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Gas prices fuel higher holiday traffic forecasts

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Low gas prices and moderate weather reports have travel experts forecasting an increase in holiday traffic this year. Nearly three million North Carolinians will travel 50 miles or more during Christmas and New Year’s, according to AAA Carolinas. At least 2.5 million of those travelers, or approximately 90 percent, will take a car to their destination. The forecast repre“With most people sents an increase hitting the roads during of 41,000 travelthis time, we want to ers over last year, AAA Carolinas stress the importance said. of buckling up, avoiding One factor drivdrinking and driving, and ing auto traffic is eliminating distractions low gas prices. Leading into the behind the wheel such as holiday travel cell phone usage.” season, which is defined as Dec. 23-Jan. 3, gas prices in Wilmington averaged $1.99 a gallon, according to the website Gasbuddy. com, representing a 41 cent decline in fuel prices from this time last year. “Falling gas prices will lead to more North Carolinians traveling to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year with family and friends,” said David Parsons, president and CEO of AAA Carolinas. Gas prices are the lowest they have been in seven n See TRAFFIC Page 5

Homeless shelters to house close to 200 for Christmas By Chris Russell Contributing Writer

Visitors at Airlie Gardens walk through the Enchanted Airlie display Wednesday, Dec. 16. ~ Allison Potter

At least 184 men, women and children will spend Christmas in an emergency or homeless shelter in the Wilmington area this year, according to reports from local shelters. The two largest shelters, Salvation Army’s Center for Hope and the Good Shepherd Center each expect 45 or more. Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear, part of Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Service, counts 32 and Rescue Mission of Cape Fear reports 27 in its two facilities. Open Gate, a domestic violence shelter, will house 16, First Fruits Ministries expects 12, and Open House, the emergency-only shelter for youth ages 6 to 18, expects 7, for a total of 184. There are more than seven shelters in the Wilmington area; some operate by one agency but separate men and women, thus providing two shelters. Finding the number of people who will spend Christmas in area homeless shelters can be a difficult number to assess. Several shelters said that some people staying in the facilities will leave to spend Christmas with family, making the actual homeless population a bit higher on a daily basis. The numbers cited do not include all the transitional facilities in the area, such as the 20 people housed with Linc, a transitional housing agency for people who have just exited prison or jail; n See SHELTERS Page 5

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addition part of new development planned for area By Terry Lane Staff Writer

From a grocery store to retail shops to a brewery, several new businesses are seeking approval to begin development in the vicinity of the intersection of Eastwood Road and U.S. 76. The largest of the projects is the proposed expansion of the Mayfaire Town Center, which

would develop 70,000 to 90,000 square feet of new retail stores on Town Center Drive in locations north and south of the Mayfaire Cinemas. The Mayfaire Town Center project developers on Dec. 14 filed the plans with the city for a planned “Phase III” expansion of the shopping center. The initial documents listed West Marine, n See MAYFAIRE Page 5

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Plans submitted to the City of Wilmington by CBL and Associates Properties propose the addition of seven buildings at Mayfaire Town Centre.

Salvation Army provides food and shelter to many By Chris Russell Contributing Writer

Staff photo by Allison Potter

Jessica Long rings a bell for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle fundraiser at the Wal-Mart on Sigmon Road Tuesday, Dec. 22. This is Long’s sixth year working as a bell ringer.

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The sound of the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle bells ringing can be heard near store sidewalks from Wal-Mart to Mayfaire Town Center. And whether your Pavlov reaction is to smile, reach in your wallet and add money to the kettle, or to do a side-step around, it is one of the most memorable sounds of “the giving season.” There are approximately 35 Red Kettles stationed throughout the Wilmington area. The local branch of the Salvation Army helps feed and shelter the homeless in a five-county region. The number one item bought with donations is food or gift cards for food. “My grocery bill for food for Christmas is $87,000,”said Major Richard Watts with the Salvation Army in Wilmington. He explained they used to buy bulk food items to give away but storage and freshness became an n See SALVATION Page 5

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Voters in New Hanover County will have plenty of options when they head to the polls in March 2016, as primary challenges emerged across the board as the deadline for candidate registration ended on Dec. 21. Local Republican voters will have a choice for their party’s candidates for their senator, congressional representative, governor, attorney general, state house representative, state school superintendent, county board of commissioners, county board of education and register of deeds, among others. Democrats will have fewer options, but there are some competitive races, including for governor, lieutenant governor, state attorney general and, locally, county board of education. Some of the most competitive campaigning will be for the n See ELECTION Page 5

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Decorating contests inspire holiday spirit By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

Wrightsville Beach residents Kim and Steve Wilt’s outdoor Christmas lights were deemed the best of 17 homes that took part in the town’s annual holiday decorating contest, but Steve Wilt credited his three children in helping earn the Best Overall award. In addition to helping him string up lights, his 14-year-old son James, 11-year-old son Charles and 11-year-old daughter Elliott took on the challenge of untangling the lights from last year’s decorating efforts, Wilt explained. He said his decorating strategy was to work with the natural elements around his S. Harbor Island home. “We have a circular driveway, so we put in arches that you drive under when you pull in,” he said. “We also try to accentuate the live oak trees.” While the Wilts captured the grand prize, a number of homes throughout the neighborhood also created impressive displays. “A lot of the families get into it, whether they enter the contest or not,” he said.

Friendly rivalries have even emerged over the years, Wilt added, like with his neighbor Jeff Turpin, who also entered the contest. But it’s all in good fun, Wilt said, and the result is a “very well-decorated community.” “It’s a very festive neighborhood,” he added. The holiday decorating contest gave awards in several other categories. The Docks at 2 Marina Street received Best Overall Business for lining the docks with an elegant array of garlands, red bows and white lights. Helen Fawcett earned Most Creative for stringing red and green lights over her Volkswagen bus. Nancy Faye Craig was given Best Entryway for her

bicycle-themed decorations. The other winners were Walt Laughlin, Most Nautical; Ann and Bud Davis, Most Traditional; South End Surf Shop, Most Holiday Spirit; and Rev. Pat Rabun, Best Holiday Lighting. Small businesses and properties in downtown Wilmington were also encouraged to adorn their windows and enter the 2015 Window Decorating Contest. A panel of judges selected Kat 5 Kava at 123 Grace Street as the winner for its display featuring live music, lights and a snow machine. Second place went to Chandler’s Wharf Shops for its traditional Christmas tree and illuminated snowflakes hanging

from the ceiling. Occasions Just Write received third place for a shimmering white display highlighted by dangling icicle lights. The Wonder Shop at 22 North Front Street won the People’s Choice Award for a display that a press release called a “thought-provoking display that focused on the difference in people’s lives at Christmas, with some having too much and others having too little.” “It is inspiring to see the creativity and originality of the window decorations,” event organizer Amy Grant stated in the press release. “This activity brings people together in the spirit of the holidays.” email emmy@luminanews.com

Clockwise from right: Most Traditional, Ann and Bud Davis, 209 S. Channel Dr. Best Overall Business, The Docks at 2 Marina Street. Most Creative, Fawcett residence, 15 E. Fayetteville St. Best Entryway, Nancy Faye Craig, 111 Seaside Lane.

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State tourism coalition honors Rep. Davis By Terry Lane Staff Writer

The N.C. Travel & Tourism Coalition presented state Rep. Ted Davis with its inaugural Tourism Champion Award for his contribution to the tourism industry on Friday, Dec. 18. The award from the coalition of tourism boards was partly to recognize Davis’ work on the Occupancy Tax Subcommittee of the House Finance Committee in the state’s General Assembly. “Rep. Davis gets it, and we want him to know how much we appreciate his leadership,” said coalition chairman Rolf Blizzard. “Ted is one of our industry’s greatest champions, and we’re pleased to present him this wellearned award.” “I am proud that my peers throughout the state recognize the work that he has done,” said Kim Hufham, president and CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority.

“We owe this man such a debt of gratitude.” In presenting the award to Davis, Hufhan said one of his biggest contributions to the tourism industry was ensuring any legislation that addressed occupancy taxes adhered to the coalition’s guidelines. The guidelines state that room occupancy tax should not exceed 6 percent, that at least two-thirds of occupancy tax proceeds go towards promoting tourism and that the revenue be administered by a tourism board. The guidelines also make provisions for beach nourishment, allowing for up to 50 percent of tax proceeds to go towards beach sand replacement projects in some cases. In accepting the award, Davis said spending time in Wilmington while growing up gave him an appreciation of all of the amenities the area has to offer. “It gave a true understanding of our quality of life and how important all of those are,” Davis said

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of the many opportunities for recreation in the region. “It’s not just for those who live here, but for those who come visit us and support our tourism industry. I’ve always done everything I could to try to help and support the tourism industry.” Davis said during prior sessions he has had to fend off efforts by other legislators to make changes to the occupancy tax. “The occupancy tax is so important. The money goes to tourism, but there are people that would rather it go to other things and they are trying to fiddle with the occupancy tax,” Davis said. He said he has communicated with House Finance Committee Senior Chairman William Brawley about the importance of keeping the occupancy tax within the guidelines. “There are rules and if you have rules, you have to follow them. If you start making exceptions here, you’ll have to make exceptions there,” Davis said of

his discussions on the room occupancy tax in Raleigh. Davis also highlighted the film industry as another important element of the local Wilmington economy. He said the $30 million film grant program that the General Assembly passed this year would have an impact on the local economy. “We got a big boost this year. We’re starting to get some companies to come back in to Wilmington,” said Davis, emphasizing his passion for the film industry. “It’s going to be a huge boost, economically. I hope we can build on that and that the people in Raleigh will understand the significance of the film industry.” Additionally, Davis praised the work of the General Assembly House Speaker Tim Moore. “We have a speaker of the house who understands the film and the tourism industry,” Davis said. “That’s a good thing to have.” Email terrylane@luminanews.com

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Kim Hufham, president and CEO of the New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority, presents Republican Rep. Ted Davis with the N.C. Travel & Tourism Coalition Tourism Champion Award on Friday, Dec. 18 at the Holiday Inn in Wrightsville Beach.

