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recePtioniSt/techniciAn for full time position. Experience not required, but beneficial. Please send resume to Columbus Eye Associates. P.O. Box 1437, Whiteville, NC 28472.

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WE ARE GROWING! Lower Cape Fear Hospice &

LifeCareCenter has the following opening:

Chaplain (Whiteville, NC) - Provides spiritual care services directly to terminally ill patients and their families in a clinical set - ting, and indirectly by way of linkage with local clergy and religious communities. As a member of the IDT, the Chaplain provides consultation with team members about spiritual care issues, and coordinates chaplain services with the team. Provides community education and con - sultation regarding spiritual care and end of life issues and con - cerns, when requested. Responsible for his/her ongoing continuing education, to assure that skills and knowledge are enhanced. Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in theology or divinity, and at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education or its equivalent. Master’s degree pre - ferred. Counseling education is desirable. Professional license/ certification preferred, but not required. At least 2 years of experience in pastoral care, counseling, or the ministry, pref - erably in a health care setting. Email resumes to kimberly.dou - [email protected] or fax to 910-341- 1907. No phone calls. EOE.

XArelto uSerS hAve you had complications due to internal bleed-ing (after January 2012)? If so, you MAY be due financial compensation. If you don’t have an attorney, CALL Injuryfone today! 1-800-419-8268.

corBett timBer comPAnyBuyers of land and timber. We buy pine saw timber, hardwood saw tim-ber, and pulpwood - 5 acres or great-er. Call days 642-2909.

Auction every SAturDAy at 3 pm. 106 N. Railroad St., Clarkton. NCAL 3877.

friDAy & SAturDAy, January 13th & 14th. 8am-2pm. Indoor yard sale. 136 Love Mill Rd. Next to Tractor Sup-ply Whiteville

yArD SAle, SAturDAy, January 14th. 7-12. 723 Love Mill Rd., White-ville. Bike, DVD’s, shirts extra large, & XXL Rain or shine.

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 9m-6pm. Call 910-840-5356

**WilliAmS PiAno Service Tune and repair pianos. Restore grand, upright and self- player pianos and pump organs. We buy and sell pianos. Over 35 years experience. Call 642-3934, 9 a.m. -6 p.m. and 642-0264 nights.

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coAStAl BermuDA hay square bales. No animal waste. Horse qual-ity. 654-4025, 914-1777.

230 Miscellaneous

BlAcK WAlnut lumBer for sale. Call 910-840-1962.

collArDS for eAtinG and for your freezer. Call Ray Floyd 642-2597.

Deer corn for SAle on the cob or shelled. 910-653-3022 or 910-234-0202

15 GenerAl lABorerS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY Openings Pay D.O.E. Call 910-641-0031 or stop by 1727 South Madison StWhiteville, NC 28472.

Drive With uBer. No experience is required, but you’ll need a Smart-phone. It’s fun and easy. For more information, call: 1-800-655-7452

eXPerienceD BoDy mAn need-ed for Joe’s Auto Sales. Call 910-642-0416

ftcc fAyetteville technicAl Community College is now accepting applications for the following posi-tions: Gunsmithing Instructor For detailed information and to apply, please visit our employment portal at: https://faytechcc.peopleadmin.com/ Human Resources Office Phone: (910)678-7342 Internet: http://www.faytechcc.edu An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Autumn Care of Shallotte, a 140 bed, long-term care skilled rehabilitation center is seeking a housekeeper/laundry person. The Housekeeper/laundry performs a variety of general housekeeping and cleaning duties in various areas to maintain the center in a sanitary, safe, attractive, and order-ly condition. Previous housekeeping experience preferred.

Autumn Care of Shallotte, 237 Mulberry St. Shallotte, NC 28459

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little hAnDS DAycAre in Blad-enboro, NC seeking two teachers, 1 fulltime, 1 parttime. Must have cre-dentials, 2 yr degree preferred. Please call 910-648-4249.

mAintenAnce mAn neeDeD Whiteville, 28hrs week, $12hour. Must to able to paint, clean plumb-ing, minor electrical required. Email resume to [email protected] or fax to 910-642-0142

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StePhenS BuilDerS SuPPly in Tabor City has an opening for a salesman/delivery person. This per-son must have a valid drivers license, clean driving record, and a minimum three years experience. NO phone calls, apply in person at Stephen’s Builders Supply located at 100 W. 8th St., Tabor City, NC.

