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New Hanover County Schools Announces Students And Staff Return Dates After Hurricane Florence After initial assessments, the scope of damage to New Hanover County Schools’ buildings is greater than was originally thought after Hurricane Florence. Due to this status and the need for more time to get the schools prepared, students will be allowed to return on Thursday, October 4, 2018. Teachers, teacher assistants, and other 10-month employees will return on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. The district had announced previously that teachers and 10-month employees could return tomorrow, September 27, 2018, however, more time is needed to prepare. “I commend our staff and contractors for working hard over the past few days to get the buildings ready for students and most employees to return. Our goal continues to be getting the schools up and running as soon as it is safe to do so,” Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley said. “After we see how things are going early next week, there is the possibility that we may have to delay the start of school again, so everyone will need to be flexible and patient. Right now, I’m hoping we can hold on to the October 4th return date for students,” Dr. Markley added. NHCS employees should check with their supervisors if they have any questions or concerns.
Oct. 3 debris removal date set for Wrightsville Beach A contractor will remove the streetside debris from Wrightsville Beach on Oct. 3. The town manager said that all debris from houses needed to be on the street by Oct. 2. The contractors removing debris will likely make just one pass. Those putting out storm debris after Oct. 2 could be charged for the debris removal, the town manager said.
Grassroots organization Port City Proud offers tree removal service as part of hurricane relief fundraising By Terry Lane Staff Writer
Staff photo by Terry Lane
Tegan Harmon, left, and Chase Hedrick, right, use chainsaws to cut into pieces a tree that fell in the yard of Carole Wolfe on Buccaneer Road on Saturday, Sept. 22. Volunteers take the pieces and other debris and move it to the street.
Federation urges the public to stay out of the water after Florence
A photo from NASA’s Landsat-8 satellite shows the pollutants and organic matter flowing into the Atlantic Ocean north of Topsail Island.
flooding can cause high levels of bacteria in the water that can make people sick,” J.D. Potts, manager of the North Carolina Recreational Water Quality Program, said in a press release on Sept. 11. Coastal swimming waters contaminated with polluted
runoff carry bacteria, parasites and viruses that can cause many types of illnesses from minor to severe infections. These illnesses include bacterial infections, earaches, hepatitis, skin rashes and respiratory issues. Stormwater runoff
is a known cause for these illnesses. Contaminated runoff is draining into coastal estuaries and the ocean through ditches, yards, parking lots and hundreds of other pathways. Coastal Review n See WATER Page 2
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New Hanover County to administer Disaster Food Benefits starting Friday
Due to polluted runoff still flowing into coastal waterways, the ocean and estuaries are not yet safe for recreational use.
Officials with the North Carolina Coastal Federation and the state of North Carolina advise residents and tourists that it’s not yet safe to swim and wade in coastal waters. Massive amounts of polluted runoff are still flowing into coastal waterways all along areas of our coast impacted by heavy rains from Hurricane Florence. Groundwater levels are at record highs as a result of up to 30 inches of rainfall that occurred. This runoff has high levels of bacteria and other pollutants that come from natural and human sources. “Excessive rains and
A grassroots organization that started with two guys just trying to help themselves and their neighbors raised that nearly $5,000 on its first formal day of operation on Saturday. And while Tegan Harmon was eager to raise money for Port City Proud, a volunteer tree and debris clearing operation, he knew the $15 in cash he was offered was better in the pocket of the woman who hadn’t been o the bank in more than a week. “No ma’am, you keep a hold of that and donate when you’re ready,” Harmon told Carole Wolfe, a woman who lived off Buccaneer Road who had several trees and downed branches in her yard. The crew of Port City Proud volunteers got to
work, using a chainsaw to cut up big trees and branches, with volunteers hauling away the debris. Three crews went to different areas of town. The project began as a simple favor for a friend, when Harmon helped his friend Drew Salley clear the trees that had fallen on his house and his road. Their primary goal was to clear the road so that power could be restored to their house. But they soon found themselves helping other people in the neighborhood clear the debris from their house. “Drew was so selfless he helped his neighbor before he helped himself,” Harmon said. From there, the project snowballed, attracting more volunteers, including Chase and Lindsey Hedrick, Josh Gore, Kyle Lackey, Jess
Residents of New Hanover County can apply for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP), better known as “Disaster Food Stamps,” beginning Friday, September 28. Residents applying for D-SNAP should come to Independence Mall in the previous Sears store, located at 3500 Oleander Drive in Wilmington. D-SNAP is for households that don’t already receive food stamp benefits, and will provide one-time assistance for people who lost food, or the ability to purchase food because of Hurricane Florence. D-SNAP uses different standards than normal food stamp benefits, so households that don’t normally qualify for food stamps may qualify for D-SNAP if disasterrelated expenses have been incurred. New Hanover County
