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Planning board delays vote on restaurant for former “Scotchman” location By Terry Lane Staff Writer

While everyone agreed that the Wrightsville Beach structure that was once a convenience store is now an eyesore, neighbors said the proposal to turn the building into a restaurant would bring in too much traffic and too much drinking, prompting the town’s planning board to delay a decision on the project

at the “Scotchman” lot at 100 W. Salisbury St. The delay came at the request of the developers of the proposed “South Seas” restaurant after nearly a dozen residents spoke at the Wrightsville Beach Planning Board meeting on Tuesday evening. At the suggestion of the board, attorney Matthew Nichols said the developers would like a opportunity to present the project again to

the board, with more focus on areas that raised concerns. The town’s planning board will again open the public hearing on April 3, offering residents a new chance to offer their feedback on the project. The project will also have to be approved by the town’s board of aldermen following the planning board vote. n See RESTAURANT Page 2

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An artis’st rendering of a restaurant with nine boat slips at the former Scotchman location at 100 W. Salisbury St. in Wrightsville Beach.

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State police charge Wrightsville Beach man with drug trafficking By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The Wrightsville Beach man charged with 20 felony drug counts made his first appearance in a Craven County count on Friday and was later released on bail, officials said on Friday, March 2. Thomas Jason Popkin, 39, of 17 Coral Drive, Apt. A, was charged with ten counts each of trafficking in heroin or opium and obtaining a controlled substance by forgery or fraud by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. In a case initiated out of Craven County, the SBI’s Diversion and Environmental Crimes Unit charged Popkin with filling prescriptions for 520 10 mg oxycodone pills and 130 15 mg oxycodone pills, according to SBI communications officer Patty McQuillan. Popkin filled fraudulent or forged prescriptions in Craven, Onslow and Pender counties, she said. North Carolina’s statutes allow for different categories of

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One of Wrightsville Beach’s most recognizable landmarks has been looking a little different the past few weeks, but the

unofficial caretakers of so-called “Palm Tree Island” said the artificial tree that gives the low-tide island its name will be back in time for the annual Memorial Day party. While the tree’s trunk is still

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not sale, of the pills cited in the warrant., an officials with the SBI said. After being booked in the New Hanover County Jail on Wednesday, Popkin was transported to the Craven County Jail on Thursday, where he was issued a $100,000 secured bond or $150,000 unsecured bond. Popkin’s charges will be prosecuted in Craven County Court by District Attorney Scott Thomas.

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Palm Tree Island in February 2018, after the fronds were removed for repair.

Brooke Watkins, William David Salling and Dorothy Crumpton, three of the unofficial caretakers of The Diminishing Republic.

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there, the palm fronds have been gone for several weeks. But they weren’t stolen, rather, caretakers of the island are working on getting the fronds repaired, after a long winter created some damage, leading the fronds to wain. “We have to replace them every ten years or so, depending on the weather,” said Dorothy Crumpton, one of the unofficial caretakers of the shoal-turnedisland in the Intracoastal Waterway near the mouth of Lees Cut. “We try to keep them as pristine as can be.” Crumpton, who serves along with William David Salling and Brooke Watkins among the lead caretakers for the island, said that the fronds will be back on the island’s tree in time for the

unofficial start of the summer party. “There are a group of volunteers and people who care about it who work to preserve the island,” she said. The group gave the island another unofficial name, The Diminishing Republic, and sell hats, t-shirts, koozies and other accessories bearing a logo featuring the tree, along with its other signature landmark, the parking meter. The tides give the island its name, as it reappears for a few hours during every low tide. The palm tree has been on the island for about 20 years, Crumpton said, and was at first real. However, the tree couldn’t n See TREE Page 2

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The Diversion and Environmental Crimes Unit charges against Popkin emerged in New Bern, and while county and municipal police can also investigate fraudulent prescription cases, the SBI generally will handle investigations when they involve multiple counties, the SBI official said. Wrightsville Beach police did not have any record of overdoses, distribution or other problems associated with the type of pills Popkin was charged with possessing, the source said. The arrest occurred at his apartment at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, McQuillan said, with the Wrightsville Beach Police Department transporting Popkin to the detention center. Popkin is recognizable to many Wrightsville Beach residents for his frequent walks around the John Nesbitt Loop, often with dogs and usually in Duke University clothing.

