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& Blake Jacobs Lacie Priest

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& John Paul Rogers Carmin Ray

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Deena Sarvis

The News Reporter * Thursday, June 6, 2013

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When you think there’s no one left, along comes ‘the one’

By CLARA CARTRETTE News Editor Choosing a wedding date was easy for Lacie Priest and Blake Jacobs. It would have to be after she completes graduate school in June and settles into her job, but before gun hunting season starts.

They have decided they will be married on Oct. 5 at Western Prong Baptist Church, which almost — but not quite — fits the above criteria.

“One of my groomsmen is from South Carolina,” Blake said. “Hunting season opens earlier there, so he will have to miss one day of hunting.

And I’m in his wedding the next week.”

Lacie is the daughter of Fred and Terrie Priest of Whiteville. She graduated from Whiteville High School, attended N.C. State University in 2008-09 and graduated from UNC Wilmington in 2012 with a major in business administration. She will graduate at UNCW this month with a master’s in accounting.

Blake is the son of Stevie Jacobs of Nakina and Carol Ray of Lake Waccamaw. He graduated from South Columbus High School and went to work for Baker Engineers doing construction inspections for the N.C. Department of Transportation inspecting roadways and bridges.

They met at one the shag clubs at North Myrtle Beach.

Blake was there with his dad on Father’s Day two years ago and asked her to go out with him shortly after meeting her.

“She finally went out with me,” he said, “but I had to go through friends to get to her.”

They were introduced by Shannon Ray, his fourth grade teacher at Old Dock School, who later taught Lacie in fourth grade at Edgewood Elementary in Whiteville.

“She told me she taught Lacie in fourth grade, too, and I needed to meet her,” Blake said. “Lacie was working at North Myrtle Beach and was staying with Jeannie Stanaland, who would let me know where they were going to be so I could be there. It was either get a restraining order or go out with me,” he said with a laugh.

They went to Margaritaville at Broadway at the Beach on their first date on July 1.

The night before, they spent most of the night talking.

“We were both thinking there was nobody left for us in Columbus County,” Lacie said.

Blake said he was thinking, “I would really like to marry this girl.”

On July 4 they went back to Margaritaville for the fireworks show. “We were sitting really close to the water, facing the fireworks, and I told her I had it all set up for her,” Blake said.

It was about that time that they both knew that this

Lacie Delane Priest Stephen Blake Jacobs was no casual relationship.

They’ve never had a break-up and have been together every day since.

They enjoy beach music and shag dancing.

“She shags; I just move, or waddle, or wobble,” Blake said with a laugh.

They enjoy hunting and just bought a new house at McGee’s Crossroads near Angier.

He works in Fayetteville and she will begin working with the Ernst Young accounting firm in Raleigh in August.

They decided to find a house somewhere in between their jobs and planned to go house-hunting after Christmas. They toured four homes, went back to the first one they looked at and closed on it within 30 days.

“It’s the perfect house, in the perfect neighborhood, midway between our jobs,” she said.

“That’s how it’s been from the start,” Blake said. “Everything just falls into place where it’s supposed to be.”

Blake had special plans for the anniversary of their first date. They went back to Margaritaville on June 30, a day before the first anniversary of their first date.

“I tried to wait until midnight, but I couldn’t,” Blake said. About 10 o’clock I took her back to the parking lot where we fell in love.”

“He pulled into the lot, he gets out and gets down on one knee,” Lacie said.

“She started crying,”

Blake said.

“I didn’t look at the ring through my tears,” she said.

“When we got back in the truck I said, ‘Do you want this?’ I think I could have asked her without the ring and she would have said yes,” Blake said.

Lacie’s attendants include maid of honor Nichole Stewart of Mt. Pleasant, bridesmaids Caroline Holland of White Lake, Bryanna Ray of Whiteville, Anna Reynolds of Hartsville, S.C., Sadryne Hall of Whiteville, Hannah Ashley of Lake Norman, Emily Shiels of Cary and Savannah Parker of Whiteville. Honorary bridesmaids are Jill Capadanno of Dracut, Mass.

Mardi Crucitti of Mooresville, Krystal Mearns, N.Y. and Laura Thomas of Bowie, Md. Blake’s dad will be his best man. Groomsmen are Clint Watts of Fuquay Varina, “a cousin who is like a brother;” Don Hardee of Loris, S.C., Stephen Underwood of Wilmington, Blake Pennington of Nakina, Matt Hardee of Tabor City, Grayson Grainger of Leland and Evan Priest of Whiteville. Ushers are Coleman Inman of Tabor City, Adam Jordan of Elizabethtown, Chandler Ward of Nakina and Kannon White of Whiteville.