applications for D-SNAP will be accepted Friday, September 28 through Saturday, October 6, except Sundays. This schedule is determined by the state. Thee is no online application for D-SNAP, so the public must apply in person during the following hours of operation: Friday, September 28: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, September 29: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, September 30: closed Monday, October 1: 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Tuesday, October 2: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, October 3: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday, October 4: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, October 5: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, October 6: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Hurricane Florence
Ymca Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon Makes Call To Host 5K Event To Support Hurricane Florence Recovery This Saturday, September 29th was the scheduled date for the 40th Annual YMCA Wrightsville Beach Sprint Triathlon. In celebration of its 40th year, this year’s event was expanded into a weekend-long festival to include new Youth Triathlon and Evening Swim events. Due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Florence, the City of Wilmington and Town of Wrightsville Beach have advised that the roadways and channel are not safe for the bike and swim portions of the triathlon event. After much consideration, the YMCA made the call to move forward in hosting an event to benefit hurricane recovery efforts- although it will not be the traditional sprint triathlon. The YMCA announced they will now host a 5K running event this Saturday, September 29th to benefit hurricane recovery efforts. The event will include a 5k race, food trucks, music and post-race beer at Lighthouse Beer and Wine. Arrangements are being made for the Youth Triathlon and Beer Social events, however, the Friday Evening Swim has been canceled due to the conditions of the channel. This decision was made by a race committee made up of local business owners, athletes and community members who felt it was important to continue holding an event that will give the community a chance to come together, race, and support those who were impacted by Hurricane Florence. “We feel having an event is part of the healing process for the Cape Fear region. Great things happen when people come together and while this may not be as much anymore about a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the YMCA WB Sprint Triathlon, it will bring athletes together to race and create a memory of hope, understanding, compassion and giving,” Tom Clifford, Race Director The Y will now be donating a large portion of the proceeds towards local relief efforts. With a focus on rebuilding the community, the Y is also collecting donated items to support those affected by the hurricane on race day. Items being collected include: Mops and buckets, cleaning masks, nonperishable food, baby diapers, baby formula, paper products, garbage bags, new socks, underwear and t-shirts, toiletries, bug spray, and pet food. Additionally, the YMCA WB Triathlon is encouraging participants to help one of the volunteer organizations in town including Convoy of Hope, Samaritan’s Purse, Cape Fear Volunteer Center and the American Red Cross. “We are doing our best to make a good thing out of a tragedy. The Y’s cause is strengthening community and rather than cancelling the event all together, we decided to turn it into an opportunity to support our neighbors and bring people together,” Sarah Gibbs, YMCA Financial Development & Marketing Director Registration is still open, visit www.ymcawbtri.com for more information.
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Miller, Hannah Doody, and Ellen Salley. Volunteers cleared more debris and helped more people, who in turn wanted to show their appreciation by offering money. “We weren’t taking money, but as people are trying to give us money, we said why not take it and give it to a charity,” Harmon said. The volunteers chose a name for their group, Port City Proud, and found a partner in Wrightsville Beach-based charity Hope from Helen, which is well known for its December fundraiser auction. The charity uses the funds to help local families in need. On Saturday, with a fundraising method in place in the form of a GoFundMe page, the volunteers spread out among three locations, this time ready to take money from people who wanted to help. They had a successful first day, raising
Michelle Cox, left, and Kendra Yardley, right, help clear debris for Port City Proud.
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Online reports that beach towns like Pine Knoll Shores and Emerald Isle are advising residents to stay out of standing water due to contamination and possible infections that can arise. On Sept. 24, the Recreational Water Quality Program issued another press release informing the public of the continued water advisories. Their website also has a live map noting sites for water quality advisories. However, the federation staff has observed people swimming in the ocean and estuaries. The federation is
warning them that coastal waters are not safe for swimming and wading. “The public continues to swim in the ocean and sounds despite these advisories. We feel it’s vital to let people know that the state has not yet tested any waters to determine if they are safe for human contact,” said Todd Miller, executive director of the federation. The federation strongly advises the public to stay out of the water until it can be tested by the state and deemed safe for recreational uses. State water quality testing labs that are used to make sure swimming and
Jess Miller, with baby Wyatt on her back, clears a tree branch from a yard.
