our club hopes to more about Optimist Inter- underwoode@embarqmail. named to the UNC Ashe- etable Soup, PB&J or Toasted Cheese Sandwich, Orange, Car- bring out the best in each of national visit www.optimist. com for more information. ville’s Dean’s List for the fall rot Sticks. them and help them achieve org. More information about The Whiteville Optimist semester. Club has been participating their goals for the future.” the Whiteville club or build- in the Optimist Essay Contest The local contest will ing a club in your area can be for more than 35 years and has be held on Monday, March obtained by contacting club been active in the community Visit Whiteville.com for the latest news and updates. 30. The deadline to enter is secretary Don Harritan at since 1969. Programs and March 24. Students inter- 642-6467. The News Reporter, Thursday, January 22, 2015 release dates: January 17-23 3-1 (15) TM Mini Spy Mini Spy and Basset Brown are making plans on their cellphones. See if you can find: q ruler q bell q strawberry q carrot q word MINI q pumpkin q spider q sailboat q arrow q pencil q letter A q snake q kite q number 8 q saw © 2015 Universal Uclick q heart q man in the moon from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick A Telephone Milestone Calling Near and Far Do you have a cellphone in your pocket? If not, your parents or older brothers and sisters probably carry one. If you had been a kid just 20 years ago, it would have been unthinkable for you or a teenager to carry a cellphone. In 1995, about 33 million people in the United States, or Morse code uses dots and dashes about 12 to send messages. A dash signal is three times longer than a dot percent, signal. Today, operators use had automatic machines or computers In 1995, many cellphones to tap out the code. 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from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick Meet Filip and Dalila ‘Mr. Watson, come here!’ Filip Geljo plays Agent Otto and Dalila It was Alexander Graham Bell Bela plays Agent Olive in the PBS series What’s the Message? who first made a telephone that “Odd Squad.” In this series, detectives investigate weird happenings and use math would transmit voices. He wanted to save the day. On Jan. 19, PBS stations to make a telegraph that could send will air a special episode of “Odd Squad.” It The Western Union Telegraph Company will repeat on Jan. 23. more than one message at a time. He Filip, 12, has acted in a short film with his 21,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA thought the human voice could also photo courtesy PBS father, actor Jasmin Geljo. Filip’s favorite be sent over a wire. subject in school is math. He is captain of his basketball team and enjoys This Company Transmits and Delivers messages only on conditions limiting its In March soccer, swimming and tennis. liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Dalila started acting in commercials when she was 5 and has appeared 1876, he in several TV shows. She has also acted in several movies, including the was working “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” films. Using the Morse code chart, Dalila loves to travel with her parents and two younger brothers, and ·-- try to decode this message with Thomas she speaks four languages. She loves reading, creative writing, playing the to you from The Mini Page! In Watson, an piano, swimming, singing and dancing. Filip and Dalila both live in Toronto. · the blanks, fill in the words assistant. He represented by the code. from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick said, “Mr. TM ·-·· Watson, come Anthony Davis here. I want Gus Anthony Davis has quickly become an NBA superstar --- ·-· to see you.” Goodsport’s in just his third season of professional basketball. With Watson was in Alexander Graham Supersport his trademark “unibrow,” Anthony was a standout at the · Bell made the first University of Kentucky during the 2011-2012 season, ···- another room, long-distance phone helping the Wildcats capture the school’s eighth NCAA ·- but he heard call from New York national championship. He was the first overall pick in the Bell’s voice to Chicago in 1892. 