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USDA closes Raleigh office after receiving threat Raleigh The U.S. Department of Agriculture closed six offices in five U.S. states Monday, including the Raleigh office, after receiving anonymous threats through email. A USDA official said they closed the office as a precaution to protect employees. The other five closed offices were in Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland and West Virginia. They reopened on Tuesday with heightened security.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects bid to reinstate voter ID Washington, D.C. The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a bid by N.C. to reinstate its voter ID law through the November election. The court, divided 4-4, rejected the request made by Gov. Pat McCrory after an appeals court ruled last month that the 2013 law was unconstitutional. Five votes are needed for an emergency request to be granted. Three of the court’s conservatives, including Chief Justice John Roberts, supported the voter ID and early voting provisions.
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Several NC counties to add seat belts to school buses Transylvania County Thirteen counties are part of the new pilot program placing seat belts on school buses. The seat belts will mainly be on elementary school and special needs buses. As older buses are taken out of rotation, new buses with seat belts will be brought in to replace them.
Trump details massive deportation plan if elected president Phoenix Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowed on Wednesday that anyone who is in the United States illegally would be subject to deportation if he is elected. Trump said the estimated 11 million people who’ve crossed into the United States illegally could only gain legal status if they return home and apply for re-entry. Trump is scheduled to campaign Tuesday in Greenville, N.C., with his speech focusing on his immigration policy.
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Analyzing the Carolina Panthers final roster decisions after closing out the preseason with a win against the Steelers B1 Ryan Finley took a lead in the quarterback competition with a strong showing in his NC State debut B1 Sports
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Performance reports, salaries claim first week By Donna King & Jeff Moore North State Journal RALEIGH — Students filled public schools across the state this week as teachers welcomed them with bright classrooms and open arms. Back to school came the same week as figures released from the state Department of Public Instruction showing North Carolina students’ test scores are up slightly in math and reading. End-of-grade performance in math showed that 47 percent of students were proficient, up from 44, and in reading the scores went from 45.1 percent to 45.8 percent last school year. The report also showed that for the first time, N.C.‘s four-year graduation rate among all racial groups was more than 80 percent. That is the 11th straight year of improvement in the graduation rate. In 2005-06 it was around 63 percent. “If I could do a backflip over the graduation rate I would,” said N.C.‘s DPI Superintendent June Atkinson. DPI also released a report card, ranking public schools on an A-F grading scale, which is based on a formula taking into account the students’ academic performance and rate of improvement. Approximately 75 percent of schools earned a grade of A,B or C on a 15-point grading scale. Kicking off back-to-school week, Gov. Pat McCrory visited Riverwood Middle School in Clayton, where he toured classrooms and met with teachers. Council of State members and legislators did the same, including DEQ Secretary Don van der Vaart, who spent time talking with Brough-
“If I could do a backflip over the graduation rate I would.”
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By Josh Hyatt North State Journal RALEIGH — Tropical Storm Hermine barreled through southeastern North Carolina over the weekend, dropping as much as eight inches of rain in some areas. State Emergency management officials said the storm’s quick path through the state minimized the damage, but it’s too early to tell whether the amount of water dropped in a short time damaged crops. Gov. Pat McCrory signed transportation waivers early Friday and lifted truck weight limits so farmers could quickly get crops out before they become oversaturated. Hermine kicked off hurricane season for North Carolina and its neighbors, putting the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Management team on high alert. Swift water rescue boats from across the state and National Guard helicopters were on standby for any aquatic rescues. See WEATHER, page A2
N.C. Association of Educators President Mark Jewell speaks during a press conference about teacher pay on Aug. 31.
• More than 11,000 N.C. customers without power Friday evening • 5 states declare state of emergency • 45 million people under a tropical storm warning • 8 inches of rain and 45 mph winds at N.C. coast
LABOR DAY
Labor Day: More than a three-day weekend Mitchell Alexander, 27, owner and founder of Refab Wood, works on a piece in the company’s shop in Raleigh on Sept. 2.
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By Jeff Moore North State Journal RALEIGH — A three-day weekend. The unofficial end to summer. A last call for beach trips and barbecues. For all the ways North Carolinians will celebrate Labor Day in 2016, little thought may be given to the origins of this national holiday and just how much the history and consequences of the labor movement factor in to our daily lives on every other day of the year. In the decades following the the Civil War, technological and business innovation ushered in the industrial revolution, resulting in the largest leap in productive capacity and prosperity the world had ever seen. American industrialists such as Carnegie, Rockefeller and the Vanderbilts
amassed unimaginable wealth supporting, fueling and connecting the nation like never before. As farm and factory workers endured unending work schedules, working and living in less than ideal conditions in myriad company-owned towns, labor leaders emerged and began to organize on behalf of the working man. American innovators and opportunists alike became known as robber barons, as popular perceptions of their ruthless tactics, juxtaposed with their workers’ wanting circumstances, bred a dual resentment that powered the proliferation of unions that campaigned for shorter hours, collective bargaining and safer working conditions. See LABOR DAY, page A8
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Left, former Raleigh mayor Charles Meeker, center, talks with people at the 8th Annual Defending Democracy Blue Jean Gala Aug. 30 in Asheboro. Meeker is currently running for North Carolina Labor Commissioner. Right, Cherie Berry, commissioner of North Carolina’s Department of Labor, poses for a photograph at the North State Journal office Sept. 1 in Raleigh. Berry is currently running for re-election.
Incumbent Berry faces challenge from Meeker in race for Commissioner of Labor By Jeff Moore North State Journal RALEIGH — As the nation celebrates Labor Day, two candidates vie for the Commissioner of Labor post that enforces the regulatory accomplishments of the American labor movement. North Carolina is one of only four states — along with Georgia, Oklahoma and Oregon — that still hold elections for the post, the rest being appointed by governors. Republican incumbent Cherie Berry, who’s held the office since 2000, faces a challenge from Democrat attorney and former mayor of Raleigh Charles Meeker. North State Journal interviewed both candidates as we profile down-ballot statewide races in this presidential election year. Meeker, an attorney with Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein, seeks to dislodge Berry from her post, claiming she has not been effective in her role. “The incumbent has been there 16 years,” said Meeker. “The department is not functioning well and it’s simply time for a change to make the Department of Labor much more proactive, to protect employees and also, frankly, protect employers that are playing by the rules.” Meeker asserted that worker safety is an important issue and said the Department of Labor needs to do better in this area, citing 137 workers killed on the job according to the most recent year data is available. However, Meek-
er’s strongest criticism of his opponent is in the area of wage and hour controls regulated by the department, saying she is too soft on employers who have failed to pay employees according to the law. “The department just needs to be much more active in using the authority it already has to honor employees and their complaints and to take action, such as filing lawsuits if employees have not been paid,” said Meeker. “The current department’s practice is when an employer says he or she can’t pay, they close the file. That would not be my practice. “The Commissioner of Labor is entitled to file lawsuits, take liens on assets, to attempt to recover wages, and those are the kind of debt collection tactics I would use to attempt to get employees paid.” Meeker also believes employee classification — correctly counting workers as employees that deserve benefits, instead of contract workers — is an area Berry has fallen short on. He cited FedEx drivers, classified as independent contractors, but who match a more traditional employer/employee relationship, as an example of lacking enforcement. “The department is not doing much work in either of those areas,” Meeker said. “So employees are not being paid and too many don’t get benefits.” Meeker, 66, also takes issue with Berry’s reputation as the “elevator lady,” referring to her picture appearing in every state-inspected elevator.
“My view on that is that space should be used to honor workers such as teachers, firefighters, truck drivers who are making the state a better place, and not just to promote a career politician,” explained Meeker. “So should I get elected I’ll make a change on that picture in the elevator.” Berry, a former Republican N.C. House member and business owner, thinks that worker safety is her primary role and the one in which she takes the most pride. “That’s the mission I’ve been on for the past 16 years and we got good results,” said Berry. “I’d like to take credit for it but I can’t, because it’s up to the employers and the employees all across the state.” Berry, 69, explained that when she assumed office, the rate of injury or illness for workers across the state was 5.3 for every 100 fulltime workers. The number has fallen nearly every year of her tenure, now standing at 2.7 per 100 workers, the lowest in North Carolina’s history. “I’m running for re-election because I want to continue that downward trend in injuries and illnesses of workers, both in the public sector and private sector,” said Berry. Addressing criticisms that she is too cozy with the businesses she regulates, Berry defended her approach, saying it’s the most effective way to get results. “I’ve been accused to being too business friendly, but that’s what it’s all about,” said Berry. “I’d like the think we had a partnership
WEATHER from page A1 September is also the Department of Homeland Security’s National Preparedness Month, an annual focus on preparing for all types of emergencies. “This happens every year,” said Emergency Management communications director Julia Jarema said. “You can almost tell when the first day of school will be because the first hurricane systems appear.” This week the agency kept an eye on two storms, Tropical Depression 8 and Hermine. The former spun out into the Atlantic without incident, but Hermine made landfall in Florida early Friday as a hurricane before being downgraded back to a tropical storm later that day. McCrory instated a Level 3 emergency plan Friday in preparation for the storm’s path over the state’s coast, declaring a state of emergency in 59 counties. “We want this thing to move in and out as quick as possible with as little damage to trees, utilities, roads and people,” said McCrory in a press conference Friday morning at National Guard headquarters in Raleigh. We hope to be over-prepared and underwhelmed, but we are always anticipating the unexpected based on past experience.” This summer serves as the fiveyear anniversary of Hurricane Irene, which ravaged the Outer Banks, and the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Fran, which was still a Category 1 hurricane by the time it reached the Triangle and caused $5.2 million in overall damage.
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Tropical Storm Hermine brings heavy rain to the Neuse River on Sept. 2. in Clayton, N.C.
Looking back, Jarema wanted to make it clear that no part of North Carolina is exempt from the potential consequences of hurricane season. “It’s not just a coastal problem,” she said. As the eastern part of the state assesses damage and drains out from Hermine, there are a few
tips for those in the projected path of a future storm. ReadyNC. org, a project of the department of Emergency Management, recommended establishing and maintaining both a preparedness kit and evacuation plan. “I kind of tell everybody the same thing,” Jarema said. “It only takes one storm. For the native
North Carolinians, just because you weathered one storm before does not mean all storms are created equal.” There is also a phone app for Android and iPhone devices from ReadyNC, with features such as a list of what to put in an emergency kit, what to have planned, notifications of evacuation areas,
with [businesses], and they saw us not so much as a regulatory agency that had an adversarial relationship with them, but more as their partners in trying to create safe and healthy work places.” Berry said her experience in the legislature and as a small business owner is what attracted her to the top labor post and makes her uniquely qualified to continue at the helm. “My husband and I started a company up in Maiden, in Catawba County, and we manufactured wire-wound spark plug wires for the automotive industry,” explained Berry. The 50-employee company was sold to a supplier in the 1990s and still operates in Maiden. “Prior to that I was in the N.C. House, so I’ve got experience being a legislator and making laws and seeing them passed, and being a small business owner.” As far as enforcing the law on wage cases, Berry said you have to pick your battles while being conscious of the limited resources available. “Is it going to be the best use of our resources to do that; or should we concentrate on the ones that we can have a good result for?” said Berry. “When you try and collect money from an entity that has gone out of business, it’s hard to get blood out of a turnip, but we do the best we can given the laws we have to work with.” Voters will decide just who deserves this low-profile position with high significance for employers and employees on Nov. 8.
and where shelters are located. It also offers real-time traffic updates, which may prove useful on a regular basis. For those less apt to use apps, here are suggestions from the governor’s office for the supplies every family should have in an emergency: • Be sure your emergency supply kits have enough bottled water and nonperishable food to sustain each family member for three to seven days. Include a weather radio, flashlight, extra batteries, toiletries, change of clothes, blankets or sleeping bag, rain gear and appropriate footwear. Also include copies of important documents, such as birth certificates and insurance policies. • Plan for your pets. Gather supplies for your pets and put them in an easily accessible container. • Prepare your home. Clean out gutters and clear property of debris that could damage buildings in strong winds. Supplies such as lumber and shutters should be purchased now, and window casings predrilled. • Determine if you are in a floodplain or flood-prone area. • Know evacuation routes for your area. Listen to local officials and evacuate as instructed. • Stay tuned to local news for the latest advisories from the National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center (NHC), as well as state and local emergency management officials. For updated coverage of adverse weather in the state, see more on NSJonline.com.
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NC restaurants to Feed the Force as appreciation toward police By Liz Moomey North State Journal
“It’s just a way of us showing our appreciation and letting them know that ‘Hey, you have some people on your side and we need you and we appreciate you.” — Yaniv Sharir
RALEIGH — In response to the recent national conversation about strengthening police officers’ relationships with the communities they serve, Yaniv Sharir, the owner of O’Malley’s Pub & Restaurant in Raleigh, decided to show his support of law enforcement by tapping a network of fellow restaurant owners and local businesses to create “Feed the Force.” On Sept. 4-5, more than 100 restaurants are participating in the statewide event, all committed to providing a free meal for uniformed police officers. Sharir said he came up with the idea after the Dallas police shootings and wanted to offset the negativity toward law enforcement. “Each day that you turned on the news you were hearing about something terrible that had happened — police were being ambushed, police were being shot, police were being picketed against and it seemed unfair,” he said. “All we were hearing about were the problems, which is ok too, but we need to counterbalance it. I thought ‘What can I do?’” In July, Sharir and his wife Lisa started planning Feed the Force and began contacting restaurants and police stations. They created posters and started selling shirts as a way to fundraise for The 200 Club of Wake County, an organization that provides immediate financial aid for families of officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. “The 200 Club of Wake County is delighted and honored to be designated as the recipient of funds that are collected from Feed the Force t-shirt sales,” Barry Long, the president of the 200 Club of Wake County, said. “Yaniv and Lisa have committed a great deal of time and effort to make this a successful event and the law enforcement community is well-deserving of this.” Feed the Force hopes donate at least $3,000 to the organization.
NC Supreme Court hands victory to home builders Raleigh The N.C. Supreme Court ruled recently the town of Carthage in Moore County had overstepped its authority to charge developers impact fees for new construction. Supporters of the fees say they are needed for local governments to meet the infrastructure demands of population growth, while developers see them as a shakedown. The court said towns were allowed to charge all system users enough to allow for growth but couldn’t charge fees to homebuilders for system expansion. Plaintiffs in the case were two homebuilding companies who paid Carthage more than $123,000 in fees.
Snyder’s-Lance, ‘nabs’ maker, buys UK snack food company
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Feed the Force organizers and owners of O’Malley’s Pub & Restaurant in North Raleigh, Yaniv Sharir and his wife, Lisa, pose for a photograph in their restaurant on Sept. 1.
On the Feed the Force website, a growing list of restaurants and others participating can be found, including the Walnut Street Animal Hospital, which is providing free pet services. Melissa Smith, a technician at Walnut Street Animal Hospital, said she wanted to pay it forward and thank law enforcement. “We want to show everybody — our clients, new clients and the community — all those police officers are there to improve and support our community,” Smith said. Sharir said he wanted the event to be a way he and community members could show their appreciation for law enforcement. “I want to boost the morale of any police officers who are down about what’s going on,” Sharir said. “I want them to get a feeling of ‘Hey there are some people who don’t feel that way.’ And I’d like the community to know that we, as an organization, are definitely behind the police.”
Charlotte The Charlotte-based Snyder’s-Lance, maker of popular snack foods, including the mainstay peanut butter and cheese crackers, finalized a deal this week to buy the British popcorn maker Metcalfe’s skinny Limited. Metcalfe’s makes premium popcorn snacks and rice cakes. Last year, Snyder’s paid nearly $2 billion for Diamond Foods, out of San Francisco, which makes Kettle Brand chips, Pop Secret popcorn and Emerald Nuts.
205 tech jobs announced for Alamance County
A Feed the Force sign seen at O’Malley’s Pub & Restaurant in North Raleigh. The husband and wife team created the pro law enforcement event in only six weeks and brought together 100 North Carolina restaurants to offer free meals to police officers this Labor Day weekend.
Mebane, N.C. Prescient, a Coloradobased software design, engineering, manufacturing and installation company, announced plans to open a second facility in Alamance County. Prescient’s software allows them to assemble prefabricated multifamily structures like hotels and dormitories. The new facility will create 205 jobs, including designers, project managers and other skilled positions. The average compensation will be $46,000 annually. The deal for the facility was done in part with funds from the state’s Job Development Investment Grant.