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Repairs coming in time for Memorial Day for Palm Tree Island’s iconic artificial palm tree By Terry Lane

trafficking charges, and the arrest warrant for Popkin specified that his charges related to possession,

High winds and turbulent seas late Saturday night caused the Maersk Shanghai cargo ship to lose about 70 shipping containers approximately 10 to 14 miles off shore between Oregon Inlet and Diamond Shoals, with one of the containers containing nearly 6,000 pounds of sulfuric acid,

according to officials with the U.S. Coast Guard. The ship was carrying a load of about 3,000 containers when it sailed into winds of 65 miles per hour and seas of up to 30 feet, according to official reports. These turbulent conditions are what caused the vessel to lose approximately 70 containers into the ocean near Oregon Inlet n See CARGO Page 2

North Carolina wildlife officials approve limited alligator hunting By Mel Beasley Intern

In an effort to curb the growing population, North Carolina wildlife officials have proposed provisions to allow limited alligator hunting in the state, while

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Alcohol, food service, parking, and both boat and foot traffic were concerns raised by both board members and residents. The proposal would turn the 20 foot by 48 foot building into a restaurant with an outdoor seating patio, with capacity to serve 33 people, 17 inside and 16 outside. A nine-slip dock at the end of pier would be available for rent and a single dock in Kenan Creek would be available for the transient boaters to stop at the establishment. But whether those boaters would be stopping for food or merely drinks was a concern for many at the meeting. Several said the small kitchen space made them believe the real purpose of the business was to sell alcohol.

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in southeastern counties, nuisance alligator complaints have increased as well,” said officials with the North Carolina Wildlife Commission on their website. Though there is opposition to the new hunting law, officials believe it will be the most effective way to curb the overpopulation of the alligators. Provisions have been proposed to regulate the short hunting period, which will take place only between Sept. 1 and Oct. 1. Hunters will be required to fill out a survey documenting details about the taken alligators which will be submitted for research purposes. In North Carolina, alligator attacks on humans are very rare, according to officials. When attacks do occur, it is usually caused by people deliberately antagonizing or provoking the animals.With that said, alligator

The developers told the board can do with cold prep and the use that it would pursue a full liquor of electric flat tops. We’ll serve license, but the would-be opera- breakfast, lunch and light dinner, tor said the idea was to bring in a with a focus on sandwiches and cutting edge eatery that utilized casual dining.” the capaBut several The town’s planning board will neighbors of bilities of a s m a l l again open the public hearing on the property kitchen. April 3, offering residents a new that they see “It it the proposal as chance to offer their feedback nothing more absolutely not going on the project. The project will than a bar, to be a with one callalso have to be approved by bar,” resing it a “brew the town’s board of aldermen t h r o u g h ” , taurant following the planning board another foreoperatorChris Batten told seeing a “tiki vote. the board, beer bar” and noting that a third saying while the the restaurant restaurant was only “a won’t have a “hood” venting disguise for another bar.” And system that the kitchen space with just 21 parking spots on does take up 20 percent of the the lot, neighbors surmised that floorplan. “There is a lot you overflow parking would end up

sightings or interactions with humans are becoming more frequent in freshwater locations along the coast, said the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s website. The proposed hunting law prescribed by the North Carolina Alligator Management Plan will include the following: 1. The season for taking American alligators would be September 1 to October 1. 2. Limited take would be by permit only issued by the Wildlife Resources Commission. 3. The bag limit would be one per permit, with a season limit of one alligator per permittee. 4. Alligators could only be taken using hand-held ropes or catch poles; handheld or rod/reel snatch hooks; harpoons or gigs with attached restraining lines; baited, wooden pegs

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North Carolina, reports the U.S. Coast Guard. The U.S. Coast Guard located a few of the containers and continues efforts to locate the remaining lost containers with fly-overs using C-130 military aircrafts, said Petty Officer third class Ronald Hodges, a public affairs specialist for the U.S. Coast Guard District 5. “The containers are pretty much in a straight line going southbound,” said Hodges, “the most northern one was approximately 42 miles from the incident, and the most southbound one was approximately 55 miles from the incident.” The main concern among conservationists and coastal residents is whether the containers house hazardous materials which might negatively influence the environment or humans. While officials are not certain of the contents in every container, they do believe only one contains a hazardous material called sulfuric acid. Sulfuric acid is a chemical most commonly used in fertilizer. It is a colorless, oily liquid which is corrosive to metals and tissue, according to Pub Chem, an open chemistry database online. This