Inaugural Polar Plunge benefits Communities in Schools By Pam Creech Contributing Writer

On New Year’s Day, men, women and children will flock to Wrightsville’s Stone Street to take a dip in the chilly ocean. The inaugural Polar Plunge will benefit Communities in Schools, a nonprofit organization that supports at-risk youth in New Hanover and Pender counties. Town Manager Tim Owens stated in a Dec. 8 email that the plunge’s original location, Salisbury Street (Mercer’s Pier), would be more suitable to the event due to the ample parking spaces, public restrooms and sufficient space for emergency access. But others, including event director Bethany Leighton, insist that Stone Street (Station One) is an ideal location because of its proximity to local businesses.

Some local businesses near Stone Street, including King Neptune Restaurant, are sponsoring the Polar Plunge. “The idea is that people will come out, stay for lunch and support those businesses,” Leighton said. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. with a steel drum band, corn hole competition, a photo booth and children’s activities. Coffee, hot chocolate and pastries, and a post-swim rinsing station will be complementary for participants. At 11 a.m., participants will run into the ocean. Those who do not wish to swim can donate to the cause in honor of an individual or team participating in the event. Oceanic Seafood Restaurant will provide prizes for category winners. The youngest swimmer will win an Oceanic kids’ meal,

a logo towel and a Frisbee. The participant who traveled the farthest will win a $60 Oceanic gift card. The participant who raises the most money will be awarded dinner for four at the restaurant. Each swimmer will receive a T-shirt. The funds raised will help pay the salary of the Communities in Schools site coordinator at Williston Middle School, which is not paid by the federal, state and city grants the organization receives. The coordinator helps students who have inconsistent attendance, discipline issues or other problems that inhibit their academic performance obtain the resources necessary to succeed. The Communities in Schools also has full-time staff members at New Hanover High School, Snipes Academy of Arts and Design, Penderlea Elementary School and

Cape Fear Middle School. Communities in Schools’ programs include the Mary S. Mosley Career Readiness Academy, a non-traditional high school that partners each student with a mentor who monitors academic growth and a 10-week tutoring program that targets third- and sixth-graders who have been identified by their teachers as not likely to pass state-administered end-of-grade tests. Nearly 20 participants have registered for the 2016 Polar Plunge so far. Leighton hopes to have 300 swimmers participate. “It’s been a fun, successful event in other places, and we’re excited to try it here. We hope to do it for many years to come,” Leighton said. The participation fee is $25. To register, visit http://www.ciscapefear.org/polar-plunge/

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For The Record Question and photos by Emmy Errante

How far did you travel or do you plan to travel this holiday season?

Stephen Umstead (with Branson) Wilmington, N.C. “I’m not traveling.”

Jack Hunter

Jenna Lavoie

“I’m going 50 miles to Shallotte.”

“I traveled from Charlotte because my parents live here.”

Sarah Archibald Wilmington, N.C.

“In past years I’ve gone to Canada but I’m staying in Wilmington this year.”

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Annual Cucalorus Festival receives grants for next fiscal year By Krys Estes Contributing Writer

A federal agency that supports the arts has raised its grant donation to the annual Cucalorus film festival while also adding a University of North Carolina Wilmington publication to its list of grant recipients. The National Endowment for the Arts will award the Cucalorus film festival with a $25,000 grant in 2016 to support the annual downtown event that showcases more than 200 films and events. The grant is an increase in previous NEA funding. The festival was awarded $15,000 last year and $20,000 in 2013. “We’re proud to be one of a select group of organizations who have achieved the support of the most respected funding source in the country,” said Cucalorus executive director Dan Brawley. “Continued support from the NEA highlights and uplifts the long-term commitment that Cucalorus has made to supporting the boldest and most visionary filmmakers. In addition to helping us put dollars in the hands of artists, an award from the NEA acts as a catalyst for further funding and for a deeper understanding of the value of film festivals and their ability to touch people.”

The NEA also awarded a $10,000 grant to the Ecotone journal, a project of the University of North Carolina Wilmington that is produced by faculty and staff of the Masters of Fine Arts program in the creative writing department. The magazine has been published since 2005 and will be promoted at national conferences, as well

“We’re proud to be one of a select group of organizations who have achieved the support of the most respected funding source in the country.” as through the website and social media, the North Carolina Arts Council said. “Ecotone’s mission is to publish and promote the best place-based work being written today,” the journal’s website said. “The award-winning magazine features writing and art that reimagine place, and our authors interpret this charge expansively. The magazine explores the ecotones between landscapes,

Cruelty to animals charge Wrightsville Beach police charged a Missouri man with cruelty to animals after a dog owner said he threw the dog during a domestic dispute. Wrightsville Beach police responded to reports of a domestic dispute at the Sandpeddler motel at about 4 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14. A woman at the hotel said that Shelby Denton, 29, of Cleveland, Mo., picked up and threw her Chihuahua during the argument. The dog hit a rail and sustained an injury to its leg. Officers were able to see the injury and arrested Denton on the cruelty to animal charge.

literary genres, scientific and artistic disciplines, modes of thought.” Cucalorus, which recently concluded its 21st film festival in Wilmington, was praised in MovieMaker Magazine as “One of the Coolest Film Festivals in the World” for 2015 and has grown into one of the largest film festivals in the South. The event drew more than 17,000 and screened 269 films from 27 countries. The festival touts a commitment to “multi-disciplinary arts, supporting emerging and innovative creative professionals, a residency program, a summer camp for teen filmmakers, a micro-cinema, technology and entrepreneurial conferences and an extensive community engagement program.” The grant will help fund the 22nd annual Cucalorus Film Festival, scheduled for Nov. 9-13, 2016, in downtown Wilmington and will feature more than 150 events, including screenings, workshops, installations and performances. Overall, the NEA supported 16 organizations in North Carolina, distributing a total of $320,000 in grants. The NEA plans to support 1,126 projects across the United States totaling $27.7 million in grants this year. “Supporting projects like those in North Carolina offers more opportunities to engage in the arts every day,” said Jane Chu, NEA chairman. “The arts are part of our everyday lives, no matter who you are or where you live. They have the power to transform individuals, spark economic vibrancy in communities, and transcend the boundaries across diverse sectors of society.”

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Funds donated for Wrightsville rain garden tour By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

A number of projects around Wrightsville Beach keep polluted stormwater from entering local waterways, and soon people will be able to take a self-guided tour to learn more about them. The N.C. Coastal Federation’s southeast branch recently received a $2,500 grant from RBC Wealth Management to create signage, printed brochures and a website to inform the public about the variety of retrofitted natural and manmade elements around town that divert stormwater. “I think there’s people even around Wrightsville Beach that aren’t aware that they’re there,” RBC Wealth Management senior vice president David Dupont said of the rain gardens, swales, pervious pavement and retrofitted pipes, curbs and gutters. “It’s really interesting work that I think is significant, so we want to support it and promote it.” Signage will indicate the start of the tour, called “Walk the Loop for Clean Water,” at the federation’s office on W. Salisbury Street. The office will have brochures outlining the location and details of each of the projects and those taking a self-guided tour can find further information on the tour’s website. The federation will also offer guided tours, southeast office manager Tracy Skrabal added. RBC Wealth Management awarded the grant because the Coastal Federation’s clean water efforts are in line with RBC’s Blue Water Project, an initiative to help provide drinkable, fishable and swimmable water for current and future generations. “It was a combination of us looking to do something with a local nonprofit and something that tied

into the clean water initiative that we have going on with the company, so it just seemed to make sense,” Dupont said. Dupont is a Wrightsville Beach resident who frequently swims in Banks Channel, so he said he is “particularly concerned when it’s not really that clean out there.” After the signage, brochures and websites are created, Skrabal hopes to receive more grant money to incorporate the self-guided tours into a K-12 curriculum. New Hanover County students already learn about stormwater, she said, so this would allow them to see the practical application of their knowledge. In addition to touring the existing stormwater projects, students could learn simple ways to divert stormwater in their own backyards by creating small rain gardens or using a flexible tube to reroute downspout outflow from impervious pavement into pervious soil. Curriculum objectives might include “following the raindrop’s journey,” coastal education coordinator Ted Wilgis said. “Students will learn where the stormwater comes from, where it flows to and how these projects interrupt that flow from entering our creeks,” Wilgis said. Besides the practical education, there are other benefits to a curriculum component outside the classroom, Skrabal added. “We try to provide the out-of-the-box teaching, getting them out of the class, and it ties in with our clean water mission,” she said. “And it doesn’t hurt to get them out and give them some physical fitness too.” email emmy@luminanews.com

