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Optional motorcycle helmet bill fails in committee An effort among some N.C. House members to make motorcycle helmets optional for people 21 and over has failed to advance out of committee. The House Transportation Committee failed on Tuesday to advance legislation pushed by Rep. John Torbett (R-Gaston) to alter the state’s mandatory helmet requirement for all riders. A motion to recommend the measure failed in a 10-10 vote.

Bank of America raising hourly minimum wage to $20 Charlotte-based Bank of America is raising its starting pay to $20 an hour over a two-year period, starting with a hike next month. The company said it is raising its minimum hourly wage to $17 on May 1 and will continue to increase pay until it hits $20 an hour in 2021. Bank of America raised its hourly minimum wage to $15 in 2017. It says wages have increased since then, though it didn’t release details of those increases.

Democrat’s campaign reports $1.6 million for 9th District Democratic congressional candidate Dan McCready says he has raised more than $1.6 million in campaign funds for a special election that was forced after last year’s race was voided by a ballot-collection scandal. McCready’s campaign said Tuesday the candidate ended the year’s first quarter with $1.46 million in cash on hand.

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Bill expands eligibility rules for opportunity scholarship program By A.P. Dillon The Associated Press RALEIGH — Senators Deanna Ballard (R-Watauga), Ben Clark (D-Hoke), and Todd Johnson (R-Union) have filed a bill that will expand the eligibility requirements for a program that offers scholarships for low-income students to attend private K-12 schools. “Parents, not politicians, should choose which school is the best fit for their children. No student should be denied the best possible education because of family income, ZIP code, or color,” said Senators Ballard and Johnson in a joint statement. “These programs ease or eliminate the financial barrier and support and empower parents themselves to help their kids find success.” Senate Bill 609 is titled K-12 Scholarship Changes and will expand the state’s Opportunity Scholarship program in four ways with no additional costs involved. The bill removes the 40 percent cap that requires new opportunity scholarship recipients to be kindergarten or first grade students. Income eligibility guidelines for opportunity scholarships require an applicant to live in a household with an income that does not exceed 133 percent of the amount required to qualify for the federal free or reduced-price lunch program. The bill raises that threshold to 150 percent. Using an example of a family of four, that 133 percent translates

to an income of under $63,359 per year. The proposed bill raises the threshold to 150 percent or $71,457 for that family of four. Senate Bill 609 also expands access for children with disabilities by updating eligibility requirements for Children with Disabilities grants to match eligibility criteria set out for education savings accounts. Additionally, four-year-olds deemed to be ready for early entry to kindergarten would be eligible for Children with Disabilities grants, the Opportunity Scholarship program and education savings accounts. Around 11,426 students are currently utilizing one of these three school choice options. “Parents are the ultimate accountability check regarding the overall efficacy of the educational experience provided to their children,” Sen. Clark said. “These programs mitigate financial barriers to parents with limited fiscal flexibility and empowers them to seek and choose alternatives for their kids to match them with the optimal educational environment for achieving success.” “We’ve heard from families across North Carolina who could benefit from these proposed changes,” said PEFNC President Mike Long in a statement. “The time is right to take these important steps forward to strengthen our choice programs, which are providing thousands of families in our state with access to the See SCHOLARSHIP, page A2

Chairs of major political parties at center of insurance scandal ance from 2009 until 2016, when he lost an election to the current DOI commissioner, Mike Causey. When Causey took over leadership of the department in 2017, he said employees quickly made him aware that Lindberg’s companies had been treated differently under Goodwin. Causey told North State Journal in an interview that it was “common knowledge” within DOI that one of the commissioner’s deputies had approved an unusual arrangement that allowed Lindberg to invest 40 percent of his company’s assets into other associated businesses, when insurance regulators often limit invested assets in affiliated companies to 10 percent.