Startup Factory to close after five years of helping small businesses
Golden LEAF awards NC State $45M grant for state-of-the-art agricultural complex $160.2M facility will bring school to forefront of plant science research By Cory Lavalette North State Journal RALEIGH — With a $45 million grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation, NC State has the funds it needs to move forward with plans for a $160.2 million Plant Sciences Research Complex on Centennial Campus in Raleigh. “This is a major commitment and what comes after this will be extremely great,” Golden LEAF Foundation president Dan Gerlach said of the grant, the largest single contribution ever made to NC State’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Along with the $85 million earmarked for the project through the voter-approved Connect NC Bond and another $9 million promised from more than 40 agricultural groups, construction on the 200,000 square-foot research facility should begin in the fall of 2016 and be completed by Au-
gust 2021. HH Architecture was selected Thursday to design the center. “This is a commitment to our farmers to be the world’s foremost plant science research and training center in a building specifically designed for interdisciplinary study,” Steve Lommel, associate dean of NC State’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, said. “We have assets at our disposal in North Carolina that no one else has … we will take advantage of that and create new markets.” Lommel said the facility will allow students to learn how engineering and analytics can help solve large-scale issues by forging a partnership with the state and its farmers. The new complex will also train students to be more involved in entrepreneurship and help create a new breed of interdisciplinary farmer, Lommel said. The nonprofit Golden LEAF
Durham The Startup Factory, which counts 35 small businesses it helped launch, will eventually close its own doors. Five years ago the business started with a model to accelerate early stage small companies with a series of classes. This year owners attempted to solicit capital for a phase two, but say they found that a changing investment market meant that they need to stop taking on new startups and spend the next few years managing their existing funds.
R.J. Reynolds secures patent for smokeless tobacco
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Terri Long displays her ongoing research in her Gardner Hall lab.
Foundation was founded in 1999, a year after cigarette manufacturers agreed to pay out $4.6 billion to North Carolina as part of a $206 billion agreement between the manufacturers and 46 states, five U.S. territories and the District of Columbia for their practices in marketing and promoting
tobacco products. The Golden LEAF Foundation was given $2.3 billion, half of North Carolina’s settlement to be paid out over 25 years, to help the state’s economy, particularly in rural communities where tobacco was a major crop and economic tentpole.
Winston-Salem R. J. Reynolds Tobacco has been granted a patent for a smokeless tobacco composition. The four coinventors are John-Paul Mua of Advance, Luis Rosete Monsalud Jr. of Kernersville, and Darrell Eugene Holton Jr. and James Neil Figlar of Clemmons. They filed for the patent in 2011. R.J. Reynolds was started in 1875 and is the second-largest tobacco company in the United States behind Altria — previously Philip Morris — in Virginia.
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Labor Day is historically the kickoff weekend of campaign season, but with the presidential election nine weeks away, the nominees have already made North Carolina a priority, having stumped here for months. With more than 20 visits across the Old North State for Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, their running mates and family members, the state’s voters and media have been filling auditoriums and visiting all sorts of small businesses. Here is a look at how many times and where the campaign wheels have touched down in N.C. to try and get your vote in 2016 and there are still more Asheville August 15 than two months to go until Nov. 8.
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west Hayesville High School student arrested after threatening school Clay County A Hayesville High School student was taken into custody the night of Aug. 28 after allegedly threatening his home and his school on the internet. Clay County police said they received a call Saturday night from a student claiming the suspect posted on Facebook saying he wanted to “burn his house down with everyone in it and then shoot up the school.” Clay County Sheriff Vic Davis said the suspect was trying to get help from two other students. One of the students alerted police, leading to the arrest. Cherokee Scout
Boone man charged with arson in deadly fire Watauga County A 30-year-old Boone man was charged with first-degree arson following an Aug. 12 fire at a Valle Crucis/Valle Landing strip mall that killed one woman and injured five others. Benjamin Williford was arrested Aug. 31 in Cherokee, N.C., and his car and room at
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort were searched by local and state authorities. Williford was brought back to Watauga County and is being held on a $500,000 secured bond and was given an Oct. 20 court date.
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was inside, but later realized Ramirez was missing. The memorial service for the girl will be at La Iglesias El Buen Pastor. TWC News
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Man killed in Waynesville car crash Haywood County A 64-year-old Clyde man died in a single-car accident just outside Waynesville when his car ran off the road, hit a construction barrel and then a guard rail, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said. Police said Gary Wayne Owen was traveling east on U.S. 19 at the time of the accident, and it was possible a “medical episode” triggered the accident. Speed was not considered a factor, troopers believe, but Owen was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. Asheville Citizen-Times
Guilford County Last month, the Greensboro City Council unanimously approved a new policy that provides six weeks of paid time off for employees when they become the parent of a child. The new policy went into effect Sept. 1. City leaders say that strong families benefit both the local community and the workplace. The policy applies to a new birth, adoption or foster care. Greensboro Daily Record
Toddler dies after being left in a van Durham County Police continue to investigate but have not filed charges after a 3-year-old died Monday night. A family member found Leslie Ramirez unconscious in a van and they tried to revive her, but police said she was pronounced dead at the scene. The family said they were running an errand, got food and came home at about 3 p.m. on Monday to their Durham home. The mother, Rocio Murillo, said she thought everyone
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Several middle schools consider alternative suspension system Alamance County Alamance-Burlington schools are considering moving toward reverse suspensions, which would have parents come to school and sit with their children for an entire day of classes rather than suspending the child from school. Graham Middle School has begun implementing the reverse suspension this school year. Broadview, Western and Turrentine middle schools are also considering the idea. The executive director of secondary school leadership, Joe Ferrell, said reverse suspension would be used on a case-by-case basis. The Times News
east Farm creates ECU-themed corn maze Pitt County Briley’s Farm in Pactolus showed their East Carolina University spirit by creating a corn maze that reads “Go Pirates,” complete with the pirate skull and bones. The farm prepared the maze in time for the opening of the ECU football season on Saturday. WITN
Mars Inc. to invest $20M in Eastern NC Plant Vance County Mars Inc., a global consumer brand known for products such as M&M’s, plans to invest more than $20 million into an Eastern North Carolina plant it inherited through purchasing Proctor & Gamble’s pet food business. Mars is the parent behind current pet food brands such as Pedigree and Whiskas. With this new purchase, Mars Inc. gains Iams, Eukanuba and Natura — all products manufactured at the Henderson plant. The actual details on the investment are still under wraps as negotiations between the company and Vance County continue. Triangle Business Journal
Cherry Hospital set to open at end of month Wayne County The new Cherry Hospital is set to begin accepting patients at the end of September. Four years past its original planned opening, the $138 million mental health hospital is poised and ready to serve the community. The new Cherry Hospital provides 316 beds, an increase of 117 from the old facility, and creates 373 jobs. Of those new jobs, more than 100 have already been filled. Goldsboro News Argus
RALEIGH — Rep. John Bell (R-Wayne) was elected as the N.C. House majority leader, finishing the term of recently resigned Rep. Mike Hager (R-Rutherford). Bell has represented the Goldsboro area for two terms, most recently serving as the Republican majority whip. He will hold the position until the Republican Caucus chooses new leadership in December to serve in the 2017-2018 session. Bell said he would like to remain majority leader, a role tasked with keeping the caucus focused on their legislative agenda. “We have to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard and make sure that we are creating good fiscal policy for the state and fulfill the directive of those who sent us to Raleigh,” said Bell. “It is my job to make sure our team stays unified. And that can be challenging when you deal with 75 folks with different personalities and strong opinions. That’s why they were were elected, to go fight for their districts.” Keeping the caucus on task with a clear agenda has its challenges, but for now Bell, along with the other members, face re-election in November. Republicans have a super majority in the House, holding 75 of the 120 seats. “I think we will maintain the majority,” said Bell. “We have some challenges in the metropolitan areas of our state based on the population growth. Because of the good fiscal policies we’ve put into place, N.C. has now become the ninth largest economy in the country. If you put
John Bell it on the scale globally, it’s the 23rd largest economy in the world. That’s staggering.” Between campaign stops, the leadership team is also working on education and economic policy. “We want to continue our work on education and making sure that the dollars for education get into the classrooms,” said Bell. “We’ve done a good job on that with increasing teacher pay, but there is still more that can be done. The next phase is to look at economic development, and how we can use good, sound tax policy and regulatory reform to spur economic development, especially around our military bases.” Rep. Dean Arp of Monroe was elected to take over as majority whip, and Rep. Pat McElraft of Emerald Isle will serve as deputy whip.
NC DOT to suspend construction to clear roads for holiday weekend By Donna King North State Journal RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Transportation will cease road construction on major highways to ease traffic and fuel consumption over the Labor Day holiday weekend. The construction was halted starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, and will not resume until midnight Sept. 5. The statewide average prices of gas was $2.11 as of Aug. 31, 27 cents lower than this time last year and the lowest Labor Day price since 2005. According to a nationwide survey by the American Automobile Association, 55 percent of Americans said they are more likely to take a road trip this year than in recent past years because of lower gas prices. “As we near the end of the
Summer, Carolinians are still enjoying some of the lowest gas prices in the nation and the lowest gas prices for Labor Day weekend in over a decade,” said Dave Parsons, AAA Carolinas president and CEO. “These low gas prices will spur many Carolinians to drive to their Labor Day destinations.” In addition, the Governor’s Highway Safety Program’s Labor Day Booze It & Lose It campaign will continue through the holiday weekend to help prevent drunk driving. Over Labor Day weekend last year, North Carolina saw over 1,500 crashes, 968 injuries, and 10 fatalities. But through last year’s Booze It & Lose It campaign, state and local law enforcement arrested 3,523 impaired drivers at more than 13,500 sobriety checkpoints across the state.
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The problem with overblown education rhetoric The lesson here is the danger of extreme rhetoric in political campaigns.
Democrats hoping to paint Gov. Pat McCrory and Republican legislators as anti-education had a tough August, and September isn’t shaping up too well either. After McCrory hit the airwaves with a campaign advertisement touting the fact that N.C. teachers received the largest pay raise in the nation during his term, his opponent Roy Cooper responded with an ad that profiles a Durham teacher who says she is leaving the state for greener paychecks in Virginia. McCrory’s campaign wasted no time fighting back, pointing out that, according to her number of years of service, the teacher in question received somewhere between a 20.9 percent to 23.4 percent raise since 2013. And Charlotte radio station WFAE calculated that she now makes just $190 more in salary than she did in Durham. (It would just be piling on to mention that since Virginia begins taxing income $7,000 before North Carolina does, she’ll likely take home less in the end.) The ad had other problems too, claiming that the state’s rank for teacher pay had “fallen” to 41st. In reality, it has risen to 41st from 47th, and those rankings do not take into account the differences in cost of living between states. Results, however, matter more than inputs. And on Sept. 1, conservative education reformers got more good news. The state released data that show improving standardized test scores and graduation rates across North Carolina. “This is good news for our state, and especially good news for students who will have more opportunities available to them because they have completed high school,” said state Superintendent of Public Instruction June Atkinson. Atkinson is a Democrat, but she’s also on the ballot in November, so don’t expect her to toe the line on education results. Indeed, Atkinson said the state was headed in the “right direction,” directly contradicting a key Democratic talking point — that McCrory is taking the state “backward.” The lesson here is the danger of extreme rhetoric in political campaigns. North Carolina Democrats moved from conventional opposition to Republican educational policies to claiming that Republicans actually wanted to destroy public education in the state. The harbinger of this line of attack came in an August 2015 Washington Post op-ed by James Hogan, a writer and fundraiser at Davidson College. “I am no fan of hyperbole, but I mean it when I say this: North Carolina is waging war against public education,” Hogan began. There were plenty of factual errors and sloppy arguments in Hogan’s piece, but its main weakness was the thesis itself — that Republicans, for goodness-knows-what reason, actually are pursuing “a cohesive and coordinated attack against public schools.” Taking Hogan at his word, as he apparently wanted us to do, makes it quite easy to refute his argument. Almost any available evidence to the contrary will suffice, since he, and the politicians who have followed his lead, have made their hypothesis so beyond the pale. With education results improving and teacher pay rising, only two conclusions are possible from the Democratic premise. The first is that while Republicans genuinely want to destroy public schools, they are just really, really bad at it. The second is that Republicans truly care about education, they just have different ideas than do Democrats for how to accomplish the same object. Voters in November will need to choose which one of those conclusions seems more likely.
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EDITORIALS | Ray Nothstine
Labor and the entrepreneurial spirit Eighty percent of hog farms in the state are family owned and they feed 20 million Americans each year.
Labor Day conjures up powerful images of hard manual toil that has made America the greatest nation on earth. The very word “manufacturing” means “to make” or “to do.” While North Carolina’s labor force has changed in a myriad of ways over recent decades, many of the principles of work and markets remain unchanged. One commercial that aired frequently last year was from the North Carolina Pork Council; it featured Megan Spence, a proud hog farmer from Goldsboro. “I feel most accomplished when we have a sick pig that we can bring back to health by treating them and giving them extra care,” says Spence. “I love to see those pigs completely healthy again. It also feels good to know we have a (small) hand in feeding the world.” Eighty percent of hog farms in the state are family owned and they feed 20 million Americans each year. Most people in our state love barbecue, and it’s a testament to freedom and markets that such a great product is provided for us. The vast majority of us don’t have the time or inclination to go through the numerous steps it takes to grow and butcher the pig. Spence showed too how a pig farmer — really any worker or entrepreneur — reflects the Creator by bringing things back into order with their intended purpose. A skillful plumber or
mechanic does likewise. The market economy needs a host of actors and participants to bring forth a society closer to what it was intended to be. “Besides the earth, man’s principal resource is man himself,” declared Pope John Paul II. “His intelligence enables him to discover the earth’s productive potential and the many different ways in which human needs can be satisfied.” The pontiff’s words are a powerful affirmation of the benefits and importance of labor in society and for human freedom. Of course, burdensome taxes and regulations take away from one’s ability to properly reflect one’s intended vocation or purpose. Stifling somebody in their quest to start a business or hire additional workers diminishes not only their freedom but also the freedom of others. The detrimental impact for consumers manifests in higher prices, reduced choice, and greater social costs due to higher unemployment. New leadership in North Carolina is helping to mitigate some of the consequences of the regulatory state, but more should be done. Sometimes citizens forget that the very purpose of government is to protect private property and foster the kind of conditions that promote economic growth. “Promote the general welfare,” of course, does not mean creating a nanny state, but is meant to foster a society that
promotes human flourishing. For many, North Carolina is the place to be when it comes to work and employment. If some of us don’t know somebody personally moving to North Carolina for a job, we’ve certainly heard the stories from family and friends. Once a manufacturing powerhouse thanks to textiles and furniture, the economy has dramatically shifted to be a leader in the global marketplace. Fortunately, manufacturing is making a comeback in parts of the state too. For Labor Day, it’s important to remember the contributions freedom and the greatest labor force in the world has had across the globe. American workers played an instrumental role in destroying fascism and Japanese imperialism. But work also powerfully affirms individual purpose and helps to give life meaning, while reflecting God’s design for society and us. When that is diminished by regulations, taxes, and bloated governments, labor instead begins to reflect a materialistic worldview. Instead, work and labor is intended to merely support consumerism and the growth of government. Such a low view of labor not only paralyzes human progress but also diminishes the spiritual significance of work.
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Guest Opinion | FRANK HYMAN
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Opponents of House Bill 2 walk to the North Carolina General Assembly Building on April 25.
Mercenaries needed for class war
O The N.C. GOP has been drawing votes by playing on the fears and prejudices of stressed voters.
n Christmas Day 240 years ago, Washington and his army crossed the Delaware; in sturdy craft called “Durham boats,” no less. They surprised the Hessian mercenaries in Trenton and won a battle that changed the direction of the Revolutionary War. Hopefully on Nov. 8 Tarheels will defeat a different set of mercenaries and change the direction of a modern war: the class war. Don’t believe there’s a class war? In the 35 years before Reaganomics, profits, productivity and wages all roughly doubled in value. But for the 35 years since 1980, wages for most working families have been stagnant. Yet profits and productivity still roughly doubled. I’m not a socialist, but that sounds like class war to me. Don’t like that term? I can suggest another one: “tyranny of the minority.” The top 1 percent — and even the top 10 percent — has been doing quite well lately. They’ve amassed the vast majority of growth in income and wealth since 1980 and this despite the Republican Recession. (Both the Great Recession and the Great Depression were preceded respectively by six and 12 years of solid Republican governance. Coincidence? Or indictment?) But to fight a class war or to enforce a tyrannyof-the-minority, you need mercenaries. Boots on the ground. The mercenaries I speak of are elected Republican legislators. Hard data indicates their primary responsibility is to the folks who write the big checks for their campaigns while paying lip service to the prejudicial interests of their voter base. In North Carolina the Republican majority General Assembly marches in lock-step to support policies favored by the wealthy, but opposed by a large majority of Tarheels. Just a few examples: 68 percent of voters opposed plans to cut corporate and personal income taxes and raise sales taxes.