2012 NBA Draft, selected by the New Orleans Pelicans. · ! Despite battling injuries in his first two seasons, -·· through the Anthony proved his versatility. Last season, he led the machine they were working on. They league in blocked shots, his specialty. His efforts led to his 2014 selection as an NBA All-Star to replace an injured --- · had invented the telephone! Height: 6-10 Kobe Bryant. The two inventors kept working Age: 21 This season, Davis has been a force on both sides of the ··- ·-· on their machine, and a few months Hometown: ball. Through the first 20 games, he was among the league later, they spoke to each other from

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from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick TMMighty Funny’s Mini Jokes Talkin’ Telephones All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category? Telephones take off Calling across the country — and the world Zelda: What do you get when you cross an ape Telephones became popular very man with a zebra? In 1908, the president of AT&T On Jan. 25, 1915, in New York quickly. By 1915, more than 10 Zebadiah: Tarzan stripes forever! had a goal of making coast-to-coast City, Alexander Graham Bell repeated million telephones had been installed phone calls his famous line, in the United States. Zeke: What do you get when you cross the Little possible. Engineers “Mr. Watson, come Dipper with a zebra? Early telephones were connected had to figure out here. I want you.” Zara: Stars and stripes! through an exchange. Operators sat how to amplify, But this time at a switchboard. A caller talked or increase, the Watson was in San Zena: What is black and white with red to the operator first, asking to be polka dots? electrical signals Francisco, almost connected to another person. Zero: A zebra with the measles! as they traveled 3,000 miles away! along the wire. According to an from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick A physicist article from The TM named Lee de New York Times, Telephones Forest invented a a three-minute call between New T S D R A O B H C T I W S E E vacuum tube called an audion that York and San Francisco would have E S N U M B E R O D R I N X N boosted the signals. AT&T began Basset L E O A P W X W I O G O C M O cost $20.70 at that time. That would Brown’s building telephone wire poles from be $477.64 today! E L S U L I E A T N H H O T H Denver toward the west. The lines In January 1927, calls between Try G D T D I R L A A P A R A L P east of Denver were upgraded with New York and London became R R A I F E R L E N S L S L L photo courtesy Library of Congress ’n’ A O W O Y E J L G E K V T E L Telephone operators in the the vacuum tubes. possible. early 1900s connect callers at a Find P C Z N P M E E N O T T U B E switchboard. How does it work? Cellphone H S N O I T A C I N U M M O C What’s your number? signals are Words that remind us of telephones are hidden in the block above. Some words are A telephone changes your voice sent by radio hidden backward or diagonally, and some letters are used twice. See if you can find: When machines took over the into electrical signals. The signals waves to a AMPLIFY, AUDION, BELL, BUTTON, CELLPHONE, COAST, COMMUNICATIONS, cell tower. CORDLESS, DIAL, EXCHANGE, MORSE, NUMBER, OPERATOR, SIGNAL, switching of calls, customers got are sent over a wire to another SWITCHBOARD, TALK, TELEGRAPH, TELEPHONE, TOWER, WATSON, WIRE. unique phone numbers and used a telephone, which changes the signals The radio back into your voice for the person on waves are dial to contact each other. Operators transferred from The Mini Page © 2015 Universal Uclick were used only for long-distance or the other end. from tower to other special calls. In cordless telephones, the handset tower, then to Ready Resources sends radio waves to the base unit, the receiver’s As you dialed a which sends the signals over a wire. phone. The Mini Page provides ideas for friend’s phone websites, books or other resources