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By David Larson North State Journal RALEIGH — As the N.C. Republican Party deals with the reality of the indictment of their chairman, Robin Hayes, interest is turning to the state’s current Democratic Party chairman, Wayne Goodwin. Information continues to surface showing Goodwin’s long association with Greg Lindberg, the billionaire insurance company owner at the center of the growing controversy. Goodwin was commissioner of the Department of Insur-

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Folwell, hospitals spar over state plan pricing Providers back bill that would stop treasurer’s reforms By David Larson North State Journal RALEIGH — Legislation that would halt N.C. Treasury Secretary Dale Folwell’s plan to implement cost savings on the State Health Plan passed the House on April 3. The bill, H.B. 184, passed 75-36 with bipartisan support, but Senate leaders are already signaling it is unlikely to move in their chamber. Folwell’s plan was to pursue reforms that other states, like Montana, have used successfully to reduce their health costs for state employees. With “reference-based pricing,” the State Health Plan would require providers to pin their prices relative to the Medicare reimbursement rate. In this case, State Health Plan costs would average 182 percent of those rates. Analysis by the nonpartisan Fiscal Research Division at the legislature found that H.B. 184, by failing to implement Folwell’s reforms, would cost between $63 million and $264 million annually, depending on the year. H.B. 184 creates a committee to study the issue of how providers and the State Health Plan should work out pricing. See FOLWELL, page A2

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FOLWELL from page A1 The committee would be required to produce a report by this December. In the meantime, the bill explicitly prohibits Folwell from implementing his plan, saying, “[T] he State Health Plan, the Board of Trustees of the State Health Plan, and the Executive Administrator of the State Health Plan shall not implement or utilize any reference-based pricing model to reimburse providers during the period specified by this section.”

SCHOLARSHIP from page A1 schools that they feel are the best fit for their children.” The Opportunity Scholarship program was created in 2013 and has seen increasing popularity. The program provides $4,200 per year for tuition and fees at any participating nonpublic school. Applicants must meet certain criteria in addition to the household income thresholds in order to be eligible for the program. A student must also be a North Carolina resident, be at least five years old on or before August 31, and has not graduated from high school or been enrolled in a college. An applicant must also meet one of five other requirements such as having received an Opportunity Scholarship the year prior, was a full-time student attending an public school or Department of Defense school in North Carolina during the last spring semester, is entering kindergarten or first grade and is currently in foster care or was adopted within the

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis attended the Airlie Garden Party during the N.C. Azalea Festival. The event, which saw ran for the first time since 1983, was held under a large tent near Wrightsville Beach. Tillis is picture here with Beth Robbins, of Asheboro.

INSURANCE from page A1 Despite looking for a paper trail on this arrangement, he said it was only referenced directly in a few emails. Causey said he didn’t make a lot of this initially, and his office worked to regulate Lindberg’s companies like they did with any others. “We had a good working relationship with the officers at the Global Bankers Insurance Group, but when we got information, we wouldn’t always get all the information we needed,” Causey said. But then his campaign called and told him he received a large online donation from Lindberg, and “out of an abundance of caution,” Causey decided to return the money. He believed receiving money from a company he was tasked with regulating wouldn’t look appropriate and he “didn’t want any questions to be raised.” Causey said another factor on his mind was that until that mo-

ment, Lindberg had been a major supporter of Wayne Goodwin. “This was a man that was not on my team when I was running,” Causey said. “He was a major fundraiser for my opponent.” Not only Greg Lindberg, but one of his recently indicted associates, John Palermo, who was chairman of the Chatham County Republican Party, was an active supporter of Goodwin’s campaign for DOI commissioner. Palermo ran a political action committee that supported Goodwin and operated out of a $500,000 donation from Lindberg. After his defeat, Goodwin and his top deputies began to work directly for Lindberg’s insurance businesses. Goodwin also began work for a major insurance industry firm, then known as the Goldwater Taplin Group, now known as Nelson Goldwater Taplin. This company is run by a bipartisan group of national political figures like former Sen. Ben Nelson

Miss North Carolina 2019, Laura Matrazzo (center) was a celebrity guest of the N.C. Azalea Festival. She is pictured here with her father Chuck Matrazzo and mother Beth Matrazzo, of Chapel Hill.

(D-Florida) and Barry Goldwater Jr, a former Republican congressman and son of the presidential candidate. Goodwin is listed as the director of Nelson Goldwater Taplin on their website. Goodwin serves on numerous boards of insurance companies with other members of Nelson Goldwater Taplin. On April 2, 2019, Energi, an insurance company out of Boston, announced that Goodwin, along with John Doak, the former DOI commissioner of Oklahoma, would be added to their board of directors. In February, Doak was added to the board of directors of Insurance Care Direct out of Florida as well. Already on this board are Goodwin, Goldwater and Nelson, all from the Nelson Goldwater Taplin firm. Not every connection and donation from insurance industry leaders to regulators and politicians is problematic or illegal, but the FBI is taking a close look at these links

as the investigation continues. Former N.C. Democratic chair Randy Voller, gave a statement to NSJ that he had tried to raise the issue of these funds with party leaders but would hit dead ends. “Unfortunately the Executive Director at the time was not interested in having that discussion and instead essentially insisted that the funds were legally obtained by the party from a donor who could legally contribute to the party,” said Voller. “Her answer did not sit well with me at the time as I felt that this attitude was out of step with our party’s platform and that we should divest our party of said funds and insist that the Republicans do the same.” “I think the whole bottom line about this story is it shows how big money influences politics and it doesn’t matter about party lines,” said Causey. “This is an ongoing federal investigation. It’s early, but I’m happy to let the courts sort it out.”

