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Readers’ favorite headlines of 2016 The top 10 stories with the most clicks and social media shares this year

Lumina News readers showed interest in a wide range of stories in 2016, from the closing of a popular beach hangout to a misguided helicopter stunt to a dramatic military pilot rescue. As always, stories about local business and development were popular, as were stories about local crime, incoming storms and the ever-developing parking rules and rates. Compiled by Terry Lane

1B uddy’s bids goodbye

The closing of the popular Buddy’s Crab House and Oyster Bar drew a strong online response from our readers, many of whom wanted one last chance to visit the establishment that served Wrightsville Beach for 25 years. With 291 shares, it was one of the most popular social media posts for Lumina News as well. Sadly, owner Buddy Wiles died in June, just a few months after the establishment’s February closing, which also prompted an outpouring of support from readers.

elicopter stunt at beach party prompts 2 Htown response Controversy ensued following a misfired promotional stunt during the annual University of North Carolina Wilmington Beach Blast party on Wrightsville Beach in August after a helicopter dropped dollar bills and fliers on the students. Wrightsville Beach town officials sought charges against both the pilot and the marketer, citing concerns for public safety over the unsanctioned flyover, while several commenters on Lumina News’ Facebook page expressed anger that many of the fliers ended up in the water. The company’s owner apologized and organized a beach sweep, while the Federal Aviation Administration cleared the pilot of any charges.

iver swims under fire to end shooting 3 Dincident When bullets started flying into Wrightsville Marina in April, diver Chris Wilshire reflected on his Marine Corps training and acted, swimming the length of a football field across Motts Channel to the spoil islands, where two young men were firing a rifle for target practice. Wilshire ordered the men to take their boat back to the marina, where police charged one of them with damaging personal property. While the men said they expected the trees and brush to catch the bullets, the 30-caliber rifle shots easily cut through the vegetation, with several rounds hitting boats and coming close to hitting people at the marina. Wilshire’s employer said he selflessly put an end to a “scary situation” that could have resulted in serious injury or even death.

4 L ifeguards first to reach downed jet pilot When a Marine Corps jet crashed off the coast of Wrightsville Beach in May, the Coast Guard and county sheriff’s office scrambled to reach the scene where the pilot had ejected. But no one got there before Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue, as Capt. Jeremy Owens drove a Jet Ski more than a mile out to the scene and lifeguard Kyle Miess swam through a debris field to be the first to reach the pilot, who was unharmed in the crash. The town awarded Owens and Miess with medals for meritorious service.

rightsville Beach sets new parking 5 W rules Parking is always a top concern for Lumina News’ readers and reports regarding rule changes made by the Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen in February drew a notable response from readers. The board voted to add new metered zones, extend hours of enforcement and raise the price of residential parking passes. The new parking zones, along with prime weather, helped the town surpass $3 million in parking revenue for the first time.

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Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Capt. Jeremy Owens and lifeguard Kyle Miess were the first to reach a Marine Corps jet pilot that crashed offshore May 6, 2016.

6 Red Dogs under new ownership

The news that Charlie Maultsby sold Red Dogs after more than 41 years of ownership to another local bar owner drew a big response, both online and on Lumina News’ Facebook page. Maultsby had fought several battles with the town over its state liquor permit. The town also objected to the permit being issued to Jimmy Gilleece, the owner of Jimmy’s at Red Dogs, who became the new owner of the upstairs Red Dogs. Gilleece said he improved security at the nightclub, which has generated some controversy over the years from residents and town officials for its late-night crowds and the noise it generates.

own urges residents to obtain re-entry 7 Tpasses as Hurricane Matthew approaches Readers closely followed coverage of Hurricane Matthew’s landfall in North Carolina, especially information and warnings from local authorities. As Matthew approached, the town of Wrightsville Beach urged residents, property owners and frequent visitors to make sure they had storm re-entry passes, which were being issued as officials made plans for what was, at the time, a serious threat to the town. While Matthew created little damage locally, the rains caused devastating flooding in the western part of the state.