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less than 2-inches in length attached to hand-held restraining lines; archery equipment with arrowattached restraining lines. Alligators taken by any lawful method described above would have to be dispatched immediately upon capture. Alligators could be taken day or night and with the use of artificial lights. Baited hooks would be prohibited. Permittees would be required to complete a harvest survey provided by the Wildlife Resources Commission and to allow staff to collect biological data from harvested alligators.

hazardous chemical is not expected to have any negative environmental impact if it spills because the salt water will naturally dilute the chemical quickly, according to officials. “I can’t speculate whether the containers are likely or not to release any debris because each container has different specifications based on what they have inside of them,” Hodges said. So far, officials have not reported any leakage or release of debris into the water from these containers, but they urge mariners to use extreme caution because the containers have been found floating between one to five feet above the water’s surface. Hitting a container of this magnitude can cause serious damage to a vessel and any passengers on it. “If you are travelling through that area, it’s advised that you take it easy and keep your eyes open,” Hodges said. Mariners and coastal residents are advised to keep watch for the containers floating in the water, or that might wash up on shore. Anyone who might find a container or any other floating debris, should contact the U.S. Coast Guard immediately. Mariners should stay tuned to the VHF radio channels 16 and 22 for the latest broadcast alerts about this issue.

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on Pelican Drive, where several speakers at the meeting live. However, four residents did speak up for the project as well, citing the need for viable project to replace the dilapidated building, with one supporter saying that the “town had a wonderful opportunity for a project that looks like it fits the mold.”

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survive on the island and was eventually replaced with an artificial tree. Rope tied around the pole give the tree the appearance of bark, she said, where the palms bring them to life. “The tree keeps changing and evolving,” she said, noting that the first fake fronds purchased for it were ordered from Nebraska, where palm trees are a rare sight. Each year, hundreds of revelers make their way to the island

Besides general concerns with alcohol sales and the problems associated with it, board members also wondered how the business would regulate the boat slips. The developers said that the nine slips would be rented. But board member Thomas “Ace” Cofer asked that if recreational boaters docked in those slips to

go to the restaurant, would they be turned away by the staff. Batten, the would-be purveyor of the restaurant, has experience at Fish House Grill, Surf City Surf Shop, and, most recently, Bespoke Coffee and Dry Goods, which he also said uses a small kitchen system similar to the one proposed for South Seas.

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Inspections of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Require Lane Closures

One lane will remain open in each direction WILMINGTON – Drivers traveling on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (U.S. 17/76/421) over the Cape Fear River will likely encounter intermittent lane closures starting Monday, March 12. The closures will be in place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through March 22. N.C. Department of Transportation crews will be inspecting the bridge lift span. The Federal Highway Administration requires all bridges to be inspected once every two years. Regular inspections help the department identify whether a bridge needs maintenance and repair. If inspectors find a safety concern, the bridge will be repaired or closed immediately until the repairs can be made. If necessary, weight restrictions will be placed on a bridge. The department will not keep a bridge open if it is

determined to be unsafe. Motorists are also advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and expect possible delays. Although there will not be any detours, drivers are urged to seek alternate routes. For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on Twitter. Drivers traveling on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (U.S. 17/76/421) over the Cape Fear River will likely encounter intermittent lane closures starting Monday, March 12. The closures will be in place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through March 22. N.C. Department of Transportation crews will be inspecting the bridge lift span. The Federal Highway Administration requires all bridges to be inspected once every two years. Regular inspections help the department identify whether a bridge needs maintenance and repair. If inspectors find a safety concern, the bridge will be repaired or closed immediately until the repairs can be made. If necessary, weight

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restrictions will be placed on a bridge. The department will not keep a bridge open if it is determined to be unsafe. Motorists are also advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and expect possible delays. Although there will not be any detours, drivers are urged to seek alternate routes.

