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WE BUY JUNK CARS or unwanted cars, trucks, etc... Paying top $$ for anything. 910-770-3131.*

PUBLIC AUCTION SATURDAY, April 7th @ 9am. 1916 Sulphur Springs Rd. Shelby, NC (2) Honda 4 Wheelers, 2012 Raised Golf Cart, Horse Buggy, Forklift, SkyJack, Quantity of Tools. See Website 704-791-8825 ncaf5479 www.ClassicAuctions.com

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FOR SALE - DACHSHUND PUP-PIES. 2 males, 2 females. Call 910-840-1869.

RAY’S USED FURNITURE 2.5 miles from 701 by BEMC, Hwy

130. Living rooms & dining rooms, bedrooms, tables, chairs, & more. We buy used furniture & do estate sales! Open 9am-6pm. Call 910-840-5356

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LOOKING FOR EQUIPMENT Operators and Laborers. Drug Test Required. Rufus Young Construction, Inc. 910-770-3332.

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WELLONTON APARTMENT needs part time maintenance/caretaker. 22 hrs wk. Must have vehicle & must pass criminal background check. Call 910-654-3067

MED AIDE- 7P - 7A. Must be certi-fied for skilled level of careLPN 7 pm-7am and 7 am-7pmRN part time house 7 pm - 7 amCNA 11 pm -7 am. Hiring bonuses for qualified candi-dates and qualifying positions.Apply in person at Shoreland, 200 Flowers Pridgen Dr. Whiteville.

PREMIER LIVING & REHAB CENTER- Lake WaccamawFull-Time Positions Available:LPNs - Days & Nights- 8 hr & 12 hr. shiftsRNs - Days & Nights- 8 hr & 12 hr. shiftsCNAs - Days, Evenings, Nights- 7.5 hr. shiftsShift differentials - nights & weekendsFull benefits package offered; Health, dental, vision and supplemental insur-ances, Paid-Time Off, Holiday Pay, Nurse On-Call Pay.Part-Time and PRN positions also available.Competitive Pay Rates!Apply in person to: 106 Cameron St., Lake Waccamaw or email resume to: gparn@premierlivingnc.com

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LOCAL LONG TERM established business for sale due to age of owner. Only serious inquiries call 910-234-0883 between 1pm-4pm.

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2008 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, auto, 82K miles. Excellent con - dition. Clean Car Fax. $18,500. Call 640-7467.

205 FREIGHT LINER 18 wheeler and trailer. Good condition. Low miles. 910-654-5883 after 8 pm.

1995 JEEP WRANGLER Rio Grande Edition, 5 speed overdrive, red w/tan soft top. $4,500. Call 910-770-2614.

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2005 Harley Super Glide, $7,500, negotiable. 30,000 miles. Never wrecked, Extra clean, new tires. One owner. 910-654-4440.

CLUB GOLF CART, gas powered. No rear seat. $2,500. Call 770-2614.

****Publisher’s Notice****Equal Housing

OpportunityAll real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, North Carolina and Columbus Fair Housing Law which makes it illegal to advertise any pref-erence, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preferences, limitation or discrimina-tion. We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372.

3 BR, 2 ba house, James B White Hwy N. Completely remodeled with garage. $120,000. 910-914-1384.

735 Washington St, Whiteville. 1776 sq ft, 3BR, 2 bath brick, stor - age bldg, 2 carports, generator. $115,000. Call 910-642-5405

BY OWNER - 3 br, 2 full bath brick Ranch house, Located on Nancy St., Lake Waccamaw, over 1/2 acre. Attached carport. $140,000. Call 252-327-1122.

HALLSBORO HOUSE for sale by Owner 1 acre, 2 BR, 1 bath, din-ing, kitchen, utility room. Completely remodeled Asking $55,000 Call 654-3392. Ready to move in

RESTAURANT & 2.32+/-Acres & Road Tractors, Trailers, Backhoes & More. Real Estate is Online w/Bid Center, Ending 4/10 at 12pm, Per-sonal Prop. is Online Only, Ending 4/10 at 2pm, ironhorseauction.com, 800.997.2248, NCAL 3936

****Publisher’s Notice****Equal Housing

OpportunityAll real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, North Carolina and Columbus Fair Housing Law which makes it ille-gal to advertise any preference, limita-tion, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention

to make any such preferences, limitation or discrimination. We will not knowingly accept any

advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372.

2 BR HOME. 3 miles to shopping, very clean newly painted. $525 month. Call 910-642-6481

3 BR, 1 bath home with carport in Whiteville. Deposit & references required. $650 mo. 910-640-2597

3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Whiteville. Please call nine10-four70-240zero. No text.

3 BEDROOM, 1 bath brick home for rent. $700 month. References and deposit required. Call 910-368-6652.

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath house for rent, near Williams School. $750 rent. Good condition & good neighbor-hood. Application, references, & $750 deposit required. No pets. Call 910-234-9273.