that will number, the phone read the Telephone improvements connect even more people help you learn more about this week’s topics. signals and sent On the Web: • 1946: First mobile • 1973: First call from a handheld the call to the bit.ly/1rUS2tv correct number. phone call (from a mobile phone • © Aeolos | Dreamstime.com vehicle) • bit.ly/1yRNVh8 Dr. Martin Cooper with • bit.ly/1tSwrfj • 1964: Push-button his invention, the first Next week, The Mini Page gets caught up phones introduced handheld mobile phone. At the library: with dinosaurs. photo courtesy FCC • “Great Inventions: The Telephone” by Marc Tyler The Mini Page Staff Nobleman Betty Debnam - Founding Editor and Editor at Large Lisa Tarry - Managing Editor Lucy Lien - Associate Editor Wendy Daley - Artist

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Please include all of the appropriate registered trademark symbols and copyright lines in any publication of The Mini Page®. The News Reporter, Thursday, January 15, 2015 -- 7C St. James AME Living Hope offers free missionary day District Court The Missionary Depart- prenatal vitamins ment of St. James AME Alphabetical key to court list 16, operate vehicle no insurance. VD on F/ PV. 90 day CRV. Probation terminated. AT/RC/T, expired/no inspection. Complied. • Donovan Delane Nobles R to SP 94/55. In an effort to better serve service of Living Hope, which Church will observe its annu- ABPG - assault by pointing a gun; AISI - as- • Mhalik Jhamal Graham VD on felony 69/55 plea, cost. their pregnant clients and to is celebrating 25 years of ser- al day Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3:30 sault inflicting serious injury; AOF - assault B&E MV. Prior. • Jonathan Norris VD on ML. Restitution. on female; AOO - assault on officer; AWDW • Letisha Leann Hope VD on FTSP under • Ronald Clayton Pridgen VD on 2 counts promote better health in Co- vice to Columbus County. Oth- p.m. The guest will be Kimber- - assault with deadly weapon; AWDWIK - as- 16. Complied. trespass on posted property. lumbus County, Living Hope er services include free preg- ly Walker and the youth choir sault with deadly weapon with intent to kill; • Darrell Allen Key VD on ERC/T, ex- • Anthony Ransom charged with mis- AWDWIKISI - assault with deadly weapon pired/no inspection. Complied. demeanor PV out of county. 14 days CCJ, Pregnancy Support Services nancy tests and estimated due of Mt. Calvary AME Church with intent to kill inflicting serious injury; • Tosha Marie Ledford VD on NOL. Com- 6 months probation. P.O. to do order. Also has begun offering a free dates necessary for applying of Navassa. B&E - breaking and/or enter­ing; B&E&L - lar- plied. charged with 2 more counts misdemeanor PV ceny after B&E; B/S/P - buy/sell/purchase; • Daniel Thom Lineberry R to SP 75/60 out of county and PV. Probation terminated. 6-month supply of prenatal for Medicaid for Pregnant The church is located at 225 CCG - carrying concealed gun; CCJ - Colum- reduced to IE. Cost. • Tykwan Rease charged with misde- vitamins to women who have Women, and an Earn While W. Walter Street. bus County Jail; CCMH - Columbus County • Christopher Blak Long G of consume al- meanor PV out of county. 1 year probation, Mental Health; CCW - carrying concealed cohol by 19/20. VD on aid and abet impaired tasc, tecs. $110 attorney fee, $60 appointment positive pregnancy tests. You Learn incentive program. Rev. Dewey C. Farmer Jr. is weapon; CRD - careless and reckless driving; driving, improper muffler. fee. This allows a pregnant the pastor. CRDL - civil revocation of drivers license; • James Christopher Long VD on ERC/T, • Jonathan Edward Sealey G of simple as- Living Hope provides ser- C/R/SC/T - canceled/revoked/suspended expired/no inspection. Complied. sault. 60 days CCJ, $7,500 secured bond. NOA, woman to begin taking prena- vices free of charge to all certificate/tag; c/s - community service; CS • Michael Dean Mabry R to SP 75/60 re- criminal contempt 30 days active. - controlled substance; CT - communicating duced to IE. Cost. • Cassandra Singletary VD on PV. Paid. tal vitamins as early as pos- women regardless of age, in- threats; C/TV - city/town violation; DAC • Richard A. McCracken R to SP 75/60 re- • Terry Strickland VD on 2 counts tres- sible in her pregnancy to help come or marital status. White Marsh BC < 21 - driving after consuming < 21; DART - duced to IE. Cost. pass on posted property . Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment; • Rebecca N. McKeithan VD on 2 counts • Dexter Lamont Terrell VD on FTRRP. ensure her health and the The center is located at 116 D/AVNR/T - driving/allowing vehicle not FTSP under 16. • Coy Ray Todd VD on AWDW. No PW. healthy development of her Premiere Plaza, behind Waffle to hold Men’s Day registered/titled; D/AMVNR - drive/allow • Damarick Keyo McKvian VD on POC/ • Quinton Alexander Young VD on POM White Marsh Baptist up to 1/2 oz. Per plea. unborn child. International in Whiteville. MV no registration; D/ARPND - drive/allow CAPA, DLC. Church will hold its Baptist reg. plate not displayed; DB/WWD - drink • Norma Fowler McPherson VD on • Tonya Jean Zenoni VD on DWLR. SMTD. The vitamins have been • Enchantra Fogg-Mang VD on ERC/T, ex- Office hours are Mondays beer/wine while driving; DD - drunk and ERC/T, expired/no inspection. Complied. Men’s Day Sunday, Jan. 25 at pired/no inspection. disorderly; Def. Pros. - deferred prosecution; • Pamela Davis Mullins VD on FWSB-driv- provided to Living Hope from 3-7 p.m. and Tuesdays • James Kelly Lucas VD on operate ve- 11 a.m. The guest speaker will DLC - driving left of center; DMTC - defense er, FTSP under 16. hicle no insurance. through a grant from Vitamin and Thursdays from noon-4 motion to continue; DOC - Department of • Renard Ray Padgett R to SP 75/60 re- be Rev. Coy Long. duced to IE. Cost. Angels of Santa Barbara, Cal- p.m. Corrections; DV - domestic violence; DWI - District Court in Whiteville The church is located at 341 driving while intoxicated; DWC < 21 - driving • Susan Wright Rachels R to SP 69/55 re- ifornia. For more information, call duced to IE. Cost. VD on ERC/T, expired/no 11-19-14 Whitehall Road. while consuming < 21; DWLR - driving while • Gabriel Aguilar VD on operate vehicle license re­voked; EHA - electronic house ar- inspection. The provision of free pre- the 24-hour helpline at 642- • Bryan Keith Strickland VD on ERC/T, no insurance. Rev. Ray Yow is the pastor. rest; EPS - exceeding posted speed; ERC/T natal vitamins is the newest expired/no inspection. • Danielle Kristin Akey R to SP 75/60 re- 2677. - expired registration card/tag; ESS - exceed- • Jaquan Shamar Thomas VD on felony duced to IE. $25 fine, cost. ing safe speed; F/AT/RC/T - fictitious/altered extradition/fugitive other state. • Tomika Antoinet Bland R to SP 74/60 title/registration card/tag; F/C/RRC/T - fic- • Delana Meshaw Watts VD on DWLR no reduced to IE. $25 fine, cost. VD on following Greater McKoy’s Chapel titious/canceled/revoked registration card/ impaired rev. Complied. too close. tag; FDT - first degree trespass; FL - felony • Jacob Daniel White VD on simple pos- • Daniel Bonilla R to SP 77/60 reduced to Shepherd’s House Assistance for to hold prayer breakfast larceny; FOE - forgery of endorsement; FOI - session Schedule VI CS, PDP. IE. Cost. Greater McKoy’s Chapel forgery of instrument; FRS - failure to reduce • Quincey Lamo Williams aka Quincey L. • James Augustus Casey R to SP 75/60 re- to host Blue pregnant women speed; FSIV - federal safety inspection viola- Williams G of intoxicated and disruptive. 30 duced to IE. Cost. The Shepherd’s House will of Dublin will hold a prayer tion; FTA- failure to appear; FTC - following days active-credit for time served. • Brittany Kaye Clewis VD on CT. The Well Births program at breakfast “Prayer changes too close; FTRRP - failure to return rental • Austin Wayne Woody VD on NOL. 10-20- • Stanley Drake Clewis VD on RDE, POC/ host Apostle Jennifer Blue property; FTSP under 16 - failure to secure CAPA. the Columbus County DREAM 14. Sunday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. things” Saturday, Feb. 21 at passenger under 16; FTSSS/FRL - failure to • Marieka Latoya Cooper