New Hanover County seeking applicants for boards and committees To provide opportunities for citizens to participate in county government, the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners is seeking interested citizens to apply for appointment to the following: • New Hanover County/ C i t y o f Wi l m i n g t o n Community Relations Advisory Committee • C a t e g o r y : F a i t h Community • New Hanover County Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee Applications can be obtained at the Board of Commissioners Office, located at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 175, by calling 910798-7149, or on the county’s boards & committees web page at commissioners.nhcgov.com. Applications are needed by April 2, 2018 for consideration by the Board at the April 16, 2018 meeting. Applicants must reside in New Hanover County.

one of the areas most competitive and engaging competitions. You can get into all the excitement of Olympiad from the comfort of your own home. For the 18th year, NHCS-TV presents exclusively “live” coverage on Cable Channels 5 and 191. Those without cable can watch events streamed via the link at https:// nhcstv.wordpress.com while Roku owners can watch via the PEG Central app. Just look for the NHCS-TV logo. Once again, the students of NHCS-TV will be providing coverage of the Olympiad’s biggest events, including Wright Stuff, Battery Buggy, Duct Tape Challenge, and more. NHCS-TV coverage begins at noon and will run continuously throughout the afternoon including complete coverage of all the closing ceremonies and awards. Regional Science Olympiad 2018, Saturday, March 10th. Coverage starts at Noon on Cable Channels 5 and 191.

NHCS Students Earn Azalea Festival 2018 Youth Art Awards Congratulations to the New Hanover County Schools students for their outstanding entries in the 2018 Azalea Festival Youth Art Contest. K-2 Elementary School

Division: • 2 n d p l a c e - N i n a Crittenden, 2nd grade, Wr i g h t s v i l l e B e a c h Elementary, “Walking Through the Azalea Festival” • 3rd place- Ella Dudley, 1st grade, Carolina Beach Elementary, “Azaleas Monet Style” 3-5 Elementary School Division: • 1 s t p l a c e - J u l i a n n a Dickerson, 5th grade, Blair Elementary, “A Peaceful Moment for the Queen” • 3rd place- Vinny Bisconti, 5th grade, Parsley Elementary • Honorable MentionKaylee Brown, 3rd grade, Castle Hayne Elementary, “Azalea Bloom” • Honorable MentionIsybilla Gee, 5th grade, P a r s l e y E l e m e n t a r y, “Fireworks” • Honorable MentionJosiah Siegart, 5th grade, Holly Tree Elementary, “Azalea Belle” Middle School Division: • 1st place- Kate Spivey, 6th grade, Noble Middle “Azalea Belle” • 3rd Place- Malia Womble, 6th grade, Myrtle Grove Middle, “Boxer on the Bridge” High School Division:

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LCFH offers no cost grief group for those who have lost their husband, wife or partner Lower Cape Fear Hospice will offer a six-week, no cost grief program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner. The group will meet Mondays, April 16-May 21, from 4:006:00 p.m. at the Dr. Robert M. Fales Hospice Pavilion, 1406 Physicians Drive in Wilmington. Pre-registration is required; to register, call 796-7991. Most of us have loved and lost special people in our lives and we understand that coping with grief is a challenging process. If you and/or your friends and family are having difficulty dealing with the loss of a loved one, we are here to help. Throughout the year, we offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments.

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• Andrew Poore was cited with driving while license revoked.

• Brooke Cockrell was cited with exceeding the posted speed. • Marisa Gnandt was cited with speeding in a school zone. • Hanna Davis was cited with speeding.

• Montique Mckoy and Matthew Vanderwal were cited with driving while license revoked. • Charles Messick Godwin III was cited with improper muffler

• Imani Sukinah Stewart was cited with two counts of simple assault.

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Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returns to Wilmington after successful drug-interdiction patrol The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returned to Wilmington from a successful 65-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific today. The crew interdicted four high speed suspected smuggling vessels, detained 13 suspected drug traffickers and seized approximately 2,850 kilograms of cocaine, worth an estimated $90 million. In addition to conducting law enforcement activities, the Diligence crew crossed into the southern hemisphere, a historic first for many crew members.

