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Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, right, and Sen. Dan Blue, left, offer their support for H.B. 142 in a Senate committee meeting before the bill went for a vote.

Candis Cox, a transgender activist speaks out against H.B. 142. Equality NC and the ACLU said they support only a repeal with no moratorium on accomidation laws.

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Republican Rep. Jeff Collins voices his opposition to H.B. 142. Several conservative legislators opposed any measure to repeal H.B. 2.

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News BRIEFing Free Community College tuition program cuts back Greensboro A Guilford county program to provide community college scholarships will have to tighten eligibility requirements and cap awards based on income. The Say Yes Guilford Scholarship Board said this week they will start cutting off students whose families earn more than $100,000 annually, among other groups. The Say Yes program paid out $5.85 million in nearly 2,500 scholarships this year, which is more that they predicted. They want costs at $1 million with the changes to eligibility.

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Green groups sue Trump for approving Keystone pipeline Washington, D.C. Six environmental groups on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in a federal court in Montana to challenge its decision to approve construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline saying he used outdated environmental impact statements. Trump announced the presidential permit last week, saying the project would lower consumer fuel prices, create jobs and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

Kansas Governor vetoes Medicaid expansion bill Topeka, Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback of Kansas on Thursday vetoed a bill expanding eligibility for Medicaid under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), saying he could not support legislation that provided tax dollars to Planned Parenthood and failed to meet other requirements he has laid out for expansion.

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In the House Chamber, Speaker Tim Moore leads the debate of H.B. 142 before the bill passed with a vote of 70-48.

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“This is one of the biggest investigations the Hill has seen in my time here.” — Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.)

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), the Republican chairman of the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, is at the center of an effort to investigate any attempt to meddle in American elections by Russia, particularly during the 2016 run for the White House. Burr and Mark Warner (D-Va.), the committee’s top Democrat, held a rare day-long open hearing on Thursday during which they said they wanted to provide as much public view of the process as possible. At a joint news conference on Wednesday Burr was asked if the Senate panel wanted to determine if there was anything suggesting a direct link to Trump, and responded: “We know that our challenge is to answer that question for the American people.” Trump’s young presidency has been clouded by allegations from U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia sought to help him win, while connections between his campaign personnel and Russia also are under scrutiny. Trump dismisses such asserSee Burr, page A2

Decades-old green power law is a fresh nuisance to U.S. utilities By Nichola Groom Reuters NEWTON, N.C. — N.C. has more solar energy installations than Texas, which has nearly three times the population; more than Arizona, which has twice as many sunny days; and more than New York, which has far more aggressive renewable energy targets. North Carolina’s solar boom is rooted in a federal law enacted four decades ago. The law is now

emerging as a boon for many solar developers in select states, but a nuisance to many power companies, including N.C.’s top utility, Duke Energy Corp . The federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), passed in 1978, requires utilities in many states to buy renewable power from small providers – provided they can sell it at a price comparable to power from fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas. Because rates and contract

General Assembly, governor pass H.B. 2 compromise House Bill 142 garnered majority support and Cooper’s signature after a year of controversy surrounding “Bathroom Bill,” but not without angering some on both sides of the issue By Jeff Moore North State Journal RALEIGH — After more than a year under a national spotlight of public relations fallout, protests, false starts and failed deals, Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Roy Cooper brokered a deal to repeal the notorious House Bill 2 on Thursday with bipartisan majorities in the N.C. General Assembly. The vehicle employed in the effort, House Bill 142, began life in the N.C. House as an entirely unrelated bill regarding oversight of licensing boards that was instead refashioned to repeal the much maligned “bathroom bill.” It asserts the regulation of multi-occupancy bathroom and changing facilities as the sole domain of the state and enacts a three-year moratorium on local governments issuing regulations on employment practices and public accommodations. “Today, we repealed House Bill 2,” said Cooper in a press conference after signing the repeal legislation. “We begin to end discrimination. We begin to bring back jobs and sporting events. And we begin to repair our reputation. It is an important step, but it cannot be the only step. This law I’m signing today is not just about North Carolina’s reputation — or jobs and sports. It’s about working to end discrimination.” Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) and Senate Leader

terms are set by state utility regulators, that boom is focused on handful of markets - including N.C., S.C., Montana and Oregon. Sixty percent of the nation’s current PURPA projects are in N.C., where state rates and policies favor solar companies. For decades, PURPA was essentially irrelevant to the wind and solar industries because their technologies cost far more than power from fossil fuels. But the last decade has brought sharp declines in the cost of solar and wind power, encouraging a surge of renewable power projects from developers who can count on leSee Utilities, page A2

Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) were joined by Cooper in wrangling votes for the deal as an ultimatum from the NCAA loomed on the horizon and a viable coalition emerged for the first time after nearly half a dozen failed attempts in as many months. “Compromise is difficult for both sides, but we are pleased this proposal fully protects safety and privacy by keeping men out of women’s bathrooms, and removes the distraction of H.B. 2 from North Carolina’s success story of outpacing the rest of the United States in job growth and being a national leader in tax cuts and reform,” said Berger in a press release. As for the notion that the NCAA deadline was the motive force behind state legislation, Moore demurred. “There was concern about was the deadline with the NCAA pushing this and I will tell you for me it was not,” said Moore in a post-vote press conference. “Look, when you know you got the votes to pass a bill around here, I don’t care what it is, you put the bill on the floor and vote on it then.” While House Bill 142 achieved bipartisan majorities in both chambers, it also united opposite sides of the ideological spectrum in opposing the deal. The N.C. Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, Equality NC and the Human Rights Campaign blasted See H.B. 2, page A2

INSIDE Pigs, alpacas and cows camp during NC State’s Ag Week. Page C3

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New partnership provides hands-on experience for future teachers Elementary education students at Gardner-Webb University now have the opportunity to assist in the classroom before student teaching begins

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By Emory Rakestraw For the North State Journal OILING SPRINGS, N.C. — On a Tuesday morning at B Washington Elementary School,

Colleen Cockman, 20, assists a second-grade boy with a question on a test. For Cockman, this kind of hands-on, one-on-one experience is something she would have had to wait another year for had Gardner-Webb University not decided to throw their students into the “wild” of the classroom a bit early. Gardner-Webb is a private, four-year university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Located 50 miles west of Charlotte in Boiling Springs, the university is rooted in Christian values which are also reflected in the School of Education. The process for education majors consists of two years of classes, junior year clinicals, then 16 weeks of student-teaching before receiving their degree. In order to be fully prepared to teach grades K-6, elementary education majors take a wide variety of required courses in math, music, art, physical education, social studies and science. Dr. Jason Parker, associate dean of the School of Education, explained the undergraduate process. “With every School of Education class, there are clinical experiences that embed into the courses and build in requirements and complexity,” Parker said. “GWU has four levels of experience: the first is observation; second observing the teacher; third is internship; and fourth is the student teaching experience.” As for the new program and partnership with Washington Elementary, Parker noted, “The candidates working at Washington are in what we would consider a Level 2 clinical. It’s providing indepth experience in terms of collaboration with clinical educators. Our goal is to unmask a lot of the unknowns with education well in advance to the student teaching experience.” The idea was born after Washington Elementary School princi-

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Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Sen. Richard Burr, R, (R-NC) and Sen. Mark Warner, L, (D-VA) hold a committee hearing titled “Disinformation: A Primer in Russian Active Measures and Influence Campaigns” at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S.

Burr from page A1 tions and Russia denies the allegations. Answers could come from former Gen. Michael Flynn, Trump’s shortlived national security adviser who resigned after 24 days in the post when it came to light that he failed to reveal he had talks with Sergei Kislyak, the Russian ambassador to the United States, prior to Trump taking office, and misled Vice President Mike Pence on the issue. Flynn has reportedly asked for immunity in exchange for his testimony. A source close to the committee said Friday that they were not planning to accept the immunity trade offer for Flynn’s testimony at this time. At the hearing, lawmakers also warned that Russia could interfere in elections in France and Germany this year and in future U.S. campaigns. Cyber security experts at the hearing detailed what they described as the dissemination of disinformation and cyber attacks on both U.S. parties, Democratic and Republicans. Clinton Watts, a security consultant and former FBI agent, told Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), a Republican committee member, that he may have been a victim of Russian activity during his unsuccessful cam-

paign for the 2016 Republican nomination against Trump. Rubio later said he would not comment. But he told the hearing that in July 2016, after he announced he would run for re-election to the Senate, former members of his presidential campaign team were targeted by an unsuccessful cyber attack from Russia, some within the last 24 hours. “We’re all targets of a sophisticated and capable adversary,” said Burr. The Senate hearing drew contrast with the political battle around a separate investigation in the House of Representatives. Accusations have circulated that the House Intelligence Committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.), is not impartial. The New York Times reported on Thursday that two White House officials played a role in providing Nunes with documents the Republican committee chairman cited to show Trump and his associates were swept up in surveillance by U.S. intelligence. Just before the Senate hearing took a break, Burr quoted testimony saying “fact and fiction have been wildly blurred” in recent years, and assured committee members that he is committed to finding the facts in the investigation.

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Gardner-Webb elementary education majors receive opportunities in the classroom with a partnership between GWU and Washington Elementary.

pal and GWU alum Dr. Chris Bennett approached Parker with the proposal. After several exploratory meetings from mid-November to January, the collaborators came up with a curriculum in the three methods classes were aligned with the new program. Monday and Tuesday, three GWU classes travel to Washington Elementary School during their normal instruction hours. The classes include Dr. Lane Wesson’s Language Arts Methods class, Dr. Cindy McKinney’s Fine Arts Integration class, and Parker’s Social Studies Methods class. “Our focus is on small-group work, and the School of Education students have jumped in during their time here to help students grow and become more successful,” Bennett said. “Beyond the curriculum, the student-to-student interaction furthers the relationship building through formal and informal conversations.” Cockman said she’s thankful to have this opportunity prior to student teaching. “I think a huge thing I’ve learned is what goes on behind the scenes,” she said. “When I go to my clinical experiences they have everything prepared, when I come here it’s a typical day and I get to see what’s happening and what’s going on, and what [the teacher’s] needs are. ... It’s been really good to get relations with the kids because now they know us and we can work one-on-one.” During their time at Washington Elementary, GWU students have received not only observational, but hands-on experience with guided reading and math groups. Working with and observ-

ing current teachers has been extremely beneficial to the students. Cockman said after her time at Washington Elementary she feels extremely prepared for student teaching. “The nerves I’ve felt this semester would be the same nerves I would feel 10 times more next semester,” she said. “Student teaching is really serious, that’s your ‘do you graduate or not graduate.’ Getting those nerves out, getting that experience now is really helpful to knowing exactly what to do.” Cockman also got the experience to teach a lesson on her own where she used a Dr. Seuss book to talk about rhyming words, then students made a craft matching the front cover of the book. “Teaching is such a privilege, to have an impact on a future generation and teach them everything they need to know about life, that’s just really cool for me,” Cockman said. She said her time at Washington Elementary has confirmed she is on the right path for her career. Her highlights have been working with specific children and helping them with their needs. Parker said he hopes to keep the program going for future education students. “My vision is for this to run a continuous basis with some of our classes and our local school,” Parker said. “We do this expanded partnership opportunity as a way for our students to give back more to local schools. We see this as a way to build relationships and a way for our students to get their hands and feet into the classroom and impact students before the student teaching experience begins.”

H.B. 2 from page A1 Cooper for selling out the LGBT cause, while the N.C. Values Coalition and Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Forest saw no need to reverse a “compassionate, reasonable law.” “If H.B. 2 was right to begin with, which I believe it was, then why are we repealing it?,” said Forest in a statement. “If it is wrong, then why wait four years to fix it? Such ambiguity undercuts the legitimacy of a law that we have fought so hard to defend.” The divide within caucuses was apparent during floor debate in the House especially, as both Democrats and Republicans expressed disappointment in the process involved or the end result entailed by the compromise. “This bill still legislates restrooms,” said Rep. Cecil Brockman (D-Guilford). “Another reason why I cannot support this bill is there were no LGBT people at the table. They were completed left out of the discussion.” The criticism from some Republicans was perhaps even more pointed. “One thing that really saddens me about this whole business is the dirty politics that came up during this issue,” said Rep. Jeff Collins (R-Nash). “I think any bill that has to be passed by dirty tactics, is a dirty bill and I don’t want my hands on it at all. I realize this may have political repercussions for me; that’s fine. I have no political ambitions anyway. I’ve found the hard way that my trust in people has to be inversely proportional to the size of their political ambitions.” Sen. Dan Bishop (R-Mecklenburg), the architect of the original H.B. 2, said he strongly prefers a resolution to the controversy, but not one that compromises his principles. “In the name of peace this bill does two things,” asserted Bishop during Senate floor debate. “It retracts a clear answer on a new question: how should government balance a newly conceived idea about liberty to change gender versus rights of bodily privacy on a physiological basis where those two notions or interests may come into conflict? More significantly, it almost inescapably implies that 32 months hence handfuls of local officials can use government power to coerce people to embrace an ideology of sexual essence contrary to their values. It is in that sense a declaration of surrender.” The bipartisan dissents were not enough to sway a legislative coalition determined to remove the stigma associated with H.B. 2 in order to register some progress in alleviating the perceived economic and public relations consequences of the infamous bill. The NCAA, is reserving judgement on whether or not the compromise is sufficient to allay their concerns.

“We are a welcoming state. Our people are welcoming. H.B. 2 was not. But today our laws are catching up with our people.” — Gov. Roy Cooper For more on the NCAA and their response, see B7.

utilities from page A1 gally mandated contracts with utilities. “It’s been really important,” said Ben Van de Bunt, Chairman of Cypress Creek Renewables LLC, which has developed more solar projects under PURPA than any other company. In N.C., Duke Energy wants to slow down the breakneck solar expansion. On sunny days, the utility now has more solar power in some places than the grid needs, the company said. The state’s terms for PURPA contracts, Duke said, require it to pay far more for solar energy than if contracts were let competitively. Duke reported in a state filing that it is paying between $55 and $85 per megawatt-hour for the solar energy it must buy under PURPA. A typical solar contract in the United States falls between $35 and $50, according to GTM Research. Duke is now seeking approval from the N.C. Utilities Commission for shorter-term contracts with solar providers and lower prices for mandated power purchases under PURPA. The commission denied a similar request two years ago. ISolar advocates argue that slashing contract terms would eliminate the long-term

“There is a better way to be proactive in figuring out where to put solar, and better pricing for our customers.” — Rob Caldwell, president of Duke Energy Corp.’s Renewable Energy predictability investors need to finance renewable energy projects. “It wasn’t a problem until it worked,” said Adam Browning, executive director of the advocacy group Vote Solar, which has lobbied to preserve PURPA contract terms in several states. The battle in North Carolina will be hard fought because the state has led the way nationally for solar development under PURPA. Additionally, N.C. is also the only state in the Southeast to have a law that requires utilities to source a percentage of their power from renewable sources. When the mandate was enacted in 2007 solar was not expected to be a significant player, but it has become the major way N.C. utilities have met the mandate. Solar power now accounts for about 3 percent of the state’s electricity, compared with less than 1 percent nationwide. About 95 percent of the N.C.‘s solar projects were developed under PURPA. In 2014 California-based Cypress Creek started buying cheap land in N.C. close to the grid from farmers and then building projects for a captive customer, Duke. The company owns about a quarter of the state’s solar installations, and has more coming. In January, Cypress filed a complaint with the state utility commission after Duke slashed its contract term for larger PURPA projects to 5 years. That dispute is unresolved, and Duke is separately seeking regulatory approval to lower the fixed contract price for smaller projects. In a January filing, the NCUC said it would consider whether current economic conditions for utilities justify changes in rates and PURPA implementation. Cypress Creek’s Van de Bunt says the battle in N.C. is critical. “Duke has an extraordinary amount of power in N.C.,” he said in an interview. “If they continue down a path to making solar development difficult to finance, we’ll have a smaller path in N.C.” Duke is also working with state lawmakers on creating a competitive system for purchasing solar power. It says it is committed to solar energy production, but will continue pushing for more control over project locations, prices and the amount of solar needed. “We’ve been growing and growing,” said Rob Caldwell, president of renewable power at Duke. “Let’s declare success, but let’s find a more sustainable, balanced approach going forward.”

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U.S. pending home sales surge to 10-month high ahead of spring A strong labor market means tighter inventory and strong home sale prices compared to last year By Donna King North State Journal

HARLOTTE — Contracts to buy previously owned U.S. homes jumped to a 10-month high in February, pointing to robust demand for housing ahead of the busy spring selling season. The report on Wednesday from the National Association of Realtors suggested higher home prices and mortgage rates were having little impact on the housing market for now, underscoring the economy’s resilience despite an apparent slowdown in growth in the first quarter. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist says February’s convincing bump in pending sales is proof that demand is rising with spring on the doorstep. “Buyers came back in force last month as a modest, seasonal uptick in listings were enough to fuel an increase in contract signings throughout the country,” Yun said. “The stock market’s continued rise and steady hiring in most markets is spurring significant interest in buying, as well as the expectation from some households that delaying their home search may mean paying higher interest rates later this year.” The NAR said its Pending

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Home Sales Index, based on contracts signed last month, surged 5.5 percent to 112.3. That was the highest reading since April and the second best showing since May 2006. “This bodes well for home sales this spring,” said Misa Batcheller, an economic analyst at Wells Fargo Securities in Charlotte, North

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Carolina. Contract signing last month was likely boosted by unseasonably warm temperatures. The gains reversed January’s 2.8 percent drop. Pending home contracts become sales after a month or two, and last month’s surge implied a pickup in home resales after in February they tumbled

3.7 percent. Overall N.C. is seeing the same trend upwards in home prices and brisk sales with pending sales in N.C. showing a 5.9 percent increase. Charlotte and the Raleigh/Cary area show the highest gains with Durham/ Chapel Hill in the number three spot. Greensboro/High Point are in number four spot for pending home sales growth. Across the South, pending home sales climbed 4.3 percent to an index of 127.8 in February and are now 4.2 percent above last February. The Fed raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by a quarter percentage point earlier this month and has forecast two more rate hikes this year. Demand for housing is being driven by a strong labor market, which is generating wage increases, as it nears full employment. Sales activity, however, remains constrained by tight inventories, which are driving up home prices. “The good news is that warm winter weather has led to a surge in construction that will hopefully result in a bloom of new homes for sale this spring,” said Joseph Kirchner, senior economist at realtor.com. In a separate report on Wednesday, the Mortgage Bankers Association said applications for home purchase loans rose 1.2 percent last week from the prior week. It was the fourth increase in the past five weeks.

Brain implant lets paralyzed man feed himself using his thoughts Cleveland A paralyzed man in Cleveland fed himself mashed potatoes for the first time in eight years, aided by a computerbrain interface that reads his thoughts and sends signals to move muscles in his arm, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday. The research, published in the journal Lancet, is the latest from BrainGate. Prior tests of the technology allowed paralyzed people to move a robotic arm or a cursor on a keyboard just by using their thoughts.

In-flight internet provider raises $170 million Charlotte SmartSky Networks raised $170 million in private stock offerings from investors hoping 4G in-flight internet service will take off. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing the company said they will offer the initial stock for one year and roll out the new service, which uses cell towers to get in-flight internet, in late 2017. They say that travelers will be able to use their own service providers for email and internet surfing while onboard.

FDA declines to approve Mylan’s generic of GSK’s Advair for now Mylan NV said on Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve its generic version of GlaxoSmithKline Plc’s blockbuster Advair asthma treatment, but provided no details of the agency’s concerns or how long the product might be delayed.