Those representing the hospitals, like the North Carolina Healthcare Association, which was known until recently as the North Carolina Hospital Association (NCHA), want this plan halted immediately because they say any cost savings the state might see would be at their expense. In NCHA’s view, H.B. 184 takes pricing issues seriously by setting up the study committee, but it avoids putting in place a plan they believe would threaten rural hospitals and cost providers in the state $450 million a year. “We would ask that the Sen-

ate consider the bill ASAP because Medicare-referenced rates are not sustainable for either the provider community or the taxpayers,” Cody Hand of the NCHA, which represents health providers, told North State Journal. “The Senate should join the very large bipartisan majority of the House and provide the forum for stakeholders to design the best health plan for the state employees and the taxpayers.” Leaders in the Senate, however, are not as enthusiastic about H.B. 184. The bill, after being read in, was sent to the Senate Rules Com-

mittee, a place often used to park legislation with an uncertain future. Because there are supporters and detractors from both parties and both chambers, the issue is creating allies that don’t fall into the usual partisan lines. The State Employee Association of North Carolina is supportive of the reforms Folwell, a Republican, had planned, and Senate Leader Phil Berger, who has often clashed with the left-leaning organization, seems to agree that allowing the treasurer to do the job assigned to him is the right call.

“Sen. Berger thinks that the hospital industry and the treasurer should continue their negotiations, and he would be hesitant to involve the legislature in micromanaging a plan that we authorized the treasurer to manage just a few years ago,” Pat Ryan, a spokesman for Senate Leader Phil Berger, told NSJ. Pressure will continue from hospital lobbyists to allow H.B. 184 to be given a chance to be debated and voted on, but if Berger and Senate leadership maintain their current position, the bill will remain halted in the Rules Committee.

last year or has a parent on fulltime active duty with the military. The program has been popular, beginning with 1,216 recipients in the 2014-15 school year. That number more than tripled the following year to 3,682. Last year there were 9,603 recipients and the program now has more than 8,160 applications submitted for the 20192020 school year. The top three counties for new 2019-2020 applications include Cumberland with 886, Wake with 733 and Mecklenburg with 719. Critics have argued the program is unaccountable and a recent complaint alleged that $10 million of the Opportunity Scholarship program’s funding went unused. In an email newsletter earlier this year, former state representative turned Charlotte Public Schools lobbyist Charles Jeter asked “So why do taxpayers across N.C. need to increase the funding for these vouchers by another $10 million when we’re only spending about 63% of the money now?”

According to the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA), some funding is applied to administrative costs and the law that created the program requires some of the funds to be held over to the next year. A 2017 report from NC State’s College of Education compiled data on the applications to the program, including those applicants who were denied. The report included application rejection details for 2016-17 showing 1,976 new applicants and 110 renewal applications were marked ineligible. According to the NCSEAA, there were 5,624 Opportunity Scholarships and 1,144 Disabilities Grants were given out that year which totaled $21,760,837 — an increase of 50 percent from prior year. The top reasons new applicants were rejected where the student wasn’t currently in a North Carolina public school or that a family income that exceeded the program’s required threshold. Eighty-eight percent of renewal applicants were ineligible because their household

income was above the prescribed threshold. Given that the current funding for a scholarship is $4,200 per academic year, the combined 2,086 rejected applications in the NC State University report represent nearly $8.8 million in grants. That total is just two million dollars shy of the funding question posed by Charles Jeter. The NC State University College of Education report also highlights that some of the poorest families in the state were taking part in the Opportunity Scholarship program, with new scholarship recipients coming from a median household income of $16,213 and renewal recipients from households with a median income of $15,000. While Senate Bill 609 seeks to expand the availability of scholarships for children with disabilities and low-income families, another bill filed by Senate Democrats this month seeks to do away with future scholarships entirely. Senators Natasha Marcus (D-Meck.), Sam Searcy (D-Wake),