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Editorial/Opinion Our thoughts By Simon Gonzalez

Peace On Earth The director has had enough. All he wants to do is stage a simple Nativity play, but he is plagued by prima donna cast members and harsh criticism of his props. “Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” he finally cries out in anguish. “Sure,” says one of his actors. “I can tell you what Christmas is all about.” The actor takes center stage and recites some of the most well known lines in history. “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” The scene, of course, is from the iconic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The director is Charlie Brown, the actor is Linus and the “lines” are Luke 2:8-14, quoted directly from the King James Bible. Linus concludes his monologue by saying, “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.” To which anyone who believes that the Savior was born on that first Christmas would say, “Amen.” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” is the longestrunning cartoon special, airing every year since its debut in 1965. It’s one of the most beloved television shows ever, and an annual must-see TV event for many. But it isn’t without controversy. Not then, and not now. Even back in 1965 it was criticized as being too religious. Peanuts creator Charles Schultz had to battle network executives to include the overtly Christian message. There were assorted other criticisms — it doesn’t have a laugh track, it used the voices of real children, Vince Guaraldi’s exceptional contemporary

jazz soundtrack was considered an odd choice for a cartoon — but the biggest one was a network TV program that actually quoted from the Bible. Tomorrow most Americans will celebrate Christmas. In a country where between 71 to 83 percent self-identify as Christian, surely there will be some at least intellectual understanding that we gather to open gifts to commemorate the greatest gift of all time — the gift of the Christ child. As the bumper stickers proclaims, Jesus is the reason for the season. But although this is a country that remains predominately Christian on some level, even that bumper sticker slogan invites controversy. After all, we are a pluralistic society, with liberty and tolerance for all. So lest we offend anyone or appear exclusionary, we replace Christmas trees with holiday trees, and forbid the installation of crèches on public property. This tends to inflame the passions of the faithful, who rail against the “war on Christmas.” Silly controversies arise, like the color of the cups at certain coffee establishments, the abbreviation Xmas, and retail clerks saying happy holidays — even though those coffee cups have never included an overtly religious message, X is the Greek chi and historically has been used as an abbreviation for Christ, and holiday is a linguistic variation of the Old English holy day. There’s an irony in all this. Linus proclaimed it when he quoted Luke 2:14. The baby was born in Bethlehem to show God’s good will toward men, and to bring peace on earth. But good will seems to be in short supply, especially if we draw battle lines in the war on Christmas. And peace remains elusive across the globe. Whether we see this as a festive season where we exchange gifts with loved ones, whether we don’t celebrate at all and are just glad it’s about to be over for another year, or whether we commemorate the advent of the Messiah, we can all purpose to practice more good will. And perhaps we can reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, and remember that Luke’s words are in the form of a promise. Hopefully we’ll experience a little of the good news and great joy this season, and see in it the foretaste of a time when there will be peace on earth.

In a country where between 71 to 83 percent self-identify as Christian, surely there will be some at least intellectual understanding that we gather to open gifts to commemorate the greatest gift of all time — the gift of the Christ child.

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Wilmington area homeless shelters Christmas occupancy The Salvation Army – Center for Hope............................................45 Good Shepherd Center.........................................................................45 Family Promise (Wilmington Interfaith Hospitality Network).......32 Rescue Mission of Cape Fear...............................................................27 First Fruit Ministries................................................................................12 Domestic Violence Shelter – the Open Gate.................................16 Open House (youth 6 – 18)....................................................................7

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or PORT Human Services, an agency that houses people recovering from substance abuse. There is not one comprehensive list of functioning night shelters that can be had from an online search. A Yahoo search for “homeless shelters in Wilmington, NC”, provides a list topped with Mercy House, a facility that has been closed for six months. A Google search listed United Way as a shelter, but it is not one; however, they will direct you to call 2-1-1, to find community health and human service resources. The call leads to going online to find a list of night shelters via NC211.org. Their list of four is accurate, but not complete.

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years, Gasbuddy.com reported. And there’s more to come, the website forecasts, as fuel prices are expected to continue their decline through the beginning of January due to an abundant local supply as well as fewer people driving during the winter months. Another concern for AAA Carolinas is drunk or impaired driving, Parsons said. “With most people hitting the roads during this time, we want to stress the importance of buckling up, avoiding drinking and driving, and eliminating distractions behind the wheel such as cell phone usage,” he said. AAA Carolinas said 49 people

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issue. He said it is healthier and fresher to give grocery store gift cards and allow people to buy fresh food. He cited an example of a really good deal they got on cabbage but a heat wave came and ruined the produce. He said, “I’ve changed a lot of smelly diapers, but there is nothing quite like the smell of spoiled cabbage.” Major Watts said the Salvation Army has been sheltering people since 1901 in this region. “We’ve had almost every kind of shelter you can imagine … men’s, women’s, we have a men and women shelter now with plans to

“We are a small agency and only help families. We give a hand up and try to make a big impact on a small group of people,” said Anne Best, executive director of Family Promise of the Lower Cape Fear. Best pointed out that homelessness could happen to almost anybody. “We recently helped one family whose child became deathly sick and was having seizures. They found out their home was contaminated with toxic mold. They had to leave everything behind that might be contaminated and the mother had to quit work to care for the child,” Best said. Family Promise was able to house the family and the child has nearly recovered from the mold-related illnesses. Cecile Patrick with First Fruits Ministries said that their shelter

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Staff members at the Good Shepherd Center are expecting about 45 people to spend Christmas in their homeless shelter.

operation is small. They are currently assisting mothers with two to four children each. “The food pantry is our largest operation,” Patrick said. Matt Tape with FFM said they have a mobile unit that provides food every Wednesday and Sunday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, from about 6-7 p.m.

They also feed a couple of hundred people three days a week from their campus on Vance Street. “We also have a ministry to shut-in widows. Volunteers pack a box of food and take a warm meal that has been prepared to about a dozen widows,” Tape said.

New numbers of area homeless will be collected on Jan. 27, 2016. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires communities to submit data every other year in order to qualify for federal homeless assistance funds. This one day data collection is called a Pointin-Time count.

The North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness has a link to the most recent PiT data collected. It shows a variety of homeless statistics including by age, race, gender. Half of the homeless counted in the state are children under the age of 18. The data can be viewed at www. ncceh.org/pitdata/.

died on North Carolina roads last year during the holidays, an increase of seven more fatalities than the previous year. AAA Carolinas urged motorists to assign designated drivers during the holidays, as drunk driving has shown to be a problem during travel periods due to the frequency of holiday parties, especially around the New Year’s celebration. To help keep drunk driving in check, state and local police will step up DUI checkpoints and extra patrols on North Carolina roads from Dec. 11 to Jan. 3 as part of the “Booze It & Lose It” campaign. As part of the governor’s highway safety program, DUI task forces will be set up in nine counties, including New

Hanover County. In 2014, 380 people were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver, and in December 2014 there were 24 people killed in crashes involving at least one driver or motorcycle operator with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher, the North Carolina Department of Transportation reported. One of those deaths occurred on Christmas Day. The North Carolina Department of Transportation will suspend most construction projects during the holiday travel period to prevent extra delays with a few exceptions, which can be found by visiting: https://apps. ncdot.gov/newsreleases/details. aspx?r=12085.

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expand to include families,” Watts said. The Salvation Army Center of Hope night shelter at 820 Second St. can house 52 residents; more could be housed on the floor in case of emergencies. He gave an example of our mobile society: a family can be traveling in their old mini-van and it dies, and suddenly they are homeless. Transition, emergencies and circumstances all affect the fluctuating homeless count, Watts said. A point-intime spreadsheet dated Jan. 28, 2015 for New Hanover County reported 353 homeless. Aside from preparing hot meals for the needy, giving food cards, and housing the homeless, the Salvation Army helps make

Christmas brighter for families who cannot afford toys. Many community partners join in the effort to help every child have a toy at Christmas. WECT and Fox Wilmington just finished a Holiday Smiles Toy Drive to benefit the Salvation Army clients, but the need does not end at Christmas, Watts said. The Red Kettles and the Salvation Army bell ringers will be collecting donations at least through noon of Christmas Eve, weather depending. Donations given at that time help cover expenses that do not hit until January. To learn more about the area Salvation Army, see: salvationarmycarolinas.org/ wilmington.

