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Eastern NC cleans up and braces for Matthew By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Residents in Cumberland County are cleaning up after a week heavy rains and flooding led to evacuations and school closings. “While we have not yet had any requests for state assistance, we stand ready to provide whatever support is needed to respond to this latest emergency,” said Gov. Pat McCrory. McCrory and State Emergency Management officials say they are watchig the situation closely as Cumberland and Sampson counties watch for dam failures and rising water. Fayetteville and Cumberland County officials say “several hundred” people will need to be evacuated if a dam in the area is breached. If this does happen, water is expected to rise over Highway 301 and Interstate 95. More than 20 streets have been affected by flooding in Fayetteville. Currently, Rhodes Pond Dam in Godwin is breached on one side and water is overtopping the dam. State officials are warning of a complete dam failure. In Hoke County, officials have already reported a dam failure on a small lake known as Over Lake. Cumberland County and Fort Bragg closed schools on Friday. Hoke County operated on a two-hour delay. On Thursday, Fayetteville Mayor Nat Robertson signed an emergency declaration for heavy flooding.

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that picked President Barack Obama in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2012, N.C. has gone from blue to red to purple and is widely considered to be ground zero in the 2016 presidential election. As North Carolinians consider their role in what is being billed as the election of a lifetime, the North State Journal is launching a project that elevates the statewide conversation on the issues that most directly impact our communities. In our five-part series, we will examine the state economy, education, health care, and the civil and judicial climate of North Carolina. This week we begin with a picture of just who we are as a state.

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CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte police department issued 95 arrest warrants Friday in connection with the city’s recent riots. Protests over the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott turned to property damage, looting and violence in Charlotte last week, leading to a state of emergency and city-wide curfew. Police say 82 people have already been apprehended and authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying others. “These arrests are largely due to the countless hours of video surveillance and tireless work from investigators to bring these suspects to justice,” the CMPD statement said. The arrests are the latest in the Charlotte saga that has triggered criticism of Mayor Jennifer Roberts’ handling of the investigation and violence in the Queen City. On Wednesday, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) demanded the mayor release complete police videos of the shooting, accusing her of secrecy and attempting to deflect responsibility for the chaos. “Let me be clear — Mayor Jennifer Roberts has a moral obligation to the citizens of Charlotte to release all police videos related to the Keith Scott incident immediately,” said Berger. “First she botched her city’s response to last week’s riots — from initially brushing off Gov. Pat McCrory’s multiple offers of state resources, like the National Guard, to ignoring repeated calls from her community and the press for transparency and answers.”

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North Carolina recently replaced Georgia as the nation’s ninth largest economy and is ranked as the 10th fastest-growing economy in the nation. Those rankings, along with consistently being among the top places in the country to live and start a business, have led to an influx of newbies to the Old North State that has changed the social dynamics, politics and even food of the state. The importance of North Carolina in the 2016 elections is not lost on either party, with a dozen interest groups from outside the state pouring an estimated $4 million into the governor’s race and at least one nominee from the presidential race here every week. A state

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istorically and predominantly a rural, Christian state, N.C. this year topped 10 million residents, doubling the state’s population since 1980. The boom is driven mostly by rapidly growing pockets of urbanism where universities and high-tech industry have drawn crowds of young, active people and Northerners seeking the Carolina pace of life, beautiful landscapes and business-friendly environment.

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Religion Just more than three-quarters of the state population reports to be Christian, compared to 70 percent nationwide. Twenty percent of North Carolinians are atheist, agnostic or nonreligious. Approximately onethird of millennials say they do not associate with any faith.

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N.C.’s population skews slightly older, with 22 percent of people under 18, compared to 25 percent nationwide. Twelve percent of Americans are over age 65, while 15 percent of North Carolinians are. There are 100,000 more millennials in N.C. than baby boomers, but nearly 200,000 people over 80.

N.C. has the third largest military population of any state, with 2 percent participation. Approximately 1.3 percent are active duty or reserves, compared to 0.5 percent of the total U.S. population. N.C. is home to seven installations that represent 10 percent of the economy, 540,000 jobs, and $48 billion in gross state product.

Half of one percent of North Carolinians are transgender. Approximately 2.7 percent of N.C. residents consider themselves to be lesbian, gay or bisexual. All of these figures are in line with national statistics.

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CHARLOTTE from page A1 His comments follow an angry Charlotte city council meeting on Monday where more than 100 people packed the meeting room calling for Roberts’ and police chief Kerr Putney’s resignations. Some of the demonstrators refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the meeting, others heckling and chanting. The public comment period went on for two hours as

the mayor called for quiet in the group several times. “You don’t deserve to be mayor of this fine city,” said Charlotte resident Henry Lee to Roberts in the meeting. “You are on the verge bringing this city to its knees.” The controversy over the shooting and the city’s partial release of body camera video added fuel to the national debate about police tactics when dealing with African-American men. Scott

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dates, Republicans began to make significant headway at the state level in 2010. Republican Gov. Pat RALEIGH — Donald Trump or McCrory took the Executive Manone of his adult children have been sion in 2012 and voters sent a main N.C. 15 times since he won the jority of Republicans to the General Carol oli h Cartime 2012 was thertfirst Republican nomination. Hillary i rth Assembly. conClinton or one of her family mem- the in a century that Republicans the bers have come 10 times. From trolled both chambers of the N.C. vote 2016 legislature. Asheville to Wilmington, thevote can- 2016 While Republicans focused on didates have drawn crowds, samBattleground Battleground pled barbecue, and toured farms, party goals like reducing state State State factories and trendy boutiques. debt, cutting taxes and job development, some of N.C.‘s undeniable the issues proved influence on the a C r oli rth c ont r o v e r s i a l , next resident of the sparking weekly the White House protests, dubbed has made navote 2016 “Moral Monday,” tional headlines, on voter ID, imalong with FlorBattleground migration and ida, Ohio and State other issues. Still, Pennsylvania. voters re-elected “The outcome is uncertain. It’s not clear who is an overwhelming majority of those going to win,” said Andrew Taylor, Republican lawmakers in 2014. Taylor says a key factor in the professor of political science at NC State University. “We are a largish party power shift and the rural/urstate and 15 electoral votes are im- ban divide is the nationalization of portant in getting to 270. There the parties. Rather than the tradiaren’t that many large states out tional Southern conservative values there where the outcome is unclear.” that dictated both parties, they are Seen as a ‘purple state,’ North now looking more like their nationCarolina picked Mitt Romney for al counterparts. “The N.C. Democratic Party president in 2012, but in 2008 they chose Barack Obama. However, now looks like Democratic parties Obama’s win in the Old North State in different parts of the country,” that year was the first for a Demo- said Taylor. “In the past it had a cratic president since Jimmy Carter reputation of being pragmatic, of being business friendly. This is the in 1976. “There was a breakthrough in party of people like Jim Hunt. But 1972, down the ballot; that’s the now it’s rather like the Democratic year Jesse Helms was elected to the party elsewhere, more to the left on Senate, Holshouser became gover- economic issues than the old North nor, but it was really tough for the Carolina Democratic Party, more Republicans to do well in the state interested in identity politics than until in the 1980s and 1990s,” said traditionally the party was here.” According to Taylor, the state Taylor. “Republicans couldn’t break through down ballot in N.C. Dem- Democratic Party is adopting the ocrats here were a traditional par- national model of having the social ty and strong organization, but at and advocacy groups with which the national level Democrats were they identify shape their stance. running candidates that were too Meanwhile Republicans are adjustliberal for many North Carolinians, ing to their growth, and consequent including many North Carolina internal conflicts. “Its success has led it to become Democrats.” After decades of focusing on bigger and more internally dibuilding a party organization, rais- verse, so you have the battle going ing money and recruiting candi- on within the Republican Party as

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and the officer who shot him were both African-American. Details about Scott’s past also came to light this week. A protective order filed by his wife in 2015 claimed he assaulted her and her 8-year-old child, threatening to kill them with a gun. Texas police also confirmed in 2002 he was sentenced to seven years in prison after being convicted of shooting a man. The records complicated the arguments but did little to quell public calls for a

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“Right here in North Carolina, the very mean-spirited, wrong-headed decision made by your legislature and governor to pass and sign House Bill 2 has hurt this state,” said Clinton at a Raleigh rally Wednesday.

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“Crime and violence is an attack on the poor and will never be accepted in a Trump administration,” said Donald Trump following the unrest in Charlotte.

you do elsewhere,” he said. “The economic conservatives who are perhaps more liberal on social issues, but interested in low regulation, low tax, fiscal responsibility. Then you have social and religious conservatives who may be more populist on economic issues, but consider themselves to be Republican because of issues like the role of religion in public life.” While the party shifts lead many to call N.C. “purple,” those who know it well say that the urban areas of the state are solidly blue, while the rural is solidly red. That has not gone unnoticed as the campaigns have searched for their sweet spot here. Clinton has stayed in Raleigh, Charlotte and the Triad, focusing on social issues, lower tuition and H.B. 2., and Trump fills county

leadership change in the city. In the wake of the controversy, Roberts called for the reversal of the body camera law that went into effect Saturday. The statewide body camera law allows citizens to petition a judge to force release of police body camera footage, even if the local authorities refuse or only release part of it, as the Charlotte police did last week. Roberts said in an op-ed in the Charlotte Observer that its implementation should

centers in the eastern, more rural and conservative parts of the state with talk of better trade deals and law and order. Both parties see opportunity and landmines in the recent unrest in Charlotte and have, as a result, stayed away from the city this week. Democrats are using the shooting and conflict over a state body cameras law to talk about civil injustice and police overreach. Republicans see the riots as an example of lawlessness and a chance to reassure voters with strength and leadership. With early voting in N.C. starting in a few weeks, political strategists from all the campaigns will keep a close eye on the events and polls in N.C. and work a game plan to get their candidate in front of as many voters as possible.

be stopped because it would hurt the city’s efforts “[to earn] back the trust of communities that for too long have been underserved and mistreated.” As the city spent the week cleaning up from the demonstrations and trying to find a solutions to public concerns, Justin Carr, who was shot in the head during the riot, was laid to rest on Wednesday. Police have charged 21-year-old Rayquan Borum in connection with the shooting.

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BUSINESS & ECONOMY “They are an extremely dedicated group. They are out there whether it is 100 degrees or whether it is 0 degrees. They are out there getting the lights on in all kinds of inclement weather.” Dale Lambert, master of ceremonies and CEO of Randolph EMC

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Gov. Pat McCrory talks farming and flooding at the Ag Rally in Kenansville, N.C., on Sept. 29.

Top 8 industries drive NC economic engine By Jeff Moore North State Journal RALEIGH — From tobacco and textiles to banking and biotechnology, our economy has transformed itself over the decades while maintaining the character that embodies the Old North State. Still, extensive transportation systems, a skilled and educated workforce, and a capital friendly environment endure in aiding the state’s growth of industry today. While many of the attributes that have helped grow the world’s 23rd largest economy live on, political considerations also remain a top business concern.. As we approach the 2016 elections, the top North Carolina industries naturally face the largest exposure to any dramatic shift in the political winds. The more things change, the more they stay the same, and agriculture is still a dominant industry. In a testament to both it’s economic and political relevance, a rally dedicated to it’s importance was held Thursday in Kenansville headlined by Gov. Pat McCrory, legislative leaders, and Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler. Contributing $84 billion to the the state’s gross domestic production, North Carolina leads the nation in production of tobacco and sweet potatoes, and enjoys runner-up status in poultry, turkeys, hogs and Christmas trees. In 2014, the state exported more than $4 billion in agricultural goods. Furniture is still a strong point in North Carolina too, boasting the largest furniture manufacturer trade show in the world. And North Carolina sports the largest textile mill industry in the country with companies like Hanes Brands and Burlington Industries employing ore than 30,000 people in the state. A low-tax environment, extensive transportation systems, competitive labor costs, a skilled and educated workforce, and the deep-water ports of Wilmington and Morehead City are all factors aiding the growth of these traditional industries, but also essential to the development of North Carolina’s newest industry clusters. Randy Ramsey, owner and founder of Jarrett Bay Boatworks of Beaufort, North Carolina exists at the intersection of the traditional and modern. A former charter boat captain, Ramsey built his first custom fishing boat in the 1980s, and his company, now one of North Carolina’s most successful marine businesses, combines the Down East heritage of boat building with the advanced manufacturing that undergirds so many of our state’s industries. When it comes to the election, Ramsay believes the economics cross all of the State’s industries, both old and new.

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Justin Francis of Roanoke EC scales a 20-foot pole to rescue the 105-pound dummy, “Kool,” during the N.C. Cooperatives’ 15th biennial Pole Top Rescue competition Tuesday in Raleigh.

N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler meets with farmers at the Ag Rally in Kenansville, N.C. on Sept. 29.

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“I think you could correlate us to any industry, to be honest with you,” said Ramsey about the boat building industry. “In this election we’re looking for people who understand the need for growth and the need for fulltime jobs in our communities, and the stability of manufacturing in North Carolina.” Taxes, Ramsay said, were an important factor in any business endeavor. “The corporate and personal taxes being lowered has helped stimulate the economy, I believe, and put more money back into businesses’ pockets so they can continue to grow,” said Ramsay. As recently as Wednesday, the state was voted most improved since 2013 by the nonpartisan Tax Foundation in its State Business Tax Climate Index. North Carolina is also home to the nation’s second largest financial center. Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo and First Citizens Bank are a few of the major financial companies that have major operations in the state. New leading industries like information technology have been thriving in recent years. The sector growth of 26 percent since 2010 gives North Carolina the second fastest growing IT industry in the country, according the the Economic Development

Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). The industry, including the likes of Apple, Facebook and Google, employs more than 126,000 people statewide, sourcing much of its workforce from the state’s leading universities. The well of educated workers from the universities and community colleges also staff companies like BASF and Biogen, two leaders in the state’s maturing biotechnology sector. The same can be said for the automotive and heavy machinery industry that utilizes customized training at community colleges across the state to augment a 30,000-plus workforce that has helped the industry grow 32 percent since 2011, according to EDPNC. Finally, North Carolina’s leading industry is aerospace and defense, with more than 180 companies, such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Spirit Aerosystems, leveraging the state’s outsized military installations footprint, and reapplying the ample training and skills of exiting service members in the private sector. Though this mix of old and new industry dominates the state’s growing economic output, the places North Carolinians are working give a slightly different perspective of which industries hit closest to home for many. Retail and trade companies like Wal-Mart and Lowe’s Home Improvement make up four of the top 10 private employers in the state. Manufacturing doesn’t even make the top 10. Other jobs leaders include banking giants like Wells Fargo and BB&T and healthcare networks like WakeMed Health and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical. Considering all of this, North Carolina voters may have a unique political perspective based on our mix of employers and leading industries, and thus could guide this them as the state navigates the course toward election day.

Power play: Linemen work their way to the top By Liz Moomey North State Journal RALEIGH — In less than five minutes, linemen have to radio for help, grab their equipment, suit up, climb an electric pole, save a 105-pound dummy named Kool and perform CPR to remain qualified. At the 15th biennial Pole Top Rescue Competition Sept. 27, 25 linemen were tested on their safety and rescue skills. Kenny Simmons of Pee Dee Electric in Wadesboro won the competition with a time of 1:39.31, winning $1,000. Cory Lawrence of Wake EMC said he has enjoyed participating in the competition to improve his lineman skills. “You can learn something from these guys if you just watch,” Lawrence said. “I’ve learned just little tricks of how they put their straps on and their hooks — all kinds of tricks.” According to Dale Lambert, who was the master of ceremonies and is CEO of Randolph EMC, the technique of the linemen putting on their boots on can make a huge difference. Lawrence received a time of 2:20.5 during the competition. “That’s a pretty good time for me personally,” Lawrence said. “My main thing is no penalties. I try to have a clean run. The first year I came out here I had two

flooding from page A1 “Fayetteville has had a remarkable amount of rainfall,” said Robertson. “It doesn’t matter how good our storm drains are, we can’t keep up with the capacity. No city in America could keep up with this storm.” Efforts to clear drains and roads began Wednesday evening. Officials have urged residents to stay off the roads and not make any unnecessary trips. Homes were evacuated in West Fayetteville beginning Thursday as water levels began to rise up to an inch inside the homes. The

penalties, so that’s my focus now.” Lambert said safety has become more important for linemen over the years, and linemen receive penalties in the competition for not following the correct procedure. “Safety has become much more prominent than it was many years ago when I started,” Lambert said. “We have much better safety equipment than what was available in the past, and our safety regulations are adhered to much more than they were in years past. Safety has become much more paramount.” He said maintaining safety can can prevent the person they are rescuing from getting an additional injury or injuring themselves. The linemen had to take off their spiked boots before performing CPR on Kool. Lambert said another goal of the event is to show the commitment of the linemen. “I hope they see the dedication of our line person and all the co-op employees,” Lambert said. “They are an extremely dedicated group. They are out there whether it is 100 degrees or whether it is 0 degrees. They are out there getting the lights on in all kinds of inclement weather.” The 26 electric cooperatives provide power to about 2.5 million people in 93 North Carolina counties, predominately in rural areas.

city opened emergency shelters to assist displaced residents. The Smith Recreation Center and the Spring Lake Recreation Center opened to residents on Thursday. The Red Cross of Fayetteville deployed its volunteers, food and water to the shelters. Emergency management officials are working to deal with the current situation while keeping an eye on major Hurricane Matthew currently churning through the Caribbean. Matthew is projected to be over Florida by Tuesday and potentially off of the coast of North Carolina by Thursday of next week.