and Wiley Nickel (D-Wake) filed Senate Bill 583 on April 3. The bill seeks to freeze the funding for the program at the 2018-19 levels and would end funding for future scholarships. The money set aside for the Opportunity Scholarships would be given to the state’s school districts for hiring more personnel and capital needs based on the district’s Average Daily Membership (ADM). The bill’s sponsors represent the two school districts with the highest ADM. Both Senate Bill 609 and Senate Bill 583 have passed a first reading and currently sit in the Senate’s Rules and Operations committee. While it is too soon to tell where these bills will end up, Gov. Cooper’s veto pen could be waiting. Cooper sued to stop the expansion of the program in 2017. That lawsuit, which pitted Cooper against House and Senate leaders, ended when a three-judge panel ruled that lawmakers had the authority to expand th e scholarship program.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen talks outside her home in Alexandria, Va., on Monday, April 8, 2019. Nielsen says she continues to support the president‚Äôs goal of securing the border in her first public remarks since her surprise resignation.

Nielsen exit comes amid larger shake-up at Homeland Security By Colleen Long The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen resigned on Sunday amid President Donald Trump’s growing frustration over the number of Central American families illegally crossing the southern border. Trump announced on Sunday in a tweet that U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan would be taking over as acting head of the department. McAleenan is a longtime border official who is well-respected by members of Congress and within the administration. The decision to name a top immigration officer to the post reflects Trump’s priority for the sprawling department founded to combat terrorism following the Sept. 11 attacks. “I have determined that it is the right time for me to step aside,” Nielsen wrote in her resignation letter. “I hope that the next secretary will have the support of Congress and the courts in fixing the laws which have impeded our ability to fully secure America’s borders and which have contributed to discord in our nation’s discourse.” Though Trump aides were eyeing a staff shake-up at Homeland Security and had already withdrawn the nomination for another key immigration post, the development Sunday was unexpected. Nielsen traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday with Trump to participate in a roundtable with border offi-

“I have determined that it is the right time for me to step aside. ... I hope that the next secretary will have the support of Congress and the courts in fixing the laws which have impeded our ability to fully secure America’s borders and which have contributed to discord in our nation’s discourse.” Kristjen Nielson

cers and local law enforcement. There she echoed Trump’s comments on the situation at the border, though she ducked out of the room without explanation for some time while Trump spoke. As they toured a section of newly rebuilt barriers, Nielsen was at Trump’s side, introducing him to local officials. She returned to Washington afterward on a Coast Guard Gulfstream, as Trump continued on a fundraising trip to California and Nevada. She went into the White House on Sunday to meet with Trump not knowing whether she’d be fired or would resign. She ended up resigning, though she was not forced to do so, they said. Nielsen was also the highest

profile female Cabinet member, and her exit leaves DHS along with the Pentagon and the White House staff itself with interim heads. Patrick Shanahan has held the post of acting defense secretary since the former secretary, Jim Mattis, was pushed out in December over criticism of the president’s Syria withdrawal plans. Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney has held his post since January, following John Kelly’s resignation last year. Nielsen’s replacement, McAleenan, has helped shape many of the administration’s policies to date and is considered highly competent by congressional leaders, the White House and Homeland Security officials. But it’s unclear if he can have much more of an effect on the issues at the border. The Trump administration has bumped up against legal restrictions and court rulings that have hamstrung many of its major efforts to remake border security. Arrests along the southern border have skyrocketed recently. Border agents are on track to make 100,000 arrests and denials of entry at the southern border in March, over half of which are families with children. A press conference to announce the most recent border numbers — scheduled to be held by McAleenan on Monday — was postponed. Nielsen, 45, previously served as a special assistant to President George W. Bush and worked for the Transportation Security Administration. North State Journal staff contributed to this report.