VD on ERC/T. Center may be able to help stop for stop sign/flashing red light; FTYSS/ District Court in Whiteville • Jason Lee Donton, Jr. R to SP 92/60 re- The church is located at 202 9 a.m. FRL - failure to yield stop sign/flashing red duced to 75/60. $25 fine, cost. women who are pregnant or 11-03-14 4th Street, Chadbourn. light; FV - fishing violation; FWSB - failure • Corey Scott Alford G of open container • Frankie Delynn Dossie VD on DWLR, recently delivered. to wear seat belt; G - guilty; HR - hit and run; after consuming alcohol 1st. Cost. drive without two headlamps, rear lamps Dr. Denise Clewis is the Mill Branch MBC to HV - hunting violation; IE - improper equip- • Austin Edward Barry R to SP 103/60 re- violation Well Births serves as a com- • Sean Devall Frazier VD on consume pastor. ment; IPP - injury to personal property; IRP duced to 74/60. $50 fine, cost. munity action team for minor- celebrate male chorus - injury to real property; IV - inspection viola- • Barbara Jean Geathers aka Barbara Malt beverage/wine off prem. permit, drink Mill Branch Missionary tion; LOA - letter of apology; MAR - motion Jean Gathers VD on SDT. SMTC-denied. beer/wine while driving, POC/CAPA. ity infant mortality reduction. • Jerry LeeLewis Green G of DWLR. 120 Baptist Church will celebrate for appropriate relief; MHA - mental health • Candice Shena Jordan G of SDT. Cost. The goal is to see all babies assessment; ML - misdemeanor larceny; MTC Pay w/i 60 days, $20 installment fee. NC DOC. NOA, bond remains the same. Also Liberty Hospice their male chorus joy night - motion to continue; NC - no contest; NG - not • Howard Jamica Lacey VD on felony G of license not in possession, fictitious info born healthy and thrive. The guilty; NOA - notice of appeal; NOL - no oper- AWDW serious injury. SMTC-denied. to officer. Consol with 1st charge. Saturday, Jan. 24 beginning at • Kareem Sham Henderson R to SP 70/55 needs volunteers ators license; NON OP MV - non-operation of • Miguel Lacon Lennon G of DWLR. PJC, organization works to im- reduced to IE. Cost. VD on SP 78/55, fail carry Liberty Hospice needs vol- 6 p.m. a motor vehicle; NOV - noise ordinance viola- cost. Pay by 5 p.m. today. valid drivers license. prove the health of women of tion; NR - not responsible; OA - outstanding • Thurman Lowery aka Thurman Lowery unteers to provide clerical The church is located on • Clude Clent Huston R to FWSB-driver order for arrest; OFA - order for arrest; OPB- Jr. VD on RPO. childbearing ages, improve reduced to rear seat. $10 fine. support. Any adult or teenag- Harrelsonville Road. FP - obtaining property by false pretense; PC - • Kevin N. Petrella R to reckless driving- • Rachel Eileen Kite VD on sell/buy lot- prenatal care and reduce infant probable cause; PD - public disturbance; PDP wanton disregard reduced to IE. Cost. ers 14-17 interested, call Bar- Rev. Dr. Jerry Ganus is the • Ricky Dean Register G of possess/con- tery tickets <18. mortality. - possession of drug paraphernalia; P/DA/F/ • Andrew Berna McDuffie G of consume bara Campbell at 641-4095. pastor. RDL - possess/display altered/fictitious/ sume/sale alcoholic beverage in park. Cost. The DREAM Center is locat- Pay w/i 30 days, $20 installment fee. malt beverage/wine off premises, permit. The hospice is located at 44 revoked drivers license; PJC - prayer for $100 fine, cost. Pay w/i 30 days. $20 install- judgment continued; POC - possession of co- • William Casey Smith G of SA. PJC, cost. ed at 403 S. Martin Luther King Pay w/i 60 days. Attorney fee $110. ment fee. McNeill Plaza. caine; POC/CAPA - possess open container/ St. James AME to • Tina Marche Spaulding VD on SDT. • Shane James Moran R to SP 79/60 re- Jr. Ave. in Whiteville. Register consume alcohol passenger area; POM - pos- SMTC-denied. Issue show cause. duced to IE. Cost. session of marijuana; PV - probation viola- by contacting case manager celebrate usher ministry • Angel Strickland G of SC. 48 hours • Matthew Scott Phillips R to FTSSS/FRL tion; PW - prosecuting witness; PWISD - pos- St. James AME Church CCJ/30 days unsupervised