nearly $3,000 online and adding another $1,500 in checks. One anonymous donor gave $1,000 online. But the volunteers got more than donations from the people they were helping, they also got their appreciation. “One lady was in tears today,” Salley said. “People get choked up and teared up because we’re doing this for them,” Harmon said. “And of course it feels good for us to give back, I feel not so selfish because I’m feeling gratified by what we’re doing.” One of those expressing their appreciation was Wolfe, who said she had no idea how she was going to clear the downed trees from her home. “I had no way of getting these limbs out of the yard and off my fence. And then a guy comes up and says “We’re out volunteering, do you need some help?’” Wolfe said. “God’s little angel popped up out of the blue for you. Something like this that touches your heart, you don’t even know how to thank them.” The group will be out this weekend helping, and those looking to help can find more information at https://www. facebook.com/Portcityproud.nc/. Those interested in donating can find Port City Proud at https://www.gofundme.com/ port-city-proud.
shellfishing waters are safe were damaged by the storm and aren’t operating. For this reason, no samples from swimming and shellfishing waters have been analyzed by the state since the hurricane hit. All shellfishing waters in areas impacted by the hurricane are also closed and will not be reopened for harvest until the state tests the waters and finds that they are safe. The federation says that a similar protocol for recreational swimming waters should be followed. “We need to be loud and clear that swimming in coastal waters is currently a
threat to public health, safety and welfare,” stated Miller. Kerri Allen, coastal advocate in the federation's Wrightsville Beach office, conducted water quality tests earlier in the week. She sampled water from both the ocean and the sound in the Wrightsville Beach area. The federation is currently waiting for the results and expects to receive them on Sept. 26 in the afternoon. To view the testing results once they are completed, please visit nccoast.org. More Hurricane Florence coverage is also available on coastalreview.org.
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Hurricane Florence
Airlie Gardens Details Hurricane Florence Recovery Efforts Hurricane Florence took a toll on so many, and Airlie did not escape her wrath. Our beloved Airlie Oak stands tall and unscathed from the storm and for that, we are grateful. For the last two weeks, NHC Parks & Gardens staff have been working hard in the Emergency Operations Center, shelters, and Base Camp as part of the County’s team. You can be proud of the work that our staff did to aid all the residents of New Hanover County during and immediately after the storm. From logistics, like feeding all the first responders, to working in shelters, we were there doing our part. I’m immensely proud of our department and how we stepped into roles outside of our regular duties. Now we turn our efforts to Airlie, the Arboretum and our other New Hanover County Parks. The Gardens are currently closed and will remain closed until further notice. We are working to get the gardens cleaned up and
ready for visitors. It will not be an easy task, but we are mobilizing all of our resources to make it happen. For now, here are some answers to the questions you might have: • T h e A i r l i e O a k , Pergola, Bottle Chapel and Butterfly House are all in good shape • Our goal is to be open by end-October to early-November. • The Gnome Invasion was safely evacuated to the classroom in the Garden Services Center. Stay tuned for info about the potential for a brief return of the Gnomes. • Enchanted Airlie ticket sales will be delayed and will be available sometime in October- we’ll be sharing more information as we move forward. • Membership- if your membership is set to renew in September
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and October, we would greatly appreciate it if you could renew online. Here’s a link to renew online! If you renewed or joined shortly before, or during the storm, we appreciate your patience. We are working hard to process those as quickly as possible. We will not be able to reschedule the September 21st concert, but we will be inviting Jim Quick and Coastline back to perform next summer. We are working to open in time for the Oyster Roast. The Oyster Roast is still SOLD OUT. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit our hurricane recovery efforts. The October New Hanover County Free Day scheduled for October 7th has been canceled due to
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New Hanover County Updates: Attractions, Parks & Permits New Hanover County is working hard to get county parks and attractions open to the public. Below is an update on openings as of
Tuesday, September 25: • Airlie Gardens will remain closed until further notice, while trees are cleared and the grounds are cleaned up. • Arboretum grounds will remain closed until further notice to allow for cleanup and repairs; the plant clinic and gift shop with open Monday, October 1. • Cape Fear Museum will remain closed until further notice for remediation efforts. • The following county parks are open beginning today: • A r r o w h e a d P a r k (except disc golf course, which is closed until further notice) • Monterey Heights Park • Trails End Park • The following county parks and facilities will open Wednesday,
September 26: Hoggard Soccer Fields • Hugh MacRae Park (except dog park and pond/gazebo area, which are closed until further notice) • Kings Grant Park • Ogden Park • River Road Park • Roland Grise Baseball Field The county’s free day, which typically takes place on the first Sunday of each month, is canceled for October 7. As a reminder, the county’s Building Safety Department will issue hurricane-related permits at no charge from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit the Building Safety website for additional details. For questions, the public can continue to call the county’s information line at 910-798-6800 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or visit EmergencyNHC.com for updates. •
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Governor Cooper Orders Mosquito Control for Disaster Counties RALEIGH: Due to the increased populations of mosquitoes caused by flooding from Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today ordered $4 million to fund mosquito control efforts in counties currently under a major disaster declaration. Those counties include: Bladen, Beaufort, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne, and Wilson. “To help local communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, I’ve directed state funds for mosquito control efforts to protect people who live in hard-hit areas.” Gov. Cooper said. Funding will allow control
efforts to begin as soon as Thursday. Each county’s allocation will be based upon their share of the total acreage requiring mosquito treatment in the 27 counties. None of the counties will be asked to share in the cost for these services up to their specific allocation amount. They will have the flexibility to determine the most appropriate means to provide this service. Increased mosquito populations often follow a hurricane or any weather event that results in large-scale flooding. While most mosquitoes that emerge after flooding do not transmit human disease, they still pose a public health problem by discouraging people from going outside and hindering recovery efforts. Although rare, the most commonly reported mosquito-borne illnesses that can
be acquired in North Carolina are LaCrosse encephalitis, West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis. Nearly 70 percent of mosquito-borne infections reported in the state in 2017 were acquired during travel outside the continental U.S. While outdoors, peoples should remember to: • Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants while outdoors. • Use mosquito repellent that contains DEET or an equivalent when outside and use caution when applying to children. More information on protective measures to reduce the risk of mosquito bites is available online at ncdhhs. gov/hurricane-florence-mosquitoes.