8 M ega yacht docks downtown

Lumina News’ readers love the coastal lifestyle, especially boats, which is why our feature on the 145-foot luxury yacht Island Heiress was one of

the top stories of 2016. The $25 million “mega yacht” was docked at Port City Marina in downtown Wilmington for several months this summer. The yacht’s onboard features include a 30-foot inflatable water slide, a Jacuzzi tub, and four WaveRunners. There are accommodations for 12 guests in six staterooms, and space for 10 crewmembers.

ew Wrightsville Beach business pairs 9 Ncoffee, sharks’ teeth A newly opened Wrightsville Beach business in April offered visitors a unique pairing: sharks’ teeth and coffee. Our readers were excited about the opening of The Workshop, a coffee shop that also sells handmade jewelry like sharks’ teeth necklaces. After visiting Wrightsville Beach and earning her scuba certificate, the business owner opened her shop in a 400-square-foot location by the Kohl’s Frozen Custard building.

ummertime armed robberies on 10 SWrightsville Beach A brazen pair of armed heists in Wrightsville Beach this summer prompted a massive police response, but ultimately, the two suspects were never caught. On June 11, two men robbed at gunpoint two different sets of couples on the beach. Wrightsville Beach police conducted a manhunt on the island’s south end, where the second of the two robberies occurred. Police searched vehicles on West Salisbury Street until 3:30 a.m. and also called in the Wilmington police helicopter and county sheriff’s office K-9 unit to search for the suspects, who took wallets, keys and mobile phones from the victims.

Dockside parking, SUP on planning board agenda this week By Terry Lane Staff Writer

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The owners of the lots at 1303 and 1308 Airlie Road are asking the city to approve rezoning part of the lots to residential R-5 to pave and enhance the lot.

In the first week of the new year, local governments will take the preliminary step to review planning and zoning changes that could have an immediate impact on development in the Wrightsville Beach area and throughout the county. Both Wilmington and New Hanover County have controversial issues scheduled for their planning board meetings. On Wednesday, Jan. 3, the Wilmington Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request from the owners of Dockside Marina & Restaurant for property across Airlie Road which is used for a parking lot. Dockside owners are again seeking a rezoning from the city to make upgrades to the restaurant’s parking lot. The owners of the lots at 1303 and 1308 Airlie Road are asking the city to approve rezoning part of the lots to residential R-5 zoning, from its current R-15 zoning, and approve a special-use permit for the parking lot to pave and enhance the lot, creating 80 parking spaces. The zoning request also creates two residential lots on the property. The Wilmington city planning staff recommended

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approving the zoning change, with some conditions. In May 2016, Wilmington city council members urged the restaurant to continue to work with neighbors, who argued that rezoning the parking lot to commercial would invite more development to the west side of Airlie Road. In August, Dockside owners withdrew the rezoning request. During the Jan. 3 meeting, the city’s planning commission will also consider rezoning 139 acres of the Echo Farms Golf & Country Club, which developers are proposing to change to residential R-15 to accommodate a new residential development. Many neighbors are opposing the change, arguing it will bring more traffic and put more pressure on the Barnards Creek watershed. On Thursday, Jan. 4, the New Hanover County Planning Board is scheduled to review changes to the special-use permit policy, which oversees how county planners review and approve industrial development projects. The policy was enacted after the controversial Titan Cement plant proposal in Castle Hayne, but business leaders argued the process was too demanding, driving potential employers out of the county. Email terrylane@luminanews.com

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Clockwise from above: Jeremy Whitted wins the eighth annual Cold Stroke Classic Jan. 23, 2016. Researchers from the UNCW Marine Mammal Stranding Program prepare to measure the length of a stranded humpback whale Jan. 27, 2016. Beachgoers watch firefighters try to control the flames at King’s Beachwear April 29, 2016, in Wrightsville Beach. A least tern adult feeds its chick a minnow from the ocean June 16, 2016, at Wrightsville Beach’s south end bird sanctuary.

