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Weather system drenches NC Raleigh A flash flood watch is in effect until early Wednesday morning as heavy rains pummeled parts of the state.

The rain is part of a system that will likely continue for a few more days from southern New York through South Carolina, according to the National Weather Service. Floods have forced evacuations, disrupted air travel and cut power. About 23,000 homes and businesses were without power in a string of states from Pennsylvania to North Carolina on Tuesday.

Wilkie confirmed for VA Washington, D.C. Fayetteville native Robert Wilkie will be the new secretary of the federal Department of Veterans Affairs. He accompanied President Donald Trump to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 114th Annual Convention in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday where the president praised Wilkie’s Senate confirmation.

The VA is the nation’s second largest agency, and Wilkie said he will shake up the status quo but will not support privatizing it. Wilkie graduated from Wake Forest University and previously worked for Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

Trump to provide $12B in aid to farmers to ease trade pain Aid will help shield farmers from the repercussions of trade spats between the United States and China, the European Union and others

By Donna King North State Journal WASHINGTON, D.C./KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Trump administration on Tuesday said it would provide up to $12 billion in aid for U.S. farmers to shield them from the repercussions felt by trade spats between the United States and China, the European Union and others.

“We are looking forward to farmers getting this kind of help,” said N.C. Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler. “I’ve been in discussions with the Department of Ag, and the president has said over and over that he is going to look after the farmers that are hurt by these tariffs and this socalled trade war, and we applaud

him for keeping his word.”

China has targeted U.S. agricultural exports with tariffs in retaliation to those imposed by the Trump administration. Republican candidates in the upcoming congressional elections in November, however, have expressed deep concern about their states’ farm economies, and many of the voters in farm states voted for Donald Trump in 2016.

Trump has been talking for months about finding ways to aid farmers as China, in particular, has canceled orders for soybeans and other crops.

Sonny Perdue, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said the relief package will be financed through the USDA’s Commodity Credit Corporation and thus will not require congressional approval.

The aid is intended to serve as temporary boost to farmers as the United States and China negotiate over trade issues.

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The Commodity Credit Corporation has broad authority to make loans and direct payments to U.S. growers when prices for corn, soybeans, wheat and other agricultural goods are low.

In a speech to in Kansas City, Mo., on Tuesday, the president aggressively defended his trade policies.

“We have to do it,” Trump said, blasting both China and the European Union.

“But it’s all working out,” he said. Farmers would ultimately benefit from his approach, he

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Plans are underway in the Queen city for the party convention as they plan for hotel space, traffic, and protests

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The session was necessary, argued Republican leaders, because Democrats were in charge of the commission responsible for writing the ballot language and were playing politics with the process.

“We got wind that instead of just drafting up neutral captions for these amendments, captions that made sense, we got wind that the secretary of state and the attorney general were going to draw up pejorative captions — captions that may lend someone to say, ‘Well, I don’t want to vote for that,’” said Rep. Nelson Dollar (R-Wake).

“You would think that this would be a fairly simple thing to

AUSTIN, Texas — Republicans on Friday voted to hold their 2020 presidential nominating convention in Charlotte, making North Carolina the road to President Donald Trump’s re-election.

As a Southern swing state, North Carolina is critical to Trump’s chances of seeing a second term in the White House and has been a highly coveted prize for both the Republican and Democratic parties in recent elections.

Democrat Barack Obama won the state’s 15 electoral votes in 2008, but Republicans have captured the state in the last two presidential elections. Charlotte hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2012, the same year that Obama lost the state to Republican Mitt Romney. Trump won here in 2016.

The Republican National Committee, which has been holding its summer meeting in Austin, Texas, unanimously approved Charlotte’s bid on Friday.

“We’re going to Charlotte,” RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said after the vote, adding that she expects Trump and Vice President Mike Pence to be formally nominated for a second term at the convention.

Trump has already formed a re-election campaign committee, which as of June 30 had $33 million in its coffers, according to federal election records. Trump held a campaign fundraiser in October at the Greensboro home of donor Louis DeJoy, the former CEO of New Breed Logistics.

The party’s 2016 nominating convention in Cleveland was estimated to have generated $188 million in economic benefit, according to the event host committee.

But Trump may also bring Charlotte hordes of protesters. Charlotte’s city council narrowly voted to approve the convention bid by a single vote after a public meeting in which about 100 residents testified.

“It’s a big day for our city,” said Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, who attended the vote. Lyles, a Democrat, faced opposition from her own party in trying to secure the convention for Charlotte.

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The NCGA heads back to Raleigh Tuesday for a special legislative session.

House passes ballot language for constitutional amendment Six constitutional amendments will be on the November ballots in N.C.

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“Made in America” on display at the White House Washington, D.C. The White House showcased products made in each state on Monday in a “Made in America” event. The display is part of President Donald Trump’s push to encourage companies to make more, and buy more, Americanmade products. A milling equipment manufacturer from North Carolina showed its wares, along with products ranging from beef jerky and cowboy boots to the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet. Gross domestic product grew by more than 3 percent in two quarters during 2017, and some forecasts expect growth to exceed 4 percent in the second quarter of 2018.

“We hope that the long term is that we are going to have freer access to markets.”

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In N.C., Agriculture employs about a fifth of the state’s workforce and accounts for about $87 billion in economic impact.

“This is at least a short-term bridge to get us to a better situation,” said Troxler. “What we are looking for out of this is access to markets around the world. We know we can compete with anybody in productivity and efficiency, but the tariffs skew the game of trying to get into a country to sell a product.”

Later this week, Trump will visit Iowa and Illinois, two other farm-belt states, as he seeks to shore up support for Republican candidates in those regions.

Federal subsidies for farmers, however, are likely to place congressional Republicans, who typically resist large-scale government assistance programs, in a difficult position of supporting the president, a fellow Republican, or distancing themselves.

RALEIGH — After rumors swirled for days about an imminent special session, House Rules Chair David Lewis (R-Harnett) formally requested that the speaker call members back to Raleigh to write the language that would be on the ballot for constitutional amendments this fall. Calling the legislature back takes written approval from three-fifths of each chamber, a bar that was easily passed with Republican supermajorities.

“If cities start shutting down the political process based on whether you agreed with the party or not, our country is in trouble.

We’ve got to be frankly more tolerant of hearing other people’s viewpoint and respecting the democratic process.”

Pat McCrory, former N.C. governor and mayor of Charlotte

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U.S. lawmakers reach pact to strengthen oversight of foreign investment The deal comes after President Donald Trump supported the CFIUS legislation but opposed parts of the Senate version

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By Diane Bartz Reuters WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. lawmakers have reached an agreement that puts a measure to strengthen oversight of foreign investment from countries such as China into a must-pass defense policy bill, Rep. Robert Pittenger’s (N.C.-09) office said on Thursday.

The goal of the measure is to strengthen the inter-agency U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS), which reviews mergers and stock purchases to

ensure they do not harm national security.

It also addresses concerns that Chinese companies, many with government links, have tried to buy U.S. high-end semiconductor makers and other tech firms. The U.S. Defense Department says it puts America’s technological edge in warfare at risk.

Pittenger, a Republican congressman from the area around Charlotte, is chief sponsor of the measure in the House. He said in a statement that the “legislation will safeguard America’s proprietary dual-use technologies by drastically improving our foreign investment review process.”

He gave no details on what changes might have been made to the measure.

The Senate and U.S. House of Representatives had passed sim-

“This landmark legislation will take enormous steps to improve our foreign investment review process to prevent further transfers of military applicable technologies to the Chinese government.”

Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-N.C.) ilar bills to strengthen the inter-agency panel, which is led by the U.S. Treasury. The Senate put its version in the must-pass National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, which authorizes military spending.

Lawmakers hope to have the NDAA on President Donald Trump’s desk by the end of the month.

The CFIUS measures are among a series of proposals being considered by the White House and Congress to address what it sees as China’s unfair trade and market access practices. Others include tariffs on goods ranging from aluminum to automobiles, and efforts to prevent the growth in the United States of Chinese telecommunications companies Huawei Technologies and ZTE. Pittenger made national news this spring when he was defeated in the Republican primary by Pastor Mark Harris. Harris will face Democrat Dan McCready in the November midterm election to represent North Carolina’s ninth district.

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By Daren Butler Reuters WASHINGTON, D.C. — N.C. Sen. Thom Tillis and five other senators introduced bipartisan legislation that would stop international financial institutions from loaning money to Turkey “until the Turkish government ends the unjust detention of U.S. citizens,” a senate committee statement said.

The move follows a Turkish court decision last week to keep North Carolina pastor Andrew Brunson in jail during his trial on terrorism and spying charges, a case that has deepened a rift with NATO ally Washington.

“The Turkish government should be fully aware that their continued wrongful imprisonment of Pastor Brunson and other innocent American citizens will

be met with consequences from Congress,” said Tillis. ”Maintaining the longstanding partnership between the United States and Turkey is in the best interest of both nations, and will require President Erdogan and his government to begin treating American citizens in Turkey with the respect and due process rights we would expect from a NATO ally.”

The bill, dubbed the Turkey International Financial Institutions Act, directs the U.S. executive of the World Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to oppose future loans, except for humanitarian purposes, to Turkey, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations statement said.

It said the opposition should continue until Turkey is “no longer arbitrarily detaining or denying freedom of movement to United States citizens (including dual citizens) or locally employed staff members of the United States mission to Turkey.”

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AT&T will launch 5G in Charlotte, Raleigh by end of 2018 The two North Carolina cities areamong a dozen places to have the latest wireless network by year’s end

By Sheila Dang Reuters RALEIGH — AT&T on Friday named Oklahoma City, Charlotte and Raleigh as three more cities where it plans launch its next-generation wireless network, or 5G, by the end of the year.

The competition to launch a 5G network is heating up, as AT&T’s smaller rivals T-Mobile and Sprint plan to merge to better invest in its network, and the largest U.S. wireless carrier Verizon recently named its chief technology officer to lead the company, signaling it will focus more on building 5G.

AT&T Chief Technology Officer Andre Fuetsch said in an interview the mobile 5G network is expected to launch toward the end of the year but declined to specify a date.

AT&T previously said Atlanta, Dallas and Waco, Texas, would also have mobile 5G by the end of the year, as well as six more cities that have yet to be named.

The cities were chosen based on where the company already held spectrum, or airwaves that carry data, and were open to AT&T installing the necessary infrastructure, Fuetsch said.

“We worked with the cities that embraced the technology,” he said.

Because 5G-enabled smartphones are not expected to be available until 2019, AT&T plans to introduce a puck-shaped device to allow users to access the 5G network with their current phones.

do, that someone wouldn’t play politics with it, but that’s where we’re at,” said Dollar.

A commission, which at present has two Democrats and one Republican, is tasked with writing bill summaries for the voting guides released by the N.C. Board of Elections. In 2016, the legislature directed their summaries to also be placed on the ballots themselves.

After placing six constitutional amendments on this year’s ballot, the Republican-controlled N.C. General Assembly assumed their short titles would be the descriptions on the ballots.

“The General Assembly already approved short titles of the constitutional amendments that accurately describe their impact and must prevent outside attempts to politicize what should be a quick and straightforward administrative process by the commission,” Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) said in a statement.

The statement also said the commission was not planning to meet until a couple days before the Aug 8 deadline by which the board of elections needs to have

FARMERS from page A1 Some were quick to denounce the proposal.

“Tariffs are taxes that punish American consumers and producers,” Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul wrote on Twitter. “If tariffs punish farmers, the answer is not welfare for farmers — the answer is remove the tariffs.”