The equator crossing is a major milestone for mariners and is celebrated with a formal ceremony. During their patrol, the crew also spotted and rescued three sea turtles entangled in debris and nets. The crew freed the turtles and released them back into the wild unharmed. “I am extremely pleased with the professionalism, dedication, and success of Diligence’s crew,” said Cmdr. Rob Mohr, the cutter’s commanding officer. “The crew remarkably adapted to the dynamic operational tempo and superbly responded to reports of suspect vessels at all hours of the day and night. Their tremendous efforts prevented nearly three tons of cocaine from entering the U.S. I am overwhelmed with pride to serve alongside this phenomenal crew.” Overall surveillance and countersmuggling patrols in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean are coordinated by Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) South, a national task force headquartered in Florida that executes detection and monitoring of illicit trafficking across all domains. The law enforcement phase of the counter-drug mission in the Eastern Pacific occurs under the tactical control of the Eleventh Coast Guard District in Alameda, California. Coast Guard Cutter Diligence is a 53-year-old, 210-foot Medium Endurance Cutter homeported in Wilmington whose crew executes maritime law enforcement, homeland security, search and rescue, A crewman from Coast Guard Cutter Diligence cuts netting to free an and environmental protection misensnared sea turtle in Eastern Pacific waters, Jan. 11, 2018. During their 65-day counter-drug patrol, the Diligence crew spotted and freed three sions in support of Coast Guard entangled turtles. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy Cutter Diligence/ operations throughout the Western Released) Hemisphere.

New Hanover County Schools Offers Students Opportunities To Participate In Safety Initiatives In light of the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida, New Hanover County Schools is launching two new innovative initiatives to support students and help them express their concerns about this tragedy and school safety. The first initiative is an anti-violence campaign called, My 17, and the second one is called, See Something, Say Something. NHCS has been working on alternatives for students to participate in during the upcoming planned walkouts that would help keep them in the classroom, though still allow for them to voice their concerns, their opinions, and express their support for the victims of the recent shootings. My 17 The NHCS Student Support Services team has created and organized the MY 17 Campaign for the high schools to implement for student participation. My 17 is intended to give NHCS high

school students an opportunity to voice their concerns about school violence on March 14. On that day, high schools will dedicate 20 minutes to hear students speak about bullying, harassment, school violence and school safety. They will also have the opportunity to write an essay or create a poster, poem or song titled “Safer.” Winning entries will be featured on the district’s website. MY 17 is a great opportunity for students to be heard and reflect on how they feel their schools can be safer,” Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley stated. “We are being proactive about having conversations with our students and creating a learning opportunity for them. This gives our students a voice in their own safety. Their voices are important and we need to listen to them.” See Something, Say Something The See Something, Say

Something Campaign is designed to build awareness about dangerous acts that may be shared with individuals or on social media. It is designed to empower students with information on recognizing inappropriate conduct by peers and adults and encourage the reporting of bullying and harassment. A series of class discussions along with a marketing campaign will help deliver the program to students. Some examples of when students would be encouraged to see something and say something: • A classmate is feeling sad. • Someone is forcing you to do something. • You see or hear something unusual. • You or someone you know is being hurt. • Someone is doing something dangerous.

Community Leaders Jailed to Support Life Saving Wishes Miracles of Rotary Community leaders and Wilmington Central Rotary are working together creating life- changing wishes for New Hanover County individuals whose lives have been affected by critical illnesses. The event will be held Thursday, March 15th from

Crewmen in an interceptor boat from Coast Guard Cutter Diligence retrieve bales of cocaine jettisoned from a suspected smuggling vessel in international waters of the Eastern Pacific ocean, Feb. 19, 2018. During their 65-day patrol, the Diligence crew seized approximately 2,850 kilograms of cocaine, worth an estimated $90 million. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy Cutter Diligence/Released)

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noon to 2:30pm at the Carolina Room (http://thecarolinaroom.com, 2501 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412). All proceeds will go towards three life-changing wishes: financial support to a child who has been

in Chapel Hill for 5 months after receiving a bone marrow transplant, a Disney vacation to a child who resided in a Chapel Hill hospital for four years during her sister’s battle with cancer before she passed away, and a special needs splash pad and adaptive bike to a child that has a body heat disorder that limits his ability to enjoy the outdoors. The 2017 Miracles of Rotary event raised $16,000, providing: a scooter to a child with Muscular Dystrophy to enjoy the outdoors as little boys should; a bedroom transformation designed to be a safe, enjoyable space for all day adventures for a child that has continual seizures as a result of Tuberous Schlerosis, and a family vacation to Myrtle Beach and a MAC computer for a child who has had multiple brain tumor surgeries. For more information or to make a donation directly, please email Peter Nangle at peter.nangle@ ncapro.com or call 910.370.1789.