probation, cost, reduced to IE. Cost. 20 days to pay. $20 install- Amber Bellamy, Alisha Love session with intent to sell/deliver (marijuana First MBC to hold $220 attorney fee, $60 appointment fee. Pay ment fee. or Jamika Lynch at 642-0633. will celebrate its 71st usher or cocaine); PWISDM - possession with intent w/i 30 days, if not paid by 12-3-14 report to Co- • Ronnie William Potts R to SP 87/60 re- Sunday worship services to sell/deliver/manufacture (marijuana or lumbus County jail at 7 p.m. to serve 48 hours. duced to 74/60. $25 fine, cost. ministry Sunday, Jan. 25 at 4 cocaine); R - responsible; RDE - reckless driv- • Graciela Torres-Diaz charged with NOL. • Johnny Lee Preslar R to SP 75/60 re- First Missionary Baptist p.m. The guest speaker will be ing to endanger; RWDW - robbery with dan- Paid. duced to IE. Cost. Church will hold Sunday wor- gerous weapon; RPO - resisting public officer; • Anthony Shonta Ward G of ML. 10 days • Kourtney Rena Sellers VD on POM >1/2 Yokefellows Prison Rev. Philip A. Blair, pastor of SA - simple assault; SAA - Substance Abuse CCJ/12 months probation, $50 fine, cost. Not to 1 1/2 oz. ship services. There will be two Turner’s Station AME Church Assessment; SC - show cause; SCG - shoplift- go about PW w/o written permission.Pay w/i • Jackie Cribb Sutton VD on ML, SDT. services every first through Ministry seeking ing concealment goods; SDT - second degree 30 days. • Travon J. Thompson R to SP 105/60 re- of Mariette along with his trespass; SDTP - state declines to prosecute; • Antonio Ward G of ML. 10 days CCJ/12 duced to 74/60. Cost. fourth Sunday at 8:30 and 11 participants congregation. All ushers are SFTP - state failure to prosecute; S/F - super- months probation, $50 fine, cost. Not go about • Nathan Cole Watts VD on attempt pur- a.m. vision fee; SMTC - states motion to continue; PW w/o written permission. chase malt beverage/wine by 19/20. Yokefellows Prison Minis- invited to participate in the • Draper Troy Bullard R to SP 77/55 re- The fifth Sunday will be at SP - speeding; TASC - Treatment Alternative • Samantha L. Youngblood R to SP 74/55 try is seeking Christians in annual march. to Street Crime; UFE - uttering forged en- reduced to IE. Cost. duced to IE. Cost. 8:30 a.m. only. dorsement; UFI - uttering forged instrument; • Ferran Daniell Fields R to SP 81/60 re- the Tabor City area to be a The church is located at 225 UUMV - unauthorized use of motor vehicle; District Court in Tabor City duced to 76/60. PJC, cost. VD on FTSP under The church is located at 501 W. Walter Street. UW/LPA - unsealed wine/liquor in passen- 11-14-14 16. Martin Street in Elizabethtown. part of this ministry. ger area; VD - voluntarily dis­missed; VL - • Hope Arnette Anderson VD on ML. • Jerry Lee Lewis Green G of DWLR. 120 For presentation dates call Rev. Dewey C. Farmer Jr. is days NC DOC. NOA-bond remains the same. Cliff E. Freeman Jr. is the dismissed with leave; WC - worthless check; • John Wade Clemons G of NOL. $25 fine, the pastor. WRC - Wildlife Resource Commission; WS cost. Also G of license not in possession and ficti- pastor. 918-4531 or 653-2782. - warrantless searches; WTV - window tinting • Earl Preston Edge G of PDP. 24 hours tious info to officer. Consol with 1st charge. Also G of failure to notify DMV address violation. CCJ-credit for time served, cost, to be entered as civil judgement. Also G of POM up to 1/2 change. Consol with 1st charge. District Court in Whiteville oz. Consolidate. • Kareem Sham Henderson R to SP 70/55 10-29-14 • Frankie Jernigan VD on felony larceny reduced to IE. Cost. VD on SP 78/55, fail carry • Brianna Masha Boone VD on threaten- of MV. valid drivers license. ing phone call. SMTC-denied, no PW. • Miranda Lynn Kettler G of B&E reduced • Clude Clent Huston R to FWSB-driver Radel Delon Brown G of DWLR reduced to to 2nd degree trespass. SDT, 24 hours CCJ-ac- reduced to rear seat. $10 fine. NOL. PJC, cost, strike FTA fee. tive sentence, payment of cost, reduce to civil • Rachel Eileen Kite VD on sell/buy lot- • Justin Wayne Coleman VD on ERC/T. judgement-credit for time served. tery ticket <18. Complied. • Dayshena Karee Reaves G of B&E re- • Andrew Berna McDuffie G of consume • Richard Edward Hayes VD on simple duced to 2nd degree trespass. SDT, 24 hours malt beverage/wine off premises, permit. possession Schedule V CS. CCJ-active sentence, payment of cost, to be $100 fine, cost. Pay w/i 30 days. $20 install- • Jeramie Heustess G of FTRRP. 