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By Emily Roberson North State Journal his election cycle has elevated North Carolina to the national stage, cast as a central player in not only the battle for the White House, but also as a microcosm of the realities faced by small and large communities all across our country. As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton visit the state on an almost weekly rotation, our gubernatorial and Senate races are receiving national attention from both news pundits and party operatives because of the many ways North Carolina reflects the demographic nuances of this national moment. The rural/urban divide is an undeniable central theme in 2016. While nearly two-thirds of North Carolina’s population is centered around its six largest cities located in the middle third of the state, 80 of the state’s 100 counties are classified as rural. This is a significant spread both demographically and historically, as North Carolina has seen its 20th century mainstays, manufacturing and agriculture, decline over the last 40 years, resulting in rising unemployment, lower incomes and higher poverty in once-vibrant rural small towns across the state. At the same time, our urban and metropolitan centers — Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington and Raleigh — have seen their populations swell from the influx of out-of-state residents looking for lower taxes, as well as a lower cost of living, and jobs in academia and the technology and health care industries which are shaping our state today. Also, retirees attracted to our beautiful geography and moderate climate are a growing segment in our metro areas. Throughout the last century, North Carolina’s rural economy has largely been shaped by farming and textile manufacturing, and many of its small towns grew from and thrived around these endeavors. With the industrial growth in China and countries in Latin America, however, many North Carolina textile and furniture manufacturers have moved their operations overseas or closed their doors for good, often creating a ripple effect on local economies as residents move to find other employment, drying up businesses, resources and opportunities that even state and federal dollars have been slow to repair. On the agricultural front, North Carolina’s chicken and hog farms have faced more recent financial and environmental challenges; however, N.C. remains the largest tobacco producer in the United States, and is seeing a revitalization of niche industries developing around organic and local products, as well as craft, small-batch brewing and spirits. This all translates into an interesting and often complicated political landscape. Voter demographics are typically easy to trace along this rural/urban divide, with more fiscally and socially conservative voters concentrated in rural areas, and more liberal, Democrat-leaning voters in the urban and metropolitan centers. While this is true to a large degree, as evidenced by Trump’s rural visits and Clinton’s metro presence, our state is truly unique because of the growing middle demographic, city/suburban, with newer populations of non-native North Carolinians who bring with them their own regional politics that have begun to shape our state in a profound way. This is the true battleground for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton in North Carolina, and a key metric that will likely be the big takeaway in 2016.

$$$ Union County: $65,893

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80 of 100 counties classified as “rural” (< 250 people per square mile)

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14 counties are “city/suburban” (250-750 people per square mile) 6 counties are “urban” (>750 people per square mile)

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west TEDxAsheville sells out in one day Buncombe County TED is a 26-year old nonprofit dedicated to spreading ideas and knowledge. Eight speakers are expected converge in downtown Asheville Oct. 4 and talk about “Community and Transformation.” The event sold out in a day. The last TEDxAsheville was held in January 2015. Event organizer Ron Hoffman said TEDx restricts ticket sales to 100, but he wanted to keep the ticket prices low at $25, unlike other TEDx events costing as much as $100 per ticket. Mountain Xpress

Former sheriff’s deputy charged with murder Ashe County A grand jury indicted a former Ashe County sheriff’s deputy on Sept. 26 on charges of second-degree murder and assault for the shooting death of Dallas Shatley. Joshua Franklin Hopkins was charged with second-degree murder and

assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and inflicting serious bodily injury. Hopkins had been working for the Carter County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee, where he is from. On July 8, 2015, deputies responded to a disturbance call, where they encountered Shatley. Shatley was shot and later pronounced dead at a hospital that day. Watauga Democrat

Blue Ridge Parkway acquires 208 acres McDowell County On Sept. 27, the Foothills Conservancy land trust announced it had acquired 1.6 miles of scenic land on the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 323 to 325. The land was purchased from the Moody family. William S. Moody and his wife, Louise, have owned Bear Den Campground for 70 years. While the parkway has plenty of scenic vistas, the 208-acres range from Bear Den Overlook, between Linville Falls and Gillsepie Gap. Asheville Citizen-Times

*Median income in North Carolina: $46,693

piedmont Duke nurse fights breast cancer with music Durham County About seven months ago, Daniel Nickels, a nurse at Duke Hospital, lost his aunt to breast cancer and said he felt “powerless to help.” Nickels has been part of the musical group Leeward Fate for years, but now he’s stepping out as a solo artist and preparing to launch his first album, with all proceeds going to breast cancer research at Duke. Nickels said it’s part of his “Album for a Cure” campaign. ABC 11

Deputy dies after being struck by vehicle Forsyth County The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office announced Sept. 28 Deputy Sheriff John Thomas Isenhour passed away following a vehicle crash. Isenhour was struck by a vehicle at the entrance to Tanglewood Park Sept. 18 during the annual Tour to Tanglewood Bike Race. Prior to his employment as a sheriff’s deputy, Isenhour served in the U.S. Marines for 17 years. North State Journal

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Duke Energy purchase to close Monday Mecklenburg County Duke Energy said it expects to close on its $4.9 billion purchase of Piedmont Natural Gas on Monday. The two Charlottebased companies view this as an opportunity to expand their investments in natural gas infrastructure, centered on pipelines and storage. The acquisition was announced almost a year ago, and over the last few month both companies have been fighting for regulatory approval of the deal. Duke will acquire Piedmont’s 1 million customer base in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Charlotte Observer

east Wrightsville Beach school among best in U.S. New Hanover County Federal education leaders named Wrightsville Beach Elementary among the nation’s best schools. U.S. Secretary of Education John King announced the Department of Education’s list of 2016 National Blue Ribbon School marking Wrightsville Beach Elementary as one of the finest. The annual award honors schools with high performance or schools that have made strides to close the achievement gap. During the 2015-2016 academic year, the school earned an “A” on its N.C. Department of Public Instruction School Report Card. Wilmington StarNews

New Bern employee faces embezzlement charges Craven County An employee of Craven Tire on Highway 70 East in New Bern has been charged with embezzling 800 new tires from 2015 to 2016, investigators said. Timothy Tart, 48, of 1514 Park Ave., was also charged

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State Sen. Hartsell indicted on 14 felony counts by FBI in campaign finance bust By Jeff Moore North State Journal

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with three counts of obtaining property by false pretenses by the Craven County Sheriff’s Department. He was arrested and released on an undisclosed bond.

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Hertford County Sheriff retires after 35 years Hertford County Hertford County Sheriff Juan Vaughan completed his last day of duty Oct. 1. After 35 years in law enforcement and serving 18 of those years as sheriff, Vaughan retired. “I will miss serving the citizens of this county as well as the county administration,” he said. State Rep. Howard Hunter III presented Vaughan with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, North Carolina’s highest honor. Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald

RALEIGH — Mere months after his indictment by a grand jury in Wake County, state Sen. Fletcher L. Hartsell Jr. (R-Concord) was indicted Tuesday on 14 federal charges including misuse of campaign funds and money laundering. Each of the felony charges carry the potential for a $500,000 fine and 20 years in prison. While Hartsell’s Wake County charges were limited to three counts of falsifying campaign finance reports, the federal charges are more extensive. Altogether, the longest serving current state senator faces five counts of mail fraud, three counts of wire fraud and six counts of money laundering. The indictment alleges that from 2007 to 2015 Hartsell spent campaign funds on personal expenses, such as vacations, attending Broadway shows, paying for his granddaughter’s birthday party, lawn care and credit card bills. All told, more than $200,000 of campaign funds were spent improperly over the nine-year period. According to the indictment, Hartsell committed mail fraud when he sent knowingly false campaign finance

reports to the State Board of Elections (SBOE); wire fraud when he electronically requested campaign contributions; and money laundering when he transferred campaign funds to the accounts of his law firm and real estate company. The FBI’s special agent in charge, John Strong, said that if legislators abuse the powers granted to them by voters, the agency will do everything in its power to hold those legislators accountable. “Confidence in the integrity of our elected officials is essential and is at the heart of our democracy,” said Strong. “To be elected to serve in public office is an unmistakable privilege, not an opportunity to fraudulently enrich oneself using a position of trust.” The charges may have other state legislators taking a second look at their campaign fund spending habits. According to campaign finance reports recorded with the SBOE, several state politicians have reported using those funds for expenses such as paying themselves rent for office space they actually own, for funding international travel, car repairs, and spending sprees at home improvement retailers. Currently serving the last days of his 13th term, Hartsell previously announced he will not be running for re-election.

Tillis’ eugenics compensation bill passes Congress, awaits president’s signature By Donna King North State Journal WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Barack Obama has a bill on his desk championed by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). Tillis’ bill on compensation of eugenics victims passed the U.S. House Tuesday after unanimously passing the Senate earlier this year. Tillis authored and introduced the measure into the Senate, which would ensure that eugenic victims in North Carolina will not have their federal safety net benefits reduced or eliminated as a result of their compensation payments. The legislation was co-sponsored by Sens. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.). “For the victims who are on public assistance, they would’ve been told that they no longer qualify for the benefits they were receiving until they spent down that compensation,” said Tillis. “To me, it would’ve have been a second victimization.” Tillis credits N.C. Rep. Larry Womble (D-Forsyth) for keeping the fight for eugenics victims at the forefront in a time when few knew of this dark part of the nation’s history. More than 60,000 Americans in 33 states were sterilized as part of state-run eugenics and compulsory sterilization programs from the 1920s to the early 1970s. State government programs targeted specific groups for sterilization, including unmarried women, African-Americans and children from poor families, often sterilizing them without their consent or

knowledge. Many of the programs were discontinued after World War II, but they continued in 11 other states including California and North Carolina. Tillis was shocked when he learned of the program while serving as speaker of the N.C. House, but said he was further surprised to find that many other lawmakers, even at the federal level, didn’t know about it either. The first hurdle was education, then arguing that restitution was a moral obligation, even decades later. “As conservatives we talk about government takings, but there is no more egregious taking than that by eugenics programs,” he added. “We knew there were politics involved and policy complexities that needed to be dealt with, but we needed to right this thing while the victims are still among us.” In 2013, North Carolina became the first state in the nation to pass legislation to create a state fund to compensate the living victims of the state-run forced sterilization program. In 2014, more than 200 North Carolina victims were awarded their first compensation payment of approximately $20,000 each. In 2015, victims began receiving their second eugenics compensation payments of an additional $15,000. Tillis’ legislation is currently waiting for Obama’s signature. It will exclude victims’ payments from being used in determining eligibility for federal public benefits such as Medicaid, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (known as SNAP or food stamps), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and disability assistance.

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north STATEment Neal Robbins, publisher | Drew Elliot, opinion editor | Ray Nothstine, deputy opinion editor EDITORIALS | Drew Elliot

Game over, Mayor Roberts Rank gamesmanship gave Roberts no foundation for collaboration when it was sorely needed following the Sept. 20 shooting death of Keith Scott.

It’s been quite a year for Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts. After playing the political game for over a decade, the incarceration of Mayor Patrick Cannon gave her the chance come off the bench and take the ball. Roberts seems to be motivated by the glow of the limelight — and an inferiority complex. Born with the energy to win elections, she was once quoted as saying that the best way to help her do something “is to tell me I can’t.” That kind of self-focused motivation is well suited to children’s books and individual sports, but is particularly illfitting for a collaborative office such as mayor of Charlotte. Roberts, who took office in December 2015, wasted no time seeking the spotlight. In February, Roberts pushed through a poorly worded ordinance that would have had the effect (apparently unintended) of opening all bathrooms and shower facilities in Charlotte that are accessible to the public to anyone, regardless of sex or gender identity. This kind of rushed mistake, passed over the bipartisan opposition of the council, is the result when egotistic politicians see collaboration as weakness and hear legitimate questions as someone “telling her she can’t.” The morning after the ordinance passed, council member Kenny Smith said the move “is about forced acceptance, it is not about solving a problem.” Bipartisan opponents were painted as bigots; a promise from Gov. Pat McCrory to override the ordinance was seen as a political opportunity. The resulting controversy over the too-hasty (but at least bipartisan) House Bill 2 allowed Roberts to remain in the spotlight’s leftward glow without much actual work. She was winning the game, and that’s all that mattered. After the ACC announced it would move its football championship game from Charlotte because of H.B. 2, McCrory announced he would call a special session to repeal it if Charlotte would repeal its ordinance. Most Charlotte leaders got behind the governor’s call for the status quo ante. But not Roberts. Again showing no appetite for compromise, she saw McCrory’s move as another play in the game, one she was happy to counter: no deal — your move. This rank gamesmanship gave Roberts no foundation for collaboration when it was sorely needed following the Sept. 20 police shooting death of Keith Scott. As protests turned to riots, she resisted timely offers of help from McCrory (for her, he’s on the “other team”), a decision that resulted in more property destruction, looting, and another death. Using the lens of a politician, she worried how it would look if the military were called in. She should have been using the lens of the protesters, who saw red when the thin blue line confronted them, where they may have seen National Guardsmen — who had not shot anyone — as neutral. It was no longer a game, but Roberts was still trying to play defense with two men dead and a city smoldering around her. Then on Sept. 26, Roberts penned a bizarrely detached oped placing blame on her police chief and a state law that had not gone into effect yet. The piece’s only valid point was that trust in the city is lacking. Perhaps if she had spent time building that trust she would have been in a position to lead. But for Roberts, the clock shows nothing but zeroes. Having lost all authority and trust, if she has any love for the Queen City she will resign and let a more serious leader guide Charlotte up from the ashes. The city’s future is too important to play any more games.

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The long and continued massacre of Syria’s Christians Frequently, children are not excluded and some have reportedly been bludgeoned for refusing to renounce Christ.

For good reason, Aleppo has attracted plenty of headlines. Bombs and violence wrack the eastern part of the city as governmentbacked forces try to recapture Aleppo from Islamic militants. Aleppo too is home to the largest Christian population in Syria and some of the world’s most ancient churches. Some Christians in Aleppo speak Aramaic, the language of Jesus. Christianity in Syria predates the Apostle Paul. Saul’s dramatic conversion took place on the road to Damascus, where he was planning to arrest Christians before he was stuck down and temporarily blinded. Churches there were flourishing before Paul’s arrival, emerging in the wake of Pentecost. At the beginning of the Syrian civil war, about 250,000 Christians resided in Aleppo. That number now has dwindled below 50,000. In only five years, it is believed nearly a million Christians have vanished from Syria. Many have fled or been slaughtered. Last year, JeanClément Jeanbart, archbishop of the Melkite Greek Catholic Archeparchy of Aleppo, warned the world that Christians from Syria “could disappear.” The massacre of Christians in Syria has included rapes, mass executions, crucifixions,

beheadings, and other barbaric forms of torture at the hands of Islamists. Children are not excluded and some have reportedly been bludgeoned for refusing to renounce Christ. In 2013, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul declared, “Across the globe, Christians are under attack, almost as if we lived in the Middle Ages or if we lived under early Pagan Roman rule…. It’s almost as if that is happening again throughout the Middle East.” It is probable, especially in the Middle East, that more Christians are being persecuted and killed now than under the Roman Empire. Elliott Abrams, a former diplomat and senior fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, slammed the Obama administration for accepting only 56 Christian refugees out of 10,801 from Syria. Part of the problem, which Abrams understands, is that many Christians are unable to dwell in United Nations refugee camps because there they face persecution too. Despite legislation introduced on Capitol Hill, nothing substantial has been done to rectify this problem. U.S. policy towards Syria has been nothing short of a disaster, which is illustrated by the mass exodus from the region. President Obama has lost virtually all credibility in Syria and the

State Department is relegated to begging Russia and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to live up to what have largely been meaningless ceasefire agreements. Putin, while defending a barbaric regime, has positioned himself as the defender of Christians, who largely support and rely on Syria’s president for protection. Because of innefectual leadership, some argue the U.S. being sidelined is a positive. But the plight and cry of Syria’s Christians remain. The devastation of Christians and overall destruction of Syria has not received enough attention from Western media. Sen. Paul has exclaimed, “From Boston to Zanzibar, there is a worldwide war on Christianity.” Many others have sounded the alarm, but little is done. Ground zero for this war remains largely in Syria. While many countries have pulled their ambassadors and diplomats from Syria, countless church leaders and pastors choose to stay with their flocks while witnessing to the world with their blood. It’s a haunting and heroic testimony to observe.