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Did you know the average person consumes 260 eggs per year? For any age or lifestyle, eggs serve a vital purpose. Boomers recognize their value for aging muscles, millennials crave the convenience of a high protein, on-the-go option. Containing one of the highest quality proteins of any food available, eggs are a vital part of any diet, especially ones from North Carolina. There’s no nutritional difference between white and brown eggs. Hens with brown earlobes lay brown eggs while hens with white earlobes lay white eggs. It is against federal law in the U.S to give laying hens hormones. Eggs provide one of the highest protein content of any food available, with 6 grams of protein per egg with nearly half found in the yolk.

west TINT OF CORN: COUNTY NAMES: Authorities increase patrol after River0 park vote approaching C: Benton third fatalSans crash Bold, Jackson County Henderson County M: 12 12pt. Jackson County Board of Three fatal wrecks in four months have Commissioners will meet April 3 prompted law enforcement officials Y: 59.4 to vote on a potential river park in to increase patrols on Kanuga Road. Dillsboro. The proposal would sell Data from Hendersonville Police K: seven6 acres of county-owned property Department revealed 42 accidents with

8 arrested in child sex operation Lincoln County An undercover investigation targeting child sex predators led to the arrest of eight men in Lincolnton. The arrests follow a three-month operation where detectives portrayed children on social media and the men agreed to meet the minors for “an unlawful sexual relationship.” The accused are being held in Lincoln County Jail on one count of soliciting a child for an unlawful sex act by a computer and appearing to meet the child.

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along the Tuckaseegee River to a company owned by Jackson County businessman Kelly Cluster. WNC Outdoor Development would pay $50,000 toward purchase of the property, and the park is planned to have rafting, fishing, a greenway and zip line, retail and concessions. It would create 10 full-time jobs. After public commentary on March 20, commissioners are leaning toward approval. The property is valued for $791,000 but would be purchased for $350,000.

property damage and two accidents with personal injury in the past year. Deputies said local and state agencies are using resources to target impaired and aggressive drivers as well as speeders.

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Wildfire fully contained McDowell County The White Creek Fire that burned nearly nine square miles of the Pisgah National Forest has been fully contained. Officials reported weekend rain helped firefighters control the flames that burned near Shortoff Mountain. Lisa Jennings with the U.S. Forest Service said the public should still be cautious when visiting the area as wildfires create hazards like holes, damaged trees and falling rocks. The Forest Service reported the wildfire cost more than $900,000. Associated Press

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Paramedic interns from Wake Tech Community College’s Emergency Medical Science Program, from left: Kaitlyn Redding, Kevin McAlister and Sloane Cox, load up a dummy into an ambulance at the Legislative Building in Raleigh during Community College Day at the General Assembly.

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PIEDMONT EAST Green BLACK RULE: Western region: Piedmont **Wilmington All counties have a Accidental, explosive find at police officer Records show wives rarely 51 arrestedRed in two-day roundup 1.5 Solid black, .5 of ptDAsweight region: NState pt. white Frito-LayPiedmont factory demoted after videostroke showed up at courthouses Cumberland County Mecklenburg County New Hanover County Eastern region: NState Navy Operation Spring Sweep, a Friot-Lay employees found A Wilmington police sergeant has Rockingham County As part of an ongoing investigation by the SBI into a potential theft and misuse of state money, a whistleblower lawsuit accused Wallace Bradsher and Craig Blitzer of hiring each other’s wives and paying them for a job they did not do. Courthouse records substantiate that claim saying the wives of the district attorneys in Rockingham and Person/Caswell counties were paid salaries for full-time work as legal assistants but showed up at the courthouse only a few days within those two years.

ammunition and explosives while digging Wednesday night on the company’s Charlotte property. Police and fire crews responded to the report and Nevada Boulevard, where the factory is located, was closed in both directions. The property was previously Camp Greene Military Base, which was used to train soldiers for World War I. Police said none of the devices were detonated and the number of shells and mortars is undetermined. Officials are in contact with the U.S. Military because the ammunition is government-issued property.

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Rolesville police chief found dead Wake County Rolesville Police Chief Bobby Langston II was found dead in his home Wednesday. Langston’s death was ruled a suicide by self-inflicted gunshot wound. He became a police officer in 1994, serving with Wendell Police Department for 18 years before joining Rolesville Police Department. All flags in Rolesville were lowered half-staff Wednesday night in honor of Langston. WRAL

Former insurance agents plead guilty to $11 million fraud case 14 counties Former insurance agents Milton Hooks and James Mangum plead guilty to targeting 81 senior citizens over seven years in 14 counties. Hooks and Mangum tricked their victims by moving money out of 401(k) accounts and life insurance policies and into certain annuities without their permission. Investigators recovered all $11 million and returned it to the victims. Because the entire sum of money was recovered, Mangum and Hooks will not face jail time.

collaboration of more than 200 local, federal and state law enforcement officers, resulted in the arrest of 51 people, many considered violent offenders. Many of those arrested were considered violent offenders. The operation, which took place Tuesday and Wednesday, also led to the seizure of 16 firearms and $10,000.

been demoted to rank of corporal after video of him telling an Uber driver he couldn’t record him went viral. Due to the demotion, Kenneth Becker’s pay was also dropped $1.38 per hour. WPD said they launched an internal affairs investigation and as of Thursday the investigation was closed.

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14 coyotes trapped, euthanized on Emerald Isle

5-year-old suspended for pretending stick was gun Hoke County Hoke County leaders called an emergency meeting Thursday after the story of 5-year-old Caitlin Miller’s suspension made national headlines. She received a one-day suspension after using a stick to pretend it was a gun while guarding her two friends during an imaginary game of “Kings and Queens.” Hoke County Schools said Miller posed a threat to other students when she made a shooting motion. Miller’s mother said while she understood the policy, the problem was in explaining to Caitlin why she was suspended.

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Carteret County The town of Emerald Isle just ended its coyote trapping program with the capture of 10 male and four female coyotes. The animals were then euthanized by area trappers. Heavily wooded areas and the boat launch were home to the highest frequency of catches. The program ran from December to February and aimed to preserve wildlife already on the island and ensure safety of residents. WNCT9

RALEIGH — From 3-D printing to film production, N.C.’s Community Colleges are churning out the next generation of the state’s high-tech workforce. Fifty-eight schools showed off some of the unique programs available to students to the N.C. General Assembly this week, an annual reminder lawmakers of the value of the state’s investment in the community college system. “We are doing such incredible things it’s a good day when we can show it off,” said Dr. James Williamson, president of the N.C. Community College system, “The technology that we use is so advanced but it costs, it’s not cheap. We are providing the workforce, so this day is all about branding and education on the diversity of our system.” The state legislature adopted the Community College Act in 1950 to fund a post-high school training program as the state moved toward an industrial economy after World War II. Today, the system brings together traditional trade schools, licensure

and high-tech training. Recently community colleges have been working more closely with universities to coordinate matriculation for students looking to start their education at a community college, earn an associate’s degree and then transfer to a state university to earn a fouryear degree. This week Johnson was on hand to welcome the presidents of the community colleges to the General Assembly. In 2014, Johnson and then-Majority Leader Edgar Starnes sponsored a law directing the UNC Board of Governors to institute an agreement between the universities and community colleges, allowing students to transfer credits more easily into four-year institutions. “The cooperation between the colleges and universities is going well,” said Johnson. “It is such a help to the workforce and it saves our families thousands of dollars.” Community colleges are widely seen as a cost-effective way to fill skill gaps that emerge while also helping prepare workers in trade fields, and nearly a million North Carolinians take classes at one each year.

Judge Morey to replace Leubke, Lehman By Donna King North State Journal DURHAM — The Durham County Democratic party has selected the replacement for the late Rep. Paul Luebke. Chief District Judge Marcia Morey will be their permanent appointee to replace the long-serving member of the N.C. House who passed away in November after a bout with lymphoma. While Luebke passed away shortly before his re-election to represent N.C.‘s District 30, his name remained on the ballot. Rep. Phillip Lehman was asked to temporarily replace Luebke the night before the election, with the understanding that his service would

be short term. Lehman resigned his position March 30, in time for the Durham Democrats’ vote for Morey as a replacement. “I had a great experience of being a real citizen legislator because I didn’t have to run for office and have that baggage,” said Lehman in a phone interview. “I felt I made a contribution. I met a lot of great people, there’s a lot of partisanship, but overall it was very positive.” Morey is the former co-captain of the U.S. Olympic swim team in 1976, she attended Northwestern School of Law and has served on the bench for 18 years. A focus of her career has been in juvenile justice programs.

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EDITORIAL | Drew Elliot

Anatomy of a ‘news’ article The legacy news media could be a bulwark for truth. Instead, they sink to new depths daily.

Every day leads to a new example of why not to trust the legacy news media. But a Reuters article Tuesday, on President Donald Trump’s executive order reversing some of Barack Obama’s energy regulations, was so beyond the pale that it should not escape comment. Not often do we find an example of so many different types of bias in one 850-word dispatch. And since I have space for only 750 words, we’d better get to it. The first example is the partisan-label bias. When someone a reporter likes does something, it’s treated without a partisan label. When a group the reporter doesn’t like does something, the label suddenly becomes relevant, since the reporter wants the reader to assume it’s politically motivated. Thus near the beginning of the article we find out that Trump’s action “drew swift backlash from a coalition of 23 states and local governments… (that) vowed to fight it in court.” Which party controls those states? No clue. But later in the dispatch, we hear that when Obama put these very regulations in place, the plan “was never implemented in part because of legal challenges brought by Republicancontrolled states.” Those opposing Trump represent 23 “states and local governments,” but those opposing Obama are an unknown number of “Republican-controlled states.” Depending on when you count, the number is 26 or 27 states that sued the EPA over the Clean Power Plan, a scheme the U.S. Supreme Court has put on hold. But because the states that challenged it are at

least partially controlled by Republicans, I guess they don’t count. The partisan-label bias happens all the time, to be sure, but it’s unusual to find it so clearly on display. The second example of bias is the misleadingcontext tactic. Seemingly giving helpful historical context for Trump’s action, the reporters state that “U.S. presidents have aimed to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil since the Arab oil embargo of the 1970s…. But the United States still imports about 7.9 million barrels of crude oil a day, almost enough to meet total oil demand in Japan and India combined.” Wow! Japan and India combined? We must have made zero progress toward reducing petroleum imports. But some relevant context would destroy the authors’ attempt to isolate and polarize Trump. For instance, it might be important to know that U.S. oil imports have dropped 22 percent since 2005, or that about half of our imported oil comes from Canada and Mexico. Or that the 7.9-million-barrel statistic itself is likely misleading. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, in 2015 America imported around 9.4 million barrels per day, but also exported about half that amount, for a net import figure of 4.7 million barrels. Since the Reuters stat is undated and not sourced, it’s hard to refute. But for it to be a net figure, net oil imports would have had to jump by 40 percent over 2015. Considering oil imports rose just 7 percent and U.S. crude oil production fell only 5 percent from 2015 to 2016, a 40 percent leap seems suspect.

The next example of bias is the missingcontext tactic, obviously a sibling to the misleading-context ploy. A good part of the Reuters article deals with the difficulty, at least according to the reporters, that America will face reducing carbon dioxide emissions without Obama’s regulations in place. As a reporter, would it not seem relevant to discuss what the country’s historical and current CO2 emissions are? It seems that they could not bring themselves to even open the door to that discussion. And for good reason — at least if you’re an opponent of fossil fuels. According to the EIA, CO2 emissions from energy-related sources fell 12 percent between 2005 and 2015. And the reason for the drop is the shale revolution — the same reason that oil imports have fallen. Domestic shale oil and gas, now profitably recoverable through horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, have done wonderful things for the environment, the economy, and America’s leverage in international affairs. The United States is now a net exporter of natural gas for the first time in history. Reporters are fond of criticizing Trump for attacking “fake news.” Trump, it’s true, has a problem with both facts and context. If the media would go heavier on the news and lighten up on the fake in their own reporting, they might have a point.

EDITORIAL | Ray Nothstine

The rapidly expanding political power of college sports The NCAA and their powerful conference entities will only be further emboldened by their ability to dictate laws.

After months and months of bathroom controversy in North Carolina, the biggest political winner of the H.B. 2 fiasco turned out to be the NCAA. To use a sports analogy, “they wiped the floor” with the professional politicians. After the collegiate governing body vowed that the state might be shut out from post-season and championship sporting events for at least five years, including collegiate basketball, a repeal agreement quickly emerged and passed the General Assembly on Thursday. Large elements of the political right and left in the state remain disappointed by the compromise, but agree that loyalty to college basketball trumped principles. “I refuse to bow to the NCAA,” declared Rep. Beverly Boswell. Francis De Luca, president of the Civitas Institute, slammed the compromise, calling the NCAA “social justice bullies,” while calling their tactics “extortionist.” “This proposed bill could set a dangerous precedent for groups trying to impact legislative actions,” De Luca warned. Rep. Bert Jones suggested taking down the flags at the General Assembly and replacing them with an NCAA flag and a white flag. LGBTQ groups seethed over the bill and their wrath rapidly turned from conservatives to Gov. Roy Cooper for capitulating to what many called a “fake repeal” to appease the NCAA. New York ACLU attorney Chase Strangio called Cooper a “pathetic fool” for his part in brokering the agreement. LGBTQ activists across the state and country took to social media to decry that “human rights” is more important than

basketball. Some legislators pleaded for more time, pointing out that the timing and optics of the deal looked bad for the governing independence of the state. A smaller block of conservatives asked for a delay until Tuesday to talk to their constituents. But for the majority, it seemed unclear if a delay would be permissible to the NCAA. Unbeknownst to many North Carolinians, they weren’t the only state where the NCAA affected legislation in the past few weeks. Arkansas passed H.B. 1249 on March 22, an expansion of concealed carry to include public colleges and universities. Because the concealed carry of pistols includes sporting events, the Southeastern Conference is asking for an exemption to the bill. “Given the intense atmosphere surrounding athletic events, adding weapons increases safety concerns and could negatively impact the intercollegiate athletics program at the University of Arkansas in several ways, including scheduling, officiating, recruiting and attendance,” said SEC President Greg Sankey. While the SEC request may seem reasonable, even for many Second Amendment proponents, it’s another instance of college sports dictating state legislation. The governor and most Arkansas state senators quickly fell in line for the SEC. For them, amending the bill is preferable to dealing with the possibility of any wrath or economic consequences imposed by a cash-flush SEC. While Sankey hasn’t gone on record to say that not changing the law will

jeopardize Arkansas’s membership in the SEC, he has strengthened his hand by not ruling it out either. One can concur with the H.B. 2 repeal compromise and agree too that the role of the NCAA in the decision-making process is setting a dangerous precedent. States already routinely bow to corporations when they do not toe the line on LGBTQ issues, even if that includes exemptions for religious liberty. The NCAA and their powerful conference entities will only be further emboldened by their ability to dictate laws. Cooper himself admitted he begged and pleaded with the NCAA and ACC for more time to secure sporting events and said he believes they will accept the compromise. He only reinforced who held all the cards at the negotiating table. While this state and nation is only becoming more politically and culturally divided, at least a large segment on the right and left came together in agreement that dictating policy over basketball makes for poor leadership. Rep. Carl Ford said the bill is “all about money and basketball. My family’s not for sale, my constituents are not for sale.” It’s only too bad the bipartisan majority that bowed to the NCAA’s timeline doesn’t see it that way.

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Guest Opinion | robert walker

michael barone

Doesn’t anybody know how to play this game? are I suggest,” writes the economist and blogger Tyler Cowen, “that the quality ‘D of governance in this country has taken a

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Students sit in a North Carolina classroom in 2016.

Teen pregnancy rates are declining: don’t mess with success While North Carolina’s teen pregnancy rate is still higher than the national average, the gap is rapidly narrowing.

Here’s an important “spoiler alert” for parents in North Carolina: Congressional opposition to comprehensive sex education, and the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts, could undermine the great success that North Carolina has enjoyed in reducing teen pregnancies in recent years. If there is one thing that most Americans, including North Carolinians, agree upon, it is the need to reduce rates of teen pregnancy. Public opinion polls, both national and state, show overwhelming support for comprehensive sex education in our schools. A 2009 poll of parents in North Carolina revealed that 9 out of 10 parents (91.8 percent) favor sex education, including instruction on birth control methods (97.1 percent). Reflecting that broad-based support, North Carolina in 2009 passed legislation requiring comprehensive sex education in the schools, including instructions on pregnancy prevention and avoidance of sexually transmitted diseases. The law specifies that sex education must be ageappropriate, objective, and “based upon scientific research that is peer reviewed and accepted by professionals in the field.” The 2009 law has been a great success. North Carolina’s teen pregnancy rate for youths ages 15-19 declined from 56.0 per 1,000 in 2009 to 32.3 per 1,000 in 2014. And reflecting the drop in teen pregnancies, the abortion rate for that same age group fell from 12.2 per 1,000 to 6.2 per 1,000 during that same time period. While North Carolina’s teen pregnancy rate is still higher than the national average, the gap is rapidly narrowing. Success is great, but continued success is never guaranteed. Despite the scientific evidence and the widespread public acceptance of comprehensive sex education in the schools, it still comes under attack — at the state and federal levels — by advocates of “abstinence-only” education in the schools. While the North Carolina legislature remains supportive of the 2009 law, Congressional

opponents of comprehensive sex education may be on the verge of eliminating all federal funding for the program. In recent years, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to eliminate all funding for comprehensive sex education, but the Senate has blocked efforts to slash funding for the program. There is a good chance, however, that the House will override Senate opposition this year and wipe out all funding for comprehensive sex education. Defunding by Congress would have significant budgetary implications for schools in North Carolina. In Fiscal Year 2015, the state of North Carolina received $1 million in funding from the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program and local entities in North Carolina received $3.7 million. If Congress cuts funding for comprehensive sex education, schools in North Carolina would still be required to provide comprehensive sex education in the classroom, but many schools would lack the funding need to fully and adequately implement that requirement. North Carolina already ranks low on many indicators of reproductive health. An estimated 54 percent of all pregnancies in the state are unintended, and North Carolina has no laws affirming a woman’s right to emergency contraception in the emergency room. (For more information on reproductive health and rights in North Carolina, see the Population Institute’s annual 50-State Report Card). Common sense dictates that governments at all levels should support comprehensive sex education in the schools. We are making progress in reducing teen pregnancies in North Carolina and nationally. If we abandon proven and effective sex education programs, we put at risk the progress we have made. Robert Walker is the president of the Population Institute in Washington, D.C., where he directs its public education work and its advocacy for family planning and sex education.

column | cal thomas

The congressmen and the counselor

Their families suffer because they aren’t spending enough time with them and the country suffers because they don’t spend much time with each other.