January

The Wilmington City Council rejected a rezoning plan off Wrightsville Avenue that would have allowed a 3,000-square-foot medical office to be built.

A Charlotte man died on the Wrightsville Beach strand near Public Beach Access No. 2 on Thursday, Jan. 7 from a self-inflicted shotgun wound. Many, but not all people who die by suicide, exhibit warning signs. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800-273-8255.

The University of North Carolina Wilmington became the first university to receive a tabletop depolymerizer, a machine that turns plastic back into its original form, oil.

Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson visited a Summer Rest Road home on January 8 for a private campaign fundraiser. Dr. Bernice King, the youngest daughter of the late Martin Luther King Jr., spoke to a standing-room-only audience Jan. 22 in UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium and challenged the crowd to raise the standards for racial relations in the United States.

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TOWN OF WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS THE WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH BOARD OF ALDERMEN WILL MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE PLANNING BOARD, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, HISTORIC LANDMARK COMMISSION, AND PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Town of Wrightsville Beach is now accepting applications from Town residents who are interested in serving on the Planning Board, the Board of Adjustment, the Historic Landmark Commission, or the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Appointments will be made by the Board of Aldermen at their January 2017 meeting. Applications are available on the Town’s website (towb.org) and at Town Hall, 321 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. January 5, 2017. For additional information, please contact Sylvia Holleman: 239-1771 or sholleman@towb.org.

President and chief executive officer of New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Jack Barto, announced his retirement. The USS North Carolina Battleship celebrated its 75th anniversary. Wrightsville Beach hosted the sixth annual Carolina Cup standup paddleboard race. New Zealand’s Annabel Anderson won the elite women’s graveyard race for the fourth consecutive year.

A humpback whale washed up on Kure Beach the morning of Jan. 27. The juvenile male humpback weighed almost 15,000 pounds and was 27 feet long.

King’s Beachwear at 21 E. Salisbury St. caught fire on April 29, attracting a crowd of onlookers from nearby Johnnie Mercer’s Pier. Fire chief Glenn Rogers deemed the fire unsuspicious.

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse prepared a luncheon and private dinner in Wilmington Jan. 28-29 to raise money for the Girls Leadership Academy of Wilmington (GLOW), North Carolina’s first all-girls charter school, which opened in August.

May

Wilmington’s Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Inc. celebrated its 30-year anniversary.

Jonathan Babin was hired as the new assistant public works director in Wrightsville Beach.

Seventy-two standup paddleboarders braved freezing conditions during the eighth annual Cold Stroke Classic. Organizers introduced a new race category for outrigger canoes, kayaks, and surf skis.

Environmental advocates at Wrightsville Beach joined hands in the annual Hands Across the Sand event to celebrate the federal government’s announcement that it would not allow offshore drilling in the Atlantic through 2022.

February

June

Wrightsville Beach’s oldest home, the Bluethenthal House at 271 S. Lumina Ave., was demolished to create two new single-family home lots.

The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History celebrated its 20th birthday.

Buddy’s Crab House and Oyster Bar on Wrightsville Beach permanently closed its doors after 25 years of business. The North Lumina Avenue landmark was known for its wallpaper of dollar bills.

Wrightsville Beach Park opened a new inclusive playground, including a Liberty Swing, designed for individuals in wheelchairs. Tropical Storm Colin passed offshore June 7.

March

April Zilg, a Wrightsville Beach-area standup paddleboarder, ascended to the top 10 world ranking of women’s standup paddleboarders.

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality held one of 15 statewide hearings in downtown Wilmington to the draft proposed classifications for the Duke Energy coal ash impoundments.

Audubon North Carolina documented a successful year in Wrightsville Beach’s south end nesting shore bird sanctuary with at least 349 tern pairs, 123 black skimmer pairs, 14 common tern pairs, and four oystercatcher pairs.