55 percent opposed cutting unemployment benefits. 61 percent of voters opposed ending the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit (64,000 veteran and military families depended on that credit). That’s not all. Here are a few more examples of Republican mercenaries supporting a tyranny-of-theminority: 59 percent of voters oppose the reduction in early voting days. 59 percent of voters want the districts drawn in a nonpartisan fashion (even 54 percent of Republicans support nonpartisan districts). These minority policies help keep Republican mercenaries in power. They then cut programs that helped working families and small businesses and pass on the savings to the wealthy by way of tax cuts. But you may be wondering how they can undermine average Tarheels and yet get re-elected. The N.C. GOP has been drawing votes by playing on the fears and prejudices of stressed voters. They promise — sometimes openly, sometimes quietly — to fight blacks, gays, transgender people and abortion doctors. All while knowing that the courts will overturn their bills. In addition, race-based redistricting (aka Jim Crow 2.0) puts a rich man’s fat thumb on the electoral scales. Just one example: in 2012, 50.6 percent of voters backed Democratic candidates yet digital district designs delivered a 9-4 majority of U.S. House seats to the GOP. Hopefully revolutionary Tarheel voters will throw these 21st century mercenaries out of office. That would be a Christmas worth waking up for. Frank Hyman is a carpenter who has held two local elected offices in Durham and is the policy analyst for Southern Working Class Consulting.
Columnist | AISHA DEW
Feminism and intersectionality have identified as feminist, womanist and simply pro-women. After all, I was raised by strong Iwomen who insisted that I was smart, talented and
If the sisterhood cannot process that I could be Sandra Bland, that my child could be Trayvon, that my brother or husband could be Eric Garner, then there will be disconnect in the unified movement.
beautiful throughout my childhood. Then I attended Salem, a women’s college. I quickly learned about the contributions of women throughout history and our potential to lead. I also learned about feminism and womanism. My understating at the time was that African-American women started a movement that encompassed the civil rights movement, as both movements were placed at the same time. They didn’t want to abandon their fathers, husbands, brothers, and sons. It seemed like a good idea from a historical perspective, but did not seem to affect me as much. But as new information and movements have come about, I have renewed my interest in the intersection of movements. August 23 marks equal pay day for AfricanAmerican women, who make 77 cents to the dollar in comparison to men and must work until almost September to equal what a man made in the previous year. The date for Caucasian women was April 14, and it has not arrived yet for Native Americans (September 13) and Latinas (November 1). Although we have not reached equality for women, women of color often lag even further behind. Equal pay is not the only aspect that affects women of color differently; it’s also in the nuance of social justice. For instance, in conversations with friends about the reality of intersection, the topic is met with varied responses. Many of my white female friends just don’t get it. They say that dealing with issues of African-Americans was just too much to bear. They were not able to process it because of their own issues. That is disappointing, because the way forward should really be together. Therein lies the problem. It’s personal and structural.
I had more than one Caucasian female friend say to me after some of the latest police shootings that they just never quite believed African-Americans before, but with video it was undeniable. It was not that they devalued the person’s story, but that didn’t want to believe it was that bad. I don’t want to believe that it’s that bad either. However, it does not change the reality. I know people who have family members who have been killed. So, as much as I would like to suspend my belief, it is futile and pointless. Even though there was no harm meant, the greater issue in all of this is that my experiences and those of other women and people of color have been disregarded as misinterpreted and lacking proper judgment. It’s unfathomable that an entire group of people would simply be unable to grasp reality. Therefore, there is a lack of compassion. If you think that people are simply overreacting, have a chip on their shoulder, and lack common sense, then they don’t deserve comfort. It’s inhumane. If the sisterhood cannot process that I could be Sandra Bland, that my child could be Trayvon, that my brother or husband could be Eric Garner, then there will be disconnect in the unified movement. I am, however, spoiled. I went to a mostly white liberal arts women’s college where all of the AfricanAmerican women in my class could sit at the same table. However, when I told my story and my truth, I was treated with respect and compassion. I also heard others’ truths and allowed them to affect me, which means it’s possible. There’s an opportunity for growth now that more women see the additional issues found in the intersection. The conversation and understanding must continue to grow. Aisha Dew is a political strategist, former chair of the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party and former state director for Bernie Sanders.
oyalty oaths have been tried in the past, but eventually were struck down by the courts as either too vague, or an unconstitutional violation of free speech. These applied, as far as I can tell from reading their history, only to American citizens. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has suggested something different. He wants to screen people coming into America to see if they share American values. Trump says he would exclude not only people who sympathize with terrorists and believe in Sharia law, but those “who do not believe in our Constitution, or who support bigotry and hatred.” Think of it this way, would the NAACP admit a member of the KKK? Who would deny them their right to turn racists away? From the reaction of the media and Democrats (but I repeat myself), one might think Trump’s name is a synonym for “bigot” and that he is attempting to create a master race in America. Not so fast. As World Magazine editor Marvin Olasky points out in the publication’s Sept. 3 issue, “Millions of Americans are here because their ancestors signed ‘declarations of intention’ similar to what Trump is suggesting.” Olasky found the declaration of intention Albert Einstein signed in 1936. He became a U.S. citizen four years later. Here is what it said: “I will, before being
Think of it this way, would the NAACP admit a member of the KKK? Who would deny them their right to turn racists away?
admitted to citizenship, renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty. ... I am not an anarchist; I am not a polygamist nor a believer in the practice of polygamy.” Olasky writes that his immigrant grandfather signed a similar declaration in 1914. A century ago, he says, “anarchist” was the equivalent of today’s terrorist. Some anarchists planted bombs, one assassinated President William McKinley. Olasky continues: “Since Sharia law allows and even proposes polygamy as an act of justice, U.S. law excluded Muslims who embraced it. There were to be no divided loyalties.” In order for Utah to enter the Union, the state had to renounce polygamy, a doctrine believed and practiced at that time by some Mormons. President Obama is admitting people into America who believe in Sharia law, and the polygamy it allows. “No divided loyalties” was the key phrase in Olasky’s last sentence. How long ago and far away that seems today when our loyalties are more divided than at any time since the Civil War. Diversity has replaced unity and hyphenated identifiers now divide races and ethnic groups. “Out of many, one” is fading as our national motto. Out of one, many, is rapidly becoming our new one. Much of mainstream media fuel the division because conflict sells. They promote our flaws instead of the phrase from “America the Beautiful,” one of our great patriotic hymns, “God mend thine every flaw.” Instead, too many seem intent on exposing, even promoting, new flaws and dividing us further. Who will love America if we don’t? Who will sacrifice their lives for freedom if not us? We had better realize America is something special, or risk losing it. Another verse from “America the Beautiful” is worth recalling as the presidential election approaches: “O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife. Who more than self their country loved And mercy more than life.” Who among our leaders demonstrate their love of America more than their love of self? Go to YouTube and listen to the late Ray Charles’ version of this hymn to America. If it doesn’t make you tear up, perhaps you’d better check your patriotic meter. There is nothing wrong and much right about what Trump proposes for people who want to become citizens of this country. He is no more a bigot than those who wrote the oath taken by Albert Einstein and many others. Cal Thomas is a nationally syndicated columnist.
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NATION& WORLD US, others agreed to ‘secret’ exemptions for Iran after nuclear deal
NEWS IN IMAGES
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Safari keeper Guy Pear gets a kiss from a 5-day-old reticulated giraffe, at an enclosure at the Safari Zoo in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Aug. 30.
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Honour guards march during a welcoming ceremony attended by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (not pictured) Aug. 31 at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
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A reveller lies in tomato pulp during the annual Tomatina festival in Bunol near Valencia, Spain, on Aug. 31.
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ton High School students in Raleigh about careers in environmental science. The group was also spreading the word about the 4.7 percent teacher pay raise in the last state budget that brings average teacher pay to more than $50,000 for the first time in state history. However, the North Carolina Association of Educators, along with leading Democratic legislators, held a press conference Wednesday to refute the pay raise figures. President of the NCAE Mark Jewell called the Republican teacher pay claim into question. Jewell said the claim was not accurate, because it didn’t account for teacher turnover from year to year, saying that remaining teachers have more students and out-of-pocket expenses, despite recent pay increases. “Have appropriations for public schools increased?,” asked Jewell rhetorically. “Yes, but what [the governor] is not telling you is that there have been tens of thousands of more students. We have 4,900 fewer teachers with 35,000 more students.” Jewell criticized Republicans for not doing more while adding to the state’s Rainy Day Fund. Teacher pay is supplemented by local authorities in more than 90 of North Carolina’s 100 counties, wherein large tax base counties such as Wake may offer higher teacher pay supplements than more rural counties, such as Pasquotank, with less means to do so. Catherine L. Truitt, a former teacher and current senior education adviser to McCrory, said accounting for local supplements is the only way to measure average teacher pay and a method that has always been employed by the National Education Association. “I wish that all counties provided a supplement. I think we have about eight that don’t, but again that is a decision made at the local level,” said Truitt. “The Fiscal Research Division [of the N.C. General Assembly], which is a bipartisan
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States and its negotiating partners agreed “in secret” to allow Iran to evade some restrictions in last year’s landmark nuclear agreement in order to meet the deadline for it to start getting relief from economic sanctions, according to a report reviewed by Reuters. The report was published Thursday by the Washington-based Institute for Science and International Security, said the think tank’s president David Albright, a former U.N. weapons inspector and co-author of the report. It is based on information provided by several officials of governments involved in the negotiations, who Albright declined to identify. Reuters could not independently verify the report’s assertions. “The exemptions or loopholes are happening in secret, and it appears that they favor Iran,” Albright said. Among the exemptions were two that allowed Iran to exceed the deal’s limits on how much low-enriched uranium (LEU) it can keep in its nuclear facilities, the report said. LEU can be purified into highly enriched, weapons-grade uranium. The exemptions, the report said, were approved by the joint commission the deal created to oversee implementation of the accord. The commission is comprised of the United States and its negotiating partners — called the P5+1 — and Iran. One senior “knowledgeable” official was cited by the report as saying that if the joint commission had not acted to create these exemptions, some of Iran’s nuclear facilities would not have been in compliance with the deal by Jan. 16, the deadline for the beginning of the lifting of sanctions. The U.S. administration has said that the world powers that negotiated the accord — the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany — made no secret arrangements. A White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the joint commission and its role were “not secret.” He did not address the report’s assertions of exemptions. Diplomats at the United Nations for the other P5+1 countries did not respond
group, has vetted our numbers and agreed we will be over $50,000 average teacher pay for the first time in state history.” When asked at Wednesday’s NCAE press conference what the average teacher pay in North Carolina was, if it was not the $50,000 per year level claimed by Gov. McCrory and other Republicans, Jewell did not provide a number. Sen. Erica Smith-Ingram (D-District 3) claimed the data does not back up the Republican assertion on the teacher pay milestone, citing 2007-2008 education spending levels as $9 billion while 2015-2016 spending was at $8 billion. “According to Department of Public Instruction, our public schools share of general funding has decreased by 13.7 percent since 1970,” said Smith-Ingram. “The cuts don’t end there. Education supply funding has been cut in half, 50 percent, since 2008.” McCrory took office in January 2013. Truitt thinks the spending priorities of former legislatures under Democrat control, as well as reactions to the 2008 recession, are largely responsible for why the state is not further ahead in its teacher pay goals. “The reason why cuts were made in the recession is because Democrats did not have any money in the Rainy Day Fund,” said Truitt. “So they slashed textbook funding from $111 million to $3 million; they froze teacher pay; and we fell in the rankings from 20th to 46th under three Democratic governors, and so we have been digging out of a hole since the governor took office and we have tripled textbook funding allotment.” As far as NCAE’s assertion that the current Rainy Day Fund should have been used to supplement teacher pay, Truitt said that is exactly the thinking that got state finances in trouble in the first place. Truitt, though, thinks the Republicans’ position is stronger, saying, “From where I’m sitting, we are the ones with the data and models to back up our claims and they are not.”
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, left, applauds Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during a joint news conference after a plenary session July 14 at the United Nations building in Vienna, Austria. LEONHARD FOEGER | REUTERS
to Reuters’ requests for comment on the report. The report’s assertions are likely to anger critics of the nuclear deal. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has vowed to renegotiate the agreement if he’s elected, while Democrat Hillary Clinton supports the accord. Albright said the exceptions risked setting precedents that Iran could use to seek additional waivers. Albright served as an inspector with the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency team that investigated former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s nuclear weapons program. Exemptions on Uranium The administration of President Barack Obama informed Congress of the exemptions Jan. 16, said the report. Albright said the exemptions, which have not been made public, were detailed in confidential documents sent to Capitol Hill that day — after the exemptions had already been granted. The White House official said the administration had briefed Congress “frequently and comprehensively” on the joint commission’s work. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a leading critic of the Iran deal and a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told Reuters in an email: “I was not aware nor did I receive any briefing [on the exemptions].” As part of the concessions that allowed Iran to exceed uranium limits, the joint commission agreed to exempt unknown
LABOR DAY from page A1 Some municipalities in the Northeast began recognizing a working man’s holiday in the 1880s, with New York City’s influential Central Labor Union marking Sept. 5, 1882, as the Big Apple’s first official Labor Day. Followed up the next year on the same date, the holiday spread with the growth of labor unions to industrial centers around the country, with Oregon passing the first statewide law designating Labor Day in 1887. It was that same year the North Carolina Department of Labor was founded. It was also the year Farmers’ Alliance and Cooperative Union moved in to the Old North State, led by former commissioner of agriculture and publisher of the Progressive Farmer, Leonidas Polk, to fight what it deemed unfair merchant credit practices and to advocate for farm workers. As is the case today, agriculture was a defining industry in North Carolina, but it was not alone. Burgeoning furniture and textile production would begin changing the economy in North Carolina during this period, employing workers that identified with the growing labor movement’s message. In May 1894, a strike by workers of Chicago’s rail car maker Pullman Company in response to lowered wages resulted in a nationwide boycott of Pullman rail cars by the American Railway Union, ultimately shutting down rail traffic across half the country. President Grover Cleveland sent in the Army to clear railway obstructionists and violence ensued. The next month, U.S. Congress passed legislation designating the first Monday of September each year as Labor Day. Credit for proposing the first ever Labor Day is divided between secretary of New York’s Central Labor Union and ma-
quantities of 3.5 percent LEU contained in liquid, solid and sludge wastes stored at Iranian nuclear facilities, according to the report. The agreement restricts Iran to stockpiling only 300 kg of 3.5 percent LEU. The commission approved a second exemption for an unknown quantity of near 20 percent LEU in “lab contaminant” that was determined to be unrecoverable, the report said. The nuclear agreement requires Iran to fabricate all such LEU into research reactor fuel. If the total amount of excess LEU Iran possesses is unknown, it is impossible to know how much weapons-grade uranium it could yield, experts said. The draft report said the joint commission also agreed to allow Iran to keep operating 19 radiation containment chambers larger than the accord set. The chambers are used for handling radioactive material but can be “misused for secret, mostly small-scale plutonium separation efforts,” said the report. The deal allowed Iran to meet a 130ton limit on heavy water produced at its Arak facility by selling its excess stock on the open market. But with no buyer available, the joint commission helped Tehran meet the sanctions relief deadline by allowing it to send 50 tons of the material — which can be used in nuclear weapons production — to Oman, where it was stored under Iranian control, the report said. The shipment to Oman of the heavy water that can be used in nuclear weapons production has already been reported.
chinist, Matthew Maguire, and Peter McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor. Regardless of who suggested it first, the men had more in common than just their phonetically similar names. Both men were members of the Socialist Labor Party Club of New York, representing a political ideology that courses through the spread of the worldwide labor movement. In the years before being designated a legal holiday, the labor movement had already affected changes across the country in the length of legal work days, to “free the labour of this country from capitalistic slavery,” as described by the General Congress of Labour at Baltimore in 1866. The U.S. Congress passed an eight-hour workday law in 1868, though it was rarely enforced. The movement was praised by German philosopher Karl Marx and later by Russian communist revolutionary Vladimir Lenin, as it represented progress toward collectivist ideologies’ goals. Understandably, the movement created friction with the laissez-faire capitalism that was a cornerstone of the United States’ founding, as its ultimate goal was creating a socialist commonwealth. It gained momentum nonetheless. By the turn of the century, with hundreds of textile and tobacco mills and confronted with the labor movement’s growing agitation, North Carolina manufacturers voluntarily began implementing labor reforms. According to the North Carolina Museum of History, textile leaders met in Charlotte in 1901, striking agreements between 100 manufacturers in the state to maintain 66-hour work weeks, and to not employ
children under 12 years old during the school year. The position of N.C. Commissioner of Labor was also changed to an independently elected office during this time, instead of an appointment by the governor. In the decades to follow, labor reforms became national law. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 sought to support minimum wages and maximum hours standards, substantially benefiting North Carolina workers with higher wages. However, over the next decades North Carolina pushed back on the labor movement in other areas, especially on the issue of unions. In 1947 the General Assembly passed the right-to-work law, prohibiting closed shop practices that made union membership a condition of employment, as well as prohibiting the mandatory collection of union dues from workers in the state. North Carolina remains a right-to-work state, even while implementing national labor standards in areas of health, safety, wage and hour, and child labor. While often taken for granted now, the legal changes brought about by the labor movement have become a staple in modern American life. Weekends, lunch breaks, the eight-hour workday, and health and safety standards, to name a few, are all products of the movement which is honored on Labor Day. With its significant manufacturing history, North Carolina has been affected by these changes more than many other states, while at the same time avoiding some of the more sinister collectivist elements of the movement that overtook nations through out the 20th century — upholding the Old North State’s reputation as a bastion of freedom.