Voters should also expect a competitive general election once the Republican candidates for commissioners are decided in the primary. In addition to incumbent Democrat Barfield, former commissioner and state senator Julia Boseman will try to reclaim a spot on the board. Nelson G. Beaulieu, a Cape Fear Community College professor, will also be on the general election ballot as a Democratic candidate for the board. The congressional representatives serving New Hanover County will also have to face primary challenges in order to make it to the general election ballot. Rep. David Rouzer, Republican representing the 7th district, will have a primary challenge from former Johnston County Republican Party Chairman Mark Otto. The 7th district includes Wrightsville Beach and other parts of New Hanover County, including the other beach towns. Whoever wins the 7th district primary will face Wilmington attorney Wesley Casteen in the general election. The 2014 Libertarian candidate for the seat, Casteen said in a press release he chose to run for the seat this time as a Democrat after Barfield, who also ran for the seat that cycle, announced he would run to retain his place on the board of commissioners. Republican voters in the central and eastern part of the county

will also have a selection in the primary for the 3rd congressional district, currently represented by Republican Rep. Walter Jones, who has two challengers. Taylor Griffin, of New Bern, said he got 45 percent of the vote when he ran against Jones in 2014, while Phil Law, a Jacksonville computer technician and former Marine, is also challenging Jones. State Rep. Susi Hamilton, a Democrat representing district 18 that includes part of downtown Wilmington, is facing a primary challenge from Republican Gerald “Jerry” Benton. Democratic voters in New Hanover County will not see as many options on the primary ballot in March, but they will have several choices for three contested seats on the board of election, including Emma Saunders and Chris Meek, who both lost bids for the school board in 2014, as well as candidates Rev. James Jamison Jr., Kevin Spears and Sandra Leigh. There will also be a primary for the Republican candidates for board of education. Incumbents Jeannette Nichols and Lisa Estep are running for re-election, with candidates Frank Christopher Meares and David Lee Wortman vying for re-election. And for the register of deeds office, Republicans Peter McClain and Tammy Beasley will challenge each other in the primary.

first plans for a grocery story on Eastwood Road near the intersection of Town Center Drive and Cambridge Village Senior Living. The project was filed as a “LiDL Grocery Store” with city developers, though the site plan doesn’t specify the name of the grocery store. The European grocery store chain LiDL has confirmed an expansion into the U.S., though it hasn’t been announced if the stores would be branded with the LiDL name. Another project in the area is the proposed Wrightsville Beach Brewery, which despite the name, will not be located within the town limits. The 9,400-squarefoot restaurant, which is being evaluated by the city’s Technical Review Committee, would be located at the corner of Oleander Drive and Greenville Avenue near Bradley Creek. The Mayfaire Town Center development is part of the planned “Phase III” of the Mayfaire Town Center, which the property managers have been advertising on their website. The developers described Phase

III as the “most important area of the center, located on Town Center Drive, the critical primary thoroughfare connecting all components of the property as well as two primary city streets surrounding the site. It is the most heavily traveled street within the property.” The ownership of the 609,000 square foot, 75-store Mayfaire Town Center changed this year. Tennessee-based CBL & Associates, a publically traded real estate investment trust, purchased the Mayfaire Town Center in June from BrodyCo Inc. and Zimmer Development Company, the original developers of the property. Subsequently, the company in November sold to Principal Real Estate Investors the adjacent Mayfaire Community Center, which features Dick’s Sporting Goods and Harris Teeter grocery store. Both the Mayfaire Town Center Phase III development and the LiDL grocery store project are scheduled for evaluation by the Technical Review Committee by Dec. 31.

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county board of commissioners opening. After Commissioner Woody White announced this week that he would run for reelection, all three incumbents whose terms expire in 2016 are competing for re-election, as commissioners Beth Dawson and Jonathan Barfield, Jr. both filed as candidates on the first day that the candidate registration process opened. Republican voters will also have several options to elect new commissioners, as seven candidates will be on the March 15 ballot to be selected for the Nov. 8 general election contest. In addition to White and Dawson, Republican voters will have other experienced choices. Patricia Kusek, a financial planner who also serves as chair of the Cape Fear Public Utilities Authority board, had a crowd of supporters when she filed. Dr. Derrick Hickey was narrowly defeated in his 2014 bid for the board by current Commissioner Rob Zapple. Christopher Dodd unsuccessfully sought a seat on the board of commissioners as a Republican primary candidate in 2014, while Jim Brumit made a run for the county board of education in 2014. Another Republican candidate, John Babb, is a member of the Cape Fear Community College board of trustees.

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A shopper makes a donation to the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle fundraiser Tuesday, Dec. 22 at the Walmart on Sigmon Road.

West Elm, Lane Bryant, Torrid, H&M and Hot Topic as potential tenants in the expansion. A revised submission removed the reference to the specific retailers. A spokeswoman for Mayfaire Town Center could not confirm the list of tenants until leases are signed. She said it was always the plan to expand the shopping center in three phases, and while there is no set timeline, the construction on the new retail stores is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2016 and be completed by summer 2017. “We’re working with a number of exciting tenants, many of which are new to the market,” said Paige Somervell, Mayfaire Town Center assistant general manager. The Mayfaire Town Center Phase III proposal is one of several projects in the area that’s waiting for review by Wilmington city planners. Developers who recently won approval for a zoning change by the Wilmington City Council filed on Dec. 9 their

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Best ofthree D ylan Chaney loves chess. He has been playing half his life and he believes global conflicts would be better resolved over a chessboard. He defeats opponents with thoughtful strategy — mirroring their moves while arranging his pawns to protect his other pieces. He is also 10 years old. Dylan was one of the oldest Wrightsville Beach School students who took part in the school’s double elimination chess tournament Dec. 17, which culminated in a dramatic best-ofthree finish between two of Dylan’s classmates. The tournament started at 8 a.m. Teachers lined up 25 chessboards on cafeteria tables as pairs of children faced off. Three hours later, only a handful of students were left. The top finishers from each grade received an award certificate. Eliminated students were sent back to class, further increasing the incentive to win. The children practice chess every Friday morning for 30 minutes before school, said Katherine Kochakji, the teacher who organized the tournament. Chess club is an elective activity that starts at 7:30 a.m. and about 50 students participate. Wrightsville Beach School’s tournament is the culmination of that practice, but teachers across the county are trying to organize a tournament in the spring involving multiple schools. Kochakji said she created chess club because the game teaches many different learning concepts. “There are just so many things that the mind has to go through in order to play a game of chess,” she said. “It’s such a strategic game.” It also teaches concentration, she said, gesturing to the nearby table where two fourth graders, Will Newton and Max Sherman, huddled over a chessboard, playing for the championship. Nine-year-old Newton absentmindedly pushed his Santa hat back on his forehead as he studied the board. Will just learned to play chess last year, but he plays often, both at school and at home. His mother, Jeannine Newton, said she recently put a large chessboard in their house. She and her husband are chess players themselves and they agreed to serve as tournament volunteers and, occasionally, referees. Newton said she loves how the game encourages strategic planning. “They think ‘Okay, if they’re going to do this, then I’m going to do that,’ and that’s so cool to me,” she said. Will is fairly inexperienced compared to his opponent, Max. Max learned to play chess four years ago from his grandfather, a professional chess player. After a few minutes, Max puts Will’s king in checkmate using a precise strategy he implements every game. He sets up a defense starting with his pawns and then, he said, “I just attack with my bishops.”

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Will’s mistake was leaving his queen vulnerable, Max Above: Will Newton and Max Sherman play the tie-breaking match to decide the winner of Wrightsville explained. “That was a game changer.” Beach School’s annual chess tournament. Below: Earlier in the morning, many children are still in conBecause of the double elimination format, the two faced tention. Below left: Dylan Chaney plays a match. off again. This time, only five minutes into the game, Will exclaimed, “Check mate!” “Wow, I’ve never beaten Max before,” Will said, giggling nervously. The boys sat down for the tiebreaking game. Other fourth-graders gathered around, watching silently as Will and Max made each careful move. After twenty tense minutes, Will was left with only his king, and Max surrounded him with several pawns and a queen, clinching the victory. The game ended as thrilling matches do: with cheers from the spectators and a show of sportsmanship from both competitors. They shook hands and headed back to fourth grade together. email emmy@luminanews.com

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Sky Quest Cape Fear Museum Sunday, Dec. 27, 1:30, 2:15, 3, 3:45 p.m., free for members or with general admission

UNCW men’s basketball Trask Coliseum Monday, Dec. 28, 8 p.m.

Cape Fear Community College Student Art Show Flytrap Brewing Dec. 26-31

Christmas Eve is the last day for singing Christmas carols with Santa and his special “reindeer” on the horse-drawn trolley tours of downtown. See the Christmas lights downtown and snuggle under blankets to stay warm. Free candy canes will be given to children who attend the ride.

The museum’s digital planetarium will whisk visitors into the cosmos with a virtual tour of the stars and the solar system. The show will give attendees an up-close view of planetary objects while describing the mythology of the constellations and giving lessons on how to be a backyard astronomer. Appropriate for all ages. Themes vary. Space is limited. Parental participation required.