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center at Chamber The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened a Business Recovery Center (BRC) at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce to help businesses impacted by Hurricane Florence. Having an office in Wilmington will provide easier access for our business community to the services that SBA provides. SBA representatives at the Center can provide information about disaster loans, answer questions and assist businesses in completing the SBA application. The Center will have normal operating hours Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will be closed on Sundays. The SBA offers low-interest, long-term disaster loans for physical damage and working capital. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoan.sba.gov.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, applicants should register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app. If online or mobile access is unavailable, applicants should call the FEMA toll-free helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services should call 800-621-3362. Additional details on the loan application process can be obtained by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 13, 2018. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 14, 2019.
NHRMC Foundation Postpones Pink Ribbon Events The New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation has postponed the upcoming annual Pink Ribbon Project Luncheon and Cocktail Party. This decision was made due to circumstances surrounding the recent impacts of Hurricane Florence on the region. We understand many people have been affected by this storm and are devoting their time and efforts to recovery and assisting others in need. The events have been rescheduled for March 2019. Below are the new dates, locations and times. Pink Ribbon Project Luncheon When: March 14, 2019 Where: Wilmington Convention Center Time: 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Pink Ribbon Project Cocktail Party & Celebration When: March 22, 2019 Where: Cape Fear Country Club Time: 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The postponement of the events does not interfere with the Pink Ribbon Project’s ongoing efforts to support women and their fight against breast cancer. “The Pink Ribbon Project offers year-round support, providing women who need access to compassionate care,” said NHRMC Foundation Executive Director and Vice President of Development Schorr Davis.” The annual luncheon and cocktail party are community celebrations and fundraising opportunities for these efforts. This postponement will in no way deter us from continuing to deliver care to those in need.” The Pink Ribbon Project provides patients in southeastern North Carolina access to 3D mammography screenings, comfort to those undergoing cancer treatment and community awareness of breast cancer and the benefits of early diagnosis and screenings. The Pink Ribbon Project funds more than 1,000 screening and diagnostic breast procedures each year for eligible patients. For more information on ways to support NHRMC through the NHRMC Foundation, visit www.nhrmcfoundation.com or call 910-667-5002.
Finding Assistance after Hurricane Florence RALEIGH – If you are a North Carolina homeowner or renter whose home is damaged, unsafe, or inaccessible because of Hurricane Florence, resources are available to help get you on the road to recovery. Do you have insurance? If you have a homeowner’s or flood insurance policy, file your insurance claim immediately before applying for disaster assistance. Get the process started quickly. The faster you file, the faster your recovery can begin. If you cannot return to your home, or if you are unable to live in your home because of disaster damage, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, or call 800-621-3362 (800-462-7585 TTY) (multilingual operators are available—press 2 for Spanish) to determine if state, voluntary, and local organizations are in your community to address your immediate needs. If you can return to your home and it is safe, has working power, water, and sewer or septic service, visit DisasterAssistance.gov to determine if state, voluntary, and local organizations are in your community can address any unmet needs. Disaster assistance is available to affected individuals in Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Lenoir, Jones, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, Sampson, and Wayne counties. Additional counties may be added later. If you are in one of these counties, you will need the following to apply for assistance: • Social Security Number; • Daytime telephone number; • Current mailing address and address and zip code of the damaged property; and • Insurance information, if available. Although the federal government cannot make you whole, it may help your recovery move forward by providing grants for basic repairs to make your home safe, sanitary and secure. FEMA assistance may also provide temporary help with a place for you and your family to stay while you build your recovery plan. After registering for disaster assistance, you may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In times of disasters, the SBA offers low-interest loans for businesses, homeowners and renters. The SBA will contact you with information on how to apply. There’s no obligation to accept a loan, but you may miss out on the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds if you don’t submit an application. Information about low-interest SBA disaster loans and application forms are available online at SBA.gov/disaster. You may also call 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@ sba.gov. If you use TTY, call 800-877-8339.