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NC STATE FOOTBALL
the Sunday Sideline report 1. College football’s opening weekend continues with Notre Dame at Texas on Sunday night and Florida StateOle Miss (in Orlando) on Monday night. 2. The Carolina Panthers concluded the preseason with an 18-6 win against Pittsburgh behind a big night for Graham Gano. 3. Carolina Hurricanes announce extension for general manager Ron Francise (details on B8). 4. East Carolina announces it is no longer under consideration for Big 12 expansion. 5. Pablo Carreno Busta wins first career tournament with two-set victory at Winston-Salem Open.
@CoachJim4UM: I apologize for misspeaking my true sentiments. To clarify, I support Colin’s motivation. It’s his method of action that I take exception to @JonMorosi: Tim Tebow ran the 60-yard dash in 6.65 seconds. By @MLB scouting standards, he’s an aboveaverage runner.
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NC State quarterback Ryan Finley escapes a tackle during Thursday night’s win against William & Mary.
SPORTS PANTHERS
By R. Cory Smith North State Journal ALEIGH — One question was answered before the first drive for NC State on Thursday night — Ryan Finley took R the first snap under center. He was the Wolfpack’s starting
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Tebow works out for MLB teams Former NFL quarterback and ESPN college football analyst Tim Tebow worked out for a slew of Major Leage Baseball teams in a highly-publicized and heavily-attended baseball exhibition. Tebow drew mixed reviews, with one scout telling ESPN.com Tebow had an “impressive” batting practice, but didn’t carry it over into the simulated game.
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Cam Newton weighs in on Kaepernick controversy The Carolina Panthers quarterback was one of several NFL players to offer an opinion on Colin Kaepernick’s decision not to stand for the national anthem. Newton told ESPN: “Who am I to say that it’s wrong? Who am I to say that it’s right?”
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Louisville QB runs wild in 49ers 2016 debut Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson set a school record with eight touchdowns (six passing, two rushing) in a 70-14 win against Charlotte. “He can make you look bad in a hurry,” 49ers coach Brad Lambert said after the game. New starting quarterback Kevin Olsen did get in a touchdown pass in the second half and the good news for Charlotte is that the schedule only gets easier after visiting the No. 19 Cardinals. For more takeaways on the game and all of the weekend’s college football action check out NSJOnline.com.
Finley clearly the QB answer for NC State
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Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano (9) kicks one of his six field goals against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Projecting Panthers final key roster spots By Shawn Krest North State Journal Panthers kicker Graham Gano got plenty of work in the final game of the preseason, Thursday night in Charlotte. Gano made six of seven field goal attempts, accounting for all of the Panthers points in an 18-6 win over Pittsburgh. As is customary in the fourth preseason game, Carolina and Pittsburgh each gave 25 players the night off, including just about every starter on both sides of the ball. Not only did Panthers quarterback Cam Newton not dress for the game, but his backup, Derek Anderson also had the night off. Third-string quarterback Joe Webb played the entire game, completing 17 of 29 passes for 200 yards. With the starters off for the evening, the drama of the game surrounded the battle for the final few spots on the Carolina roster. Here’s what you need to know:
Coming out party: First-round draft pick Vernon Butler had his best game of the preseason. Playing against second teamers, the defensive tackle was able to apply pressure in the backfield and make plays, showing some of the athleticism that made the Louisiana Tech product worthy of the No. 30 pick. Butler used a spin move to beat a double team and make a tackle for a loss, flashed some foot speed as he ran down a running back to make a tackle from behind for no gain and ran 10 yards to go from pressuring the quarterback to making the tackle on a screen pass. How did the new guys do? In addition to making the first cuts, the Panthers added two players to the roster since the last game. Carolina traded for former Browns punter Andy Lee and signed former Giants safety Stevie Brown. Lee punted three times. He averaged just 33 yards, but placed two of his punts inside the 10 and instilled a confidence See panthers, page B3
quarterback. Another question was definitively answered over the next four quarters, too. Finley is the guy going forward after staying on the field during nearly every drive. The lone drive for Jalan McClendon in the first half? An overthrown pass on a broken play as he was falling out of bounds that was intercepted. Not exactly how you make an “He’s got impression on your new offensive coordi- command and nator. McClendon didn’t return until the first series of the fourth quarter after the he’s not nervous abysmal drive. at all. I thought So what set Finley apart in Dave Doerhe looked really en’s eyes? His authority in the huddle. “He’s got command and he’s not nerv- comfortable.” ous at all,” Doeren said of Finley’s performance. “I thought he looked really com- Dave Doeren fortable. He got guys where they needed to be. ... I thought he played pretty smart.” Finley didn’t do anything fantastic, but it was never a necessity. He completed his first nine passes for 91 yards while Matt Dayes scampered in for two first half touchdowns. Dayes finished the night with 156 total yards — 138 on the ground — to go along with his two rushing touchdowns. After glowing about Dayes all offseason, Doeren spoke highly of his lead back again on Thursday. But after missing the final five games last season, he cautioned that we haven’t seen the best from Dayes yet. “I thought Matt Dayes looked really good,” Doeren said. See ncsu, page B6
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Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson said the Demon Deacons’ offense wasn’t “as productive as we need to be” and was surprised to see the group total just 175 yards of offense against Tulane in a gritty 7-3 win in Wiston-Salem. The North State Journal’s Brett Friedlander was on hand for the start of Clawson’s third year and details what’s next for the Deacs on B6.
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Teddy Bridgewater: The Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback suffered a dislocated knee and a torn ACL during a non-contact drill on Tuesday. Rodney Harrison: In his criticism of Colin Kaepernick, the former Pro Bowler and current NBC analyst said Kaepernick was “not black.” He later apologized. Steve Spurrier: Former Florida coach will return to Gainesville (on a field named after him) and serve as the honorary “Mr. Two Bits” for a game this fall, helping to lead cheers before the game. Travis Rudolph: Florida State wide receiver made fans “for life” when he sat with a middle schooler eating alone during a team visit to to a Tallahassee school. A photo of Rudolph and the child, who is on the autism spectrum, went viral after it was shared by his mother. Calvin Johnson: Former Detroit Lions star, who retired in the offseason, is joining “Dancing With the Stars” for the upcoming season of the dancing contest. Robbie Keane: In the final international cap of his 18-year career with Ireland , Keane scored his 68th goal in a 2-0 win against Oman. Eric Reid: The 49ers defensive back joined teammate Colin Kaepernick in kneeling for the national anthem on Thursday night.
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15 Percent of starts that Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer has taken a no-hitter into the sixth inning since signing with Washington. It’s mind-boggling to think about how many times he has flirted with perfection.
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Louisville wide receiver Traveon Samuel sat next to quarterback Lamar Jackson and the resulting camera shot (via ACC Network) provided plenty of Samuel L. Jackson references on social media during college football’s opening night.
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By Tyler Everett For the North State Journal HARLOTTE — Despite his hectic schedule — including C his involvement in a number of Charlotte-based businesses and taking care of his six children — former Panthers wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad still keeps a close eye on his old team. Though he didn’t make it to training camp this year, Muhammed said he does plan to attend a couple of the team’s practices next week. In a lengthy interview with the North State Journal, “Moose” addressed how Carolina can avoid the well-documented “Super Bowl hangover” phenomenon, how this year’s wide receivers compare to the ones on the ’03 team that went to the Super Bowl and whether he thinks Steve Smith Smith will retire a Panther, among other topics. NSJ: What will it take for this year to be considered a successful season? Muhammad: I think that the only successful season for these guys is winning the Super Bowl. It’s got to be Super Bowl or bust. There’s no other way to look at this thing. They’ve won the division the last three years. They won the NFC this past season. So it really is Super Bowl or bust. I think the teams that put that pressure on themselves, like the Denver Broncos did last year, they showed up and they wind up getting to the championship game. How can the Panthers avoid the struggles that so many teams have the year after losing the Super Bowl? The Super Bowl hangover can be attributed to quite a few different things. I would say in our case, you look at what happened in 2004, we had some significant injuries. We lost Steve Smith in the very first game of the year. That pretty much sent us reeling. Free agency crept in and we lost some good players. We had a number of symptoms, man, things that occurred that we had to adjust to. In a lot of cases, I would say that there’s probably some complacency. It could be that now you’ve got a target on your back, and you’re just not ready. You go from being the hunter to the hunted, and that’s a completely different position to be in when you’re starting the season. Hopefully with the Panthers, they avoid that. I think this team is still the hunter. I think they’re still the hunter because they haven’t quite accomplished what they wanted to accomplish. ... I think overall, you look at the motivation, you look at the character at some of the guys that they have down there. For these guys, getting there is not enough. Wide receiver Devin
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The question for me was, “Does Devin want it?” … It doesn’t surprise me that coming out of the starting blocks, he’s competing at a very high level. It doesn’t surprise me one bit, at all. I’m looking forward to him having a big season. He made big catches last year, they just came few and far between. Can he do it on a consistent basis?
Funchess drew a lot of praise throughout training camp. What are your impressions of him? I always thought highly of Funchess. Last year, when I looked at Funchess, I saw a guy that may have been a little discouraged by the amount of activity he got during the course of the games and the season. And maybe that sort of contributed to his sort of lack of enthusiasm, I would say, to compete. But he was a guy that, when I looked at him, had all the skillsets, all the tools to be very successful in this league. He’s got the big body. He’s not a blazer on the field, he’s not going to run away from you, but he knows how to use his assets to create opportunities for himself. He knows how to use his body and box people out and go up and make the big catch. He runs solid routes. He’s a hands catcher, not a body catcher. All those things equal success in my eyes.
Do you think this could be one of the best groups of wide receivers the Panthers have had? Absolutely. I think [wide receiver coach] Ricky Proehl’s done a phenomenal job of putting this squad together. But you’re talking about this group versus me, Ricky Proehl and Steve Smith. You look at longevity. There’s consistency and longevity versus talent. We were a talented group that had longevity and sustainability. These guys are just talented; they don’t have the other piece yet. Do they have the potential to out-perform us? Absolutely. They have the speed. They don’t have a dynamic player like Smitty was, but they have the size. They have guys like me. I don’t know if they have the blocking skills that I had, going down in the box. Can they play multiple positions, all those different things? I don’t know that piece of it, but as far as myself and Ricky Proehl, yeah, they have that. Smitty, it might be a little bit difficult to replicate
panthers from page B1 in that position that has been missing all preseason. Brown, signed the day before the game, played on defense in the second half, making one assisted tackle. Jeremy Cash update: The rookie from Duke had a game that was a near replica of his previous preseason outings. He was on special teams from the start of the game and played on defense in the second half, seeming to be around the ball on every play. Cash tied for the team lead in tackles. He had a big hit on a pass breakup, met ballcarriers at the line for tackles on two plays, and forced a fumble tackling a receiver. Is it enough to earn a spot on the roster? It’s hard to ask more of him than what he’s produced this preseason. Running back battle: Cameron Artis-Payne and Brandon Wegher appeared to be in a duel for the final backfield spot. Artis-Payne had 77 yards on 18 carries, Wegher 42 on 11. Finding running room has been a struggle for We-
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) (center) kids around with tight end Greg Olsen (88) (left) during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Bank of America Stadium.
gher all preseason, and Thursday was no exception. Just over half — six of 11 — of his carries were for more than one yard. For the preseason, he had just 15 multi-yard carries out of 33 rushes.
Artis-Payne, on the other hand, rushed for two or more yards on 25 of his 33 preseason rushes, including 13 of 17 on Thursday. Tight end competition: Scott Simonson and rookie Beau
just how dynamic of a player he was with the combination of speed and tenacity. But they do have the capabilities of outperforming us. Let’s see what happens, though. Who is the biggest threat to the Panthers in the NFC South? I think Jameis Winston has the ability to have a great year this year. For some reason, I don’t know why, I just feel like Tampa Bay should be a force to be reckoned with. Atlanta doesn’t really scare me, at all. And the Saints are sort of in a tailspin. I think they’re really reeling, trying to get everything together. Drew Brees and the contract situation I think is going to be enough of a distraction. And I think they’re still trying to figure it out on defense, too. I think Tampa’s probably the most viable threat.
you believe he will do so as a Panther? I hope so, I do. Because what Steve Smith brought to this city and brought to this team, you can’t quite put it all into words. The same passion that fueled him to go out and compete is the same passion that led to his departure. But I don’t think you can overlook what he did for this city and what he did for this organization. Can you see Smith and GM Dave Gettleman putting their differences aside for Smith to sign a one-day contract to retire a Panther?
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I’m hopeful. It’s hard to sort of say when you don’t know where both sides stand. I would encourage it. I will be an advocate for it. I know that Steve still lives in Charlotte, still loves this city, still loves the fans here. I think it would be good for both parties. The tough thing about this game is that there’s a business aspect to it and a lot of times, when business gets in the way, it gets personal, it gets emotional and tempers flare. The same thing that drives Gettleman and probably a lot of people on that staff and their passion for the game fueled one side. Just like Steve’s passion fuels him. That can be very combustible. But over time, one would hope that cool heads prevail and you can step back and still think rationally about the big picture.
Sandland also may be battling for one spot. Both had moments in the game, but it’s hard to give one a clear-cut edge. Sandland was flagged for holding. Simonson dropped two passes. Both tight ends had the guy they were blocking get loose to make a tackle for no gain. Both had whiffs on pass defense that led to pressure on the quarterback. If there was any area where one player had an advantage, it may have been run blocking. Simonson was blocking at the point of attack on several positive Artis-Payne runs. Sandland only had one play where his blocking helped spring a rusher. Wide receiver update: Brenton Bersin couldn’t have done much more to wrap up a spot on the roster. He had six catches for 89 yards, including a 37-yarder that featured 20 yards after the catch. He also made a tackle on a kickoff. Bersin also had a block that sprung Kevin Norwood, his prime competition for the spot, on a wide-receiver screen. Norwood’s only other catch was an 11-yarder over the middle where
he took a hit and stayed down, eventually leaving the field on a cart. Roster trouble: Two players who have struggled this preseason didn’t do much in their last-ditch attempts to hold on to a spot. Daryl Williams started at left tackle and was abused by Steelers pass rusher Arthur Moats. Twice, Moats blew past Williams to get sacks on third downs. Another time, Moats flushed the quarterback, leading to an incompletion after first beating Williams. Robert McClain, who struggled to move up the depth chart at cornerback, seemed to get most of his snaps at safety. He did pressure the quarterback on one safety blitz. Keep hope alive: Ryan Delaire had a big game pressuring the quarterback. At least three times, he either flushed the passer from the pocket or forced him into throwing the ball away. On Pittsburgh’s two-point conversion attempt, he got a half sack as the ends converged on quarterback Bryn Renner.
Who is one under-the-radar NFC team to keep an eye on? My sleeper in the NFC would probably be the Rams. With Aaron Donald there on the defensive line, they’ve got a tough defense. And then their running game. I just think all-around, they are very undervalued. For some reason, I just feel like St. Louis [L.A.] is going to make a run this year.
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2016 FANTASY FOOTBALL PREVIEW There are but mere days remaining before the 2016 NFL season kicks off, with the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos doing battle on Thursday night. There is plenty of time to squeeze in a fantasy football draft, however. And many leagues will be firing up drafts between Sunday and Thursday. In order to help you get prepared for the draft, the North State Journal laid out a fantasy football preview with the top 10 at each position, some sleepers and a little draft advice to help you win your league.
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1. Cam Newton | panthers
1. Todd Gurley | rams
1. Antonio Brown | steelers
1. Rob Gronkowski | patriots
Following up an MVP season is difficult, but if anyone is capable of repeating, it’s Cam. A duel threat with improved weapons, he is a likely first-round pick.
Transcendent talent fully healthy heading into his sophomore season with an improved team around him and a commitment to the run game. Worthy of a topfive pick and as high as No. 2 overall.