Secret Service head Alles leaving, career official tapped By Zeke Miller The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secret Service Director Randolph “Tex” Alles has been pushed out of the Trump administration, amid a burgeoning shake-up in the upper echelon of the Department of Homeland Security. White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday that President Donald Trump had selected career Secret Service official James Murray to lead the agency, saying he will assume the role next month. She added Alles will be “leaving shortly,” though the agency later said he would leave in May. Alles’ departure comes amid a spate of turnover across DHS that began last week when Trump withdrew his Immigration and Customs Enforcement director’s nomination to stay on permanently and Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced her resignation Sun-

Sanders said Alles “has done a great job at the agency over the last two years,” and said Trump is thankful for his service. day. Alles, a former Marine general who had no prior ties to the Secret Service, was recommended to the post by former White House chief of staff John Kelly. He had been the acting deputy commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. In a message to the agency’s workforce, Alles said he was not fired, but said Trump had “directed an orderly transition in leadership for this agency.” He expressed “regret” he was not able to address the department before the news broke. Nielsen — still in her official ca-

pacity as Homeland Security secretary — released a statement Monday night calling Alles “a true patriot, stepping up again and again to serve his country.” Confirmed in 2017, Alles inherited an agency that had been dealing with a series of security and personnel issues. Weeks before he was nominated, a man jumped the White House fence and spent 15 minutes roaming the grounds. His appointment was set to fulfill the recommendations of a group of former senior government officials that reviewed the Secret Service in 2014 and found that it was an “insular agency” in need of an outsider to lead it. Murray, the assistant director of the office of protective operations, had served as the special agent in charge of the agency’s Washington field office. Sanders said Alles “has done a great job at the agency over the last two years,” and said Trump is thankful for his service.

HOUSTON, Tex. — The George and Barbara Bush Foundation has asked that an Air Force One plane set for retirement in 2025 be permanently exhibited at the late president’s museum at Texas A&M. If approved, the U.S. Air Force would permanently loan the Boeing VC-25A to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station, Texas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Bush died Nov. 30 at age 94, just months after the death of former first lady Barbara Bush, his wife of 73 years. “He had such a personal history with flying and that plane. He loved the plane,” said Jim McGrath, vice president of the Bush Foundation and the couple’s primary representative in their final years. Air Force One was introduced during World War II to ensure the president’s safe passage. The plane targeted for the presidential library was brought into service in 1990, during George H.W. Bush’s presidency. The 41st president was particularly happy about the plan to house the aircraft at his museum after he was shown renderings of the glass building that would encase it. He “was very excited about it,” said David Jones, the president of the foundation. “I just remember him beaming. He just thought it was a wonderful idea.”

“He had such a personal history with flying and that plane. He loved the plane.” Jim McGrath, vice president of the Bush Foundation

If approved and once declassified, the aircraft could be on display as soon as 2026. Jones said visitors to the museum and library’s 90-acre (36 hectares) grounds would have the opportunity to board the plane. Heather Wilson, the secretary of the Air Force, said in an email to the newspaper that the Bush Foundation’s request was under review. The Air Force is “committed to honoring and preserving the historical significance of the aircraft,” she wrote. The foundation is also working with transportation company Union Pacific to acquire the engine of the George Bush 4141 locomotive that carried his casket to the library in December, Jones said. The train’s display could be completed as early as next year. In January, the foundation started a $130 million fundraising drive called the “Campaign for Bold Horizons” to subsidize new exhibitions and features at the museum and library that opened in 1997.

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In this Dec. 30, 1991, file photo, then U.S. President George H. Bush, accompanied by first lady Barbara, makes farewell remarks before departing Andrews Air Force Base, Md., for a trip to Australia and Asia.

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In this Feb. 1, 2018 file photo, Director of the United States Secret Service, Randolph “Tex” Alles, speaks at the Atlanta Press Club in Atlanta.

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The Associated Press RALEIGH — Several North Carolina House Republicans are renewing their pitch to expand Medicaid coverage to more uninsured adults who can’t otherwise qualify because they make too much money. The measure unveiled Tuesday largely follows a 2017 bill that petered out. Senate Republicans remain strongly opposed to expansion implemented through the 2010 federal health care law. But this year’s proposal could get more

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serious attention because expansion supporter Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper now has more negotiating power after his party gained legislative seats in November. Chief bill sponsor Rep. Donny Lambeth (R-Forsyth) says the proposal could cover over 540,000 people, more than half of which don’t currently have coverage. Like the 2017 bill, enrollees would have to pay premiums and meet work requirements. Health care providers would pay the state’s program share.