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PUBLIC NOTICEDOCKET NO. SP-8755, SUB 0

APPLICATION OF HARDIN SOLAR, LLCFOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 18, 2016, Hardin Solar, LLC (Applicant), filed an application seeking a certificate of public convenience and neces-sity pursuant to G.S. 62-110.1(a) for construction of an 80-MW solar generating facility to be located at the intersection of Conway Road, Swamp Fox Highway W, and Small Road in Fair Bluff, Columbus County, North Carolina. The Applicant plans to sell the electricity to Duke Energy Progress, LLC.

Details of the application may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Clerk of the North Carolina Utilities Commission, 430 N. Salisbury Street, 5th Floor, Dobbs Building, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603 or 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 or on the Commission’s website at www.ncuc.net.

If a complaint is received within ten days after the last date of the publication of this notice, the Commission will schedule a public hearing to determine whether a certificate should be awarded, will give reasonable no-tice of the time and place of the hearing to the Applicant and to each complaining party, and will require the Ap-plicant to publish notice of the hearing in this newspa-per. If no complaint is received within the time specified above and if the Commission does not order a hearing upon its own initiative, the Commission will enter an order awarding the certificate sought by the Applicant.

Persons desiring to lodge complaints may file state-ments to that effect with the Commission. Such state-ments should reference Docket No. SP-8755, Sub 0 and be addressed as follows: Chief Clerk, North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4325 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300.

Statements may also be directed to Christopher J. Ayers, Executive Director, Public Staff - North Carolina Utilities Commission, 4326 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-4300 or to The Honorable Roy Cooper, Attorney General of North Carolina, 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-9001.

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Oaks VillageApartments

Whiteville, NC

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

Phone (910) 640-3593or visit office at:

1100 Oaks Village Dr.Whiteville, NC 28472

NC TDD 1-800-735-2962This institution is an equal

opportunity provider and employer

Now acceptingapplications for one &

two bedrooms.Rental assistance & handicap units are

subject to availability.

Waccamaw VillageApartments

Lake Waccamaw, NC


Phone (910) 646-4715or visit office at: 403 E. Oak St.Lake Waccamaw, NC 28450






Tabor VillaApartments

Tabor City, NC


Phone (910) 653-2948or visit office at:

400 Green Sea Rd.Tabor City, NC 28463






735 WAShinGton Street . , Whiteville .39 acres. Brick, vinyl trim and windows. 1900 +/- sq. ft. heated space, 3 BR, 2 baths, living, dining, kitchen and utility. 3 outside storage rooms, 2 carports. Many extras. Just lowered price $130,000. Call Sam 910-642-5405.

rePoSSeSSeD moBile homeS. Move in ready. No rent option, but buying could be cheaper than rent! Owner financing on select homes with approved credit. 336-790-0162

lot for SAle: Williams Township/ Mollie area. Large lot, nice commu-nity. Call 910-642-2872 or 653-3582.

31 AcreS WooDeD land for sale - Nakina area, next to high school. A,B,C tracks. Call 910-640-1911.

****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, limi-tation 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 avail-able on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372.

2 BeDroom house for rent in Wil-liams area. $400 per month. $400 deposit. Call 910-840-2878.

2 Br, 1 BAth unfurniSheD house Whiteville City limits. $495 month plus $495 deposit. 910-641-1925.

2 Br, 1 bath home south Whiteville References required. $600 month, $600 deposit. 910-640-2463

3 Br, 2 BAth lake view home at Lake Waccamaw. Reduced rent. Call 910-840-7210

3 Br, 2 BAth, near Whiteville. $600 month. Security deposit and refer-ences required. 910-368-6652 or 910-840-1433.

2 BeDroom APArtment. No pets. Please call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. Call 642-4049.

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

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am-2 pm Professionally Managed by

M & M Properties

2 moBile homeS, 2 br, 2 ba. $500 monthly, $500 deposit. No smoking. No pets. Call 654-5725 leave mes-sage.