Blake and Lacie will return to Gatlinburg, Tenn. for their honeymoon, a place they visit every year during the turning of the leaves.

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Carmin and John Paul finally made the connection

By CLARA CARTRETTE News Editor Friends of Carmin Ray and John Paul Rogers kept trying to pair them up, but there was always an obstacle — she was dating someone, he was shy, “she wouldn’t give me the time of day,” and so on. But when they finally made that unplanned connection, Carmin said she knew right away she loved him.

They have been dating since June 2009 and will be married Oct. 12 in an outdoor wedding on Rogers Circle in Tabor City where John Paul’s family lives.

Carmin is the daughter of Shannon Ray and Mel Ray of Whiteville and graduated from Whiteville High School.

John Paul is the son of Sam and Deborah Rogers of Tabor City and graduated from South Columbus High School.

Carmin went to a prom at South Columbus and realized later that John Paul is in the background of some of her photos that were made at the prom.

Carmin and John Paul explained how they had some of the same friends, had known each other briefly in high school, and their friends kept asking when he was going to ask her out. Her sister Bryanna and friend Ashley Hardee kept saying, “Y’all got to talk.”

But how they got together

Carmin Yvette Ray and John Paul Rogers was coincidental. They were hanging out as a group of friends at the beach, and Carmin, knowing that John Paul was shy, was picking on him and messing with his shirt.

“He turned beet red,” she said.

“I didn’t know how to react,” he said.

The crowd of friends eventually went to John Paul’s beach house. Carmin and her friends later went to her condo, which was not too far away.

“He texted me all night,” she said. “I thought, ‘Oh my goodness, I’m in love with

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this boy.’ The next day we went jet skiing. Both of us were nervous, and the jet ski broke down in the middle of the waterway and a friend had to tow us in.

After graduating from East Carolina University with a degree in health services management, John Paul got a job at Roper Hospital and moved to Charleston. She was still at Meredith College in Raleigh in the pre-law program. She changed to nuclear medicine at Johnston Community College and is now studying to take her state board at the end of June or early July. John Paul plans to get a master’s at East Carolina or Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

Carmin and John Paul have an active lifestyle with hobbies that include running, golf, tennis, racquetball, any kind of sports and traveling.

They enjoy spending time with their families, going out to eat, watching football and other sporting events, and they love comedy and Italian food. They

also have a dog, a Maltese named Paisley.

Who’s the best cook?

“She is,” John Paul replied immediately.

“She’s a wonderful cook.”

“I learned from my mama and grandma,” Carmin said.

John Paul proposed in Charleston after totally confusing Carmin.

“We always went running in Charleston and we like board games,” Carmin said. “We played Scrabble a lot. One day I was getting ready to go running with my hair on top of my head, no makeup and in gym shorts. John Paul came in and asked me to look up something on the computer.

Then he comes in the kitchen and asks if I wanted to play Scrabble. I didn’t know what was going on. I thought we were going running, he asks me to look up something on the computer, then asks if I wanted to play Scrabble. I’m wondering what he wants, so

we start playing Scrabble, and he spells out ‘Will you marry me.’ I said, ‘Is this for real?’”

“She never said yes,” John Paul said with a laugh. “It was 15 minutes before she said yes.”

“He’s my best friend and everybody says we’re perfect for each other,” Carmin said.

“I knew before we got engaged that I wanted to be engaged a year before the wedding.”

Have they ever had a break-up? “No, not even a day,” they agreed.

“It makes me sad when he’s gone,” she said.

Bryanna Ray will be her sister’s maid of honor. Bridesmaids include John Paul’s sister Carole Rogers, his cousins Paige Cartrette and Ashleigh Cartrette, Ashley Hardee, Brittany Batten, Erica Jones, Erica Johnson, Sara Picklesimer Baysden, Lindsey Justice and Kelly Strickland.

John Paul’s father will be his best man. Groomsmen will be Jonathan Cox, Garrett Ward, John Paul’s uncle John Rogers, Winslow Phipps, Jordan Ford, Trey Allen, Carmin’s cousin Pierson Young, Jason Justice, Courtney Prince and Donovan Watts.

Someone commented that they had heard marriage described as someone who lost their freedom in the pursuit of happiness.