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CHARLOTTE — Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Marcia Lee Kelly will serve as President and CEO for the 2020 National Convention in Charlotte. Kelly has worked on two presidential transition teams and three Republican National Conventions in Minneapolis, Tampa and Cleveland. In 2016, she served as director of operations where she managed overall logistics, a budget of $27 million and dozens of venues. Most recently, Kelly was the assistant to the president where she oversaw hundreds of personnel and was responsible for the day-to-day management and centralized operations efficiency across the executive office of the president. “Marcia’s extensive background in organizing events of this scale will

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Hellbender salamander doesn’t make cut for federal protection Buncombe County Federal officials have decided not to list the eastern hellbender salamander as an endangered species. Conservation groups disagree with the decision. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its decision last week saying most populations aren’t in danger of extinction. Environmental groups say the species has been imperiled by pollution and habitat destruction. The salamanders are listed on the state of North Carolina’s endangered species list as a species of special concern. AP

Ohio hiker dies in Great Smoky Mountains park Buncombe County Hypothermia killed an Ohio woman whose body was found at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park last year. A park spokeswoman said foul play isn’t suspected in the death of 53-year-old Mitzie Sue “Susan” Clements. Clements went missing while hiking with her daughter in September. Her body was found a week later in “incredibly thick” vegetation near the Appalachian Trail on the North Carolina-Tennessee border, about two miles from the Clingmans Dome parking area.

Cherokee County Gambling operations run by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in western North Carolina could soon let patrons bet on pro and college sporting events and off-track horse racing should legislation clearing a state Senate committee becomes law. The Senate Commerce Committee voted on Wednesday for the measure, which now heads to another Senate panel. Current law already lets the tribe offer live poker, slot machines and video-style games on tribal lands. The additional gambling could bring another $1 million annually to state government.

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W.Va. couple killed in fiery I-77 crash

Elon launches fundraising campaign Alamance County Elon University announced that it is in the public phase of Elon LEADS, a historic campaign with a goal of raising $250 million by May 31, 2022. The school said that more than half of the campaign will be dedicated to creating and supporting new scholarships. The university’s previous comprehensive campaign concluded in 2011 and raised a record total of $107.3 million. Trustees began the Elon LEADS planning phase in 2015.

Yadkin County Rick Lyn Stover, 62, and his wife Ramona Dawn Stover, 63, of Eleanor, W.Va., were killed while driving through Yadkin County. Their pickup truck was hit by a tractor trailer that failed to slow down for construction. The impact drove them into two other trucks in front of them. Two of the truck drivers were also hospitalized, but their injuries were not considered life-threatening. WXII

Sparta woman killed, man charged in fatal Virginia crash Allegheny County Clinton J. McDonald of Sparta was the driver in a fatal crash in Grayson County, Va., on Friday. McDonald ran off the right side of the road on a curve, flipped and hit a tree. The 23-year-old was unhurt, but his passenger, 19-year-old Kimberly Rector, also of Sparta, was pronounced dead at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. WLOS

ensure Charlotte is our most successful convention yet,” said Chairwoman McDaniel. “I’m thrilled to have Marcia leading our team as we continue to celebrate President Trump’s America First momentum in the Queen City.” “I am thrilled to serve as President and CEO of the Republican National Convention especially in Charlotte, which has so much to offer as our host city,” Kelly said. “Our team will work to plan and execute a national convention that will not only nominate President Trump and Vice President Pence, but also provide an unforgettable experience for our attendees.” The four-day event in Charlotte is expected to attract 50,000 visitors including 15,000 credentialed members of the media, host 1,200 individual events, and will be watched by an estimated 32 million viewers through live broadcasts.

Driver flees from cops on wrong side of road

28 tons of hot stuffed sandwiches recalled

Carteret County Trevor Tyrode Wallace of Summerville, S.C., allegedly led deputies on a chase down the wrong side of the highway through several counties. The 20-year-old was arrested on multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon on a government official. Authorities say deputies received a call early Sunday about a car speeding on the wrong side of the road. The driver slowed down and tried to hit an Onslow County deputy’s cruiser. Sheriff’s deputies in Carteret County picked up the chase and deployed stop sticks to end the pursuit.

Onslow County Federal officials say that J & J Snack Foods Handhelds is recalling 28 tons of “hot stuffed sandwiches” across the nation. The Holly Ridge company is recalling 56,000 pounds of products made on two days in late February that could have “semi-transparent plastic” in them. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service warned consumers not to eat the pepperoni and hamand-cheese sandwiches that are sold in 9-ounce carton packages.