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier of California, a major agricultural state, challenged the president on Twitter. “OK @ POTUS - you created this mess with your trade war and now you are going to spend $12 billion to placate the farmers that

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Jailed U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson’s wife Norine Brunson leaves from Aliaga Prison and Courthouse complex in Izmir, Turkey, on July 18.

Brunson, 50, is a Christian pastor from Montreat, in the western part of the state, and has lived in Turkey for more than two decades. He was indicted in 2016 on charges of helping the group that Ankara blames for a failed coup against President Tayyip Erdogan, as well as supporting outlawed PKK Kurdish militants.

He’s been in a Turkish prison for more than two years.

Brunson, who denies the charges, faces up to 35 years in jail if found guilty.

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key have been formal military allies since Turkey joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 1952, but this incident has strained ties between the nations.

On Tuesday, lawmakers took additional action against Turkey, officially barred deliveries of the fifth-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to Turkish forces. The ban on delivery was inserted into the final Defense Authorization bill, now headed to President Trump for a signature. In that bill, lawmakers called for Brunson’s release.

all language finalized. They argue this would leave Republicans no time to react if partisan language biasing voters against the amendments were added.

If Gov. Roy Cooper waited the full 10 days before vetoing their legislation, the General Assembly would need to come back again to override. This session would likely be within days of the Aug. 8 deadline, leaving them open to legal challenges of changing important election factors too late in the process.

According to the overview of the bill that emerged Tuesday, “House Bill 3 would remove the requirement of short descriptive captions on the ballot with respect to referendum questions for proposed amendments to the North Carolina Constitution.”

It would also “require the words ‘Constitutional Amendment’ prior to setting forth the referendum question in lieu of a short caption. The Constitutional Amendments Publication Commission would no longer be required to prepare a short caption for use on the ballot.”

House Bill 3 quickly passed through the House Rules Committee and then, at 3:30 p.m., through the House chamber.

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The news, however, lifted shares of farm equipment companies on the prospect that farmers will have more money to spend on tractors and other farm gear.

Deere & Co. jumped 2.7 percent, while Caterpillar gained more than 1 percent and AGCO rose 0.5 percent.

Soybean futures, hit hard by China’s retaliatory tariffs, rose 1.2 percent and hit their highest in two weeks as traders bet farm aid would improve demand, reducing a current surplus supply.

“Gov. (Roy) Cooper just came out of his cave and showed some support but was remaining silent for the past several weeks while the poor democratic mayor Vi Lyles, who I like an awful lot, was kinda all by herself trying to get six votes out of 11 votes to get approval from the Democratic city council for this convention,” said former Gov. Pat McCrory this week on WPTF. During last week’s debate, some of the more left-leaning members of the Charlotte City Council alluded to plans to protest during the RNC gathering.

“We are going to do everything we can to make sure we have a good constructive dialogue in North Carolina,” said NCGOP Executive Director Dallas Woodhouse on WPTF radio this week. “Security is something that the professionals have to deal with and are very, very good at dealing with it when it comes to such planned events — I am not overly concerned about it at all.”

The 2020 convention is expected to bring more than $100 million in economic impact to the Queen City.

“The convention will be special in North Carolina,” said Woodhouse.

“I’ll be telling the delegates sort of informally, ‘Go ahead and start thinking about extending your vacation. Once you’re done with the convention, go to Asheville and visit the Biltmore House, go to Pinehurst and play golf, go to the coast, spend a few more days with us.’ We want to really foster this important economic opportunity,” Woodhouse added.

The Democrats have not picked a city for their 2020 convention yet, but the party has narrowed the field to Houston, Milwaukee or Miami Beach, Fla.]

Reuters News Service contributed to this report.

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For the last three years, Myna Whitney has made $16.47 per hour as certified medical assistant at Drexel Medicine gastroenterology unit in Philadelphia, PA., and took out loans for a $119,000 house and a minivan. With her savings now down to $900 from $10,000 she budgets down to toilet paper and electricity.

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Half of North Carolina employers are having difficulty filling open positions, according to the results of a new survey of business hiring needs from late 2016 to early 2018. The 2018 Employer Needs Survey is published by the NCWorks Commission and conducted on its behalf by the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Labor & Economic Analysis Division (LEAD).

Among the findings of the survey were: • 50% of employers who tried to hire in the past year had difficulty filling at least one position, up from about 40% in 2016; • Manufacturers and STEM-related businesses found it more challenging to fill positions than employers as a whole, with nearly 60% reporting difficulty hiring; • Employers in the state’s two largest metropolitan areas (Charlotte and the Research Triangle) had less difficulty hiring (40%) than businesses overall, while employers in the state’s mediumsized metro areas had more difficulty (61%); • The top two reasons employers gave for their hiring difficulties were “employability” issues (such as a lack of a strong work ethic, professionalism or reliability) and a low number of applicants; • 70% of rural employers cited a low number of applicants as the top reason for difficulty, a significantly higher percentage than that of employers as a whole (55%).

As economy booms, consumer debt soars, wages stagnate

By Jonathan Spicer Reuters PHILADELPHIA — By almost every measure, the U.S. economy is booming. But a look behind the headlines of roaring job growth and consumer spending reveals how the boom continues in large part by the poorer half of Americans fleecing their savings and piling up debt.

U.S. household data shows that the bottom 60 percent of income-earners have accounted for most of the rise in spending over the past two years even as the their finances worsened — a break with a decades-old trend where the top 40 percent had primarily fueled consumption growth.

With borrowing costs on the rise, inflation picking up and the effects of President Donald Trump's tax cuts set to wear off, a negative shock — a further rise in gasoline prices or a jump in the cost of goods due to tariffs - could push those most vulnerable over the edge, some economists warn.

That in turn could threaten the second-longest U.S. expansion given consumption makes up 70 percent of the U.S. economy's output.

A hot job market and other signs of economic health encourage rich and poor alike to spend more, but tepid wage growth for many middle-class and lower-income Americans means they need to dip into their savings and borrow more to do that.

As a result, over the past year signs of financial fragility have been multiplying, with credit card and auto loan delinquencies on the rise and savings plumbing

their lowest since 2005.

Stephen Gallagher, economist at Societe Generale, says stretched finances of those in the middle dimmed the economy's otherwise positive outlook.

"They are taking on debt that they can't repay. A drop in savings and rise in delinquencies means you can't support the (overall) spending," he said. An oil or trade shock could lead to "a rather dramatic scaling back of consumption," he added.

Some economists say that without the $1.5 trillion in tax cuts enacted in January spending, which has grown by around 3 percent a year over the past few years, could already be stalling now.

In the past, rising incomes of the upper 40 percent of earners have driven most of the consumption growth, but since 2016 consumer spending has been primarily fueled by a run-down in savings, mainly by the bottom 60 percent of earners, according to Oxford Economics.

This reflects in part better access to credit for low-income borrowers late in the economic cycle.

Yet it is the first time in two decades that lower earners made a greater contribution to spending growth for two years in a row.

“It's generally really hard for people to cut back on expenses, or on a certain lifestyle, especially when the context of the economy is actually really positive,” said Gregory Daco, Oxford's chief U.S. economist. “It's essentially a weak core that makes the back of the economy a bit more susceptible to strains and potentially to breaking.”

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“Even though the overall picture is pretty good, pretty solid, or strong, this is a problem that continues to hang over half of our country.”

New York Fed President John Williams bor market to get even hotter this year and next, policymakers have been perplexed that wages do not reflect that.

Hourly wages for lower- and middle-income workers rose just over 2 percent in the year to March 2017, compared with about 4 percent for those near the top and bottom, while spending jumped by roughly 8 percent.

That reflects both higher costs of essentials such as rent, prescription drugs and college tuition but also some increased discretionary spending, for example at restaurants.

Economists say one symptom of financial strain was last year's spike in serious delinquencies on U.S. credit card debt, which many poorer households use as a stop-gap measure.

That many Americans lack any financial safety net remains a concern, New York Fed President John Williams told Reuters in an interview last month. "Even though the overall picture is pretty good, pretty solid, or strong," he said, "this is a problem that continues to hang over half of our country."

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By NSJ Staff RALEIGH — On Tuesday afternoon, while lawmakers tussled with ballot wording on six constitutional amendments that will be put to voter in November, Sen. Ralph Hise (R-Mitchell) and Sen. Harry Brown (R-Onslow) quietly filed a bill that would require party designation for judicial candidate to appear on voters’ ballots.

The bill, Senate Bill 3, also requires that judicial candidates must have been

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the Blue Ridge Parkway. The truck drove off the road and down a steep ridge. The driver was airlifted to the Haywood Regional Medical Center for treatment, and the road and hiking trails were closed while hazmat teams performed cleanup.

Albaad USA will expand in North Carolina, thanks to $2.3 million that were approved by the city of Reidsville and Rockingham County. Albaad will receive $1.2 million in performance incentives, paid by Rockingham in five phases over the next 12 years.

Reidsville will pay out $1.1 million after the company meets investment and job requirements. The expansion should create 302 new jobs and $45 million in investment in existing facilities.

what appeared to be a mold problem at Butner-Stern Middle School. Jamie Faircloth took photos at the school’s open house and presented the images of discolored tiles to the Granville County Public School board. The school conducted testing and found that the air quality was excellent. The school replaced insulation around pipes, which led to the discoloration.

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Antonio Donnell Mitchell was arrested for stealing 700 oxycodone tablets while working for a pest control company at Baldwin Woods Pharmacy in Whiteville. The 27-year-old Mitchell left with the drugs, which had an estimated street value of $8,000.

Detectives from the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office pulled him over in his pest control vehicle and took him into custody. Mitchell has been charged with five felonies.

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Brunswick County Four people drowned on North Carolina beaches in three days over the weekend. The first drowning occurred at Pelican Watch, when a man jumped into the water to try to save three teenagers who were battling strong currents. Another drowning occurred at Holden Beach, on Saturday, when a man was caught in a rip current.

A man attempting to help another swimmer drowned at Sunset Beach on Saturday, and a fourth drowned while swimming Saturday at Wrightsville Beach.

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One suspect in deputy shooting arrested, another shot Caldwell County Stephanie Sipes was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact in the shooting of 21-year-old deputy Jordan Sherill. The shooting occurred during a traffic stop. Sherill was wearing a vest, but the bullet struck him below the vest. He underwent surgery and is expected to make a full recovery. The alleged shooter, Kerry Townsend, was killed after a standoff with a SWAT team.

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Henderson County The Environmental Protection Agency signed off on a 2017 state law that exempts Henderson County and 25 other counties from emissions testing.

Effective immediately, the tests no longer need to be performed as part of vehicle inspections. Air quality has improved in the area enough to render the tests unnecessary, saving about 2 million residents the $16.40 testing fee.

Wake County According to Visit Raleigh, tourism in Wake County is at an all-time high.

More than 16 million people visited the county last year, spending more than $2.5 million. Tourism to the county is even more valuable than the raw numbers, however. Visit Raleigh found that 60 percent of tourists choose to return to the county for a second visit, and a significant number choose to relocate here.

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affiliated with the party listed for at least 90 days prior to filing as a candidate for judicial office.

Lawmakers say that knowing party affiliation lets voters make a more informed choice. Opponents of the idea in the past have said that it politicizes the judiciary.

The bill was referred to the Committee on Elections and then would head to the committee on Rules and Operations of the Senate. Lawmakers are in town Tuesday for a special session and were scheduled to adjourn on Wednesday.