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Guest Opinion | JAson SaIne The iPhone 7 is shown on display during an Apple media event in San Francisco on Sept. 7.

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Cooking the books on teacher pay t is like the arsonist who wants credit for calling the fire department. IRepublicans are loudly claiming credit

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Don’t stifle tech innovation with outdated regulation

I Because investors know that acquisitions mean they will receive a return on their investments, they are more likely to invest in new startups.

n 2016, we’ve gotten used to being able to answer emails or plan a trip with a few taps on our phone. These services, so common that we don’t even pay them a second thought, are the result of tremendous and ongoing innovation in the technology sector. Proposals to change how we apply our antitrust laws to the tech industry, however, threaten this innovation and the enormous benefits it has provided consumers and our economy. No one disagrees that antitrust laws are necessary to prevent legitimate anticompetitive behavior. In fact, up to this point, enforcement of the antitrust laws in the tech sector has struck an appropriate balance between allowing companies to innovate and thrive and preventing harmful conduct. However, some are now proposing upsetting this delicate balance by applying century-old laws, drafted for railroads and oil monopolies, to the technology industry in new and heavy-handed ways. Doing so would endanger innovation and economic growth, hurt startups, and harm consumers. One of the consequences of these proposals would be to raise barriers to the acquisition of tech startups by larger companies, part of a cycle crucial to guaranteeing continued innovation. In this process, smaller startups are acquired by larger firms, which have the expertise to bring the startups’ technologies to market and can use them to help develop more complex products and services. Because investors know that acquisitions mean they will receive a return on their investment, they are more likely to invest in new startups — creating a “virtuous circle” that maximizes innovation. In addition, the tech sector’s constant innovation creates new markets, leading to more competition. There are any number of examples. A series of acquisitions, such as of a company that developed gesture-operated devices, allowed Apple to develop its groundbreaking and ubiquitous iPhones and iPads. Google’s purchase of data company Keyhole led to Google Earth, and its acquisition of Android led to the smartphone operating system of the same name — products that were then integrated into the Google Maps app we all rely on. The innovation enabled by this cycle has

contributed directly to economic growth and new jobs. A report from the Progressive Policy Institute found a clear association between periods of heavy technology acquisition and economic growth and employment gains in the tech sector, with employment tracking acquisitions. The economic impact in play is considerable: according to the Computing Technology Industry Association, as of 2015 the tech industry accounted for 7 percent of the U.S. economy and employed 6.7 million people. And by developing innovative new products and services that help all companies, the economic benefits of technology extend far past the tech sector. The McKinsey Global Institute has found that 75 percent of the economic value created by the Internet is captured by companies in traditional industries. By interfering with acquisitions, antitrust regulators could harm the development of innovative new technologies and services. Consumers have become accustomed to new smartphones, tablets, and apps — each more impressive than the last — but this steady development of new and improved products rests on effective public policies like a modern antitrust outlook. By disrupting this acquisition cycle, regulators also would risk harming the vibrant startup culture that has proved so crucial in unleashing American innovation. Startups could be starved of investment at the same time that raising money through more traditional means is more difficult because of turmoil in the IPO market. Finally, by limiting the growth of the technology sector, regulators would ultimately endanger economic growth and job creation. We can’t let antitrust laws drafted during the era of Rockefeller and Carnegie prevent the emergence of the next Jobs or Zuckerberg. For the sake of consumers, jobs, and our economy, we have to make sure our antitrust laws continue to be enforced in ways that promote American technological innovation. State Rep. Jason Saine, a Reupblican from Lincolnton, is chairman of the Appropriations Committee on Information Technology.

Columnist | James Dodson

Arnold Palmer, the Everyman King ver the days and week to come, we’ll all be reminded of Arnold O Palmer’s extraordinary impact on golf

and American life in general and the mammoth-hearted legacy he leaves behind: • How his 62 PGA Tour wins, 90 tournament victories worldwide and seven major championships defined the life of a man from the rural heartland of western Pennsylvania; • How he almost singly pioneered the concept of modern sports marketing, created a business model that turned into an empire stretching from golf tees to sweet tea; and • How he grew to be golf’s most visible and charismatic force, its greatest philanthropist and most beloved ambassador. During his half century reign, and largely because of him — in my view and that of many fellow historians — golf enjoyed the largest and longest sustained period of growth in history, a remarkable period that included the formal creation of no less than six professional tours, witnessed television’s incomparable impact, saw the rebirth of the Ryder Cup and revival of European golf, the rise of international stars and nothing less than a scientific revolution in the realms of instruction, equipment technology and golf course design — all of which Arnold played some kind of role in. How much of this cultural Renaissance was due to this kind, genuine, fun-loving and passionately competitive family man who grew up showing off for the ladies of Latrobe

Arnold Palmer thanks the crowd at an event in 2008.

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Country Club and earning nickels from them by knocking their tee shots safely over a creek on his papa’s golf course? Impossible to fully quantify, I suppose. Though I would be inclined to say just about everything. The common man’s monarch Golf is the most personal game of all, a solitary walk through the beautiful vagaries of nature. And Arnold Palmer was the most personal superstar in the history of any sport, a true blue son of small-town America, the kid next door who grew up to become a living legend, a homegrown monarch for the Everyman in each of us, a King with a common touch.

His charm and hearty laugh and that extraordinary undying love of the ancient game he was meant by Providence to elevate like nobody before him — all that will surely live on as long as people young and old tee up the ball and give chase to the game. But he will be missed. Oh, how Arnold Palmer will be missed by each and every one of us in a truly personal way. Author James Dodson has written extensively on golf and was Palmer’s collaborator on the autobiography “A Golfer’s Life.” A Greensboro native, Dodson lives in Southern Pines. This piece is excerpted from an original post on GlobalGolfPost.com.

this election season for raising average teacher salaries to $50,000. Not only Gov. Pat McCrory, but down-ballot candidates like state Senate candidate Michael Lee are running TV ads implying to voters that they are public education advocates. We will get to the facts, or the rest of the story on the $50,150 claim, but first a little firsthand information. I ran for the state Senate in 2010. It quickly became obvious that my profession (a retired state employee) was going to play a large role. At every public debate, there was a guy — the same guy — who asked me to defend what he called “outrageously high state employee pay.” Trying to counter this with facts and experiences (at UNCW we often lost veteran employees to private enterprise) was to no avail. Singled out for special ridicule were public school teachers or, as my opponent called them “government workers.” When I would suggest that we had fought for years to get our salaries up to the national average, he would counter by offering home schoolers a $1,500 voucher — that always got hearty applause. I came to the conclusion that Republicans really didn’t like public schools or “government workers.” They liked vouchers for home schooling or charter schools. Public schools were for minorities or for the rural poor — you wouldn’t want your kids going to school with them, would you? The Great Recession offered Republicans who answered this question in the affirmative a great opportunity. Freeze teacher pay, get rid of teacher assistants, get rid of tenure, remove credit for advanced degrees, trash the N.C. Teaching Fellows program, etc. Aside from the removal of these incentives, taken together, they sent a message of disrespect to current and future teachers. Message received: enrollment in UNC schools of education dropped by 30 percent over five years.

Republicans sent a message of disrespect to current and future teachers. Message received: enrollment in UNC schools of education dropped.

It wasn’t that there wasn’t money for education, it depended on what education. School vouchers were popular on Jones Street. In 2016 some 2,700 were awarded — up from 1,216 in 2015. Republican leaders want to see the $10.8 million expended in 2015 increased to $40 million annually. These dollars come out of the public school budget and go to what one critic has described as “untested, unaccountable private schools, many of whom are religious(ly) oriented.” Now to the issue of $50,150. This is complicated and is where the voters’ eyes glaze over. Stated bluntly, this figure is “cooked.” To reach it nearly every teacher currently teaching would have to return for the 2016-2017 school year and receive a 4.7 percent salary increase. Since there was a turnover rate of 11.6 percent last year, assuming that every teacher leaving would be replaced by a teacher with a similar salary is quite a stretch. Even the General Assembly doesn’t believe it — their appropriation does not include enough money to bring salaries to $50,150. There is another factor. In North Carolina there is a local supplement that is added to the state salary in order to attract and retain teachers in various counties. Naturally this supplement is tied to the wealth and priority given education in each of our 100 counties. CharlotteMecklenburg, for instance, provides a supplement of up to $10,182, while Ashe County provides $143. (Do you still wonder why the poor, rural counties lose teachers at a faster rate? When working on an economic development project in Northeastern North Carolina, I was told that many new teachers left by Christmas.) How the General Assembly figures an “average” teacher salary with all the variables that have to be calculated, I really don’t know, but I do know this — the average isn’t $50,150. With ten years of service a teacher with a B.A. earns $40,250 state dollars. James R. Leutze is chancellor emeritus of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a former history professor at UNC Chapel Hill. He lives in Wilmington.

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NATION& WORLD Deutsche Bank troubles take world markets for a ride

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A woman wears a mask during a protest in Brussels over the Belgian government’s reforms and cost-cutting measures.

FRANKFURT/LONDON — Deutsche Bank’s chief executive, John Cryan, sought to reassure his staff Friday that Germany’s largest lender remained robust after fears over its stability sent tremors through global financial markets. Deutsche, which employs around 100,000 people, has been engulfed by crisis after being handed a demand for up to $14 billion earlier in September from U.S. authorities for misselling mortgage-backed securities. The fines cast against the bank’s record losses have raised capital concerns and talks of a government rescue. In Spring 2016, Deutsche was one of several companies to publicly credit the controversial H.B. 2 legislation for a decision to abandon a planned expansion in the state. Though as early as February, Deutsche was already reeling from its worst quarterly loss in its history and undergoing a restructuring plan that saw it suspend its dividend and announce thousands in planned layoffs. Those problems have worsened, finding German government this week having to deny reports of a bailout in the works. Deutsche shares sank to a record low in Frankfurt Friday to below 10 euros before bouncing back to 10.96 euros by late afternoon. They have lost more than half their value this year and the bank’s market capitalization has fallen to $16.8 billion (15 billion euros). Trading volume in Deutsche’s debt has more than doubled this week and soared 15-fold in a month as investors rush to offload the troubled German lender’s bonds. People familiar with the matter had earlier told Reuters that one large hedge fund in Asia had pulled out collateral from Deutsche amounting to $50 million in the last two days, while other sources said this had happened elsewhere, albeit on a small scale. On Friday, Cryan sought to put the moves into perspective.

A man walks past Deutsche Bank offices in London.

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“We should look at the complete picture,” Cryan said in the letter to the bank’s workers, adding that Deutsche had more than 20 million customers and reserves of more than 215 billion euros. “We are and remain a strong Deutsche Bank.” Global risk Deutsche has trading relationships with all of the world’s largest finance houses, and the International Monetary Fund this year identified it as a bigger potential risk to the wider financial system than any other global bank. Worries over a major bank in Europe’s largest economy and talk of a government rescue have stirred painful memories of the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Italy, the eurozone’s third largest economy, has their own banking troubles caused by soured loans, and Spain’s banking sector continues to face pressure. In a financial world that is still globally intermingled in trillions of complicated derivative investments, a failure of Deutsche could mean contagion worldwide a la Lehman Brothers, the U.S. investment bank whose collapse in 2008 sent shock waves around the world. The German government now faces a delicate balancing act with a deeper crisis for Deutsche potentially spilling over into Europe’s largest economy.

The problems of Deutsche, once Germany’s flagship on Wall Street, are awkward for Berlin, which has berated many eurozone peers for economic mismanagement and pushed for countries such as Ireland and Greece to cope with their banking problems alone. Dutch finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Friday that Deutsche Bank must survive “on its own,” without assistance from the German state. Rate risk German banks have found their profits squeezed by the European Central Bank’s ultra-low interest rates and Commerzbank, the country’s second largest lender, is also cutting almost 10,000 jobs. Austrian finance minister Hans Joerg Schelling this week sought to play down fears over Deutsche, saying the case could not be compared with Lehman Brothers. Despite this and assurances from banking executives at Deutsche insisting the mounting losses are more than offset by its strong capital position, traders are inclined to sell first and ask questions later. “It doesn’t matter whether the bank is in real trouble or not, as long as people think it is, then it is bad news,” said Rabobank markets strategist Lyn Graham-Taylor. Reuters contributed to this report

Do scripture and stump speeches go together? Barton College professor tackles biblical principles in politics By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal WILSON, N.C. — America is dividing itself between Republicans and Democrats as the race toward Election Day continues. But long ago America began dividing itself in another way — those who see America as being a Christian nation with objective truths pitted against those who see America as a force for secularism. Biblical scriptures have etched their way into political speeches and conversations. When a politician tosses out a biblical reference, one has to stop and ask, “What is he or she really saying?” Debates about interpretation of Scripture extend well beyond theological schools and churches and often find plenty of controversy within the public square. “Since politicians vary widely from person to person, I think their reasons for including the Bible also vary widely,” said Dr. Frances Flannery, professor of religion and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Study of Terrorism and Peace at James Madison University. “Some, no doubt, are ardent believers in the Bible. They are acting out of their faith and thus also their moral conscience, since their religious beliefs shape their ethics.” Flannery and Dr. Rodney Werline, professor of religion and the director of the Center for Religious Studies at Barton College, co-edited the book, “The Bible in Political Debate: What Does it Really Say?” a collection of 14 essays by nonpartisan biblical scholars of many creeds who examine the use of the Bible in political debates, delving into the original historical contexts and meanings of the biblical verses

commonly cited. The book lays the political speeches of well-known politicians alongside the Bible. “Others, I’m sure, use the Bible more like a symbol or a prop,” Flannery said. “They may not be devoted to it, and may not have even read it, but they recognize that it will earn them instant support for their policy positions from a certain portion of the electorate. Politicians who often quote the Bible during their political campaign or in office will often find plenty of theologians or experts to take them to task for their interpretations. “Given that our Constitution establishes the separation of religious powers and state powers, this is tricky territory,” Flannery added. “When politicians assume the Bible has a simple, clear answer on any policy issue, they are ignoring two very important things: Different faith backgrounds in the room, even within one faith tradition, lead to different interpretations of the Bible, so the politician’s reading should not be presented as the only one possible, especially as the reading decides policy. “And the Bible rarely speaks directly to contemporary policy issues, and when passages are read in context, their meaning is usually pretty complicated, not simple and straightforward,” Flannery said. While there is a lot of broad agreement on doctrine between Presbyterians, Baptists, Catholics and Methodists, those traditions often interpret specific passages of Scripture very differently. In a recent address at Liberty University, Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, a Presbyterian, announced he would read “Two Corinthians, 3:17” which most Christians refer to as “Second

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Professor Rodney Werline stands in the Howard Chapel at Barton College. Werline co-authored a book with Frances Flannery titled “The Bible in Political Debate: What Does It Really Say?”