Grandfather wins $10 million in lottery

White tiger chokes on boneless meat

Granville County Theodore Duncan of Oxford won $10 million in the North Carolina Education Lottery. The 52-year-old says he plans to spoil his 12 grandchildren. He claimed his prize Thursday at the lottery’s headquarters in Raleigh. On Monday, he bought a Colossal Cash scratch-off ticket. He opted for a lump sum over payments and took home more than $4 million after taxes. Duncan was so shocked that he couldn’t drive. He had to have his brother come get him. The mechanic says he’s retiring and will buy a threebedroom house with a big pool.

Caswell County The Conservators Center near Burlington said says its 10-yearold white tiger choked to death on boneless meat last week. The tiger, named Arthur, began choking when staff was feeding it during a training session. The center said Arthur lost consciousness and that the staff “attempted everything possible” to revive him. Arthur was 3 months old when he arrived at the center in 2008. In December, 22-year-old Conservators Center intern Alexandra Black was fatally attacked by a lion.

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Mistrial results in life sentence for murder Pender County A mistrial has been declared in the sentencing hearing for 56-year-old James Bradley, who was found guilty of first-degree murder, meaning he will spend the rest of his life in prison. Bradley was convicted last week in the 2013 slaying of Elisha Tucker, whose body was found bound in duct tape and wrapped in trash bags in a shallow grave. But the jury deadlocked on Thursday despite deliberating over two days on Bradley’s sentence, meaning a life sentence was automatic.

Craven County New Bern is one of several locations that will be getting additional help at the DMV. North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles is adding 14 new driver’s license examiner graduates to its ranks as it tries to improve customer service. The graduates will join offices in Nags Head, Jacksonville, Wilmington, New Bern, Henderson, Raleigh, Oxford, FuquayVarina, Hickory, Aberdeen and Greenville starting Monday after graduating Friday. AP CC

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Modern monetary theory of the progressive uber-left Once the Hounds from Inflation Hell are unleashed, they destroy economies and take out the most vulnerable people first: the poor and the retired poor.

THE PROGRESSIVE uber-left is currently pushing Modern Monetary Theory, or MMT, which basically says budget deficits don’t matter and are actually beneficial to the economy. Therefore, elect them so they can run massive annual deficits and pay for Medicare for All among other centralized government programs they would control from Washington, D.C., and never worry about balancing budgets or paying down our national debt. MMT is another name for an early 20th century concept, chartalism, which viewed money as having value solely because the government entity that created it deemed it as having value, not as a spontaneous means of trade to replace basic barter between individuals. It fits the socialist view of governance that all power derives from bureaucrats running government who bestow benefits among the people since they know best how to spend your money, not you. Since all money is issued by the government, the government has a “monopoly” on all currency. All the government has to do is digitize more money supply through the Fed whenever bureaucrats in charge deem necessary, such as when the Fed expanded its balance sheet by $4 trillion during the 2008-09 crash. Government can issue more digitized debt at any time to push money into the economy and, through taxation, can take it out of the economy when inflation ticks up. Deborah Desouza, in a Feb. 28, 2019, article, explained MMT this way: “The central idea of MMT is that governments with a fiat currency system can and should print (or create with a few keystrokes in today’s digital age) as much money as they need to spend because they cannot go broke or be insolvent unless a political decision to do so is taken. “MMT theorists explain that debt is simply money the government put into the economy and didn’t tax back. They also argue that comparing a government’s budgets to that of an average household is a mistake.” If that is the case, why not run a $100 trillion national debt overnight and solve all the world’s ills with a Super Massive Omnibus Government Bill to Obliterate More Bills (SMOGBOMB)? Make every American citizen and noncitizen a billionaire by giving them newly digitized currency and all our troubles will go away forever.

If MMT is such a “great idea” that works, then why hasn’t every nation since 1900 adopted it already? The “only” thing MMT proponents hedge their bets on is the threat of inflation. If the government digitizes too much electronic currency and it chases too few workers or resources, then inflation can be ignited. They say higher taxation will take care of that by taking money out of a possibly overheating economy. Has anyone noticed “how easy” it is to tax an already over-taxed populace in America in the last 60 years? Taxpayers will resist and rebel at the ballot box whether there is a gold standard-backed currency or one created by bits and bytes. Eight hundred years of history have shown what happens when sovereign nations have put into practice what MMT or chartalism proposes. The Weimar Republic in Germany and the current socialist government of Venezuela are empirical points of reference refuting the claim that sovereign governments can spend all they want and not suffer the consequences of such massive fiscal mismanagement and financial folly. Once the Hounds from Inflation Hell are unleashed, they destroy economies and take out the most vulnerable people first: the poor and the retired poor. Inflation in the U.S. was 13.5% in 1980 when many boomers were in their first job looking to buy their first house with a 18.5% mortgage rate. It can happen again. It probably will. Perhaps you would like to take a spin on the President Bernie Sanders Magical Mystery Wheel of Fortune to find out if MMT works or not. Count us out.