APARTMENT FOR RENT Hallsboro 2 BR very spacious, CH/A J.L. Pow-ell & Co., Inc. 642-4049.

APARTMENT FOR RENT Whiteville 2 BR very spacious, CH/A J.L. Pow-ell & Co., Inc. 642-4049.

AVAILABLE NOW - 1 & 2 bedroom apartment for rent in Whiteville. All utilities included. Central heat/air. Completely renovated. Very nice loca-tion. $850 & $950 per month. All appli-ances. Some furniture if needed. Call Clint Grainger 910-234-4676.

Cypress Village Apartments 197 Orange St., Fair Bluff, N.C.

1 and 2 bedrooms with Handicap accessible units available.

Laundry facilities + Community room **24 hour maintenance**

Section 8 Assistance Available Income Restrictions may apply

Seniors 62 years and older 910-649-7971

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FURNISHED 2ND FLOOR, 1 BR. apartment near Courthouse. $600/mo.; plus electric. No pets. Call 910-642-2409

2 BEDROOM MOBILE HOME for rent. Located in Eastover Park White-ville. JL Powell. Call 642-4049.

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH DOUBLE-WIDE, Whitehall Road. Very nice. Partly furnished. No pets. $600 month, plus deposit. References required. Call after 6 pm. 840-6032.

7 OFFICES, conference room, kitch-en, cafe, 3 bath, downtown Whiteville. Newly remodeled. March 2018. 919-578-1663 or 910-445-1799

COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR rent 40x90 Body Shop. 9 C.O. Moss Rd., Whiteville. $850 month. 910-579-1996.

COMMERCIAL LEASE 5,000 sq ft commercial building for lease in Bolton. Call 910-770-0428 for details

County of Columbus Request for Proposals

Administration and Technical Services

The County of Columbus has submit-ted an application for DRA-17 fund-ing to the N.C. Department of Emer-gency Management. The County intends to select a qualified consul-tant to provide Administration and Technical services for the DRA-17 program. Any awards pursuant to the procurement are contingent upon receipt and approval of Grant Agree-ment documents.All qualified firms are invited to sub-mit proposals for these Adminis-tration and Technical services. All qualified interested firms should contact Gail Edwards, Assistant to the Manager, at the County Manag-ers Office for a copy of the Request for Proposals. Proposals must be received by the deadline of April 12, 2018 at 5:00 PM.This program is funded with $1,000,000 in DRA-17 funds which

represents 100% of the total proj-ect costs.SMALL AND/OR MINORITY FIRMS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTU-NITY PROVIDEREsta información está disponible en español o cualquier otro lenguaje a petición. Póngase en contacto con Gail Edwards en 910-653-3548 o en 111 Washington Street, Whiteville NC 28472 de alojamiento para esta solicitud.Amon McKenzie, Chairman Columbus County CommissionersEEO EmployerMarch 29, 2018

Notice of Public Hearing

Whiteville Planning Board

The Whiteville Planning Board will hold a public hearing as follows:Date: April 9, 2018Time: 12:30 p.m. or as soon thereaf-ter as the agenda will allowMeeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, 24 Hill PlazaZoning Text Amendment: Request from staff to amend §155.065 Table of Permitted Uses and §155.107 Table of Regulations for Conditional Uses for Signs, Outdoor Advertising.Citizens interested in the proposal are invited to attend and participate in the public hearing. Changes may be made in the above proposal as a result of debate, objection, or dis-cussion.Robert LewisCity of WhitevillePlanning Director910-640-1380March 29, April 5, 2018

Notice of SaleIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS-TICEOF NORTH CAROLINASUPERIOR COURT DIVISIONCOLUMBUS COUNTY16SP145IN THE MATTER OF THE FORE-CLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JEFFREY L. BOWEN DATED JULY 15, 2011 AND RECORD-ED IN BOOK 1012 AT PAGE 794 IN THE COLUMBUS COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINAUnder and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-ref-erenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to per-form the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:00AM on April 11, 2018 the fol-lowing described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Columbus Coun-ty, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:Lying in Tatum Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, containing 1.00 acres, more or less, total (0.91 acres, more or less, after excluding the portion within the State Road right of way), said tract being set for and delineated upon a plat for Sha-ron Bowen, dated June 25, 1995, pre-pared by Billy H. Duncan, R. L. S., and being set for and delineated upon said plat as follows:To arrive at the beginning point, begin at a point marked by an existing nail at the centerline intersection of S.R. 1504 and S.R. 1512, proceed on a tie line South 52 degrees 33 minutes 16 seconds East 354.89 feet to a point marked by a nail in the center-line of S.R. 1504, said point marking the Westernmost corner of the tract herein described and being the point and place of beginning. FROM SAID BEGINNING POINT SO LOCATED, proceed North 42 degrees 08 min-utes 06 seconds East (passing a point marked by an iron on the State Road right of way at 30 feet) a total dis-tance of 310 feet to a point marked by an iron; thence proceed South 50 degrees 55 minutes 04 seconds East 151.36 feet to a point marked be an iron; thence proceed South 49 degrees 54 minutes 00 seconds West 55.50 feet to a point marked by an existing iron; thence proceed South 44 degrees 08 minutes 30 seconds West (passing an existing iron on the State Road right of way at 221.16 feet) a total distance of 254.50 feet to a point marked by an existing PK nail located in the centerline of S.R. 1504 (this point marks the Southwest corner of Lot #1 as set forth in Deed Book 410, Page 329 Seconds Tract); thence proceed to a point marked by a nail in the centerline of S.R. 1504 North 51 degrees 34 minutes 13 seconds West 135.01 feet to a point marked be a nail in the centerline of S.R. 1504, this being the point and place of beginning. All bearings mag-netic North (Plat Book 7, Page 108).The tract herein described as a por-tion of Lot #1 of the Joseph Wilbur Brown division. For Deed reference see Secon tract of Deed recorded in Book 410, Page 329, Columbus County Registry.And Being more commonly known as: 6102 Princess Ann Rd, Evergreen, NC 28438