Free water testing kits for private wells NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC – New Hanover County Public Health is offering free drinking water test kits to New Hanover County residents with private water wells. Wells flooded as a result of Hurricane Florence should be tested to ensure there is no contamination. Ingesting or being exposed to contaminated well water may cause sickness. The free water sampling test kits will be available starting Monday, September 24, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the New Hanover County Government Center, Suite 140, located at 230 Government Center Drive or at the New Hanover County Fire Department, Station 11 in Wrightsboro located at 3515 North Kerr Avenue. Instructions will be included with the kits, and residents must be able to bring the well water sample within 24 hours of collecting the sample to New Hanover County Public Health laboratory located at 2023 S. 17th Street in Wilmington. If the well sample tests positive for fecal coliform bacteria, the Environmental Health division will follow up with treatment options.
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Location Change for New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Meetings The location of the next two New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meetings has been changed to the Andre’ Mallette Training Center at the New Hanover County Government Center, located at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 135 in Wilmington, NC due to the impacts of Hurricane Florence. The meetings that will be held at the Government Center are: October 1, 2018 at 4 p.m. October 15, 2018 at 9 a.m.
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Lifestyles
Local bands plan weekend fundraisers for Hurricane Florence Relief efforts A popular local reggae band is organizing one of several fundraisers this weekend to benefit Hurricane Florence relief. Signal Fire will be the headline act at the Wilmington Strong fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 29 at Wrightsville Beach Brewery, 6201 Oleander Dr., Wilmington. The event raises money for Good Shepherd Center, Humble Roots Farm, and other local farmers. Joining Signal Fire at the event will be Elephant
Convoy, Blue Footed Boobies, Travis Shallow & The Deep End and the Michael Eakins Band. There is a $10 suggested donation to attend, with $1 from each beer sale to also be donated. The event doesn’t end at Wrightsville Beach Brewery, as the Palm Room in Wrightsville Beach will host the official after party, starting at 9 p.m., with Medjool Datez, Massive Grass, Tanbridge and Ethan Driskill scheduled to play.
The following day on Sunday, Sept. 30 at noon, the music continues with another concert fundraiser, this one at Waterman’s Brewing at 1610 Pavilion Place, Wilmington. Jared Michael Cline and Folkstone String Band will provide the music, with funds raised going to Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization that provides “spiritual and physical aid.” At Saturday’s Wilmington Strong Concert, every $10
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donation receives a raffle ticket. Prizes include: - FUN Package -$250 Cash - from Chris Hutchens at Guaranteed Rate and Trolley Pub Wilmington group pedal bike tour. - YETI Super Tailgate Package from Redix Store. - Surf Package from Sweetwater Surf Shop, Holly Jacobs Art - Feel Good Package , Tidal Creek Co-op Gift Card, Susan Chesson, Hair & Makeup Artist, Rachael Kinsey Designs, T. Shaw Designs - Landscape Project or routine lawn maintenance package from Bowman's Best Lawn Care, Inc. Chris Hutchens at Guaranteed Rate is the title sponsor of the event. Parking at Wrightsville Beach Brewery will be limited. The mission of Good
Shepherd Center is to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition to housing. With Hurricane Florence’s destruction of the Salvation Army’s shelter on the north side, Good Shepherd is not only the largest provider of homeless services, but the only homeless shelter in downtown Wilmington. Established in 1983 as a modest Soup Kitchen, Good Shepherd has grown to become the largest provider of homeless services in the region. During Saturday’s after party at the Palm Room, located at 11 E Salisbury St., a Huffy 26" beach cruiser will be the raffle prize. Sunday’s concert at Waterman’s Brewing will offer $10 barbeque plates and offer a bounce house for the kids. On Q Financial is a title sponsor of the event.
Carwash Fundraiser Saturday in Wilmington
The Pour House Bar, Goat and Compass Bar along with Party Wilmington will be putting on a car wash, bake sale, lemonade stand fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 2-6pm at The Goat and Compass Bar. The aptly named, Flo Wash Bro Wash 2018, will place money directly into the hands of local service industry individuals as well as active duty military and veterans that have suffered suffered significant damage at the hands of Hurricane Florence. This event allows for some of Wilmington’s more colorful characters to come out and try to help those in need.