“Whether or not a person places value on the statement depends on the voter. A segment of the population will be immediately turned off by the use of a biblical reference, while others will accept that it must be right if a politician just quoted the Bible.” — Dr. Werline Corinthians.” “Not all educated Americans have studied the Bible,” said Werline. “Voters should ask themselves, ‘Is the politician using the

verse in the correct context? Why does he or she say that? What does that really mean?’” President Barack Obama, a Christian, paraphrased a verse from Leviticus, Chapter 19 in a presidential speech defending his views on immigration. “Scripture tells us that we shall not oppress a stranger, for we know the heart of a stranger — we were strangers once, too,” said Obama. “My fellow Americans, we are and always will be a nation of immigrants. We were strangers once, too.” “It is a mistake to think the Bible says one thing about a particular topic because it may say several different things ... that might conflict with one another,” said Werline. “Certainly, the idea that the Israelites were once strangers in Egypt is central to the self-identity of ancient Israel, and many laws in-

struct the Israelites to protect the helpless, specifically naming women, children and aliens in the land,” said Flannery. “The problem with using these passages to support immigration reform is that ancient Israel also had ideas about immigration that we would never support in the U.S., such as requiring that immigrants give up their religions, gods and customs and totally assimilate,” she added. When politicians use references from the Bible in political debates and speeches it implores the Bible in a host of controversial social and political issues. “Hector Avalos has written on the topic of immigration for our book, and he is totally opposed to using the Bible in any way to decide policy matters,” said Flannery. “Part of his point is that since the Bible doesn’t speak directly to our present context of illegal immigrants and vetted refugees, the Bible can be interpreted, with some convincing support, as being either ‘For’ or ‘Against’ illegal immigration. “On the one hand, one could conclude that the law of the land must be followed because governments are ordained by God (Romans 13:17). On the other hand, one could look at texts like Leviticus 19:3334 that forbids oppressing aliens to support the protection of immigrants, no matter their status.” Flannery added, “On this issue, as on so many contemporary issues, it seems the Bible can only be applied to a policy debate by picking certain passages and ignoring others.” Released this week, the book discusses issues most Americans debate, such as abortion, gay marriage, the death penalty, separation of church and state, climate change, school prayer, and how the Bible is tossed in the mix of discussion.

SUNDAY, October 2, 2016

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the Sunday Sideline report 1. Cincinnati Bengals embarrassed the Dolphins on national television, holding Miami to just a single long touchdown in a 22-7 win that wasn’t close. 2. Houston throttled Connecticut 42-14 as Greg Ward, Jr. completed 32 of 38 passes and threw for three touchdowns and Tom Herman extracted revenge of the Cougars last regular season loss. 3. Mark Gottfried called NC State freshman guard Dennis Smith “the best guard in the country.” 4. Lady Gaga announced as halftime act for Super Bowl LI in Houston. 5. Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt underwent back surgery and was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.

@LadyGaga: It’s not an illusion. The rumors are true. This year the SUPER BOWL goes GAGA!

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is chased down by Vikings defender Linval Joseph during the Panthers 22-10 loss to Minnesota in Week 3. Carolina fell to 1-2 on the season, having lost more games in 2016 than they lost during the entire 2015 year. Carolina plays the Falcons in Week 4.

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@ESPNStatsInfo: Since Les Miles’ first season at LSU in 2005, the Tigers have 55 wins in which they trailed at some point during the game, most in FBS in that span.

hrough three games, the Panthers have already lost as many games as the entire 2015 season. T After getting manhandled by the Vikings in Week 3,

Carolina is 1-2 with an offense that has struggled to crack some of the best defenses in the NFL. So is it time to freak out? Not quite yet. Despite the rough start, the Panthers still haven’t played an NFC South opponent and reside in a division where only one team has a winning record. That team on the right side of .500, the Atlanta Falcons, also happens to be Atlanta’s the Panthers’ Week 4 opponent. Atlanta weapons are is coming off a waxing of New Orleans on never ending. Monday night in the Superdome. Ironically enough, the only team to Devonta Freeman take down the Panthers during the 2015 and Tevin regular season were the Falcons, who beat Carolina in the Georgia Dome late in Coleman are the season. With the two teams clashing a two-headed again in Atlanta, here’s a breakdown of monster in the five things to watch for Panthers fans.

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UNC’s Artis denies ‘false’ rape charge Tar Heels defensive back Allen Artis denied the rape charge against him from fellow UNC student Delaney Robinson, calling the accusation “false.” Artis’ attorney Kerstin Sutton said the two students engaged in “completely consensual” behavior on the night in question. Artis was suspended indefinitely by the UNC football team.

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Gordon bails on football for rehab Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon announced Thursday he would put his return to football on hold and enter a rehabilitation facility. Gordon was eligible to return to the Browns after a four-week supsension. Gordon said it “is the right decision for me and one that I hope will enable me to gain full control of my life and continue on a path to reach my full potential as a person.”

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Charlotte Hornets open preseason with media day The Buzz is back in Charlotte, with the NBA season around the corner. Among the headlines from media day were the return of Michael Kidd-Gilchrist from injury. Hornets coach Steve Clifford indicated that he feels good about the starting core of Kemba Walker-Nicolas Batum-MKG-Marvin Williams but would not name the team’s fifth starter.

Panthers eye bounceback against Falcons

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Limiting the NFL’s top offense

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Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) carries the ball to score a touchdown during the third quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 25.

Redskins look to stay warm against Browns By NSJ Staff North State Journal he Redskins stole a victory from the jaws of T defeat against the Giants in Week

3, toppling New York in a game they easily could’ve lost. Josh Norman didn’t take down the battle against Odell Beckham but victory in the war is his. Now Washington heads home for a game that can’t be called “must win” but sits firmly in the “really, probably, better should win” category, getting set to face a winless Browns team that has looked scrappy despite losing two starting quarterbacks — Robert Griffin III and Josh McCown — in the first three weeks of the season. Keys to the game The Browns unleashed Terrelle Pryor on the Dolphins last week as a surprise part-time quarterback. Pryor threw five passes, completing three, and ran four times while also catching eight passes. Quarterback Cody Kessler was off the field for those plays. The Redskins

will be expecting Pryor at quarterback, so Kessler might be in the huddle and line up as a receiver in some formations to keep Washington guessing. The Redskins still need to need to be better in the red zone. It’s not reasonable to expect kicker Dustin Hopkins to remain perfect and bail them out. Kirk Cousins has thrown two interceptions in the end zone through three games. Washington also must be better against the run. It will be a challenge to stop Browns running back Isaiah Crowell, who is averaging 6.1 yards per carry on 45 attempts. The Redskins have been putting together long drives through three games. Moving the ball hasn’t been an issue at all. Cousins has been diligent at evenly distributing the ball to tight end Jordan Reed and wide receivers Pierre Garcon, DeSean Jackson and Jamison Crowder. Expect them to severely test a Cleveland secondary that could be without star corner Joe Haden. See redskins, page B8

Atlanta’s weapons are never ending. Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman are a two-headed monster in the rushing attack. Julio Jones, Mohamed Sanu and Jacob Tamme all have more than 130 receiving yards and a touchdown on the season. So is that a product of playing mediocre defenses like the Buccaneers and Saints, or is Atlanta the real deal? We’ll find out on Sunday when the Panthers come to town. “You play the teams on your schedule and you don’t worry about that kind of stuff,” Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan said. “You go out there and play as hard as you can week in and week out and you try to score as many points as you can on the offensive side of the ball.” See panthers, page B8

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The world lost an incredible golfer and an incredible human last Sunday when Arnold Palmer passed away at the age of 87. Palmer’s influence over the golf world cast a wide net, but he made a tremendous impact in North Carolina specifically, from his course design to his play and scholarships at Wake Forest. We honor the legacy of “The King” in a North State kind of way. B6

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Connor McGregor: McGregor challenged Canelo Alvarez for the UFC light heavyweight title in the UFC 2015 main event on November 12 in New York. Les Miles: LSU fired Miles and OC Cam Cameron, promoting Ed Orgeron to interim head coach for the rest of the 2016 season. Paul Pierce: Los Angeles Clippers forward and former NBA champion announced this week that the 201617 season would be his last as a player. Pierce, a 10-time AllStar, was NBA Finals MVP in 2008 with the Boston Celtics. Brian VanGorder: The longtime college and NFL defensive coach was fired by Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly following the team’s loss at home to Duke. J.J. Watt: Texans star defensive end was placed on IRand underwent surgery on his back. He is expected to miss substantial time, perhaps the season. Tim Tebow: Former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback hit a home run in his very first at-bat in the Florida Instructional League as part of the New York Mets organization. Gregg Popovich: San Antonio Spurs coach said he would not stand in the way of any players who felt the need to protest the national anthem before games.

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The sports world was stunned when Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez was killed at the way-too-early age of 24 in a boating accident. His teammates mourned the fallen superstar last week before their game against the Mets, wearing No. 16 Fernandez jerseys and putting their hats on the mound in a show of solidarity.

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“Nobody likes anything in Boston.” Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan asked his thoughts about Beantown during a press conference leading up to the Bills (1-2) Week 4 matchup against the Patriots (3-0).

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4-1 The opening odds (via Bovada.lv) of North Carolina’s Larry Fedora becoming the next head coach at LSU, which recently fired Les Miles. The North Carolina coach was listed behind Houston’s Tom Herman (5-4) and Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher (3-1).

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$11.53M The total prize money awarded to Rory McIlroy after outlasting Ryan Moore in a four-hole sudden death playoff at the TOUR Championship in Atlanta, resulting in his 1st FedEx Cup win.

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Reigning MVP and Panthers quarterback Cam Newton keeps upping the ante at the fashion table. A week after dressing like a monorail salesman, Newton showed up to his postgame press conference dressed up like a cool version of the Monopoly man. GOLF

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The world got its first look at the dynamic duo of Steph Curry and Kevin Durant in Golden State Warriors uniforms earlier this week. The two goofed off with teammates during the team’s media day photo shoot, the first look at the NBA superpower.

The ultimate golf battle between the United States and Europe kicked off Thursday, and the 2016 Ryder Cup is underway at Hazeltine. The United States boasts almost as much star power in its vice captains (Tiger Woods, Bubba Watson) as it does on the team.

Collard Greens, bluegrass, baiting your own hook, a ﬁne oyster roast, a good dog, a festival for every vegetable, and barbecue rank high on my list of life necessities.

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Duke women’s golf coach Dan Brooks stands with six national championship trophies, won during his three decades of serving in that position. courtesy duke photography

Dan Brooks

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By Shawn Krest North State Journal n 31 years at Duke, Dan Brooks has won more national Ichampionships than any other

coach in the history of the university. Hired in 1984 as the third head coach in Duke women’s golf history, Brooks has won six NCAA titles, 18 ACC crowns and an NCAA-record 122 team victories. When Brooks led the Blue Devils to the 1999 national title, the women’s golf team became the first female program to win an NCAA championship at the school. Brooks added NCAA titles in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2014. He’s been named national coach of the year six times and ACC Coach of the Year 14 times. Getting ready to enter his 32nd season at the helm of the golf team, Brooks added a new honor to his long resume: Hall of Famer. The North State Journal spoke to Coach Brooks as he was about to enter the Duke Athletics Hall of Fame in early September. NSJ: You went to school in Oregon. What brought you across the country to Duke? Dan Brooks: I grew up in Oregon and left God’s country to come to Duke. It was an adventure. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I knew I wanted to teach something. I went into golf and started to teach people and just liked that feeling. So I came out here for the interview and met a guy named [former athletic director] Tom Butters. I remember riding in the car with him during the interview I said, ‘Mr. Butters, if you give me this job, I’ll give it everything I’ve got.’ That seemed to matter to him. The next day, he said, ‘You’re everything we don’t want. You’re young. You’re single. You live on the other side of the country. But I like you. You’ve got the job if you want it.’ You’ve surely had other offers over the last three decades. Why did you stay at Duke? Tom Butters kind of won me over during the interview, with the things that he talked about. Part of it was his presence, but it was also the mission, the message he had. I come from a

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Dan Brooks College: Oregon State Class of: 1981 National Championships: 1999, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2014 Awards: NGCA Coach of the Year (1999, 2001, 2005, 2007), Golfweek Coach of the Year (2002, 2007), WGCA Coach of the Year (2014), ACC Coach of the Year (14 times) Twitter: @Duke_WGOLF

family that I think is pretty high character. Education means a lot. Integrity means a lot. So when I started to marry two parts of me, one of them was that I wanted to teach. I liked the idea of teaching, and I’d just discovered that I liked teaching golf. And I married that with a university that stands for important things. It sort of became a great combination. And then when you’ve got somebody like Tom Butters who’s pushing that mission, and we’re getting better. We’re

growing, and the department’s getting better. We’re adding some teams and things like that. You want to stay here because you want to be a part of that. Then Joe [Alleva, former Duke A.D. after Butters] did a little more and Kevin (White, Duke’s current A.D.] has[come in and done a lot more. Everything keeps getting better. Our mission is still intact. And for all those reasons why would you leave? I used to say, ‘If I’m going to stay in this business, then I’m going to stay here, because why on earth would you leave.’ What was Tom Butters’ message that had such an impact on you? Tom just had a way of getting people to want to work hard. I truly believe that for an entity to move to the next place, you can’t keep doing things the same way. You’ve got to have people that work beyond their pay grade, that go beyond their job description, that have a passion, a mission. [Butters] had a whole staff that did that. When I started in 1984, there were 64

employees in the Duke athletic department. We were operating on a shoe string. I remember one time, [men’s] coach Rod Myers and I were moving out of the old golf clubhouse, into a temporary thing, so they could build a hotel over there by the course. We couldn’t lock the trailers we were in. So I said, ‘No problem, Rod,’ and I spent two nights in a sleeping bag, with a baseball bat next to me, because we didn’t want to pay the cop to guard our trailers. Has the induction into the Duke Hall of Fame caused you to look back on the last 32 years? It has. I’ve just been reminiscing about people. It made me go back a little further. I’ll usually look at recent years, but I really started going back and thinking about some of the teams we’ve had. It’s not that many players, really, because I’ve had a small team. So each of them becomes, I think, a little bit more significant.

How do you keep the excitement level as high as it was in your first years at Duke? Each year is unique. That’s the great point. You get a whole new group. When somebody graduates, somebody new comes in. And when you have a small team, it’s incredible how the team changes. It becomes a different deal. So now you’re excited again. Every season has its parts. You have your offseason, your on-season. There’s a lot of variety to it, and every one of those parts is going to change every year. Does making the Hall of Fame change your outlook or approach going into next season? It won’t change it. I’m excited to be going into the Hall of Fame, but it’s not like I’ve reached some pinnacle, where now I’m not going to have anything to motivate me anymore. It was never that. This is a really incredible honor, but it certainly was never any kind of goal.