The record owner(s) of the proper-ty, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jeffrey L. Bowen.The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized rep-resentative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any repre-sentation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associ-ated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remain-ing amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING.Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur-ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant resid-ing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchas-er. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.The date of this Notice is March 5, 2018.Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. EllsSubstitute Trustee10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400Charlotte, NC 28216704-333-8107http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/16-083861March 29, April 5, 2018

Notice of SaleSelf Storage of Whiteville, will hold a public sale to dispose of various items of personal property, pursuant to the assertion of a lien for rental at Self Storage of Whiteville facility. Items will be sold individually and in bulk.Sale will be conducted at Self Stor-age facility located at:2525 James B White Hwy, 701 NWhiteville, NCDate of Sale: March 31st, 2018Time of Sale: 9:00 AMItems to be sold: Personal belongings and furnishing belonging to:08 Ronald McKoy102 Patricia Robinson130 William Dean Jackson16 Dominique Nealey17 William Robinson33 Frank Pittman53 Sequanna Moore55 Fredrick Rose56 Stephanie Cartrette Waley59 Sue Miller60 Joseph Gore99 Gordon Mattingly132 Anthony ButlerSelf Storage of WhitevilleMarch 22, 26, 29, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUS IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS-TICESUPERIOR COURT DIVISIONFIL NO.: 18E117IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GEORGE CURTIS FLYNN JR.Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of GEORGE CURTIS FLYNN JR, deceased, late of Columbus County, North Carolina, the under-signed hereby notify all persons hav-ing claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to it on or before the 5th day of July, 2018, or this notice shall be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immedi-ate payment. This the 29th day of March, 2018. JUDY FLYNNAdministratrix of the Estate of GEORGE CURTIS FLYNN JRDeceased4941 Old Stage HighwayRiegelwood, NC 28456Telephone 910-840-4537Matthew J. TedderAttorneys for the Estate110 West Nance StreetWhiteville, NC 28472 Telephone: 910-642-8147March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018

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taking applications on:1, 2 and 3 bedroom units.Laundry center, exercise