4 days entered as civil judgement. ment fee. CCJ-credit 4 days. • Fernando A. Sandoval G of EPS reduced • Shane James Moran R to SP 79/60 re- • Dannielle Shav Hinson VD on 2 counts to IE. Cost and installment fee. 14 days to pay. duced to IE. Cost. felony trafficking opium or heroin. Per plea. VD on improper turn. • Matthew Scot Phillips R to FTSSS/FRL • James Crawford Johnson G of PDP. 10 • Timothy Jason Spivey charged with reduced to IE. Cost. 20 days to pay, $20 install- days NC DOC. NOL. MTCD-denied. ment fee. • Alfonzo Patrick Jones aka Sylvester • Barrett Strickland VD on ML. Per resti- • Ronnie William Potts R to SP 87/60 re- Brown Jr. G of DWLR. 30 days CCJ-credit tution paid. duced to 74/60. $25 fine, cost. 26 days. G of DWLR. Consol with 1st charge. • Nathan Elisha Tyler VD on SDT. Per PW. • Johnny Lee Preslar R to SP 75/60 re- Also G of DWLR. • Donald Lee Vereen G of AWDW. MT duced to IE. Cost. • Anthony Scott Logan VD on 2 counts dis- dismiss denied. 20 days CCJ-credit for time • Kourtney Rena Sellers VD on POM >1/2 charge firearm city limits, AWDW, 2 counts served. to 1 1/2 oz. IPP. MTC-denied. No PW. • Jackie Cribb Sutton VD on ML, SDT. • Justin Linwood Long VD on show cause. District Court in Whiteville • Travon J. Thompson R to SP 105/60 re- Complied. 11-14-14 duced to 74/60. Cost. • Nathaniel Monroe VD on DWLR not im- • Raymond Brad Barfield VD on AOF. • Nathan Cole Watts VD on attempt pur- paired rev. Complied. SMTC-denied. VD on IPP. Show cause on PW. chase malt beverage/wine by 19/20. • Brandon Blake Moore VD on ML. SMTC- • Curtis Demetri Gowans VD on AOF. • Draper Troy Bullard R to SP 77/55 re- denied, no PW. SMTC-denied. Show cause victim. duced to IE. Cost. • Garris Nobles VD on felony sell/deliver • Kinston Levon Green VD on AOF. SMTC- • Ferran Daniell Fields R to SP 81/60 re- Schedule II CS. SMTC-denied, Attorney ob- denied. VD on CT. duced to 76/60. PJC, cost. VD on FTSP under jects to continue. • Cornulius Jamel Watts VD on AOF. C&F. 16. • Sammy Greg Nobles G of DWI. 60 days Mieshia Robinson is to pay court cost w/i 5 • Maurice Jason Webb VD on felony extra- CCJ/18 months probation, $200 fine, cost. days for lying. dition/fugitive other state. NON OP MV. Pay w/i 90 days. Comply w/rec- • Antwon Russell Alford VD on CT, ABPG. • Cheron Dewayne White G of WTV. $25 ommended treatment on assesment. Violate Stephanie Lennon is to pay court cost w/i 30 fine, cost. Pay by 12-3, $20 installment fee. VD no NC laws, .15 BAC, interlock, 24 hours com- days for lying. on DWLR not impaired rev, possess stolen munity service plus fee. goods/property, PDP. • Stephone Miquel Sims VD on AWDW, District Court in Whiteville • Vontine Bellamy charged with PV. discharge firearm in city, 2 counts IPP. SMTC- 11-17-14 • Cami Danielle McPherson charged with denied. No PW. VD on ABPG, felony 2 counts • Tontanesha C. Bellamy VD on ML, lar- PWISDM Schedule II CS, maintain vehicle/ AWDW intent to kill. ceny by changing price tag. dwelling place cs. • Keisha Washington VD on POM up to 1/2 • Joshua Seth Cartret VD on unsafe move- • Brittany M. Lane R to 2 counts SP 75/60 oz. Assessment. ment. reduced to IE. $25 fine, cost. Strike FTA, fee. • Edward James Worley admits MPV. 10 • Brittany Kaye Clewis G of ML. 10 days VD on DWLR. days CRV, probation term once complete. CCJ. VD on SDT. • Clarissa Colton VD on ML. Restitution. District Court in Whiteville District Court in Whiteville • Kelvin Leon Manning G of felony B&E. 11-25-14 10-30-14 $100 fine, 30 days/12 months supervised pro- • Eric Levon Black G of POC/CAPA. 4 • Larry Dewayne Berry G of FWSB-driver bation. days active/time served. CCJ. VD on RPO. reduced to rear seat. $10 fine. • Eric Foy Marshburn VD on show cause. • Patrick Wesley Brown