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Mustaches for Kids delivers record totals, expands reach By Terry Lane Staff Writer

On Thursday, Feb. 22, the Mustaches for Kids charitable organization distributed the money raised during its 2017 campaign, which ended in early December, to 12 local charities that focus on children’s welfare. The charity raises funds through pledges on participants who grow mustaches throughout the month of November. The 2017 campaign r a i s e d $48,000, the highest amount ever for the chari t y, w h i c h allowed organizers to expand the number of recipient charities from eight to 12. The charities included Dreams

of Wilmington, an organization that provides young people with free literary, visual and performing arts programs. “This will allow some children to have a creative life available to them,” said the programs executive director Matt Carvin. “They will be able to turn clay into a sculpture or a blank canvas into a painting.” Adam Keen, an o rg a n i z e r w i t h Mustaches for Kids, said the support from some corporate partners like MegaCorp Logistics and Live Oak Bank helped the charity grow this year, with companies like MegaCorp encouraging employees to grow mustaches. “They didn’t just donate financially, they helped grow our numbers,” Keen said. “That’s a big part of why were were able to increase our totals this year.” While mainly a Wrightsville Beach charity, the organization expanded to Carolina Beach this year, with Kevin Murphy recruiting about 20 people in that town to participate. Murphy

had participated before, but the drive from Carolina Beach for the weekly ‘stache meetings was too far. “ W e became a benefactor of the charity, but decided to start a chapter down there,” said Murphy, who also works with the “Ocean Love” charity that takes children and adults with disabilities on surf adventures. Several recipients of were at Waterman’s Brewing for “Stachegiving Day” on Feb. 22, including: Louise Hicks of Communities in Schools; Hailey Sink of Access of Wilmington/ Miracle League; Linsey Honaker of the Camp Schreiber Foundation, and Angie Hill of the Brigade Boys and Girls Club.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania – Redshirt senior forward Jenny DeGraaf scored 15 points and sophomore guard Lacey Suggs added 14 points as eighth-seeded UNCW advanced to the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association Women’s Basketball Championship with a 58-47 victory over ninth-seeded Towson at the Daskalakis Athletic Center on Wednesday afternoon. The Seahawks, who earned their second win over the Tigers in seven days, upped their record to 12-18. Towson, meanwhile, has its season end with a 9-21 record after losing its seventh game in a row. DeGraaf, who scored in double figures for the sixth consecutive game, converted 11-of-13 free throws in addition to a 2-for-5 effort from the field while adding a team-high eight rebounds. Photo courtesy of Gregory Corroccio, Drexel Athletics Suggs came off the bench to add UNCW sophomore guard Lacey Suggs. 14 points, including a 5-for-6 effort from the charity stripe, with four rebounds and three assists. Senior forward Mary Cuevas paced Towson by recording a double-double with 14 points and a game-high 14 rebounds while junior guard Danielle Durjan came off the bench to match DeGraaf for game-high honors with 15 points. Key Moment: UNCW surged to a 22-8 lead in the game’s first 12 minutes while limiting Towson to just 3-of-17 shooting from the field. Sophomore guard Timber Tate scored all eight of her points during the spurt. Up Next: UNCW advances to face top-seeded Drexel in the CAA quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon. Opening tip-off from the Daskalakis Athletic Center is slated for noon.

Cape Fear Men’s Basketball Wins Thriller and Advances in Region 10 Tournament Nick Denton Cape Fear Community College

Cape Fear men’s basketball defeated Denmark Technical College, 66-65, in the first round of

the Region 10 conference tournament. Three Sea Devils scored in double figures, including Kwe Parker, who had a team high 13 points, along with 12 points from Zaqwaun Matthews, and 11 from Eric Fox. While it was a close game, head coach Ryan Mantlo was only worried about advancing to the next round. “At this time it is all about surviving and advancing. I’m very proud of the grit we showed tonight,” said coach Mantlo. Cape Fear improves to 19-11 on the season. With the win, they advance to the Region 10 conference semifinals in Pinehurst, NC, to face off against top seeded Spartanburg Methodist. The two teams split the season series with Spartanburg beating Cape Fear at home, 81-78, and Cape Fear winning most recently on the road, 70-68. The game is scheduled for Friday, March 9th, at 4:00 p.m.