3 Br, 2 BAth mobile home. $450 rent, $450 deposit near Cerro Gordo. Call 910-653-3915 or 770-2630.

for rent Downtown Commercial Building. Spacious parking. Call J.L. Powell & Co., Inc. (910) 642-4049.

office SPAce AvAilABle from 500 to 3,000 sq ft. Also retail store front available. Call 910-642-4049

SmAll commerciAl BlDG on 701 in front of Williams Township School. $350 rent. 910-770-1972

notice of Service of Process by

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS-TICECOUNTY OF COLUMBUSDISTRICT COURT DIVISIONFILE NO.: 16 CV 1020COUNTY OF COLUMBUS andTOWN OF SANDYFIELD,Plaintiffsvs CASHA RAYNOR; F&J PROPERTIES, LLC, Beneficiary

(Lienholder); BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Beneficiary (Lienholder),DefendantsTo CASHA RAYNOR above named Defendant:Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against the Defendant CASHA RAYNOR 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 and Town of San-dyfield property taxes.You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 15th day of February, 2017, 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 28th day of December, 2016. WILLIAM E. WOODATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901January 5, 12 & 19, 2017

notice to creDitorSNORTH CAROLINACOLUMBUS COUNTYThe undersigned, WHITNEY JADE STEPHENS, having qualified as Administratrix of the Estate of TERRI LYNN MALPASS STEPHENS, deceased, late of Columbus County, NC, this is to notify all persons hav-ing claims against said Estate to pres-ent them to the undersigned Admin-istratrix on or before March 26, 2017 at Powell & Powell, Attorneys, PO Box 428, Whiteville, NC 28472, or this Notice will be pled in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make imme-diate payment to the undersigned Administratrix.This the 20th day of December, 2016.WHITNEY JADE STEPHENSAdministratrix982 Harrelsonville, Rd.Whiteville, NC 28472c/o J. Coburn PowellPowell & Powell, AttorneysPO Box 428Whiteville, NC 28472Telephone: (910) 642-2728Dec. 22, 29, 2016; Jan. 5, 12, 2017

Autumn cAre of ShAllotte has the following positions available for RN/Treatment Nurse full time all shifts. Excellent benefit package available that includes medical, den-tal, life insurance, 401k, vacation, sick time and incentive programs. Must have active license and be able to practice in NC. Apply in person at

Autumn Care of Shallotte237 Mulberry St., Shallotte, NC.


Autumn cAre of ShAllotte has the following positions available for RN/LPN full time all shifts. Excel-lent benefit package available that includes medical, dental, life insur-ance, 401k, vacation, sick time and incentive programs. Must have active license and be able to practice in NC. Apply in person at

Autumn Care of Shallotte, 237 Mulberry St., Shallotte, NC.


certifieD nurSinG ASSiStAnt- (CNA) - Autumn Care of Shallotte has full-time and part-time- 2nd & 3rd shift C.N.A positions. Performs patient care activities and related ser-vices necessary in caring for the per-sonal needs, safety, and comfort of patients. Please come by our facility and complete an application.

Autumn Care of Shallotte237 Mulberry St. Shallotte, NC 28459


SERVICES

Airline mechAnic trAininG Get FAA certification to fix planes. Approved for military benefits. Finan-cial Aid if qualified. Call Aviation Insti-tute of Maintenance 866-441-6890

meDicAl BillinG & coDinG TRAINEES! Process Insurance claims for Dr’s & Hospitals!! NO EXPERI-ENCE NEEDED! Online Training can get you job ready! 1-888-512-7122 HS Diploma/GED & Computer need-ed. careertechnical.edu/nc

**Watts Backhoe & tree Service*Insured, tree removal, bucket truck, top soil, fill dirt, marl for driveway, land clearing. Free estimates. 640-2463 or mobile 770-0534.

*WArD’S eXcAvAtion*Insured. Lot clearing, demolition, tree removal, crush/run, top soil/sand. Call 910-212-8737 or 910-642-7033.

Bobby hinson constructionLot clearing, pond building, bushhog-ging, lots and hedge rows with mini excavator. Call 640-7606.

lArry hinSon’S BAcKhoeAll types of backhoe work, lot clear-ing, sand, top soil and marl.

Call 654-4503.