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Duke moves on without its playmaker By Shawn Krest North State Journal From depth charts to injury reports, football coaches are loathe to release any information about their team, for fear that an opponent may be able to use it to gain an advantage. There are times, however, when gamesmanship takes a back seat to emotion. “We’re going to confirm it tomorrow,” Coach David Cutcliffe said, after DeVon Edwards left the visiting locker room on crutches. “But it’s probably going to be ligaments. It’s heartbreaking. We won’t confirm it until tomorrow, but I’ve learned those guys are pretty good with the exams they do on the field and in the locker room.” “His mom’s here. I hugged her going in at halftime,” Cutcliffe continued. The senior defensive back and All-American return man’s 21yard kick return against Notre Dame moved him past C.J. Spiller into eighth place on the ACC’s all-time yardage list. After being tackled, Edwards stayed down, in pain. He was helped to the sideline and, after a quick evaluation, he limped back to the locker room, leaning on two managers. The MCL and ACL injury would end his season, and most likely his college career. With senior quarterback Thomas Sirk already out with a preseason Achilles injury, Duke has now lost two of its senior captains. “I’ll say this, because I’m emotional,” Cutcliffe said in his postgame press conference. “Thomas Sirk and DeVon Edwards are two as good a people—I’m not talking young men or players. I’m not categorizing them. They’re two as good a people as I’ve ever known in my life. I’m proud they’re in my life. That’s how I feel.” As expected, on Sunday, the news came down. Edwards tore his left anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments. Surgery would be performed “at a later date.” “He’s in rehab to repair his MCL,” Cutcliffe said. “When that’s rehabbed, then he’ll have surgery to repair the ACL at a lat-

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Duke defensive back and return man DeVon Edwards is helped off the field against Notre Dame on Sept. 24. The Blue Devils would upset the Fighting Irish in South Bend, but they would also lose Edwards for the season and his Duke career.

er date.” The official diagnosis painted a bleak picture. “Edwards’ career ends,” read the headline on the release from Duke. “I feel bad that I won’t be able to finish out with him in his last year,” said an emotional Ben Humphreys. “Playing with him for two years was one of best experiences in my life. He’s going to be missed. That’s a playmaker. His career is not over. That’s an NFL guy that I got to play with for two years.” The injury took much of the joy out of the comeback win over Notre Dame, but, just as Cutcliffe cautions his players not to dwell on a win for too long, by Sunday night, the team was ready to move on without Edwards. He’ll be tough to replace on special teams. Edwards was one kickoff return touchdown away from setting the NCAA career record. However, running back Shaun Wilson appears to be

a good choice to fill Edwards’ shoes. Wilson returned the first kick after Edwards went down, going 96 yards for a game-changing touchdown. On defense, the team was preparing for a catastrophic injury long before Edwards was tackled. “[Safeties coach] Matt Guerrieri is a great teacher,” Cutcliffe said. “He cross teaches a lot of those things. The safeties — remember, they’re in all the same meetings. They’re all hearing the same coaching. That’s how we conduct our meetings. The safeties meet, because that is a critical interior part, and coach [Derek] Jones has got the corners, and then they’ll all meet together some. Then they meet the backers some, because all of that ties into communication.” The cross training means that safety, corner and linebacker are all fluid positions, giving Duke plenty of candidates, all of whom know the position, to fill Ed-

wards’ role. “We’re working different combinations,” Cutcliffe said. “We haven’t made a decision. We’re fortunate to have some good football players at safety and more depth than we’ve had. We’re just trying to look at the different variables and evaluate what we’re doing at the corner and safety right now, as we move forward.” Still, even with all the depth, Duke will be far less experienced at the spot. “We’re going to have to have guys step up,” linebacker Humphreys said. “Jordan Hayes is going to have to step up. Deondre [Singleton], Alonzo Saxton. Young guys are going to have to play. He’s a big puzzle piece that a lot of little puzzle pieces are going to have to fill in to do what we want to do.” While the defense was able to quickly recover from Edwards’ loss in South Bend, the players and coaches expect some grow-

ing pains as the backups get more time. “There were some things that happened [against Notre Dame] that we didn’t get hurt with, that you didn’t see,” Cutcliffe said. “When you suddenly have a different corner working with a different safety, it’s always going to be unique, and that’s why practice is so important. Practice Sunday was important. It was the first practice we’d had without DeVon. We had some good teamwork, Sunday night.” The veterans are still getting used to playing with the newcomers. “I know with DeVon, a lot of times, it was a lot of unspoken things between us that we just understood,” cornerback Bryon Fields said. “Now, it’s going to have to be more literal communication between the safeties and the corners, until we get more confidence back there.” Edwards also leaves a void in leadership, but Duke’s captain isn’t going anywhere. “He’s just such a huge leader on the team,” quarterback Daniel Jones said. “We all look up to him. He’s not going to be on the field with us anymore, but that same voice and presence in the locker room that we all value so much and need on this team—that’s not going to go away, knowing the type of guy he is.” What type of person is that? Cutcliffe credited Edwards with pushing the team to get past back-to-back losses to focus on Notre Dame in the days leading up to the game. “Last Sunday to last Tuesday shows how DeVon responded as a captain,” Cutcliffe said. “He was the one standing in front of our team on Sunday. When they hit the field on Tuesday, it was like I was coaching a different team.” Duke will move forward, without their playmaker, but little else will be different. “We aren’t going change our philosophy at all,” Humphreys said. “We’re going to keep attacking and keep on doing what we’re doing.” “I expect us to be the kind of program that, when adversity hits you, you’re at your best,” Cutcliffe said.

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Fixing not-so-special special teams a top priority for Pirates By Brett Friedlander North State Journal GREENVILLE — East Carolina’s special teams haven’t been very special for the past two weeks and Scottie Montgomery isn’t wasting time in addressing the problem. The first-year Pirates coach has promised major changes, along with a renewed emphasis in practice this week, in hopes of shoring up issues with the kicking game heading into Saturday’s American Athletic Conference opener against Central Florida. “We made a lot of transition in personnel,” Montgomery said Tuesday. “We’re doing what we have to do. We’ll see a lot more people on it. We’ve got a long way to go as far as the season is concerned and we know we have to get those guys out there.” ECU’s special teams breakdowns have been especially frustrating to Montgomery and position coach Shannon Moore because they haven’t been limited to one particular area. Over the past two games — at South Carolina and Virginia Tech — the Pirates have given up an 80-yard kickoff return and a punt return for a touchdown, had two field goals and a punt blocked while botching another punt for a major loss of yardage. The miscues probably didn’t factor into the outcome of last week’s 54-17 drubbing in Blacksburg, but they played a major role the previous Saturday in what was a much more winnable 20-15 setback to the Gamecocks. Moore said he and Montgomery have put a high priority on identifying the problems and correcting them as quickly as possible, before they cost ECU any more than they already have.

“We just preach to our guys that we’ve got to play fast and trust our keys, but the biggest thing is just seeing our target and finishing,” Moore said. “In our Friday night meeting before the game, we talked about fast starts and special teams things, and just kind of the importance of it. We got it on kickoffs and punt hadn’t been an issue. Then all of a sudden, punt was an issue. “You feel like you’ve got one thing corrected because you emphasized it hard, [then something else goes wrong]. We’ve moved some guys around. We’ve just got to keep plugging away.” The most visible move is likely to happen on field goals and extra points, an area in which incumbent kicker Davis Plowman has struggled all season. Plowman, a senior who was put on scholarship during preseason camp, has missed a field goal in each game thus far. He also missed an extra point in the win against NC State on Sept. 10. After having his 26-yarder blocked in the first half against Virginia Tech, he was replaced by true freshman Jake Verity. Although Verity stated his case for winning the job by make both extra points and a 27-yard field goal in the second half, Moore stopped short of naming him as the Pirates’ new kicker before Saturday’s game. “He goes in, he hits his field goal, he hits two PATs right out of the gate, so you feel confident about it and he shows a little confidence,” Moore said of Verity. “But even if we’re four weeks down the road, him, Davis, [kickoff specialist Caleb Pratt], Worth [Gregory], those guys are still going to compete in practice because that’s how you’ve got to make it for them to be as game-

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ready as you’ve got to be.” Like Plowman, punter Gregory has been a disappointment through the first four games. Not only is he averaging just 39.8 yards per kick, but even on the one hit well, things turned out badly when the Hokies’ Greg Stroman returned his 62-yarder all the way back for the game’s first touchdown. That was only the start of Plowman’s troubles. He also had a punt blocked, then got tackled before he was able to get another kick off after what both he and Moore termed a miscommunication from the sideline. “We had two different calls coming from the sideline, said Gregory, a senior named to the Ray Guy Award preseason watch list each of the past three years. “It was my fault for not getting

the correct one. That was one of the worst feelings I’ve ever been a part of, honestly. “With everything, blocks and touchdown returns, it’s never one person. It’s on us as a unit. We had multiple things go wrong in that game, including some of our punt protections, but at the end of the day it’s always on me for not getting it off.” According to Montgomery, there wasn’t much Gregory could have done on the block. “They pushed through in some one-on-one situations and made the block from the interior without jumping,” the ECU coach said. “We have to address that from a kicking standpoint and we also have to address it from a protection standpoint. We’ve already started to address both of those.”

Virginia Tech Hokies defensive back Greg Stroman (25) returns a punt for a touchdown during the first quarter against the East Carolina Pirates at Lane Stadium on Sept. 24.

The biggest adjustment has been replacing some of the younger players that have been manning the punt and kick teams with more experienced veterans, even though they might also play major roles on either offense or defense. “At the beginning of the year, what you want to do is get those young guys out there as much as they can and you hope that they develop enough so when you get to your conference schedule, they’re ready to go,” Montgomery said. “It’s hard because you want to get those young guys as many reps [as possible]. You’re going to need them. At this point in time, we’ve got to put our best foot forward. We’re going to try and play as many guys as we can, but understand we have problems in certain situations with depth.”

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Bickell brings size, experience to Canes lineup By Cory Lavalette North State Journal RALEIGH — Bryan Bickell was fortunate his first 10 professional seasons were all with one NHL organization. The Chicago Blackhawks, who drafted Bickell in the second round in 2004, have won three Stanley Cup this decade, and the Ontario native played a role in all of them. But in the end his success with Chicago, specifically in the postseason, led to his exile from the Windy City. After finishing the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs with nine goals and eight assists — his 17 points second only to Patrick Kane on Chicago’s second of three Cup-winning teams — Bickell was rewarded with a four-year, $16 million contract. In the 2014 playoffs he had seven goals, behind just Kane and captain Jonathan Toews, and then played in 18 of 23 games when Chicago won its most recent title in 2015. Bickell’s regular season output those two years was on par with his previous career numbers: double-digit goals and about a point every three games. But as a $4 million-a-year cap hit, Bickell was being paid more like the guy who was one of Chicago’s top playoff producers. So last season, with Chicago painted into a corner by its annual cap troubles, he was sent to the AHL for most of the year to make space under the league’s salary ceiling. Then during the offseason, on June 15, Bickell and his contract were dealt to Carolina for two draft picks. For

their trouble the Hurricanes also picked up former first-round pick Teuvo Teravainen, one the prized young players in the Blackhawks’ system. “You know that wasn’t the ideal way I wanted to leave there, but I knew this day was going to come, that during the summer a trade was going to come,” Bickell saidon the first day on the ice of Hurricanes training camp. Bickell — who is in the final year of his contract — is just one in a crowd of Blackhawks cap casualties, joining the likes of Andrew Ladd, Brian Campbell, Dustin Byfuglien, Brandon Saad, Kris Versteeg (twice, including last year to Carolina), Andrew Shaw and others. While the 22-year-old Teravainen was obviously the big catch for Hurricanes general manager Ron Francis in June’s trade, the addition of Bickell also fills a need for Carolina. Listed at 6-foot-4, 223 pounds, Bickell should be the biggest winger on the roster come opening night. That size could pay dividends in Carolina’s bottom six forwards, which will be significantly bigger and faster with the addition of Bickell and the speedy Viktor Stalberg (6foot-3, 209 pounds). “He’s played at a very high level at times during the course of his career, and he’s a guy that’s exactly the type of player we could use right now,” assistant coach Steve Smith said of Bickell. “Someone that can be big and strong in front of the net, someone that will go to the net hard, someone that will dig pucks out

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Bryan Bickell (29), right, vies for control of the puck against Derek Ryan (33), left, during Hurricanes practice at PNC Arena in Raleigh on Thursday.

of the corner and be a physical presence.” Smith and fellow assistant coach Rod Brind’Amour also gave Bickell some power play time during Thursday’s practice, making him a net-front presence on a team that looks more skilled

with the man advantage than recent years thanks to the addition of Teravainen, veteran Lee Stempniak and prized rookie Sebastian Aho. “If I’m out there, I’ve got to be in front of the net,” Bickell said. “That’s where big bodies need to

be. We’ve got a lot of skill, a lot of playmakers that, you know, sometimes they don’t like going there. So if I get an opportunity hopefully I can capitalize on it.” There are a couple familiar faces in the locker room around Bickell in Joakim Nordstrom — the pot-sweetener from Chicago in the similarly cap-related deal that brought Versteeg to Raleigh last September — and fellow newcomer Teravainen. While Teravainen comes to the Hurricanes looking for an expanded role with a new coach, Bickell already knows the man behind Carolina’s bench — even if coach Bill Peters was delayed in making his camp debut because of his role with Team Canada at the World Cup of Hockey. “I know my first year with him was one of my years when I was up and down [between the NHL and minors] a lot,” Bickell said of playing for Peters, who was Chicago’s AHL coach in Rockford for three seasons from 2008 to 2011. “It was his first year coming over from the Western Hockey League and his first year pro.” The 30-year-old forward said he’s sure Peters has changed some since then — as has Bickell — with experience and lessons learned. But coming off of a season in limbo due to Chicago’s cap troubles, Bickell has a coach who knows what he can bring to the lineup on a nightly basis. “I’m excited to get back to him,” Bickell said. “I know me and him got along [during] the time together, and hopefully we can keep that eight-years-ago chemistry and bring it back now.”

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Carlos Rodon: Reliable and improving

Hype machine still building steam for Dennis Smith

By Shawn Krest North State Journal Fifty starts into his Major League career, the White Sox still aren’t exactly sure what kind of animal they have in Carlos Rodon. “He’s a horse,” Chicago manager Robin Ventura said. That’s a good thing for a starting pitcher. It means Ventura can depend on the lefthander out of NC State to take the ball every fifth day and give the bullpen a bit of a rest. Rodon has gone at least six innings in 20 of his 27 starts this year and thrown 90 pitches or more in 24. Ventura isn’t the only one impressed with Rodon’s durability, or the only one to go to the animal kingdom to find a comparison. “When he does get in a jam he settles down,” All-Star third baseman Todd Frazier said. “You don’t see him get antsy or excited. You see it in pitchers’ faces. Sometimes guys have got antics out there with the pouty face. He doesn’t have any of that, he just bulldogs his way through.” While his ability to show up and stick with it are admirable qualities, starting pitchers generally aspire to be more than innings eaters, especially ones chosen third overall in the amateur draft, like Rodon was in 2014. In two seasons in the big leagues, Rodon has shown that he can be a dependable number three in the White Sox rotation, behind all stars Chris Sale and Jose Quintana. That’s impressive progress in a short time, especially considering the fact that the two pitchers drafted ahead of him—Brady Aiken and Tyler Kolek—have yet to throw a pitch above the Class A level in the minor leagues. Just eight of the 41 players drafted in 2014’s first round have reached the big leagues, including just five of the 20 pitchers chosen. Rodon has more MLB wins than anyone else in his draft class. Still, he has only shown flashes of the pitcher the White Sox saw at NC State, and the one the organization and Rodon still hope he’ll become. He’s learning on the job at the big-league level, but unquestionably, he’s making progress. In the 11 starts since a sprained wrist interrupted his second season in the Majors, Rodon has gone six innings nine times and

By R. Cory Smith North State Journal

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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (55) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on Sept. 25.

thrown 90 pitches in 10. Over that span, he’s gone 6-2 with a 3.49 ERA. His 50th Major League start may have been his best yet. Pitching against the first place Indians in Cleveland, Rodon was dominant over eight innings. He didn’t allow a hit until the fifth inning and struck out a career-high 11. He allowed two hits, and just three runners reached second base. With Chicago closer David Robertson ready to take over in the ninth inning, Rodon closed his day with a flourish, striking out the side on 13 pitches in the eighth inning. “That was outstanding. That’s the best I’ve seen him,” Ventura said. “Strike one was the biggest thing, and it was with authority. It was placed well. After that, it just seems like he got better as the game moved along. A couple of guys get on and he turned it up in key situations. In the middle of the game, late in the game, he had it all.” “I was able to drive the ball today and when I’m going good, that’s the way it is,” Rodon said, “driving the ball through the zone and attacking hitters.” His performance was also promising considering the stakes. Cleveland was looking to clinch its first divisional title since 2007 in the Indians’ final home game of the season. “There’s a lot on the line for these guys playing on the other

side, being able to clinch something and he just had his mind set on it,” Ventura said. “Today he was going out with a purpose. He was locating, he had great command on his changeup. It’s a lineup that has been able to rough us up before and he responded.” The opposing manager was just as impressed. “He’s a young pitcher and he’s getting better with starts,” Cleveland’s Terry Francona said. “We’ve seen a lot of him because he’s in our division. His offspeed is better, even his delivery is smoothing out and, like a lot of young pitchers that have talent, you’re starting to see him gain experience. He’s pretty good.” The win also put Rodon over .500 for his career, at 1716. While he’s not at the level of the top-of-rotation starters yet, he’s only 23 and making rapid progress. That was the age that Sale, 4-3 career record, had his break-out 17-8 season. Quintana was just 6-6 in his career at the same age. In other words, better things appear to be just over the horizon. “I couldn’t be happier for him,” Frazier said. “Hopefully there’s more of that to come for him next year.” “It needs to stay like that,” Rodon said. If it does, the only animal he’ll be compared to is the top dog.