NC Symphony plays Beethoven on Saturday The Wilson Center and the North Carolina Symphony are pleased to announce that the North Carolina Symphony performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, conducted by Wesley Schulz, planned for Saturday, September 29, at 7:30 p.m., will be held as scheduled. Four fateful notes begin what has become one of the most important and popular works in classical music— Beethoven’s stormy and victorious Fifth Symphony. The composer’s lighter side is revealed in his ballet suite, The Creatures of Prometheus, full of bristling energy, delicate melodies, and vivid orchestral colors. The North Carolina Symphony, a part of North Carolina since 1932, is thrilled to be in Wilmington to be a part of the recovery of the Cape Fear Region. The Wilson Center, which suffered very minor damage during Hurricane Florence, is proud to host its first public concert performance after the storm. Tickets to this spectacular program are still available, starting at $20 plus sales tax and fees. Tickets may be purchased online by visiting www.capefearstage.com/ beethovens-5th/. Ticket Central and Wilson Center administrative offices will re-open Thursday, September 27.
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Classified and display deadline: Friday noon • Call 910-719-9180 • classifieds@luminanews.com LEGAL NOTICES SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE The property to be sold lies in 2 counties: New Hanover County Pender County New Hanover County Special Proceeding File # 17-SP-648 Pender County Special Proceeding File # 17-SP207 The undersigned Substitute Trustee (hereinafter the “Trustee”) will sell the following real estate located in New Hanover and Pender Counties at public auction at 12:00 o’clock Noon on October 5, 2018, at the Courthouse Door of the New Hanover County Courthouse (the Princess Street door of the Judicial Building at 4th and Princess Streets), Wilmington, North Carolina: Real estate description: See full description below Record owner: CHL, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company. The sale is pursuant to the power of sale contained in a deed of trust from CHL, LLC to Ryan D. Oxendine, Trustee, dated December 21, 2015, recorded on December 31, 2015 in Book 5940 Page 2252 of the New Hanover County Register of Deeds Office, also recorded on December 31, 2015 in Book 4612 Page 1904 of the Pender County Register of Deeds Office, and an order of the New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court entered in this foreclosure proceeding on November 8, 2017, a certified copy of which has been filed in the Pender County special proceeding referenced above. The property will be sold for cash to the highest bidder on the terms set forth herein and announced at the sale. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the successful bid, to be paid in cash, by certified check, or by official bank check will be required at the time of the sale; personal checks will not be accepted. The successful bidder(s) shall be required to tender the amount bid, less any deposit, in cash or certified check when the upsetbid period expires and the Trustee tenders or attempts to tender a deed for the property. If the owner and holder of the indebtedness secured by the deed of trust is the successful bidder, it shall be entitled to creditbid as to the deposit and as to the balance of the purchase price. If the highest bidder(s) fails to pay the balance of the bid amount when the Trustee tenders or attempts to tender the deed, the high bidder shall remain liable on his/her bid pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.30(d) and (e). The highest bidder will be required to pay the remainder of the bid price and close the sale immediately upon the expiration of the upset-bid period – paying for the property does not contemplate delaying the closing because the successful bidder “has to get a loan.” If the property is purchased by anyone other than the holder of the Deed of Trust, the purchaser will be required to pay the following amounts in addition to the bid amount: (a) the court costs to be paid to and collected by the Clerk of Superior Court pursuant to North Carolina General Statute §7A-308(a)(1) in the amount of forty-five cents ($.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) of the highest bid, up to but no more than $500.00 in such costs; and (b) the revenue stamps (tax stamps) on the Trust-
ee’s deed to the purchaser required by North Carolina General Statute §105-228.30 et. seq. of the of One Dollar ($1.00) per Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof of the bid amount. The property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem property taxes against the property, any special assessments, and all liens and other interests having priority over the deed of trust being foreclosed on. North Carolina law provides that the foreclosure cuts off interests and liens junior to (subordinate to) the deed of trust being foreclosed unless this notice provides otherwise. This foreclosure sale will cut off subordinate liens and interests against the real estate except for: a. If the Internal Revenue Service has a lien or liens against the property, the sale will be subject to the right of the Internal Revenue Service for 120 days following the sale to redeem the property at the highest