Nevermind. Solved my own issue. A little more research would've saved me a lot of headache tonight. If anyone happens to have the same issue, here's the sticky I ran into.

 

http://forum.avsim.net/topic/441755-white-stripstears-in-ground-ati-user-please-read-might-help/

Was just going to reply with the link to my tip, but you found it, glad it helped you out!