“We’re OK with that,” Carmin and John Paul agreed.

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Deena and Ian are planning a July 27 ceremony Deena Sarvis and Ian Smeigh were weekend lovers the first eight months they dated. He worked night shift at the BB&T Call Center and she worked during the day, but they say it was a good testing period for their relationship.

They will exchange wedding vows in a July 27 ceremony at Lu Mil Vineyards in Dublin, followed with a reception there. It will be a traditional ceremony, except it will be outside instead of in a church.

Deena is the daughter of Yvonne Sarvis of Whiteville and Danny Sarvis of Leland.

She graduated from Whiteville High School and UNC Wilmington with a degree in elementary education. She taught at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School for three years, and took this year off to work on a master’s degree in arts education. She has taught pottery classes at Southeastern Community College and crafted around 150 bowls for the Empty Bowls charity a few months ago at Trinity Baptist Church.

Ian is the son of Donald Richard and Suzanne Marie Smeigh of Rockingham. He graduated from Richmond County High School and just completed an associate degree in computer information technology at Southeastern Community College. He has been accepted at UNC in Wilmington to pursue a fouryear degree and they plan to

live in Wilmington.

Deena and Ian met at Trinity Baptist Church during Bible school.

“He had followed his brother Neal to Whiteville,” Deena said. “They were going to Trinity Baptist Church and we wound up in the same Sunday school class.”

Their first date was watching the movie “Courageous” in a church outing to Shallotte, “and I had to sit between her and her mom,” Ian said.

“It just ended up that way.”

Ian said Deena denied his first kiss.

“He went in for a kiss and I turned my head,” Deena explained. “I thought he was too young for me, but I thought it was alright to go out with him.”

Ian is younger, but only by eight months.

They haven’t had a breakup since they started dating, but did admit to one pretty good argument.

“But that’s about it,” Ian said.

“We waited for the right person,” Deena added. “It’s all about learning to communicate.”

“We just need to make sure that we keep God first, otherwise it’s not going work,” Ian added.

Deena has been on a lot of Christian mission trips to Africa, Mexico and all over the United States. Ian has also been on some mission trips and was in the choir from

Deena Yvonne Sarvis Ian Joseph Smeigh kindergarten through high school.

Deena planned the Empty Bowls fundraiser held at Trinity Baptist several months ago, with proceeds going to the Lake Waccamaw Food Bank.

She is a potter who has a kiln and provided around 150 pottery bowls for the event. The effort raised around $2,800.

Ian said one man gave a donation and was so impressed with the event that he wrote another check for $50.

Deena explained that Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement that anybody can do for local or foreign charities.

Bowls are donated and participants choose the ones they want. They get to keep them after they eat soup and bread for a suggested donation.

“I had so much help from the church and community,” Deena said of the Empty Bowls project She has also participated in the Jesus Café charity, traveling around on a bus to provide meals for needy children during the summer.

Ian proposed to Deena last Aug. 5 at sunrise on Edisto Island near Charleston. His family takes a week’s vacation there every year and he thought it would be a good time.

“At least one morning we get up and watch the sunrise,” he said. “The whole family knew about it, but I knew my sister-in-law would go crazy if she knew it too far ahead.

I had my sister wake up and write ‘I have a question’ in the sand.”

When Denna read it, Ian

dropped to one knee.

“I had a feeling it was coming,” Deena said.

Ian said he had told Deena when their relationship got serious that he would like to propose on the beach.

“I forgot I had said that but she never did,” he said.

“We wanted to get married after he finished school in May or after I finish in July,” Deena said.

The couple’s shared interest include exercising and listening to music. They say they don’t have a lot of time because they have been on different schedules. Ian said he was training for a 5K race for Cordova School in Rockingham for special needs children where his mother works.

Deena said Ian is a better cook than she is. “I wasn’t going to say that,” he said with a smile.

Deena’s maid of honor will be her best friend, Sarah Jayne Otstot of Whiteville.

Bridesmaids will be Ian’s sister-in-law, Cara Smeigh of Whiteville, his sister, Leah Smeigh of Rockingham, and Deena’s sister-in-law, Ashley Sarvis of Leland.

Neil Smeigh of Whiteville will be his brother’s best man.

Groomsmen will be Deena’s brother, Daniel Sarvis of Leland, Mickey Worthington of Whiteville and Derek Otstot of Whiteville.