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Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUSIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 17 CV 1357COUNTY OF COLUMBUS,PlaintiffvsAMORESHAUDA GOINS KINGSLEY, BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, Judgmentholder (Lien-holder);DefendantsNOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body politic incorporate of the State of North Carolina, is exercising its power and authority to assess, levy and col-lect taxes against real and personal property located within its boundar-ies in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Default Judgment and Order of Sale entered on the 22nd day of February, 2018 and is foreclosing on the follow-ing land of AMORESHAUDA GOINS KINGSLEY in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 22nd day of February, 2018, William E. Wood has been appointed Commissioner with the authority to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Colum-bus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the 12th day of April, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate:Lying and being in Welches Creek Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:BEGINNING at a stake on the North margin of the Spaulding Road in the West edge of Farmers Branch, and runs with the North margin of said Spaulding Road, South 85 degrees and 30 minutes West 7 chains and 28 links to a crook in said road; thence North 81 degrees and 30 minutes West 2 chains and 81 links to the intersection of the Hallsboro and Elkton Road; thence crossing said Hallsboro and Elkton Road; South 88 degrees and 30 minutes West 8 chains and 29 links to a stake in the North margin of said Spaulding Road, it being the corner of the Masonic Lodge; thence with the line of said Lodge North 19 degrees 15 minutes West 3 chains and 13 links to a stake corner of said Lodge, thence North 38 degrees and 15 minutes East 4 chains and 23 links to a stake in the edge of a ditch, it being McIver Spaulding’s corner; thence with his line a ditch North 30 degrees and 15 minutes East 2 chains and 25 links to a crook in said ditch; thence North 62 degrees East 5 chains and 12 links to a crook in said ditch; thence with said ditch North 31 degrees and 15 minutes East 3 chains to a stake and gum pointers in the South margin of School House Road; thence with the South margin of said road North 81 degrees East 12 chains and 10 links to a stake in the South margin of said road; thence South 10 degrees West 15 chains and 55 links to the BEGIN-NING, and containing 17 acres, more or less, and being the tract of land conveyed to Lemuel Spauld-ing, by C.C. Spaulding and wife, by Deed dated March 29, 1937, which Deed is hereby made a part of this description.Being the same as conveyed by Lemuel Spaulding, single, to Pearlie Newell, by Deed dated April 3, 1937, recorded in Book 149, Page 180, Columbus County Registry.For chain of title, see Deeds recorded in Book 252, Page 151; Book 801, Page 644; Book 801, Page 931; Book 926, Page 905; Book 935, Page 344; and Book 971, Page 355, all referenc-es to the Columbus County Registry.Being the same property conveyed by Bernard Newell Goins, single, and Sadie Davis Graham and hus-band, James E. Graham, to Amore-shauda Goins Kingsley, by Deed dated Amoreshauda Goins Kingsley, by Deed dated October 18, 2016, recorded in Book 1143, Page 94, Columbus County Registry.LESS AND EXCEPT those properties previously conveyed in Deed Book 158, Page 211; Deed Book 228, Page 82; and Book 684, Page 607, all references being to the Columbus County Registry.The property to be offered pursu-ant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commissioner nor the County of Columbus, nor the officers, direc-tors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Commissioner or the County of Columbus make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibili-ties or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condi-tion expressly are disclaimed.Also, this property is being sold free and clear of all taxes, special assess-ments, prior liens or encumbrances of record against said property except as may have priority under Federal or State Law, if any.A cash deposit of 20% of the pur-chase price, or $750 whichever is

greater, will be required at the time of the sale with the balance remaining due to be paid in full by cash or cer-tified funds at the Office of the Com-missioner within three (3) days after the entry of the Judgment of Confir-mation by the Clerk of Court.Hearing before the Honorable Amy W. Pridgen, Assistant Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus County, North Carolina was held in connection with this foreclosure on the 22nd day of February, 2018 at which time Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized this fore-closure sale as required by statute.This the 22nd day of March, 2018.WILLIAM E WOODCOMMISSIONER100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901March 29 & April 5, 2018

Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUSIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 17 CV 1081COUNTY OF COLUMBUS andTOWN OF FAIR BLUFF,PlaintiffsvsGRACE NIXON; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES NIXON, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CYNTHIA HENRY,DefendantsNOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the TOWN OF FAIR BLUFF as bodies politic incorporate of the State of North Carolina, are exercising their power and authority to assess, levy and collect taxes against real and personal property located within their boundaries in accordance with the laws of the State of North Caro-lina and the Default Judgment and Order of Sale entered on the 22nd day of February, 2018 and is foreclos-ing on the following land of GRACE NIXON, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JAMES NIXON, JR. and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF CYNTHIA HENRY in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 22nd day of February, 2018, William E. Wood has been appoint-ed Commissioner with the author-ity to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Columbus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:20 o’clock p.m. on the 12th day of April, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the fol-lowing described real estate:Lying and being in the Town of Fair Bluff, Fair Bluff Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as fol-lows:TRACT ONE: Being all of Lot 1, Sec-tion II of the Meares-Small Subdivi-sion as that subdivision is described on a survey recorded in Plat Book 50, Page 71, Columbus County Reg-istry, with that plat being incorpo-rated herewith by reference for fur-ther certainty of description of Lot 1, Section II.Subject to any existing rights of way and easements.Being the same property conveyed by Carl W. Meares and wife, Miden H. Meares, et al., to James Nixon, Jr., by Deed dated October 19, 2007, recorded in Book 910, Page 1, Columbus County Registry.TRACT TWO: Being all of Lot 2 and Lot 3, Section II of the Meares-Small Subdivision as that subdivision is described on a survey recorded in Plat Book 50, Page 71, Columbus County Registry, with that plat being incorporated herewith by reference for further certainty of description of Lot 2 and of Lot 3, Section II.Subject to any existing rights of way and easements.Being the same property conveyed by Carl W. Meares and wife, Miden H. Meares, et al., to James Nixon, Jr., and Cynthia Henry by Deed dated April 19, 2002, recorded in Book 688, Page 680, Columbus County Registry.The property to be offered pursu-ant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commissioner nor the County of Columbus, nor the officers, direc-tors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Commissioner or the County of Columbus make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibili-ties or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condi-tion expressly are disclaimed.Also, this property is being sold free and clear of all taxes, special assess-ments, prior liens or encumbrances of record against said property except as may have priority under Federal or State Law, if any.A cash deposit of 20% of the pur-chase price, or $750 whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale with the balance remaining due to be paid in full by cash or cer-tified funds at the Office of the Com-missioner within three (3) days after the entry of the Judgment of Confir-mation by the Clerk of Court.