97 honDA AccorD stationwagon. Low miles, one owner. $3,450. Call 910-642-6700

****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, limi-tation 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 avail-able on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination, call HUD toll-free at 1-800-765-9372.

MADISON HILL APARTMENTS 206 S. Madison St., Whiteville, NC

One Bedroom Apts. Laundry Facilities • Community room • 24 hours maintenance Rental assistance up to 100%

based on income. Income restriction may apply

Seniors 62 years and older 910-642-8883

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am to 2 pm Professionally Managed by Community Management

Corporation

river BenD APArtmentS Newly renovated & ready for occupancy soon. We are accepting applications 1BR units designed for the elderly (62 or older) or persons with disabilities regardless of age. Accessible units designed for persons with disabilities subject to availability. Visit us at 539Conway Rd., Apt. 203 in Fair Bluff or call (910) 649-6555 for more infor-mation. $25 appl fee, credit/crim ck reqd. Rental Assistance Available. Equal Housing Opportunity. This institution is professionally managed by Partnership Property Manage-ment, an equal opportunity provider and employer.

2 BeDroom moBile home, East-over Park. Call J.L. Powell & Co Inc. 642-4049.

2 Br, 1 BAth mobile home. N. Hallsboro area. No pets. References required. Call 910-640-9435, 642-5801

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BRUNSWICKPLACE

APARTMENTS27 Mill Stream Dr.

BrunswickApartment Complexin Brunswick, NC

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

room, computer roomWater included

Housing Grants & College Grants,

ChildrenÕ s and SeniorÕ s Programs24 hour maintenance available.Taking applications on

Tues. & Thurs. 8am-4pm

642-3166EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

Covey Reserve Apartments“An Affordable Community for Seniors”

AVAILABLE UNITS NOWCall for Move In Specials

Mon, Tues, Wed, & Thur. 8:30 am to 3:00 For more information and applications,contact Norco Management Company

(910) 642-4663 or (910) 640-1460

Our beautiful apartment complex features on-site laundry facilities, picnic area, playground, business center, on-site management and maintenance staff. Make sure to call or stop by today to find out about our move in specials and

our availability. Let us help you move into your new home!

Covey Run Apartments 910-640-1656

Covey Run II Apartments 910-640-2438

*rental rates depend on availability; apartments are income to qualify

Office Hours are: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm

Don’t worry. We will pay all your bills.4 Week Special - $550 & Up

Call now-ph: 910-642-5162

Are you paying too much on

Electric • Water Cable • Heating Fuel Phone • Internet?

SWANZY RIDGE

APARTMENTSElizabethtown

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

is now accepting applications for available one bedroom

apartments and the waiting list. Swanzy Ridge is an affordable apartment community offering one, two, and three bedroom

apartment homes. Office hours are

Mon., Wed., & Fri. 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Please call (910)862-3014 or visit 402 Swanzy Ridge Way for application information.

Professionally Managed by: Excel Property

Management, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity

TALL OAKSSENIOR LIVING

APARTMENTSElizabethtown

EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

is now accepting applications for available one bedroom

apartments and the waiting list. Tall Oaks is an affordable liv-

ing community for seniors 55+. Office hours are Tues. & Thurs.

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Please call (910) 862-3462 or come by 502 Tall Oaks

Drive for application information.

Professionally Managed by: Excel Property

Management, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity

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Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.Said property is commonly known as 1000 Stake Road, Tabor City, NC 28463.A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dol-lars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PUR-CHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.Said property to be offered pursu-ant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and con-veyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety con-ditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbranc-es or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Linda D. Worley.An Order for possession of the prop-erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the prop-erty is sold. Any person who occu-pies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, ter-minate the rental agreement by pro-viding written notice of termination 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 the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the