Tony Hall served in Congress for nearly 24 years, representing Ohio’s 3rd District. The Democrat left in 2002 to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture, appointed by President George W. Bush. Hall laments how corrosive contemporary politics has become and tells me he couldn’t get elected in today’s environment. Partially, he says, it is because he is pro-life and a supporter of traditional marriage, but mainly there are at least two things that have changed for the worse since he was in Congress: “One is that congressmen don’t live (in Washington) anymore. We were told probably 15 years ago not to bring our families here, but to leave them at home. That was a mistake.” Hall says that suggestion came from Speaker Newt Gingrich and the Democrats followed “and they shouldn’t have.” The reasoning behind that, he says, is that members felt getting elected was the most important thing, “so they come in Monday night, or Tuesday morning, and leave Thursday. They don’t know each other and then run against Washington. They don’t build relationships, wives don’t know each other; the men don’t know each other.” Their families suffer, he says, because they aren’t spending enough time with them

and the country suffers because they don’t spend much time with each other. The second change is members of Congress no longer travel overseas as much as they once did. They fear their trips might be labeled “junkets,” which some were, so they don’t acquire the necessary knowledge of other countries, nor do they get to know each other from spending time together. Then there’s the extravagant amounts of money that must be raised to win re-election. This requires that members of Congress take time to “dial for dollars” by going to their respective party headquarters and spending two or more hours a day asking for donations. Hall and former Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) have developed a rare friendship that began when they served in Congress together and which continues today. Hall says the key to their relationship has been their common Christian faith: “When you pray together it’s pretty difficult to go out on the House floor and denounce the other person.” They didn’t talk politics in their meetings and meals for the first two years “because that would have divided us.” What difference does this make when it comes to legislation one party supports and the other opposes? “Over a period of time,” Hall

says, “you begin to trust one another and when you trust one another you find you do have common ground.” In addition to pro-life and traditional marriage, he lists hunger issues and gambling as subjects about which they have similar views. This led, he says, to his contributing to Wolf’s re-election campaigns, which angered some of his Democratic colleagues. Asked if Wolf reciprocated, Hall laughs and says, “I don’t think so, but he had tougher races than I did.” Dr. Phil McGraw, a psychologist and host of the syndicated TV show “Dr. Phil,” echoed Hall in an essay he wrote for Variety in January. McGraw offered this advice to Congress: “Stop fighting with and trying to trip up the other side. Start doing only those things that help people. Stop the games, the obstruction, the chest pounding and the ‘my party is better than your party’ stuff. Stop treating voters like idiots and start doing your job: Working for us. From our point of view, there is only one side.” Maybe the answer to the dysfunction in Washington is mandatory therapy from Dr. Phil and testimonies from Tony Hall and Frank Wolf on what the results can look like. Nothing else seems to be working. Cal Thomas is a nationally syndicated columnist.

downward turn of late?” Or as Casey Stengel, while managing the New York Mets on their way to a 40-120 season in 1962, reportedly asked, “Can’t anybody here play this game?” In successive weeks, both Democrats and Republicans have shown a downward trend in the quality of governance and raised questions about whether anybody in Washington can play this game. Start with the Democrats and their strikeout last week in the hearings on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Their attacks on Gorsuch as a scourge of “the little guy” were, as liberal Harvard Law professor Noah Feldman wrote, “a terrible idea.” Judges are supposed to decide cases on the law, not the net worth of litigants. Democrats are now lining up to filibuster the nomination, on the spurious grounds that confirmation has always required 60 votes. Actually, Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito were confirmed in 1991 and 2006 with 52 and 58 votes, respectively. Democrats are still steamed that Senate Republicans blocked Barack Obama’s nominee, Merrick Garland, last year. But the Constitution doesn’t require the Senate to hold hearings or a vote on nominees. Joe Biden in 1992 and Charles Schumer in 2007 argued that no nominee should be approved in a presidential election year. That makes sense in an era when Supreme Court decides partisan issues like abortion, gun control and campaign finance. Senate Democrats are now rounding up enough votes to sustain a filibuster. In which case Senate Republicans will almost certainly change the filibuster rule for Supreme Court nominees, as Harry Reid and Senate Democrats did in 2013 for other judges and executivebranch nominees.

Much blame goes to Speaker Paul Ryan, who attempted to shove through his bill without bothering to get consensus from fellow Republicans.

Abolishing the filibuster for Supreme Court nominees will weaken Senate Democrats. Doesn’t anybody know how to play this game? House Republicans certainly don’t, judging from the debacle of their attempt to fulfill their seven-year promise to repeal and replace Obamacare. There is plenty of blame to go around. Much goes to Speaker Paul Ryan, who attempted to shove through his bill in three weeks without bothering to get consensus from fellow Republicans. Ryan’s bill was tailored to pass muster under the Senate’s arcane reconciliation rules, something he probably should have left for Senate Republicans to handle. Ryan’s initial insistence that Republicans accept his bill without changes didn’t work, and neither did White House adviser Steve Bannon’s similar ploy. If Ryan and Donald Trump had not insisted on a quick vote — Democrats, in contrast, took 14 months to pass Obamacare — they might have had time to accommodate the differences. Or maybe not. Consider the 30-some members of the House Freedom Caucus, who reportedly found one reason after another not to sign onto a bill that at least moved in the direction of repealing and replacing Obamacare. They seem to be operating from a deep suspicion of their party’s leadership and from a purism that requires them to withhold support from any major legislation if they object to even one provision in it. The problem is that in a large and varied country, with complex legislation with multiple ramifications, purism sets a standard that seldom, if ever, can be met. The most that legislators can usually accomplish is to shift the course of the giant ocean liner that is the federal government. Some blame belongs to the president, as well. If Barack Obama seemed diffident about the details of public policy and their effects on people’s lives, on this issue Donald Trump seemed disconnected from them — not a good position from which to practice the art of the deal. You may have noticed that the quality of governance has been taking a downward turn of late partly because of mistakes made by party leaders — but mostly because of the demands — and anger — of both parties’ wingers. Left-wing Democrats are demanding all-out war on Republicans and the Trump administration. Right-wing Republicans are distrustful of party leaders and are coming to realize that what they have in common with Donald Trump is only attitude, not principle. Anger and mistrust are poor guides for purposeful and rational formulation of public policy. Does anybody know how to play that game? Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and longtime coauthor of The Almanac of American Politics.

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U.S. State Dept. employee charged in making contacts with Chinese agents Washington, D.C. A U.S. State Department employee with access to sensitive information was accused of failing to report contacts with Chinese foreign intelligence agents who provided her with gifts in exchange for diplomatic and economic information, federal prosecutors said on Wednesday. Candace Claiborne, 60, was charged in a Washington federal court with obstruction of justice and making false statements to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

At least 13 killed after Texas church bus crash STEFAN WERMUTH | reuters

George Lewys, aged 5, poses for a photograph with Owl butterflies during an event to launch the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London, Britain March 30.

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A Muslim man holds a flower as he stands in line with others on Westminster Bridge during an event to mark one week since a man drove his car into pedestrians then stabbed a police officer in London, March 29.

San Antonio, Texaz At least 13 people were killed, and two injured, when a Texas church bus carrying senior citizens collided head-on with another vehicle on Wednesday, the church and a Texas state trooper said. The bus had 14 people aboard when it collided with a pickup truck carrying one person, about 80 miles west of San Antonio. The cause of the crash was being investigated, said Sergeant Conrad Hein, a spokesman of the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Federal judge in Hawaii extends court order blocking Trump travel ban DARREN STAPLES | reuters

A protester wearing a European Union flag themed beret takes part in an anti-Brexit demonstration after Britain’s Prime Minister Theresa May triggered the process by which the United Kingdom will leave the European Union, in Birmingham, Britain March 29.

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Some of the 404 participants poses for a photo during the “Next Einstein” competition which set a Guinness World Record for the “largest gathering of people dressed as Albert Einstein” according to organizers of the Einstein Legacy Project, in Toronto, Canada, March 28.

U.S. economic growth revised higher, boosted by consumer spending The S&P 500 and the Dow are on pace for best 1st quarter since 2013, as consumers and a robust labor market indicate growth ahead By Lucia Mutikani Reuters WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. economic growth slowed less than previously reported in the fourth quarter as robust consumer spending provided a boost that was partially offset by the largest gain in imports in two years. Gross domestic product increased at a 2.1 percent annualized rate instead of the previously reported 1.9 percent pace, the Commerce Department said on Thursday in its third GDP estimate for the period. The economy grew at a 3.5 percent rate in the third quarter. Despite the upward revision to the

fourth quarter, the economy grew only 1.6 percent for all of 2016, its worst performance since 2011, after expanding 2.6 percent in 2015. There are signs that economic activity slowed further in the first quarter, with the trade deficit widening in January and both consumer and construction spending weakening. With the labor market near full employment, the data likely understate the health of the economy - GDP also tends to be weaker in the first quarter because of calculation issues the government has acknowledged and is trying to resolve. “Some of this softness is due to seasonal adjustment issues that will reverse later in the year,” said Gus Faucher, deputy chief economist at PNC Financial in Pittsburgh. “Consumer spending will lead growth thanks to higher incomes from more jobs and rising wages.” The Atlanta Federal Reserve is

forecasting GDP rising at a rate of 1.0 percent in the first quarter. Though the moderate growth pace has been sufficient to lower unemployment, it is a challenge to President Donald Trump’s goal of boosting annual growth to 4 percent by slashing taxes, increasing infrastructure spending and cutting regulations. The Trump administration has offered few details on its economic policies, but both business and consumer confidence have surged following the businessman-turned-politician’s electoral victory last November. After last week’s failed attempt by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal the Obama administration’s 2010 healthcare law, economists say Trump faces a tough road ahead implementing his pro-growth agenda. “The primary question is whether the next few years will resemble the last several years with growth

of around 2 percent or whether better days lie ahead,” said Jim Baird, chief investment officer at Plante Moran Financial Advisors in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The dollar was slightly stronger against a basket of currencies, while prices for U.S. Treasuries fell. U.S. stocks were trading higher. Economists polled by Reuters had expected fourth-quarter GDP would be revised up to a 2.0 percent rate. Growth in consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, was revised up to a 3.5 percent rate in the fourth quarter. It was previously reported to have risen at a 3.0 percent rate. Consumer spending is being supported by a tightening labor market. A separate report from the Labor Department on Thursday showed initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 258,000 for the week ended March 25. Claims have now been below 300,000, a threshold associated with a healthy labor market for 108 straight weeks. That is the longest stretch since 1970, when the labor market was smaller.

Honolulu, Hawaii A federal judge in Hawaii indefinitely extended on Wednesday an order blocking enforcement of President Donald Trump’s revised ban on travel to the United States from six countries identified by the U.S. State Department as countries of concern in the war on terrorism. U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson turned an earlier temporary restraining order into a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit brought by the state of Hawaii challenging Trump’s travel directive as unconstitutional religious discrimination.

Seattle sues Trump administration over threat to ‘sanctuary’ cities Seattle The city of Seattle sued U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday over its executive order seeking to withhold federal funds from “sanctuary cities,” arguing it amounted to unconstitutional federal coercion. Seattle Mayor Ed Murray told reporters the Constitution forbade the federal government from pressuring cities, “yet that is exactly what the president’s order does. Once again, this new administration has decided to bully.”

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Heels hopes hinge on Berry North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) comes to the bench as head coach Roy Williams looks on in the first half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. on Sunday.

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ACC to include N.C. in future championships

The Tar Heels have a long history of doing well in the postseason and making runs to the Final Four, but they’ve also got a long history of big name injuries in those runs

In the wake of H.B. 2 being repealed by the North Carolina General Assembly, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced that the state of North Carolina would once again receive consideration to host future ACC Championships. The conference moved the 2016 ACC Football Championship out of Charlotte and to Orlando following the passage of the controversial bathroom bill and planned to move future events as well. The repeal snuck under a NCAA deadline (see: B7) for championship site application, and the approval of the ACC should serve as a good first step there too.

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oel Berry’s status for Saturday’s national semifinal matchup with Oregon in Phoenix is still uncertain as North Carolina’s junior point guard deals with a matching set of sprained ankles. Although coach Roy Williams said Monday that he’s “scared to death right now” about Berry’s availability — or more realistically, his effectiveness — in the game, he should be used to such situations by now. After all, postseason injures have become something of a Tar Heel tradition over the years. Here’s a list of the maladies have have befallen UNC at the most important time of the basketball season and how they affected their team’s championship chances:

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Tomlinson taking frontoffice role with Chargers Newly-minted Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson is taking a frontoffice role with the Los Angeles Chargers during the Bolts first year in a new city the team announced on Thursday. Tomlinson, who will remain in his role as an NFL Network analyst with the move, will be a special assistant to owner Dean Spanos. “L.T. is one of the most beloved and iconic Chargers of all time,” Spanos said in a statement. “His active involvement in our fight for Los Angeles is vital, and he represents the very best of what it means to be a Charger on the field and in the community.” nba

Durant on track for return The Golden State Warriors announced that forward Kevin Durant, out since sustaining a knee injury on Feb. 28 against the Wizards, could return to the court before the end of the regular season. Durant has made “very good progress” in his recovery from a Grade 2 MCL Sprain and tibial bone bruise in his left knee the Warriors announced on Wednesday. The team will reevaluate Durant in 7-10 days and said “a return to game action prior to the end of the regular season remains a possibility.” college

Coastal Carolina cheerleaders suspended The Coastal Carolina cheerleading squad was suspended the school said on Friday. According to a report, the team was suspended for engaging in prostitution, buying alcohol for minors and paying others to do homework.

Overcoming injuries a Tar Heel Final Four tradition

2015: Kennedy Meeks’ knee

Cinderella Gamecocks flip role for Gonzaga

Meeks was just starting to show flashes of the dominating inside presence he has become when he suffered a sprained left knee late in the second half of a second round victory against Arkansas in Jacksonville. Like Berry now, Williams expressed doubt about Meeks’ ability to play in the next game and held him out of practice for most of the week leading up to UNC’s Sweet 16 game against Wisconsin in Los Angeles. Meeks did end up playing, but was ineffective while compiling only four points and four rebounds in 14 minutes of a 7972 loss.

South Carolina is the underdog against Gonzaga, putting the Zags in a strange position

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South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Frank Martin celebrates after beating the Florida Gators in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. on Sunday.

By Anthony Gimino The Sports Xchange Gonzaga, often cast as the gutty underdog, finally finished the climb to its first Final Four, doing so as a No. 1 seed. The Bulldogs’ reward: playing a gutty underdog. South Carolina, which advanced to the Final Four as a seventh seed in the East, is hardly a Cinderella, coming from the Southeastern Conference. But the Gamecocks seemed more like bracket-filler than bracket-buster when they lost five of their last seven games before the NCAA Tournament. The combination of high-scoring senior guard Sindarius Thornwell and some hellacious wear-youdown defense has been more than good enough in the past two weeks, however, as South Carolina knocked off the No. 2 (Duke), No. 3 (Baylor) and No. 4 (Florida) seeds in the East. The Gamecocks, like Gonzaga, will be appearing in their first Final Four when the game tips off Saturday at 6:09 p.m. ET in Glendale, Ariz. “We’re defending at a high clip again, which is allowing us to get out in the open court and get opportunities,” South Carolina coach Frank Martin said. “And our inside play has gotten good again. It kind of disappeared on us there the last month of the season. But our inside guys have played well in the NCAA Tournament.” See final four, page B8

NCAA Tournament Final Four

2012: Kendall Marshall’s wrist Marshall’s season and UNC’s national championship hopes came screeching to a halt at Greensboro Coliseum late in the Tar Heels’ second round victory against Creighton when the Blue Jays’ Ethan Wragge sent the star point guard crashing to the ground as he attempted to get off a shot. Marshall fractured the scaphoid bone in his right wrist trying to break his fall and didn’t play again in the tournament. Despite the heroic efforts of replacement Stilman White, the top-seeded Tar Heels See injuries, page B3

7 South Carolina Gamecocks vs. 1 Gonzaga Bulldogs Saturday, April 1, 6:09 p.m. on CBS University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

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The 2017 Final Four has a distinctly Carolina flavor thanks to Frank Martin and the South Carolina Gamecocks playing Cinderella and upending the East region to make the school’s first-ever trip to the Final Four. The Gamecocks will square off against Gonzaga, also making a first trip to the Final Four, on one side of the bracket, while the North Carolina Tar Heels face off against Oregon on the other side. Full preview on B4, B5.

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Ref receives death threats from Kentucky fans NCAA referee John Higgins received death threats from Kentucky fans after the Wildcats lost to Carolina The Sports Xchange

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North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) helps to cut the nets after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. on Sunday. North Carolina won 75-73.

UNC adjusts Final Four plans to help Berry heal NCAA Tournament Final Four 1 Carolina Tar Heels vs. 3 Oregon Ducks Saturday, April 1, 8:49 p.m. on CBS University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

The Tar Heels left for Phoenix a day early to help give point guard Joel Berry’s two injured ankles extra time to heal By Brett Friedlander North State Journal he North Carolina basketball team was so anxious to get to T the Final Four to start taking care of

its unfinished business from a year ago that it left for Phoenix a day earlier than usual. Okay, so that’s not entirely accurate. Coach Roy Williams actually did change his team’s travel schedule to leave on Tuesday instead of Wednesday. The reason he did it, however, was to help the Tar Heels better adjust to the two time zone difference and give point guard Joel Berry’s two injured ankles a little extra time to heal before Saturday’s national semifinal game against Oregon at University of Phoenix Stadium. “We’re going out there Tuesday night first of all, because I want Joel to have another day of rest, period,” Williams said before heading to the airport. “Secondly, we went out there on Wednesday night (last year) and Thursday night is a bear. There’s so many things — the press, running here, running there — that our guys were worn out. We didn’t

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were beaten by Kansas in the Elite Eight.

2012: John Henson’s wrist Marshall’s wrist wasn’t the only one hurting during the 2012 postseason. A week earlier, big man John Henson injured his left one in the opening minutes of the ACC tournament when he was fouled hard by Maryland’s Ashton Pankey. The ACC Defensive Player of the Year missed the rest of that tournament and UNC’s NCAA opener against Vermont before returning for the Creighton game. He aggravated the wrist against the Blue Jays and wasn’t nearly as effective the rest of the way.

2009: Ty Lawson’s toe Lawson’s right big toe nearly became the Tar Heels’ Achilles heel as they began their postseason in 2009. The ACC Player of the Year injured the toe late in the season and aggravated it in the regular season finale against Duke. Williams held his point guard out of the ACC tournament and UNC’s opening round victory against Radford before bringing him back for a second round game against LSU. Although he endured a scare early in that game when he jammed his injured toe, Lawson shook off the pain to score 21 points in the second half and eventually led UNC to the national championship.

2005: Rashad McCants’ stomach

have a very good practice that Friday, so that’s another reason we’re going out there a day early.” Berry’s health has been a concern since the NCAA tournament began in Greenville, S.C. two weeks ago when he sprained his right ankle after landing on an opponent’s foot during UNC’s opening round win against Texas Southern. The Tar Heels’ catalyst tweaked the same ankle at practice before Sunday’s South Region championship game against Kentucky in Memphis. Then five minutes into that game, he sprained his left ankle while driving into the lane and dishing off to teammate Kennedy Meeks for a dunk. Berry has been undergoing treatment on both ankles since the team returned home on Monday. According to Williams, his status for Saturday’s game is still up in the air. “If we had to play a game today, I don’t think he’d play,” the UNC coach said. “But the good news is we don’t have to play today. “Most people, their feet swell a little bit getting on the plane, so it will probably do that and he probably won’t feel any better when he gets there. I don’t have him doing one thing. We’re going to practice and I won’t have him do one thing.” Berry is the Tar Heels’ second-leading scorer at 14.6 points per game while shooting 39.2 percent of his 3-point attempts. He also leads the team in as-

The Tar Heels entered the postseason with uncertainty thanks to a mysterious intestinal ailment that forced their top perimeter scoring threat to miss the final four games of the regular season. McCants returned for the ACC tournament, but looked thin and tentative, as UNC barely escaped Clemson in the opening round before losing to Georgia Tech in the semifinals. McCants quickly regained both his stamina and his shooting touch, though, and played a major role in the Tar Heels’ run to the national title over the next three weeks.

1995: Rasheed Wallace’s ankle The star big man injured an ankle with eight minutes remaining in regulation of UNC’s overtime ACC tournament championship game loss to Wake Forest. He attempted to play on the bad foot in the Tar Heels’ NCAA opener against Murray State, but could only manage six points in just 16 minutes before being taken out of the game. Backup Serge Zwikker came off the bench and helped rally UNC from a six-point second half deficit and a second round victory against Iowa State before Wallace returned the following week to help get the Tar Heels to the Final Four, where they lost in the national semifinals to Arkansas.