VD on AOF. • Kathryn King Caufield R to SP 75/60 re- • Cory Anthony Miller charged with PV. • Sherry Daniels Brown VD on 2 counts duced to IE. Cost. 30 days to pay. Terminate probation. P.O. to prepare order. SA. • Kayla Derica Gowans VD on FTSP under • James Marshall Mishue charged with • Amanda Moody Davis VD on SP 62/45. • Tiffany Suzan Elliott VD on PV. Bess to do order. • Timotny Wayne Ezzell charged with Boys & Girls Homes seek MPV. Remit sup. fees terminate. Danielle to do order. • Kimberly Brooke Gore VD on SA. foster and adoptive homes • Brandon Letrel Graham admits-acti- vates sentence no modification. 60 days. How do you define dedica- families give children the best • Edith Graham VD on FTRRP. • John Paul Hayes G of felony maintain tion? Boys & Girls Homes feels possible chance to grow and vehicle/dwelling/place CS. • Michael Dwayne Hodgin VD on ESS, fail- that their foster and/or adop- heal but unfortunately, there ure to apply for new title, D/AMVNR. tive parents are the epitome of are not enough foster families • Rhonda Spivey Huggins VD on DWLR impaired rev. dedication. to go around. • Arthur D. Jackson VD on 2 counts Foster parents are volun- Foster parenting is not easy. FTRRP. • Christopher H. Jacobs VD on MPV. Ter- teers from the community who Boys & Girls Homes of NC minate successful. PO violation. open their homes and provide carefully evaluates, orients, • Luciana Kinlaw VD on FTRRP. • Tara Shawn Little aka Tara Shawn Little 24-hour love and care to abused and trains new foster parents. VD on fictitious info to officer. DWLR not im- and neglected children. These This helps to ensure that the paired rev. NOL-PJC, 20 days, $20 installment fee. Strike FTA’s. nurturing, caring, responsible family and the home meet state • Danielle L. Mallett G of ML. 3 days CCJ, parents are the missing pieces and agency requirements. The credit for time served. VD on DWLR. • Paul William McCollum G of ML, at- in foster children’s lives. The children who need families are tempted larceny, DWLR. 120 days active, civil absence of devoted and loving there – but where are the foster judgement on restitution. • Paul William McCollum G of ML, DWLR. caregivers is what makes fos- parents? It used to be that there • Kyle Eccles McGuff R to SP 80/55 re- duced to 64/55. Costs. ter care a necessity for more were some children were hard • Justin Raymon McInnis G of NOL. 20 than 14,000 children in North to place, but it is really that days active-time served. VD on FTRS. • Sidney Dale Nobles G of CT. 30 days/18 Carolina. homes - good homes - are hard months supervised probation, $100 fine, $165 The Boys & Girls Homes of to find. attorney fee, $60 appointment fee. $20 install- ment fee. SAA. Not violate any NC laws, not N.C. Campus, Girls Activity For more information con- go about PW unless requested. Center, is located at 400 Flem- tact LeAnne Etheridge Graham • Sherill Denise Rose R to SP in school zone reduced to IE. $25 fine, costs, 30 days to ington Drive, Lake Waccamaw. at 877-211-5322, (910) 646-3083, p a y. Many of the licensed foster/ ext. 217, or leanne.graham@ • Boggan Inman Sellers G of simple pos- sess Schedule VI CS. 5 days CCJ-time served. adoptive homes are filled to bghnc.org. • Clarence Lav Stephens VD on ML. In capacity and many are over- Even though you may not Def. • Jackie Ervin Sumpter VD on DWLR not crowded. Like many foster think so now, you could be the impaired rev., operate vehicle no insurance, D/AMVNR. care agencies, Boys & Girls one who can make a difference • Kyle Brannon Tucker G of CCG. $100 Homes finds itself with more to wonderful kids who deserve fine, cost. 30 days to pay. $20 installment fee. Weapon to be surrendered to SFF. VD on flee/ children needing temporary compassion, friendship, and en- elude arrest W/MV. Per plea. substitute family care than couragement. It will change, at • Cyial Lawerence Burton charged with contempt. Censured for contemp and purged skilled and caring foster fami- the very least, two lives - yours by explanation. lies to meet that need. 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