After winning its first five games of the season, the UNCW men’s basketball team has dropped three straight. A non-conference matchup against instate rival Campbell on their home court gives the 5-3 Seahawks an opportunity to get back on track.

New Year’s Eve is the final day of the Cape Fear Community College student art show at Flytrap, where students are displaying a variety of works and mediums.

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Children’s Museum holds first Polar Express Day

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The Arab Shrine Club’s Sudans Shriner Choo Choo carries passengers at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington’s Polar Express Day Dec. 19.

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Hundreds of children wearing pajamas and clutching jingle bells crowded into the Children’s Museum of Wilmington Dec. 19 to hear executive director Richard Lawson read The Polar Express, one of the highlights of the museum’s inaugural Polar Express Day. More than 200 people came out to the event, which also allowed children to write letters to Santa Claus, make an ornament and ride in a miniature train. Museum staff members created Polar Express

Day because they wanted to hold an event that was fun for children but not extremely costly or complicated to organize. They started coming up with Polar Express themed activities, assistant director Tiffanie Siuta said, “and it just snowballed. Within 45 minutes we had the whole event planned and ready to go.” Children were encouraged to wear pajamas and each one was given a jingle bell. After listening to Lawson read the classic tale of the young boy who meets Santa Claus after riding a train

to the North Pole, children were invited to write their own letters to Santa Claus. In another room, they used paint and stickers to make Christmas decorations and ornaments. Three-year-old Jessie Vernon peeled apart gold and silver starshaped stickers and stuck them on a piece of green construction paper cut into the shape of a Christmas tree. She sat at a craft table, sharing supplies with other children as families milled around the room. Her mother, Elizabeth Vernon, said her daughter had been looking forward to the event all morning.

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Three-year-old Jessie Vernon makes Christmas decorations with her mother, Elizabeth Vernon, at the Children’s Museum of Wilmington’s Polar Express Day on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Before coming to the craft room, Vernon said she and her daughter rode the Arab Shrine Club miniature train outside. Shrine Club members invited families to sit in the colorful train cars while they drove the train in a slow loop in front of the museum. Vernon said the train rides were exciting for the children

because the club members enthusiastically got into character as train conductors. “They were really good at playing the part,” she said. The chilly air temperatures also complemented the Polar Express

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popularity over the years, Collins feels fortunate to have them back for a third time. “We are excited to have them, and we are always excited to have them. And the fact is that over those six years that they have played three times, each time they have gotten to be bigger and more popular, that we felt lucky to get them each time we’ve had them,” Collins said. The performance will be held at an outdoor venue at Cape Fear Community College that allows space for a large crowd, keeping ticket prices low. Ticket prices for the Avett Brothers are similar to previous years.

“The ticket prices are relatively the same,” Collins said. “It is really exciting that they are so much more popular than they were before but we’re able to keep the ticket price the same,” Collins said. The Azalea Festival also includes about 25 other events that will take place Wednesday, April 6 through Saturday, April 9. Collins says that the two biggest events include the street fair that is held on Friday evening, all day Saturday and all day Sunday, and the parade on Saturday morning. “The parade and the street fair will bring the biggest number of

people to the Azalea Festival. There is no charge to go to the street fair and there is no charge for the parade, so those are really community activities,” Collins said. There are many other events that will take place all weekend long that can be found on www.ncazalefestival.org. Collins says these events will showcase the art and beauty around Wilmington that the whole family can enjoy. “We do have so many opportunities for families. We try and have diverse activities and something for everybody to do, who wants to come out,” Collins said.

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The times of change are at hand, all will be shaken Purity will reign above all the land so don’t be mistaken All will be given glory to share from your heart for the lost Times will change faster than you can keep up with and do not count the cost My children need each other to worship side by side in song The presence of heaven will be felt in your heart and will last very long Accept My presence as a gift free and without any cost It is a blessing for you to cherish and give away to the lost All the angels of heaven know the times when you are in need They will comfort the needy with a joy that cannot exceed The need it is given for and raise up the spirit within To conquer the darkness of the times of your past sins Rejoice at the new times available to all My people tonight Change is here and My hand will be upon you much to your delight The storehouse of heaven is open and full of every good thing Lift your spirit and ask for the needs of your heart as you sing

(Psa 62:8 NRSV) Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah (Mat 16:3 NRSV) And in the morning, ‘It will be stormy today, for the sky is red and threatening.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but you cannot interpret the signs of the times. (Acts 1:7 NRSV) He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. (Acts 3:20 NRSV) so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Messiah appointed for you, that is, Jesus, (Acts 17:30 NRSV) While God has overlooked the times of human ignorance, now he commands all people everywhere to repent, (2 Tim 3:1 NRSV) You must understand this, that in the last days distressing times will come.

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WE ARE ONLY COMPLETE IN CHRIST December 24 John 20:31 “But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.” JOHN 20:31 Recognition of our completeness in Christ is a tremendous safeguard against deception. Prior to salvation we are incomplete and constantly strive to satisfy our hunger. But through the new birth, we are complete in Christ and our hunger should only be for more revelation of what we already have in Christ. Total satisfaction with Christ disarms Satan’s lies. A big part of all temptation is dissatisfaction. Adam and Eve would not have eaten of the forbidden fruit if they hadn’t been made dissatisfied with what they had. Through Satan’s lie they were led to believe that they didn’t have it all (Gen. 3:5). The truth is, they did have it all. They were more like God before they

ate of the fruit than after they ate the fruit. Their dissatisfaction was a preliminary step to their action of sin. Satan tempts us in the same way he came against Adam and Eve (2 Cor. 11:3). Therefore, a full revelation of our completeness in Christ will keep us from chasing after all the things the devil has to offer. If anyone tells you that Christ isn’t enough; that you need something more, then that’s the devil trying to turn you away from your completeness in Christ. In the same way that Jesus has the fullness of God in Him, we have the fullness of Christ in us. That makes us complete or perfect in Him - that is our spiritual man. Our born-again spirit is identical in righteousness, authority, and power to Christ’s spirit because our born-again spirit is the Spirit of Christ (Rom. 8:9) which has been sent into our hearts crying “Abba Father” (Gal. 4:6).

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sharon D. Smith (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Sharon Smith) to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of November, 2005, and recorded in Book 4944, Page 2187, and Modification in Book 5869, Page 437, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on December 29, 2015 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ryan M. Tallant and Jane P. Wood to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), which was dated July 28, 2009 and recorded on July 31, 2009 in Book 5428 at Page 2977, New Hanover County Registry, 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 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 December 29, 2015 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 9 of Capri Estates Subdivision as the same is shown on a map of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 8 at Page 69 in the Office of the Register of deeds of New Hanover County. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 422 Crete Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403. 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 immediately 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 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. 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 current owner(s) of the property is/are Ryan M. Tallant and Jane Piper Wood. An Order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-23923-FC01 December 17 and 24, 2015

Being all of Lot 2 as shown on that map entitled “Recombination of Tract II of Deed Book 2805 Page 624 for Wilmington AME Zion Housing Development Corporation” which map is recorded in Map Book 48, Page 124, New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2910 Princess Place Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or 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 arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.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 property is sold. 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 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 not more than 90 days, after the

sale date contained in this notice of 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1169823 (FC.FAY) December 17 and 24, 2015 15-SP-331 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Shannon A Fussell and Paul E Kinnin III dated January 25, 2010 and recorded on January 25, 2010, in Book 5464 at Page 650, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned of Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD (Substitute Trustee) will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, on December 30, 2015 at 10:00 A.M., and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 326 in MONTEREY HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, Section 10, as the same is shown on map recorded in Map Book 20 at Page 30 in the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Address of Property: 320 Bodega Bay Road, Wilmington, NC 28412 Present Record Owner: Shannon A Fussell and Paul E Kinnin III Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in N.C.G.S. §45-21.23. The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. The Substitute Trustee reserves the right to require a cash deposit or a certified check not to exceed the greater of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty Dollars ($750.00). In the event that the holder is exempt from paying the same, the successful bidder may also be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax, and the tax required by N.C.G.S. §7A-308 (a) (1). The real property described above is being offered for sale ‘‘AS IS, WHERE IS’’ and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the Trustee or Substitute 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 title include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the sale and reinstatement of the loan without knowledge of the Substitute Trustee(s). If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee(s), in its/their sole discretion, if it/they believe(s) the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice where the Real Property is Residential with less than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.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 property is sold. 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 writ-

ten notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the Notice that is at least ten (10) days, but no more than ninety (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. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of such termination. This is a communication from a debt collector. The purpose of this Communication is to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. If you are under the protection of the bankruptcy court or have been discharged as a result of a bankruptcy proceeding, this notice is given to you pursuant to statutory requirement and for informational purposes and is not intended as an attempt to collect a debt or as an act to collect, assess, or recover all or any portion of the debt from you personally. Dated: October 14, 2015 The Hunoval Law Firm, PLLC, Attorney for Poore Substitute Trustee, LTD Substitute Trustee By: Mathias H. Hunoval Christina Rampey Hunoval Sarah E. Banks David A. Simpson, Attorney At Law 501 Minuet Lane, Suite 104-A Charlotte, NC 28217 December 17 and 24, 2015

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 409 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Byron G. Beall and Mary P. Beall (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Bryon G. Beall and Mary Paul M. Beall) to CTC Foreclosure Services Corporation, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of December, 1995, and recorded in Book 1966, Page 496, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 5, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 166-A, Section B of Forest Hills Subdivision, as the same is shown on a map of Section B of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 3, at Page 51 of the New Hanover County Registry, to which said map reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 2617 Columbia Avenue, aka 2617 Columbia Drive Wilmington, NC 28403. Parcel: R05412002-004-000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or 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 arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes,

special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

acres on the western side of the “Proposed Life Estate Boundary Line” as shown on the plat attached hereto as Exhibit A, which area is also cross-hatched in the attached plat.