RALEIGH — To this point in his college career, Dennis Smith has watched from the sidelines. After tearing his ACL prior to his senior year in high school, Smith enrolled early to get integrated with the NC State basketball program. That will all change soon. In just over one month — Nov. 3 to be exact — Wolfpack fans will finally get a chance to see Smith in action. Mark Gottfried has seen Smith recover firsthand wasn’t afraid to offer a brash description of his freshman point guard, who he believe is the “best guard in the country.” “I will stand here in front of you today and say I think Dennis Smith is the best guard in the country,” Gottfried said. “Period. Hands down. That’s my opinion. He is still a freshman, and he still has to learn. There’s a learning curve even for those players that are very talented. “But I have a strong opinion on how good I think he is. I wouldn’t choose anybody over him.” Gottfried hasn’t had a shortage of great point guards as a college coach. From Mo Williams to Cat Barber, the sixth-year NC State coach has rarely shown this much faith in a freshman leading his team. But with strong leadership skills — which Smith says date back to the first grade at Teresa C. Berrien Elementary in Fayetteville — Smith already has the trust of the rest of the roster. Terry Henderson, who went through a similar journey as Smith after missing last season with an an-

kle injury, praised Smith for his maturity despite adversity. “When I was 18, I wasn’t thinking like he’s thinking,” Henderson said. “I’m excited for his future. He’s the No. 1 player in the country coming out of high school — the best guard in the country. I don’t think that’s up for any debate in my eyes.” The Fayetteville native was the No. 1 player in N.C. and the No. 2 point guard and No. 6 player in the 2016 class nationally, according to 247Sports. He turned down offers from UNC, Duke, Kansas and Kentucky when he committed to NC State — his first offer as a sophomore at Trinity Christian School. While he’s played pickup games and claims he was dunking one month after his surgery — shhhh, don’t tell Gottfried — Smith is ready for game action. “I’m so hungry to play, man,” Smith said before the summer. “I haven’t played a game since Aug. 2, 2015, so it’s been a very long time since I’ve been able to prove myself. I remember the date. I’m hungry to go out there and compete and prove that it’s not all hype. “One thing I can promise is that I’ll play every game like it’s my last because I realize now it can be taken away from you at any moment.” As for the hype his own coach built for him at NC State Media Day, Smith completely agrees. “I’m all the way with him on that,” Smith said of Gottfried’s comments. “I believe the same thing. I’m glad he does, because he’s my coach. I wouldn’t expect anything less. I totally agree with him.” Dennis Smith, a top-ranked point guard, at the Dail Basketball Center at NC State on April 1.

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Arnold Palmer “The King”

Majors: 7 (Masters: 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964; U.S. Open: 1960; British Open: 1961-62) PGA Tour wins: 62 Champions Tour victories: 10 Ryder Cup appearances: 6 Presidential Medal of Freedom (2004) Congressional Gold Medal (2009) Holds U.S. record with 22 career Ryder Cup match wins Holds record for largest final-round comeback in the U.S. Open (seven shots, 1960)

Building a major home The Quail Hollow Club isn’t the permanent home for a major, but it certainly qualifies as a potential spot for one. Quail hosts the Wells Fargo Championship every year and next year will be the home of the 2017 PGA Championship (the Wells will take place at Eagle Point in Wilmington, N.C.). It’s a glorious course, originally designed in 1961 by George Cobb and reworked by Palmer in 1986. The par-4, 478-yard 18th hole is the final in a three-hole stretch called “The Green Mile,” and serves as an impressively difficult finishing hole for the course. The full course is a testament to Palmer’s ability to stamp his signature.

Arnold Palmer courses in N.C. Quail Hollow Country Club

Birkdale Golf Club Huntersville

Charlotte

The King’s ties to NCSU The Quail Hollow Club isn’t the permanent home for a major, but it certainly qualifies as a potential spot for one. Quail hosts the Wells Fargo Championship every year and next year will be the home of the 2017 PGA Championship (the Wells will take place at Eagle Point in Wilmington, N.C.). It’s a glorious course, originally designed in 1961 by George Cobb and reworked by Palmer in 1986. The par-4, 478-yard 18th hole is the final in a three-hole stretch called “The Green Mile,” and serves as an impressively difficult finishing hole for the course. The full course is a testament to Palmer’s ability to stamp his signature.

Cullasaja Club

The Carolina Golf Club at Little River

Highlands

Carthage

Lonnie Poole Golf Course at NCSU

Brier Creek Country Club

Raleigh

Oak Valley Golf Club

Rivers Edge Golf Club

Advance

South Brunswick

Balsam Mountain Preserve

Woodlake Resort & Country Club

Sylva

Vass

Mid South Club

Scotch Hall Preserve

Southern Pines

TPC at Piper Glen

Merry Hill

Charlotte

Lasting legacy at Wake Forest Arnold Palmer Scholarship Receipients Juan Vizcaya Michael Capone Buck Williams Bill Haas Webb Simpson Lee Bedford Thomas Birdsey Will Zalatoris (current WFU junior)

“I had a love affair with Wake Forest since my undergraduate days, but I didn’t realize until many years later what I had truly learned at Wake Forest, both in and out of the classroom, about the meaning of a productive and meaningful life.”

Buddy Worsham Scholarship Receipients Mark Cero, Hans Albertsson, Bobby Collins, Justin Roof, Robert Dean, Jamie Gallacher, Patrick Damron, Brent Wanner, Chad Wilcox, Brendan Gielow, Evan Beck, Woody Woodward (current WFU senior), Jay Sigel, Jack Lewis, Lanny Wadkins, Eddie Pearce, Curtis Strange, Bob Byman, Gary Hallberg, Jerry Haas, Billy Andrade, Len Mattiace, Tim Straub, Eoghan O’Connell

— Arnold Palmer, 1929-2016

Bill Haas Haas is a legacy member of both Wake Forest and Arnold Palmer’s devotion to giving back: his father. His father Jay Haas played with Curtis Strange on Wake’s national championship team in the 1970’s. Bill’s uncle Jerry was a Buddy Worsham Scholarship recepient as well. Bill was no slouch either: a three-time first-team All-American, a four-time All-ACC golfer and twotime ACC Player of the Year.

Webb Simpson A standout at Raleigh’s Broughton High School, Simpson went to Wake Forest in 2004 after earning the Arnold Palmer Scholarship. He was a three-time All-American golfer while at Wake Forest and earned ACC Player of the Year honors while playing for the Demon Deacons in 2008. Simpson helped the United States win the 2007 Walker Cup and 2008 Palmer Cup. After turning pro, Simpson won the 2012 U.S. Open at the Olympic Club in San Francisco.

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Week 3

Fantasy Football Start/Sit Each week we’ll provide two start and two sit options from each position for the upcoming week in fantasy. To be clear: if you own Aaron Rodgers or Antonio Brown, you should start them. These recommendations should never supersede the obvious.

Quarterback

START

SIT

Philip Rivers | Chargers (vs. Saints)

Jameis Winston | Buccaneers (vs. Broncos)

Rivers did not look good against Indy in Week 3; another sad, late loss for the Chargers. But he should bounce back against the Saints, one of the worst, if not the worst, defenses in football. New Orleans is ripe to be carved up in the air. Matthew Stafford | Lions (at Bears)

Winston has the capability of going up top against anyone, but he hasn’t been consistent this year. A home game is good, but the Broncos are a really good defense and could limit him severely.

Eli Manning | Giants (at Vikings)

Stafford is having a tremendous season under the tutelage of Jim Bob Cooter, and his success should continue on Sunday against the Bears. Chicago’s been crushed by injuries and doesn’t appear capable of slowing anyone.

This is a tough week for quarterback matchups, so it’s possible you have to play Eli. Look elsewhere, if you can, because the Vikes are a tough matchup. They just shut down Aaron Rodgers and Cam Newton in consecutive weeks.

START

SIT DeAngelo Williams | Steelers (vs. Chiefs)

Football is very rarely simple to predict, but did you see what the Falcons did to the Saints on Monday night? That defense is one giant block of swiss cheese. Gordon is a superb start who should find the end zone at least once.

LeGarrette Blount | Patriots (vs. Bills)

The return of Le’Veon Bell means the Steelers will greatly shift their running game. Pittsburgh wants to keep DeAngelo fresh for later in the year or to step in if Bell gets hurt again, so don’t expect much action moving forward.

Rashad Jennings Giants (at Vikings)

This matchup isn’t ideal for Blount, who has been on fire all season long. The Bills can be stout on defense. But with Jimmy Garoppolo/Jacoby Brissett both injured, New England will lean on its ground game, and Blount will benefit greatly.

With Shane Vereen out for the year and this game set for Monday night, there will be a temptation to start Jennings. Avoid that temptation, because Minnesota has been terrific at shutting down opposing run games.

START

SIT Dez Bryant | Cowboys (at 49ers)

The speedy wide receiver’s been a capable starting option for much of the early going this season, and a depleted Browns defense could be very vulnerable to giving up huge plays, Jackson’s speciality.

The Cowboys announced Bryant suffered a hairline fracture of his right knee during Sunday night’s game, meaning it will be a close call on if he actually plays. Starting him is risky.

Julian Edelman | Patriots (vs. Bills)

Marvin Jones | Lions (at Bears)

One more week until Edelman gets set to go on a tear. That’s when Tom Brady comes back. But right now he’s just too risky with injured quarterbacks starting for New England.

We’ve advised starting Jones multiple times: hope you listened, because he blew up last week. It should be more of the same with a chop-licking matchup against a beat-up Bears defense next.

START

SIT Jesse James | Steelers (vs. Chiefs)

Since Sam Bradford took over, Rudolph’s been a beneficiary of the QB change. The sixth-year tight end has 18 targets, 10 catches, 101 yards and two touchdowns. This might finally be his breakout season.

James is looking more like a nice byeweek replacement than anything else at this point. He’s very touchdown dependent, and the return of Le’Veon Bell only limits the number of targets available for the Steelers’ offense.

START The explosion of Buffalo last Sunday against Arizona might scare some people off. But don’t be shy: New England blanked the Texans last week and Bill Belichick’s been preparing for Rex Ryan’s offense for 10 days now.

Jets (+2.5) vs. Seahawks Over/under 40 THE PICK: Ryan Fitzpatrick threw SIX INTERCEPTIONS (a sixpacktrick if you will) against the Chiefs last week. Pride alone says the Jets have to bounce back here. Bears (+3) vs. Lions Over/under 48 THE PICK: Under Brian Hoyer, the Bears weren’t much better than with Jay Cutler. This has the makings of a defenseless divisional shootout, so we’ll take the points. Patriots (-6.5) vs. Bills Over/under 43.5 THE PICK: Bill Belichick got 10 days to prepare for another team, and a divisional rival he wants to beat. His two quarterbacks also got 10 days to get healthy. Pats roll big.

THE PICK: Washington is set to get on a roll if they can handle the bottom-dwelling Browns. Cleveland looked frisky last week, but the Redskins should blow them out. Falcons (+3) vs. Panthers Over/under 50 THE PICK: Carolina needs a win bad and the public will love Atlanta because of how they looked on Monday night against the Saints. Three points is just too much for a home team in a divisional matchup. Ravens (-3.5) vs. Raiders Over/under 46.5 THE PICK: Fascinating game here, with the Raiders sitting on a pair of wins against the undefeated Ravens. Baltimore can justify its start against bad teams with a big game, but we’ll take the points here too.

THE PICK: J.J. Watt is done for the season and it shifted this line a lot. It’s understandable because he’s really good at football! The Titans are getting enough here where they’re the pick to keep it close. Buccaneers (+3) vs. Broncos Over/under 43 THE PICK: Tampa’s looked awful and Denver’s looked great, so why not make this the upset special of the week? Jameis Winston shows up big and Tampa’s defense will surprise against Trevor Siemian. 49ers (+2) vs. Cowboys Over/under 45 THE PICK: The Cowboys are likely going to miss Dez Bryant for this game, which is a must-win thanks to Cincy and Green Bay looming on the schedule. Tough spot though, and we like the Niners to steal one.

THE PICK: Vegas expects a shootout to break loose in the second Brees Bowl. It’s hard to imagine New Orleans’ sorry defense containing Rivers and company however. Cardinals (-7.5) vs. Rams Over/under 42.5 THE PICK: Lot of points predicated on another bounceback by Arizona after a bad loss. They’re capable of blowing teams out tough and we think they do here. Steelers (-5) vs. Chiefs Over/under 47

DST

Patriots (vs. Bills)

THE PICK: Weird things happen in London and hard to get a feel for these two teams early in the season. We’ll take the points.

Chargers (-4) vs. Saints Over/under 53.5

tight end

Kyle Rudolph | Vikings (vs. Giants)

Colts (-2.5) vs. Jaguars (London game) Over/under 49

Texans (-5) vs. Titans Over/under 40.5

wide receiver

DeSean Jackson | Redskins (vs. Browns)

NFL LINES

Redskins (-7.5) vs. Browns Over/under 46.5

running back

Melvin Gordon | Chargers (vs. Saints)

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SIT Bills (at Patriots) Conversely, the Bills might have a good defensive reputation, but they just maxed everything out against Arizona. They’re going to be undermanned here, and even against a limited Pats offense they could cause some trouble.

THE PICK: Big Ben and Antonio Brown give Marcus Peters the biggest test of the season and go deep on the talented corner for several scores in a runaway win. Vikings (-5) vs. Giants Over/under 43.5 THE PICK: Minnesota’s defense has looked undstoppable for the first three weeks. But Odell Beckham gets loose and keeps it close.

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Tar Heels not thrilled with fans bolting big win early By Brett Friedlander North State Journal CHAPEL HILL — It’s become something of a local social media tradition for rival fans to tauntingly post pictures of empty seats at Kenan Stadium before North Carolina home football games. That wasn’t an issue Saturday. There were plenty of people in the stands when the Tar Heels’ game against Pittsburgh started at 3:30 p.m. This time, the discussion was more about how many of the announced crowd of 54,500 were still in the seats 3½ hours later when UNC completed its come-from-behind 37-36 victory. And instead of rival fans, it was the Tar Heels themselves that raised the issue. “Any time you get a win like that when fans are leaving the stadium and everybody’s counting you out? Yes, we noticed that.” wide receiver Ryan Switzer said afterward. “We noticed people leaving. But we felt like we still were in the game no matter what.” Switzer wasn’t the only member of the Tar Heels to mention the exodus of fans heading toward the exits once their team fell behind their ACC Coastal Division rival by 13 points midway through the fourth quarter. Defensive tackle Nazair Jones said Monday that it was hard not to notice what was going on in the stands, even as they continued to battle on the field in an effort to pull the game out. UNC scored two touchdowns in the final 7½ minutes to rally for the victory. The winning score came on a two-yard touchdown pass from Mitch Trubisky to Bug Howard with just two seconds remaining. “I obviously had my focus on the game, but you could just

North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Bug Howard (84) catches the game-deciding touchdown under pressure from Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Ryan Lewis (38) in the fourth quarter of the college football game at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill on Sept. 24.The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers 37 - 36. Eamon queeney | north state journal

look up and see the stairs are full with people going the other way,” Jones said. “You want to focus on the game, but it’s kind of glaring.” Still, enough fans stayed around until the bitter end to provide what coach Larry Fedora called an “electric” atmosphere when Howard outmuscled a Pitt defender for the ball in the end zone. “The fans, they were our edge,” Fedora said. “That was a big key for us.” Jones agreed, so much so that he took to Twitter after the game to thank those fans stayed for all

four quarters and played a major role in fueling a comeback that saw the Tar Heels drive 63 yards on 17 plays in the final 3:33. “I’m the kind of guy that feeds off that stuff,” Jones said. “It just gives us that little edge that we need at home sometimes to have people there with us and believing in us. They deserved to see that win.” Support for the program in general and home attendance in particular have become something of a thorny issue for UNC since the NCAA’s investigation into the school’s athletic program

began in 2010. The average announced crowds at the 63,000-seat Kenan Stadium have hovered around the 50,000 mark over the past five seasons, although the actual number of people in the seats has been noticeably less on numerous occasions. This year’s two-game average of 55,250, boosted by the Tar Heels’ 11-win Coastal Division championship season a year ago, is the most since Fedora’s tenure began in 2012. Although Jones said that things are “definitely getting

better,” he added that the task of changing the football culture at UNC has only just begun. Games like the one on Saturday certainly won’t hurt the process, at least in persuading the fans that do come not to give up on their team too soon. “It would be nice to see it more often, but as players we can’t focus on that,” Jones said. “(Fans) want to see a good game, so we can’t go out there and give up 300-400 yards rushing. That’s not things they want to see. As we start to perform better, they’ll start to stick around more often.”

beamon from page B1 Matchups to watch: • Redskins WR DeSean Jackson, who has five receptions over 25 yards already this season, vs. Browns CB Joe Haden, who missed last week’s game vs. Miami with a groin injury. Haden is a lockdown corner with the physicality to give Jackson problems — especially given he has ankle and knee problems of his own. • Browns QB/WR Terrelle Pryor, who was dynamic at two positions against Miami, vs. RedskinsCB Josh Norman, off to a good start in his first year with Washington after signing a $75 million deal in April. Pryor completed 3 of 5 passes for at quarterback and he caught eight passes for 144 yards. Pryor is first player in NFL history with 140-plus receiving yards, 20-plus rushing yards and 30-plus passing yards in a game. Norman is still looking for his first interception with Washington, but has a forced fumble.

Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) argues a no call in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Bank of America Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 2210.

Player spotlight Browns kicker Cody Parkey. He was signed one day before the Browns played the Dolphins because kicker Patrick Murray was injured in practice. Parkey, a Pro Bowl kicker for the Eagles in 2014 but out of football last year, never practiced until the day of the game with the Dolphins and it showed. He made two field goals but missed three, including a 46-yard attempt that went wide left on the final play of regulation with the score 24-24. Nevertheless, coach Hue Jackson is sticking with Parkey, but this could be his last chance. If Parkey, 24, struggles again the Browns will likely be shopping for a new kicker. Fast facts Browns rookie QB Cody Kessler made first career start last week, passed for 244 yards. RB Isaiah Crowell is tied for 2nd in NFL with 274 rush yards. Had career-long 85-yard TD run in Week 2, has 5 rush TDs in past 7 games. ... Redskins RB Matt Jones aims for third game in rown row with 60-plus yards rushing.

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Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) drops back to pass against the New York Giants during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium.

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ABP on Benjamin

Despite losing two games through three weeks, the Panthers defense hasn’t been the issue. Carolina currently ranks No. 3 in the NFL in yards per game (273.3), but ranks 18th with 23.3 points per game. In order to come away with a .500 record, the defense will need to limit huge plays and red zone appearances by the Falcons’ high-flying offense.

In the 22-10 loss to the Vikings, Kelvin Benjamin saw just one target and came away with zero receptions. Since his rookie season, Benjamin had at least one reception in every game with the Panthers. Benjamin’s last game without at least one catch? His freshman season with Florida State on Sept. 29, 2012 against South Florida. Yeah, it’s been a long time. Don’t expect a similar performance this Sunday. Cam won’t have it. “That can’t happen,” Newton said of targeting Benjamin just once. “If I’m speaking for it, that won’t happen again. He’s too good of a player.” The Falcons defense is porous, allowing 313 passing yards and 30.3 points per game. Prior to playing Minnesota, Benjamin was averaging 99.5 yards per game with three touchdowns. Look for the tall receiver to get right on Sunday.

Bounce back Cats Since a loss to the Vikings on Nov. 30, 2014, the Panthers have lost just two regular season games. That was also the last time Carolina lost two straight games, with a win following every loss since that point. After a tough loss to the Broncos to start the season, the Panthers regrouped to trounce the 49ers. Following their first loss at the hands of the Falcons in Week 16 last year, the Buccaneers were the unlucky recipient of a 38-10 beatdown by the Panthers. This time around might be a little tougher, however. That aforementioned offense leads the league in points scored (34.7) and total yards (448.0) through three games and has two straight road wins before returning home. Carolina’s offense has rarely shown its full potential through three weeks. Expect Cam Newton to run wild against a weak defense in a game that should be a fight for 40 in the Georgia Dome.

Wither the bellcow? Facing one of the staunchest defenses in the NFL in Week 3, Cameron Artis-Payne was only given 13 total touches against the Vikes. He turned those into 58 total yards and two first downs as the Panthers lead back. With Jonathan Stewart expected to be out yet again with a hamstring injury, this week’s opponent might be a little more kind for CAP. The second-year back is the likely starter against the Falcons, a team he played well against in 2015. While he didn’t touch paydirt in Atlanta last

year, he did average 9.8 yards per carry and 49 yards total. Albeit, that was helped by a 31-yard scamper in that game, the longest of his career. He’ll still share the backfield with Fozzy Whittaker and Mike Tolbert, but this might be CAP’s last chance to prove he deserves some kind of a timeshare when Stewart returns. Against a horrendous defense that allows 120 rushing yards per game, look for Artis-Payne to make a big impact. Julio vs. Bradberry, Part 1 Here’s some breaking news for you: Julio Jones is a really good receiver. Since entering the league, the Falcons’ No. 1 receiver has torched opposing secondaries when he’s healthy. That doesn’t bode well for James Bradberry. But then again, he’s passed every test thus far. In his first three games, Bradberry has been Carolina’s preeminent corner, facing the likes of Demaryius Thomas and Stefon Diggs. Against Bradberry, Thomas came away with 48 yards and Diggs posted 40. Outside of facing the Panthers corner, Thomas is averaging 95 yards with a touchdown while Diggs is averaging 142.5 yards with a score. We already spoke about Jones’ averages this season outside of his awful game against the Saints. In his last five meetings with the Panthers, Jones totaled 31 catches and 449 yards and two touchdowns. While there will be plenty of focus on the Panthers’ front seven against the Falcons’ two-headed monster in the backfield, Jones vs. Bradberry could decide Sunday’s outcome.

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MOJOAA Performing Arts Company and Mordecai Historic Park take participants through an immersive theater experience. See page C4

the good life IN A NORTH STATE OF MIND

unplugged | Cedar Mountain “On a clear day you can see all the way to the Blue Ridge.” Jason Guidry, DuPont State Recreational Forest Supervisor Visitors gather around High Falls, at 150 feet it is one of the most powerful waterfalls in the N.C. mountains. Close to 700,000 people visited Dupont Forest last year alone.

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playlist October 2-9 49th Annual Fall Pottery & Glass Festival Creedmoor Pottery, glass blowing and wood turning demonstrations, kiln openings, kiln firings, Raku firings, live music, plant sales, adult egg hunt and raffles. cedarcreekgallery.com Dixie Classic Fair Winston-Salem The Dixie Classic Fair is the second largest agricultural fair in North Carolina. Enjoy great food, thrilling carnival rides and games, demonstrations, entertainment, concerts, motorsports, and livestock shows. Check the website for more information such as admission and schedules. dcfair.com

October 6 State of Latino Charlotte Charlotte At the approach of the close of ¡NUEVOlution! and the wrap up the year-long exploration of what it means to be Latino in the New South,The Museum of the New South invites you to join them for a conversation about the state of Latino Charlotte. Panelists from across multiple sectors will share insights and perspectives. museumofthenewsouth.org

October 6-9 Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance Pittsboro A celebration of music, dance, art and education with four stages and more than 60 bands. Family friendly activities, healing arts, music and dance workshops, sustainability fair, local food vendors, craft vendors and more. shakorihillsgrassroots.org

October 7-8 Cashiers Valley 8th Annual Leaf Festival Cashiers Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and more on display and available for purchase throughout the weekend. Most of the performers are local and regional acts, ranging in genre from singer/songwriters. villagegreencashiersnc.com ELIZABETH MENDOZA | FOR THE NORTH STATE JOURNAL

A welcome walk in the forest The Dupont State Recreational Forest is an ecologically significant treasure that we must take care not to wear out. Thanks to recent state budget allocations, the ability to do so more easily is in sight. By Jennifer Wood North State Journal

he forest welcomes visitors to its more than 10,000 acres of famous trails and waterfalls year-round and all it asks is that you leave it just as you found it — pristine. The fight to hang on to the land began long before 683,000 visitors (in 2015 alone) began streaming in. “The friends were here first,” said Jason Guidry, the DuPont State Recreational Forest Supervisor, during a tour of the brand new Aleen Steinberg Center. “They predate even the forest service here.” The visitors center is named in honor of Steinberg, who spent summer vacations in Cedar Mountain

with her husband and children and fell in love with the place when it was still owned by the DuPont Corporation. When the manufacturer closed, Steinberg and 21 other local residents got together to prevent the sale of the land to a developer intent on building a high-end, gated community. That group became the “Friends of the Falls.” If you begin your day at the visitors center you are likely to encounter a volunteer from the Friends organization manning the desk dispensing information to guests. The current incarnation of the group is called “Friends of DuPont Forest,” and they are an actively involved volunteer service organization. “Let’s see, we had over 2,000 visitors July Fourth See UNPLUGGED, page C6

October 8 Raleigh Little Theatre’s Biannual Costume Sale Raleigh Don’t miss RLT’s biannual costume sale! Take advantage of the great prices on vintage hats, fun costumes, and other assorted pieces and accessories. A great resource for school theater departments, flea market shoppers and Halloween costume shoppers. raleighlittletheatre.org

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10 simple ways to get 10,000 steps (without exercising more) People know they should By Alton Skinner For the North State Journal be more active, walking ten thousand steps per day has become a common goal. This is a pretty big goal since according to a 2010 study the average was 5117 steps per day. 10k steps cover about 5 miles and burns 500 calories.

Reach 10k the easy way

1. Measure your steps. Invest

in a pedometer, app for your phone, or invest in a wearable fitness tracker.

2. Add 300 steps per day. Once you know your number create a plan to add steps. 3. Park at the back of the

parking lot, or down the street. Every extra minute of walking is worth 84 steps.

4. Take the stairs. Each flight

of stairs is roughly equal to 38 steps on flat ground.

5. Use the bathroom on

another floor or further down the hall. This can add 200 steps and another 80 for the extra stairs

6. Don’t email your coworker, add 61 steps per minute when walk over to talk instead.

history marked October 3, 1960

The first episode of “The Andy Griffith Show” aired on CBS Television. The program starred Mount Airy native Andy Griffith and focused on life in the fictional community of Mayberry, N.C., said to be have been modeled after Griffith’s hometown of Mount Airy, N.C. Already a Broadway, radio and film actor, Griffith landed the role of Mayberry Sheriff Andy Taylor in an episode of “The Danny Thomas Show” wherein the sheriff arrested Thomas’ character for running a stop sign. Eight months after the Danny Thomas episode aired featuring the character, “The Andy Griffith Show” debuted.

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October 5, 1751

Lawyer, writer and judge James Iredell was born. Originally a representative of the Crown, he challenged the colonial court system and was instrumental in the creation of its American successor.

October 6, 1967

8. Walk and brush. Brushing

your teeth for two minutes could add 200 steps

9. Add steps at the store. When grocery shopping, take an extra lap around the store before checking out, or alternate sides of the store as you grab items. At 61 steps per minute you can pick up 1200.

10. Do your chores. At 120

steps per minute, 15 minutes of outdoor chores will help you rack up 1,800 steps. So wash your car, mow or rake the lawn and walk the dog to get your steps. These 10 steps will help you get your 10,000 steps. Alton Skinner is a health and fitness expert with over two decades of experience training athletes and author of “The Golfer’s Stroke Saver Workout.”

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Contributors to this section this week include: Dan Reeves Alton Skinner *there was an omission in our 9/25 issue, Liz Moomey’s byline should have run beside her story on Matthew Willey’s hive art on page C3 — our sincere apologies.

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accolades Time is on Flatt Lonesome’s side

Three students graduated from Duke’s Physician Assistant (PA) Program and became the first PAs in the country. When Dr. Eugene A. Stead Jr., then Chairman of Duke’s Department of Medicine, established the PA Program in 1965, it was the first of its kind in the nation. A two-year course that trained students to practice medicine and provide health care services under a doctor’s supervision, the program aimed to address the problem of the physician shortage, particularly in rural areas throughout North Carolina.

Flatt Lonesome performs at the Raleigh Convention Center as part of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass event.

Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

7. Walk and talk. Walking while

you’re on a 30-minute phone call is worth more than 1,800 steps.

North Carolina apples are delicious in a variety of recipes, but sometimes the multitude of choices makes it difficult to choose which apple is best for what recipe. Here are three with their best baking use: Jonathan possesses a tart flesh, crisp, juicy, bright red on yellow skin and are best in applesauce. Mutsu has a very tart, distinctively flavored, grass-green skin, tending toward yellow/orange and are perfect in pies. Winesap is a versatile variety with a very juicy, sweet-sour flavor, winey, aromatic, sturdy, red skin good in applesauce, pie and cider.

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By Jennifer Wood North State Journal

turn the page With only three months left in 2016 we reached out to Duck’s Cottage Coffee & Books to ask for a list of books they’ve seen fly off their shelves this year and ones they’d recommend to everyone.

“Lab Girl’

by Hope Jahren released April 5, 2016

“The Atomic Weight of Love” by Elizabeth J. Church released May 3, 2016

“Before the Fall”

by Noah Hawley released May 31, 2016

“Sons and Daughters of Ease and Plenty” by Ramona Ausubel released June 14, 2016

ll six members of Flatt Lonesome are under 27 years old and the band itself is only A five, but time doesn’t seem to be on their minds. “We’re still really enjoying this album,” said Kelsi Robertson Harrigill. “The feedback that we’ve gotten from it and the success of the album — and I say success because whether we win on Thursday night or not. It’s not why we play music.” There are six members of Flatt Lonesome: Kelsi Robertson Harrigill (mandolin), Buddy Robertson (guitar), and Charli Robertson (fiddle) were the original founding members of the band in 2011 along with their neighbor Dominic Illingworth (bass) and their longtime friend Michael Stockton (dobro) and then Paul Harrigill (banjo) joined the band at the beginning of 2012. In case you were wondering, Kelsi, Buddy and Charli are siblings and there is definitely something different and distinct about that harmony. To add to the family vibe, Kelsi and Paul are married. Their lives have been a whirlwind the past two years as everyone catches on to their music, and the title of their album, “Runaway Train,” becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. In 2014 they picked up the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year Award. In August 2015 they made their Grand Ole Opry debut and have since

become a frequent favorite, playing that hallowed stage seven times in a two-year period. The 2015 IBMA’s found them back in Raleigh and nominated for Vocal Group of the Year. This year, “Runaway Train” earned them a slew of nominations, and on Thursday night at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts they won Vocal Group of the Year, Song of the Year for “You’re the One,” and Album of the Year. During their acceptance speech for Album of the Year there were a few tears as they said, “Sorry, our parents are here.” In reflecting our conversation from earlier in the week, Kelsi Robertson Harrigill discussed how home influences music. “We were all brought up in Christian homes and have been brought up in church,” she said. “Paul’s father and my father are both pastors, and we appreciate, love and respect the way our parents raised us.” She laughed and then added, “On the other hand, we were raised with country music and I don’t drink and I haven’t ever killed a man, but I really like the songs that talk about that. I mean you can’t not like Johnny Cash.” A true statement, and Flatt Lonesome’s rendition of Cash’s “Jackson” is worth a listen. They have been called the band that bluegrass needs right now, and they seem to be settling into the wave that “Runaway Train” has brought with ease. “Bluegrass is a very close-knit family,” said Paul Harrigill. “We’re grateful to be where we are right now, doing what we’re doing.”

stir it up The evolution of the Arnold Palmer “The King” died this week at the age of 87, leaving behind not only a golfing legacy, but also a beverage one. We couldn’t let his loss go by without remembering him here with the story of how the drink named after him came to be. Palmer was interviewed in 2013 for an ESPN “30 for 30 Short” where he talked about how his late wife Winnie made tea for lunch and one day the idea for the drink just came to him. “My wife made a lot of iced tea for lunch, and I said, ‘Hey, babe, I’ve got an idea. You make the iced tea and make a big pitcher, and we’ll just put a little lemonade in it and see how that works.’ We mixed it up, and I got the solution about where I wanted it and I put the lemonade in it. I had it for lunch after working on the golf course. I thought, ‘Boy, this is great, babe. I’m going to take it when I play golf. I’m going to take a thermos of iced tea and lemonade.’” He goes on to say that he was building a golf course in Palm Springs and he described to the waitress what he

wanted in his drink. The waitress went to take the order of an adjacent table and the lady said, “I want an Arnold Palmer, I want what he’s having.” And his eponymous drink was born, quenching the thirst of duffers and non-duffers alike for years to come Raise a glass with us as Arnie would — “the dominant factor must be iced tea with about 1/3 or 1/4 of it in lemonade” — and stir it up.

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Aaron Neville performs at the Baldwin Auditorium on the campus of Duke University to kick off the 2016-2017 Duke Performance Series.