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Mischievous cow in Conover becomes famous on Internet Catawba County A miniature jersey cow named Oliver has become the subject of a viral video after getting more than 7 million views since being posted on Facebook a few weeks ago. Oliver was looking for affection, trying to get Shane Hodge to rub his chin, while Hodge was busy trying to do work on his deck. The Hodges rescued Oliver, who otherwise would have been auctioned off for meat production.

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Year’s first death from West Nile confirmed in NC Cumberland County The N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of West Nile virus, as well as the state’s first death of the year. The department is not releasing any details about the victim, other than that they were elderly and lived in Cumberland County. From 2012 to 2017, there were 25 reported cases of West Nile in the state and seven reported deaths.

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RALEIGH — State Treasurer Dale Folwell announced last week the issuance of approximately $400 million in bonds from the Connect NC bond, passed by voters in 2016.

The sale is the second of $2 billion in bonds intended to fund improvements at universities, community colleges, local parks, infrastructure projects and other projects. The total amount of interest to be paid by the state over the life of the loan is approximately $163 million. The bonds were purchased by Bank of America Merrill Lynch at an interest rate of 2.865 percent.

North Carolina continues to have a AAA bond rating from all three major national bond rating agencies, which noted the state’s strong economy, rainy day fund

and conservative fiscal management.

“Continuing to have all three agencies affirm our ‘A AA’ rating is essential,” said Folwell. “This allows us to get very favorable rates, saving taxpayers millions of dollars. The credit goes to taxpayers who pay for these bonds and the General Assembly for their conservative fiscal management of the state’s finances. I’d also like to thank the staff at the State and Local Government Finance Division for their hard work on the sale.”

S&P Global Ratings noted the establishment of the first Solvency Fund to address the state’s nearly $50 billion in health care and pension IOU’s, while Moody’s Investors Service commented on the state’s strong, conservative fiscal management. Fitch Ratings noted North Carolina’s exceptionally strong ability to close budget gaps during economic downturns.

Officials warn of fishing license scam

By NSJ Staff MOREHEAD CITY — The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are reminding the public to beware of private online sites that appear to sell state fishing licenses.

The commission’s website is the only place online to purchase a North Carolina recreational fishing license. This is true for

Halifax County Health specialists for the North Carolina State Forest Service confirmed that the emerald ash borer has been discovered in Halifax County. It’s the 36th county in North Carolina where the invasive species has been confirmed. The beetle bores into ash trees and feeds on the wood underneath the bark, eventually resulting in the tree’s death. The entire state is under quarantine for the beetle, meaning that hardwood firewood and ash stock can’t be exported into areas like Tennessee, Alabama and Florida.

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both inland and coastal fishing licenses.

The agencies have received complaints about at least three private websites that claim to simplify the license process for different states. Many mistakenly believe they can purchase a license through these sites.

In addition to the commission’s website, recreational fishermen may purchase a North Carolina license through many sport shops and bait and tackle stores.

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north STATEment Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor

EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL

What has happened to the Democrat Party?

What in the name of Andrew Jackson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, JFK and even Bill Clinton is going on with the modern Democrat Party?

MUCH HAS BEEN written about the Tea Party and the right-wing fundamentalist Christian influence on the Republican Party over the years. Editorial writers seem to believe the more they write about “how dysfunctional” the GOP is, the faster it will be driven into oblivion.

The last time the Republican Party held this many elected legislative seats nationwide in the U.S. Senate, Congress and state legislatures and had occupants in the White House and 66 percent of the governor mansions was a century ago in the 1920s.

Which brings to mind Mark Twain’s quip when informed that American newspapers were erroneously reporting he had died in London: “Reports of my death are grossly exaggerated.”

What about the Democrat Party? What has happened to them over the years?

If you had told a young Republican growing up in North Carolina in the 1960s and ’70s that one day in their lifetime, Republicans would dominate the national and state landscape, they would have thought you were completely delusional.

Democrats controlled every possible lever of government from the Executive Mansion to dogcatcher across the state east of Morganton.

Democrats in North Carolina at the time tended to be fiscally responsible folks for the most part who balanced budgets with spending restraint first and resorting to tax hikes as a last resort, not the first option; supporters of free enterprise; advocates for a strong national defense; and fiercely anticommunist.

After filibustering the Civil Rights Act of

1964, Southern Democrats later supported civil liberties and a more active government stance as part of their coalition with northern liberals to control Congress for the next 30 years.

What has happened since then?

In 1985, there were 91 Southern Democrats in Congress. “Blue Dogs” as they were known.

They typically voted with Republicans on economic, tax and defense-related issues. Which is why so much of the Reagan Revolution happened in the first place. They bucked the northern liberal leaders of their party on a regular basis to vote for commonsense legislation.

There are eight Southern Blue Dog Democrats in Congress today — four percent of the Democratic Caucus.

Four percent does not constitute a majority.

None of them are full committee chairs or in leadership positions in the Democrat Party in Congress.

Today’s national Democrat Party touts their “new and bold leadership for the future!” as 76-year-old, self-avowed-and-proud-ofit “Socialist” Bernie Sanders, 69-year-old Elizabeth Warren, and 28-year-old completely socialist congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of Queens, N.Y. Here’s what the leaders of the Democratic Party want to do today: No Borders!

No ICE! Repeal Everyone’s Tax Cuts!

Free Higher Education!

Medicare for Everyone!

Capitalism is Terrible!

Socialism is Great!

What in the name of Andrew Jackson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, JFK and even Bill Clinton is going on with the modern Democrat Party?

The lack of vociferous opposition from any moderate Democrat about the direction of their national party is deafening. No Democrat voted for the tax cuts. All of them will vote for Nancy Pelosi to be speaker if Democrats win Congress in November, which means the socialist democrat agenda will be advanced, not the moderate Southern Democrat agenda.

Southern Democrats and Republicans disagreed on a few issues in the past, but they voted together on the big issues for the good of the country such as job creation, the economy and national defense and security.

The Republican Party has its own internal issues to deal with. At least the GOP is heading toward more freedom and free enterprise. Not towards a socialist state.

Dozens of long-term Democrat political operatives in North Carolina have told me they have switched to Unaffiliated because of the leftward shift of the party.

Stay in the Socialist Democrat Party if you want. Or join 2,184,175 other North Carolinians who registered as Unaffiliated, the second largest affiliation in the state.

GHG Emissions Continue Without Federal Regulation GUEST OPINION | DONALD VAN DER VAART

By Donald van der Vaart The latest annual report by British Petroleum on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions once again serves to remind us that the previous administration’s so-called Clean Power Plan (CPP) may simply have been an attempt to claim credit for what the (somewhat) free market was already achieving. The report was distilled to a single picture by the American Enterprise Institute:

GHG emissions continue without federal regulation

What is important is that the (somewhat) free market has created these reductions without the aid of an undoubtedly illegal government intervention into our electricity industry.

THE LATEST annual report by British Petroleum on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions once again serves to remind us that the previous administration’s so-called Clean Power Plan (CPP) may simply have been an attempt to claim credit for what the (somewhat) free market was already achieving. The report was distilled to a single picture by the American Enterprise Institute: You may recall that President Obama’s CPP was intended, in the words of former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy, to show America’s “climate change leadership.” She did not dispute that the massive regulatory plan — which few actually understood — would do virtually nothing to reduce global temperatures. Its legality was soon crippled by the U.S. Supreme Court when, for the first time in our nation’s history, the high court stayed a rule before the lower court had considered it.

Nevertheless, America’s GHG emissions, which had already been declining well before Ms. McCarthy’s ill-advised rule was even conceived, are continuing to decline unabated by the Supreme Court’s stay.

The graph shows that the U.S. is the world’s leader in reductions of GHG, which is in sharp contrast with China, whose increase in GHGs is more than three times our decrease. The standard response from some will be that the U.S. is still a disproportionate emitter of GHG on a per-capita basis. (Canada is the world’s leader in this statistic.) Others will counter by pointing out that the U.S. GHG emissions on a per-GDP basis — a measure of our carbon efficiency — is better than the international average.

What is important is that the (somewhat) free market has created these reductions without the aid of an undoubtedly illegal government intervention into our electricity industry.

Thanks to the historic development of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, natural gas prices have made baseload electricity generation using natural gas economical in many cases.

While markets still work even with governmental restrictions, such a market cannot be described as completely “free.” Of course, many restrictions exist in the power market, but two in particular have also contributed to the increased use of natural gas at the expense of coal in our country. First, significant regulatory hurdles have been placed on coal-fired power

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VISUAL VOICES

COLUMN | THOMAS JIPPING

Democrats keep moving goal posts on Kavanaugh’s nomination The best way to determine the kind of Supreme Court justice he would be is to examine the kind of appeals court judge he has been.

SENATE DEMOCRATS are trying to use the magician’s trick of misdirection to cast doubt on Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s fitness for the Supreme Court.

It won’t work.

Every nominee to every position in the executive and judicial branches has a record — his or her unique combination of professional and personal activities. Parts of that record might be relevant to one position; other parts, to another position.

Common sense suggests that the Senate should give the most attention to the parts of Kavanaugh’s record that are most relevant to his Supreme Court nomination.

Kavanaugh’s professional record includes a few years in private practice, four years in the Office of Independent Counsel, five years in the White House, and 12 years as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. His White House service, from 2001 to 2006, involved work in the White House Counsel’s Office and three years as staff secretary, a position involving the review of many sensitive documents.

President George W. Bush first nominated Kavanaugh to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in July 2003, and the Judiciary Committee held a hearing on April 27, 2004. Democrats forced the nomination to be returned to Bush, who renominated Kavanaugh in February 2005 and again in January 2006. The Judiciary Committee, under a different chairman, held another hearing on May 9, 2006.

His nomination was finally confirmed on May 26, 2006, more than 1,000 days after it was first made.

That history is important. The Senate had Kavanaugh’s record from the executive branch, including his White House service, to examine for more than three years and devoted not one, but two hearings to that record.

At the second hearing, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said that they were scrutinizing Kavanaugh’s executive branch record because “we have to rely on what you have done with your life and … when it comes to legal work, there is not much to turn to.”

The American Bar Association apparently disagreed, giving Kavanaugh its highest “wellqualified” rating.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) was even more pointed: “Without a record either as a trial lawyer or

as a judge, it’s very difficult for some of us to know what kind of a judge you would be.”

That is, after all, the most important question.

Within hours of President Donald Trump’s announcement of the Kavanaugh nomination, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said that “the American people deserve to know what kind of a justice President Trump’s nominee would be.”

Yes, they do.

The problem that Democrats claimed they had in 2006 is a problem no more. Kavanaugh has been a judge for 12 years — as long as his private practice, independent counsel and White House work combined.

The best way to determine the kind of Supreme Court justice he would be is to examine the kind of appeals court judge he has been.

Senate Democrats want people to think that documents related to Kavanaugh’s executive branch service are relevant to his judicial branch nomination, that those documents have never before been examined in the context of his judicial nomination, and that there is really nothing else to rely upon.

Each of these claims is misleading at best, patently false at worst.

The Senate has an important role in evaluating Kavanaugh’s qualifications for serving on the Supreme Court. Unlike in 2006, however, Kavanaugh now has a long, distinguished and highly relevant judicial record to examine.

That record spans more than 300 opinions authored by Kavanaugh, including 11 dissents subsequently adopted by the Supreme Court. Those opinions provide what any senator needs to know in determining how to vote on his nomination.

As of today, two weeks after Kavanaugh’s nomination was announced, no Democrat has met with the nominee. Those who insist that the least relevant parts of his record, those that have already been scrutinized, are more important than the most relevant part, which hasn’t been reviewed, have some explaining to do.