A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

The sale will be made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, restrictions and easements of record and assessments, if any.

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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.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 property is sold. 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 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 not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1134511 (FC.FAY) December 24 and 31, 2015 NORTH CAROLINA NEW HANOVER COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION BEFORE THE CLERK 15 SP 741 In the Matter of the Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust of FOREVERHOMES OF WILMINGTON II, LLC, Grantor, TO: W. Sidney Aldridge, Trustee As recorded in Book 5866 Page 1792 of New Hanover County Registry. NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Foreverhomes of Wilmington II, LLC, dated January 21, 2015, and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for New Hanover County, North Carolina, in Book 5866, Page 1792, and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured and failure to carry out or perform the stipulations and agreements therein contained and pursuant to the demand of the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, and pursuant to the Order of the Clerk of Superior Court for New Hanover County, North Carolina, entered in this foreclosure proceeding, W. Sidney Aldridge, Trustee, will expose for sale at public auction on the 5th day of January, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. o’clock at the entrance of the New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina, the following described real property (including the house and any other improvements thereon): BEING the approximately 5.05

The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected on the records of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice is Foreverhomes of Wilmington II, LLC. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §45-21.10(b), and the terms of the Deed of Trust, any successful bidder may be required to deposit with the Trustee immediately upon conclusion of the sale, a cash deposit of ten (10%) percent of the bid up to and including $1,000.00 plus five (5%) percent of any excess over $1,000.00. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance purchase price so bid in cash or certified check at the time the Trustee tenders to said party a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price so bid at that time, said successful bidder shall remain liable on the bid as provided for in North Carolina General Statute §§4521.30(d) and (e). This sale will be held open ten (10) days for upset bids as required by law. If the property is residential property with less than 15 units, an Order for possession of the property 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. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into after October 1, 2007 may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon ten (10) days written notice to the landlord, but said person is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. This the 21st day of October, 2015. John N. McClain, Jr. Attorney for Trustee HATCH, LITTLE & BUNN, L.L.P. 327 Hillsborough Street P. O. Box 527 Raleigh, North Carolina 27602 Telephone: (919) 856-3940 December 24 and 31, 2015 020267-00429/ 15-SP-122 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by John Henry Irving, III, dated June 18, 2009 and recorded on July 14, 2009 in Book No. 5423 at Page 1873 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on January 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Wilmington, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.. Address of property: 117 Southwold Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 Tax Parcel ID: 001-008-000

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Present Record Owners: The Estate of John Henry Irving, III c/o John Henry Irving, IV, Executor and The Heirs of John Henry Irving, III The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove

described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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. 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. Attorney at Law Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 442-9500 December 24 and 31, 2015 020267-00536/ 15-SP-605 NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER AND BY VIRTUE of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed and delivered by Elaine G Nix AKA Elaine R Nix and Stephen A Nix, dated July 20, 2009 and recorded on July 27, 2009 in Book No. 5427 at Page 201 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina; and because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby and failure to carry out and perform the stipulations and agreements contained therein and, pursuant to demand of the holder of the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will place for sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington, North Carolina on January 6, 2016 at 11:00 AM that parcel of land, including improvements thereon, situated, lying and being in the City of Castle Hayne, County of New Hanover, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described in the above referenced Deed of Trust.. Address of property: 3401 Castle Hayne Road, Castle Hayne, NC 28429-6512 Tax Parcel ID: 004-016-000

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Present Record Owners: The Heirs of Elaine G Nix AKA Elaine R Nix The terms of the sale are that the real property hereinbefore described will be sold for cash to the highest bidder. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. The successful bidder shall be required to pay revenue stamps on the Trustee’s Deed, any Land Transfer Tax and costs of recording the Trustee’s Deed. The real property hereinabove described is being offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be sold subject to all superior liens, unpaid taxes, and special assessments. Other conditions will be announced at the sale. The sale will be held open for ten (10) days for upset bids as by law required. If for any reason the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property or the sale is set aside,

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LEGAL NOTICES the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Furthermore, if the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee, in its sole discretion, if it believes the challenge to have merit, may declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. In either event the purchaser will have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee’s attorney or the Trustee. Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential With Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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. 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. Attorney at Law Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC Substitute Trustee 2550 West Tyvola Road, Suite 520 Charlotte, NC 28217 (704) 442-9500 December 24 and 31, 2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN RE: Foreclosure of the Deed of Trust executed by FOREVERHOME OF WILMINGTON, LLC TO: John-Paul Schick, Trustee As recorded in Book 5830, Page 463, of the New Hanover County Public Registry. Substitute Trustee: James A. Oliver IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 15 SP 735 NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in that certain Deed of Trust from Foreverhome of Wilmington, LLC to the above named John-Paul Schick (“Trustee”) for Agarwal Family Universal IV, LLC filed of record in Book 5830, Page 463 of the New Hanover County Public 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 at the courthouse door of the New Hanover County Courthouse on: DATE OF SALE: 2016

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HOUR OF SALE: 11:00 AM In the Trustee’s sole discretion, the sale may be delayed for up to one (1) hour as provided in Section 45-21.23 of the North Carolina General Statutes. This sale will be made subject to all prior liens of record, if any, and to all unpaid ad valorem taxes and special assessments, if any, which became a lien subsequent to the recordation of the Deed of Trust. This sale will be further subject to the right, if any, of the United States of America to redeem the above-described property for a period of 120 days following the date when the final upset bid period has run. The above-described real property will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS.”; neither the beneficiary of the deed of trust, nor the Substitute Trustee, makes any representations or warranties relating to the real property being sold, nor does the undersigned make any warranties of title. A five percent cash deposit, or a cash deposit of $750.00, whichever is greater, will be required of the last and highest bidder. The balance of the bid purchase price shall be due in full in cash or certified funds at a closing to take place within thirty (30) days of the date of sale. The undersigned Substitute Trustee shall convey title to the property by non-warranty deed. The real estate and the improvements thereon being sold hereunder as secured by the Deed of Trust, less and except any of such property released from the

lien of the deed of trust prior to the date of this sale, lying and being in New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as: BEING all of Lot 24 Regency Court, Phase IV as shown on plat recorded in Map Book 52, Page 89 of the New Hanover County Registry. PARCEL #R05100-002-123-000 BEING all of lot 56 Regency Court, Phase II as shown on plat recorded in Map Book 51, Page 373 of the New Hanover County Registry. PARCEL #R05100-002-097-000 BEING all of Lots 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, & 94 Regency Court, Phase 3, Section 5, as shown in Map Book 59, Page 47 of the New Hanover County Registry. PARCEL #S R05100-002-170-000; R05100-002-171-000; R05100002-172-000; R05100-002173-000; R05100-002-174-000; R05100-002-175-000; R05100002-176-000; R05100-002177-000; R05100-002-178-000; R05100-002-179-000 The record owner of the abovedescribed real property as reflected by the records in the New Hanover County Public Registry not more than ten (10) days prior to the posting of this Notice was Foreverhome of Wilmington, LLC. To the extent this sale involves residential property with less than fifteen (15) rental units, you are hereby notified of the following: a. An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to Section 45-21.29 of the North Carolina General Statutes 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; and b. 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 upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. 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. Respectively submitted this 3rd day of December 2015. James A. Oliver, Trustee P.O. Box 527 Raleigh, NC 27602 (919) 856-3940 December 24 and 31, 2015 15 SP 729 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Donald Terrill and Linda Terrill to Judy H. Woody, Trustee(s), which was dated September 26, 2006 and recorded on September 27, 2006 in Book 5084 at Page 1723, New Hanover County Registry, 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 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 5, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 83, Section 4, Gordon Woods, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 34, at Page 168 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2202 Winter Moss Lane, Wilmington, NC 28411. 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 immediately 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 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. 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 current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Donald Terrell. An Order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-22606-FC02 December 24 and 31, 2015 15 SP 732 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Joseph T. Jones to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), which was dated December 31, 2012 and recorded on January 8, 2013 in Book 5702 at Page 1760, New Hanover County Registry, 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 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 5, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Land Situated in the City of Wilmington in the County of New Hanover in the State of NC BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTHERN LINE OF MARSTELLAR STREET WHERE IT INTERSECTS THE WESTERN LINE OF TENTH STREET, AND RUNS THENCE NORTHWARDLY ALONG THE WESTERN LINE OF TENTH STREET 92 FEET; THENCE WESTWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH MARSTELLAR STREET, 33 FEET; THENCE SOUTHWARDLY AND PARALLEL WITH TENTH STREET 92 FEET TO THE NORTHERN LINE OF MARSTELLAR STREET; THENCE EASTWARDLY ALONG THE NORTHERN LINE OF MARSTELLAR STREET 33 FEET TO THE BEGINNING; SAME BEING PART OF LOTS 5 AND 6 IN BLOCK 11, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF WILMINGTON, N.C.; BEING THE SAME PROPERTY (TRACT 2) CONVEYED TO ELDRIDGE C. GRADY AND WIFE, JOYCE H. GRADY BY-THAT DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 2399 AT PAGE 0736 IN THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY; Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 919 Marstellar Street, Wilmington, NC 28401. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichev-