The History Channel filmed scenes for “Six,” its series about SEAL Team Six, at a house on Wrightsville Beach’s Pelican Drive. The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners voted to use department of transportation funds to complete the Ogden skate park. A cannon was unearthed by crews excavating in front of the federal building on Water Street in downtown Wilmington. Experts dated it to the 18th century. Titan America announced plans to suspend building of a coal-fired plant and strip mine in Castle Hayne.

July Wrightsville Beach lifeguards made 63 water rescues during the three-day July Fourth weekend. Up to 4,000 people celebrated the holiday on Masonboro Island. Wilmington’s Gabe Morvil won the Explorer Men’s Division of the National Scholastic Surfing Association national championships in Huntington Beach, California, July 3.

April

Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue won an overall first place in the United Lifesaving Association South Atlantic Region competition in Folly Beach, South Carolina, for the fourth consecutive year.

Glenn Rogers accepted the position of Wrightsville Beach fire chief. Rogers came to Wrightsville Beach from Manchester-by-theSea with 30 years of experience in coastal fire departments.

Charles “Chuck” Kuebler’s wife and children held an ocean-side prayer gathering July 28. Kuebler, a 58-year-old Wilmington resident, is believed to have disappeared while swimming at Wrightsville

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Beach. The Wrightsville Beach Fire Department and U.S. Coast Guard searched for Kuebler offshore for two days after he was last seen entering the water near the Carolina Yacht Club around 9 a.m. July 26.

August

The state of North Carolina enacted a new law, which took effect Dec. 1, to enforce stricter penalties on intoxicated boat drivers.

Loggerhead sea turtles nested in record numbers in Wrightsville Beach. Between May 15 and Aug. 31, Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project volunteers documented 15 nests on the beach strand.

The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners approved a comprehensive new future land use plan that updated the county’s process for reviewing and permitting development proposals for the first time since the 1970s.

Top to bottom: A man pleads for a ride from a boater on Masonboro Island as Independence Day 2016 partying wraps up. Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump takes the stage at the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Trask Coliseum Aug. 9, 2016. Waves created by Hurricane Matthew pound Wrightsville Beach Oct. 8, 2016, at Crystal Pier.

New Hanover County Jail on a $9 million bond. The girl was found in a wooded area the following day and safely returned to her family. A project to reduce storm water runoff pollution in Wrightsville Beach resulted in significantly reduced bacteria concentrations in tested areas, a two-year study conducted by the North Carolina Coastal Federation revealed. The federation deemed the project, which used filtration systems and civil engineering to reduce rainwater flow into Banks Channel, a “significant success.”

Republican presidential candidate Donald J. Trump, father-inlaw to Wrightsville Beach native Lara Yunaska Trump, spoke to a standing-room-only crowd at UNCW’s Trask Coliseum on Aug. 9.

September

The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the permit for Charlie Graingers, a hot dog chain, to open on N. Lumina Ave.

Rep. Holly Grange was sworn in as one of the newest members of the North Carolina General Assembly following Rick Catlin’s resignation.

The fourth annual North Carolina Marine Debris Symposium drew environmental advocates from across the state to Wrightsville Beach Sept. 11-14. Coastal storm damage reduction projects in Wrightsville Beach were determined to have a 7.62 to 1 benefit-cost ratio, as determined in a study conducted and released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Douglas Nelson Edwards, of Wilmington, was charged with the kidnapping of a 6-year-old Wilmington girl Sept. 14 and held in the

October Hurricane Matthew hit Wrightsville Beach Saturday, Oct. 8, with wind gusts that peaked at 70 mph. The town endured the storm with little damage, while inland areas of North Carolina suffered fatal and severely damaging floods. The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen rejected a zoning proposal that would have raised the height limit on the development in the lot behind Johnnie Mercer’s Pier from 40 feet to 50 feet. The pilot who flew a helicopter over Wrightsville Beach in an August marketing stunt was cleared by the FAA of violating any aviation laws. Jennifer Ward, owner of High Tide Helicopters in Oak Island, flew a marketer for the startup app Likeli over the beach strand during UNCW’s annual beach bash, dropping dollar bills and flyers. The stunt caused an immediate social media backlash for littering.