amount bid at the foreclosure sale. b. The map/plat of Scott’s Hill Village Phase 1 recorded in Map Book 61 page 317 of the New Hanover County Registry and a Map Book 59 page 41 of the Pender County Registry and all matters shown thereon. c. The map/plat of Scott’s Hill village Phase 2 recorded in Map Book 62 pages 199 – 200 of the New Hanover County Registry and all matters shown thereon. d. The Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions of Scotts Hill Village recorded in Book 5985, at Page 347 of the New Hanover County Registry and Book 4624, at Page 72 of the Pender County Registry. e. Amended and restated/ Master Access Easement and Maintenance Agreement(s) recorded in Book 5991, page 20 of the New Hanover County Registry f. Utility and communications Easement(s) to Duke Energy Progress, LLC recorded in Book 5946, page 2614 of the New Hanover County Registry g. Utility and communications easement in favor of Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC recorded in Book 5952, page 700 of the New Hanover County Registry h. Utility and communications easement in favor of Bellsouth Telecommunications, LLC in Book 5958, page 1598 of the New Hanover County Registry i. Utility easement in favor of Cape Fear Public Utility Authority recorded in Book 5977, page 2750 of the New Hanover County Registry j. Utility easement in favor of Cape fear Public Utility Authority recorded in Book 6066, Page 195, New Hanover County Registry k. Stormwater Drainage and Maintenance Agreement recorded in Book 6030, page 1350 of the New Hanover County Registry l. Amended Reimbursement Agreement recorded in Book 5991, page 84 of the New Hanover County Registry m. New Infrastructure Agreement(s) recorded in Book 5940, page 2209; and Book 4612, Page 1868 of the New Hanover County Registry As to the physical condition of the property, the property is being sold “AS IS - WHERE IS”, with no representations or warranties of any kind by the trustee, the lender, the noteholder, or any agents, attorneys, officers of those persons and entities as to the title or any
physical, health, safety, or environmental, conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property; and any and all alleged representations, warranties, statements, responsibilities and liabilities are expressly disclaimed. The sale will remain open for a period of ten (10) days following the sale, during which time anyone may file an upset bid (i.e. an increased/higher bid) with the appropriate Clerk of Superior Court as provided in General Statute 45-21.27. After the deadline has passed for upset bids, the trustee will tender a deed to the successful purchaser immediately, collect the balance of the purchase price, and close the sale at that time. The buyer shall be responsible for the revenue stamps (the transfer tax) required by, and to be purchased from, the register of deeds when the deed is recorded. If anyone is in possession of the property after the sale has been completed, the Clerk of Superior Court may issue an order for possession of the property in favor of the purchaser pursuant to General Statute 45-21.29 and against anyone in possession of the property. If an order of possession is needed, it will be the purchaser’s responsibility to obtain the order. If this is residential property, anyone renting 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 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, unless the mortgagor has cured the default before the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to the property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons for the Trustee’s inability to convey the property and complete the foreclosure include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to expiration of the upset bid period, some other court order enjoining completion of the sale, or the borrower’s payment and/or reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the Trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Trustee may in his sole discretion declare the sale to be void and return the deposit if the Trustee believes the challenge to the sale may have merit. In such case, the purchaser will have no further remedy other than receipt/return of the bid deposit. This sale will remain open for a period of ten (10) days following the sale, during which time anyone may file an upset bid (i.e. an increased/higher bid) with the Clerk of Superior Court. DESCRIPTION OF THE REAL STATE I. Parcel 1: (Located in New Hanover County, North Carolina): All of Tract 1, containing 85.81 acres, more or less, as shown on that certain map recorded in Map Book 49, Page 222 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with a 60-foot access easement more par-
ticularly described as “60’ access No. 1” as shown on the above-referenced map for the purpose of ingress, egress and regress from U.S. Highway No. 17 to the above-described tract of land.
Village Phase One Subdivision, as shown on Map Book 61, Page 317 of the New Hanover County Registry, have previously been released from the deed of trust and are not a part of this foreclosure sale.
Subject to a 50-foot private access easement described as Newton Road, over, upon and through the abovedescribed tract of land as same is shown on said map, and in that certain deed of easement recorded in Book 4505, at Page 262 of the New Hanover County Registry.