The no-brainer pick at No. 1 overall in every single fantasy draft, Brown is a dominant stud at the position who has emerged clear of the pack as the top receiver in the game. He can do it all.
No doubt choice for the top tight-end spot here. Gronk is the best tight end in the league and the best non-quarterback offensive weapon. Take him in the bottom half of the first round and don’t think twice.
2. Aaron Rodgers | Packers
2. David Johnson | cardinals
2. Odell Beckham | giants
2. Greg Olsen | panthers
People are irrationally down on Rodgers after a “bad” year, but there is no one capable of doing the things he does from a physical standpoint at the position.
Explosive second-year back is loved by coach Bruce Arians and GM Steve Keim, drawing effusive praise. Dominant pass catcher and touchdown machine. Some concern having not seen a full season of production.
OBJ has been a dominant force since he stepped on the field and there is little reason to expect him to slow down in 2016. Target hog who is dangerous in the red zone and capable of exploding for huge plays.
Others may lean Reed for No. 2 because of how he finished the season with Washington. But Olsen is the steadier option who also possesses plenty of upside. Worthy of a third- or fourth-round pick.
3. Russell Wilson | seahawks
3. Ezekiel Elliott | cowboys
3. Julio Jones | falcons
3. Jordan Reed | redskins
A four-game stretch last year gave hints about his potential. Wilson is a sleeper MVP candidate in a Seattle offense that will be more pass-oriented.
The Tony Romo injury is a problem, but it could help Zeke produce. He’s a three-down back who won’t miss time and will be fed the rock by the Cowboys behind football’s best offensive line. First-round worthy pick.
The freakiest wide receiver there is now that Calvin Johnson’s gone. Julio shined in the Falcons system, designed to feed the X receiver, and should be in store for another big year.
A monster down the stretch who won fantasy leagues for many last year, Reed operates like a wide receiver more than anything. His QB situation is a little questionable but he is worth a third or fourth as well.
4. Andrew Luck | colts
4. Adrian Peterson | vikings
4. A.J. Green | bengals
4. Delanie Walker | titans
Injuries doomed the most promising young QB in football last year. The Colts defense should still struggle, which means Luck will be winging it to his many weapons all year.
Doubt the best running back in football at your own risk. Most runners break down after 30, but “All Day” isn’t most running backs. He should have one more monster season in there.
A preseason injury shouldn’t be cause for concern, and Green could be in store for the best season of his career after Mohamed Sanu and Marvin Jones left in free agency. Andy Dalton is going to feed him often.
Maybe the most underrated player in all of fantasy football. Walker eats up targets, likes to break long touchdowns and is the most reliable passing weapon in Tennessee. You can get him late too.
5. Drew Brees | saints
5. Le’Veon Bell | steelers
5. DeAndre Hopkins | texans
5. Travis Kelce | chiefs
Quietly led the league in passing yards last year and did not get a new contract offer from the Saints. Will be motivated to put up huge numbers again.
You have to invest in DeAngelo Williams early too because Bell is suspended three games, but he is a difference maker when on the field.
More weapons on offense in Braxton Miller and Will Fuller is a concern, but Brock Osweiler is a major upgrade for Hopkins in terms of quarterback.
Fairly big drop-off at the position here. Kelce’s hype has cooled significantly since last year, but he’s a dependable option with a higher ceiling than given credit.
6. Tom Brady | patriots
6. Lamar Miller | texans
6. Allen Robinson | jaguars
6. Coby Fleener | saints
Expect Angry Tom to show up from Week 5 on, which bodes well for fantasy scoring. Just make sure to handcuff Brady with someone who has a cushy schedule Weeks 1-4.
Left Miami where he was criminally underused for Houston where Bill O’Brien makes chicken salad out of NSFW ingredients. Has never been a bellcow before but talent and explosiveness are there.
An emerging young wideout who is only 23 years old, Robinson and Blake Bortles will team up again to make sweet downfield music in 2016. Don’t fear the unknown, but expect less touchdowns.
People will overdraft Fleener because of his switch to a Drew Brees offense. Just be careful about overpaying given his history, which isn’t consistent. He has tons of upside in the Saints system.
7. Carson Palmer | cardinals
7. Jamaal Charles | CHIEFS
7. Dez Bryant | cowboys
7. Gary Barnidge | browns
Age is a concern, but Palmer was a legit MVP candidate and has a stable of weapons. Bruce Arians loves to throw deep and Palmer excels at the vertical ball.
Returning from the second ACL tear of his career is a big red flag, as is the presence of Spencer Ware and Charcandrick West. But Charles is a dynamic talent with less mileage than people think.
If Tony Romo is healthy he’s fourth on this list. But catching passes from rookie quarterback Dak Prescott is going to make it more difficult for Dez to throw up the X as often.
Weird how Barnidge could explode at a late age in 2015, get a better QB (in theory) in Robert Griffin III and sink in the rankings. He’s been banged up but he could be a steal later in drafts.
8. Philip Rivers | chargers
8. Devonta Freeman | falcons
8. Jordy Nelson | packers
8. Zach Ertz | eagles
The most underrated QB of his generation, no one is tougher than Rivers. Reunited with Ken Whisenhunt as his OC, expect another big season.
Not being given the respect he deserves after finishing 2015 as the top-scoring fantasy running back. Freeman is a physical runner who fits Kyle Shanahan’s system and could dominate again this year.
If you believe he’s healthy, there is no reason not to take him early. Nelson is a dominant force on a top-flight offense when he’s rolling. At one point in 2014 he was considered one of the two best receivers in the game.
Potential home run here if everything breaks right. Ertz has improved his totals the last three years and averaged nine catches and 112 yards down the stretch for Philadelphia in 2015.
9. Ben Roethlisberger | steelers
9. Eddie Lacy | packers
9. Mike Evans | buccaneers
9. Antonio Gates | chargers
Martavis Bryant and Le’Veon Bell suspensions are a concern and he will probably miss a game or two with injury, but Big Ben will merit MVP consideration in a high-octane offense.
Leap of faith situation here for a guy who massively disappointed last year. He’s thinner, healthier and more determined to succeed and could get the lion’s share of touches in a juiced-up offense.
A target hog (147 in 2015) who is a massive human (65) with speed down the field and a developing quarterback in Jameis Winston, Evans is a potential breakout star with WR1 potential this year.
Old reliable that no one respects. Gates helped launch the tight end revolution in the NFL and still remains a favorite of Philip Rivers in the passing game. Not a lot of upside here but some safety.
10. Eli manning | giants
10. Doug Martin | buccaneers
10. Keenan Allen | chargers
10. Julius Thomas | jaguars
Offensive line is a big worry in New York, but the addition of Sterling Shepard across from Odell Beckham could set Eli up for another big season. He’s quietly been big in Ben McAdoo’s offense.
The man known as “The Muscle Hampster” won fantasy leagues last year. He’ll be leaned on again by Tampa to produce in the run game and protect Jameis Winston.
Philip Rivers’ favorite target was secretly set to challenge for most targets in the league last year when he went down with a fluke lacerated kidney. The North Carolina native will bounce back in a major way.
A high-priced addition a year ago for the Jags, Thomas sat out the early part of the season before returning. He took a while to build up but averaged six catches and 66 yards from Weeks 11 through Weeks 14.
How to plan your fantasy draft day strategy By NSJ Staff North State Journal veryone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. E Mike Tyson’s words are as true
for boxing as they are for fantasy football, where even the best-laid plans can go off the rails once the clock starts ticking on draft day. Being prepared is paramount to success in a fantasy draft, but an owner should always be flexible with strategy. Here are some tips for your draft to help you be more prepared.
Wait on quarterbacks: There is a tendency to go after a quarterback as soon as two running
backs and two wide receivers are acquired. It’s not necessary. Cam Newton and Aaron Rodgers are good value in the third round, and Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson and Drew Brees are acceptable in the fourth. But after the top five, there is a huge cluster of players who can be had later for much cheaper. Don’t reach on Ben Roethlisberger when Jameis Winston’s rookie production was within five points of Ben’s average over the last three years. Grab studs at other positions and let the QBs fly by. Don’t fear the stack: People get nervous about having two players on the same team (Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski) because
they’re so dependent on those players. That stack is a DELIGHT come gameday, as long as it involves a high-powered offense. Just make sure you aren’t loading up on the Blaine Gabbert-Torrey Smith stack and you’ll see it’s actually a nice way to do business.
nio Brown, and then lay out a list of 25 guys you want to get with your next two picks (end of round two and beginning of round three). It will give you an idea of the players available and how you want to build your team.
Bye weeks aren’t that important: People always try and plan around bye weeks, choosing between two players based on what week they will not be playing football. Again, this is another fallacy of fantasy football. If you get good players, bye weeks will be irrelevant, and there are always players available on the waiver wire. Mock for your slot: Sitting first overall? You should go Anto-
Get good players: Notice a theme? It’s the most simple piece of advice to take into a draft. Never draft for position because you need it, never draft for bye weeks — just get the best possible players. The NFL season is wholly unpredictable, and just because you had Dez Bryant and Jordy Nelson in the first two rounds last year didn’t mean you were set. It actu-
ally meant you were in deep trouble, because both were basically done for the year before Week 1 ended. Load up on quality players , create depth and find sleepers who could be home runs later in the draft. If you draft two wideouts in the first two rounds, it is perfectly OK to draft another one in the third if he is the best player on the board. Players from every position will emerge throughout the year, but there is only one opportunity to get the true elite players out there, and it’s in the draft. Don’t be scared to draft a great player because you need something else.
sleepers Jameis Winston, QB | buccaneers
Melvin Gordon, RB | chargers
The second-year quarterback has legit potential to bust out this year, thanks to myriad weapons at his disposal, an improving offensive line, a questionable defense (always a bonus in fantasy) and the sophomore bump.
A disastrous rookie year makes Gordon extremely cheap for fantasy owners this season. He’ll be San Diego’s between-the-tackles runner and could still get plenty of passing-game work even with Danny Woodhead there.
Andy Dalton, QB | Bengals
Donte Moncrief, WR | Colts
Dalton never gets the respect he deserves. He was on pace to be a top-five quarterback before injury last year and costs virtually nothing despite more upside than people think.
Moncrief is expected to bust out this season as a primary target for Andrew Luck. He looked good when Luck played last year and a full season could result in significant benefits for your fantasy squad.
Jeremy Hill, RB | Bengals
Emmanuel Sanders, WR | broncos
A first- or second-round target just a year ago, Hill’s being faded but has serious potential given how runheavy the Bengals offense could be. He’s a bruising runner who will get touches and doesn’t cost much.
Everyone knows how good Sanders is, so how come he’s a sleeper? Because people are letting him plummet in drafts, not picking the guy up until late because of the Broncos quarterback situation. He’ll still produce.
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‘A lot to teach’ but Wake Forest 1-0 after edging Tulane By Brett Friedlander North State Journal INSTON-SALEM — Dave Clawson has earned a W reputation for being the Bob Villa
of college football, a fix-it man adept at coming in and restoring distressed programs in need of a facelift. It’s a building process that doesn’t happen overnight. But it does have a proven timetable. After averaging only 3.25 wins in his first two seasons at Fordham, Richmond and Bowling Green, Clawson’s teams have jumped to an average of 6.0 wins in the third year of each coaching stop. That should be reason for optimism among Wake Forest faithful as the Deacons enter the third season of Clawson’s latest reclamation project. And yet, while Wake may eventually take that definitive step forward before all is said and done in 2016, its first effort of the new season looked ominously similar to those of the past two — both of which ended with 3-9 records. The best thing that can be said about the Deacons’ 7-3 victory against Tulane at BB&T Field on Thursday is that they won and are off to a 1-0 start. Wake mustered a paltry 175 yards in total offense, including just 59 in the second half. While its defense gave a much better accounting of itself, holding its opposition without a touchdown and coming up with several key stops late in the game, at least some of that success can be attributed to an offensively-challenged Green Wave team. Despite claims of a deeper roster, more talented playmakers and a better understanding of their system, the Deacons won for the third time in the Clawson era while scoring seven points or
NCSU from page B1 “Six yards per carry and two touchdowns and caught the ball well. We know he’s explosive. The biggest thing is conditioning right now. We’d love to see him play a little more, but it’s good to get other guys in the game. “He got a little tired. Playing at that tempo just takes time.” Jaylen Samuels got in on the fun, in his typical fashion for the hybrid player. In his first 10 touches — five as a running back, five as a tight end — he scored three total touchdowns on 90 total yards. It’s an all-toocommon occurrence for Samuels, who was scarcely used down the stretch for NC State last year. After leading the Pack in receiving and lining up multiple times at his true position of tight end, Samuels said most of his motivation came from his teammates. “When Matt scored his first two touchdowns, I knew I had to get something,” Samuels said with a laugh. “I knew mine was coming sometime. ... We don’t really compete with each other. We just go out there and try to help our team win. Whatever we’ve got to do to win, we’re gonna do it.” Not to be outdone by Samuels and Dayes, senior receiver Bra’Lon Cherry also caught a touchdown from Finley. While he wasn’t a centerpiece for the Pack during the opener, Cherry is the clear-cut leader in the receiving corps. As for Finley, he dink and
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Wake Forest Demon Deacons quarterback Kendall Hinton (2) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Tulane Green Wave at BB&T Field.
fewer. “One of the things I thought we did a better this year in camp is I thought we got a lot more explosive plays,” Clawson said. “We didn’t make any plays on deep balls, so the result is it looks a lot like the other games we’ve won here. “We’re 1-0 and we’re excited and there’s a lot to teach off of, but clearly we have to be a lot more productive on offense. Certainly that was the disappointment of the night, but I’d rather be coaching those mistakes being 1-0.” As much of a struggle as Thursday’s opener was for Wake,
dunked his way to a consistent performance throughout the game. The Boise State transfer looked comfortable in Drinkwitz’s system, averaging just over 10 yards per pass on a 17of-21 night for 174 yards and two passing touchdowns. While McClendon looked sharp on every play outside of the interception, finishing 6-of8 with 88 yards, the interception ruined any chance of supplanting Finley. Heading into a tough road game against ECU in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, Finley is clearly the starter against the Pirates and moving forward. “I’m assuming Ryan would [start] after the way he played,” Doeren said. “We’ll sit down as a staff tomorrow, watch the film and see where we’re at.” On the other side of the ball, NC State’s defense looked shaky early, allowing a relatively easy scoring drive for William & Mary. The secondary settled in after the initial possession for the Tribe, but will have a stiff test against the Pirates’ wide receiver corps. After limiting William & Mary to 62 total rushing yards, Bradley Chubb isn’t worried about the front seven against an in-state rival. “They shouldn’t be that big of a challenge,” Chubb said of ECU. “We’re going to prepare the same. Nothing’s going to change because one [opponent’s] Double-A and one’s not. They’re just a nameless opponent and you’ve got to prepare the same way and continue to fight.”
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William & Mary linebacker Arman Jones (37) tackles North Carolina State running back Matthew Dayes (21) during the second half of the college football game on Thursday.
at least one member of its offense is convinced that his unit isn’t as far off as it might have looked as it prepares for its ACC opener next week at Duke. Quarterback John Wolford pointed to several near misses during the course of the game that could easily have led to a bigger, more encouraging number on the scoreboard. The most glaring of them came just after halftime when Wolford under threw a wide open Cortez Lewis deep down the middle of the field on a play that would almost certainly have resulted in a touchdown.
In all, Wolford took eight shots down the field. All eight passes fell incomplete. That allowed Tulane to bring a safety into the box, effectively stuffing a running attack that was held to 79 yards. “We had a few deep balls that were an inch away,” said Wolford, who was 9 of 17 for 79 yards. “Those are plays we’ve got to hit in order to be more successful. If you watched our offense all camp and preparing for this game, you’d say this was an anomaly. We’re going to be okay. This is no reason to abandon ship.” Part of Wake’s offensive prob-
lems came from a quarterback merry-go-round that saw Wolford and backup Kendall Hinton alternate every other play for several drives. It was only after Hinton stayed in for six straight plays late in the first quarter and early in the second period that the Deacons finally gained some continuity. The sophomore led his team in rushing with 26 yards and scored Wake’s only touchdown on a 1-yard run. But after carrying the ball six times in the first half, Hinton only rushed twice more the rest of the game. “It can get tough to find a rhythm,” Hinton said of the quarterback rotation. “But it’s the coach’s decision.” Like the offense, Wake’s defense still has some kinks to work out as well. It allowed the Green Wave to roll up nearly 19 minutes of possession time in the second half and twice allowed Tulane to get into scoring position. But each time it did what it had to do to prevent the go-ahead score, getting a blocked 43-yard field goal by Chris Stewart and a decisive stop by Wendell Dunn on a fourth-and-three play at the Wake 14 with just under five minutes remaining. They were plays that, according to Stewart, show that things are actually different from the past two seasons and that while still a work in progress, are an encouraging sign that Clawson’s building effort is right on schedule. “Last year there was a lot of games that were put in the defense’s hands and we couldn’t finish,” Stewart said. “That’s something we’ve worked on — fourth quarter, finishing games. Tonight you saw that pay off.”