November Wilmington City Council rezoned the mobile home park on Wrightsville Avenue, next to the empty Galleria shopping center lot, for a mixed-use development. Woody White, Jonathan Barfield Jr. and Patricia Kusek won seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. Wilmington City Council approved a plan to create a municipal service district downtown. To fund the district, the city will tax seven cents on every $100 in property value, creating a $275,000 budget. Crew members from the Wrightsville Beach Fire Department travelled to western North Carolina to help battle a 7,000-plus-acre wildfire in the Lake Lure region. Brent and Chris Jernigan won the Best in Show award for their theme, White Water Christmas, in the 33rd annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla. Fishermen at Johnnie Mercer’s Pier spotted as many as four whales within 70 yards of the pier Nov. 26.

December The 12th annual Hope from Helen Surf Silent Auction raised $43,000 in three hours, and drew an estimated 1,000 attendees, the most in the event’s history. The Wrightsville Beach Fire Department recognized the 35th anniversary of the death of Lt. Robert Wynn, the only W.B. firefighter to be killed in the line of duty. Lanier Parking, the company that manages parking for Wrightsville Beach, reported $3 million in revenue for the 2016 tourist beach season.

IMPORTANT DATES Monday, Jan. 2 Wrightsville Beach, Wilmington, New Hanover County government offices closed for New Year’s Day holiday Tuesday, Jan. 3 Wrightsville Beach Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m., Town Hall conference room Wilmington City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 N. Third St. Wednesday, Jan. 4 Wilmington Planning Board meeting, 6 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 N. Third St.

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Early Worship: 8:30 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages): 9:15 a.m.

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1011 Eastwood Road, 910-392-0720 Vigil Mass: Saturday 5 p.m.

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WATER BAPTISM IS AN ACT OF FAITH December 29 Mark 16:16 “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” MARK 16:16 This scripture has led many to believe that water baptism is a part of salvation and that the born-again experience cannot be a reality without it. This same kind of thinking would make seeing Jesus a prerequisite for salvation, based on John 6:40. It is faith in the redemptive work of Christ that produces salvation — not our actions. However, James writes that faith without works is dead (Jas. 2:20). Faith alone saves, but saving faith is never alone; it must be acted upon. This is what Mark is referring to when he speaks of baptism. Water baptism is a command of Jesus and is the initial action taken upon believing. Mark’s statement could be rendered, “He who believes with saving faith (i.e. faith that produces actions) will be saved.” In this sense, water baptism is very important. It is an opportunity to act on your new profession of faith. Anyone who refuses to follow Jesus’ command to receive water baptism, may be suspected of not really believing. Water baptism is a command, but keeping this command does not produce justification. Jesus administered forgiveness of sins without any mention of water baptism. Philip told the Ethiopian eunuch, who asked Philip to baptize him, that if he believed with all of his heart, he could be baptized (Acts 8:37). Philip used water baptism only after an individual believed. This is also how Mark used water baptism. Andrew’s Gospel Truth television broadcasts air M-F @ 6:30 a.m. ET on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). Help/Prayer Line: 719-635-1111