Keisha G. Wilson. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termi-nation 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 the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agree-ment prorated to the effective date of the termination. G.S. 45-21.16(b)(2) If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bank-ruptcy petition prior to the confirma-tion of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Bell Carrington & Price, PLLC,Substitute Trustee Attorney J. Martin Page, NCSB No. 43852 PHONE: 803.509.5078FAX: 803.753.9841 January 12, 19, 2016

notice of Public hearing

Whiteville city council

The Whiteville City Council will hold a public hearing as follows:Date: January 24, 2017Time: 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda will allowMeeting Location: Whiteville City Hall, 24 Hill PlazaConditional Use Permit: Request from Lynne Inman for a conditional use permit for outside display of goods for sale at 7 Lewis Smith Shopping Center (tax parcel #4943).Zoning Map Amendment: Request from Community Innovations to rezone 80 Alliance Drive (tax parcel #61196) from RA-20 (Residential) to O&I (Office & Institutional).Zoning Text Amendment: Regard-ing amending the City of Whiteville’s Zoning Ordinance to update permit-ted uses and drainage regulations.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.Hiram J. Marziano, IICity of WhitevillePlanning Director910-640-1380January 12, 19, 2017


Publication STATE OF NORTH CAROLINAIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS-TICE

COUNTY OF COLUMBUSDISTRICT COURT DIVISIONFILE NO.: 16 CV 463COUNTY OF COLUMBUS,PlaintiffVs.SHERRY ESTHER CRIBB; LAURA G. SMITH; ELIZABETH G. GONZALES,DefendantsTo LAURA G. SMITH, above named Defendant:Take notice that a pleading seek-ing relief against the Defendants, SHERRY ESTHER CRIBB; LAURA G. SMITH and ELIZABETH G. GONZA-LES, above named and naming you as a Defendant has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Tax Foreclosure for the collection of past due Columbus County, NC property taxes. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 15th day of February, 2017, 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 30th day of December, 2016.WILLIAM E. WOODATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901January 5, 12 & 19, 2017


PublicationSTATE OF NORTH CAROLINAIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS-TICECOUNTY OF COLUMBUSDISTRICT COURT DIVISIONFILE NO.: 16 CV 1143COUNTY OF COLUMBUS andCITY OF WHITEVILLE,Plaintiffsvs UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACOB TEAL, ALLIE TEAL and/or HETTIE LUZETTE TEAL,DefendantsTo UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACOB TEAL, ALLIE TEAL and/or HET-TIE LUZETTE TEAL above named Defendants:Take notice that a pleading seek-ing relief against the Defendants UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JACOB TEAL, ALLIE TEAL and/or HETTIE LUZETTE TEAL and naming you as a Defendant has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Tax Foreclosure for the collection of past due Columbus County and City of Whiteville property taxes.You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than the 15th day of February, 2017, said date being 40 days from the first publica-tion of this notice and upon your fail-ure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the Court for the relief sought. This the 28th day of December, 2016. WILLIAM E. WOODATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFFS100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: 910/642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901January 5, 12 & 19, 2017

sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bank-ruptcy petition prior to the confirma-tion of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.Trustee Services of Carolina, LLCSubstitute TrusteeBrock & Scott, PLLCAttorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200Wilmington, NC 28403PHONE: (910) 392-4988FAX: (910) 392-8587File No.: 16-09646-FC01January 5, 12, 2017

notice of foreclosure Sale

16 SP 44 NORTH CAROLINA,COLUMBUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Keisha G. Wil-son to Mortgage Electronic Regis-tration Systems, Inc. as nominee for SouthStar Funding, LLC Trustee(s), which was dated March 15, 2006 and recorded on March 16, 2006 in Book 846 at Page 244, COLUMBUS Coun-ty Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note there-by secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, , having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evi-dencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described prop-erty situated in COLUMBUS County, North Carolina, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the Town of Tabor City,

Amended notice of foreclosure Sale

16 SP 150 NORTH CAROLINA, COLUMBUS COUNTYUnder and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Major J. Wor-ley and Linda D. Worley to Jimmy J. Taylor, Trustee(s), which was dated November 17, 1999 and recorded on November 23, 1999 in Book 606 at Page 603, Columbus County Regis-try, North Carolina.Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Sub-stitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on January 17, 2017 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol-lowing described property situated in Columbus County, North Caro-lina, to wit:THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS EXHIBIT IS LOCATED IN THE COUN-TY OF COLUMBUS AND THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN DEED BOOK 263 AT PAGE 340 AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEING ALL OF LOT NO. TWO (2) AS SHOWN AND DELINEATED ON THAT CERTAIN PLAT ENTITLED “W. HOWARD CARTRETTE AND WIL-BERT D. RAY”, SURVEYED BY ROB-ERT D. INMAN, AND ASSOCIATES, ON APRIL 1, 1971, AND RECORD-ED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 122, COLUMBUS COUNTY REGISTRY, TO WHICH MAP REFERENCE IS HEREBY MADE FOR A FURTHER AND MORE ACCURATE DESCRIP-TION OF LOT NO. 2 IN SAID SUB-DIVISION.TOGETHER WITH A NON-EXCLU-SIVE EASEMENT AND PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY OVER AND UPON NEW STREET AS DELINEATED ON PLAT OF RAY AND CARTRETTE SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 11, PAGE 122 TO S. R. 1300.