Kenley Smeigh, Ian’s niece, will be the flower girl and Jameson Sarvis, Deena’s nephew, will be the ring bearer.

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Carmin Yvette Ray John Paul Rogers

Lacie Delane Priest Stephen Blake Jacobs

Deena Yvonne Sarvis Ian Joseph Smeigh

Auto Track Car Wash...get your car ready for leaving the reception Auto Track takes great pride in offering the largest and most conveniently located carwash facilities in Whiteville and Chadbourn.

Locally owned and operated by Whiteville-native Paul Gore, Auto Track has helped car owners keep their vehicles sparkling clean for more than 13 years.

Depending on your preference and car wash needs, Auto Track offers a brand new Turbo Jet XT Touchless Auto Wash with a dryer, a soft-brush friction wash, and selfwashing bays in Whiteville and a touchless wash and self-washing bays in Chadbourn.

Couples looking to protect their driving investment, will appreciate the carefully selected cleaning solution that is effective but will not harm their car’s finish. Easy, drivethru convenience makes washing two cars as easy as one.

Other services available at Auto Track include vacuum stations, compressed air for tires, and vending machines with specialty cleaning supplies. Bobby Ellis is available at the Whiteville location on Fridays and Saturdays to assist in your car washing needs.

Leave for your honeymoon in a clean and shiny getaway car. Drive into Auto Track at 1230 S Madison Street in Whiteville and 1035 N Brown Street in Chadbourn today for a quality car wash at a reasonable price.

Crystal Gore, Bobby Ellis, Paul Gore and Marly Gore show Lacie and Blake the TurboJet Car Wash.

Auto Track Car Wash 1230 S Madison St., Whiteville

1035 N Brown St., Chadbourn

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Black’s Tire - celebrating 84 years of service Customer service and safety are first and foremost in the Black’s Tire Service business philosophy. That’s why the company is still around to celebrate its 84th anniversary in 2013.

It is an old established business - founded in 1929 – owned and operated through the ages by people who have lived in Columbus County all of their lives.

Your tires are the most important thing between you and the road; therefore, you’ll want to buy your tires from the business people who know tires and care about your safety. That’s where the skilled and personable staff at Black’s comes in. If you don’t know tires, you should get to know the best tire people.

The knowledgeable and caring people who work at Black’s have your best interest at heart.

They are well-trained and have the know-how and the equipment to put your car in excellent condition for your peace of mind.

A hometown atmosphere is a way of life for the tire experts at Black’s Tire Service. But tires aren’t their only business. You can talk with the staff about car repairs as well as tires, fully assured that they will have the mechanics check everything for you, and fix it only if it needs fixing.

The next time your car needs tires or service, confer with the experts at Black’s. Let them do your regular tire checks, oil changes and take care of your other auto needs. They’ll keep your car in good operating order.

John Paul and Carmin learn all they need to know about tire safety from Freddy Norris.

Madison St., Whiteville • 642-3191

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Record your patterns in Collier’s registry The experienced, friendly staff at Collier’s Jewelers will offer helpful advice in deciding upon patterns that match your taste, personality and needs. Your selections will be recorded under your name in Collier’s registry and a permanent record of gifts is a convenience for friends and relatives because it avoids confusion of duplicate gifts.

China, crystal and silver patterns should be selected with a discerning and tasteful eye to future needs as well as present likes. Designs change, but quality craftsmanship and style are always the hallmark of gracious living.

The bridal and gift display at Collier’s has been enlarged to include a wide variety of gifts, in addition to traditional patterns. Collier’s is now a Waterford dealer, offering a complete line of Waterford china, crystal and flatware patterns as well as beautiful accessory pieces.

We also carry a full line of Vietri china, flatware, crystal and accessories. Also look for a large selection of baby gifts, gifts for the bride and groom, bridesmaids and groomsmen, and others on your gift list, no matter what the occasion.

There are Arthur Court aluminumware pieces with the look and durability of pewter and picture frames. There are candles, potpourri, Aromatique and Thymes bath and body care, bridge tallies, cards, napkins and lots more.

Collier’s is a gift headquarters for every occasion — wedding, birthday, new arrival, anniversary, holiday, or just something special for someone special.

Geneva Ashley shows Lacie and Blake some of the beautiful gift items available at Collier’s Fine Gifts & Bridal.

Collier’s Jewelers FINE GIFTS & BRIDAL

717 South Madison Street Downtown Whiteville • 642-3183

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Let us take a little stress off of your big day Columbus Family Chiropractic Center has been in business for over 30 years.