Thomas Jipping is deputy director of the Edwin Meese III Center for Legal and Judicial Studies and senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation. This article was first published by The Daily Signal.

With the U.S. Supreme Court building in the background, Supreme Court nominee judge Brett Kavanaugh arrives prior to meeting with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Capitol Hill.

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NUMBER OF THE DAY | SCOTT RASMUSSEN

49.5 percent of the U.S. population will live in eight states by 2040

CENSUS BUREAU data projects that 49.5 percent of the total U.S. population will live in just eight states by 2040: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois and North Carolina.

Going a bit further, 69 percent of the population will live in the 16 largest states. Some pundits have expressed concern that these states will be underrepresented in the U.S. Senate.

As I noted in a recent column, this would be problematic if America was supposed to be a pure democracy. However, our nation was founded on a belief in freedom as well as democracy. The architects of our Constitution recognized that one of the greatest threats to individual freedom would be a tyranny of the majority. Allowing 51 percent of voters to set rules for the other 49 percent to live by would be a recipe for disaster, not democracy.

Without the Senate, majorities in coastal America

could ignore the concerns of those who live in the middle of the country. They could pass laws that make sense in New York and California but are inappropriate in Missouri or Wisconsin. The Senate protects against such an outcome.

It’s important to note that this does not give the smaller states the ability to ignore the wishes of the coastal states. Those larger states have plenty of power in the House. In practical terms, as The Washington Post notes, “The House and the Senate will be weighted to two largely different Americas.”

For the federal government to work, the two Americas need to recognize each other’s concerns and find ways to address them.

Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics and technology for Ballotpedia.

WALTER E. WILLIAMS

Can we trust experts?

FORMER Treasury Secretary Larry Summers predicted that if Donald Trump were elected, there would be a protracted recession within 18 months. Heeding its experts, a month before the election, The Washington Post ran an editorial with the headline “A President Trump could destroy the world economy.” Steve Rattner, a Democratic financier and former head of the National Economic Council, warned, “If the unlikely event happens and Trump wins, you will see a market crash of historic proportions.” When Trump’s electoral victory became apparent, Nobel Prize-winning economist and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman warned that the world was “very probably looking at a global recession, with no end in sight.” By the way, Krugman has been so wrong in so many of his economic predictions, but that doesn’t stop him from making more shameless predictions.

People whom we’ve trusted as experts have often been wrong beyond imagination, and it’s nothing new. Irving Fisher, a distinguished Yale University economics professor in 1929, predicted, “Stock prices have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau.” Three days later, the stock market crashed. In 1945, regarding money spent on the Manhattan Project, Adm. William Leahy told President Harry S. Truman, “That is the biggest fool thing we have ever done. The (atomic) bomb will never go off, and I speak as an expert in explosives.”

In 1903, the president of the Michigan Savings Bank, advising Henry Ford’s lawyer not to invest in Ford Motor Co., said, “The horse is here to stay, but the automobile is only a novelty — a fad.” Confidence in the staying power of the horse was displayed by a 1916 comment of the aidede-camp to Field Marshal Douglas Haig at a tank demonstration: “The idea that cavalry will be replaced by these iron coaches is absurd. It is little short of treasonous.”

Albert Einstein predicted: “There is not the slightest indication that nuclear energy will ever be obtainable. It would mean that the atom would have to be shattered at will.” In 1899, Charles H. Duell, the U.S. commissioner of patents, said, “Everything that can be invented has been invented.” Listening to its experts in 1936, The New York Times predicted, “A rocket will never be able to leave the Earth’s atmosphere.”

To prove that it’s not just academics, professionals and businesspeople who make harebrained predictions, Hall of Fame baseball player Tris Speaker’s 1919 advice about Babe Ruth was, “Taking the best left-handed pitcher in baseball and converting him into a right fielder is one of the dumbest things I ever heard.” For those of us not familiar with baseball, Ruth was one of the greatest outfielders who ever played the game.

The world’s greatest geniuses are by no means exempt from out-and-out nonsense. Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) was probably the greatest scientist of all time. He laid the foundation for classical mechanics; his genius transformed our understanding of physics, mathematics and astronomy. What’s not widely known is that Newton spent most of his waking hours on alchemy. Some of his crackpot experiments included trying to turn lead into gold. He wrote volumes on alchemy, but after his death, Britain’s Royal Society deemed that they were “not fit to be printed.”

Then there’s mathematical physicist and engineer Lord Kelvin (1824-1907), whose major contribution was in thermodynamics. Kelvin is widely recognized for determining the correct value of absolute zero, approximately minus 273.15 degrees Celsius or minus 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit. In honor of his achievement, extremely high and extremely low temperatures are expressed in units called kelvins. To prove that one can be a genius in one area and an idiot in another, Kelvin challenged geologists by saying that Earth is between 20 million and 100 million years old. Kelvin predicted, “X-rays will prove to be a hoax.” And he told us, “I can state flatly that heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible.”

The point of all this is to say that we can listen to experts but take what they predict with a grain or two of salt.

Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

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TAKE NOTICE CABARRUS NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 97 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mark William Keeteman, Kathleen L. Keeteman and William L. Keeteman, (William L. Keeteman, deceased)(Heirs of William L. Keeteman: Lisa Marie Fargason, Mark William Keeteman and Unknown Heirs of William L. Keeteman) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Mark William Keeteman and Kathleen L. Keeteman) to American Home Closings, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of May, 2008, and recorded in Book 8247, Page 144, in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 706 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James W. Dishman and Penny M. Dishman (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Penny M. Dishman) to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 9th day of August, 2006, and recorded in Book 7005, Page 195, in Cabarrus 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 Cabarrus 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 Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on August 6, 2018 and will sell to

JOHNSTON NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 121 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Stephen Andrew Jenkins and Claire W. Jenkins (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Stephen Andrew Jenkins) to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of September, 2013, and recorded in Book 4352, Page 1, and Modification in Book 4560, Page 146, in Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on August 7, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 293 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Maloa Stevens Benson to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of September, 2005, and recorded in Book 3004, Page 571, in Johnston 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 Johnston 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 Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on August 7, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to in this Commitment is described as follows: Parcel ID# 05H03017

18 SP 34 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lenora A. Robinson to Barkley Law Offices, Trustee(s), which was dated September 30, 2005 and recorded on October 6, 2005 in Book 2992 at Page 418, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 10, 2018 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

17 SP 563 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jose Luis Torres and Alejandra Torres a/k/a Alejandra Ramirez Torres to Gary Bradley, Trustee(s), which was dated November 30, 2006 and recorded on December 1, 2006 in Book 3245 at Page 688 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on November 14, 2017 in Book 5058, Page 436, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is locat-

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undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on August 6, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the middle of Kluttz Road, a common corner with Fred Bost (Db 594-Pg 222) and runs with his line for three calls. 1) N 17-30-56 W 32.63 ft to an axle in the northerly margin of SR 2435.

Thence continuing on the same line 2) N 17-30-56 W 262.60’ ft to a bent pipe (the old Bost corner Db 595 Pg 635), thence 3) N 17-30-56 W 177.50 Ft to an axle.

Thence bisecting the tract with a new line, S 72-08-00 E 461.41 ft to a new rebar and a point in the Andrea Watson line (Db 1581 Pg 180). Thence with the Watson line S 2-40-00 W 392.89 Ft. to a point in the northerly margin of SR 2435, said point being N 2-40-00 W 2.11 Ft. from an existing pipe. Thence continuing S 2-40-00 W 30.23 Ft. to a point in the middle of Kluttz Rd. Following Kluttz Rd for 2 calls, 1) N 65-29-30 W 200.00 Ft., passing a spike at 100.95 Ft., to a point and 2) N 72-11-30 W 100.00 ft to a point and being the point of beginning. The Tract containing 3.39 acres more or less, according to a survey by Michael J. Ken-

ney, PLS, dated 6/14/01. Tract A is subject to a 25 Ft. access easement along the westerly border, adjacent to the Bost property, to be used for Access by Tract B. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6739 Kluttz Road, Concord, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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 prior 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: 1235100 (FC.FAY) PUBLICATION DATES: July 25, 2018 and August 1, 2018

the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that real property situated in the County of Cabarrus, State of North Carolina: Being the same property conveyed to the grantor by deed recorded 10/23/2002 in Book 4089, Page 334 Cabarrus County Registry, to which deed reference is hereby made for a more particular description of this property. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7265 Untz Road, Concord, North Carolina.

Property Address: 7265 Untz Road Parcel ID: 4691 33 5539 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 con-

veyance “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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units,including SingleFamily Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90

days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

described as follows: Tax Id Number(s): 05032026 Land Situated in the City of Clayton in the County of Johnston in the State of NC Beginning at a point evidenced by an existing iron pipe marking a corner with property now or formerly owned by V. A. Byrd and in the northwestern right-of-way of O’Neal Street, said point of beginning being situate the following distances from a man hole which is in the approximate center of O’Neal Street; northeasterly 182 feet to a point; thence North 33 deg. 30 min. 00 sec.

West 25.3 feet to the existing iron pipe, the point and place of beginning; running thence from the point and place of beginning along the line of Byrd North 33 deg.

30 min. 00 sec. West 210.77 feet to an existing iron pipe in the line of property now or formerly owned by Rudolph Tart; thence along the line with Tart North 56 deg. 30 min. 14 sec. East 102.39 feet to an existing iron pipe in the Tart line forming a corner with property now or formerly owned by George Poole; thence along the Poole line South 33 deg. 31 min. 50 sec. East 210.40 feet to an existing iron pipe in the northwestern right-of-way of O’Neal Street, said iron pipe being situate the following distances from a man hole which is in the approximate center of O’Neal Street southwest 373.5 feet to a point in O’Neal Street; thence North 33 deg. 31 min. 50 sec.

West 25.0 feet to the existing iron pipe, marking the corner with property now or formerly owned by Poole; thence South 56 deg. 17 min. 49 sec. West 102.5 feet

along the northwestern right-of-way of O’Neal Street to the point and place of beginning and being a 0.50 acre tract of land according to a plat captioned survey for “Johnny J. Deans & wife, Freida B. Deans”, prepared

by Ragsdale Consultants, P.A., dated July 2, 1988. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 532 North Oneil Street, Clayton, North Carolina.

NOTE: The Company is prohibited from insuring the area or quantity of the land. The Company does not represent that any acreage or footage calculations are correct. References to quantity are for identification purposes only.

Commonly known as: 532 North Oneil Street, Clayton, NC 27520 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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, environ-

mental, 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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units,including SingleFamily Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in pos-

session 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.

Beginning at a point, said point being situate in the center of NCSR 1563 and also being the common corner of Tract # 3 of the Addie Benson division and Tract # 5 of the Addie Benson division; thence from said point of beginning North 39 degrees 39 minutes 23 seconds West 88.60 feet to a point in the center of NCSR 1563; thence from said point North 40 degrees 28 minutes 53 seconds West 58.00 feet to a point in the center of NCSR 1563; thence from said point North 70 degrees 18 minutes 27 seconds East 32.00 feet to a point evidenced by an iron pin set in the northeastern right of way line of NCSR 1563; thence from said point North 70 degrees 18 minutes 27 seconds East 63.60 feet to an iron pin; thence from said iron pin North 72 degrees 06 minutes 13 seconds East 113.82 feet to an iron pin; thence from said iron pin South 10 degrees 04 minutes 47 seconds West 99.08 feet to an iron pin; thence from said iron pin South 82 degrees 03 minutes West 51.95 feet to a point evidenced by an iron pin set in the northeastern right of way line of NCSR 1563; thence from said iron pin South 82 degrees 03 minutes West 35.60 feet to a point in the center of NCSR 1563, said point being the point and place of BEGINNING. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 504 Boling Street, Clayton, North Carolina.