Columbus County, State of North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the south margin of West 4th Street, extended, a corner with Lot No. 23 and runs with the line of Lot No. 23 South 0-05 East 204.53 feet to a stake, a corner with Lots Nos. 32, 6 and 7; thence with the north line of Lot No. 6 North 89-05 West 50 feet to a corner with Lots Nos. 5, 6 and 25; thence North 0-05 West 203.82 feet to a stake in the south margin of West 4th Street, extended, a corner with Lot No. 25; thence South 89.05 West 50 feet to the beginning; and being Lot No. 24 of the Mary Emma Pierce subdivi-sion in the Town of Tabor City, North Carolina, according to a certain map made by E.M. Eutsler, Engineer. The property hereinabove described was acquired by Grantor by instru-ment recorded in Deed Book 831, Page 558, Columbus County Reg-istry. For further reference see Deed Book 814, Page 527, Columbus County Registry.Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 317 West 4th Street, Tabor City, NC 28463. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immedi-ately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of war-ranty relating to the title or any physi-cal, environmental, health or safe-ty conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the cur-rent owner(s) of the property is/are


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Columbus County is soliciting applicants for the 2016 Essential Single Family Rehabilitation Loan Pool (ESFRLP) Program, financed with $175,000 (100% of total program costs) from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA). Eligible prop-erties must be owner-occupied homeowners who reside in a single-family home in Columbus County. Qualified applicants are eligible to receive housing rehabilitation assistance to their homes. To qualify, the applicant must be elderly (62 or older) or legally disabled, or have a child age 6 or under living in a home with lead hazards, or an Honorable Discharged Veteran living in the home. The home must be in fair condition, needing only minor repairs. The applica-tion process to determine eligibility and the amount of rehabilitation to be accomplished shall be done according to NCHFA 2016 Essential Single Rehabili-tation Standards.

Eligible households must be low income and owner occupied. Columbus County will determine if the house hold qualifies for the program by the adopted Assistance Policy on file for this program. The Coun-ty will accept applications until January 31, 2017.

For an Assistance Policy and an application form go to www.columbusco.org or contact Natalie Carroll, Columbus County Administration, 111 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472 at 910-640-6630. Ap-plications must be completed and returned to the Columbus County Administrative Office no later than 5:00 P.M., January 31, 2017.

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notice of tax foreclosure Sale