Dr. William Prease has been in practice for 13 years. Dr. Prease is a native of Columbus County and is a 1977 graduate of Whiteville High School.

We would like to say congrats to the couple. We wish you well and staying well is both short and long-term. Starting out in life together demands decisions such as family, financial and health issues.

Chiropractic care; be it acute, chronic or wellness, helps to improve your total health future. Columbus Family Chiropractic Center has been in business for over 30 years and is a strong supporter of Columbus County. Come by and see Dr. Prease and his ever-friendly and helpful staff, Johnnye, Saundra, and Michelle.

Dr. William Prease demonstrates the benefits of chiropractic medicine with John Paul and Carmin.

Columbus Family Chiropractic 5754 Chadbourn Hwy, Chadbourn • 654-3581

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Offering the best insurance value to our customers

Bruce McPherson explains the various insurance plans offered by East Coast Agency, Inc. to John Paul and Carmin.

What makes one insurance company stand out above the others? It’s the service and personal interest that they take in a family’s welfare that makes a company such as East Coast Agency, Inc. truly worthy of your business.

As John Paul and Carmin will soon discover, having an insurance agent they can trust to help them navigate the sometimes confusing world of insurance is one of those things that will give them peace of mind as they start their lives together.

With 31 years experience in the insurance business and a fully licensed staff, East Coast Agency, Inc. has a full understanding of the normal life changes that come to every family and how to use insurance properly to help their customers face any situation with a minimum of risk.

“We don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach to providing for a family’s insurance needs,” notes East Coast owner Bruce McPherson. “Because we have a number of companies to choose from we’re able to match solutions to a person’s personal insurance needs.”

East Coast Agency, Inc. provides all types of insurance through several major companies that they have found to be both reliable and economical. Their status as an independent agency allows them to offer the best insurance value to their customers.

Whether you’re just starting out, or feel the need to have someone review your current insurance coverage, you’ll find the folks at East Coast Agency easy to talk to and willing to help make sure you have the coverage that’s right for you. They’re located in Tabor City at 106 S. Main Street, and you can call them at 910-653-5066.

A rich history of outstanding service

Dale McLean shows Lacie and Blake one of the new living room sets available at Ellis Meares.

Ellis Meares & Son, Inc. Hardware/Furniture/Appliance Store in Fair Bluff combines the tradition of a “general merchandise” store with the very latest in name brand televisions, furniture, appliances, hardware and building materials.

Family owned and operated since 1901, there’s a rich history of outstanding service at Ellis Meares & Son, Inc. You will be amazed and delighted with your first visit there. Whether you’re shopping for new furniture, appliances, bedding or other household items, you’ll find just what you’re looking for, and their friendly staff will make your shopping experience a pleasure.

Ellis Meares & Son, Inc. is a dealer for Toshiba televisions and electronics, Frigidaire appliances, Ashley, Lexington, American Drew, Bassett, Drexel Heritage, Craftique, Hooker and Simmons furniture as well as Lane recliners, Primo bedding and Poulan lawn equipment. They also carry a complete line of hardware, dog kennels, building materials, metal roofing, shingles and vinyl siding. If it has to do with your home, Ellis Meares & Son, Inc. is your “one stop” store.

With many businesses today, real customer service is a thing of the past, but not at Ellis Meares & Son, Inc. When you shop there, you can know that you’re getting excellent merchandise, a fair price and lasting service. Ellis Meares & Son, Inc. is also known for their “90 Days same as Cash” policy, which gives you three full months to pay without incurring a service charge and they also provide delivery service.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a young couple like Lacie and Blake buying your first bedroom suite or washer and dryer, or you’ve been housekeeping for years. Ellis Meares & Son, Inc. on Main Street in Fair Bluff is the kind of establishment that you can depend on and in today’s world that’s a good thing.

ELLIS MEARES & SON, INC. TRUE VALUE HARDWARE STORE Main Street, Fair Bluff • 649-7521

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A reputation for honesty and fair dealings

Jeff Prince shows John Paul and Carmin one of the great vehicles available at Fair Bluff Ford.

A car purchase is usually, after a home purchase, one of the biggest commitments any young couple makes. That’s why it’s important to know that the dealer you’re buying from has a reputation for honesty and fair dealings. People all around can tell you that for over 59 years, the name they trust is Fair Bluff Ford.