1994: Derrick Phelps’ concussion The playmaking point guard was a catalyst for UNC’s national title run in 1993, but both he

sists at 3.8 per game and is a tenacious defender when healthy. As careful as Williams is being with him in the days leading up to the Final Four, his teammates have no doubt he’ll be ready to play once game time rolls around. “We know at the end of the day that Joel is a competitor,” ACC Player of the Year Justin Jackson said. “He’s going to do whatever he needs to do to try to get back. He’s been doing a bunch of stuff with (the training staff) to try to get better and I think he’s taken pretty good steps forward.” Should Berry be unable to play or limited in his contribution against Oregon, freshman Seventh Woods and sixth-year senior Stilman White would be forced into service. That would be a similar situation to the one in White’s freshman season of 2012, in which he started UNC’s games in the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight after an injury to starting point guard Kendall Marshall. Despite the potential similarities, Williams said he doesn’t feel a sense of deja vu over the current situation. “No. You can’t worry about all of that junk,” Williams said. “I saw a motorcycle cop crash in the street in front of us the other day and there wasn’t anybody involved. He just hit a railroad track. He rides that bike for a living and it’s laying in the middle of the street, so no. Until you brought it up, I hadn’t thought about Kendall.”

After Kentucky lost the Elite Eight game against North Carolina, Wildcats’ fans flooded social media about questionable foul calls made by one particular referee and some reportedly made death threats. NCAA referee John Higgins met with law enforcement for more than two hours Tuesday after Kentucky fans sent death threats, repeatedly called his company’s office and home and posted a barrage of false messages about his business on the company’s Facebook page, sources told ESPN. North Carolina beat Kentucky 75-73 on Luke Maye’s buzzer-beating jumper, while the Wildcats were whistled for 19 fouls, including two each on Malik Monk, De’Aaron Fox and Bam Adebayo in the first half. Kentucky coach John Calipari wasn’t pleased about the number of fouls being called against his team in Sunday’s NCAA Tournament game. “You know, it’s amazing that we were in that game where they practically fouled out my team,” Calipari told reporters after the game. “Amazing that we had a chance.” Kentucky fans took their anger to message boards and attacked Higgins, who owns John Higgins Weatherguard, Inc., which is a roofing company based out of Omaha, Some fans trashed the review section of Higgins’ company Facebook page, writing false and damaging messages. According to ESPN, the phones at Higgins’ home and business have been “ringing off the hook” since the game, with angry Kentucky fans calling to complain and some even making death threats. Higgins will work as an official at the Final Four in Glendale, Ariz., according to ESPN.

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and the Tar Heels got knocked out early the following year thanks to Boston College and its hulking forward Danya Abrams. UNC trailed 50-40 with 15:53 remaining in the second round game when Phelps was clobbered by Abrams while going up for a fastbreak layup, a play coach Dean Smith decried as dirty in his postgame comments. Phelps was carried off the court and diagnosed with a concussion and didn’t return. While the Tar Heels battled back late in the game with freshman Jeff McInnis at the point, they never completely recovered.

1993: Derrick Phelps’ tailbone A year earlier, Phelps provided UNC fans with a scare when he came down hard during his team’s ACC tournament semifinal victory against Virginia. He suffered a bruised coccyx and missed the next day’s championship game against Georgia Tech, which the Tar Heels lost. Despite concerns that he might miss more time once the NCAA tournament began, Phelps returned for UNC’s opening round win against East Carolina, the first of six straight wins on the way to the national crown.

1985: Steve Hale’s collarbone Hale wasn’t a star, but he was a solid double-figure scorer and tenacious defender on a team that won the regular ACC championship in 1985. He was an important piece to the puzzle

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Syracuse forward Tyler Roberson (21) and Syracuse center DaJuan Coleman (32) defend North Carolina forward Kennedy Meeks (3) during last year’s NCAA Tournament semifinal game at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Saturday, April 2, 2016.

the Tar Heels ended up missing in the NCAA tournament when he broke his collarbone during their opening round win against Middle Tennessee State. UNC went on to beat Notre Dame in the second round, but was eliminated in the regional final by the Cinderella Villanova team that went on to upset Georgetown in the national championship game.

1977: Phil Ford’s elbow The 1977 season is best remembered for Al McGuire leading Marquette to the national title in his final season as coach, but history might have been different had star point guard Phil Ford not hyperextended his

shooting elbow during a region final victory against Kentucky. Ford tried to play through the injury and got the Tar Heels to the championship game, but he went just 3 of 10 from the floor as UNC became a footnote to McGuire and his Warriors.

1976: Phil Ford’s ankle The star point guard suffered the injury between UNC’s loss to virginia in the ACC tournament and its first round NCAA tournament game against Alabama. The injury didn’t keep Ford out of the lineup, as he started and played 27 minutes, but went just 1 of 5 from the floor and had only three assists in the Tar Heels’ 79-64 loss.

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Will Luke Maye slip back into semi-anonymity now that his 15 minutes of fame are about up? Or will his unexpected heroics against Kentucky be the springboard to even greater success this week in Phoenix?

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The South Carolina Gamecocks celebrate after beating the Florida Gators in the finals of the East Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y. on Sunday.

Oregon Ducks head coach Dana Altman is doused by confetti by his players as they celebrate with the trophy after the game against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. on March 25. Oregon defeated Kansas 74-60.

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Seed No. 7, East

Top Scorer Sindarius Thornwell (21.6 ppg)

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Top Rebounder Thornwell (7.2 rpg)

Regular Season Record 26-10

Top Passer Thornwell, PJ Dozier (2.8 apg)

SEC Finish 4th (12-6)

Path to the Final Four: Beat Marquette 93-73 Beat Duke 88-81 Beat Baylor 70-50 Beat Florida 77-70

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Seed No. 3, Midwest Region

Top Scorer Dillon Brooks (16.3 ppg)

Coach Dana Altman

Top Rebounder Jordan Bell (8.6 rpg)

Regular Season Record 33-5

Top Passer Payton Pritchard (3.7 apg)

PAC-12 Finish 1st (16-2)

Path to the Final Four: Beat Iona 93-77 Beat Rhode Island 75-72 Beat Michigan 69-68 Beat Kansas 74-60

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North Carolina Tar Heels forward Luke Maye (32) makes a basket with .3 seconds left over Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) in the second half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. on Sunday. North Carolina won 75-73.

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few and his players celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Xavier Musketeers in the finals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. on March 25.

Gonzaga Seed No. 1, West Region Coach Mark Few Regular Season Record 36-1 West Coast Finish 1st (17-1)

Top Scorer Nigel Williams-Goss (16.7 ppg) Top Rebounder Johnathan Williams (6.6 rpg) Top Passer Williams-Goss (4.6 apg) Path to the Final Four: Beat South Dakota State 6646 Beat Northwestern 79-73 BeatWest Virginia 61-58 Beat Xavier 83-59

uke Maye was just one of the guys coming off the bench for the North Carolina basketball team before Sunday. Then he hit the game-winning shot against Kentucky that sent the Tar Heels to the Final Four and his entire world changed. Within 24 hours, the sophomore forward had become an internet sensation, with videos simply showing up at class the next morning going viral and his story gracing the sports sections of newspapers as far away as London, England. So what happens next? Will Maye slip back into semi-anonymity now that his 15 minutes of fame are about up? Or will his unexpected heroics in Memphis be the springboard to even greater success as UNC prepares to finish off its national championship quest this weekend in Phoenix? The answer will ultimately be provided by Maye himself with the way he plays. But as far as coach Roy Williams is concerned, he’ll be given every opportunity to build on the success he achieved while earning Most Outstanding Player honors at last week’s NCAA South Regional. “I think you ride the hot hand,” Williams said of Maye, who set career scoring highs in both UNC’s Sweet 16 win against Butler and that

“Luckily these past few games I’ve made a couple of my first few shots, it’s given me confidence and my teammates are looking for me more. I’m just blessed to be in this situation.” Luke Maye, who hit a game-winning shot for UNC against Kentucky in the Tar Heels 75-73 win that advanced them to the Final Four Elite Eight victory against Kentucky. “I’ll never forget 1981 in the Final Four semifinals, Al Wood made about three or four in a row. Coach (Dean) Smith didn’t very often ask me many questions, I think he was just speaking out loud, but he said ‘Do you think I should take Al out?’ I said ‘I’d wait until he misses one’ and he made three more in a row. Coach Smith tapped me on the knee and said ‘good job,’ and I felt like I’d won the lottery.” Williams wasn’t playing a hunch when he kept Maye on the floor for extended minutes against Butler on Friday. It was a move mandated by foul trouble to both starting power forward Isaiah Hicks and backup Tony Bradley. Maye responded by posting his first career double-double with a career-high 16 points and 12 rebounds in a season-most 25 minutes. That performance, combined with Hicks’ ineffectiveness two days later was why he was on the court for the most important possession of the year.

His 18-foot jumper with 0.3 seconds left didn’t just extend the Tar Heels’ season, it also finished off a night in which he extended his career scoring high again — this time to 17 points. “I put him in for a reason the other night, because I thought he could help our team,” Williams said. “I thought that Isaiah was struggling and I put Luke in with 7-8 minutes left.” Though Maye was an unlikely hero because of his supporting role with the Tar Heels, neither his productive games or the calmness with which he hit his winning should should come as a complete surprise. The son of former UNC quarterback Mark Maye had already made significant contributions in several other big games — including an 11-point performance in a regular season matchup with Kentucky in December, a 13-point, seven-rebound effort against rival NC State and a career-high 15 rebounds in a win against Florida State.

He’s seen action in every game other than the five me missed with an ankle injury early in the season with one start, averaging 5.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in just over 14 minutes per game. “The entire year, Coach has been putting me in the games wanting me to make good plays,” Maye said. “Some games I hit a shot early, other games I just get a rebound or make a good pass. I’m just going out there trying to help my team win as best I can. “Luckily these past few games I’ve made a couple of my first few shots, it’s given me confidence and my teammates are looking for me more. I’m just blessed to be in this situation.” Now that he’s tasted a little success — and a lot of notoriety — he’s likely to be faced with a much different situation than he’s accustomed both in the days leading up to Saturday’s national semifinal showdown against Oregon and in the game itself. “I just talked to my mom on the phone and she was saying ‘I know it’s going to be crazy and you’re going to feel a lot of pressure going into this weekend,’ but I don’t feel any pressure because I know how good I can be and how I can play,” Maye said. “I’m just looking forward to this opportunity. Just like any other game, I’m going to take the game and do what I can to help my team win.”

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The North Carolina Tar Heels celebrate after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats in the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. on Sunday. North Carolina won 75-73.

North Carolina Seed No. 1, South Region

Top Scorer Justin Jackson (18.2 ppg)

Coach Roy Williams

Top Rebounder Kennedy Meeks (9.3 rpg)

Regular Season Record 31-7

Top Passer Theo Pinson 3.7 apg

ACC Finish 1st (14-4)

Path to the Final Four: Beat Texas Southern 103-64 Beat Arkansas 72-65 Beat Butler 92-80 Beat Kentucky 75-73

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Passionate Harbaugh wants big changes in NFL The Ravens coach sees some issues with the current practice setup By Howard Balzer The Sports Xchange HOENIX — In breakneck speed during two days of P league meetings Monday and

Tuesday, important business was conducted. That can’t be disputed. However, several items were tabled, while some seem off the radar, left to negotiating between the NFL and NFLPA. Safety is said to be a major topic, but many of those coaches truly responsible for the product on the field are increasingly frustrated at the constraints put on them from roster size to offseason programs to practice rules. Several coaches voiced their opinion to the media this week, but perhaps none more passionately than Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh. Harbaugh even took issue when it was suggested he was on “a rant.” Said Harbaugh, “You see I hate the term rant because it’s not a rant. Somebody expresses I would say a thoughtful agree, disagree, but if you don’t agree it’s a rant. If you do agree it’s a passion.” We’ll go with passion. The bottom line is that it doesn’t matter how it’s described. The message is what’s important, one of the biggest being that most don’t believe anything substantive will happen until there is a new collective bargaining agreement. The current CBA expires after the 2020 season. It’s unfortunate that what can really improve the game is left to the politics of bargaining. That was one of Harbaugh’s main points. When asked for solutions, he said, “I have a lot of ideas and here’s the thing, we’ve talked about them a lot. The league’s been great, the Players Association’s been great, everybody’s talking about it and I think in the next CBA it’ll get adjusted. I hope, I really hope in a good way that we get past the bickering and basically the taking of sides. It’s not a poker game here. We’re not hoarding chips. You know all this negotiating, you know these guys, all these guys are in business 101. They’ve got these negotiating skills and they’re not going to give anything up unless they get something. “Let’s just sit down and say ... what’s good for everyone involved here. I think it would take about an hour to figure the whole thing out if everybody would just put their agendas aside and do what Brandon Marshall quoted in our meeting that we had that was on the Chicago Bears wall. He said, ‘What we do for ourselves dies

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Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh (right) talks with injured tackle Alex Lewis (72) against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, M.D. on Nov. 10, 2016.

with us and what we do for others lives forever.’ Let’s get together and do something that benefits everybody involved including the fans.” Speaking specifically about the overall quality of the game, Harbaugh said it referred to the “quality of our ability to put a good football game on the field has to do with the ability to train our players. Let’s just have the players with us and we can train them. We have coaches, we have trainers, we have great facilities. And guys want to be there. If you don’t want to be there, you don’t have to be there. But guys want to be there, especially the young guys. Let’s train these guys to go out there and give them a chance to be their very best. To me, that’s a no-brainer. “Secondly is the transition from where so many guys are from. Football is the most equality-driven, merit-driven, meritocracy area probably of our whole society. Football players come from every rank of society, from every socioeconomic background, every religion, everything you want to talk about. We have to recognize that and we have to understand that some guys come from real tough situations. So why when they’re a rookie, or a second-year guy or a third-year guy are we bringing them into this environment where it’s a life-changing environment and we’re giving them all these lessons and teaching them about finances and everything else. And

“You see I hate the term rant because it’s not a rant. Somebody expressed I would say a thoughtful agree[ment], disagree[ment], but if you don’t agree it’s a rant. If you do it’s a passion.” Ravens coach John Harbaugh ranting about rants (and the current NFL CBA)

then when the season’s over, we go, ‘Can’t talk to you. Can’t give you a phone call. How are you doing?’ That’s not allowed. It makes absolutely no sense. Can’t come into the building. If you come into the building, we can’t say, ‘How’s your weight lifting? How’s your training going?’ What are we doing? I think everybody is in favor. “It hits me close to home because of (cornerback) Tray Walker (who died a year ago in an offseason dirt-bike accident) and other things that have happened around the league. God bless him and his family right now. These guys are tethered and they’re anchored to the football facility. It kind of be-

comes their new home, so why are we kicking them out of the house for the whole offseason? The player comes in and he wants to lift weights, he wants to work on his footwork, he wants to catch a ball on the jugs machine. He doesn’t want to go to Florida or California or Phoenix or somewhere to pay thousands and thousands, tens of thousands of dollars to train somewhere when he wants to be in the building with the people he trusts. I understand all the politics and again it’s nuanced; there’s more to it than meets the eye. But it’s not American, it’s not common sense, it’s not right and it makes no sense.” Aside from the offseason training, Harbaugh is a strong believer in being able to better develop players by keeping more around. Consider that teams will have 90 players in OTAs and training camp, but 37 will be off the roster when the season begins, although 10 can be signed to the practice squad. Harbaugh said, “We’ve got the greatest coaches, the greatest trainers, the greatest strength and conditioning trainers, the greatest supporting system in the whole world and the history of sport. Expand rosters. Expand practice-squad rosters. Let us develop these guys. Let us bring them in under our wing and let us build them up. Football is a great sport. There’s no greater sport for just challenging and holding people

Ellington will be a wide receiver this season as opposed to a running back. Signed to a one-year deal earlier this month, Ellington has proven to be better in the passing game during his four seasons in Arizona and struggled in his lone campaign as the team’s featured back. The 5-foot-9, 199-pound Ellington saw his carries dwindle from 201 in 2014 to a total of 79 over the last two seasons, including 34 for just 96 yards in 2016. Running back David Johnson has taken over the every-down role for the Cardinals, who look to utilize the shifty Ellington as a wideout. The 28-year-old Ellington has reeled in 112 receptions for 999 yards and three touchdowns in four seasons.

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Seahawks acknowledge Sherman trade rumors All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman could be traded by the Seahawks before the start of the 2017 season. Several teams showed interest in Sherman, according to Seattle Head Coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider, but the Seahawks are currently inclined to keep the shutdown left cornerback on the roster. Sherman, 28, appeared on ESPN and said he laughs off the idea of being traded. “It’s funny to me. But sometimes people need to see you gone to realize what you had,” Sherman said. One of the league’s top defenders in pass coverage, Sherman is guaranteed $22.4 million over the next two seasons. He has played in every game each of his six years in the NFL.

Carroll says Lynch thinking about returning to NFL Carroll also said Wednesday that retired running back Marshawn Lynch is considering a return to the NFL. Carroll said he talked to Lynch, who retired from the NFL and Seahawks after the 2015 season, about 10 days ago. “He came through the office and had a good visit,” Carroll told

reporters at the NFL meetings in Phoenix. “I know that he is somewhat entertaining the thought of it. I can’t tell you how strong it is. You’ve got to talk to him. And that chance isn’t happening.” ESPN and NFL Network reported earlier this month that the Oakland Raiders would be interested in Lynch should he decide to make a comeback and come out of retirement. Lynch’s playing rights are owned by the Seahawks as he has two years remaining on his contract. He has been on the reserve/retired list since May 2016.

Bengals defend CB Jones’ actions Cincinnati Bengals owner Mike Brown and coach Marvin Lewis came to the defense of cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones. Jones was arrested Jan. 3 on a felony charge of harassment with a bodily substance and misdemeanor charges of assault, disorderly conduct and obstructing official business as a result of an altercation with a security guard at a Cincinnati hotel. The Cincinnati prosecutor dropped the felony charge last week, and Jones’ lawyer said he will plead not guilty to the remaining charges. “He knows full well what he has done to himself,” Brown said at the NFL owners’ meetings in Phoenix. “He regrets it. But it’s been made

accountable and the skill set that you develop to become a great football player is very similar in a lot of ways to what becoming a good father, everything. Almost every good lesson I’ve learned in my life has been through football. Build the rosters up, expand the practice-squad rosters, give us a chance to have these guys.” “Young players need to practice their craft and train their craft and learn the game. Quarterbacks, you want good quarterback play. They need to study being a quarterback. To me, that’s just common sense.” Of course, the pragmatic coach knows some guidelines have to be in place. He also managed to compare the need for a common-sense approach to politics in society. (He used the words common sense five times in his comments.) Harbaugh acknowledged there is a need to decide “how you organize that, and you do it in a way (to guard against) coaches that want to do overdo it. You certainly should have rules. There’s rules in every sport — college, pro. There’s common-sense type of things that I think everybody will be able to agree on. Just get past the bickering and come to an agreement on what’s best for the sport, what’s best for the players, especially the young players. It should be easy, but like anything in our society, coming to a common-sense decision that is good for the people, as we see obviously every single day when we watch the news, is not so easy because everybody’s got their own selfish agenda. It’s just about time we start thinking about others in our political (world). Let’s start with Congress and the executive and judicial branch, of thinking about the people who are here, the citizens of this country, and making the world a better place as opposed to what party gets elected in the next term. “Nobody around this table cares whether the Democrats or Republicans win seats in the House. Nobody cares. We just want to have good, common-sense legislation that’s good for everybody. Let’s get some jobs going. Let’s take care of people. Let’s give people a chance. Make it more like football where it’s a meritocracy, where you have a shot; where if you’re the best, you play the most. If you work the hardest, you make the most or whatever. Let’s make it fair. To me, it’s not that hard. I think selfish agendas get in the way. That’s my segue back into the CBA. We can do the same thing with the CBA and that will be our job.” Too bad it has to wait for the CBA expiration. After all, terms of the agreement can be changed at any time as former commissioner Paul Tagliabue and then-NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw managed to do way too long ago. That was common sense, too.