Being the same property conveyed in Deed Book 888, Page 10, Johnston County Registry Property also known as: 504 Boling Street Clayton, NC 27528 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §4521.23.

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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases.

Said property is also being sold subject to applicable

Federal and State laws.

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

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units,including SingleFamily Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or

after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at the point in the center of N.C. Highway 1009, said point being a corner with Lot #4 in a subdivision as shown on map entitled “Hickory Grove Estates” prepared by Ragsdale Engineers dated April 2, 1971 and recorded in Map Book 15, Page 27, Office of Register of Deeds of Johnston County, North Carolina and runs thence as the line of lot #4 and passing corner of Lot #4 and continuing as the line of Wellons South 48 degrees West 220.50 feet to a stake, corner with Wellons; thence as the line of Wellons South 39 degrees 23 minutes east 105 feet to a stake, another corner with Wellons; thence as the line of Wellons passing corner of Lot #6 and continuing as the line of Lot #6 North 48 degrees East 220.50 feet to the center of N.C. Highway 1009, another corner with Lot #6; thence as the center line of N.C. Highway 1009 North 39 degrees 23 minutes West 105 feet to the point of Beginning, containing 0.53 acres, more or less and is the same as Lot #5 as shown on map entitled “Hickory Grove Estates” prepared by Ragsdale Engineers dated April 2, 1971 and recorded in Map Book 15, Page 27

Johnston County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 4744 Devils Racetrack Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Lenora A. Robinson.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser

is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

ed, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 10, 2018 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF JOHNSTON STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jose Luis Torres and wife, Alejandra Torres.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

BEING all of Lot 145, South Plantation Subdivision, Section VIII, Phase II as depicted in Plat Book 40, Page 197 and re-recorded in Plat Book 49, Page 158, Johnston County Registry, and revised in Plat Book 51, Page 295, Johnston County Registry.

Commonly known as: 25 Sommerset Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 Parcel ID: 06G06021V Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 25 Sommerset Drive, Clayton, NC 27520.

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Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-04261-FC02

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-13310-FC01

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SPORTS

Preseason All-ACC football team unveiled , B3 From bottom left clockwise: Dave Doeren (NC State), David Cutcliffe (Duke), Larry Fedora (UNC) and Dave Clawson (Wake Forest) spoke to the assembled media last week at the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte.

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Hall of Famer Kaiton out as Hurricanes’ radio broadcaster Raleigh Chuck Kaiton, enshrined into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2004 as winner of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for outstanding contributions in broadcasting, will not be back as the radio voice of the Carolina Hurricanes, the team announced in a release Tuesday. Kaiton, 66, joined the Hartford Whalers in 1979 and came with the franchise to North Carolina when it relocated in 1997. He has been president of the NHL Broadcasters Association since 1986 and was on the call when the Hurricanes won their lone Stanley Cup in 2006. The team said it was considering simulcasting audio of the Fox Sports Carolinas television broadcast in place of Kaiton.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Duke will face San Diego State in Maui Invitational Maui, Hawaii Duke will face San Diego State in the first round of the Maui Invitational on Nov. 19 at 5 p.m., the tournament announced Tuesday. The game will be televised on ESPN2.

The Blue Devils will then face either Auburn or Xavier on the tournament’s second day. The championship game will be Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. and be televised on ESPN. The other teams playing in the eight-team tournament are Arizona, Gonzaga, Illinois and Iowa State.

Finley returns to unfinished business at State Graduate quarterback passed up draft for one more year of college

By Shawn Krest North State Journal CHARLOTTE — Draft exodus? What draft exodus?

While NC State sent its entire defensive line to the NFL in this past spring’s draft, as well as offensive playmakers like Nyheim Hines, the talk among the Wolfpack players is about who’s back, not who left early.

“It’s very rare that you have this many playmakers all coming back in one year, with this much experience,” said quarterback Ryan Finley. “Our whole wide receivers room is back, with Kelvin (Harmon), Steph (Louis), Jakobi (Meyers), Emeka (Emezie), C.J. (Riley), down the line.”

Indeed, State returns 66 percent of its catches from last season and 76 percent of its receiving yards. The bulk of the departed production came from the running back spot, where Hines and departed senior Jaylen Samuels were both threats coming out of the backfield. Among receivers, the Pack needs to replace Gavin Locklear (three catches, 17 yards) and JuMichael Ramos (2 for 49).

But that’s not all.

“We’ve got our center back,” Finley continued, “and two guys on the left coming back, and two guys on the right with a lot of game experience.

You just don’t get that in college football.”

Finley is also burying the lead. The graduate quarterback, who on Tuesday was named a Preseason All-ACC quarterback, is coming back for his third year as NC State’s starter and passing up a chance at the draft himself.

The decision was a relief to coach Dave Doeren, if not a complete surprise. The quarterback approached his future the same way he approaches upcoming opponents — methodically and com-

“I want to cherish my last year in college football, with this team. I want to just be in the moment.”

Ryan Finley

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COLLEGE

ECU to add five to Hall of Fame Greenville East Carolina announced Tuesday it will be inducting five new people into the ECU Athletics Hall of Fame.

Football players Chris Johnson and Jimmy Creech, soccer coach Curtis Frye, basketball player Lester Lyons and swimmer Rebecca Perry will be inducted on Oct. 12, the school announced Tuesday.

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NC State quarterback Ryan Finley returned for a final season with the Wolfpack and on Tuesday was named the Preseason All-ACC quarterback.

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UNC coach Larry Fedora hopes sophomore quarterback Chazz Surrat and his other young players learned from a difficult 2017 season.

Tar Heels hoping to apply lessons learned from ’17 After a 3-9 season in 2017, Larry Fedora and UNC are planning to parlay last year’s struggles into success this fall

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal CHARLOTTE — If there’s a silver lining to the dark cloud that hovered over the North Carolina football team during an injury riddled 2017 season, defensive tackle Aaron Crawford said it’s the lessons he and his teammates learned about dealing with adversity.

“Everything good and bad that happens to you in life, there’s a lesson to be learned,” Crawford said at the ACC’s Football Kickoff media event last week. “Obviously this was a major lesson in how we carry ourselves because we saw week after week, things weren’t going as planned.”

If, in fact, the Tar Heels did take something positive away from their disappointing 3-9 season, it won’t take long for them to put the lessons learned to practical use.

That’s because it’s likely they’ll be shorthanded again to start the new season, with as many as a dozen players facing possible suspensions for selling school-issued shoes and other athletic gear.

UNC self-reported the secondary NCAA violations last spring and is awaiting a ruling on the situation.

The players involved have not yet been named.

Whatever the decision turns out to be, the distraction is the last

thing coach Larry Fedora needed after a season in which everything that possibly could go wrong did go wrong for his program.

In all, the Tar Heels lost 17 players, including nearly their entire receiving corps, to season-ending injuries, forcing Fedora to use numerous young replacements before they were ready.

But as much as injuries played a role in halting the momentum UNC had built by winning 18 games and a Coastal Division title over the two previous seasons, Fedora insists that it wasn’t the only reason for the drop-off.

It’s a point illustrated by close losses to eventual Coastal champion Miami and rival NC State among others, games in which the Tar Heels were unable to hold onto leads heading into the fourth quarter.

Fedora is hoping the experience gained by young players such as quarterbacks Chazz Surratt and Nathan Elliott, running back Michael Carter, wide receiver Beau Corrales, offensive lineman JayJay McCargo and defensive backs Myles Woolfolk and Tre Shaw will help this year’s team avoid such late-game problems.

Just in case, he and his staff spent a considerable amount of time this offseason trying to figure out what went wrong and how to keep the same mistakes from happening again.

“You don’t forget it,” Fedora said. “You make sure when you’re in those situations that you’re learning from those situations. It wasn’t sit around and go, ‘woe is See UNC, page B3

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TRENDING

Tony Sparano: The Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach died on Sunday at the age of 56, the team announced. ESPN’s Chris Mortensen said Sparano had gone to the hospital with chest pains on Thursday and was released on Friday.

Sparano’s wife found him unconscious in their kitchen as the couple was about to leave for church, Mortensen reported. Sparano, the former Miami Dolphins head coach, joined the Vikings in 2016. He went 32-41 in parts of five seasons as an NFL head coach with Miami and as an interim coach in Oakland.

Victor Espinoza: The Hall of Fame jockey broke a bone in his neck but had feeling in his body and extremities after an accident in which the horse he was riding collapsed and died during training Sunday morning. Espinoza, 46, was rushed him by ambulance to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Calif., where he remained Sunday night for observation. The three-time Kentucky Derby winner, who captured the Triple Crown with American Pharoah in 2015, broke the C3 vertebra in his neck, his agent said.

Dirk Nowitzki: The 40-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Mavericks to return for an NBA-record 21st season with one team, the team announced Monday. Marc Stein of The New York Times said the contract is worth $5 million.

Nowitzki has played 1,471 career games with Dallas, averaging 21.2 points and 7.7 rebounds a game. He will pass Kobe Bryant, who played 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, for longevity with one franchise.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

GOLF

Henrik Stenson said he may be disappointing fans in his native Sweden next month by defending the Wyndham Championship title in Greensboro rather than going to the Nordea Masters in Gothenburg. The two events will both be staged from Aug. 1619 but the 42-year-old gave a strong indication on Sunday that he would be coming to North Carolina after the Nordea Masters date was moved and conflicted with the defense of his Wyndham title.

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“I know it’s going to sting for a little bit here, but given where I was to where I am now, (I feel) blessed.”

Tiger Woods, who led the British Open on Sunday before stumbling down the stretch and finishing tied for sixth.

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OLYMPICS

NASCAR

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“I plan on playing this game for another good eight years.”

New Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard, 32, on his future.

PRIME NUMBER

$2.3B Franchise value of the Carolina Panthers, according to Forbes.

The publication ranks the Panthers tied as the 36th most valuable team in sports. The Dallas Cowboys ranked first ($4.8 billion) followed by soccer’s Manchester United ($4.123 billion) and Real Madrid ($4.09 billion). The Panthers were recently bought

by David Tepper for a reported $2.275 billion.

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Martin Truex Jr., the defending Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion, is on the lookout for a new primary sponsor after 5-hour Energy chose to end its sponsor agreement with the Furniture Row Racing team after this season concludes. 5-hour Energy will remain the primary sponsor for Truex through the end of 2018.

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The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo are less than two years away, and there are already concerns some venues may not be ready. Construction delays at two key venues, the Olympics Aquatics Center and Sea Forest Waterway, could force Tokyo organizers to reshuffle test event schedules, the organizing committee said. The venues are two months behind schedule.

FOOTBALL

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The Hamilton Tiger-Cats traded Johnny Manziel on Sunday to the Montreal Alouettes, where the 25-yearold former Heisman Trophy winner will be reunited with Mike Sherman, his first coach at Texas A&M. The Alouettes, who have the league’s worst offense, could give Manziel a shot to start after three other signalcallers have struggled in the role, according to TSN.

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Wake Forest sophomore wide receiver Greg Dortch was named to the Preseason All-ACC team as the league’s all-purpose receiver/returner.

Several NC players named to All-ACC preseason team Duke, NC State, Wake place two each on list; one UNC player makes team

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal NC STATE, Wake Forest and Duke placed two players each on the preseason All-ACC team while North Carolina got one selection in voting among media attending the league’s annual Football Kickoff event in Charlotte last week.