Hearing before the Honorable Amy W. Pridgen, Assistant Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus County, North Carolina was held in connection with this foreclosure on the 22nd day of February, 2018 at which time Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized this fore-closure sale as required by statute.This the 22nd day of March, 2018.WILLIAM E WOODCOMMISSIONER100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901March 29 & April 5, 2018

Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUSIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 17 CV 1505COUNTY OF COLUMBUS,PlaintiffvsSHAWN MULLINS; PAMELA MUL-LINS,DefendantsNOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body politic incorporate of the State of North Carolina, is exercising its power and authority to assess, levy and col-lect taxes against real and personal property located within its boundar-ies in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Default Judgment and Order of Sale entered on the 2nd day of February, 2018 and is foreclosing on the fol-lowing land of SHAWN MULLINS and PAMELA MULLINS in order to satis-fy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 2nd day of February, 2018, William E. Wood has been appointed Commissioner with the authority to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Colum-bus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:00 o’clock noon on the 5th day of April, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate:Lying and being in Welches Creech Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:And being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING on an exist-ing nail in the centerline of SR #1719, said nail being the Southeast corner of the White Troy Estate as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 32, records of Columbus County, NC. Said nail also being the Northeast corner of the aforesaid larger tract as recorded in Deed Book 293, Page 420, records of Columbus County, NC. Proceed from said beginning point along the centerline of a curve of SR #1719, the following chords of said curve: South 54 degrees 30 minutes 45 seconds West 107.22 feet to a nail; thence continue with said centerline South 48 degrees 32 minutes 00 sec-onds West 148.64 to a nail and said centerline; continuing with said cen-terline South 41 degrees 01 minutes 30 seconds West 103.15 feet to a nail and said centerline; thence continue said centerline South 35 degrees 46 minutes 44 seconds West 80 feet to an existing nail in said centerline, said nail being in the South line of the aforesaid larger tract; thence with the South line of the aforesaid larger tract South 73 degrees 28 minutes 00 seconds West 301.94 feet to an existing axle, the Southwest corner of the aforesaid larger tract; thence with the West line of the aforesaid larger tract North 2 degrees 05 minutes 54 seconds East 217.80 feet to an exist-ing iron, the Northwest corner of the aforesaid larger tract; thence North 73 degrees 52 minutes 56 seconds East 619.40 feet with the North line of the aforesaid tract to the point of BEGIN-NING, containing 2.03 acre, total, 1.76 acre excluding highway right of way. All bearing are magnetic North 1970, description compile from previ-ous surveys and plats, and deeds of record by Billy M. Duncan.Being a portion of that larger tract conveyed by Margaret B. Collins Cleaton and husband, O.W. Cleaton, to Hilton Lee McKoy, by Deed dated July 12, 1976, recorded in Book 293, Page 420, Columbus County Registry.Being the same property conveyed by Hilton Lee McKoy and wife, Wil-lie M. McKoy, to Shawn Mullins and wife, Pamela Mullins, by Deed dated November 30, 2000, recorded in Book 636, Page 943, Columbus County Registry.The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commis-sioner nor the County of Columbus, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized rep-resentatives of either the Commis-sioner or the County of Columbus make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety con-ditions existing in, on, at, or relat-ing to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.Also, this property is being sold free and clear of all taxes, special assess-ments, prior liens or encumbrances of record against said property except

as may have priority under Federal or State Law, if any.A cash deposit of 20% of the pur-chase price, or $750 whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale with the balance remaining due to be paid in full by cash or cer-tified funds at the Office of the Com-missioner within three (3) days after the entry of the Judgment of Confir-mation by the Clerk of Court.Hearing before the Honorable Amy W. Pridgen, Assistant Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus County, North Carolina was held in connection with this foreclosure on the 2nd day of February, 2018 at which time Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized this fore-closure sale as required by statute.This the 15th day of March, 2018.WILLIAM E WOODCOMMISSIONER100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901March 22 & 29, 2018

Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUSIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISIONFILE NO.: 17 CV 737COUNTY OF COLUMBUS,PlaintiffvsCHASE CAULDER LONG; JESSICA BROOKE LONG,DefendantsNOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body politic incorporate of the State of North Carolina, is exercising its power and authority to assess, levy and collect taxes against real and personal property located within its boundaries in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Default Judgment and Order of Sale entered on the 26th day of February, 2018 and is foreclosing on the following land of CHASE CAUL-DER LONG and JESSICA BROOKE LONG in order to satisfy the prop-erly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 26th day of February, 2018, William E. Wood has been appointed Commissioner with the authority to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Colum-bus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:10 o’clock p.m. on the 12th day of April, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate:Lying and being in Whiteville Town-ship, Columbus County, North Car-olina, and being more particularly described as follows:Being all of Lot 1, containing 1.00 acre after excluding the highway right-of-way which lot is fully set forth on a map made by Soles & Walker, Registered Land Surveyors, which map was a division survey for the heirs of Margaret Long Horne and is dated October 25, 1990, and recorded in Plat Book 52, Page 5, Columbus County Registry, with the same being hereby incorporated by reference for more particularity of description.Reference is made to the Last Will and Testament of Margaret Long Horne as the same is located in 90-E-259 in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus County, North Carolina.Being the same property described in Deed in favor of Dallas Grady Long, for his life only, then to his children then living, recorded in Book 416, Page 316, Columbus County Reg-istry,Dallas Grady Long died May 22, 2016, survived by his two children, Chase Caulder Long and Jessica Brooke Long.The property to be offered pursu-ant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commissioner nor the County of Columbus, nor the officers, direc-tors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Commissioner or the County of Columbus make any represen-tation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities aris-ing out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.Also, this property is being sold free and clear of all taxes, special assess-ments, prior liens or encumbranc-es of record against said property except as may have priority under Federal or State Law, if any.A cash deposit of 20% of the pur-chase price, or $750 whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale with the balance remain-ing due to be paid in full by cash or certified funds at the Office of the Commissioner within three (3) days after the entry of the Judgment of Confirmation by the Clerk of Court.Hearing before the Honorable Amy W. Pridgen, Assistant Clerk of Supe-rior Court for Columbus County, North Carolina was held in connec-tion with this foreclosure on the 26th day of February, 2018 at which time Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized

this foreclosure sale as required by statute.This the 22nd day of March, 2018.WILLIAM E WOODCOMMISSIONER100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901March 29 & April 5, 2018

Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUSIN THE GENERAL COURT OFJUSTICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 17 CV 1060COUNTY OF COLUMBUS andTOWN OF LAKE WACCAMAW,PlaintiffsvsBETTY JO SOLES; ALFRED OXE-NDINE, DefendantsNOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS and the TOWN OF LAKE WACCAMAW as bodies politic incorporate of the State of North Carolina, are exer-cising their power and authority to assess, levy and collect taxes against real and personal property located within their boundaries in accor-dance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Default Judg-ment and Order of Sale entered on the 9th day of February, 2018 and is foreclosing on the following land of BETTY JO SOLES and ALFRED OXENDINE in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 9th day of February, 2018, William E. Wood has been appointed Commissioner with the authority to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Columbus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:20 o’clock p.m. on the 5th day of April, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate:Lying and being in Bogue Town-ship, Columbus County, North Car-olina, and being more particularly described as follows:Being all of Lots Numbered 74 and 75 in Block D of Waccamaw Shores Subdivision, as shown and delineat-ed on that certain map of said subdi-vision bearing date of April 23, 1963, registered in Plat Book 8, Page 27, Columbus County Registry. Refer-ence is hereby made to said map and the record thereof for further certainty of description. Lots 74 and 75 are considered lagoon lots. Reference is made to Deed recorded in Book 494, Page 32, Columbus County Registry.Being the same property conveyed to Betty Jo Soles by Deed dated January 3, 2001, recorded in Book 638, Page 946 (Tract Two), Colum-bus County RegistryThe property to be offered pursu-ant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commissioner nor the County of Columbus, nor the officers, direc-tors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Commissioner or the County of Columbus make any represen-tation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities aris-ing out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.Also, this property is being sold free and clear of all taxes, special assess-ments, prior liens or encumbranc-es of record against said property except as may have priority under Federal or State Law, if any.A cash deposit of 20% of the pur-chase price, or $750 whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale with the balance remain-ing due to be paid in full by cash or certified funds at the Office of the Commissioner within three (3) days after the entry of the Judgment of Confirmation by the Clerk of Court.Hearing before the Honorable Amy W. Pridgen, Assistant Clerk of Supe-rior Court for Columbus County, North Carolina was held in connec-tion with this foreclosure on the 9th day of February, 2018 at which time Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized this foreclosure sale as required by statute.This the 15th day of March, 2018.WILLIAM E WOODCOMMISSIONER100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901March 22 & 29, 2018

Notice of Tax Foreclosure Sale

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUSIN THE GENERAL COURT OFJUSTICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 17 CV 1524COUNTY OF COLUMBUS,PlaintiffVs. WILLIAM HAROLD BARTLEY; GLEN-DA H. BARTLEY;