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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-256-6569 ext 100 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16-SP-741 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made ASHLEY S. GILLESPIE AND JASON J. GILLESPIE to PHILIP E. GREER, Trustee(s), dated the 4TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2008 and recorded in BOOK 5345, PAGE 333, 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, ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., 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 at 10:00 A.M. ON JANUARY 3RD, 2017, 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 40, SEASONS IN EVERGREEN PARK, AS SHOWN ON THAT MAP RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 41, PAGE 161, OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION. TAX ID: R06700-006-016-000.Said property being located at: 3836 DAPHINE DRIVE, WILMINGTON, NC 28409-2846. PRESENT RECORD OWNER BEING: JASON J. GILLESPIE AND ASHLEY D. STRONG. 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. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that person must pay the statutory final assessment fee of fortyfive cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by N.C.G.S. 7A-308 (a) (1), and any applicable county and/ or state land transfer tax and/ or revenue tax. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price so bid, in cash or certified check, at the time the Substitute Trustee tenders to him a deed for the property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance of the purchase price so bid, at that time he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for in N.C.G.S. 45-21.30(d) and (e). 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 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, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. A cash deposit or cashier’s check (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. That 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 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 the Notice of Sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. The notice shall also state that 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. N.C.G.S. 45-21.16(b)(2). This the 6TH day of December, 2016. Michael W. Strickland, as Attorney for and President of ANDERSON & STRICKLAND, P.A., Substitute Trustee 210 East Russell Street, Suite 104 Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 (910) 483-3300 12/22 and 12/29/2016 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 307 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jerome Jacobs and Wanda Jacobs to Paul H. Swan, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of December, 2007, and recorded in Book 5262, Page 2755, 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 3, 2017 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:

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Being all of Lot 16, Section 1, Compton Crossing Subdivision, recorded in Map Book 25, Page 142, New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2905 Carthage Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina.

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.

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 SingleFamily Residential Real Prop-

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.

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: 1181462 (FC.FAY) 12/22 and 12/29/2016

the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 17th day of March 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 15th day of December, 2016. Francis Lanier, Administrator 1002 S. 16th Street Wilmington, NC 28401 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2016 & 1/5/2017 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 Charles F. Brewer 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 15th day of March 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 15th day of December, 2016 Gordon D. Brewer, Executor 248 Scott Jenkins Road Jacksonville, NC 28540 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2016 & 1/5/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS

The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of James F. Rogers, Sr. of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 17th day of March 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 15th day of December, 2016 Teresa R. Holzwarth, Executrix 301 Pierpoint Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2016 & 1/5/2017 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 Marguerite Lane Dooley of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 24th day of March 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 22nd day of December, 2016. David E. Dooley, Executor 124 Dellwood Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 12/22, 12/29/2016 & 1/5, 1/12/2017

The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Richard Owen Parrott 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 10th day of March 2017, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 8th day of December, 2016 Nancy L. Parrott, Executrix 8026 Sidbury Road Wilmington, NC 28411 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2016

ANN DAVIS CONNOR

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

All persons, firms and corporations having claims against Ann Davis Connor, deceased, are notified to exhibit them to Christine Connor Broyer, Executor of the decedent’s estate, at the offices of Wessell & Raney, L.L.P., 107-B N. 2nd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 or P.O. Box 1049, Wilmington, NC 28402 on or before March 20, 2017, or be barred from their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment to the above-named Executor.

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE

This 8th day of December, 2016. Christine Connor Broyer, Executor c/o John C. Wessell, III Attorney for the Estate of Ann Davis Connor Wessell & Raney, L.L.P. P.O. Box 1049 Wilmington, NC 28402 Telephone: 910-762-7475 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/2016 & 1/5/2017

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE

The undersigned having qualified as Executrix of the Estate of Anne Heins Lamson of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 31st day of March 2017, 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 29th day of December, 2016. Mary Brooke Lamson, Executrix 1718 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28405 12/29/2016 & 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Tommy Ray Lanier of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE

COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE

fied as Executrix of the Estate of Billy Joe Gray of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 31st day of March 2017, 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 29th day of December, 2016. Callen Murrow, Executrix 3019 Answorth Court Wilmington, NC 28405 12/29/2016 & 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2017 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE BEFORE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT ADMINISTRATOR’S NOTICE The undersigned having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Bonita Effie Kobbins of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the address shown below on or before the 31st day of March 2017, 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 29th day of December, 2016. Karen K. Litcher, Administrator 3224-C North College Road, PMB #178 Wilmington, NC 28405-8826 12/29/2016 & 1/5, 1/12, 1/19/2017

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