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into a public issue and maybe I am overly tolerant. If so, so be it.” Lewis also defended Jones, who was shown on video using profane language toward police officers and telling them he wished they would die. Jones’ lawyers have since released a statement saying that their client has apologized for what he said and is seeing counseling for anger management as a result of the incident.

Daniel to Saints as backup QB The New Orleans Saints agreed to a deal with veteran quarterback Chase Daniel, who will return to the team as the backup to Drew Brees. Daniel, who was with the Saints from 2009-12, will sign a one-year deal, ESPN reported. Daniel, 30, served as the primary backup to Brees from 2010-12 before

joining the Kansas City Chiefs as a backup for Alex Smith from 2013-15. Daniel signed a three-year, $21 million contract — with $12 million guaranteed — with the Philadelphia Eagles last season. The Eagles released Daniel at his own request on March 13 in a move that freed up $6 million of available cap space. He played in just one game in 2016, completing his only pass for 16 yards. For his career, Daniel has completed 51 of his 78 career pass attempts for 480 yards with one touchdown and an interception.

Cards moving Ellington from RB to WR The Arizona Cardinals are shuffling the deck in regard to Andre Ellington, coach Bruce Arians said. Arians told reporters that

Vikings S Smith has ankle surgery Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith underwent offseason surgery on an ankle injury that caused him to miss two games at the end of the 2016 campaign, ESPN reported. Smith initially sustained the injury in Minnesota’s 17-15 loss to Dallas on Dec. 1 and missed the next two contests. The 28-year-old returned to play the Vikings’ final two games of the season and was credited with five tackles while participating in his second Pro Bowl on Jan. 30. The procedure is expected to “clean up” the ankle and allow Smith to head into the 2017 season without any lingering issues. Smith collected 91 tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery in 14 games last season. He has recorded 412 tackles, 7.5 sacks and recovered three fumbles in 67 career contests since being selected by Minnesota with the 29th overall pick in the 2012 draft.

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H.B. 2 repeal puts ball in NCAA’s court for future events By Brett Friedlander North State Journal HOENIX — North Carolina held up its end of the bargain P on Thursday by repealing a con-

troversial bathroom law — better known as H.B. 2 — only hours before a deadline set by the NCAA for awarding its championship sites for the next six years. Now it’s up to the NCAA to decide whether the action taken by the General Assembly meets the criteria it set for bringing back the events pulled out of the state just over a year ago. “The state has, as you’re well aware, just passed a bill and the governor just recently signed a bill repealing H.B. 2 and putting in some other provisions in that law that I don’t need to speak to,” NCAA president Mark Emmert said during his annual pre-Final Four press conference at University of Phoenix Stadium. “The process for us going forward will be as follows: We have worked very hard to accommodate North Carolina’s decision-making process. “Normally we would have started making decisions about site locations actually months ago. We worked with all of our sports committees to be able to extend those decisions as far as we could. We’ve reached a place where they actually need to start making those

decisions — they’ve been meeting this week and they’ll be meeting next week as well — because we start losing sites. If you don’t take some sites, you’ll start losing them and then the options start to drift away. “So those committees have been waiting to see whether or not North Carolina was going to change their laws. And then they have to wait and see whether or not the Board of Governors will determine whether or not this bill that was recently passed today is a sufficient change in the law for the board to feel comfortable going back to North Carolina.” The NCAAannounced last Sept. 13 that it had decided to relocate seven championship events out of the state in response to H.B. 2. It’s a ban that could potentially have lasted six years had the state not met the organization’s Thursday’s deadline for future tournament site selections. The ACC announced Friday afternoon, in the wake of the bill being repealed, that North Carolina will again be considered for hosting future ACC Championships. According to the N.C. Sports Association, state venues have submitted 133 NCAA championship events between 2018 and 2022. Among them are the men’s basketball tournament at PNC Arena, track and field championships at

What to watch for in NC State’s Kay Yow Spring Game 2017 Loaded with experience and talent, NC State’s 2017 Spring Game will have a slightly different feel than before

By R. Cory Smith North State Journal RALEIGH — Saturday marks the first time since Nov. 19, 2016 that NC State has played at Carter-Finley Stadium with fans in the stands. The Kay Yow Spring Game marks the end of spring practice for the Wolfpack and an opportunity to show off the progress made during the offseason. This year is a unique one for Dave Doeren’s squad, with a bevy of returning starters and a team loaded with seniors. That includes starting quarterback Ryan Finley, three wide receivers and nearly the entire front seven from a team that won three of its last four games last season. With the Kay Yow Spring Game set to kick off at 1 p.m., here’s a look at what to watch for on Saturday.

Defensive line expects to impress Last season, NC State’s defensive line made a name for itself in nearly every facet. Led by defensive end Bradley Chubb, the d-line wreaked havoc on quarterbacks with 27 of the team’s 36 sacks. On the ground, NC State ranked second overall in rushing defense — just one total yard behind Boston College — thanks, in large part, to 64.5 tackles for loss from the defensive line. The entire defensive line returns from last season along with seniors Jerod Fernandez and Airius Moore still manning linebacker positions in the front seven. So what does Chubb expect from his position group on Saturday? “I feel like we need to be the best group on the field,” Chubb said. “We need to make the most plays and hold ourselves to a high standard.” While the line is still intact, there have been changes at the top. Ryan Nielsen, who coached the d-line since 2013, left for a position with the New Orleans Saints. Replacing Nielsen is Kevin Patrick, who has served as a defensive line coach at three different schools, most recently Texas Tech. The voice leading the group may have changed, but not the scheme. “It’s just the verbage and slight changes in the drills we do and stuff,” Chubb said. “Pretty much everything is the same, though, because we have the same scheme.” Chubb ranked in the top five in the ACC last season in sacks (10.5) and tackles for loss (21.5) while also forcing three fumbles — tied for sixth in the conference. On a front seven loaded with talent and experience, Nyheim Hines isn’t opposed to saying the defensive line is the best group on the field — especially if Chubb says so. “I don’t know what he’s saying to those

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NCAA president Mark Emmert speaks to the media during a press conference at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. on Thursday.

St. Augustine’s, golf championships at NC State, and baseball and softball championships in Cary. Emmert said that North Carolina’s history as a host for such events played a major role in the NCAA’s patience in waiting for H.B. 2 to be repealed. “Everybody loves being in North Carolina for our games,” he said. “It’s a state, obviously, that in many ways is synonymous with college sports. They are great hosts. Nobody made the decision to leave North Carolina casually. It was a very, very difficult decision for the

board to make, and I’m sure the next decision will be very difficult as well.” Emmert said that he and the members of the NCAA’s executive board will meet over the next few days to look over Thursday’s General Assembly action and decide whether it goes far enough to allow championship events to return to the state. He gave no indication on which way the board might lean on the matter, adding that he hopes the board will be ready to make an announcement by early next week.

“They repealed a bill. H.B. 2 is gone and no longer the law of the land,” Emmert said. “We made clear that absent any change in the law we weren’t going back to North Carolina. They’ve changed the law. “Now the question is does this new bill change the landscape sufficiently that the board’s comfortable in returning to North Carolina. Again, a place everybody likes to go. This isn’t about North Carolina not being a hospitable place for events. It is. But can we conduct them in a way that’s consistent with our values?”

defensive linemen, but they’re playing with their hair on fire,” Hines said. “So whatever he says, he’s definitely not lying about it.”

Ryan Blaney goes through technical inspection during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Auto Club 400 at Auto Club Speedway on March 24 in Fontana, Calif.

Year No. 2 under Drinkwitz Leading into last year’s Kay Yow Spring Game, all the talk surrounding the offense centered around two things: Who would win the starting quarterback job and how would the offense look under new offensive coordinator Eliah Drinkwitz. Well, the starting quarterback ended up being a player who wasn’t even on the roster at that point. As for the offensive system, it was still very much a work in progress during the Spring Game before Ryan Finley transferred from Boise State. “Oh man, I think we’re way more comfortable at this point,” Jaylen Samuels said. “Last year, it was all about buying in and adapting to a new system. I think this year’s Spring Game is going to be a lot more exciting offensively because we all know exactly what we’re doing.” While the offense struggled last year in ACC play — averaging just 15.4 points in the five losses — it went out with a bang. The 41 points scored against Vanderbilt marked the only time in 2016 the Commodores allowed more than 40 points in a game. Despite not scoring an offensive touchdown last season, Hines was a big part of Drinkwitz’s gameplan with 60 yards receiving or more in five games. After adapting to two different offensive systems in the last two years, Hines is excited about the continuity. “For people in my class, this is the first year where we’re coming back into a system we’ve already been in,” Hines said. “I’m really excited that this is the first year where I’ve just had to learn new wrinkles to the offense. Our reads are getting better and you can tell everybody on the offense has that year of experience. “We’re definitely playing faster because nothing’s new now.”

Running game banged up Don’t expect to see the Wolfpack’s running game in full effect on Saturday. Injuries have ravaged the position this spring, with caution likely being applied by Doeren and his staff. When the latest depth chart was released, Reggie Gallaspy was listed as missing all or part of spring practice with injuries. On Thursday, Dakwa Nichols — who was listed at the top of the depth chart — was also banged up and isn’t expected to play on Saturday.

In their place are two of the most athletic offensive players “Me and Nyheim are going to be switching out a lot since Reggie and Dakwa are down,” Samuels said. “I’m ready for the test. I’m just ready to go out there and play football … I’m just trying to get back to 100 percent.” It likely won’t be the core group Wolfpack fans will see coming out of the backfield in the fall, but Samuels is certainly expected to see an increased role in the running game. Moving to an H-back position, Samuels said he expects to carry the ball more this season. Aside from Samuels and Hines, players like Brady Bodine, Will Eason and former East Wake running back Damontay Rhem might also get some carries. But with so much talent in the passing game, don’t expect to see every trick in the bag from the Pack’s ground game.

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Ryan Blaney helping resurrect Wood Brothers Racing ahead of Martinsville North Carolina native has turned one of NASCAR’s most storied team into a contender again in second full-time season By R. Cory Smith North State Journal Three years ago, Ryan Blaney and Wood Brothers Racing packed up the No. 21 car in Chicagoland and headed back home to Stuart, Virginia. It marked the third time in eight races over an 11-week span rain canceled qualifying and sent the team home prematurely. Blaney, who was 21 at the time, was simply trying to cut his teeth at the top level of NASCAR with a team on the brink of being passed over by the sport it helped build. Without funding for a full-time ride and no points accrued to guarantee a spot in the field, that was the reality for the team in 2015. “That was a tough season for us all the way around,” Blaney said. “We didn’t have any points, ran a partial schedule and got rained out in qualifying and we had to pack up and go home. That was crushing because it wasn’t our doing. We were super fast, but didn’t have the funding.” That all changed the following season. Team Penske announced an alliance with Wood Brothers Racing that would put him in the No. 21 car full time prior to 2016. Blaney finished runner-up for Rookie of the Year while piling up nine top-10 and three top-five results, narrowly missing the playoffs without a win. The momentum has carried into 2017, with Blaney currently sitting at seventh in points with three top 10s and a second-place finish in the Daytona 500. Eddie Wood, the team’s co-owner and son of co-founder Glen Wood, doesn’t take that amount of rapid growth for granted. “It’s been surreal for us,” Eddie said. “You look back on it and you’re not really sure how you got to this point. [Laughs] We were in survival mode for several years and it worked fine. Ford and Penske were the reason we’re still here. Ryan has helped elevate us to the level we’re at now. “Every race he runs, he just gets better and better. He’s a 23-year-old kid, but he’s got the savvy and the know-how of a driver who’s been around for years. That’s hard to find.” Blaney’s rise to NASCAR stardom has been rapid, but he’s far from the only young driver finding success. Along with Chase Elliott and Kyle Larson, Blaney is one of three

drivers under 25 in the top seven in points heading into this weekend’s Martinsville race. Larson and Elliott are ranked first and second, respectively, with Larson already clinching a spot with a win in Fontana. After years of only Joey Logano holding up the young drivers’ banner, Blaney believes there is a changing of the guard in NASCAR. “At this point, we’re trying to keep up with [Kyle] Larson and Chase [Elliott], which is completely different from past seasons,” Blaney said. “So yeah, I do think you’re seeing a little changing of the tide a little bit. Chase and I have a full-time season under our belts. Larson and Austin [Dillon] have been in it a few years. Daniel Suarez and Erik Jones are already great drivers as rookies. “There’s definitely a large group of us who are on great teams and starting to figure out how to run up front. It’s a pretty cool little battle between veterans and young guys. It’s only going to get harder to hold us back.” Growing up in High Point, Blaney watched his father, Dave, race every Sunday all the way up until his final full-time season in 2013. Dave Blaney bounced around with 11 different total teams during his career, collecting just one win at the Xfinity Series level. Charlotte may be the lone North Carolina track on the schedule, but a large part of Ryan’s first memories of racing stem from Martinsville. “Martinsville’s basically like a home track for me,” Blaney said. “Living in High Point, Martinsville was closer to me than Charlotte. I always remember as a kid watching my dad race there and my dream was to be like him. … Martinsville reminds me of dreaming of what I’m doing right now. “It’s very special to me to do that.” It’s not just a big deal for Blaney, though. The Wood Brothers have competed in NASCAR since 1953 after making their premier at Martinsville. As much as Martinsville may be an adopted hometown track for Blaney, it’s 25 miles away from the team’s shop in Stuart. Leonard Wood has been attending races in Martinsville for 70 years since the track was built. After not having a car racing a full-time schedule in 2015, Leonard enters race weekend in Martinsville with a renewed vigor and a driver with a chance to get to Victory Lane. “It’s been a great experience coming here close to home,” Leonard said. “We always wanted to win here more than anywhere because it’s the home town. So we’re looking forward to coming here and watching Ryan win this next race.”

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Hurricanes’ streak fueled by contributions throughout the lineup A game-bygame look at how Carolina earned points in 13 in a row

By Cory Lavalette North State Journal ALEIGH — On Feb. 16, less than two weeks before the NHL trade deadline, Hurricanes coach R Bill Peters called on his team to prove to Carolina

GM Ron Francis should be a buyer rather than a seller before March 1. “We gotta play good. We have to go on a run,” Peters said. “We have to play our best hockey coming down the stretch here. There’s 29 games left and we’ve gotta get into playoff battle mode soon. Sooner rather than later.” Sooner didn’t happen, with Carolina going 1-3-2 the rest of February. Francis shipped out veterans Ron Hainsey and Victor Stalberg, and the Hurricanes looked like they were racing to the draft lottery instead of the playoff hunt. But a funny thing happened about a week and a half later: Carolina started piling up points, and they haven’t stopped. The Hurricanes’ franchise-long 13game point streak started March 9 and will carry into April. Here’s a game-by-game look at how Peters and the Hurricanes re-entered the playoff picture with their run.

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March 9, Rangers at Hurricanes, W, 4-3

March 11, Maple Leafs at Hurricanes, L 3-2 (OT)

March 13, Hurricanes at Islanders; W 8-4

March 14, Islanders at Hurricanes, L 3-2 (OT)

March 16, Wild at Hurricanes, W 3-1

Carolina’s run has been fueled in part by their third-period play, and that started with the win over the Rangers. Rookie Sebastian Aho reached 20 goals on the season with two third-period power play goals to lift Carolina to a win.

This felt like a backbreaker because Carolina was then chasing Toronto. It started bad (Valentin Zykov, coming off a goal in his NHL debut vs. the Rangers, was injured in the game’s first minute) and ended worse when Morgan Rielly fired home the game-winner in overtime for the Leafs.

Carolina found their road mojo starting here, unleashing an offensive pounding on the Isles for the third time in as many meetings. Jaccob Slavin registered a hat trick, and both Jeff Skinner and Justin Faulk added a pair of goals.

The back end of the home-andhome gave New York their first win in the season series. Islanders captain John Tavares shook off an otherwise pedestrian effort to score in overtime to send Carolina to one of 14 post-regulation losses they have on the season.

The return of Eric Staal was more about the resurgence of Carolina goalie Eddie Lack. Coming off a win and loss in his previous two starts against the NHL’s two worst teams in Arizona and Colorado, respectively, Lack stood tall against Minnesota and his team’s former captain, stopping 30 shots to earn the win.

March 18, Predators at Hurricanes, W 4-2

March 19, Hurricanes at Flyers, L 4-3 (OT)

March 21, Hurricanes at Flyers, W 4-3

March 23, Hurricanes at Canadiens, W 4-1

March 25, Hurricanes at Devils, W 3-1

Skinner’s two goals started a torrid run for him that’s still going, and Lack earned consecutive wins for the first time in more than 13 months.

The Hurricanes couldn’t hold on to a one-goal lead, allowing a goal by Philadelphia’s Travis Konecny with 43 seconds left to force overtime. Then Carolina’s 3-on-3 woes continued when Brayden Schenn won it for the Flyers just 38 seconds into OT.

Skinner pushed his goal streak to three games with a game-tying tally early in the second period and the game-winner with less than four minutes left in the game to give Carolina the win. Aho added his first-career shorthanded goal, and Cam Ward backstopped the Hurricanes with 32 stops.

For a team that looked so bad on the road all season, Carolina waltzed into hallowed Montreal and left with an easy two points. The Canadiens got on the board first, but it was all Carolina from there, with Lee Stempniak scoring twice in the victory.

In what felt like a trap game — Carolina came into the night 0-2-1 against the lottery-bound Devils — Lack stopped 26 of 27 and Aho scored twice to push the Hurricanes’ point streak into double-digit games.

March 27, Red Wings at Hurricanes, L 4-3 (OT)

March 28, Red Wings at Hurricanes, W 4-1

March 30, Blue Jackets at Hurricanes, W 2-1 (OT)

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Faulk’s goal — his second of the night — in the final minute with Lack on the bench for the extra attacker salvaged a point, but Andreas Athanasiou won it for Detroit in overtime on a play that was overshadowed by his collision with and subsequent injury to Lack. Lack was stretchered off the ice and taken to the hospital, but tests revealed the best-case scenario: a neck strain.

In the rematch the next night — the first game was a makeup for the game postponed Dec. 19 due to ice cooling issues at PNC Arena — Carolina took advantage of a Detroit team playing three games in three nights, jumping out to a three-goal lead en route to the win.

Late-game heroics were again the order of the day, with Skinner — having seen his six-game goal streak snapped in the win over Detroit — scoring the game-tying goal with less than five minutes remaining and then assisting on Noah Hanifin’s overtime winner.