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ASU falls just short of stunning upset in Knoxville By the Sports Xchange Via Reuters inth-ranked Tennessee has been projected as a N possible player in the national championship picture. Those lofty expectations nearly took a big, deflating hit in the season opener. Upstart Appalachian State put up a huge fight and led most of the contest before the Volunteers recovered to post a 20-13 overtime victory on Thursday before 100,074 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. Junior tailback Jalen Hurd rushed for 110 yards and recovered a fumble in the end zone for the winning points in overtime, as Tennessee staved off the upset attempt. “I am not going to apologize for a win, guys,” Volunteers coach Butch Jones said. “I think we’ve learned around here wins are hard to come by.” Hurd was alert on the thirdand-goal play from the Appalachian State 2-yard line as senior quarterback Joshua Dobbs scrambled right and darted toward the end zone. He dove toward the goal line and was nailed by Mountaineers senior linebacker Kennan Gilchrist and fumbled the ball just shy of the end zone. It caromed into the end zone and a wild scramble ensued. Hurd darted in and dove from the side and was able to corral the ball for the touchdown. Seeing Hurd with control of the football was a welcome sight to Dobbs. “I saw Jalen down with the ball,” Dobbs said. “And I said, ‘All right, We’re good. We just scored it.’ A touchdown is a touchdown.” Appalachian State had a chance to force a second overtime but junior quarterback Taylor Lamb’s fourth-and-5 throw for junior receiver Shadeon Meadors fell incomplete in the end zone. “You can point out opportunities where we should have won the football game,” Lamb said. “It’s going to sting for a while.” Lamb was 15-of-23 passing for
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Appalachian State Mountaineers running back Marcus Cox (14) runs the ball against Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Jalen ReevesMaybin (21) and defensive back Todd Kelly Jr. (24) during the first quarter at Neyland Stadium.
108 yards, one touchdown and one interception for the Mountaineers. Senior running back Marcus Cox rushed for 115 yards on 24 carries and also had a 33-yard scoring reception. Dobbs was 16 of 29 for 192 yards. He passed for one score and was intercepted once. The Volunteers rallied from a 10-point deficit to tie the score at 13-13 when Dobbs tossed a 67yard scoring pass to junior receiver Josh Malone with 10:30 remaining. Malone sped past Mountaineers freshman cornerback Clifton Duck to make the catch and then was able to shed Duck’s tackle attempt before darting the final 20 yards for the score. After Tennessee’s next possession stalled, Appalachian State senior punt returner Jaquil Capel broke free for 45 yards down the left sideline with Volunteers junior punter Trevor Daniel knocking him out of bounds at the Tennessee 28-yard line. The Mountaineers were unable to get a first down and freshman kicker Michael Rubino was wide right on a 42-yard field-goal attempt with 5:24 remaining. Rubino also missed an extra point following Appalachian State’s second touchdown. The missed opportunities
helped negate the chance to notch a huge opening-week upset. “I am just really proud of our guys,” Appalachian State coach Scott Satterfield said. “They came out here and fought. We knew they would. ... We have been very fortunate and blessed in the history of our school to win a lot of close games at the end, so we have a lot of confidence in how we finish. We just didn’t get it finished tonight.” NOTES: Tennessee senior LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin was ejected for targeting late in the first quarter when he delivered a helmet-to-helmet hit on Mountaineers senior punt returner Jaquil Capel... Thursday was the nineyear anniversary of when then FCS-Appalachian State pulled off a shocking 34-32 road upset of No. 5 Michigan. ... Tennessee’s No. 9 ranking is its highest in the preseason poll since being No. 3 to start 2005. ... Mountaineers senior RB Marcus Cox ranks fourth in school history with 4,203 rushing yards. The career leader is Kevin Richardson (4,804 from 2004-07). ... The Volunteers ended last season on a six-game winning streak. ...Tennessee’s next game is against Virginia Tech on Sept. 10 at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tenn.
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By Shawn Krest North State Journal hen Thomas Sirk first met the media as Duke’s W starting quarterback, he didn’t
exactly instill confidence. Slender and soft-spoken, Sirk mumbled short answers to each question, passing up on the chance to elaborate. “What are you like in the huddle?” one reporter finally asked. “I mean, do you talk?” Two years later, a far more confident quarterback spoke in a deep voice, making points and adding details to support his opinion. “You can’t just go in there and be a loud hype ‘rah rah’ guy, if you’re not that type of leader,” Sirk said at the start of preseason practice. “Not everybody’s that type of vocal leader. As a quarterback, you kind of have to be get some experience under your belt. I guess that helps.” Within a month, Sirk had suffered a relapse of his Achilles injury and will miss the entire season. That leaves Daniel Jones, a slender, soft-spoken redshirt freshman, to meet the media as Duke’s starting quarterback. Facing a crowd of media that, once it grew above 10 became the largest group he’d ever spoken to, he treated questions like oncoming pass rushers, stepping aside and shrugging them off. One expected that Jones would have answered merely “yes” when asked, “Do you know what time it is?” It was a ho-hum debut as QB1 that rivaled Sirk’s own coming-out party two years
earlier. A reporter finally asked, “Are you always like this, or do you get fired up from time to time?” “I get fired up from time to time,” Jones answered, “but I would say for the most part I’m a pretty calm person.” End of answer. Can you think back to where you were a year ago? And how far you’ve come? “A year ago, I was taking scout team reps, just trying to make plays over there and see if I could just get better over there.” End of answer. People who have seen Jones on the field, however, paint a picture that’s far more colorful than his beige press conference. “He’s really, really talented,” wide receiver Johnathan Lloyd said. “Really talented. He’s a young guy, still learning like we all are, but he has a really bright future. Talk about guys that can spin it, he can really throw that thing. He’s getting better every day.” Lloyd speaks from experience. He entered Duke as a quarterback and could have been competing with Jones for the top job, had he not changed positions. “He can make every throw,” Lloyd said. “Every throw. You can’t say that about everybody. He definitely, definitely has some really good arm talent.” But he’s so … quiet. “Overall his demeanor’s pretty laid back,” Lloyd said, “but when it comes to on the field, he speaks up and says what needs to be said. He’s more confident. You can see it — the leader. The
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After winning the Pinstripe Bowl (celebration above) with Thomas Sirk, injuries have moved redshirt freshman Daniel Jones into the starter’s role.
guy. You can see it a little bit. It’s his team now, so he has to lead us, but he’s growing and getting better every day. He seems to fit right in, taking command of the huddle, getting guys where they need to be, doing what they need to be doing.” Jones has earned the confidence of his coach, based on what he’s done on the field, not in the media room. “I don’t ever put a leash on a starting quarterback,” David Cutcliffe said, “because they
earned it over a period of time. So he’s going to go play, and he will have the opportunity to play.” A day later, Cutcliffe stated flatly, “Daniel is our starter.” As the starter, he’ll be expected to run the Duke offense—the entire offense. Nothing gets cut out or dumbed down with the move from Sirk to Jones, despite the fact that Sirk is more experienced and mobile than Jones. “No, not really,” Cutcliffe said. “They’re very similar. They’re
both big, tall, fast guys. Daniel is really quick. Both of them have big arms.” “It’s the same system,” Jones said. “It’s Coach Cutcliffe’s system. It doesn’t seem to me like we’ve really changed our game plan or changed our mindset. Everyone in the quarterback room can do both—run and pass. I don’t think it’ll change, quarterback to quarterback.” After all, the last skinny, shy freshman to meet the media as Duke’s starter turned out okay.
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How ECU’s 70-41 win brought in ex-UNC OL
ECU falls short of Big 12 bid: What’s next for the Pirates
East Carolina head coach Scottie Montgomery speaks with his players before the East Carolina Purple and Gold spring football game at DowdyFicklen Stadium in Greenville, North Carolina, Saturday, April 16, 2016. Purple defeated Gold 17 - 13.
By Brett Friedlander North State Journal REENVILLE — Sept. 20, 2014 is a date most North G Carolina football coaches,
players and fans would just as soon forget. Will Dancy, on the other hand, could never seem to get it out of his mind. It’s not the embarrassment of the 70-41 drubbing his Tar Heels absorbed at the hands of East Carolina that day that made such a lasting impression on the hulking offensive lineman. It was more the passion and energy he felt from the home crowd at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. That atmosphere played a major role in Dancy’s decision to join the Pirates when he decided to transfer away from UNC last spring. “I was on the losing end, but it was a great environment,” Dancy said. “It’s one of the reasons that when I was looking for a school, I knew to contact ECU. I wanted to play in that environment. I’m really excited about that. It’s been a very smooth transition for me.” A 6-foot-4, 310-pound graduate student, Dancy played in 23 games — including two starts — during his three years with the Tar Heels. Although he missed the entire 2015 season with a torn left Achilles, he was in line to earn a starting right guard position vacated by All-American Landon Turner. He even went through spring practice in Chapel Hill. But shortly after playing in UNC’s annual spring game, the now-fully recovered lineman unexpectedly announced his decision to leave the program. Because he earned his undergraduate degree in exercise and sport science following the first session of summer school, he is eligible to play his final college season without sitting out a year under NCAA rules. Dancy was originally reported to be headed to Missouri. Instead he chose to stay closer to home so that his parents, who live in Graham, could continue to see him play. “It’s a great university at North Carolina and I have a degree from there, but it just wasn’t a good fit for me there,” said the former Southern Alamance High
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star, who began his career at Eastern Arizona Junior College. “I really can’t put my finger on why. I just love every day being here, being with the guys. I feel like I really belong here. I haven’t felt like that in four years.” It didn’t take Dancy long to adjust to his new surroundings. Despite his late arrival, he immediately moved into the starting right guard position for the Pirates’ opening game against Western Carolina. “The verbiage and vernacular was a little bit of a hurdle and obstacle for him, but once he got it he was pretty much ready to go,” rookie ECU coach Scottie Montgomery said. “Then he had to gel with his teammates. “A lot of people think that with that offensive line it’s all physical, but football is an emotional game, too. So you have to understand the balance between the physical, mental and emotional. It took us a few minutes to get him there, but we’re happy with where he is.” A big reason why he was able to come so far so fast is that he wasn’t the only one learning a new system and new terminology thanks to the Pirates’ coaching change. It also helped to have a veteran such as third-year starting center J.T. Boyd around to help show him the ropes. The two offensive linemen roomed together after Dancy arrived at ECU for the second session of
summer school. Not that Dancy needed a lot of guidance. “Will has a good amount of football IQ. He knows when the stunts and blitzes are coming because he played in the ACC,” Boyd said. “Having him come over here and helping me out in the interior, knowing he’s been there before, helps out tremendously. “When he first got here, he was in with me and (offensive line coach Geep) Wade asking questions every day. He really cared about learning the offense so he could come in and be able to contribute.” Though his most important contribution will be on the field, Dancy is also doing what he can to help solidify the future of his newly adopted program by serving as a sort of big brother to the Pirates’ incoming freshmen linemen. It’s a role he’s perfectly situated to handle. And not just because he hopes to become a coach after his playing days are through. “I came in with the freshmen, so I’m in their section of the locker room,” Dancy said. “Since I’m with them instead of the upperclassmen, I try to help them out as much as I can. I like that, because even though I have a lot more experience than them, I don’t have to worry about being the leader because that’s
J.T.’s job. That frees me up to be a mentor to the younger guys.” As much as Dancy already feels at home at ECU, he admits that it’s still a little strange looking down and realizing he’s wearing purple and gold instead of the distinctive light blue he once wore with the Pirates’ UNC system rival. The good news for everyone concerned is that while ECU has upcoming games against ACC opponents N.C. State and Virginia Tech, the Tar Heels aren’t on this year’s schedule. “I still have a lot of friends there,” Dancy said, singling out fellow guard Caleb Peterson. “I told those guys to look for me when they break down film of us against State and Tech.” One game those old teammates won’t have to relive is one that Dancy still can’t get off his mind, only for a different reason now that he’s playing for the other side. “It’s never really over,” he said of the events of Sept. 20, 2014. “Everyone I meet, when I tell them where I came from, they’re like ‘hey, did you play when we … “I just stop them right there because I know what’s coming next. I played a good amount in that game. It’s kind of embarrassing to have been a part of it, but at the same time it’s part of the game. Like I said, the atmosphere was so great that it made me want to come here. I can’t wait to be a part of it.”
By Brett Friedlander North State Journal ast Carolina’s long-shot bid to become a member of E the Big 12 has ended, with school
officials acknowledging that the Pirates are no longer a candidate for the conference’s proposed expansion. ECU was one of 17 schools to submit proposals for admission to the Big 12 earlier this month. Despite claiming it could “deliver the entire state of North Carolina” to the Power 5 conference, ECU was notified by conference commissioner Bob Bowlsby on Wednesday that it did not make the cut of 6-8 finalists still under consideration. “While it is obviously not the decision we were hoping for, I am confident ECU put forth its best effort during this process,” ECU athletic director Jeff Compher said in a statement. “Through a determined approach we were able to tell our story to not only the Big 12, but the entire nation. “Our student-athletes, coaches and staff will continue to proudly compete for championships in the American Athletic Conference and we will represent our alumni and community with great resolve.” The Big 12’s board of directors voted earlier this summer to have Bowlsby begin exploring the possibility of adding 2-4 new members to the 10-team league. According to Mark Blaudschun of TMGcollegsports.com, the schools still on the Big 12’s “preferred list” are ECU’s American Athletic Conference rivals Cincinnati, Houston, Memphis, UConn, South Florida and Central Florida, along with independent BYU and perhaps two other schools. Although the Pirates were unsuccessful in their bid to join the Big 12, chancellor Cecil Staton said that his school would continue in its effort to upgrade its conference affiliation. “While I am disappointed by the decision, I remain undaunted in my commitment to ECU athletics and the excellence displayed by our wonderful student-athletes, coaches and staff.” Staton said.
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Ryan Held’s golden summer keeps rolling on By Shawn Krest North State Journal urham — Ryan Held has the ultimate icebreaker. DGesturing toward the gold
medal around his neck, he said, “When I take this out, people come out of the woodwork. I did a thing for NBC News and the ‘Today’ show, where I was walking through Rio with Lester Holt. There was no one around. He asked me to take out the medal and put it on, and all of a sudden, people were crowded around us.” Held won the gold early in the Rio Olympics, swimming a leg of the 4x100 relay team. It happened again at the DBAP, where Held threw out the first pitch before a Durham Bulls game. Facing a group of photographers, he asked, “Do you want me to take out the medal for pictures?” The answer, of course, was a resounding yes. So Held took a decorative wooden box from his bag. The box was marked with the Rio Olympics logo, and the top slid open to reveal the medal inside. “They gave us this box with the medal,” he said, “and we also got a trophy stand, so we could display the medal.” Before the medal was even out of the box, Bulls players lined the top step of the dugout, reaching out to hold the ultimate prize in sports. “The same thing happened at airport security, coming back,” Held said of the sudden attention, once the gold medal is out. “They asked what was in the box, and I told them it was a gold med-
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al. They told me I had to open it, and when I did, they said, ‘Oh! It IS a gold medal!’” When a crowd of onlookers began to gather, they quickly waved him through. Needless to say, it’s been an interesting month for the NC State junior. “The last few weeks have been a little hectic,” he said. “Two weeks ago, I was on Copacabana Beach, just sitting back in a lawn chair, drinking coconut water out of an actual coconut. Then last week, I was in a Wildlife Management class at NC State, taking notes. So the transition is just a little crazy. I’m glad to be back to normalcy
and a more structured environment.” Held said that he’s been able to fly under the radar since he’s been back. He estimates that 95 percent of people don’t recognize him—assuming, of course, that he doesn’t have his gold medal out. The people that do recognize him all want to know about one thing—the tears he shed on the podium while the national anthem played. “It’s not really embarrassing,” he said. “I embrace it, because those emotions were genuine on the podium. They weren’t anything fake or forced. They were
Olympic gold medalist and N.C. State junior Ryan Held waves to the crowd before throwing out the first pitch on Tuesday at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Held swam the third leg of the 4x100 meter freestyle relay at the Rio Olympics, pairing with Michael Phelps, Caeleb Dressel and Nathan Adrian to win the gold medal.
truly how I felt.” They were also a shock to him. He’d envisioned himself on the medals’ stand for his entire life, but tears were never part of the picture. “I was a little surprised,” he said. “I’ve hardly ever cried before in my life. That was one of the few times when it wasn’t due to something sad. It was just pure emotion.” Held couldn’t even remember the last time he cried. “Probably not in five years,” he said. At the end of the anthem, one of Held’s teammates on the relay gave him some advice, based on extensive gold-medal experience.
