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Malec Brothers Operations

Malec Brothers executive David Smith and local employee Jabar Ragland explain the processes that will take place at the company's Delco log processing plant once state regulators approve their air quality permit. The company met all application criteria, and a 30-day public comment period brought "no objections," said Smith. The Division of Air Quality extended the comment period, however, and 300 people attended a hearing Thursday, May 3, where they heard from opponents of the project. Now the comment period has been extended again, with a hearing scheduled Tuesday, May 15, at Acme-Delco Middle School at 7 p.m.During the wait, a reduced staff of employees are keeping busy removing bark from trees. Smith called The News Reporter after the interview to confirm that six of their 20 employees have been laid off. "We are devastated," he said. "We realize we've been hoodwinked and we need to stop the hemorrhaging."

Posted by The News Reporter on Thursday, May 10, 2018

Malec Brothers Operations

May 10, 2018

SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT: Carolina Adventist Academy

School Spotlight: What a joy it was speaking with the students at Carolina Adventist Academy! They told us why they enjoy science and explained experiments they've conducted that can benefit you every day!

Posted by The News Reporter on Tuesday, May 8, 2018

School Spotlight: Carolina Adventist Academy
Serious crash on U.S. 74-76 Saturday night

US 74-76 wreck near Whiteville Saturday night. Two pin-ins. See NRcolumbus for story and photos.

Posted by The News Reporter on Sunday, May 6, 2018

Serious crash on U.S. 74-76 Saturday night
Air Quality Hearing

Residents affected by the Riegelwood log fumigation company, Malec Brothers Transport, gathered to express their opinions and concerns about the company and its plan to use a new chemical.The company plans to triple its production with the use of the insecticide compound methyl bromide. Bryce Sage, a supervisor at Allen Transport, spoke on behalf of the timber-processing company. “I’ve been exposed every day to the exact same chemical that people are worried about,” he said. “I’ve received no harm.”For updates and more inforamtion, check out Diana Matthews' article online at nrcolumbus.com or read it in Tuesday's paper.

Posted by The News Reporter on Friday, May 4, 2018

Air Quality Hearing