er 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 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 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. 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 current owner(s) of the property is/are Joseph T. Jones. An Order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-18037-FC01 December 24 and 31, 2015 15 SP 61 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Caroline Murphy Chambliss a/k/a Caroline D. Chambliss and Kelly Murphy Chambliss to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated May 19, 2006 and recorded on May 19, 2006 in Book 5024 at Page 1335, New Hanover County Registry, 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 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 5, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: A unit ownership in real property pursuant to Chapter 47A of the General Statues of North Carolina entitles “Unit Ownership Act” and being known and designated as Unit 1102 in Atlantic Towers, a condominium project, as the same is shown and described on a map thereof recorded in Condominium Plat Book 6 at Pages 254 through 259 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and in the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Book 1268 at Page 2041 and following pages in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and all amendments and supplements thereto, and said unit is also conveyed subject to and together with all of the rights, easements, covenants,

terms and conditions of said declaration and all amendments and supplements. thereto. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1615 South Lake Park Boulevard, Unit #1102, Carolina Beach, NC 28428. 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 immediately 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 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. 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 current owner(s) of the property is/are Caroline Murphy Chambliss and Kelly Murphy Chambliss. An Order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 14-29416-FC01 December 24 and 31, 2015 10 SP 1813 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lawrence McCoy Burton, Jr. and Norell L. Burton to Baker & Colby, Attorneys at Law, Trustee(s), which was dated May 8, 2008 and recorded on May 13, 2008 in Book 5312 at Page 2621, New Hanover County Registry, 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 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 5, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL of Lot 328, Section 6, COURTNEY PINES SUBDIVISION, as the same is shown on map recorded in Map Book 48 at Pages 180-182, New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particu-

lar description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2707 Bow Hunter Drive, Wilmington, NC 28411. 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 immediately 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 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. 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 current owner(s) of the property is/are Lawrence McCoy Burton Jr. and wife, Norell L. Burton. An Order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-26742-FC01 December 24 and 31, 2015

14 SP 521 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ted L. Flatt and Jonathan L. Flatt to Rebecca W. Shaia, Trustee(s), which was dated September 21, 2007 and recorded on September 27, 2007 in Book 5235 at Page 1673, New Hanover County Registry, 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 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 5, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 65 of Tidalholm Village at Tidewater Plantation Subdivision, Section 1, as the same appears on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 35 at Page 156 of the New Hanover Registry. Save and except any releases,

deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 6708 Lipscomb Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412. 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 immediately 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 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. 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 current owner(s) of the property is/are Ted L. Flatt. An Order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-05226-FC02 December 24 and 31, 2015 13 SP 901 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by David P. Delaney and Maria Angela Delaney to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated June 6, 2006 and recorded on June 22, 2006 in Book 5040 at Page 2169, New Hanover County Registry, 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 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 5, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: All that certain property situated in the City of Wilmington, in the County of New Hanoverand State of North Carolina and being described in a deed dated 08/29/1997 and recorded 08/29/1997 in Book 2233, Page 228 among the Land Records o f the county and state set forth above and referenced as follows: Lot 12, Secti on 1, a part of the Belmar Forest Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 36 on P lat

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LEGAL NOTICES Page 337. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5829 Rowsgate Lane, Wilmington, NC 28411. 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 immediately 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 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. 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 current owner(s) of the property is/ are David P. Delaney and wife, Maria Angela Delaney. An Order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-11691-FC01 December 24 and 31, 2015 15 SP 593 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jeffrey West Brown and Julie Asner Brown to TRSTE, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated November 7, 2006 and recorded on November 7, 2006 in Book 5102 at Page 1963, New Hanover County Registry, 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 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 5, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being known and designated as Unit No. 73-A, Phase II, as shown on a plat or plats entitled “PARK PLACE, PHASE II”, recorded in Condominium Plat Book 6 at Pages 279 through 285, in the Office of the Register of Deeds

of New Hanover County, North Carolina, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description; and, in addition, reference is hereby made to a perimeter survey of the land on which the condominium facility of which said unit is a part, is located, recorded in Condominium Plat Book 6 at Pages 279-285 of said Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3709 A Saint Johns Court, Wilmington, NC 28403. 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 immediately 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 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. 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 current owner(s) of the property is/are Jeffrey W. Brown and Julie A. Brown. An Order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-17205-FC01 December 24 and 31, 2015 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 11 SP 1816 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Matthew Hine and Cynthia Hine (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Matthew Hine) to W.J. Kellam, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of February, 2008, and recorded in Book 5281, Page 2916, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 5, 2016 and will sell to the highest

bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 63, Section 3 Farrington Farms Subdivision as the same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 37, Page 231 in the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Subject to Declaration of Restrictions recorded in Book 1951, Page 179 and Book 2285, Page 257 in the New Hanover County Registry, and amendments thereto and all easement rights of way and ordinances and regulations including zoning, subdivision and building regulations and other encumbrances of record. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 209 Olde Well Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or 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 arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.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 property is sold. 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 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 not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1157091 (FC.FAY) December 24 and 31, 2015

15 SP 282 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, NEW HANOVER COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ann Hudgins a/k/a Ann E. Hudgins, James H. Hudgins, Darin W. Coble and Robin W. Coble to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated January 6, 2005 and recorded on January 6, 2005 in Book 4630 at Page 160, New Hanover County Registry, 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 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 5, 2016 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 295 Section 9, Arrowhead Subdivision, as shown on map of same recorded in Map Book 18 at Page 106 of The New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 905 North Lorraine Drive, Wilmington, NC 28412. 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 immediately 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 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. 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 current owner(s) of the property is/are N.C. Coastline Properties, LLC. An Order for possession of the property 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 property is sold. 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 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 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-05565-FC01 December 24 and 31, 2015

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 662 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Aaron C. Jackson and Tabitha M. Davis to W. J. Kellam, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of May, 2009, and recorded in Book 5405, Page 2685, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on January 5, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in New Hanover County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 157, Arrondale Subdivision, Phase 1, Section 11, as shown on map recorded in Map Book 38, Page 345, New Hanover County Registry, reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 822 Hillside Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of FortyFive Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or 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 arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. 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 bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation 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. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.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 property is sold. 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 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 not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of 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. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm. com Case No: 1161293 (FC.FAY) December 24 and 31, 2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ella Marie Rodman 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 4th day of March 2016, 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 3rd day of December, 2015. Robert E. Rodman, Executor 6 Lake Forest Court Greensboro, NC 27408 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Wesley H. Harrelson, 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 Brian G. Morrison, 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, on or before the 7th day of March, 2016, 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 3rd day of December, 2015. Josette Denise Harrelson, Executrix of the Estate of Wesley H. Harrelson Brian G. Morrison Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP 300 N. Third Street, Suite 301 Wilmington, NC 28401 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 12/24/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executor of the Estate of R. Bertram Williams, Jr. 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 11th day of March 2016, 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 10th day of December 2015. R. Bertram Williams III, Executor 2134 Gloucester Place Wilmington, NC 28403 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2015 NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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 BRENDA M. BEST, Deceased, of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before March 11, 2016, 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 the 10th day of December, 2015. WILLIAM J. BEST, Executor c/o Richard A. Horgan, Esq. Attorney at Law 1213 Culbreth Drive Wilmington, NC 28405-3639 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2015

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Donald Vaughn Micklos 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 11th day of March 2016, 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 10th day of December, 2015. Rebekah Lynn Micklos, Executrix 501 Marsh Oaks Drive Wilmington, NC 28411 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT CO-EXECUTOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Co-Executor of the Estate of Donald A. Sellers 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 11th day of March 2016, 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 10h day of December, 2015. Donna S. Cudicio, Co-Executor 348 Semmes Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 Susan Johnson, Co-Executor 7429 Dunbar Road Wilmington, NC 28411 J.C. Hearne, II Attorney at Law 265 Racine Drive Suite 104 Wilmington NC 28403 12/10, 12/17, 12/24, 12/31/2015 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 15 E 1578 EXECUTRIX NOTICE Having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Walter Charles Kunz, Sr., late of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons, firms and Corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before March 25, 2016, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to said estate please make immediate payment to the undersigned. THIS the 24th day of December 2015. Marianne Kunz Nubel 3051 Ellington Drive Summerville, SC 29485 Patricia C. Jenkins Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P.O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 12/24, 12/31/2015, 1/7, & 1/14/16