III. As to All Lots or Parcels Sold
Further subject to a 50-foot private access easement running along the perimeter of the northern, eastern and southern boundary line of the above-referenced tract of land and as more particularly shown on said map and in the map recorded in Map Book 36 at Page 204 of the New Hanover County Registry. Further subject to a 50-foot public utility easement contained within that certain 50-foot private easement, running along the southern boundary of Tract 1 and both of which are shown on the aforesaid map. Reserving unto the grantor herein, a 60-foot access easement more particularly described as “60’ access No. 2” as shown on the aforesaid map for the purpose of ingress, egress and regress over, upon and through Tract 1. Part of this Tract 1 (this Parcel 1 in this Notice of Sale) has been subdivided since the recordation of the deed of trust being foreclosed on: A part of the original tract is now part of “Scotts Hill Village - Phase One” as shown on a plat of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 59 Page 41 of the Pender County Registry and Map Book 61 Page 317 of the New Hanover County Registry. Another part of the original tract is now “Scotts Hill Village - Phase Two” as shown on a plat of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 62 Pages 199-200 of the New Hanover County Registry. Lots 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 & 36 of Scotts Hill Village Phase Two Subdivision, as shown on Map Book 62, Pages 199 & 200 of the New Hanover County Registry, have previously been released from the deed of trust and are not a part of this foreclosure sale. II. Parcel 2: (Located in Pender and New Hanover Counties): All of Tract 3A, as the same is shown and described in that certain map recorded in Map Book 49, at Page 351, of the New Hanover County Registry, also recorded in Map Book 42, at Page 009, of the Pender County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more particular and accurate description. The herein described property consists of approximately 3.93 acres, of which 2.46 +/- acres life in New Hanover County and 1.47 acres lie in Pender County. Tract 3A (Parcel 2 in this Notice of Sale) has been subdivided since the recordation of the deed of trust being foreclosed on, and is now a part of “Scotts Hill Village - Phase One” as shown on a plat of said subdivision recorded in Map Book 59 Page 41 of the Pender County Registry and Map Book 61 Page 317 of the New Hanover County Registry. Lots 2 of Scotts Hill Village Phase One Subdivision, as shown on Map Book 59, Page 41 of the Pender County Registry, has previously been released from the deed of trust and is not a part of this foreclosure sale. Lots 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, and 226 of Scotts Hill
Each lot or parcel sold includes and will include all buildings and other improvements located on that lot or parcel, and all fixtures, systems, easements, appurtenances, and hereditaments related to the real estate. IV. Sale May Be In Separate Lots, Tracts, or Combinations The property may be offered for sale (i) in separate lots, parcels or tracts, and in various combinations thereof, (ii) all offered for one price, or (iii) first one way, then another, all as the Trustee may deem appropriate. Date: September 4, 2018. H. Kenneth Stephens, II, Trustee 701 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 (9l0) 343-1022 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE 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 George T. Fokakis (Deceased) 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 27th day of December 2018, 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 27th day of September 2018. Charlie M. Belissary 5008 Wynfield Court Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29577 September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE 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 Robert “Bobby” Homer Baker, Jr. (Deceased) 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 27th day of December 2018, 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 27th day of September 2018. Allyson Baker-Newton, Executor 110 Chadwick Ave. Wilmington, N.C. 28401 September 27, October 4, 11, 18, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT
OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 E 1086 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Joyce Resanovich aka Joyce S Walker, 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 December 27, 2018, 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 27th day of September 2018. Joseph Hall 241 Brighton Road Wilmington, NC 28409 PATRICIA C. JENKINS Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 CO-EXECUTRIX NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 E 1085 Having qualified as Co-Executrix of the Estate of Mark Allen Pendergrass, 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 December 13, 2018, 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.
September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2018 EXECUTOR NOTICE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 18 E 1049 Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Margaret Holland Moore, 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 December 6, 2018, 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 6th day of September 2018. Richard Frank Moore 5023 Nicholas Creek Circle Wilmington, NC 28409 PATRICIA C. JENKINS Hogue Hill, LLP Attorneys at Law P. O. Box 2178 Wilmington, NC 28402 September 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE 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 Virginia Ann Fogleman (Deceased) of New Hanover County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at the THIS the 13th day of Septemaddress shown below ber 2018. on or before the 6th day of December 2018, or this Janice L. Pendergass notice will be pleaded in bar 5409 Edisto Place of their recovery. All perWilmington, NC 28403 sons indebted to said estate will please make immediLaura V. Duran ate payment to the under244 Evergreen Circle signed. Lexington, NC 24292 This is the 6th day of SeptemLauren Page ber 2018. Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP Paula Denise Futch, Executor 101 N. Third Street, Suite 400 507 Creekwood Road Wilmington, NC 28401 Wilmington, N.C. 28411 September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 2018
Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018 EXECUTOR’S NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Administrator of the ESTATE OF SUSAN GUNDY PAWLING deceased of Wilmington, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the 17TH day of December, 2018, or this Notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate, please make immediate payment. Claims should be presented or paid on behalf of the undersigned at 3519 Rhett Butler Place, Charlotte, North Carolina 28270. This the 13th day of September 2018. JENNIFER P. MCCONACHY, ADMINISTRATOR ESTATE OF SUSAN GUNDY PAWLING James A. MacDonald The MacDonald Law Firm, PLLC 1508 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403
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 Alma Ursula Spence Foscue (Deceased) 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 6th day of December 2018, 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 6th day of September 2018. Spence M. Foscue, Executor P.O. Box 942 Montreat, N.C. 28757 Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27 , 2018
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