“When I was finished tearing up,” Held said, “Michael Phelps put his arm around me and said, ‘Hey, man, take it all in. Take in the sights, the sounds. This is your one guaranteed Olympic gold medal. Just take all the environment in. Just kind of live it, right now.’” The fact that Held was sharing a podium with Phelps and getting advice from the most decorated Olympian in history emphasized just how incredible a summer it’s been for the Wolfpack athlete. “Meeting Michael Phelps was a little strange,” he said. “He was my idol. I had posters of him hanging in my room. So I was a little intimidated to talk with him. At first, I didn’t really say anything to him, because I didn’t want to embarrass myself. I didn’t want to be weird around him. Then, as training camp and the Olympics went on, we would just hang out and be in the same room.” Eventually, Held felt like part of the team, instead of a star-struck rookie. “There was a time when it was me, Michael Phelps and a couple other swimmers, laying on bean bags and watching the women’s soccer game. We were telling stories and cracking jokes. That’s when it kind of hit me: Holy cow. I’m hanging out with the greatest Olympian ever and my swimming idol.” A few days later, he earned the ultimate conversation piece. “I look at this and I just kind of think of it as a medal, an honor,” Held said. “I kind of forget that to other people, this is something that’s just crazy, ridiculous that they’ll maybe see once in their lifetime.”
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Hurricanes extend GM Francis contract By Cory Lavalette North State Journal ALEIGH — The architect of the newlook Carolina Hurricanes will be R around to see if his team can deliver on
high expectations. The team announced a contract extension Tuesday that will keep executive vice president and general manager Ron Francis in Raleigh through the 2018-19 season. Francis, 53, is entering his third season as general manager of the Hurricanes, but he has been with the team for most of the past 18-plus years since he signed as a player on July 13, 1998, ascending to his current position on April 28, 2014. His other titles included associate coach, assistant GM and director of hockey operations, among others. The Hurricanes improved by 15 points in the standings last season, Francis’ second as general manager. Under his guidance, Carolina has assembled one of the NHL’s youngest lineups and was ranked as having the league’s fifth-best organizational depth by ESPN.com prospect analyst Corey Pronman. “Ron has rebuilt our organization the right way, stocking our team and system with young players who will help this franchise compete for the Stanley Cup year in and year out,” team owner Peter Karmanos said in a statement. “I’m thrilled that he will continue to see the job through. The future is very bright for the Hurricanes in Carolina.” Francis’ extension mirrors the twoyear deal coach Bill Peters signed July 27
that begins in 2017-18. “I appreciate the fact he’s willing to give me the extension,” Francis said of Karmanos. “I think ... we’re going in the right direction, so it’s exciting to have the opportunity to continue that and see it get better and better as we move forward.” Francis — a two-time Stanley Cup champion and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame and North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame — didn’t get much time to savor his extension during Tuesday’s press conference, instead fielding questions about his decision to offer forward Raffi Torres a professional tryout in training camp. Torres, who will be 35 at the start of the season, has been suspended five times — including a 41-game ban in 2015 that is the longest in NHL history — for reckless play. Francis defended the decision to offer Torres a tryout but didn’t defend the winger’s past misdeeds. “You all know the way I played the game,” Francis, a three-time Lady Byng Trophy winner for sportsmanship and gentlemanly play, said. “I don’t condone those kind of hits, and I think they were dealt with the right way in regards to the league and he served his time and he’s forfeited his money, and hopefully he’s in a different place here moving forward.” The 6-foot, 215-pound Torres had a career-high 27 goals with Edmonton in 2005-06, the year Carolina topped the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final, and has 260 points and 497 penalty minutes in 635 career regular season games with seven different NHL teams.
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Looking at the NASCAR Chase bubble for 2016 By R. Cory Smith North State Journal wo races remain in NASCAR’s regular season. Four spots are still up for grabs T for the Chase. It’s about to get intense at
Darlington and Richmond. Kyle Larson’s breakthrough at Michigan changed everything. With just three races left to clinch a spot in the Chase, the 24-year-old driver ended his streak of close calls by finally rolling into Victory Lane when it mattered most. Now the Chip Ganassi Racing driver is a lock for NASCAR’s playoffs with teammate Jamie McMurray barely inside the Chase bubble. Larson was elated to make the Chase, but didn’t hold back when asked about his expectations. “Super, super happy. Glad we’re in the Chase,” Larson said. “We got some awesome racetracks in the Chase. We have a good shot at getting to the final two rounds, for sure, if not the final at Homestead.” There are 12 drivers locked in — Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, Joey Logano, Martin Truex, Jr., Larson and Tony Stewart — for spots in the Chase and just two races remaining before the playoffs begin in Chicagoland. Here’s a look at the eight drivers on the bubble heading into the homestretch. Inside the bubble
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Hurricanes General Manager Ron Francis, left, offers defenseman Jake Bean, right, a contract with the Hurricanes during the team’s annual Summerfest at PNC Arena on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Raleigh.
Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Larson (42) celebrates winning his first Sprint Cup Series race during the Pure Michigan 400 at the Michigan International Speedway on Aug. 28.
Chris Buescher: On the cusp of becoming the first driver to win a race and not make the current Chase format, Buescher needs a strong finish at Darlington and Richmond. Currently less than 10 points ahead of David Ragan for 30th place, he’ll need to maintain that spot to get a Roush Fenway Racing alliance car in the Chase. Chase Elliott: Let’s just say Elliott wasn’t pleased with himself after two poor restarts cost him a win at Michigan. Heading to Darlington and Richmond, tracks he
won at in the Xfinity Series, Elliott will be the second driver to lock his Chase berth from Hendrick over the next two weeks. Austin Dillon: Prior to 2016, questions started creeping in about whether Dillon would ever be a contender. After posting more top 10s (10) and top fives (four) in one year than his career, Dillon making the Chase without a win would prove his transformation as Richard Childress’ next young star. Jamie McMurray: Currently holding down the final spot, McMurray has a chance to give Chip Ganassi Racing two drivers in the new Chase for the first time. After finishing 13th last year, McMurray simply making the playoffs is a huge accomplishment for the two-car team. Need help Ryan Newman: Not having a win in 112 straight races is finally catching up with Newman. Despite finishing second in the Chase in 2014, Newman hasn’t driven to Victory Lane since the 2013 Brickyard 400. If he can’t jump McMurray or Dillon in points, he’ll need a miracle to make the Chase this season. Kasey Kahne: At this point, Kahne’s hot seat is smoldering after another dreadfully average season. Staring down yet another winless campaign where he finishes outside the Chase, Kahne is far behind his Hendrick teammates — including rookie Elliott. Trevor Bayne: Once seen as a contender to get Roush Fenway back in the Chase, Bayne has fallen off since his third-place result at Daytona. The progression has been evident this year, but Roush is still well behind the pace set by the rest of the Sprint Cup field. Ryan Blaney: For a team with no guaranteed spot every week, the Wood Brothers and Blaney have exceeded expectations. With just two chances to get into the Chase remaining, however, only a win will ensure this single-car team a shot at contending for a title heading into Chicagoland.
timeless “The longer I live here, the more I see what Andy drew from this area. I’m so grateful to be here.” — Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou in “The Andy Griffith Show”
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playlist September 8-10 Carolina Mountains Literary Festival Burnsville This celebrated literary event in the heart of the Black Mountains will feature several free events including readings, discussions, improvisations, and presentations. Among the ticketed events are writing workshops, a banquet, and keynote speaker, David George Haskell, Pulitzer Prize Finalist for “The Forest Unseen-A Year’s Watch in Nature.” cmlitfest.org
September 9-10 10th Annual LaFayette Birthday Celebration Fayetteville North Carolina celebrates the 260th birthday of Revolutionary War hero and French nobleman Marquis de LaFayette. Festivities include Festival of Yesteryear at the Museum of the Cape Fear, a concert of French music, a guided tour of sites visited by LaFayette, French wine tasting, and a birthday cake and ice cream party. lafayettesociety.org
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Terri Fotiu, of Raleigh, sifts powdered sugar onto wax paper as part of the process of making Kourambiethes cookies at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Wednesday, August 31, in preparation for the Raleigh Greek Festival.
Raleigh Greek Festival represents a community of generational giving The behind the scenes work that happens prior to the Raleigh Greek Festival is full of fun and faith led by matriarchs gracefully passing their secrets on to the next generation. By Jennifer Wood North State Journal
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he first thing that hits you when you enter the wide open parish hall of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on a festival cooking day is the wall of intoxicating smell, and whether or not you have just eaten matters not, hunger will overwhelm you. The smiles on the faces of the focused women here to prepare the baked goods for the 35th Annual Raleigh Greek Festival are just as contagious, and their happiness and sense of community has a way of sweeping over you as well. These women have come together to prepare baked goods and work, but they have also come together for fellowship. Today is the day they make the Kourambiethes, a butter shortbread cookie topped with powdered sugar. Seated at one of the long assembly line tables are Artemis (Artie to her friends) Sarayiotes, the pastry expert, and Mitzi Capetanos. Sarayiotes moved down from New York 40 years ago, and this Kourambiethes cookie is her recipe. Said Sarayiotes, “This is a traditional wedding cookie, we only use clarified butter.” See GATHER, page C6
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Lelia Tagaris, right, and Roberta Stavredes, left, both of Raleigh, work in the kitchen as they make Kourambiethes cookies at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
Take one last look under the ocean as we visit the final North Carolina Aquarium in our series, Roanoke Island. See page C3
Three days, seven stages, and over 300 artists come together for one of America’s largest and longest-running celebrations of arts, culture, and heritage. This free celebration features a family area, North Carolina craft brews, an arts marketplace, and Southern festival food. nationalfolkfestival.com 9/11 Weekend of Service Triangle This is a community-wide volunteer event coordinated by Activate Good with support from Triangle businesses to honor those lost on 9/11 with volunteer service. Participate in hands-on, family-friendly service projects, enjoy live music and refreshments, and hear words from local community leaders. There is no cost to attend this event, but guests are asks to bring a nonperishable food item to help “fill-the-truck” for the Urban Ministries of Wake County food pantry. activategood.org
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College football tailgating tips & tricks
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By Jennifer Wood North State Journal ollege football season is here and tailgate C preparation is upon us. Take
heed, your planning should go beyond making sure you sport your team colors. Know that there are a few must-haves you should go ahead and stow away in a container for the season. Some items you may already have in your automobile, and that’s great, but now is as good a time as ever to check for these essentials: a quality football for throwing (or two for that matter), jumper cables, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, sunscreen (replace if it is old), a poncho, antacids, and hand sanitizer. Go ahead and plan to arrive three to four hours early. This means make sure your provisions are solid. Plan your menu and do all of your prep work a day before, remembering to ice down those beverages. Add your own style by working in your team colors into the tablecloth or serving pieces. Step up your game by bringing along a signature cocktail—pre-mix at least one batch to start your tailgate guests off right. Make a good streaming playlist—sure, you may think people need to flip on the radio and hear the college football scores from around the nation, but they do not, they are checking their phones. Throw some old school tunes on there from when you were in college, and you can either embarrass your children or impress your friends with your lyrical knowledge. Either way, the game hasn’t even started and you are winning. Several schools have instituted new rules this season as to what kind of bags can be taken into the game. For example: A clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12“x 6” x 12” is the new rule for Carter-Finley Stadium. Check your school’s website for rules and regulations because that shoulder bag you feel matches perfectly may not be game legal and dumping everything out while you’re trying to make it inside to get to your seat for kickoff will not make for a fun way to start the day or evening. Go ahead and plan for a good postgame parking lot activity— something you held back pregame, like a cornhole board or horseshoes perhaps. If you are a diehard fan (and do try to be), when your team is winning or losing and you remain in your seat until the bitter end you might as well just chill in the lot for about an hour post game and let the “gotta-get-outta-here” folks go before you try to fight that traffic jam. Keep these tips in mind, stay safe out there, be a good sport, and enjoy a winning season whatever your team colors are!
Voices Contributors to this section this week include: Samantha Gratton Josh Hyatt Laura Ashley Lamm Alison Miller
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Educator and founding president of UNC Greensboro Charles McIver was born in what’s now Lee County. McIver studied at UNC Chapel Hill and worked at schools across North Carolina after graduating, developing a strong interest teacher education. As a leader at what’s now the North Carolina Education Association in the late 1880s, he advocated for the improvement of women’s education.
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Maria Beale Fletcher of Asheville became the first—and, so far, only— Miss North Carolina to be crowned Miss America. Born in June 1942, she was the oldest child of Charles Beale and Margaret Gatley Fletcher, a nationally touring dance duo. When she reached school age, her parents decided to settle in Asheville, where they founded and operated the Fletcher School of Dance and the Land of the Sky Civic Ballet.
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just a pinch made in the Spring came and you moved your beloved houseplants — be it your grandmother’s rooted fern you have cared for forever or that pachysandra you picked up last season at the local garden store. You cared enough to let them summer out of doors, but now fall is upon us and before you think to just grab and go and head back indoors with your houseplant brood, stop in the shade first and make a transition schedule. Why? Because it’s shocking to go from out to in. Give them a break in the shade and they will give your floor a break by not shedding as many leaves upon it. You can make the transition easier by slowly shortening the time they spend outside and upping their indoor time, bring them inside at night and take them back out during the day on repeat for at least two weeks until they are ready to stay inside permanently. Enjoy the change of season and the moving around it brings!
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Kite-flying: the perfect summer send-off
The Linn Cove Viaduct, part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, was completed in Avery County. Internationally recognized as an engineering marvel, the curved bridge spans 1,243 feet and hugs an environmentally sensitive area of Grandfather Mountain. Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
turn the page Back-to-school means back-toschool lunch packing and the struggle is real, so we turned to our friends at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva for a few helpful suggestions to make those boring lunch boxes look a little more appealing.
“Brown Bag Lunches for Kids: Healthy and High-Nutrition Lunch Recipes for Kids’ School Lunches” by Jessica Myers
“Best Lunch Box Ever: Ideas and Recipes for School Lunches Kids Will Love” by Katie Sullivan Morford
“The Best Homemade Kids’ Lunches on the Planet: Make Lunches Your Kids Will Love with More Than 200 Deliciously Nutritious Meal Ideas” by Laura Fuentes
“Beating the Lunch Box Blues: Fresh Ideas for Lunches on the Go!” by J. M. Hirsch
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Beech Mountain celebrated its 14th year of the Mile High Kite Festival on Sept. 3-4, 2016.
By Samantha Gratton North State Journal After a long and hot summer, it was time to feel the breeze atop one of North Carolina’s highest towns. Beech Mountain’s 14th annual Mile High Kite Festival was held Sept. 3-4, which meant two days full of kite-flying activities for all ages. Each day, the first 150 children (12 and younger) received complimentary kites. The wide, flat kites in a half-tunnel shape are easier to fly than traditional diamond-shaped kites. Kids could decorate them and add tails. At more than 5,000 feet in elevation, the meadow in the center of town allowed participants to fly their kites a mile above sea level. On Saturday, everyone was welcome to practice his or her kite-flying skills. Then on Sunday, the
experts joined in on the fun. Both the Richmond Air Force Kite Club and the Wings Across Carolina Kiting and Okra Society (WACKOS) gave kite-flying demonstrations. Bet you didn’t know you could join a group of kite fliers — but it is true! Both groups meet regularly to fly kites together, with the WACKOS based in the Charlotte area. “The festival weekend is a nice, fun way to end the summer,” said Calder Smoot, event coordinator. “Some people like to come out and fly a kite, while others just bring their chairs, have lunch and enjoy watching everyone fly their colors in the sky.” Additional festival attractions included face painting, bounce houses for children, and food vendors. New this year were drone demonstrations and a presentation about the history and usage of kites by Andy Sicard from Grandfather Mountain State Park.
“Some of my earliest summer memories are of picking blackberries and blueberries with my grandma, so to me, summertime has always been berry time. I love working with whiskey, so in trying to figure out how to have a whiskey cocktail on the menu while also incorporating those berry flavors, I came up with this take on a bourbon smash. The tartness of the lemon balances out the fruity juiciness of the blueberries, and they both play well with the toasty, vanilla notes of the bourbon. It’s a warm weather inspired cocktail, and it’s super easy-drinking. Lantern’s official cocktail christener Phil Morrison named the drink after a song by New Orleans jazz pianist Professor Longhair.” — Sarah Vickery, Lantern, Chapel Hill
Walk Right In 8-12 blueberries 2 sugar cubes ½ ounce fresh lemon juice 1 dash Angostura bitters 2 ounces bourbon
In a rocks glass, muddle blueberries, sugar cubes, lemon juice, and bitters. Pour bourbon over bottom of muddler to remove any blueberries, add ice, and stir.