Jeff Prince and his staff are proud of their reputation for serving car buyers for so many years. But they also know that the world we live in today is different, and that it’s important to serve today’s customers in a way that meets their needs.

“With our “First Time Buyers” program, young people can rest assured that they’re being treated fairly – that there are no games being played and no tricks” noted dealer Prince. “We want to be known for our ease of doing business and for the comfort of our small town “no pressure” approach.”

When you shop in Fair Bluff you’ll find the lowest prices and a level of service that’s unmatched by any other dealer. You’ll also find a great selection of new Ford cars and trucks, as well as pre-owned and program vehicles that have been individually inspected to make sure they meet the demanding Fair Bluff Ford standards. And when it’s time to bring your car in for service, you’ll have access to a service and parts department that’s second to none.

You’ll appreciate the way you’re treated at Fair Bluff Ford. Give them a visit soon.

FAIR BLUFF FORD

Main Street, Fair Bluff • 649-7531

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You are part of the family at Medicap Pharmacy New couples should become part of the family at Medicap Pharmacy in Whiteville. Owner and pharmacist, Linda Shelburne, and her staff provide free drug reviews and, like family, always make time to answer questions. The convenient drive-thru location near the hospital and physicians’ offices makes stopping by quick and easy.

Of the many services Medicap Pharmacy offers, the most unique is compounding prescriptions for human and veterinary use. Specialized drug orders from your physician can easily be filled by Medicap’s pharmacists trained and experienced in compounding. Medicap also offers Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy to treat hormonal imbalance and deficiencies.

Linda carries DME diabetic supplies plus an array of vitamins, supplements, and Burt’s Bees natural skin care to maintain your good health. It is personal attention and quality products that set Medicap Pharmacy apart.

Taking care of all your health and medical needs is easy at Medicap Pharmacy. Visit Linda and her staff today at their convenient location at 700 Jefferson Street in Whiteville and make an investment in your good health.

Dianna Fonvielle, Elizabeth Andrews and Linda Shelburne, RPh show John Paul and Carmin around Medicap Pharmacy.

700 Jefferson St., Whiteville • 640-1700

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Your housing needs are our #1 priority Oakwood Homes in Chadbourn carries a full line of manufactured and modular homes. Oakwood also features custom built modulars, and this product exceeds site built construction standards for the buyer who wants to invest in a nice home that will appreciate without the headaches of site building.

These homes offer 7/12, 9/12 and 12/12 roof pitches. They also feature nine-foot ceilings, finished dry wall, 2x10 ceiling and floor joists, 2x6 exterior walls on 16-inch center. The 2x6 exterior wall offers twice the insulating value of the standard issue with R-value of 22.

Our modulars are available in any square footage, your floor plan or ours.

These special homes are appraised as site built homes and have the same rates and terms as site built homes.

Harold Walker has been in the manufactured and modular home business for more than 31 years in the community where he grew up. He and his knowledgeable staff can give valuable advice when you are ready to buy a home.

Drop by Oakwood Homes today to check out the variety of homes that make house-shopping a pleasurable experience.

Brad Walker and Tami Frick show John Paul and Carmin one of the beautiful homes available at Oakwood Homes of Chadbourn.

OAKWOOD HOMES

Hwy. 410 South, Chadbourn • 654-4128

Pait’s Tractor...where customer service is number one Who would think that one of the nation’s top dealers for outdoor equipment would be located in Columbus County? Well, it’s true – Pait’s Tractor in Evergreen has been among the country’s top dealers for customer service in the outdoor equipment business for the last ten years. And that means when you deal with Pait’s, you can be assured of outstanding products, prices, and service after the sale.

Pait’s Tractor has gained a reputation as a leader in the sales and service of tractors, mowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, edgers, blowers, and lawn & garden accessories. They sell some of the leading brands in the business, including Cub Cadet, Scag, TroyBilt, Husqvarna, Gravely and Stihl.

In addition to their sales department, Pait’s maintains an award winning service team who can make sure your equipment stays in top condition. “We believe we have the best team assembled to provide our customers with the products and service they expect” noted owner Danny Pait.

Every young couple wants a home and a yard that they can enjoy. With the kind of quality yard and garden equipment sold by Pait’s along with their expert advice, establishing and maintaining a great looking yard can be within the reach of any young couple.

Visit Pait’s today at 7012 Princess Ann Road, Evergreen; they’re located 4 miles off Hwy. 74 at mile marker 375. You can reach them at 910-654-5320.