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUSIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS-TICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 16 CV 747COUNTY OF COLUMBUS,PlaintiffvsRODNEY VICTOR STRICKLAND; SHANNA NICOLE STRICKLAND; JEREMY VAN STRICKLAND; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Department of the Treasury, (Lien-holder); STATE OF NORTH CARO-LINA, Department of Revenue (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 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 November, 2016 and is foreclosing on the following land of RODNEY VICTOR STRICKLAND; SHANNA NICOLE STRICKLAND and JERE-MY VAN STRICKLAND in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon certain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 15th day of November, 2016, 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 12:00 o’clock noon on the 19th day of January, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate:Lying and being in Fair Bluff Town-ship, Columbus County, North Car-olina, and being more particularly described as follows:TRACT ONE: BEGINNING at a stake, the southwest corner of Lot No 4 and in the margin of the Fair Bluff and Conway Road and runs South 88 degrees East 32 chains to a stake in a branch; thence about South with said branch to a stake, the south-west corner of Lot No 10; thence North 88 degrees West 30 chains to a stake in the east margin of the Fair Bluff and Conway Road; thence with said road to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, being Lot No. 5 of the A.W. Jenkins Farm, containing 20 acres, more or less, as per plat made by W.J. Baldwin, surveyor, August 26, 1917, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed for Columbus County, North Carolina.TRACT TWO: BEGINNING at a stake in the northeast edge of the Fair Bluff and Conway Road, at Mrs. Nobles corner, and runs thence North 32 degrees East 19 and 1/2 chains to a stake in what is known as A.W. Jen-kins line; thence running the said A.W. Jenkins line North 88 degrees West 20 chains to a stake in the northeast edge of said Fair Bluff and Conway Road, near the sec-ond mile post; thence running along the northeastern edge of said road a southeasterly direction to a stake the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGIN-NING, containing 19 and 1/2 acres, as shown by survey by W.J. Baldwin, dated August 25, 1917, to which ref-erence is made, and being the identi-cal tract of land which Meak N. Jen-kins acquired under the Last Will and Testament of his father, A.W. Jenkins deceased, and being that tract of land described in a deed made by G.B. Jenkins and Annie R. Jenkins, his wife, to J.V. Strickland and wife, Nellie Strickland, and registered in Book 101, Page 16, Columbus Coun-ty Registry. as recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed for Columbus County, North Carolina.The above two tracts are the same as conveyed by Nellie Strickland, widow, to Edgar Vam Strickland, for life, with the remainder interest to Rodney Vam Strickland, subject to the life estate of Nellie Strickland, by Deed dated December 1, 1956, recorded in Deed Book 211, Page 191, Columbus County Registry. Edgar Vam (Vann) Strickland died March 9, 1965, in Columbus County, North Carolina.Rodney Vam (Van) Strickland died intestate on March 24, 2003, in

Columbus County, North Carolina, survived by his two children, Rod-ney Victor Strickland and Jeremy Van Strickland. Reference is made to the Estate File of Rodney Van Strickland which bears file number 03-E-178 as located in the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court for Columbus Coun-ty, North Carolina.LESS AND EXCEPT THE FOLLOW-ING TRACTS:1. That 2.01 acre tract as conveyed by Rodney Van Strickland to Daniel Bromell by Deed dated August 20, 1999, recorded in Book 599, Page 219, Columbus County Registry.2. That 1.00 acre tract as conveyed by Rodney Van Strickland and wife, Terri Strickland, to Billie Washing-ton and wife, Nellie Washington, by Deed dated August 25, 1999, record-ed in Book 606, Page 214, Columbus County Registry.3. That 2.00 acre tract as conveyed by Jeremy Van Strickland, single; and Rodney Victor Strickland and wife, Shanna H. Strickland, to Dan-iel Bromell, by Deed dated Decem-ber 17, 2003, recorded in Book 764, Page 673, Columbus County Registry.4. That 20.50 acre tract as conveyed by Jeremy V. Strickland, unmar-ried; and Rodney V. Strickland and wife, Shanna Nicole Strickland, to Williams Backhoe Service, Inc., by Deed dated June 3, 2005, recorded in Book 828, Page 394, Columbus County Registry. The property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, trans-fer and conveyance: “AS IS, WHERE IS”. Neither the Commissioner nor the County of Columbus, nor the offi-cers, directors, attorneys, employ-ees, agents or authorized represen-tatives of either the Commissioner or the County of Columbus make any representation of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environ-mental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabili-ties arising out of or in any way relat-ing 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 November, 2016 at which time Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized this foreclosure sale as required by statute.This the 29th day of December, 2016.WILLIAM E WOODCOMMISSIONER100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901January 5 & 12, 2016

notice of tax foreclosure Sale

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF COLUMBUSIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS-TICEDISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO.: 16 CV 661COUNTY OF COLUMBUS,PlaintiffvsWILLIE JOSEPH WIDEMAN; JERRY LEE WIDEMAN; ALICE W. SIM-MONS; GEORGE ROBERT WIDE-MAN; JAMES MARVIN WIDEMAN; LARRY WIDEMAN; LETHA WIDE-MAN,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 Caro-lina and the Default Judgment and