Quarterback Ryan Finley and wide receiver Kelvin Harmon were the Wolfpack players earning mention on the team that was announced Tuesday. Offensive lineman Phil Haynes and all-purpose receiver/returner Greg Dortch represent the Deacons while the two Duke players chosen — linebacker Joe Giles-Harris and cornerback Mark Gilbert — play on the defensive side of the ball.

UNC’s Anthony Ratliff-Williams earned his spot on the team as a kick return specialist.

Finley is the top returning passer in the ACC after completing 65.1 percent of his throws for 3,518 yards and 17 touchdowns a year ago.

In addition to picking up 104 points in the voting for All-ACC, the third-year graduate student also placed a solid third behind Boston College running back A.J. Dillon and Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins in the balloting for preseason ACC Player of the Year.

He is joined on the preseason All-ACC team by Harmon, one of only two receivers in the conference to amass more than 1,000 yards through the air in 2017 and one of three top-flight pass-catching threats in the Wolfpack’s lineup.

Wake Forest’s Dortch likely would have been the conference’s Rookie of the Year last season had

he not missed the final five games with a punctured small intestine.

The sophomore speedster still caught 53 passes for 722 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 22.1 yards on kick returns and 8.1 yards on punt returns.

Three of those touchdowns came in a 42-32 win against Louisville, the game in which he was injured.

As flashy as Dortch is, his teammate Haynes has been the picture of quiet consistency during his career with the Deacons. Arriving as a lightly recruited former basketball player, the 6-foot-4, 310-pound senior has started 34 games and is the anchor of a veteran Wake Forest offensive line.

The rest of the All-ACC offense consists of wide receivers Jaylen Smith of Louisville and Hunter Renfrow of Clemson, tight end Tommy Sweeney of Boston College, offensive linemen Mitch Hyatt and Justin Falcinelli of Clemson, Chris Lindstrom of BC, Parker Braun of Georgia Tech, and running backs Dillon and Cam Akers of Florida State.

The Duke duo of Giles-Harris and Gilbert head the All-ACC defense, which also includes Wake Forest native Dexter Lawrence of Clemson — one of four Tigers defensive linemen to earn preseason recognition.

Giles-Harris continued a Blue Devils tradition last season by accumulating more than 100 tackles, finishing with 125 in 13 games to rank third in the league and first among returning players. Fellow junior Gilbert, meanwhile, led the ACC in passes defended last season with 21 while ranking second in interceptions with six.

Lawrence is a two-time All-American who has amassed 193 tackles, 10 sacks, 14 pass breakups and two recovered fumbles over his 44 games in a Clemson uniform. The rest of the preseason All-ACC defensive line is made up of his Tiger teammates Clelin Ferrell, Austin Bryant and

Wilkins. Miami’s Shaquille Quarterman and Clemson’s Kendall Joseph join Giles-Harris at linebacker while Miami’s Michael Jackson and Jaquan Johnson, and BC’s Lukas Denis were the other defensive backs.

In addition to UNC’s Ratliff-Williams, a junior who returned a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns last year in addition to catching 35 passes for 630 yards and six touchdowns, Florida State’s Ricky Aguayo was voted onto the preseason all-conference team as the place kicker and Syracuse’s Sterling Hofrichter earned the nod as the punter.

As far as the team voting is concerned, the preseason poll announced Monday looks a lot like the final standings from a year ago, with three-time defending champion Clemson once again the overwhelming choice to win the conference title and the top three teams in each division picked in the same order they finished in 2017.

NC State placed highest of the four state teams in the voting, coming in third behind the Tigers and Florida State in the Atlantic Division. The Wolfpack did get two first-place votes, however, one more than the Seminoles.

Boston College and Louisville are predicted to finish fourth and fifth, respectively, while Wake Forest, despite returning a veteran offensive line and one of the ACC’s most explosive receivers along with six starters on defense, could only manage a sixthplace showing in the poll — ahead of only Syracuse.

Defending division champion Miami is again the choice to win the Coastal, followed by perennial contenders Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech, with Duke coming in fourth in the balloting with one first-place vote. North Carolina also got a first-place vote but was picked to finish sixth in the division with Pittsburgh slotted at No. 5 and Virginia at No. 7.

Tarboro native Todd Gurley agreed to a contract extension with the Los Angeles Rams that will reportedly pay him $60 million over four season.

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UNC from page B1 me’ all last season. It was, ‘Why did it happen? Why did we not overcome it? How do we overcome them next time?’”

Even after all that introspection, Fedora said he’s still at a loss to explain why so many players went down with injuries last season.

Nevertheless, he plans on making a number of subtle changes to the way he prepares his team for the coming season in hopes of avoiding a similar epidemic.

Though he didn’t go into specifics, he suggested that a greater emphasis would be placed on rest and recovery than in the past.

“I learned that it wasn’t one common denominator,” he said of the injuries. “It wasn’t the field conditions, it wasn’t the actual training we were doing. It was a variety of things, so we’re going to tweak some things. And I can’t guarantee that’s going to be the answer. But we’re going to make the best educated decision we can. I’m going to make that decision and live with it.”

That, however, probably won’t be the most important — or difficult — decision Fedora has to make in the weeks leading up to the season opener at Cal on Sept.

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The choice will come down to either Surratt, a former national high school Player of the Year who started seven games as a redshirt freshman last season, and Elliott, a less-heralded, less-mobile sophomore who won

THE LOS ANGELES Rams have signed running back Todd Gurley to an extension, general manager Les Snead announced Tuesday.

Per multiple reports, the extension is worth $60 million over four years and includes $45 million in guaranteed money.

The guaranteed figure easily eclipses New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley ($31.2 million) for the most of any NFL running back.

The annual average of $15 million is more than Le’Veon Bell will receive in 2018 on his franchise tender ($14.5 million) and approaches double the pay of the next-highest running back (Devonta Freeman, $8.25 million) in the league.

Gurley still had two years remaining on his rookie contract, with $2.3 million due in 2018 and $9.6 million in 2019 after the team picked up his fifth-year option. He is now due just under $72 million over the next six seasons.

Gurley played at Tarboro High School and then attended the University of Georgia for three seasons.

He was the 10th overall pick by the Rams and was voted the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in his first season.

Arizona Cardinals back David Johnson — who is expected to receive his own lucrative extension before long as he enters the final year of his rookie deal — tweeted at Gurley, “Congrats my dude @TG3II .....

RBs makin moves.” Bell, who will again be headed for free agency next spring, had a similar response to the news, tweeting “yeah todd,” before adding “lol and ppl thought I was trippin?...”

Gurley, who turns 24 on Aug. 3, was named Offensive Player of the Year in 2017 after leading the NFL with 2,093 scrimmage yards and 19 touchdowns. Those totals included 788 receiving yards and six scores on 64 catches. Through three seasons, he has 4,599 total yards and 35 touchdowns in 44 games (43 starts), and has earned two Pro Bowl nods.

“What a special player he is,”

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Tar Heels senior defensive end Malik Carney (53) led UNC with 5.5 sacks in 2017. two of his three starts to finish the year.

Both had comparable statistics, with Surratt completing 58.5 percent of his passes for 1,342 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions and Elliott hitting on 51.4 percent of his throws for 925 yards, 10 scores and five picks.

Although their play during preseason camp will determine which wins the job, at least to start the season, leading receiver Anthony Ratliff-Williams said it doesn’t matter which ends up un-

der center thanks to the lessons they learned during last year’s one-the-job training.

“I feel that both quarterbacks bring their own (qualities) to the game,” Ratliff-Williams, a former quarterback himself, said.

“I don’t really prefer either one. I just let those guys play their game and do what they do. They give me the ball, give anybody the ball when needed. I feel like they’re taking the time in the summer to compete and show which one is a better guy. We’re going to win with either one.”

head coach Sean McVay told reporters of Gurley in a press conference shortly after the news broke. “I think last year’s production isn’t really a reflection of the value that he provides because he did such a great job, but he’s so much more than that to our team — the way that he competes in protection, the way that he works and the way that rubs off on his teammates.”

The deal comes just a week after Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks received a five-year, $80 million extension.

Los Angeles also has been making an effort to re-sign reigning Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald, who is entering the fifthyear option of his rookie contract and held out of training camp last year in search of a new deal. He is not expected to report to camp this year until he has a new contract, but McVay said Gurley’s deal “doesn’t have any effect” on Donald’s contract situation.

“We’re simultaneously working to make Aaron a Ram a long time,” Snead added, saying the sides still have time to get a deal done before camp. “That’s the goal. I know we’ll get questions about him, but Aaron’s a big part of who we are and where we want to go. ... We’re going to continue working to get something done with Aaron.”

A CBS Sports report last week said Donald has been telling people he expects to have a deal done before the start of training camp.

Veterans officially report to camp Wednesday, after rookies and quarterbacks reported Monday.

Donald is expected to become the highest-paid defender in football whenever a deal gets done.

Los Angeles also has defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, franchise-tagged safety Lamarcus Joyner and starting offensive linemen Rodger Saffold, Rob Havenstein and Jamon Brown entering the final year of their contracts.

Joyner will play out the 2018 season on his $11.3 million franchise tender after the sides failed to reach a longterm agreement before the July 16 deadline.

“It’s not only Todd but a lot of other guys that we want to, you know, make Rams a long time and be a part of the core that we’re building here,” Snead said.

pletely.

“I wasn’t sure what he would do,” Doeren said. “But I knew he would be very thoughtful. He would gather all the data and information that he could. I was impressed with not only him but his family and how they went through it, talking to everybody they could get information from.”

Despite all the data collection, the decision boiled down to emotion for Finley.

“I think college football is just such a special opportunity, and I wasn’t ready to let it go,” he said. “So many relationships and friendships I’ve made in Raleigh and on our team that were just too special to me. I just wanted to enjoy it one last time. I think that’s what college football is all about.”

Finley definitely doesn’t sound like the typical football player as he approaches his final season.

“I want to cherish my last year in college football, with this team,” he said. “I want to just be in the moment.

“I had somebody close to me tell me that they’d give their right arm to play another college football game,” Finley added. “So I took that to heart, and that was one of the big things for coming back. Just everything it stands for, just the day-to-day stuff throughout the year as a student-athlete, and just with so many of your different friends, it’s just — there’s really nothing else like it in life, and I just wanted one more chance.”

State will certainly benefit from his return. Finley is on the watch

list for the Maxwell Award, given to the top college player. He’s on the shortlist of NFL Draft quarterback prospects, and he should put his name among Wolfpack greats at the position. Finley is already fifth in school history in yards, completions and total offense, seventh in touchdowns and second in interception avoidance.

“It has a huge impact on a football team to have your quarterback back — the offseason, your spring, your summer — to have that leadership back,” Doeren said. “If you’re dealing with a quarterback competition, it’s not the same.”

While Finley passed up the draft, that doesn’t mean that he didn’t go pro following last season. Like Bradley Chubb, who parlayed last season’s success into a high draft pick, Finley is starting his NFL career now, with a year to go in school.

“Watching (Chubb) conduct himself as a professional last year at college, I learned a lot,” Finley said. “He truly was a professional.

I learned a lot about taking care of your body, about what he said with all the hype in the press, about how he handled nutrition, sleep, hydration. He really attacked the game of football with everything, like he had a job to do.”

Job one for Finley this year will be to serve as the experienced leader of the team.

“It boiled down to this,” Doeren said. “It’s his team now. If he left early, he could never say that again. It’s his last time to lead a college football team. The guys all believe in him. I’m proud of him.

I’m excited for him.”