Danny Pait and Mandy Norris show John Paul and

Carmin a new Scag mower.

PAIT’S TRACTOR LLC 7012 Princess Ann Rd., Evergreen 910-654-5320

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A Department Store with Cash to Loan...

Pawn USA describes itself as a department store with cash to loan, but that’s just one of the many services offered since 1992 at their location in Whiteville.

With seven stores in southeastern North Carolina, Pawn USA offers a full range of pawn loan and great shopping with hometown service and selection.

Local owner/manager Brian Murphy offers great prices on many one-of-akind items along with a full selection of handguns, rifles, shotguns and ammunition.

You never know what treasures you will find, and bridal couples can always count on a wide selection of jewelry, watches, electronics, tools and more. Beautiful wedding rings and gifts for the bride and groom fill the showcases at reasonable prices.

At Pawn USA you can always count on exceptional service, plenty of parking, and a great location. Customers can even pay their bills, cash checks and sell scrap gold and fine jewelry.

For a great loan or shopping experience along with reasonable prices and variety, stop by Pawn USA at 1134 S Madison Street in Whiteville today.

Brian Murphy, owner and manager, shows John Paul and Carmin one of the quality items at Pawn USA.

Pawn USA

1134 S Madison St, Whiteville • 640-3344

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Help for your home and garden needs...

Since 1918, help for your home and garden needs has been just around the corner at W F Cox True Value in Tabor City.

Locally owned by the Rogers and Leggette families for many years and managed by Sam Rogers and Charles Leggette, W F Cox True Value carries everything for newlyweds starting a new home together.

W F Cox True Value stocks building supplies and all the tools, paint and hardware needed to complete money-saving, Do-It-Yourself projects.

Appliances, vacuum cleaners and air conditioners are in stock and ready to be delivered to your new home.

First-time homeowners will find a complete line of lawn and garden supplies carefully selected to make landscaping easy and cost effective.

A friendly, knowledgeable staff offers hard-to-find services such as chainsaw and knife sharpening, gardening tool repair, window and screen door replacement, custom cut glass, and more.

Visit W F Cox True Value for everything you need to create the home of your dreams.

Carmin and John Paul are shown some of the great GE appliances by Paul Rogers at WF Cox in Tabor City.

WF Cox

305 S Main St, Tabor City 653-3143

Whiteville Florist . . . beautiful flowers since 1932

Larry Beltz shows Lacie and Blake the beautiful wedding arrangements available at Whiteville Florist.

Bridal couples have depended on Whiteville Florist to help them make beautiful weddings since 1932. As the oldest florist in the area, Whiteville Florist has proven their value to customers through good times and bad. They have pleased more sweethearts on Valentine’s Day, more mothers on Mother’s Day, and more brides on their wedding day than probably any other business around.

Whiteville Florist has been owned by Larry Beltz since 1984, and is a full-service florist and Teleflora, FTD, and AFS associate. They specialize in fresh flowers for all occasions, as well as plants, balloons, stuffed animals, and a wide range of gifts. “I received my initial training from the Schulkens while I was still in high school” said Beltz. “I’ll always appreciate what they taught me, and how nice they were.”

Every bride knows how important flowers are to creating the perfect setting for a wedding.

That’s why so many brides turn to Whiteville Florist as their floral provider. “We do unique bouquets and floral arrangements for all sorts of ceremonies and receptions, and we handle all the delivery and set-up, so the bride has less to worry about” noted Beltz.

In addition to the regular florist services, Larry also provides home decorating for many customers, using silk arrangements and wreaths. “I enjoy working with customers to achieve the look they want for their homes. My customers know they can depend on me to make every effort to ensure their satisfaction.”

If experience, convenience, outstanding service and selection are important to you, the choice of a florist is easy – Whiteville Florist, located at 500 S. Madison Street in Whiteville.

Whiteville Florist

500 S. Madison St., Whiteville • 642-2722 www.whitevilleflorist.com

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BRUNSWICK PLANTATION Elegance and Southern charm are apparent to anyone who steps foot on Brunswick Plantation. You’ll be hardpressed to find a better setting for your special day. With ample accommodations for wedding guests, Brunswick Plantation is also available for other special occasions.

With a professional staff coordinated by Robin Hicken, the planning and details of your event won’t seem so overwhelming.

Call Robin at 1-800-835-4533, ext. 6901 for additional information or to set up an appointment.