Order of Sale entered on the 15th day of November, 2016 and is fore-closing on the following land of WIL-LIE JOSEPH WIDEMAN; JERRY LEEWIDEMAN; ALICE W. SIM-MONS; GEORGEROBERT WIDE-MAN; JAMES MARVIN WIDEMAN; LARRY WIDEMAN and LETHA WIDE-MAN in order to satisfy the properly assessed but unpaid taxes upon cer-tain lands. Pursuant to the Judgment entered on the 15th day of Novem-ber, 2016, 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 12:15 o’clock p.m. on the 19th day of January, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash all interest in the following described real estate:A certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in Bug Hill Town-ship, Columbus County, North Car-olina, and being more particularly described as follows:Beginning at an iron pipe in the cen-ter of unpaved SR #1119, said pin being in the Southern line of the Paul Norris Farm (Reference Plat of same recorded in Plat Book 7, 5) and being South 85 degrees 13 min-utes East 181.84 feet from a found iron stake, the Southwest corner of said Paul Norris Farm, said beginning point being further located about 1075 feet Southwardly along said road from the run of Society Branch and about 1.85 miles Southeast-wardly from the intersection of SR #1135 and #1119, proceeds from said beginning pin with said Nor-ris line, now Henry Hughes, South 85 degrees 13 minutes East 61.89 feet to an iron stake line marker set;

thence same course 1138.55 feet to a found iron pipe; thence another line of Henry Hughes (formerly Cape Fear Wood Corporation) South 43 degrees 51 minutes 20 seconds East 1012.05 feet to a found iron pipe, thence with line of Grady Garrell South 48 degrees 50 minutes West 1025.46 feet to an iron pipe found in a ditch on the Northeast side of said SR 1119, thence South 54 degrees 15 minutes 50 seconds West 35.44 feet to an iron pin set in the center of said road; thence with said cen-ter line North 35 degrees 42 min-utes 50 seconds West 1878.87 feet to the beginning and contains 32.03 acres of which 1.28 acres is within the right of way (allowing 60 feet for R/W) of SR 1119 leaving a net area of 30.75 acres.LESS AND EXCEPT that 7.92 acre tract which was previously conveyed by Willie R. Wideman and wife, Edna A. Wideman, to Henry C. Hughes, by Deed dated November 10, 1978, recorded in Book 312, Page 97, Columbus County Registry.For chain of title, reference is made to that certain deed dated August 26, 1978, by D.D. Cox and wife, Emma Cloteal H. Cox, to Willie R. Wideman and wife, Edna A. Wideman, record-ed in Book 310, Page 494, Columbus County Registry. Subject to the terms of a Deed of Easement dated November 10, 1978, recorded in Deed Book 312, Page 99, Columbus County Registry.Reference is also made to Deeds recorded in Book 351, Page 935; and Book 368, Page 447, all refer-ences being to the Columbus Coun-ty Registry. Being the same property conveyed by Edna A. Wideman, widow of Willie R. Wideman, to Willie Joseph Wide-

this foreclosure on the 15th day of November, 2016 at which time Clerk Amy W. Pridgen authorized this fore-closure sale as required by statute.This the 29th day of December, 2016.WILLIAM E WOODCOMMISSIONER100 COURTHOUSE SQUAREWHITEVILLE, NC 28472TELEPHONE: (910)-642-3965STATE BAR NO.: 5901January 5 & 12, 2016

notice to creDitorSState of North CarolinaCounty of ColumbusIN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUS-TICESUPERIOR COURT DIVISIONFILE NO.: 16 E 532Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of EUGENE C. ENSLEY, deceased, late of Columbus County, the undersigned hereby notifies all persons having claims against said decedent to present said claims to her or to the undersigned attorney for the estate on or before Wednes-day, April 12, 2017 or this Notice will be pled in Bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.This 3rd day of January, 2017.Jennifer Ensley Meekins, Executrix of the Estate of EUGENE C. ENSLEY1001 Pinckney St.Whiteville, NC 28472Fred C. Meekins, Jr., Attorney for the Estate of EUGENE C. ENSLEYP.O. Box 68Whiteville, NC 28472910-642-8080January 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017

man, Alice W. Simmons, George Robert Wideman, Jerry Lee Wide-man, James Marvin Wideman, Larry Wideman, and Letha Wideman, by Deed dated December 9, 1993, recorded in Book 454, Page 787, Columbus County Registry. Edna A. Wideman, who reserved a life estate in said Deed, is now deceased.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 Superi-or Court for Columbus County, North Carolina was held in connection with


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