By Dan Reeves For the North State Journal

he tender poignancy of Aaron Neville’s gilded voice is as recognizable now as it was in 1966 when he shared “Tell It Like It Is” with the world. After decades of writing, performing, and partnering with some of the greatest musicians in the world, Neville, now 75, recently released “Apache,” his latest album. Returning to his roots that run as deep as Lake Pontchartrain, the New Orleans native includes an amazing group of players on this latest offering such as David Guy of Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, and Eric Bloom of Lettuce and Blue Oyster Cult. The funk, soul, jazz, and outright rock on “Apache” is that of the mystique of New Orleans and its rich musical tradition. “It was a labor of love,” said Neville. Almost anyone of a certain age can easily recognize Neville’s distinctive, angelic pitch and delicate delivery of notes high and low as well his soulful outcry of emotion. Beginning in 1966 with his first number one hit, “Tell It Like It Is,” his vocal range and craft

have found him defying labels and placing himself in whichever genre the work calls him. In 1989 he and Linda Ronstadt reached the top of the charts and earned a Grammy for “Don’t Know Much,” in the adult contemporary category. Just one year earlier he recorded “Uptown” with the legendary jazz saxophonist, Branford Marsalis, and rock ‘n’ roll icons, Keith Richards and Carlos Santana. Around the same time, Neville recorded the critically acclaimed, “Yellow Moon,” with his brothers Cyril, Art, and Charles joined by musical giants in sonic architecture, Brian Eno and Daniel Lanois. Aaron Neville falls under no label, and when asked if he is comfortable with the moniker given to him by some journalists of, “the human oboe,” he laughed and said “I’ll take it.” Friday night’s intimate performance was not about “Apache,” his 75th birthday, or Aaron Neville’s greatest hits, but more of a lesson for the audience on Neville’s education in music—what made him Aaron Neville, inside and out. The show began with an extended overture of his many

Almost anyone of a certain age can easily recognize Neville’s distinctive, angelic pitch and delicate delivery of notes high and low as well his soulful outcry of emotion. contributions to music played masterfully on a grand piano by longtime collaborator Michael Goods, who throughout the evening entranced the sold out audience with his accompaniment. Only his piano stylings and Aaron Neville’s angelic voice commanded the opening with a rousing rendition of Ben E. King’s “Stand by Me,” leading naturally into a medley of unforgettable Sam Cooke classics. The evening at the beautiful Baldwin Auditorium on Duke University’s Campus was played to a sold out crowd of 625, and ultimately revealed an exposé of Neville’s musical upbringing. The four-time Grammy Award

winner seemed to stress the importance of the work of Sam Cook, Bill Withers, The Drifters, Roberta Flack and many others, far more than his own. Cleverly and sweetly between songs like, “Ain’t No Sunshine” and the Drifters “This Magic Moment,” Neville commented on his place in time while these great songs entered his life. The unforgettable performance came to a close as Neville and Goods gave the audience the truest of musical tradition with “Down By The River Side,” and the New Orleans processional, “When The Saints Go Marching In.” In the presence of greatness, the audience cheered and clapped along as Neville belted out a rousing showcase of his vocal range in “Tell It Like It Is,” “Good Night Sweetheart,” followed by a humorous, heartfelt rendition of “The Mickey Mouse Club Alma Mater.” Why? Because we love you! Neville speaks of the city of New Orleans with a deep and profound adoration, indicating that the Crescent City, “raised all of us…musicians as brothers and sisters.” In 2005, Hurricane Katrina’s crushing devastation

to New Orleans displaced many. Neville not only faced the hurricane, but also the emotional roller-coaster of watching his wife, Joel, battle lung cancer. When Neville speaks of the storm coupled with the looming loss of his wife of 48 years, its impact on him is evident. After Katrina many New Orleans musicians came together to help their city, Neville being one of them. At NBC’s Concert for Relief in 2005 he performed an unforgettable rendition of Randy Newman’s “Louisiana 1927,” a tale of the great flood of 1927 and it’s staggering devastation to the area. Thankfully the city, along with Neville have been restored. He found love again in his wife Sarah, who inspired the song “Wild Orchid” on “Apache.” He speaks proudly of his son, Ivan and nephew Ian, who carry on the Neville family tradition of making music with their funk jazz soul combo, Dumpstaphunk. Now 75 and celebrating the 50th anniversary of “Tell It like It Is,” Aaron Neville, gentle, humble and kind, talked to me like a friend. His soul is in the right place and his voice declares it.

Photos: Amy Guip

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Kyle Wilkins, 9, portrays a young slave boy during Escape to Freedom.

By Jennifer Wood North State Journal

he last heat of summer lingered into fall on the corner of Cedar and Mordecai streets on the final Saturday in September as we filed into the visitors center at Mordecai Historic Park. “Tonight is not about feeling comfortable.” said assistant site manager of historic sites and technical director Brynn Hoffman as we find our seats in the auditorium for the beginning of Mojoaa Performing Arts Company’s “Escape To Freedom” performance. The narrator asks us to close our eyes and imagine, imagine what it would have been like to travel to an unknown land, on a ship, as a slave. The lights go up and it is time for the auction block. An interactive theater experience implies the audience will take part in the evening in some way, and playwright and director Robin Carmon Marshall intends for her actors and their audiences to be there all the way. “The actors have these slave narratives of actual people who were on this property and they immerse themselves — they learn the language, the mannerisms, they choose a name, they work so hard,” said Marshall. The narratives Marshall is referring to were an undertaking by the Federal Writers’ Project of the Works Progress Administration from 1936 to 1938 in 17 states totaling more than 2,000 interviews with formerly enslaved people. “In order to get into character I really had to humble myself,” said actor Justin Peoples. “I focused on posture and language, I had to practice hunching over. I played Elbert Hunter; he was a slave right here in Raleigh.” The auction block moves fast. The most jarring moments are the request to show our teeth and when a mother is sold separately from her three children. The show is sold out (all three time slots for the evening were sold out both nights, 6 p.m., 7:15 p.m., and 9 p.m. on Sept. 23 and 24) so we are separated into two groups, while the cast moves among us periodically instructing us to keep our heads down and do what we are told. The property is picturesque in the fading light as we’re shuffled around to the front of the big house for the Mistress of the plantation to speak to us. “We’re educating people, this is our history,” said actress Julia Drayton, who played Misses Franklin. “It gives everyone an idea of where the struggle lies.” Our group lines up in front of the smokehouse and the overseer walks among us deciding which tasks to assign to each of us. “You there” he calls to one of the male actors, “those are nice shoes.” The young man pipes up happy to be complimented. “Thank you, my pappy gave ’em to me before he died, it was the only thing he ever gave me.” You know he will not get to keep those beloved shoes, and sure enough the overseer tells him he won’t need them now that he’ll be in the field so he should put them on the porch. At that moment our group has become a family. We move to the corn crib to shuck, and then on to the porch to fold linens until the church bell rings. “Look down, don’t look at them,” we’re reminded by the cast as the family passes by and we wait to cram into the under 1,000-square-foot St. Mark’s Chapel. The service ends with the news that there will be no work tonight because Massa Franklin’s daughter is getting married, so tonight we will celebrate. Dusk is here and we hold our own small service out on the lawn in front of the big house. We dance and celebrate, cementing our little family suspended temporarily in this space and time. “They’re gonna sell us, they’re gonna sell us, they’re gonna sell us.” The news comes rolling down the hill to break up our celebration and sends us scattering just as quickly as we were swinging to the music. We are going on the run. “Where are our papers?” “Do you have the papers?” Voices fly in all directions and no one seems to know which way to run or what to do. Instinct says to literally cut and run. Then our friend wants to go back and get his shoes and we are all torn in this heated rush. He desperately wants those shoes. Who will go with him? We make our way to an abolitionist’s home, cramming ourselves into a tight space, protective of one another, jostling and moving to make sure the older people in our group have seats. You could hear a pin drop when the overseer banged on the door. The abolitionist decided we must move on for the night and so we did, following Rev. Handy Williams and Peoples’ characters as they read the signs to freedom in the trees, leading us to a new life. “At this point in time I feel like this type of education needs to be put right in the forefront,” said Peoples. “It is uplifting, that overcoming of institutionalism. We have to know our history and where we come from together.” The experience closed with the spiritual “Oh, Freedom!” By this time of the night, dry eyes are hard to come by — not from sorrow, but from joy. Joy because we were free together, seeing each other in the magic of twilight on the corner of Cedar and Mordecai Streets in downtown Raleigh as summer faded into fall.

Timika Brodie, playing Aunt Molly, cries as she is separated from her children during Escape to Freedom, an immersive theater experience following the life of an enslaved person, at the Mordecai Historic Park.

Above, Vincent Drayton, portraying a slave named Reverend Handy Williams, raises his hands to participants as they finish Escape to Freedom. Right top, participants shuck corn. Right bottom, Alicia McGill, left, of Raleigh, and Vanessa Ramseur, right, of Henderson, fold sheets.

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Volunteer Suzanne L. helps Lauren Williams at the Aleen Steinberg Center. The visitor center has been recently remodeled.

uNPLUGGED from page C1 weekend alone,” said Jack Soyak as he checked his logbook. “I’ve been a volunteer for three years, but I’ve been here working in the forest for 14 years in some capacity.” With Guidry as your guide, a tour of the forest makes for an adventure, a history lesson and an education in how to tour large groups of guests through your home with grace and patience. There are three must see falls at DSRF — High Falls, Triple Falls and Bridal Veil Falls (of “The Last of the Mohicans” and “The Hunger Games” movie fame) and they are all breathtaking in their own way. Before making it to High Falls, the first stop of the day, a man has run up to Guidry to report a snake on the trail, a copperhead to be exact. “OK, I’ll be right there,” he said with no hesitation, turning the all-terrain vehicle around. He found the correct equipment, handled the situation — seemingly non-plussed by it all — and off we

Jason Guidry looks out at Lake Julia where the Dupont Forest office is located. Guidry is the Forest Manager.

went again with our day, citizens safe and snake relocated. Out of the $22.3 billion budget which took effect in July, DSRF will see $3 million for various parking and utility improvements

and $630,000 for nine new staff positions. It is obvious that money will be put to good use after spending a day with Guidry, who is always friendly and cheerful, yet clearly everything to everyone

From all-day adventures to good times under the stars, Brevard and Transylvania County make the perfect base camp for your Blue Ridge mountains vacation. Explore insider tips, accommodations and more at visitwaterfalls.com, download our free adventure app (search “Land of Waterfalls” at your app store) or call (800) 648-4523.

once he is in the forest. Because he and his staff are in uniform, it is difficult to go far along the trail without someone posing a question or actually posing. At one point a group of young men unable to fit everyone in their frame asked if the forest supervisor would snap their photo. Guidry not only took the picture, he turned and went right on explaining about the spray cliff communities and how they are able to grow on the constantly wet rock faces. Along the trail we met people from Great Britain, Poland and France. “Over 50 percent of the visitors to the forest are non-North Carolinians.” Guidry explained. “The trails are all enjoyed by varied groups too — mountain bikers, hikers, horseback riders. Nearly 90 miles of trails, Lake Julia, Lake Dense, fishing and the falls, there’s something for everyone.” The end of the day takes us by the overlook down to what is known as the ‘donut’ hole. “On a clear day you can see all the way to the Blue Ridge,” Guidry said. The view is magnificent and overlooks the donut hole. The North Carolina Council of State voted at the beginning of September to accept a 476-acre piece of land in the middle as a gift from the DuPont Corporation. “We are on the verge of ‘unlocking’ the donut hole so the DuPont Corporation can gift it to the state,” said Rep. Chris Whitmire (R-District 113). “When this occurs, the property will serve both functional and recreational purposes.” Whitmire has worked with multiple agencies throughout the process to get to this point — the N.C. Department of Agriculture, Public Safety, the N.C. National Guard and the DuPont Corporation. “The N.C. National Guard will conduct first responder training along with other related missions,” said Whitmire. “These will provide jobs and economic stimulus to the area while filling emergency response gaps across Western North Carolina. Additionally, the donut hole will provide parking for Forest visitors, which is currently limited along with access to additional trails, waterfalls and

recreational areas.” The vote was an important milestone, but they have other hurdles before the land transfer can take place. DuPont operated an X-ray film plant on the site, so environmental officials must have a cleanup agreement finalized before it’s all said and done. Our tour of the forest brings us full circle back to the log cabin-like visitors center, past fellow travelers that look familiar, and ones that are just beginning their journey through the forest. “Do you need directions?” Guidry asks of a hiker that looks a tad confused. The DSRF is a welcoming North Carolina treasure. There are many stewards of this forest home past and present, volunteer and staff — as visitors we should count ourselves among that group and preserve what they have worked to protect for generations to come.

Good to know Horseback riding, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, hiking, picnics and sightseeing are all welcome activities in the forest. And although fun and frolic is encouraged in the forest, safety is a high priority at DuPont State Recreational Forest. There are clear user policies posted throughout the property and online, so plan your trip before you go. dupontforest.com

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Matthew Edwards and Wendy J. Edwards, husband and wife (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Wendy J. Cunningham) to William L. Ellison, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of September, 2003, and recorded in Book 6287, Page 425, and Correction Affidavit in Book 9876, Page 686, in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on October 10, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot No. 41A on the map/ plan of a subdivision known as The Vineyards of John Smith, Section Two, as shown on the plat of record in Book of Plats 83, Page 81, register’s office for Cumberland County, North Carolina, to which plat references is hereby made for a more complete description thereof. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2590 Gotts Lane, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1178959 (FC.FAY)

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael E. Lackey and Kelly Q. Lackey to PBRE Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of December, 2009, and recorded in Book 2041, Page 585, in Iredell 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 Iredell 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 Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on October 6, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Statesville Outside, in the County of Iredell, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Statesville Outside Township, Iredell County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. Ninety-Six (96), Ninety-Seven (97), and Ninety-Eight (98) of the J.W. Sherrill Property in West Statesville as the same is platted, planned and recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 93, Iredell County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 207 A Street, Statesville, North Carolina. This conveyance is made subject to a water agreement and joint driveway agreement between Roger Dale Griffin and wife, Barbara D. Griffin to Walter A. Mowbray and wife, Jacqueline Mowbray recorded in Deed Book 754, Page 568, Iredell County Registry. 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Charles F. Reynolds, IV and Claudia Reynolds (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Charles Reynolds and Claudia Reynolds) to Joan C. Cox and John W. Gaffney, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of January, 2013, and recorded in Book 3920, Page 906, in Onslow 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 Onslow 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 Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on October 6, 2016 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in the County of Onslow, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 455, Foxtrace Subdivision, Section 4, Phase 3, as will appear of record in Book of Maps 32, at Page 21, Slide I-9, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 137 Glenwood Drive, Hubert, North Carolina. Subject to restrictive covenants recorded in Book 1227, Page 67, Onslow County Registry. BEING the same property conveyed to CHARLES REYNOLDS AND CLAUDIA REYNOLDS from SCOTT DAVID MCKAY AND MARGARET MCKAY, by General Warranty Deed dated April 7, 2005, and recorded on April 26, 2005, in Book 2432, Page 872. 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. § 4521.29 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: 1187620 (FC.FAY)

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Rhonda L. Needham to F. Spencer Cosby, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of April, 2004, and recorded in Book 1863, Page 1517, 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 October 18, 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 Lot No. 32 of Ulah Forest, Map 4, as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 43, Page 67, Randolph County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 888 Tall Pine 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 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.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Peter Y. Kemp, (Peter Y. Kemp, deceased)(Heirs of Peter Y. Kemp: Anthony Kemp, Tracy Kemp and Unknown Heirs of Peter Y. Kemp) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Peter Y. Kemp) to Fidelity National Title Ins of NY, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of August, 2010, and recorded in Book 014036, Page 01315, 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 October 17, 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: All that parcel of land in Wake County, State of North Carolina, being known and designated as Lot 64, Section 4, Deerfield Park, filed in Plat Book 1979, Page 716 and being more fully described in Deed Book 9214, Page 1127 dated 12/04/2001, Wake County Records, State of North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5604 Deerborn Drive, Apex, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

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: 1189318 (FC.FAY)

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: 1172405 (FC.FAY)

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As North Carolinians, we love to show you where movies were filmed across our state. In order to make sure you are included in the conversation, here are a few places and spaces for you to name drop. “Dirty Dancing” used beautiful Lake Lure for multiple scenic shots, as well as the iconic lake lift scene. The cover story of the good life this week — DuPont State Recreational Forest, with its breathtaking waterfalls throughout — provided the ideal locale for both “The Last of the Mohicans” and “The Hunger Games.” Grandfather Mountain provided the backdrop for a “Forrest Gump” running scene, and Orton Plantation in Brunswick County hosted “Firestarter.”