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he waters of the Outer Banks have seen children at play, walkers along the beach, and fishermen at the ready with poles. Beneath the surface, stingrays sail by, fish swim in schools, and sharks meander through the waters. At the Roanoke Island Aquarium, visitors can explore what is down under with exhibits geared at diving beneath the surface. “Visiting the aquarium is a great way to learn about what is in North Carolina, how special these inhabitants are, and how to preserve the environment,” said Director Maylon White. “We offer a variety of experiences, a mix of animals, interactions, and educational activities – something for everyone.” Roanoke Island joins the North Carolina Aquariums in celebrating 40 years this September. Welcoming 300,000 guests annually, the aquarium underwent renovations this summer to provide new and expanded experiences for visitors. “It is important for us to update and connect with our visitors,” said Brian Postelle, public relations coordinator. “We want people to walk in, lose themselves, and be a part of this environment.” Visitors can get lost in the recreation of the USS Monitor, a shipwreck off the coast of North Carolina. Feeling as if one is sunk beneath the ocean, guests will discover the blue tang and red lionfish, moray eel, spadefish, lobster, and seahorses. From there visitors can move on to the Graveyard of the Atlantic, a 285,000-gallon tank that is home to sand tiger and sandbar sharks, as well as pools of fish like grouper, sheepshead, permit, and barracuda. “From ocean life to exotic birds, we offer amazing creature features showcasing reptiles, amphibians, and a rose hair tarantula,” said Educator Beth Harkness. Educational programs are plentiful from offering question and answer sessions with daily scuba divers to games of “Ocean Jeopardy” to the very popular Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (STAR) Center. The STAR Center offers visitors the opportunity to witness the work of more than 45 volunteers who are dedicated to saving, treating, and helping with the rehabili-
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Children can learn about all aspects of sea turtle conservation and preservation at the Star center, here they are observing a sea turtle surgery in progress.
“Visiting the aquarium is a great way to learn about what is in North Carolina, how special these inhabitants are, and how to preserve the environment. We offer a variety of experiences, a mix of animals, interactions, and educational activities — something for everyone.” The Nature Play area offers outdoor exploration along the nature trail.
— Director Maylon White.
into the Atlantic Ocean. There’s more than just sea creatures to explore—visiting the Seven Rivers Exhibit allows guests to discover the animals found in the seven rivers that feed into the Albemarle Sound. Alligators, a longnose gar, corn snakes, and kingsnakes can be found here. “Our exhibits are designed with a fun and educational tone,” said-
Postelle. “Museums, aquariums, and the zoo, no matter where you visit in North Carolina, we want to know how can we best make our visitors feel like part of the experience.” Visitors are invited to be a part of a special experience as the Roanoke Island Aquarium celebrates 40 years on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
tation so sea turtles can enter back into the waters. “Our guests spend a long time learning about sea turtles and leave with a greater appreciation for these creatures as they are able to visit the turtle hospital and see our patients in rehabilitation,” said White. More than 750 sea turtles have been cared for and released back
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timeless Celebrating Betty Lynn | Mount Airy
Left, Betty Lynn signs a photo of her and Don Knotts during her 90th birthday celebration at The Loaded Goat. Right, Betty Lynn watches a tribute to her from Ron Howard. Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou on “The Andy Griffith Show,” waits to blow out the candles on her cake as she celebrates her 90th birthday in Mount Airy on Monday, August 29.
A photo of Betty Lynn, right, with Andy Griffith, center, and Aneta Corsaut, left, hangs in The Andy Griffith Museum.
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orth Carolinians can name the characters one by one: Andy, Barney, Aunt Bee, Opie, Gomer, Floyd, Goober, Helen, Howard, Charlene, Otis, Ernest T., and of course, Thelma Lou. Fans can recall their favorite episodes from the goat who ate dynamite to the little bird Opie nursed back to health to the arrival of the singing Darlings from the mountains. “The Andy Griffith Show” has been on television for more than 50 years, and the town of Mayberry has resonated as a place where family dinners are valuable, kindness towards neighbors is expected, and church on Sundays is important. The characters have become beloved and iconic. “Mount Airy has adopted me, and it is the sweetest thing ever,” said Betty Lynn. “I go to the market and people go, ‘Are you Thelma Lou?’ I say, ‘yes’ and they hug me. They cry. All these emotions come up.” Mount Airy, the birthplace of Griffith, has embraced “The Andy Griffith Show,” its characters, and the adoration from fans. The streets are welcoming, the people are friendly, and the nostalgia is heartwarming. You’ll find the Andy Griffith Museum, The Loaded Goat restaurant, Barney’s Cafe, Floyd’s Barber Shop, Squad Car Tours, and many more. “I enjoy signing autographs and learning where my fans are from. Some can quote the show better than I can. It’s been a thrill – all of them are our audience. I meet them and answer their questions as best I can,” said Lynn. She greets each fan with a smile, a wave, a hug, or will even blow them a kiss. She is gracious to each and every one while taking the time to learn who they are. Lynn played the role of Thelma Lou, the lovable, friendly, and supportive girlfriend of Deputy Barney Fife, who was played by actor and comedian Don Knotts. She moved to Mount Airy in January of 2007, and the town has warmly adopted her as a native while North Carolina has embraced her as one of its own daughters. On August 29, she celebrated her 90th birthday as the community, fans, and friends came together in her honor. Autograph signings were held at the Andy Griffith Museum; the Surry Arts Council unveiled the Betty Lynn Exhibit; dinner and birthday cake were had at the Loaded Goat; the movie “June Bride,” which stars Lynn and Betty Davis, was presented; and there was even a video tribute from Ron Howard. Lt. Gov. Dan Forest presented Lynn with the North Carolina’s highest honor, the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. “It is wonderful all this has happened to me on my 90th birthday, and people have come from all over to celebrate,” said Lynn. “I don’t know how you say thank you to all this.” The exhibit contains the outfit from Lynn’s USO Camp Shows; a script from her film, “June Bride;” a rhinestone-studded mirror that was a gift from Don Knotts and much more, as it gives viewers a glimpse into her life. “I loved being on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ – those were the happiest days of my life,” said Lynn. Knotts and Lynn had a friendship outside of the show and continued after the show’s run ended. “He was actually very quiet, nothing like Barney Fife. In later years, Don and I would have dinner, and his wife, Francey, would join us. Don would sit quietly and smile while Francey and I would talk and talk,” said Lynn. “He was as sweet as can be.” Lynn still watches episodes of the show and takes pride in the fact that generations after its original airing have done the same. “Children today can learn a lot from this show,” said Lynn. “The longer I live here, the more I see what Andy [Griffith] drew from this area. I’m so grateful to be here.” “It touches my heart. People who care about the show mean so much because I care about the show,” she added. “I think it’s the best thing ever on television, and I hope it never goes off. I loved the show, cared about it, and am emotionally attached to it.” Both Betty Lynn and Thelma Lou are delightful, charming, wholesome, and adored. And while Barney continues to love Thelma Lou, North Carolina continues to love Betty Lynn.
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Above, Betty Lynn, center, who played Thelma Lou on “The Andy Griffith Show,” talks with identical twins Carroll and Harold Alexander, of Stony Point, as they help her celebrate her 90th birthday. Right top, Ben Currin, left, of Mount Airy, Shelby Setliff, center, of Beckley, West Virginia, and Kenny Arrington, right, of Mooresville, sing “Happy Birthday” to Betty Lynn. Right bottom, A flag flies over Main Street in Mount Airy.
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Joeveo | Wake Forest “It was very strange to have gone through all these years and years of struggle and finally have the thing in my hand.” — Dean Verhoeven
By Josh Hyatt North State Journal
Dean Verhoeven works on a Joeveo Temperfect mug in the basement of his house in Wake Forest. Verhoeven has spent over 20 years perfecting a mug that will keep liquids at the perfect temperature.
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ou roast the coffee beans. Grind them. Pour through perfectly heated water. Then … you wait. Whether or not you obsess over this process or pay someone else to do portions of it for you, you can craft the perfect cup of coffee and still miss it all. Why? Temperature. The magic range between your coffee (or tea) being too hot or too cold to complete the perfect beverage consuming ritual is slim. A scientist and engineer in Wake Forest spent more than 15 years trying to expand that window of time as long as possible. In 2011, Dean Verhoeven nailed it. “It was very strange to have gone through all these years and years of struggle and finally have the thing in my hand and finally be able to put water in it and measure how well it works and then after that put coffee in it and see how well it works,” he said. “It’s just amazing. I can make a cup of coffee in the morning and set it on the shelf over there and go to my yoga class and come back and pick it up, and it’s still the perfect temperature. And that’s just surprises me every time. Even now.” The idea is simple. The Temperfect mug, as it is currently called, has an insulated layer filled with a phase-change material that absorbs excess heat from the liquid you pour into the mug, bringing the beverage down to an ideal drinking temperature. The proprietary Temperfect insulation then slowly releases the heat back into the liquid, maintaining that ideal temperature for hours. But there was one problem. The ultimate prototype was made by hand in Verhoeven’s machine shop, which made it expensive and time-consuming to create each one. “My idea was I wanted to make something that anybody could afford, and you could just order online and it wasn’t exorbitantly expensive,” he said. With the fundamentals nailed
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down, Verhoeven created a Kickstarter campaign to make a cheaper version for consumers. In 2013, Verhoeven was negotiating with manufacturers to craft the Kickstarter rewards when he met Logan Maxwell through local innovator, Aly Khalifa. Maxwell, a chemical engineering graduate of NC State University, reached the same basic idea as Verhoeven while working on his senior design project during the 2012-2013 academic year. When Maxwell met Verhoeven through Khalifa after graduation, he asked Verhoeven if he needed help. To his surprise, Verhoeven said yes. And thus Joeveo, their company, was born, along with its first product, the Temperfect mug. Fast forward about six months and the Kickstarter campaign began at the end of November 2013. After 10 days, it had raised over $15,000. When the fundraiser ended on New Year’s Day, 4,903 backers had provided Verhoeven and Maxwell with nearly $270,000 toward their $23,500 goal. After two and a half years of hard work and delays from trying to get parts manufactured affordably overseas, thousands of mugs and parts now flood the basement
of Verhoeven’s home turned mug factory. In true entrepreneurial spirit, Verhoeven and Maxwell now work full time, along with a handful of part-time helpers, to assemble the mugs. The overall process has been efficiently worked down to just a few minutes using tools invented by Verhoeven to assemble the mugs and install his and Maxwell’s proprietary Temperfect insulation to every double vacuum insulated mug. As of our interview in the middle of August, Joeveo had produced and shipped roughly 1,000 of its mugs for its Kickstarter funders, with another 5,000 left to assemble for its original backers. After that, the duo has another 1,5002,000 orders beyond the Kickstarter campaign to fill, with more trickling in every day. They are still taking orders at joeveo.com and expect future orders to ship in the first quarter of 2017. “There are other things on the market that can do the same thing but nothing with the simplicity and elegance of this design,” Maxwell said. “So what the customers are going to end up receiving, what all our backers are getting, is a mug that in its entirety was developed by Dean, essentially.”
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Women at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church grab handfuls of dough to make Kourambiethes cookies on Wednesday, August 31 in preparation for the Raleigh Greek Festival.
GATHER from page C1 She has many secrets for this cookie and if you sit with her long enough she will share them. For instance, with the clove, “We used to place a clove in the center, but people didn’t know what to do with it, chew it, spit it out. It adds another layer of flavor—but we leave that out now.” Capetanos moved here 57 years ago, and in addition to helping with the baking prep she will be on hand at the festival to volunteer. Greek coffee is her domain. She said, “Come and see me on Saturday night, I work at the Kafenion, we have hot demitasse and cold frappe.” Then there is Beba Zevgolis who manages baking for the festival. Zevgolis is watching everything going on in the room while also tracking the ingredients used on her Kourambiethes folder because she places the orders for what goes into these goodies. She seems to be
Ingredients for Kourambiethes cookies sit in the kitchen at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church .
everywhere all at once. One minute she is separating pastry cups for the cookies, and the next, she is at the scaling table overseeing the work. Along the wall is a group of
women in charge of making sure each cookie is exactly the same size—1.70 ounces to be exact. And they are, because as volunteer scalers Sharon Willard and Elhaim
A Javabliss Joeveo Temperfect mug sits in Dean Verhoeven’s basement in Wake Forest where the mugs are assembled.
Flaherty agreed, “Beba will come and show us if we aren’t right.” The time and dedication that goes into getting these baked goods exact for the public is obvious from batter to sift. Adjacent to tables queued up for weighing and shaping the cookies are three long tables lined up, topped with baker’s paper and a snow scene of powdered sugar awaiting the finished product for topping. “We’ll powder the cookies, place them in their pastry cups, put them in their labeled trays, and then cover them with plastic wrap away from prying hands,” Zevgolis says with a wink. “And tomorrow when we are finished with these we’ll come back and prepare the almond cookies with chocolate.” Clearly a nonstop whirling dervish of activity right up until the event, the festival is run entirely by volunteers from 6 years old to well over 60. The preparations began in earnest in June. “We do take January through March off,” said Sydney Langford with a laugh. This act of faith has raised over $150,000 for Habitat for Humanity since its inception. The festival runs for three days, September 9-11 at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds. In that space they have plenty of room for all of the activities, from the specialty dinner meals where you can experience oven roasted lamb shank followed by a treat from the pastry shop— perhaps a baklava sundae. “You can spend the entire day, eat a meal and enjoy the marketplace, see traditional dancing and cooking demonstrations,” Leona Owen effusively shared in the kitchen with the next generation of women volunteering. Quickly pointing out that her friend in the kitchen, Penny Gallins’ son would be cooking at the festival she added, “The men love him cooking with them, he’s great.” This church family is sharing their culture, feeding a community while raising money for charity and passing on traditions to the next generation.
The 35th Annual Raleigh Greek Festival Friday, September 9 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Saturday, September 10 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. raleighgreekfestival.com
Tickets General Admission: $3.00 Seniors & ages 13-18: $2.00 Children under 13: Free *Free admission passes can be printed from the website
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Greek food and pastries, marketplace shopping, taverna with Greek beer and wine, live music and dancing, cooking demos, and children’s activities *A portion of the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity
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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Carmen Cassidy and James A. Cassidy (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Carmen Cassidy) to Cindy Roberts & Amy E. Johnson, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of July, 2007, and recorded in Book 012681, Page 02469, in Wake 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 Wake 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 Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on September 19, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 3, Gordon Place Subdivision, as shown on Book of Maps 1995, Page 1423, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8021 Hinton Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina.
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Terence Coleman to Gurley & Cookson, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of September, 2007, and recorded in Book 22878, Page 1, and Modification in Book 29273, Page 210, in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg 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 Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on September 13, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 62 of Berewick, Phase 5B, Map 2 (Village at Evanton Phase 3), as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 46, at Page 361 (incorrectly referred to previously as Map Book 46, at Page 401) in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7106 Evanton Loch Road, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Frank Dawson, (Frank Dawson, deceased) (Heirs of Frank Dawson: Tamara Denise Pittman aka Tamara Pittman, Latisha Harris, Angela Farmer, Brenda Watson and Unknown Heirs of Frank Dawson) to Charles P. Farris, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of July, 1996, and recorded in Book 1596, Page 309, in Wilson 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 Wilson 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 Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on September 13, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wilson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: That certain lot on the Easterly side of Mill Street and the Southerly side of Selma Street and being Lot No. 26 as shown by that certain map recorded in Map Book 6, Page 17, Wilson County Registry, being the very same property conveyed to Lloyd Marvin Edwards, Jr. and wife, Berta Lucas Edwards by deed recorded in Book 495, Page 397, Wilson County Registry. See Also deed dated February 9, 1962 by Lloyd Marvin Edwards, Jr. and wife, Berta Lucas Edwards to J.H. Rosser and wife, Berta Rosser and recorded in Book 791, Page 588, Wilson County Registry. Being the very same property conveyed in Deed dated September 19, 1995 by Sonia Lamm West and James A. West, Co-Executors of the Estate of Berta L. Rosser and recorded in Book 1565, Page 458, Wilson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 811 Selma Street, Wilson, North Carolina.
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Leah M. Needham to Ivey & Eggleston, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of February, 2015, and recorded in Book RE 2430, Page 1184, in Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on September 13, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lots 28-33 and Lot 102 of Joe S. Hight Subdivision as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 95, Randolph County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1442 Hight Street, Asheboro, 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 SingleFamily 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: 1188573 (FC.FAY)
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 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: 1167912 (FC.FAY)
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: 1177172 (FC.FAY)
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 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: 1186221 (FC.FAY)
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