ELLIS MEARES & SON, INC., Ben-eficiary (Lienholder),DefendantsNOTICE is hereby given that the COUNTY OF COLUMBUS as a body politic incorporate of the State of North Carolina, is exercising its power and authority to assess, levy and collect taxes against real and personal property located within its boundaries in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Default Judgment and Order of Sale entered on the 15th day of February, 2018 and is foreclosing on the following land of WILLIAM HAROLD BARTLEY and GLENDA H. BARTLEY in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 15th day of February, 2018, William E. Wood has been appointed Commissioner with the authority to sell the following land at the Courthouse Door, Colum-bus County Courthouse in the City of Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina at 12:10 o’clock p.m. on the 5th day of April, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate:Lying and being in Western Prong Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:All that certain lot or parcel of land identified as Tract 3, containing 17.51 total acres or 17.21 acres, more or less, exclusive of right of way, as shown on that Survey for the Anna R. Hill Estate, Western Prong Township, Columbus County, North Carolina, as prepared by Soles and Walker, P.A., P.L.S., dated February 23, 2000, which plat, recorded in Plat Book 67, Page 38, Columbus County Registry, is referenced for more particularity of the metes and bounds description contained therein.For further chain of title, see the Estate of Anna R. Hill (83-E-29), and Deeds in Book 116, Page 568; Book 156, Pages 559-560; and Book 177, Page 739, Columbus County Regis-try. Also see Map Book 2, Page 70, Lots 5 & 6.Being the same property conveyed by Luther Thomas Hill, et al., to Wil-liam Harold Bartley and wife, Glen-da H. Bartley, by Deed dated Feb-ruary 29, 2000, recorded in Book 616, Page 725, Columbus County Registry.The property to be offered pursu-ant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-ance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commissioner nor the County of Columbus, nor the officers, direc-tors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representatives of either the Commissioner or the County of Columbus make any represen-tation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities aris-ing out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.Also, this property is being sold free and clear of all taxes, special assess-ments, prior liens or encumbranc-es of record against said property except as may have priority under Federal or State Law, if any.A cash deposit of 20% of the pur-chase price, or $750 whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale with the balance remain-ing due to be paid in full by cash or certified funds at the Office of the Commissioner within three (3) days after the entry of the Judgment of Confirmation by the Clerk of Court.Hearing before the Honorable Amy W. Pridgen, Assistant Clerk of Supe-rior Court for Columbus County, North Carolina was held in connec-tion with this foreclosure on the 15th day of February, 2018 at which time Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized this foreclosure sale as required by statute.This the 15th day of March, 2018.WILLIAM E WOODCOMMISSIONER100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901March 22 & 29, 2018

NoticeThe Columbus County Board of Equalization and Review will meet the dates and hours indicated below: Monday, April 2, 2018 Time: 9:30 am-12:00 Noon The meeting will be held in the Columbus County Admin-istrative Bldg. 111 Washington St., Whiteville, NC for the purpose of equalizing the valuation of all proper-ty in the County of Columbus, to the end that such property shall be listed on the tax records at the valuation required by law. Anyone requesting the appearance before the Board of Equalization and Review may obtain request forms from the Columbus County Tax Office, 125A Washing-ton St., Whiteville, NC or by calling 910-640-6635. The Board of Equal-ization and Review will adjourn on April 15, 2018 and in the event of earlier or later adjournment, notice to that effect will be published in this newspapers. Needom G. Hughes, IV Tax Administrator ***This information can be found NCGS 105-322 (Machinery Act) March 26, 29, 2018

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICECOUNTY OF COLUMBUSDISTRICT COURT DIVISIONFILE NO.: 17 CV 1318COUNTY OF COLUMBUS,PlaintiffvsLAURA ANN BRITT; WILLIAM ALLEN BRITT; DEUTSCHE BANK, NATION-AL TRUST COMPANY, Assignee-Ben-eficiary (Lienholder); FIREAWAY FIRE AND SAFETY, INC., Judgmentholder (Lienholder); US FOODS, INC., Judg-mentholder (Lienholder),DefendantsTo LAURA ANN BRITT and WILLIAM ALLEN BRITT, above named Defendants:Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against the Defendants LAURA ANN BRITT and WILLIAM ALLEN BRITT and naming you as a Defen-dant has been filed in the above enti-tled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Tax Fore-closure for the collection of past due Columbus County, NC property taxes.You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 25th day of April, 2018, said date being 40 days from the first publication of this notice and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 14th day of March, 2018. WILLIAM E. WOODATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5909March 15, 22 & 29, 2018

Section 301 Form of AdvertisementAdvertisement for

BidsSealed proposals for Single Prime Bids will be received until 3:00 pm on April 26, 2018 in Bladen Community College, 7418 NC Hwy 41W, Building 10, Board Room, Dublin, NC 28332, for the construction of the Bladen Community College - Continuing Education Building, Dublin, NC (SCO # 09-07292-03A, NCCCS # 1721), at which time and place bids will be opened and read.