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The Gamecocks (26-10) will need that against a big Gonzaga frontline that features 7-foot, 300-pound Przemek Karnowski, blue-chip 7-foot freshman Zach Collins and 6-9 forward Johnathan Williams. The player who really makes the Zags go, though, is Washington transfer point guard Nigel Williams-Goss, who was selected to the 10-man Wooden Award All-America team. Williams-Goss had 23 points, eight rebounds and four assists as Gonzaga blew out Xavier 8359 in the West Regional final, showing the offensive and defensive efficiency that have been season-long hallmarks. Critics might have doubted the Bulldogs’ level of competition in the West Coast Conference, but Gonzaga showed steel in surviving the defensive pressure of fourth-seeded West Virginia in the Sweet 16. Williams-Goss, Williams (a transfer from Missouri) and Cal transfer guard Jordan Mathews have helped transform Gonzaga (36-1) into a more dangerous, more athletic team. “It was no secret that we were coming in here to do something as a collective unit,” Williams-Goss said. “If we wanted to do things individually, we would have just stayed where we were at.” The best player on the court might be Thornwell, the SEC Player of the Year. He is averaging 25.8 points in the NCAA Tournament, scoring at least 24 in each outing. “His kind of whole package is very dangerous,” Gonzaga coach

Mark Few said. “Just kind of the intensity that he brings to the game. He can hurt you on the glass. He can hurt you shooting it. He can hurt you off the bounce. He gets to the free throw line a lot. Yeah, he’s definitely going to be a handful.” South Carolina can’t be counted on to hit from 3-point range (33.7 percent for the season), but the Gamecocks allow just 29.8 percent from behind the arc. They have forced an average of 17 turnovers in four NCAA Tournament games, outscoring every team in the second half by an average of 13.5 points. They unleashed a 65-point second half against Duke. That defense will put a lot of pressure on Williams-Goss, who averages a team-high 16.7 points as well as 4.6 assists. Karnowski averages 12.2 points in a balanced scoring effort. Martin counters inside with 6-9 Chris Silva and 6-10 freshman post Maik Kotsar, who has been playing well, including hitting a late mid-range jumper that was key to holding off Florida. “We play in the SEC,” Martin said Tuesday. “I understand some of you guys never watch us play, but, my god, anyone see Alabama play? They were big. Anyone see LSU? They were big. “If we were one of those smaller mid-major schools, this is where you start kind of worrying if can you handle size. ... Our team has been exposed to everything: size, athleticism, winning, losing, good, bad, suspensions. Those kids have not thrown in the towel or blinked one time all year.”

“It was no secret that we were coming in here to do something as a collective unit. If we wanted to do things individually, we would have just stayed where we were at.” Gonzaga point guard Nigel Williams-Goss

With six games remaining, Carolina (84 points) still trails the Bruins (88) by four points, though Boston has only five left. The Lightning (85) also stand in the Hurricanes’ way with six to play before the end of the regular season. The Hurricanes may need points in all their remaining games (home Saturday against Dallas, then at Pittsburgh, at Minnesota, home vs. the Islanders and Blues, then closing the season at Philadelphia on April 9) to bypass both Tampa Bay and Boston. Who, at this point, would doubt they could do it?

Finally, a Final Four experience for Corchiani family By Brett Friedlander North State Journal PHOENIX — If not for what NC State fans still consider one of the worst calls in NCAA tournament history during a region semifinal against Georgetown, Chris Corchiani might very well have played in a Final Four in 1989. Nearly three decades later, a Corchiani will finally fill the only real hole in the family’s otherwise sterling hoop resume when Chris’ son Tommy takes the floor with South Carolina in Saturday’s national semifinal against Gonzaga at University of Phoenix Stadium. Tommy is a freshman walkon for the Gamecocks who has seen action in only five games, without scoring, this season. But he’s had a front row seat to one of the most incredible NCAA runs on record and is having the time of his life in the process. “It’s been a lot of fun,” Corchiani said Thursday before his team’s public practice session. “I’m just grateful for the ride. It’s a journey I never expected to make. For this to happen, I can’t even put it into words. It’s just unreal.” Corchiani came to USC as a recruited walkon after a four-year varsity high school career at Ravenscroft School in Raleigh. It was a decision that broke with family tradition, given his father’s history at State and the fact that his older brother Chris Jr., is currently a walkon with the Wolfpack. But there’s family history with the Gamecocks, too, thanks to

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Tommy Corchiani (left) hangs out in the South Carolina locker room with his Gamecocks teammates before Final Four practic.

Chris Sr’s relationship with USC coach Frank Martin. The two have been friends since their formative years in Miami and it was Corchiani that, at least indirectly, helped steer Martin into coaching. “We were playing open gym in 1984 and it was at a time in my career where I had a chance to make the junior college team and had been playing the best ball I’d ever played,” Martin said. “I went to block one of his shots and as I landed, I tore my ACL. “So I tell him all the time, not only did he end my aspirations to play, but I’m also thankful because he started my coaching career. When he called and said that Tommy had applied at South Carolina, I said ‘okay, what do we need to do’” to get him on the team? Unlike his dad and older brother, the younger Corchiani is a shooting guard rather than a point guard. And he has aspirations of playing a greater role with the Gamecocks as his career progresses. For now, he’s more than happy to make his contribution to the team’s success at practice as part of USC’s scout team. He did, however, get a little prime time exposure during

his team’s second round NCAA tournament win against Duke in Greenville, S.C. It happened during the second half when the net in front of the Gamecocks bench got tangled in the rim. “They asked one of my teammates to come out and untangle it, but he told me to go out there,” Tommy Corchiani said. “I didn’t really hear what the ref said at first, so I initially pulled the wrong thing. I ended up getting it. I’m just glad I didn’t ruin the day.” According to both Corchiani and his father, it’s almost impossible to ruin the day when you’re part of a Final Four. It’s an experience Chris said he’s enjoying both as a parent and a former player that never got to experience of playing on college basketball’s biggest stage. “Playing basketball and having individual records and statistics are wonderful,” said Corchiani, who finished his career as the alltime NCAA leader in assists. “But at the end of the day, I’d trade all that in to be on a team that went to the Final Four. The excitement and what they’re able to do is unbelievable.”

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April 5-9 70th Annual North Carolina Azalea Festival Wilmington

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The North Carolina Azalea Festival is proud to have been selected as a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society and is celebrating its 70th year as the largest festival of its kind in the state. The Festival is a celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture during its five days of entertainment that includes a parade, 5K/10K fun walk, street fair, concerts, pageantry, and “all that is Southern.” ncazaleafestival.org

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Car lovers rejoice! The world’s largest automotive extravaganza returns this spring, bringing together thousands of hot rods, muscle cars, exotic sports cars, and classic automobiles. The AutoFair attracts more than 100,000 visitors and features more than 1,500 collectible vehicles of all makes and models available for sale in the car corral that rings the 1.5-mile superspeedway. charlottemotorspeedway.com 20th Annual Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Durham

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Diane Ottley prays with her husband, William Scott, before eating dinner at their home in Clayton. Ottley, who was diagnosed with diabetes 31 years ago, teaches classes on living with diabetes through Community Care of North Carolina.

Diabetes in north carolina

Living with and understanding a growing epidemic Awareness and healthier lifestyle choices can prevent and help treat diabetes

Cathi Kendrick of Durham tests her blood sugar before eating lunch at The Blue Note Grill. Kendrick was diagnosed with diabetes 31 years ago. She takes insulin shots four times a day and checks her blood sugar several times throughout the day.

By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal REENVILLE — Going for two hamburgers instead of G one; cutting back on physical ac-

tivity to watch television; having a soda three times a day – all of these sugars and lack of exercise add up. And they can add up to diabetes. It is the seventh leading cause of death in North Carolina, and approximately 827,000 adults report having been diagnosed with diabetes by their healthcare provider. What is diabetes? What are the signs and symptoms? What do you need to know about it? There are two types of diabetes — Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is found in children and young adults. Type 1 is a chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Type 2, found in adults and usually diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 60, is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes glucose

(blood sugar). Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and is important to the body because its function is to allow other cells to transform glucose into energy throughout your body. “Indeed there is an epidemic of diabetes in North Carolina. The CDC in Atlanta mapped out a list of counties in the Southeastern United States which included Eastern N.C. as an area of the diabetes belt,” said Dr. Doyle “Skip” Cummings, Berbecker Distinguished Professor of Rural Med-

icine, a full professor in Family Medicine & Public Health and an Adjunct Professor of Health Education and Promotion at East Carolina University. “There is a high incident of diabetes among people of color — African-Americans, Latinos, Native Americans. The prevalence of diabetes in these three subgroups is 15 times higher than the white population,” he added. Symptoms include the frequenSee THRIVE, page C4

Each spring Full Frame welcomes filmmakers and film lovers from around the world for a four-day, morning to midnight documentary fest of over 100 films, panel conversations, and Southern hospitality. Each year the film lineup includes world and U.S. premieres, Academy Award contenders, and films that may have limited distribution. fullframefest.org

April 7-8 PirateFest Greenville Pirates of all ages will converge on the banks of the Tar River in Uptown Greenville for the free 11th annual PirateFest, Greenville’s largest festival celebrating art, live music, food, and swashbucklin’ fun! The Buccaneer Bash Friday night features live music from Purple Masquerade and a Prince cover band along with food, carnival rides, and more. On Saturday, enjoy a carnival, food trucks, local artisans, a Grog Garden featuring craft beer, kayak rides, the International Ports ‘o Call multicultural exhibition, mermaids, the Parade of Pirates, Children’s Pirate Costume Contest, Pirate Encampment with live demos, and bands of merry pirate entertainers! piratefestnc.com

coming saturday We get a glimpse at Safe Families, an alternative option to foster care for families in crisis

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NeCessities oh, behave!

history marked

Winning or losing with grace, and the value of sportsmanship

April 1, 1937

By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal

hese weeks are filled with delightful madness as North Carolina bleeds basketball. No matter which team you are pulling for, the one thing every team should have in common is sportsmanship. Whether it’s a team sport, debate, spelling bee, dance competition, or freeze tag, how you treat people on and off the field is important. Sportsmanship is winning or losing with grace. It’s another word for how you play the game. Do you thank your opponent after the match? Do you understand you are on a team where everyone is valuable? Winners with good manners know to thank the losing team for a game well-played. While winners are happy, they don’t boast and are not overly confident. You win some games, and you lose others. The losing team in turn thanks the winning team for a good game, remembers to not blame others for the loss and avoids sulking in disappointment. The losing team could always win the next game. Of course, fans play a big role themselves. Fans cheer when points are scored, celebrate with high-fives, hug their neighbor, and support their team through thick and thin. However, fans should never use inappropriate language when upset with their team, the opposing team, or the referees. Fans are passionate about the game and should use positive reinforcements over negative ones. “Good try, you’ll have better luck next time!” goes a lot farther than “You’re terrible. You didn’t make the basket.” Sportsmanship isn’t complicated. It’s something minor words or actions can achieve to turn a good game into something great. Sportsmanship builds character, and your character goes a long way on and off the field.

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Montgomery County Farmer, Lloyd Frutchey conveyed one acre of land for excavation to the state of North Carolina believed to be a Mississippian-era Indian mound. Today known as Town Creek Indian Mound, the area was known as Frutchey State Park until the 1940s. Joffre Coe, the original archaeological supervisor of Town Creek and chief archaeolo gist at UNC Chapel Hill spent more than 50 years on the Town Creek project. In 1955, Town Creek Indian Mound became the state’s first historic site under the Department of Archives and History. Today, it includes the preserved mound as well as two constructed temples, a mortuary hut and burial hut.

the brew beer month | north carolina One of the many great things in the month of April is North Carolina Beer Month! No matter which direction you go or what N.C. beer you prefer, there is plenty of opportunity to celebrate. From festivals to 5Ks and birthday bashes to bike rides, there is something for beer lovers everywhere. Here is a list of some of the highlights across the state, but be sure to check out ncbeermonth.com for more.

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April 1-2

Burly Beers and Barleywines Festival Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, Mills River sierranevada.com/BurlyBeers

Hop Swap Half Marathon & 5K Winston-Salem hopswaphalf.com

Cape Fear Craft Beer Week Wilmington capefearcraftbeerweek.com

April 2

April 8

Craft Beer Spring Fest Jetton Village, Cornelius facebook.com/hollyzhope/

River Paddle & Beer Weekend Celebration Mother Earth Brewing, Kinston motherearthbrewing.com/ buzz/river-paddle-and-beerweekend-celebration

Sylva 2nd Annual Brew Hop Sylva citylightscafe.com/sylvabrew-hop.html

April 8 April 4, 1983 After a series of last minute and shaky wins that began during the Atlantic Coast Conference, North Carolina State University Wolfpack went on to win the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Under leadership of head coach Jim Valvano, NC State received the nickname “Cardiac Pack” during their journey to the final game against the University of Houston Cougars. The Cougars received the nickname “Phi Slama Jama” for their expertise in slam dunking over the heads of their opponents. Both the first and last shots by NC State were slam dunks, with the last coming in as the buzzer sounded, giving NC State the victory 54-52.

April 6, 1917 The United States entered World War I. That summer, Major General Leonard Wood visited Charlotte and selected it as the site for Camp Greene, a 2,300-acre military training facility for the United States Army. Named for war hero Nathaniel Greene, the camp was home to 60,000 soldiers and also boosted Charlotte’s economy bringing a wealth of jobs, restaurants, shops, and other amusements. The men who trained at Camp Greene and were deployed to France witnessed some of the heaviest fighting during the war. The camp was dismantled and closed officially in June 1919.

April 7-9

Black Mountain Greenway Challenge Black Mountain pisgahbrewing.com/events/

Deep River Brewing Company’s Four Year Anniversary Deep River Brewing Company, Clayton deepriverbrewing.com

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April 7

Bikes, Brews, & BBQ The Town Tavern Bar, Blowing Rock towntavernbr.com/ happenings/

April 22 Apple Country Cider Jam South Main Street, Hendersonville southernmountainfresh.com Pisgah Brewing’s 12th Anniversary Party Pisgah Brewing Company, Black Mountain pisgahbrewing.com

April 29 N.C. Artisans Pop-Up Market Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone amb.beer

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

Rock ‘N’ Run Southern Pines Brewing Company, Southern Pines facebook.com/ SouthernPinesBrewing

April 8 Beer & Bacon Fest Koka Booth, Cary boothamphitheatre.com

April 15

April 15-16 N.C. Beer Month Celebration Party Check Six Brewing Company, Southport

April 21 Boogie On Broad Edenton mainstreetedenton.com/ events.html

April 22-23 Bloom Boom Flytrap Brewing, Wilmington flytrapbrewing.com

‘Cuegrass Festival The Pit, Raleigh cuegrass.com

April 22 Lincolnton Food Wine & Beer Fest Court Square, Lincolnton lincolntonfoodwinebrewfest. com Brave the Shave Natty Greene’s, Greensboro nattygreenes.com/brave-theshave-2017

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agriculture awareness week | NC State “Agriculture Awareness Week here at NC State has been a tradition of Alpha Zeta Agricultural Honors Fraternity for many years. This event is important to all of us because it gives us the opportunity to bring farm animals and row crop plants to the brickyard to educate the NC State community about where their food and clothing comes from. It truly is a unique week that ties all of the different majors together and shows that no matter what people do, agriculture plays a major role in all of their lives.” Kaitlyn Moody, Agriculture Awareness Week Co-Chair

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Top, Lieutenant Cass Allen, of Raleigh Fire Station 20, milks Daisy during a milking contest against North Carolina State University police during Ag Awareness Week on the Brickyard at NC State. Main, Bob Patterson, professor of crop science, kisses a pig during an Ag Awareness Week event. Left top, Scooter, a two-month-old Hereford calf, was one of the farm animals at NC State’s Brickyard. Left bottom, Melissa Reel, a senior at NC State University, collects the milk to measure during a milking contest between Raleigh firefighters and NC State police.

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Right, students, firefighters and police all crowd around to see who won during a milking contest between Raleigh firefighters and NC State University police.

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art in bloom | north carolina museum of art

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Clockwise starting from top: A detail look at a section of the floral arrangement of Brandi Dennison, of Youngsville, N.C., inspired by St. Cosmas and St. Damian by Master of the Rinuccini Chapel (Matteo di Pacino). A look at The English Garden of Raleigh’s creation inspired by the English portraiture surrounding it. A view of St. Cosmas and St. Damian by Master of the Rinuccini Chapel (Matteo di Pacino) through the the floral arrangement of Brandi Dennison, of Youngsville, N.C. Megan George, of Durham, creates a floral arrangement inspired by the portrait behind her of James Duff, Second Earl of Fife by Francis Cotes. The Venus Italica by the Workshop of Antonio Canova is seen around the floral creation inspired by it from Carol Instep, of Frederick, Md.

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“Metformin is an extremely valuable drug for lots of reasons. It has even been tested in international studies and has demonstrated that is lowers body insulin resistance and prevents surges in carbohydrates breakdowns in muscles,” said Cummings. “It also has proven to lower the risk of cardiovascular issues in patients over a long period.” Other medications fall into the classes of Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Thiazolidinediones, DPP-4 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, SGLT2 inhibitors, and insulin therapy. “All of these medications are valuable for different reasons. Some can lower cardiovascular risks and stroke outcomes, while others can assist with weight loss and stability,” said Cummings. “Working with your primary care provider can help find the one that’s best for you.”

cy of urination, remaining thirsty, hungry or fatigued, blurry vision, having cuts or bruises that are slow to heal, weight loss with Type 1, and tingling, numbness, or pain in your hands or feet with Type 2. A Healthy Diet and Exercise You can lower the risk of diabetes through healthy eating, avoiding smoking, and managing your weight and levels of glucose and blood pressure. “Diabetes is a day to day struggle, battle, and effort, making it important to take best care possible of yourself. You have to make hard choices on diet and physical activity,” said Cummings. Cummings suggests if you find yourself overweight or obese, try to limit further weight gain by regulating portion sizes, gaining control of your diet, choosing lean meats, eating fewer carbohydrates, including more vegetables in your food intake and being sensible about choosing fruits as some have excessive sugar. “We suggest using your plate as a diagram divided into thirds for protein, fruits and veggies, and some fiber or grains. You can get a good sized portion in a portion, and still avoid overeating,” said Erica Hall, associate director for Community Health Strategies of the American Diabetes Association of the Carolinas. Those healthy meals shouldn’t include sugary desserts or beverages like sweet tea, soda, and Kool-Aid. “Sweetened drinks lead to calorie consumption. Drink water as much as possible. Limit sodas to diet drinks and cut out one to two sodas a day. Stay away from

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Cathi Kendrick of Durham gives herself an insulin shot right before eating lunch at The Blue Note Grill.

cookies and doughnuts. You can make small progress with physical activity as well. The goal is to turn your weight around and stabilize it,” said Cummings. Physical activity makes a big difference in preventing diabetes and living with diabetes. “The growth of obesity in the population is a concern as it’s the biggest single risk factor for diabetes. While family history, genetics, and biology play a factor as well, obesity is still a concern,” said Cummings. “Park your car farther from the grocery store entrance and walk. Use stairs rather than the eleva-

tor. Take a walk through the park. There are little things you can begin doing each day to get your moving,” said Hall. Work with your Physician Conversations with your physician are extremely important and can be key to helping you with diabetes. “Many diabetes patients are cared for by their primary care provider. There are very few specialists in diabetes, known as endocrinologists, east of I-95. Eighty-five percent or higher of patients with diabetes are cared

for by primary care providers,” said Cummings. Your physician can help pair you with a nutritionist or behavioral health coach in the community to help you target all the areas important in living with diabetes. In addition, medications for diabetes can be expensive and cause weight gain or loss; so your physician can help find the right medicine for you. The most common drug given for Type 2 diabetes is Metformin. It works by improving the sensibility of your body tissues to insulin so that your body uses insulin for effectively.

Be aware of diabetes. Research. Ask Questions. Choose a healthier lifestyle. “It is a fixable epidemic if more people are aware of the ways to prevent it, and then we will be in a better place in 2020,” said Hall. “One in 11 people are impacted by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association offers online information and numerous resources for living with and preventing diabetes. Give us a call. We are a small staff, but we can help you make a huge impact.” Take time for yourself. “We always tell our patients you have to allow yourself permission to take care of yourself,” said Cummings. “Make substantial changes in your lifestyle, and you will see a greater impact. Once you have diabetes, it will be a challenge you’ll work with for the rest of your life.”