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Sports/Marine Hook, Line & Sinker Christmas week offers warm temperatures By Skylar Walters

Here we are a day before Christmas and air temperatures are reading into the upper 70s with records being threatened to be broken. Now, I’m not one to jump on the global warming bandwagon, but what I will jump on is while this doesn’t exactly make it feel like Christmas, it sure does make it feel like fishing weather. Despite the rain, things have settles down and with water temperatures still reading in the mid-sixties, there’s sure to be some fishing and definitely some catching going on, as this week’s report indicates. Obviously, sooner or later it’s going to get cold, I think, but until that happens, utilize some of that new

trophy fish is on your agenda before the end of the year, or as a New Year’s resolution, it may just be time to find a good local charter and captain. Doing a quick search on the local fishing forums should help you decide on who and where, and if not, post a question and let the local anglers help you make your decision. Elsewhere, the surf continues to provide those fishing the shallow waters some excellent fishing and catching, with large Virginia mullet and some black drum being fairly common. Sand fleas are producing the larger fish but fresh shrimp is also catching its fair share. As long as water

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Tony Silvagni celebrates winning the Taiwan Open of Surfing Nov. 25–29.

Now, I’m not one to jump on the global warming bandwagon, but what I will jump on is while this doesn’t exactly make it feel like Christmas, it sure does make it feel like fishing weather. tackle and catch a fish or two, but whatever you do, have a Merry Christmas. Offshore, there were some reports of a few wahoo coming from areas near the Gulf Stream, but those reports were limited due to weather and sea conditions. As is normally the case, what’s good for one boatload of anglers is not necessarily good for others. As always, during this time of year, make sure you have a float plan in place and always use a buddy boat if possible. Elsewhere in the blue water, there were also a few reports of a few dolphin and a few sailfish being encountered. Bluefin tuna are starting to make the news, with a few large fish between 90 inches and 112 inches being reported coming from within 15 miles of Oak Island. It appears this is just the beginning, so if a

temperatures don’t dip too far into the 50s, this fishery may very well hang around for another month or so, but we’ll just have to wait and see. Some anglers targeting speckled trout from the surf are starting to find a few fish although they haven’t seen the action that they encountered last year. As water temperatures drop, the larger speckled trout should start to hole up in the deeper sloughs along the beach as well as areas around the Masonboro Inlet jetties. Anglers fishing inshore are still finding some decent action from the trout, although a large majority of the fish are small and undersized. Those anglers who have the patience to continue fishing through the small ones will eventually find a keeper or two. A few red drum are also being caught in the same locations.

Local surfer ranked fifth in the world By Emmy Errante Staff Writer

Local professional surfer Tony Silvagni finished 2015 ranked fifth in the world on the longboard tour, on which he hopes to both win a world title and inspire young surfers back home. Silvagni secured his place on the 2016 World Longboard Tour with two strong performances at the end of 2015: a win in the Taiwan Open of Surfing and fifth place in the World Longboard Championships. This will be the Silvagni’s eighth consecutive year competing on tour against the world’s best longboarders. The only American currently ranked higher than Silvagni is two-time world champion Taylor Jensen. The two Americans met in the final of the Taiwan contest in November. The surfers’ highest two wave scores counted towards their final tally, and Silvagni

started strong with an 8.0 and a 9.25. Jensen made a late comeback but came up half a point short. Silvagni said he entered the Taiwan event partly to prepare for the World Longboard Championships in Hainan Island, China Dec. 5–12, in which the world’s best 36 longboarders competed for the title of World Champion. Silvagni advanced through the opening rounds and met Jensen again in the quarterfinals. This time it was Jensen who took an early lead with a 9.27. Although Silvagni fought back with two mid-8s, Jensen capped the heat off with a 10, a perfect score, in the final seconds. The competition in the water is extremely tough, Silvagni said, but on land they’re friendly. The surfers eat dinner together, share a bus to and from the hotel, and after a winner is crowned they all paddle out together and freesurf.

He likes getting to know longboarders from different cultures and seeing how they surf and what boards they ride. But Silvagni isn’t on tour just for the experience—he wants to win a world title, a goal he thinks will become more attainable as the longboard tour adds more events to next year’s schedule. While there were longboard contests throughout 2015, the only event that counted towards the world title was the contest in China, and Silvagni said that puts pressure on surfers to be on their game. “You have to perform at your best ability at that one main event, and either you’re on or you’re off,” he said. “If you have a bad heat, you’re out of the competition.” And, Silvagni added, “Every heat could definitely be like a final because all the surfers competing for the world title are such a high caliber.”

He said tour organizers are considering running multiple events next year so surfers can accumulate points towards a world title based on how they place in each contest. Organizing events requires financial backing, but the longboard tour is gaining exposure from the World Surf League’s live event streaming. The Taiwan contest’s live steam had 19,000 views in one day, Silvagni pointed out. Among those viewers were the children Silvagni teaches to surf at his Carolina Beach surf school. He wants to be a positive ambassador for the sport, but he hopes any young surfers who see him as a role model are inspired not just by his surfing but also by his hard work and healthy lifestyle. “I just try and work hard,” he said. “Whenever I work hard it makes me appreciate it so much more.” email emmy@luminanews.com

Ironman buys Beach2Battleship from YMCA By Terry Lane Staff Writer

TIDES Masonboro Inlet Latitude 34° 11’ N, Longitude 77° 49’ W

Date Time ht(ft) Time ht(ft) Time ht(ft) Time ht(ft) 12/24 Thu

05:58 AM 4.92 H

12:33 PM -0.71 L

06:18 PM 3.92 H

12/25 Fri

12:30 AM -0.97 L

06:46 AM 4.93 H

01:23 PM -0.76 L

07:07 PM 3.89 H

12/26 Sat

01:19 AM -0.92 L

07:33 AM 4.82 H

02:09 PM -0.73 L

07:56 PM 3.81 H

12/27 Sun

02:05 AM -0.78 L

08:21 AM 4.61 H

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The organizers of the Ironman series of triathlons and other endurance races have purchased Wilmington’s Beach2Battleship races from the YMCA of Wilmington, resulting in a name change for the race, though sponsorship rights and the October event schedule will remain. The race will now also serve as a qualifying race for the international Ironman race that takes place every year in Hawaii. The new full and half-triathlons races will drop the Beach2Battleship name and now be called the “PPD Ironman North Carolina presented by New Hanover Regional Medical Center.” The half-triathlon will be called the “PPD Ironman 70.3 North Carolina presented by New Hanover Regional Medical Center.” The races will be held on Oct. 22, 2016, with registration beginning on Dec. 18, 2015. The 2016 Ironman North Carolina race will offer participants up to 30 age-group slots in the 2017 Ironman World Championships in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. This year’s race had nearly 2,000 participants. “When the idea was conceived in 2007, our hope was to create an event which would attract triathletes from around the country. The results have been an amazing win for our community and the YMCA,” Wilmington Family YMCA CEO Dick Jones said. “This event so warmly embraced by the community has helped us

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Participants in the full iron distance course of the PPD Beach2Battleship triathlon run into Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach on Oct. 17, 2015.

fund programs and services each year to hundreds of families and children with needs throughout the greater Wilmington area. I would like to thank PPD and the New Hanover Regional Medical Center for their continued partnership and support of the races. Our decision to team with IRONMAN will enable even more athletes to experience these two great events and our wonderful community, while continuing to give back to our local communities.” The event will continue its unique “point-to-point-to-point-topoint” course map, the organizers said, with a finish at the USS North Carolina. The event was recognized as one of the top long

distance triathlons by Triathlete Magazine in 2010. “PPD Beach2Battleship has been an incredibly successful independent event since its inaugural race in 2008,” said Andrew Messick, Ironman CEO. “The acquisition of these races furthers our commitment to the Southeastern U.S. and we look forward to growing these two great events.” The annual event, which saw its ninth running this year, has traditionally gotten its start in Wrightsville Beach. For the full course that was contested on Oct. 17, 2015, the athletes started just south of the U.S. Coast Guard Station at 7:30 a.m. and swam 2.4 miles north to Seapath

Yacht Club. There, they retrieved their bicycles from the transition area in Wrightsville Beach Park and rode 112 miles through Pender, Sampson and Bladen counties, finishing in downtown Wilmington. They concluded the race with a 26.2 mile marathon that ends at the Battleship North Carolina. Athletes can also compete in the “70.3” race, which contests these legs in half of the distance. In 2014, a 68-year-old man from Sewanee, Ga., died during the swim portion of the race after rescuers were unable to revive him. It has been the most serious incident to occur during the race’s history. email terrylane@luminanews.com