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North State Journal for Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Deacons OK being Atlantic Division’s underdog Despite steady improvement under coach Dave Clawson and an 8-5 record last year, Wake Forest is still flying under the radar

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal CHARLOTTE — Perceptions can be changed, but it doesn’t happen overnight.

The Wake Forest football team was reminded of that Monday when the ACC’s preseason poll was announced and, as is often the case, the Deacons were picked to finish sixth in the seven-team Atlantic Division.

It didn’t matter that they won eight games in 2017 with the league’s highest-scoring offense or that they’ve vastly improved both their talent and depth over coach Dave Clawson’s four-year tenure.

Even after going toe-to-toe with an SEC opponent in a Belk Bowl victory against Texas A&M, the Deacons clearly have more work to do before those outside the program finally begin to take it seriously.

“I remember one of my defensive line teammates last year, Wendell Dunn, said that people think of Wake Forest as ‘Little ‘Ol’ Wake Forest.’ But we have the highest expectation for ourselves,” senior defensive tackle Willie Yarbary said at the ACC’s Football Kickoff media event last week.

“Regardless of what other people think and say, we know who we are, and we have to keep showing people we can compete with anyone.

That just takes time.”

No one understands that better than Clawson.

Having already turned programs at Fordham, Richmond and Bowling Green around before being hired to lead Wake out of its doldrums, he knows from experience that sustaining success is just as important — and in many ways more difficult — than achieving it for the first time.

Especially when the margin for error is as thin as it is at the nation’s smallest Power Five school.

After eight straight losing seasons, including back-to-back 3-9

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Senior defensive lineman Willie Yarbary (48) will be among the veterans on the Wake Forest defense in 2018. records in Clawson’s first two campaigns in Winston-Salem, the Deacons have been to bowls in each of the past two years.

“I think there’s more of a confidence level, but our players know how hard it was,” Clawson said of the steady progression. “Our players didn’t walk off the field after beating Texas A&M saying, ‘We’re world-beaters.’ That game could have gone either way. The NC State game could have gone either way.

The Syracuse game could have gone either way. The Appalachian State game could have gone either way.

“We had some really close wins last year where if we have one more turnover, miss a field goal or don’t get the red zone touchdown now we’re here having finished 5-7 or 6-6. We’re better. We’re improved.

There’s no question our talent lev-

el and depth is better, but I can’t get up, pound my fist and say, ‘Boy, we’re great and we’ve arrived.’”

That talent and depth will be tested this season as the Deacons look to replace four-year starting quarterback John Wolford on offense, and NFL draft picks Jesse Bates III and Duke Ejiofor on defense.

Compounding matters is that Wolford’s heir apparent, parttime starter Kendall Hinton, has been suspended for the first three games, forcing the Deacons to start the season with either redshirt sophomore Jamie Newman or true freshman Sam Hartman.

Clawson said he isn’t as concerned about the situation as some might be.

“That’s why you recruit and why you build depth,” he said.

Whoever ends up taking the first

snap, he’ll have plenty of experience around to support him. The Deacons return eight starters on offense — including a veteran offensive line, potential 1,000-yard rusher Matt Colburn and explosive playmaking wide receiver Greg Dortch, now fully recovered from a punctured intestine.

And despite some significant losses on defense, there’s still enough talent remaining on that side of the ball to put together a representative unit.

No matter what others might think about this Wake team, senior offensive guard Phil Haynes said he and his teammates are highly motivated to build on the momentum of the past two seasons and keep their program headed in the right direction.

“We can’t be satisfied,” Haynes, a preseason All-ACC pick, said.

“We want to keep feeling this way so we’ve got to keep working, keep getting better every day.”

It’s an approach that might someday help the Deacons finally earn the respect they believe they deserve. Until then, defensive lineman Yarbary thinks it could be to their advantage to have others continue looking at them as “Little Ol’ Wake Forest.”

“I think people still think some of the games were a fluke and we had redshirt seniors who contributed, so now that they’re gone it’ll go bad again,” Yarbary said. “I try not to let that bother me. I don’t worry about it.

“We’re very confident. That’s what people know now. That’s the standard. That’s what it takes to get to where we were. We’re just trying to continue to build and stay on the winning track.”

Duke talent spread across the field David Cutcliffe has his most-talented Blue Devils team ever

By Shawn Krest North State Journal CHARLOTTE — It’s preseason watchlist season, where we see that the only thing college football has more of than bowl games is trophies.

Each position on the field has an honor, and over two weeks in July, a list of two dozen of the best players at that spot is released. So far a baker’s dozen of watchlists have been released, including ones for the top receiver, tight end, quarterback, running back, defensive player, defensive back.

The 13th watchlist to be released was for the Outland Trophy, given to football’s top interior lineman.

The list does not include a Duke Blue Devil.

Why is that a surprise? Because up until that point, a Duke player had been included on every list.

The Blue Devils were the only Division I team to go 12 for 12 on watchlists, leading up to the Outland.

National champion Alabama?

The Crimson Tide were eliminated on the third list released — the Biletnikoff (given to the top receiver). So were national runner-up Georgia and ACC champion Clemson. Coastal champion Miami didn’t have a player on the Davey O’Brien (quarterback) list or the Mackey (tight end). In fact, every other ACC team had been left off of at least two lists, and only Miami and Clemson joined Duke on at least half of them.

In other words, Duke not only has talent, but it’s spread all around the field this season, in a way that few other programs can boast.

“I think this could be our best team,” said coach David Cutcliffe.

The defense has plenty of people excited in Durham, led by linebackers Joe Giles-Harris and Ben Humprheys, cornerback Mark Gilbert and a defensive line that —

despite what the Outland people think — has plenty of talent as well.

“I think we’re a really talented group this year,” Giles-Harris said.

“We’re excited about it. We’ve got a lot of guys back. We had a D-line that was phenomenal last year. Our linebackers are back. We’re ready to go, and we’ve got a secondary who’s explosive, fun, fast and exciting to watch. The sky’s the limit for this group. We’re excited.”

There’s just as much excitement on the other side of the ball.

Third-year starting quarterback Daniel Jones is joined by running back Brittain Brown, receiver T.J. Rahming, tight end Daniel Helm and an experienced line.

“It’s certainly an exciting position to be in as a quarterback with the receivers we have coming back,” Jones said, “and a lot of the same faces in the same positions to make explosive plays, make plays down the field, and I’m looking forward to that opportunity, for sure.”

The players being named to all the watchlists are the frontline starters, but, as any college coach knows, all the star power in the world is no match for the injury bug. However, Duke has confidence in the players that aren’t being named to the lists, as well.

“I think we’ve got the best depth we’ve had at Duke,” Cutcliffe said.

“After spring ball, I always ask what our backups look like. I sit down with our staff on each side of the ball and say, ‘Let’s talk about our backups.’ They usually don’t like to do that, but this year, we had good conversations about it and everybody felt better (than usual) about them.”

The team has taken its share of lumps in recent years, missing a bowl game two years ago in Jones’ freshman year before rallying to finish 6-6 in the regular season last year and earning a bowl bid.

Needless to say, the players won’t be resting on their preseason watchlist accolades.

“You get a little bit of noise talked about you, but that doesn’t really mean much until you have to get out there and play football,” Giles-Harris said. “Everything

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Duke wide receiver T.J. Rahming is one of several returning starters on the Blue Devils offense.

“We look at last year and we did a lot of great things last year, but we want to be better than last year.”

Joe Giles-Harris, Duke linebacker sounds nice in the offseason, but until you get on the field and start playing. … We look at last year and we did a lot of great things last year, but we want to be better than last year. We’re a different group, and we’re excited about where we can go.”

Then there are the intangibles, something for which football doesn’t have an award — at least not yet.

“Everybody talks about their team’s chemistry,” Cutcliffe said.

“Chemistry is only built through being great teammates, so that’s the most critical thing we do starting in January. You come back from

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Blue Devils senior linebacker Ben Humphreys (34) will be a leader on the Duke defense in 2018. a bowl victory hopefully, but you’ve got a whole brand new football team. You do have to replace starters. But if you’ve got a good football program, it’s not done with people who haven’t been around, that they

don’t know each other, they don’t know what’s required from them.”

The pieces are all in place for Duke. Something that, at least in preseason watchlist season, no other team can say.

North State Journal for Wednesday, July 25, 2018

TAKE NOTICE JOHNSTON 18 SP 169 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Cynthia W. Lane and Mark E. Lane to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), which was dated December 28, 2001 and recorded on January 7, 2002 in Book 2166 at Page 861, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default

18 SP 250 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Stanley Williams and Jodie M. Williams to GBTC, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated November 29, 2010 and recorded on December 1, 2010 in Book 3924 at Page 518, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county

UNION NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 345

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ralph Michael Estes, (Ralph Michael Estes aka Ralph Michael Estes, Sr., deceased)(Heirs of Ralph Michael Estes aka Ralph Michael Estes, Sr.,: Ralph Michael Estes, Jr. aka Michael Estes, Jr. and Unknown Heirs of Ralph Michael Estes aka Ralph Michael Estes, Sr.) to Atlantis Title Company, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of December, 2015, and recorded in Book 6589, Page 109, in Union 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 Union 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 Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union Coun-

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 344 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Garrett E. Cole and Shalon R. Cole to Russ Asti, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of August, 2004, and recorded in Book 3541, Page 806, in Union 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 Union 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 Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on August 9, 2018 and will sell to

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 29 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Camille R. Dixon (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Camille Rashon Dixon) to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of June, 2010, and recorded in Book 05348, Page 0040, in Union 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 Union 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 Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on August 2, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 793 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James L. Dugger and Melissa L. Dugger to Richard H. Lester or G. Robert Turner, III, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of June, 2006, and recorded in Book 04195, Page 0092, in Union 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 Union 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 Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on August 9, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as

WAKE 17 SP 1217 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Lawrence Sean Little and Risha Kimberly Little to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated August 27, 2007 and recorded on September 17, 2007 in Book 012753 at Page 00119 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on June 21, 2016 in Book 016427, Page 01245, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default

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having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 10, 2018 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING a 1.477 acre tract of land (total recombined from a 1.376 acre tract as recorded in Plat Book 56, Page 85, Johnston County Registry) as shown on plat entitled “Survey for Mark Earl Lane” drawn by Jimmy C. Barbour, PLS, dated June 7,2000 and recorded in Plat Book 56 Page 178.

Johnston County Registry and being a portion of that 24.3 acre as described iii Deed Book 965 Page 539, Johnston County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2080 Yelverton Grove Road, Smithfield, NC 27577.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Cynthia W.

Lane.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the

purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 10, 2018 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 147, The Village at Glenhaven, Glenhaven Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded in Plat Book 68, Page 305, Johnston County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a full and complete description of said lot.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 140 Locket Drive, Clayton, NC 27520.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and ow-

ing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Stanley W. Williams and wife Jodie M. Williams.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the

county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the

loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

ty, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on August 2, 2018 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point evidenced by a PK nail set 3.5 feet southeast of the centerline of N.C. Highway #205 which Beginning point is also located North 63 degrees 04 minutes 12 seconds East (based on North Carolina Grid North Meridian) 806.2 feet from the intersection of the centerline of said highway with the centerline of North Carolina Highway #218 and thence from the BEGINNING point with North Carolina Highway #205 North 54 degrees 08 minutes 42 seconds East 471.61 feet to a point evidenced by a nail set in the centerline of said highway, a corner with Benton A. Baucom property (Deed Book 409, Page 945); thence with Baucom property South 77 degrees 15 minutes 51 seconds East (passing an iron pipe found at 44.64 feet) for a total distance of 102.70 feet to a point evidenced by a planted stone by an existing sweet gum pointer and new iron pin witness, a common corner with Little property (Deed Book 648, Page 610); thence with the Little property South 16 degrees 17 minutes 12 seconds West 578.67 feet to a point evidenced by a 1 1/4” rebar, a common corner with Higgins property (Deed Book 365, Page 366); thence with the Higgins property North 46 degrees

41 minutes 00 seconds West (passing a 1 1/4 inch rebar found at 413.79 feet) for a total distance of 440.00 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING containing 3.02 acres more or less as shown upon unrecorded map of survey dated June 03, 1996 by William Guilford Martin, N.C.R.L.S., L-1466. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6302 Highway 205, Marshville, 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 prior 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.