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TAKE NOTICE Alamance

CABARRUS

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 42

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 484

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lawrence Heintz II and Tricia Heintz, (Tricia Heintz, Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Lawrence R. Heintz, II) to Lee Laskody, Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of May, 2003, and recorded in Book 1884, Page 299, in Alamance 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 Alamance 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 #1 Courthouse Square in the City of Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Alamance, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 86, Section 5, Rock Creek Acres Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 66, Page 412. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6665 Oak Hollow Drive, Snow Camp, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Samuel M. Bass and Denise W. Bass to Thomas H. Swaringen, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of March, 2003, and recorded in Book 4371, Page 74, 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 1:30 PM on April 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Number Eleven (11), in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in Number Eleven (11) Township, Cabarrus County, North Carolina and being Lot Number TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOUR (234) of ST. ANDREWS, PHASE III, MAP 2, a map of said property being on file in Map Book 36, Page 26, Cabarrus County Registry, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete description thereof by metes and bounds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4732 Hendrix Court, Concord, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1202863 (FC.FAY)

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: 1180820 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 103

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 67

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Timothy Christian Fiedorowicz to David A. Tillery and Steve Krieger, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of April, 2014, and recorded in Book 10922, Page 0054, 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 1:30 PM on April 10, 2017 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: Being all of Lot 15 in Block K of CABARRUS WOODS, Section VI, Map 2, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 15 at Page 50 in the Cabarrus Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5415 River Falls Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Carolina Luxury Homes, LLC to Alie Yates, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of August, 2006, and recorded in Book 2770, Page 1924, in Catawba 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 Catawba 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 Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Catawba, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being situate in Catawba County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

Parcel ID: 55062180340000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1203080 (FC.FAY)

CATAWBA AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 380 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Sandra D. Wood to PRLAP, INC., Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of July, 2005, and recorded in Book 2279, Page 507, in Alamance 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 Alamance 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 #1 Courthouse Square in the City of Graham, Alamance County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:30 AM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Burlington, in the County of Alamance, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: That certain lot, tract or parcel of land lying and being in Burlington Township, Alamance County, North Carolina, adjoining the lands of Long Street and described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the southern margin of Long St., a corner with Lot 5, thence with Long St., S. 81 deg. 30 min. E. 60 ft. to a stake, a corner with Lot 71 of the original D.A. Long subdivision as found in Plat Book 1, Page 45; thence with the line of Lot 71, S. 0 deg. 16 min. W. 150 ft. to a stake in the line of Lot 13; thence with the line of Lots 13 and 12, N. 81 deg. 30 min. W. 60 ft. to a stake, a corner with Lot 5; thence with the line of Lot 5, N. 0 deg. 16 min. E. 150 ft. to the beginning , and being all of Lots No. 6 in Block “B” of the resubdivision of the D.A. Long land, a plat of which is recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Alamance County in Plat Book 6, Page 55, to which reference is hereby made for a more detailed description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1019 Elwood Street, Burlington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1163564 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 485 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John Thompson Brown, Jr., (John Thompson Brown, Jr., deceased) (Heirs of John Thompson Brown, Jr.: John Thompson Brown, III, Sumner Brown, Langley Brown Borneman, Hunter Brown Buxton and Unknown Heirs of John Thompson Brown, Jr.) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of September, 2003, and recorded in Book 4869, Page 1, 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 1:30 PM on April 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of No. Twelve (12), in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being in the City of Concord, No. Twelve (12) Township, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, and being Lot No. NINETEEN (19) of TREETOP, Map 1, a map of said property being on file in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, in Map Book 16, Page 37, specific reference being hereby made for a more complete description thereof by metes and bounds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 602 Mirawood Trail NE, Concord, North Carolina. For back title reference see Book 3934, Page 29 Cabarrus County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. 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: 1187153 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 54 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Oral Clyde Gregory and Peggy P. Dinsmore Gregory, (Oral Clyde Gregory and Peggy P. Dinsmore Gregory, both deceased)(Heirs of Peggy P. Dinsmore: Howard Dinsmore, Richard Phillips and Unknown Heirs of Peggy P. Dinsmore Gregory) to Thomas Hannah, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of April, 2007, and recorded in Book 2831, Page 1730, and Modification in Book 3253, Page 902, in Catawba 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 Catawba 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 Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Catawba, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to in this Commitment is described as follows: All that certain Lot or Parcel of land situated in Catawba County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 50 of The Clarks Creek Estate as recorded in Plat Book 17, at Page 282, Catawba County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1602 Clarks Creek Circle, Newton, North Carolina. Restrictions to the above described property are recorded in Book 1277, at Pages 729-731, Catawba County Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. 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: 1202717 (FC.FAY)

Being all of Lot 2, MINOR SUBDIVISION FOR KEN KRAMER, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 63, Page 159, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Catawba County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2035 31st Avenue Drive Northeast, Hickory, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1198815 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 119 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ervin C. Tysinger and Sherry S. Tysinger to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of June, 2004, and recorded in Book 2590, Page 811, in Catawba 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 Catawba 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 Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Catawba, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 4 of DOE RUN Subdivision as shown on a plat recorded in Plat Book 49 at Page 57 of the Catawba County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1198 Lynn Lane, Catawba, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1176988 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Saturday, April 1, 2017

C6 CATAWBA

IREDELL

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 566

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 531

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Hayes Wilkes, Jr. and Florella Wilkes, (Hayes Wilkes, Jr., deceased) (Florella Wilkes, deceased) (Heirs of Florella Wilkes: Pamela Denese Mauney aka Pamela Denise Mauney and Adeline Florine Wilkes) to Joseph C. Delk, III, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of July, 2001, and recorded in Book 2292, Page 827, in Catawba 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 Catawba 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 Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Catawba, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin corner on the East side of a sandclay road the same being a new corner of and being North 28 deg. 33’ East 100 feet from an iron pin, corner of Robert Lee Wilson; and running thence from the Beginning corner, North 28 deg. 33’ East 200 feet to an iron pin; thence South 53 deg. 57’ East 218 feet to an iron pin, a new corner; thence a new line ; South 28 deg. 33’ West 200 feet to an iron pin, a new corner, which said new corner is North 28 deg. 43’ East 144.1 feet from an old iron pin, corner of Robert Lee Wilson; thence North 59 deg. 57’ West 218 feet to the point of Beginning and containing 1 acre, more ore less, according to a plat prepared by Joe F. Robinson, Registered Surveyor, dated September 3, 1969, which said plat bears reference to deed recorded in Book 63 at page 247 in the office of the Register of Deeds of Catawba County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1544 Washington Lane, Catawba, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jackson B. Jones and Lori L. Jones (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Lori B. Jones and Jackson B. Jones) to Lawyer’s Title Realty Services, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of December, 2004, and recorded in Book 1612, Page 1836, in Iredell County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Iredell County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 13, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Iredell, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain property situated in the Township of Eagle Mills in the County of Iredell and State of North Carolina, being described as follows: Containing 5.000 acres, more or less, being more fully described in a fee simple deed dated 09/05/2003 and recorded 09/12/2003, among the land records of the county and state set forth above, in Volume 1483 Page 2474. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 185 Countryside Road, Harmony, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

HARNETT NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 340 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Justin D. Gunneson and Lynnette L. Gunneson to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of September, 2014, and recorded in Book 3245, Page 1, in Harnett 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 Harnett 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 Lillington, Harnett County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 13, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Harnett, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 28 in Subdivision known as SIERRA VILLA, SECTION FOUR, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Plat Cabinet D, Slide 32-A, Harnett County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 72 Arizona Court, Spring Lake, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1189418 (FC.FAY)

JOHNSTON AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 288 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Helen Denning, (Helen Denning, deceased) (Heirs of Helen Denning: Joan Denning Smith, Larry Norwood Denning, Michael Allen Denning, Mark Leonard Denning and Unknown Heirs of Helen Denning) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of November, 2010, and recorded in Book 3926, Page 47, 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 April 11, 2017 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: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in the County of Johnston, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lots 40 and 41 of the E J Wellons and B F Wellons Subdivision in Smithfield as platted and found recorded in plat book 6 page 181. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 816 S Second Street, Smithfield, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1181474 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 402

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 5

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Harold C. Reeder Jr. and Shavon M. Reeder to Morris and Schneider, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of February, 2004, and recorded in Book 2643, Page 353, 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 April 11, 2017 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: Being all of Lots 25 & 25A, Saddle Ridge Subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 60, beginning at or including page 224-227. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 247 Roping Horn Way, Willow Spring, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tony L. Richardson to W.R. Starkey, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of September, 2007, and recorded in Book 3424, Page 1, 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 April 4, 2017 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: In Johnston County: Being all of Lot 65, Harvest Ridge Subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 65, beginning at or including Page 106. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 47 Straight Street, Angier, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 531 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Robyn F. Reid and Christopher M. Harrington to James A. Dinkel of Wake County, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of April, 2013, and recorded in Book 4283, Page 613, 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 April 4, 2017 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: Being all of Lot 60, Southwick Farm Subdivision, Phase 3, as shown on that map recorded in Plat Book 50, Pages 228-229, Johnston County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 109 Watson Circle, Clayton, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1191213 (FC.FAY)

MECKLENBURG NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 739 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ricky C. Calhoun and Gioia D. Calhoun (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Ricky C. Calhoun and Gioia De Ette Calhoun) to David W. Hands, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of December, 2006, and recorded in Book 21555, Page 726, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 30 in Block 1 as shown open a map of a portion of Montclaire Subdivision which map is recorded in Map Book 14 at Page 309 in the Mecklenburg Public Registry. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 5743 Cherrycrest Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1159445 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Saturday, April 1, 2017

MECKLENBURG AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 3059 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Vincent Carr and Rayonda Campbell to Douglas Douglas, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of November, 2004, and recorded in Book 18061, Page 724, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 180 of HIGHLAND PARK, PHASE 1, MAP 7, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 37, Page 895, in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 12963 Deaton Hill Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1189396 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 170

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 2579

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Amanda M. Johnson aka Amanda Johnson and David B. Johnson aka David Johnson to Chris Cope, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of December, 2009, and recorded in Book 25289, Page 223, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 184 in Building 27 of Calloway Glen, Map 2, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 48 at Page 633 and a revision of Map Book 41 at Page 329, in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry; reference to which map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements thereon, said property located at 13532 Calloway Glen Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. Parcel# 21906239 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Samuel Pasternacki and Barbara Pasternacki to Paul H. Swan, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of March, 2013, and recorded in Book 28201, Page 210, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the City of Charlotte, in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Land situated in the City of Charlotte in the County of Mecklenburg in the State of NC. Being all of Lot 6, in Block 9 of Idlewood, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 11, Page 231, in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6229 Springfield Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 169

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 298

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jerry Harris to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of January, 2006, and recorded in Book 19923, Page 168, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 32 in Block C of Mill Valley as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 21 (Not 31 as reflected in Vesting Deed) at Page 145 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8106 Strawberry Point Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Lisa Nelson to , Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of July, 2008, and recorded in Book 23991, Page 436, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 7, KINGSTREE, Phase 2, Map 1, as the same is shown on a map thereof, recorded in Map Book 35, Page 377, Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7715 Brisbane Court, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Being the same property to the Borrower(s) herein by Deed recorded contemporaneously herewith. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1201316 (FC.FAY)

C7 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Franklin D. Simon and Florence L. Simon, husband and wife to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of November, 2010, and recorded in Book 26123, Page 338, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Tax Id Number(s): 11136226 Land situated in the County of Mecklenburg in the State of NC BEING all of Lot 42 of MCCARRON as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 32, at Page 330, in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 9126 Dalmeny House Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1136208 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 CVS 17588 CMS# 1186904 Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a judgment bearing the caption “Bank of America, N.A., Plaintiff vs. Chad M. Richard; Spouse of Chad M. Richard; Dianna Queen; Spouse of Dianna Queen; Berewick Homeowners Association, Inc. and Substitute Trustee Services, Inc., Substitute Trustee Defendants” 16 CVS 17588 Mecklenburg County and pursuant to the terms of the judgment, the undersigned Commissioner will offer for sale that certain property as described below. Said sale will be held in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the courthouse door and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 181 of Berewick, Phase 5B, Map 1 (Village of Evanton, Phase 2), same is shown on a map in Map Book 43, at Page 117 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The property is being sold “as is”, without warranties, subject to all taxes, special assessments and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Any assessments, costs or fees resulting from the sale will be due and payable from the purchaser at the sale. A cash deposit or certified check (no personal check) in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the high bid will be required at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS STATED BELOW IN THE INSTANCE OF BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY. This the 7th day of March, 2017. Susan R. Benoit, Commissioner Post Office Box 2505 Fayetteville, NC 28302 (910) 864-6888

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 2430 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tanika Kimbrough Whitehead and Eric Steven Whitehead (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Tanika Kimbrough Whitehead) to Andrew Valentine, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of July, 2006, and recorded in Book 20737, Page 1, and Re-recorded in Book 21413, Page 554, in Mecklenburg County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:30 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being the full contents of Lot 22 in Block 9 of Montclaire Subdivision, as shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 13 at Page 175 in the office of the Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to which map reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description by metes and bounds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5610 Cherrycrest Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1157590 (FC.FAY)

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C8 NEW HANOVER AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 281 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mildred F. Edgerton, (Mildred F. Edgerton, deceased) (Heirs of Mildred F. Edgerton: Earl Edgerton, Jessica Forsythe, Wanda Forsythe and Unknown Heirs of Mildred F. Edgerton) to PBRE, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of October, 2011, and recorded in Book 5592, Page 2682, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the northern line of Myrtle Grove Avenue, also designated as State Road #1527, (30.0 feet from its centerline), said point being located south 86 degrees 20 minutes east 283.2 feet from the southeastern corner of Lot 13 as shown on the map of the Tucker-Burnett Subdivision as recorded in Map Book 4 at Page 72 of the New Hanover County Registry; running thence from said beginning point and with the northern line of said Myrtle Grove Avenue, south 86 degrees 20 minutes east 150.0 feet to a point; running thence at right angles, north 3 degrees 40 minutes east 240.0 feet to a point; running thence parallel to the aforesaid at right angles, south 3 degrees 40 minutes east 240.0 feet to the point of beginning, containing 0.83 acres, more or less and being a portion of the 32.2 acre tract of land as shown on the aforementioned map of the Tucker-Burnett Subdivision as recorded in Map Book 4 at page 72 of the New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1225 Burnett Road, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1196664 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 63 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Theresa D. Greene, (Theresa D. Greene, deceased)(Heirs of Theresa D. Greene: Otto Greene, Jr., Jimmy Lee Hicks, Jr. aka Jimmy L. Hicks, Jr.) Jimmy Lee Hicks, Jr. aka Jimmy L. Hicks, Jr., deceased)(Heirs of Jimmy Lee Hicks, Jr. aka Jimmy L. Hicks, Jr.: Unknown Heirs of Jimmy Lee Hicks, Jr. aka Jimmy L. Hicks, Jr.) to Paul H. Swan, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of May, 2007, and recorded in Book 5196, Page 17, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain parcel of land situated in the City of Township, New Hanover County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Tract 2 as shown on that map of Recombination for Wilmington A.M.E. Zion Housing Development Corporation, recorded in Map Book 40 at Page 22 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, reference which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 704 Hanover Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1200958 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 113

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 100

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1161

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William A. Murphy and Sarah K. Murphy, (William A. Murphy, deceased) to Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of December, 2006, and recorded in Book 5123, Page 721, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: A Unit Ownership in real property pursuant to Chapter 47-A of the General Statutes of North Carolina and being known and designated as Unit 19 in Building C in Ocean Harbor, a condominium development, as the same is shown and described on map thereof recorded in Condominium Plat Book 4 at Pages 32 and 33 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina, and in the Declaration of Condominium recorded in Book 1231 at Page 1832 and following pages in said Registry, and all amendments and supplements thereto; and said Unit is also conveyed SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH all of the rights, easements, covenants, terms and conditions of said Declaration and all amendments and supplements thereto, and being the same lands described in the deed recorded in Book 1614 at Page 761 in said Registry. Also, being the same property described in Deed recorded in Book 3923 at Page 890 in the aforementioned Registry. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 1404 Canal Drive, Apt. 19, Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ryan Keith Whitman, Melissa Whitman, Lewis Clarke Whitman and Deborah Keith Whitman (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Ryan K. Whitman, Melissa L. Whitman, Lewis Clarke Whitman and Deborah Keith Whitman) to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of October, 2006, and recorded in Book 5100, Page 699, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 2, Block 6, according to a map entitled “Map of Recombination of Lots 24, 25 and 26, Block 6, Greenwood Estates, recorded in Map Book 38 at Page 90, New Hanover County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description, and being the same property conveyed by Don Hayes to Fred Terretti, Jr. and Rebecca G. Terretti on the 22nd day of July, 1997, in Deed Book 2213 at Page 1002, New Hanover County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5500 Forest Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jason Maffett and Catherine Ann Maffett, husband and wife to National Title Network, Trustee(s), dated the 2nd day of December, 2010, and recorded in Book 3517, Page 720, in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 13, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Onslow, State of North Carolina, and is described as follows:

Parcel ID Number: RO8811-006-003-025 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1201212 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 14 SP 173 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brenda N. Stewart, An unmarried woman to John L. Matthews or Timothy M. Bartosh, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of November, 2001, and recorded in Book 3125, Page 907, in New Hanover County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of New Hanover, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 8, Block 2 of Cavalier Woods, as the same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 7 at Page 24 of the New Hanover County Registry, reference to which said map is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 102 Mount Vernon Drive, Wilmington, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1189909 (FC.FAY)

All that certain tract or parcel of land lying and being situate in Jacksonville Township, Onslow County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 344 as shown and delineated on a map of Foxhorn Village Section II Phase II, said map being recorded in Map Book 26, Page 134, Slide E-162 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, reference to said map being hereby made for a more perfect description of said Lot No. 344. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3107 Belmont Court, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Parcel ID: 049097 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1191327 (FC.FAY)

ONSLOW AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 804 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Rose M. Knowles aka Rose Marie Knowles (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Rose Marie Knowles) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of December, 2012, and recorded in Book 3905, Page 69, in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Jacksonville, in the City of Jacksonville, in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following described property: All that Certain Lot or parcel of Land situated in the City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville Township, Onslow County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 25, Forest Grove Subdivision as shown on Map recorded in Map Book 6, Page 11, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 502 Forest Grove Avenue, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Subject to Book 282,

restrictive Page 391,

covenants appearing in Onslow County Registry.

Assessor’s Parcel No: 014479 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1172874 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1367 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Quenton J. Opel and Ashley Opel to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of June, 2013, and recorded in Book 4004, Page 63, in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 13, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No. 13, Block O, as shown on that certain plat entitled, “Subdivision Map No. 7, showing a part of Northwoods, Jacksonville, North Carolina”, dated February 1955, prepared by Herndon Edgerton, Engineer, and recorded in Map Book 4, Page 63, Onslow County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 519 Jarman Street, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1199721 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Saturday, April 1, 2017

ONSLOW

ORANGE

WAYNE

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 92

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 29

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 64

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Bobby G. Purviance and wife, Bridget A. Purviance to Gordon E. Robinson, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of May, 2007, and recorded in Book 2876, Page 698, and Correction Affidavit in Book 4567, Page 297, in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 39, as shown on that plat entitled, “Final Plat, Planters Ridge”, as recorded in Map Book 39, Page 138, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 102 Rainmaker Drive, Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Linda L. Hatch, (Linda Hatch aka Linda L. Hatch, deceased) (Heirs of Linda Hatch aka Linda L. Hatch: Betty Haggerty aka Betty Jo Lewis, Bobbie McCullock aka Bobbie Jo Anliker, Debbie Calderson and Unknown Heirs of Linda Hatch aka Linda L. Hatch) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Linda Hatch) to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of November, 2006, and recorded in Book RB 4176, Page 128, in Orange 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 Orange 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 Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Buglan, in the County of Orange, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The following real property situate in County of Orange and State of North Carolina, described as follows:

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Shirley Porter to Spruillco, Ltd., Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of January, 2001, and recorded in Book 1818, Page 490, in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wayne, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stake in the western boundary of Adams Street, said point being 138 feet South 34 deg. 23 minutes East from the southern intersection of Adams and Franklin Streets; thence South 55 deg. 37 minutes West 53.5 feet; thence South 8 deg. 19 minutes East 98.75 feet to a stake; thence continuing South 26.1 feet to another stake; thence North 55 deg. 37 minutes East 111.96 feet to Adams Street; thence North 34 deg. 23 minutes West with the western boundary of Adams Street 110 feet to the point of beginning. And being Lot #22 of the subdivision known as Woodford Terrace, a plat of which is found recorded in Book 7, Page 70, of the Wayne County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1402 Adams Street, Goldbsoro, North Carolina.