A pre-bid meeting will be held for bid-ders, subcontractors and vendors on April 9, 2018 at 3:00 pm at Bladen Community College, 7418 NC Hwy 41W, Building 20, Classroom 105, Dublin, NC 28332. The meeting will address project scope, descrip-tion, issues, bidding procedures and forms, including MBE forms; answer specific questions; and identify pre-ferred brand alternates. Prime bidders are requested to attend.In accordance with GS133-3 and SCO procedures, the following Owner preferred brand items will be consid-ered as alternates by the Owner for this project:1. Fire Alarm System by Edwards Electronic Systems (EST).Complete plans, specifications and contract documents will be open for inspection in the offices of LS3P. Documents are also available for review in the Hispanic Contractors Association of Carolinas in Raleigh, North Carolina and East Coast Digi-tal, 703 SE Greenville Blvd., Green-ville, NC 27858 or can be obtained electronically on April 2, 2018. Go to http://infoexchange.ls3p.com and login using your e-mail address and “anonymous” as the password. Click on the Bladen Community College - Continuing Education Building Bid Documents download link.The state reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all proposals.Signed: Sanford CainConstruction LiasonBladen Community College (Owner)March 29, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORSHaving qualified as Executor of the Estate of Joseph Arnold Maye, Jr. deceased, late of 7855 Swamp Fox Highway East, Columbus County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the Estate of said decedent to pres-ent them to the undersigned in care of Davies Law, PLLC at 15720 Brix-ham Hill Avenue, Suite 203, Char-lotte, NC 28277 on or before the 25 day of June, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recov-ery. All persons, firms and corpora-tions indebted to the said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This 20th day of March, 2018. Jeanne Arnold Catoe, Executrix c/o Janice L. Davies, Esq., Davies Law, PLLC 15720 Brixham Hill Avenue, Suite 203 Charlotte, NC 28277March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORSHaving qualified as Executrix of the estate of Eric Foy Marshburn, III, deceased, late of Columbus Coun-ty, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against the estate of said decedent to pres-ent them to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment.This the 29th day of March, 2018.Monica Shipman, Executrix of the estate of Eric Foy Marshburn, IIIP.O. Box 1412Whiteville, NC 28472March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINA18-E-37COUNTY OF COLUMBUSThe undersigned, ARDELLA McDON-ALD, has qualified as Executor of the Estate of LUCY C. WILLIAMS, late of Columbus County, and this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the under-signed on or before June 13, 2018, pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the following address:This the 15th day of March, 2018.ARDELLA McDONALD5175 Joe Brown Hwy, NWhiteville, NC 28472C. Greg WilliamsonWilliamson, Walton & Scott, LLPAttorneys at LawP.O. Box 1467Whiteville, NC 28472March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2018.

NOTICE TO CREDITORSSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUSThe undersigned, Patricia Green, has qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Roy Dale Worley, Sr., late of Colum-bus County, and this is to notify all persons having claims against said Estate to present them to the under-signed on or before July 2, 2018 pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 28A-14-1, or this notice shall be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned at the following address:This the 27th day of March, 2018.PATRICIA GREENExecutrix

2803 Hwy. 111Little River, SC 29566Williamson, Walton & Scott, LLPAttorneys at LawP.O. Box 1467Whiteville, NC 28472March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 2018

Public NoticeThe Individuals with Disabilities Edu-cation Act (IDEA-Part B, Public Law 108.446) Project is presently being amended. The Project describes the special education programs that Columbus Charter School proposes for Federal funding for the 2018-2019 School Year. Interested persons are encouraged to review amendments to the Project and make comments concerning the implementation of special education under this Federal Program. All comments will be con-sidered prior to submission of the amended Project to the North Caro-lina Department of Public Instruction in Raleigh, North Carolina. The IDEA-Part B Project is open to the public for review and comments during the week of April 30 through May 4, 2018,

in the office of Steve Smith located at 35 Bacons Way, Whiteville, NC 28472.March 29, April 5, 2018

Vegetative Debris Removal Bid

AnnouncementThe Columbus Soil and Water Con-servation District will receive bids until Friday, April 20, 2018 for debris removal on the following projects; Cove Canal- Section 1 Lumber River- Section 2 Lumber River- Section 3 These bid packets are posted on our website at; http://columbusco.org/Departments/SoilConservation.aspxFor more information, contact the Dis-trict office at 45B Government Com-plex Road, Whiteville, NC or call 910-642-2196 Extension 3.March 26, 29, April 2, 5, 2018

NOTICE TO CREDITORSHaving qualified as Executrix of the estate of Ella Monroe, deceased, late of Columbus County, the under-signed hereby notifies all persons

having claims against the estate of said decedent to present them to the undersigned within three (3) months from the date of the first publication, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immedi-ate payment.This the 15th day of March, 2018.Kelsie S. Lias, Executrix of the estate of Ella MonroePO Box 2232Whiteville, NC 28472March 15, 22, 29, April 5, 2018

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LIBERTY COMMONS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

1402 Pinckney St., Whiteville • 642-4245

Congratulations to Ms. Yvette Overby

Congratulations to Ms. Yvette Overby, Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilita-

tion Center of Columbus County’s Employee of the Month for January 2018. Yvette has been a Certified Nursing Assistant for 18 years and has been employed at Liberty

Commons for 12 years. She recently became a Certified Medication Aide. She is loved by staff, residents and their families. She is truly

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