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NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 17 SP 804 IIN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MISSUKY RIVERA AND ANTONIA GRIFFIN DATED June 13, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4855, PAGE 821, NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY, TO HUGH KARANGELEN AND SCOTT TOLER, TRUSTEE. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by MISSUKY RIVERA AND ANTONIA GRIFFIN, TRUSTEE UNDER ANTONIA GRIFFIN TRUST DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 dated June 13, 2005 to HUGH KARANGELEN AND SCOTTTOLER, Trustee for OAS STAFF FEDERAL CREDIT UNION , recorded in Book 4855, Page 821, NEW HANOVER County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of NEW HANOVER and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: Being the rear one-half of Lot 4, Block 11 of Wilmington Beach according to a map of Wilmington Beach prepared by J.L. Becton, C.E. July 1913, recorded in Book 71 at Page 700 of the New Hanover County Registry, and being fully described as follows: BEGINNING AT a point in the North line of Lot 3, Block 11, of Wilmington Beach, said point being 50 feet westwardly measured along the North Line of said Lot 3 from the West line of First Avenue; thence westwardly along the North line of Lot 3, 50 feet to a point, northwest corner of Lot 3; thence northwardly along the East line of Lot 19, 50 feet to a point, southwest corner of Lot 5; thence eastwardly along the South line of Lot 5, 50 feet to a point, northwest corner of the land this day conveyed by Harold W. Blackley and wife and Jesse P. Penny and wife to Raymond Mac Betts and wife; thence along the West line of said Betts lot in a southerly direction 50 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING. PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: Part of 1414 South Lake Park Carolina Beach NC 28428 (Parcel R09018-006-013-000) DATE OF SALE: 2018

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LOCATION OF SALE: NEW HANOVER County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): Missuky Rivera and Antonia Griffin, Trustee under Antonia Griffin Trust Dated September 29, 2008 TERMS OF THE SALE: (1). This sale will be made subject to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the

(6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29 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 property is sold. (7) If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Substitute Trustee. This the 7th day of February, 2018. SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Cara B. Williams, Attorney for Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 Fax: (919)250-2211 March 1, 8, 2018 SECOND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE DRA 97357558 NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK 17 SP 756 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LENARD J. EDRALIN DATED September 3, 2015 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5920, PAGE 2699, NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY, TO BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, TRUSTEE. Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain deed of trust executed by LENARD J. EDRALIN dated September 3, 2015 to BB&T COLLATERAL SERVICE CORPORATION, Trustee for BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, recorded in Book 5920, Page 2699, NEW HANOVER County Registry; default having been made in payment of the indebtedness thereby secured; and the necessary findings to permit foreclosure having been made by the Clerk of Superior Court of NEW HANOVER County, North Carolina; the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, the property conveyed in said deed of trust, the same lying and being in the County of NEW HANOVER and State of North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City Wilmington Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: BEING all of lot 37, Block 39, Landfall Subdivision, II, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 38 Page 255, New Hanover County Registry. SUBJECT to Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements and Restrictions for Landfall Subdivision II recorded in Book 1871 Page 205 and amended in Book 1887 Page 1179, and the Declaration of Annexation recorded in Book 4428 Page 446, all of the New Hanover County Registry, and any amendments thereto. A map showing the above described property is recorded in Plat Book 38 Page 225. Subject to easements, restrictions, and covenants of record, if any. PROPERTY ADDRESS/LOCATION: 1621 S. Moorings Dr. Wilmington NC 28405 DATE OF SALE: March 9, 2018 TIME OF SALE: 10:30 A.M. LOCATION OF SALE: NEW HANOVER County Courthouse RECORD OWNER(S): Lenard J. Edralin TERMS OF THE SALE: (1). This sale will be made subject

to: (a) all prior liens, encumbrances, easements, right-of-ways, restrictive covenants or other restrictions of record affecting the property; (b) property taxes and assessments for the year in which the sale occurs, as well as any prior years; (c) federal tax liens with respect to which proper notice was not given to the Internal Revenue Service; and (d) federal tax liens to which proper notice was given to the Internal Revenue Service and to which the right of redemption applies. (2) The property is being sold “as is”. Neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the undersigned Substitute Trustee, makes any warranties or representations concerning the property, including but not limited to, the physical or environmental condition of the property. Further, the undersigned Substitute Trustee makes no title warranties with respect to the title to the property. (3) The highest bidder will be responsible for the payment of revenue stamps payable to the Register of Deeds and any final court and/or auditing fees payable to the Clerk of Superior Court which are assessed on the high bid resulting from this foreclosure sale. (4) At the time of the sale, the highest bidder will be required to make a cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid, or $750.00, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance of the bid amount to be paid on the day following the expiration of the applicable ten (10) day upset bid period. (5) Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving this Notice of Foreclosure Sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing 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 this Notice of Foreclosure Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. 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. (6) An order for possession of the property being sold may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. §4521.29 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 property is sold. (7) If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney, or the Substitute Trustee. This the 5th ary, 2018.