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the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 54, Windward Oaks, Sec. II, as shown on plat duly recorded in Plat Cabinet F, File 34 and 35, Union County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular metes and bounds description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7018 Windsong Way, Wingate, 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 prior 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 limit-

ed to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units,including SingleFamily Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more

than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

described as follows: For informational purposes only: 8202 Stourhead Garden Ln., Waxhaw, NC 28173 Being all of Lot 204 of Prescot Subdivision, Phase 2, Map 3 as shown on a plat duly recorded in Plat Cabinet J at File 783, Union County Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8202 Stourhead Gardens Lane, Waxhaw, North Carolina.

Being a portion of the property as conveyed to Redus Charlotte Housing, LLC on 10/6/2009, in Book 5223, Page 320 in the Union County Public Registry.

Being the identical property as conveyed to Evergreen Homebuilders, LLC on 7/12/2007 in Book 4821, Page 572 in the Union County Public Registry.

PIN: 06165305 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 prior 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 termina-

tion 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.

follows: BEING ALL of Tract 2, containing 1.1 acres, as shown on map of survey titled “The Robert and Gloria Svatonsky Property” recorded in Plat Cabinet H, File 724, Union County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. A revision of map of survey recorded in Plat Cabinet G, File 693, Union County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 522 West Sandy Ridge Road, Monroe, North Carolina.

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 prior 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 ten-

dered 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.

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Sandy Trail Drive, Knightdale, NC 27545.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Lawrence Sean Little and Risha Kimberly Little.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the

confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit.

The purchaser will have no further remedy.

TOGETHER WITH all of the Grantors right, title and interest in that certain perpetual, non-exclusive 20 foot wide private drive conveyed to Irving L. Myrick and wife, Doris A. Myrick by Deed of Easement for Access recorded in Book 1660, page 218, Union County Registry and as shown on map of survey prepared by Derick L. Miles, NCPLS, dated October 4, 2001 and recorded in Plat Cabinet G, File 693, Union County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description.

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

having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 9, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF KNIGHTDALE, MARKS CREEK, WAKE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 21, SANDY TRAIL, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1986, PAGE 1966, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Being the same property as conveyed to Lawrence Sean Little and Risha Kimberly Little by deed recorded 08/28/02 in Book 009564, Page 00847.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 5428

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TAKE NOTICE WAKE 17 SP 820 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Alene H. Perry to CT - Mortgage Information Svcs., Trustee(s), which was dated July 30, 2004 and recorded on September 28, 2004 in Book 011033 at Page 00049, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed

18 SP 583 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Thomas C. Baldinette and Robyn S. Baldinette to Betty Petrides, Trustee(s), which was dated November 6, 1998 and recorded on November 12, 1998 in Book 8186 at Page 0196, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is

16 SP 2590 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Cassandra D. Rascoe to Andrew S. Martin, Trustee(s), which was dated October 4, 2006 and recorded on October 5, 2006 in Book 012205 at Page 02372, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse

17 SP 1364 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Khanty K. Campbell and Christopher W. Campbell to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated September 22, 2010 and recorded on September 23, 2010 in Book 014082 at Page 2559, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned

18 SP 216 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Chandra B. Walker to Roper & Coleman, Trustee(s), which was dated October 20, 2005 and recorded on October 21, 2005 in Book 011644 at Page 01151, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse

18 SP 591 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Sulaiman Bah And Kelly Bah to Michael L. Riddle, Trustee(s), which was dated September 24, 2004 and recorded on September 29, 2004 in Book 011035 at Page 00840, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse

17 SP 133 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Marlowe K. Earl FKA Virginia Rowe Carver to William Walt Pettit, Trustee(s), which was dated October 28, 2005 and recorded on November 4, 2005 in Book 011672 at Page 00988, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the

18 SP 255 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Arthur Williams and Mary Williams to James R. Manion, III, Trustee(s), which was dated May 17, 2002 and recorded on May 23, 2002 in Book 009425 at Page 02121, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August

11 SP 2348 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by ANNE SHELTON to TRSTE, INC, Trustee(s), which was dated February 24, 2004 and recorded on February 25, 2004 in Book 010682 at Page 01988 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on July 28, 2004 in Book 010941, Page 01953, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned

that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 8, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LAND LYING AND BEING IN THE COUNTY OF WAKE, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

BEING ALL OF LOT 35, SECTION 1 OF FOX HOLLOW SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO PLAT OF SAME RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 1976, PAGE 431, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2628 Adcox Place, Raleigh, NC 27610.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Alene H. Perry.

located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 8, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 19 of Canonbie Subdivision as recorded in Book of Maps 1987, Page 1526, Wake County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2405 Canonbie Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND

THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Thomas C. Baldinette.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the

property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the

knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 8, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 214, Weston Ridge Subdivision, Phase 3, as recorded in Book of Maps 2005, Pages 1071-1072, Wake County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 127 Havenview Court, Garner, NC 27529.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PAR-

TY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Cassandra D. Rascoe.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which

the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of

the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 8, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 6, GW Wester Subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 1960, Page 169, Wake County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2908 Dove Lane, Raleigh, NC 27604.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining

amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Christopher W. Campbell.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession

by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of

a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 8, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 304 GRANITE RIDGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE FOUR, AS SHOWN ON PLAT RECORDED IN BOOK OF MAPS 2004, PAGE 1365, WAKE COUNTY REGISTRY Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 1321 Southgate Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining

amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/ are Chandra B. Walker.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession

by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of

a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 3, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 26, GREENPARK TOWNES, Building N as shown recorded in Book of Maps 2002, Page 78-81, Wake County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 4826 Parkville Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PAR-

TY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Sulaiman Bah and wife, Kelly Bah. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the

property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of

the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 1, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point on the Northwest side of Mordecai Drive, said point being 65.5 feet in a northeasterly direction from the intersection of Cedar Street with Mordecai Drive, and runs thence with Mordecai Drive North 33 degrees 01 minutes East 60 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 57 degrees 10 minutes West 174.6 feet to an iron pipe in the East side of Person Street; thence with the East side of Person Street South 09 degrees 28 minutes West 65.4 feet to an iron pipe; thence South 57 degrees 10 minutes East 148.5 feet to the point and place of the BEGINNING, being a part of lots 239 and 240 of Mordecai Place as shown on map in Book of Maps 1920 at Page 110 Wake County Registry, Raleigh, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 1103 Morde-

cai Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/

are Virginia Ann Rowe Carver a/k/a Marlowe K. Earl.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser

is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

1, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the southeastern edge of the right of way of Dennis Avenue, said point being in the dividing line between Lots No. 11 and 12, Block A, according to plat hereinafter referred to; thence with said dividing line South 33 degrees 21 minutes East 176.8 feet to a point on the bank of Bridgers Branch; thence with said branch South 8 degrees 27 minutes West 57.3 feet and South 31 degrees 20 minutes West 44 feet to a point in the dividing line between Lots Nos. 10 and 11, Block A according to said map hereinafter referred to; thence with said dividing line between Lots Nos. 10 and 11, Block A North 33 degrees 21 minutes West 238 feet to a point in the southeastern edge of the right of way of Dennis Avenue; thence with said right of way of Dennis Avenue North 56 degrees 39 minutes East 78 feet to a point of BEGINNING, and being all of Lot No. 11, Block A according to plat entitled “Subdivision Map No. 3, Woodcrest, Raleigh, N.C., dated July, 1956, prepared by Herndon Edgerton, Engineer, and

recorded in Book of Maps 1957, Page 13 Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 716 Dennis Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27604.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, ease-

ments, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Arthur L. Williams and Mary M. Williams.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 4521.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 8, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 23, Woodlief Village Subdivision, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2000, Pages 406 and 407, and re-recorded in Book of Maps 2002, Pages 410 and 411, Wake County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 9209 Woodlief Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expira-

tion of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Anne Shelton.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the pur-

chaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability

to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-17013-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-00241-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-25902-FC03

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-07108-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-26400-FC03

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-02318-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-13161-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-18251-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-08851-FC02

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TAKE NOTICE WAKE AMEDNED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17-SP-1463 NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Conrad Marville aka Conrad E. Marville aka Conrad Marville, Jr. (Deceased) and Diane Marville aka Diane E. Marville, in the original amount of $110,500.00, payable to Pinnfund, USA, a California Corporation dated October 10, 2000 and recorded on October 12, 2000 in Book 008706 at Page 01804, Wake County Registry.

Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Stone Trustee Services, LLC having

15 SP 1673 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Claude Edward Willie, III and Linda Shipman Willie to John Dyer, Trustee(s), which was dated January 23, 2006 and recorded on February 6, 2006 in Book 011806 at Page 02600, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse

15 SP 1750 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Eugene P. Porter to Atty. Christopher L. Peck, Trustee(s), which was dated June 15, 1998 and recorded on June 19, 1998 in Book 8085 at Page 2310, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse

15 SP 2785 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Melanie R. Hopkins and Edward Q. Hopkins to Robert L. Hamlin, Trustee(s), which was dated June 30, 1995 and recorded on July 3, 1995 in Book 6584 at Page 0022, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is

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 Trustees will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Wake County, North Carolina, August 10, 2018 at 1:30 PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 2, Brentwood Estates, Section 9-E, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1978 page 313, Wake County Registry.

Said Property is commonly known as 3408 Greywood Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars

($100.00) or fractional part thereof, or Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), whichever is greater. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale.

This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owners of the property is Diane Marville aka Diane E. Marville.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to North Car-

olina General Statutes §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition

prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute 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.

door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 30, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 1, Block B, Idlewood Village, Section One, as recorded in Book of Maps 1970, Page 228, Wake County Registry.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2904 Snowberry Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PAR-

TY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Claude Edward Willie, III and wife, Linda Shipman Willie.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which

the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of

the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on July 30, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 11, Block I of Greenwood Forest, Section 3, Part B, as recorded in Book of Maps 1962, Page 117, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 531 East Cornwall Road, Cary, NC 27511.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PAR-

TY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record.

To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Eugene P. Porter.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which

the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of

the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 1, 2018 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 17, Dutchess Village Subdivision, Phase 2, Section 3, as shown on a map recorded in Book of Maps 1984, Page 1497, Wake County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same.

Together with all of Grantor’s right and interest in and to the “10’ Private Easement” over, under and across Lot 18 as shown on the aforesaid recorded plat.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 110 Joel Court, Cary, NC 27513.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be

required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Melanie R Hopkins and husband, Edward Q. Hopkins.

An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the pur-

chaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of

a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Stone Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: ___________________________________ Attorney at Law Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC Attorneys for Stone Trustee Services, LLC Sarah Elizabeth Banks #44023 David R. DiMatteo #35254 Christopher J. Culp #13466 1709 Devonshire Drive Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 462-5006 (803) 929-0830

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-09293-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-20121-FC01

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-07838-FC01

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