SUBJECT to Restrictive Book 1696, Page 594,

Covenants recorded in Onslow County Registry.

MODEL: CAVALIER MAKE: 2003 SERIAL #BR03NC140511AB Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1200110 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 85 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ronald T. Susalla, Jr. and Kimberly M. Susalla (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kimberly M. Susalla) to F. Darryl Mills, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of September, 1993, and recorded in Book 1135, Page 265, in Onslow County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 6, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 4A, as shown on that plat entitled, Section VII-C, The Glen of Hunters Creek, as recorded in Map Book 29, Page 157, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 111 Glenside Court, Midway Park, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1199852 (FC.FAY)

A certain tract or parcel of land in Orange County, North Carolina, in Buglan Township, adjoining the lands of J. A. Simmons and Mary Jane Dodson, more particularly described as follows: Beginning at W. A. Moorets mail box on the Buckhorn Road; thence with the said road 70 yards; thence West 70 yards; thence North 70 yards to the line of J. A. Simmons; thence East 70 yards to the beginning point. Containing One (1) acres, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3809 Buckhorn Road, Efland, North Carolina. Parcel ID: 9832974048 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1203335 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 34 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Deborah B. Roberts and Bryant B. Roberts, (Bryant B. Roberts, Deceased) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Tri-City Construction, LLC) to BB&T Collateral Service Corporation, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of June, 2005, and recorded in Book RB3802, Page 82, in Orange 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 Orange 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 Hillsborough, Orange County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 3, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Orange, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lots 34, 35 and 36 of the Lozzie Watkins Property, as per plat and survey in Plat Book 3, Page 172, Orange County Registry. Parcel ID: 9865-61-8888. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 215 Torain Street, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

RANDOLPH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 60 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Christopher L. Smith and Chasity M. Smith to Arthur S. Long III, PA, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of August, 2013, and recorded in Book RE 2352, Page 1495, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: LYING and being in Randolph County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 6 on plat for ETHAN DOWNS as shown on plat recorded in Plat Book 117, Page 66 in the Randolph County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4664 Beau Court, Trinity, North Carolina. BEING the same property conveyed to Christopher L. Smith and wife, Chasity M. Smith dated December 12, 2008 and recorded December 23, 2008 in Book 2109 page 832 Randolph County, North Carolina Registry. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property

C9 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 431 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Benjamin L. Johnson and Joseph H. Johnson to H. Terry Hutchens, Esquire, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of October, 2006, and recorded in Book RE1996, Page 1055, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Liberty, in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of State Road No. 2542 (Cooke-Collier Road), the southeast corner of Clyde W. Brooks, said point being located along the centerline of State Road No. 2542 approximately 143.4 feet from the point of intersection of the centerline of State Road No. 2542 and the centerline of State Road No. 1006 (old 421 Road); thence from said Beginning point along the centerline of State Road No. 2542 South 17 degrees 21 minutes 01 seconds West 238.29 feet to a point, a corner with Lot No. 2; thence along the boundary line of Lot No. 2 North 81 degrees 10 minutes 25 seconds West the following distances: 30.34 feet to a new iron pipe in the western right-of-way line of State Road No. 2542; 242.83 feet to a new iron pipe; 111.37 feet to a new iron pipe, a corner with Lot No. 2; thence continuing along the boundary line of Lot No. 2 North 05 degrees 26 minutes 16 seconds East the following distances; 110.38 feet to a new iron pipe; 100.06 feet to a new iron pipe in the southern boundary line of Clyde W. Brooks and within the right-ofway of Norfolk Southern Railway, said pipe being located 48.72 feet South 84 degrees 33 minutes 44 seconds East of an existing iron pipe in the southwest corner of Clyde W. Brooke and in the southeast corner of Arthur E. Staley, thence along the southern boundary line of Clyde W. Brooks South 84 degrees 33 minutes 44 seconds East the following distances; 402.42 feet to an existing iron rod and control corner in the western right-of-way line of State Road No. 2542; 30.64 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, containing 2.08 acres (1.20 acres exclusive of the rights-of-way of State Road No. 2542 and Norfolk Southern Railway), more or less, and being all of Lot No. 1 as shown on a survey for Jimmy S. Parker, Jr. and wife, Julia B. Parker, by Moore & Ellis, RLS, Liberty, North Carolina, dated August 21, 1998, and recorded at Plat Book 55, Page 4, Randolph County Registry, to which survey reference is made for a more definite description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5439 Cook Collier Road, Liberty, North Carolina. The above described Lot No. 1 is Lot No. 1 of the re-subdivision of Lot No. 1 as shown on plat recorded at Plat Book 50, Page 89. Subject to those Restrictive Covenants recorded at Book 1529, Page 889, Randolph County Registry, to the rights-of-way of Norfolk Southern Railway Company and State Road No. 2542, as shown on the aforesaid survey; to other easements and restrictions of record; and to 1999 and ad valorem taxes. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1196503 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 15 SP 503 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by George K. Caesar and Dorothy L. Caesar to Radey and Layton, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of April, 2005, and recorded in Book RE 1917, Page 2605, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot no. 10 of the BEAVER DAM SUBDIVISION, as shown on plat thereof recorded at Plat Book 35, Page 49, Randolph County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 527 Beaver Dam Road, Liberty, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1172566 (FC.FAY)

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C10 WAYNE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 55 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ida M. Hook to M. Patricia Oliver, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of March, 2008, and recorded in Book 2610, Page 500, in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wayne, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: That certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, and more particularly bounded and described as follows: Lots Nos. 34, 35 and 36 of the East Forest Subdivision, in Goldsboro, NC as shown on the plat thereof prepared by C. Beems, Surveyor, and duly recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 178 of the Wayne County Registry. Reference is hereby made to said plat and the records thereof for a full and complete description of said lots. And being the same property conveyed to Danny Dee Dupree and wife, Valerie Woodard Dupree by Frances W. Boodie (Widow) by deed dated June 13, 1998, and recorded in the Wayne County Registry in Book 1203 at Page 1433. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1505 East Holly Street, Goldsboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1197241 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 36 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kathy S. Nuzman and Neil M. Nuzman, Jr., (Neil M. Nuzman, Jr., deceased) to Jackie Young, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of March, 2007, and recorded in Book 2510, Page 75, in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Goldsboro, in the County of Wayne, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No 28 as shown on map of Pleasant-View No 3 prepared by Claude L Whitfield dated November 13, 1962, which will be found duly recorded in Map Book 9, at Page 54, Wayne County Registry, to which reference is hereby made said lots front 100 feet on Norwood Avenue. And being the same lot or parcel of land conveyed to Neil M. Nuzman, Jr. and wife, Kathy S. Nuzman, by Jackie Houser Howell by deed dated March 5, 2007, and duly recorded in the Wayne County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2505 Norwood Avenue, Goldsboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1201710 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 357 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Merritt L. Taylor aka Merrit L. Taylor and Catherine C. Taylor aka Catherine Taylor, (Merritt L. Taylor aka Merrit L.Taylor, deceased) to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of March, 2004, and recorded in Book 2260, Page 278, in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wayne, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the Western edge of Hill Drive, the Northeastern corner of Lot No. 3, and runs thence N. 70 degrees 34’ W. 150 feet to an iron stake; thence N. 13 degrees 55’ E. 137.05 feet to an iron stake, the Southwestern corner of Lot No. 5; thence S. 77 degrees 15’ E. 150 feet to an iron stake in the Western edge of Hill Drive; thence S. 12 degrees 45’ W. 89.43 feet to a concrete monument; thence and still with the Western edge of Hill Drive in a Southwestwardly direction 65.24 feet to the point of beginning. And being Lot No. 4 as shown on plat of Forest Hills Subdivision, which plat is recorded in the Wayne County Registry in Plat Book 7, Page 114. And being the same property conveyed to Evan Charles Fowler and wife, Norma Lodge Fowler, by deed dated March 15, 1961, from H. and T. Corporation, and recorded in Book 540, Page 570 of the Wayne County Registry. Norma Lodge Fowler predeceased Evan Charles Fowler, and Mary Margaret Fowler Moore is the sole heir of Evan Charles Fowler. See Estate File No. 92-E-661 and Estate File No. 93-E-207 in the Office of the Clerk of Court of Wayne County. See also deed dated May 7, 1993, from Mary Margaret Fowler Moore and husband, Charles Norbert Moore, conveying a one-half (1/2) interest to Merritt L. Taylor and wife, Catherine C. Taylor, recorded in Book 1375, Page 650 of the Wayne County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 511 Forest Hills Drive, Goldsboro, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1192379 (FC.FAY)

WILSON AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 54 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeffrey W. Dowell (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jeffrey Dowell) to Jerone C. Herring, Trustee(s), dated the 8th day of October, 2003, and recorded in Book 1838, Page 1699, and Modification in Book 2445, Page 1201, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Tract 1 of the minor subdivision for James F. Garner and Lynette S. Garner, as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 62, Page 37, Randolph County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4197 Plum Tree Road, Climax, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1175675 (FC.FAY)

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 312 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Danny D. Smith and Tinda Boseman Smith (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Danny Douglas Smith and Tinda Boseman Smith) to Jennifer Grant, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of March, 2012, and recorded in Book 2915, Page 650, in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wayne, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a railroad spike at the centerline intersection of N C Secondary Road No 1754 (Zion Church Road), N C Secondary Road No 1745 (Pineview Cemetery Road), N C Highway No 55 and N C Highway No 403, thence from the beginning with the centerline of N C Highway No 403, S 39 50’ 30” W 20 09 feet to a nail in said highway center, thence continuing and with the centerline of N C Highway No 403, S 39 50’ 30” W 203 38 feet to a nail in said highway center, thence continuing and with said highway center, S 39 50’ 30” W 10 69 feet to a nail in the centerline of N C Highway No 403, thence leaving said highway center N 49 49’ 02” W 30 00 feet to an iron stake on the Northern right of way of N C Highway 403, thence leaving said highway right of way, N 49 49’ 02” W 189 29 feet to an iron stake, thence with the line of the property of James Lendell Dudley, N 39 50’ 30” E 50 78 feet to an iron stake, thence continuing N 39 50’ 30” E 0 40 foot to a point on the Southern right of way of N C Highway No 55, James Lendell Dudley’s most Southeastern property corner at said highway right of way as shown by deed recorded in Deed Book 797, Page 270 in the Wayne County Registry, thence continuing N 39 50’ 30” E 45 69 feet to a nail with the pavement of N C Highway No 55, thence continuing N 39 50’ 30” E 11 78 feet to a point in the centerline of N C Highway No 55, thence with the centerline of N C Highway No 55, S 79 41’ 17” E 252 03 feet to a railroad spike at the centerline intersection of N C Secondary Road No 1754 (Zion Church Road), N C Secondary Road No 1745 (Pineview Cemetery Road), N C Highway No 55, and N C Highway No 403, the point of beginning containing 0 863 acre more or less including the right of way of N C Highway 403 and the right of way of N C Highway No 55, or 0 458 acre more or less excluding the right of way of N C Highway No 403 and the right of way of N C Highway No 55 And being part of the 1 993 acre conveyed to Harvey W Grant and wife, Sarah W Grant by Hubert G Woodward and wife, Frances J Woodard by deed dated February 18, 1994 and recorded in the Wayne County Registry in Book 1416 at Page 66 Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 118 NC Highway 403, Mount Olive, North Carolina. This conveyance is made subject to that 30 feet easement for ingress, egress, regress and utilities which runs along the western property line of the lot hereinabove described and which easement is more fully described in that deed dated June 30, 2008, and recorded in the Wayne County Registry in Book 2636 at Page 705 There is also conveyed herein that Manufactured Home YEAR 1994 MAKE Dest, SERIAL#(s) 039602A and 039602B, SIZE 55 X 26 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1191613 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 52 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Melodie S. Bulluck (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Melodie Bulluck) to CB Services Corp, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of March, 2007, and recorded in Book 2237, Page 84, and Modification in Book 2406, Page 218, and Modification in Book 2455, Page 570, in Wilson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wilson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wilson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Known as 4110 Huntsmoor Lane, Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, and being Lot 33, Huntsmoor Subdivision as shown on map recorded in Map Book 33, Page 258, Wilson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4110 Huntsmoor Lane, Wilson, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1203078 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 40 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kathy L. Garner (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kathy Garner) to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of February, 2009, and recorded in Book 2352, Page 352, and Modification in Book 2661, Page 867, in Wilson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wilson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wilson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain parcel of land lying and being situated in the County of Wilson, State of North Carolina, to-wit: Beginning at a point in the Southerly right-of-way of S.R. #1518, said point being 767.00 feet measured in a Southerly direction along the center of S.R. #1618, and South 20 degrees 30 minutes west 30.20 feet from the intersection of the center line of U.S. Highway #117, thence from said point of beginning with and along the Southerly right-of-way of S.R. #1618 South 64 degrees 21 minutes 00 seconds East 138.27 feet and South 61 degrees 52 minutes 40 seconds East 116.78 feet to a point in the center of a ditch, cornering; thence with and along said ditch South 30 degrees 59 minutes 28 seconds West 96.12 feet; South 8 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds West 192.72 feet; South 18 degrees 16 minutes 52 seconds West 195.76 feet and South 55 degrees 50 minutes 32 seconds West 71.61 feet to a point where said ditch intersects with another ditch, cornering; thence with and along the second mentioned ditch North 34 degrees 35 minutes 21 seconds West 107.63 feet and North 15 degrees 54 minutes 56 seconds West 90.44 feet to a point in said ditch, cornering; thence leaving said ditch North 20 degrees 30 minutes 00 seconds East 425.16 feet to the point of beginning, containing 2.33 feet and being a portion of Tract #1 of the division of the Andrew Boswell lands, as shown by a map prepared by Lawrence Brett and Co., Engineers, dated December 1928. For deed reference see recorded in Book 1971, Page 251 Wilson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5230 North Church Loop Road, Wilson, North Carolina. Parcel ID Number: 3618493575.000 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1203339 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 41 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Doris Jean Mercer to Nationwide Appraisal & Title, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of April, 2004, and recorded in Book 2034, Page 946, in Wilson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wilson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wilson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in Spring Hill Township, Wilson County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 25 as shown on that certain plat entitled “Final Plat, Wiggins Mill Subdivision, Section Two” as recorded in Plat Book 29, Pages 71 and 72, Wilson County Registry, N.C. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8220 Springhill Church Road, Lucama, North Carolina. Tax ID: 2678097648 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1202916 (FC.FAY)

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WILSON NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 234 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tiffany S. Harris to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of May, 2006, and recorded in Book 2178, Page 726, in Wilson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wilson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wilson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot No. 40 as shown on that plat entitled “Section Three - Hunter’s Landing - Property of Barnes-Lee, LLC” recorded in Plat Book 33, Page 246, Wilson County Registry, reference to which is made for a more perfect description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4814 Greenwing Road, Wilson, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1187456 (FC.FAY)

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 300 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Alonzo C. Melton, Jr. and Deborah Melton to Grady I. Ingle and Elizabeth B. Ells, Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of July, 2013, and recorded in Book 2542, Page 372, in Wilson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wilson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wilson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 18 as shown on that certain map entitled “Final Plat, Orchard Trails, Section One, Property of Williams Pointe Partnership”, recorded in Plat Book 29, Page 167, Wilson County Registry. For further reference, see Deed recorded in Book 1923, Page 500, Wilson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5541 Scuppernong Road, Wilson, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1196623 (FC.FAY)

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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 24

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Randy Lee Holman to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of October, 2004, and recorded in Book 2066, Page 192, in Wilson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wilson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 11, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wilson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING ALL of that certain parcel of land and all improvements now or hereafter located thereon, lying and being in Wilson County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows:

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by B. Edward Pittman, Gloria F. Pittman, B. Edward Pittman as Trustee of the B. Edward Pittman and Gloria F. Pittman Revocable Living Trust and Gloria F. Pittman as Trustee of the B. Edward Pittman and Gloria F. Pittman Revocable Living Trust, (B. Edward Pittman, deceased) to Gary J. Brock, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of June, 2007, and recorded in Book 2258, Page 80, in Wilson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wilson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wilson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a point on the Northeasterly side of Nash Road, which is the common corner between Lots Nos. 13 and 14, as shown upon the Plat hereinafter referred to, and from said point of beginning it runs thence North 64 degrees 16’ East 150 feet; corners and runs thence South 25 degrees 44’ East 125 feet; corners and runs thence South 64 degrees 16’ West 150 feet to Nash Road; corners and runs thence with Nash Road North 25 degrees 44’ West 125 feet to the beginning and being all of Lots Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 as shown upon Plat of the property of W.B. Cobb, which Plat is of record in Book 7, Page 27 of the Wilson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 606 Nash Street, Elm City, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Hinnant and Elizabeth Paredes to T. Douglas Jones, III, P.A., Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of October, 2010, and recorded in Book 2424, Page 133, and Modification in Book 2573, Page 807, and Modification in Book 2657, Page 463, in Wilson County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wilson County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Wilson, Wilson County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 4, 2017 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wilson, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being All of Lot 40 as shown upon a plat entitled ‘Final Plat, Gabriel’s Landing, Property of Hutch Construction, Inc.,’ of record in Plat book 36, Pages 63 and 64, Wilson County Registry. A.P.N.: 2689903264.0000. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6660 Gabriel’s Way, Lucama, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

BEGINNING at a new iron pipe in the intersection of the northwesterly right-of-way of Neverson Road (SR 1138) and the northeasterly right-of-way of Seaboard Coastline Railroad; thence from said point of BEGINNING with and along said Seaboard Coastline right-of-way N 52 deg. 42’ 00” W 167.82 feet to a new iron pipe in the southeasterlymost property corner of Miriamne W. Thompson as recorded in Deed Book 1856, Page 601 of the Wilson County Registry, cornering; thence leaving said right-of-way with and along said Thompson property line N 03 deg. 20’ 00” E 459.47 feet to an existing iron pipe, cornering; thence N 77 deg. 59’ 37” W 42.61 feet to an existing iron pipe, cornering; thence N 04 deg. 30’ 46” E 51.46 feet to a new iron pipe on the southerly right-of-way of US 264 Alternate, cornering; thence with and along said right-ofway S 64 deg. 07’ 51” E 189.41 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence continuing S 64 deg. 06’ 07” E 188.89 feet to an existing concrete monument, cornering; thence with and along a sight distance triangle S 20 deg. 07’ 14” E 92.84 feet to an existing concrete monument in said northwesterly right-of-way of Neverson Road, cornering; thence with and along said right-of-way S 28 deg. 06’ 34” W 220.10 feet to a new iron pipe; thence continuing S 35 deg. 30’ 00” W 213.84 feet to a new iron pipe, said iron pipe being the point of BEGINNING, containing 3.17 Acres, and being Parcels 1 and 2 of the property conveyed to William H. Hopkins in Deed Book 1482, Page 360 of the Wilson County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 7214 Neverson Road, Sims, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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