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SMITH DEBNAM NARRON DRAKE SAINTSING & MYERS, L.L.P. Jeff D. Rogers, Substitute Trustee P. O. Box 26268 Raleigh, NC 27611-6268 (919) 250-2000 Fax: (919)250-2211 March 1, 8, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Hazel C. Jenkins (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 17th day of May 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 15th day of February 2018. Leroy Jenkins, Executor 4516 Castle Heights Drive Castle Hayne, N.C. 28429 February 15, 22, March 1, 8, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Annie B. Nelson (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina,

does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 24th day of May 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 22nd day of February 2018. Rolla M. Nelson, Executor 211 Gregory Road Wilmington, N.C. 28405 February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Mary W. Jackson (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 24th day of May 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 22nd day of February 2018. Mary Ann Abernathy, Executor 1107 Cutbank Church Road McKenney, VA 23872. February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Andrew Robert Cracker (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 31st day of May 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 1st day of March 2018. Mary Anne Cracker, Executor 6323 Wrightsville Ave Wilmington, N.C. 28403 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as CoExecutors of the ESTATE OF SHIRLEY P. MACKAY, deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 4TH day of June 2018, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 110 Hazel Street, Plymouth, North Carolina 27962. This the 1st day of March, 2018.

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March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Peggy A. Mahony, late of New Hanover County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned, c/o Jill L. Peters Kaess, 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 31st day of May, 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 1st day of March, 2018. Old North State Trust, LLC, Executor of the Estate of Peggy A. Mahony Jill L. Peters Kaess Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 Wilmington, NC 28401 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Rolla C. Nelson (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 31st day of May 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 1st day of March 2018. Rolla M. Nelson, Executor 211 Gregory Road Wilmington, N.C. 28405 March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2018 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the ESTATE OF HAZEL MCFARLAND ALLEN, deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 4TH day of June 2018, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid in behalf of the undersigned at 1407 WILLOUGHBY PARK COURT, WILMINGTON NC 28412. This the 1st day of March, 2018. JUANITA H TAYLOR, EXECUTRIX ESTATE OF HAZEL MCFARLAND ALLEN Clifford N. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Adrienne Portia Fordon (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 7th day of June 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 8th day of March 2018. Carol Fordon, Executor 7313 Featherstone Court Wilmington, N.C. 28411

EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Frances Geiger Hayes (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 7th day of June 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 8th day of March 2018. Julie H. Hampton, Executor 3438 Beaver Creek Drive Southport, N.C. 28461 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018

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March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Richard C.P. Walter, Sr. (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 7th day of June 2018, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.

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This is the 8th day of March 2018. Richard C.P. Walter, Jr., Administrator 922 Potomac Drive Wilmington, N.C. 28411 March 8, 15, 22, 29, 2018

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Church Services NEAR THE BEACH LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) Rev. Patrick Thomas Rabun, pastor 2 W. Fayetteville St., 910-256-2819, ext. 100 www.littlechapel.org Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m. Traditional Worship: 10:30 a.m. Nursery provided. BETH SIMCHA MESSIANIC JEWISH CONGREGATION Congregational Leader/ Rabbi Marty Schilsky 7957 Market St. Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-681-0117 Shabbat Services 10:30 a.m. Saturday

WRIGHTSVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Doug Lain, senior pastor 4 Live Oak Drive, 910-256-4471 Worship Services: 8:30, 9:45, 11:15 a.m. Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.

ST. MARK CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Patrick A. Keane 1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m. Sunday Masses: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. en Español ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Monday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Rev. Trent Watts Tuesday Masses: 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. 209 S. Lumina Ave., 910-256-2471 Wednesday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Mass: Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Thursday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Friday Mass: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday – Friday, noon. followed by Adoration with Benediction at 9 p.m. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BAPTIST CHURCH ST. ANDREW’S ON-THE-SOUND John McIntyre, senior pastor EPISCOPAL 601 Causeway Drive, 910-256-3682 The Rev. Richard G. Elliott, rector Traditional Worship: 9-10 a.m. 101 Airlie Road, 910-256-3034 Sunday School for all ages: 10:10-11 7:45 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:10 a.m to 12:20 p.m