GUEST OPINION | STACEY MATTHEWS

#MeToo claims against Joe Biden spark a much-needed ‘personal space’ debate

You don’t sniff a stranger unless you’re a dog

HER ACCOUNT WAS RIVETING. Lucy Flores, a former Nevada assemblywoman and lieutenant governor nominee, wrote that during a 2014 campaign rally Joe Biden inappropriately touched her. “As I was taking deep breaths and preparing myself to make my case to the crowd, I felt two hands on my shoulders. I froze,” she said in a piece written for The Cut. “Why is the Vice-President of the United States touching me?” She says she was stunned, confused. “I felt him get closer to me from behind. He leaned further in and inhaled my hair. He proceeded to plant a big slow kiss on the back of my head.” Flores was the first woman to talk publicly about something that has been an open secret in Washington, D.C., political and media circles for years: Joe Biden is that creepy uncle who makes some women uncomfortable in his presence. That Flores is a Democrat seemed to lend credence to her allegations. How could she be motivated by partisanship if she and Biden were in the same party? Shortly thereafter, though, Biden-loyal Democrats came after her in ways that would have been widely condemned if they had been Republicans: Flores was a staunch supporter of Sen. Bernie Sanders’s 2016 campaign. Pictures also surfaced of her embracing other Democrats. Critics insisted this was a conveniently timed political hit, but in the days that followed, more women stepped forward with similar accounts. Biden made a speech and tweeted a video in which he sort of addressed the allegations. In none of them did he apologize. Some argue that because the allegations don’t rise to the level of sexual harassment or assault they shouldn’t be a part of the #MeToo conversation. And because of the anecdotal experiences recounted by some high-profile Democratic and Republican women of what they describe as Biden’s kindness toward them in the past, some say we should dismiss the allegations as misunderstandings and move on.

No. There’s not a woman in America who hasn’t experienced what Flores and others say they went through. The handsy aspects. The invasion of personal space. Feeling a co-worker’s breath on your hair, neck or cheek as they unexpectedly lean in closer. I was born and raised in the South, and here we are molded almost from birth to be huggers, affectionate toward others. Even strangers. My mother describes me as a “serial hugger” (she trained me well). But even in places where showing affection is the norm, the usual boundaries should still apply. The hug should be casual, very brief, and not too close if toward a stranger. If hugging a friend, the boundaries will vary depending on the relationship. If in social situations a person makes you feel uncomfortable, keep a safe distance. If you’re in the workplace, nix hugging colleagues altogether as a general rule (with exceptions, like in response to a death in the family) and instead shake their hand or give them and benign pat on the shoulder for encouragement. People value their personal space and generally don’t appreciate someone infringing on it, especially not in the disturbing manner described by Flores. “You don’t sniff a stranger unless you’re a dog,” Geraldo Rivera recently said. The Joe Bidens of the world should take this advice. There is a big difference between a casual hug and shoulder-rubbing, hair-smelling, a lingering touch, and hovering too close. Yes, these accusations should be part of the #MeToo conversation. Because Biden’s is the type of inappropriate behavior that women most often deal with but rarely complain about because they don’t want to be seen as being combative or disruptive to the team. This issue deserves the sunlight it has been given and should not be swept under the rug in the name of political expedience. Stacey Matthews is a veteran blogger who has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah and is a regular contributor to Red State and Legal Insurrection.

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NUMBER OF THE DAY | SCOTT RASMUSSEN

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DURING THE FIRST FIVE fiscal months of 2019, the federal government spent $1.8 trillion. Even after the numbers are adjusted for inflation, that’s the highest total in a decade. Ten years ago, the federal spending totals were inflated because of the bank bailouts. Other than that one exception, the federal government is now spending more money than at any point in its history. The Trump administration budget projects that federal spending for all of 2019 will reach

a record high and top $4.5 trillion for the first time ever. The previous record was set in 2009, a year that included both the bank bailouts and the Obama stimulus package. After being adjusted for inflation, this year’s spending is projected to be 9% higher than in 2009. Scott Rasmussen’s Number of the Day explores interesting and newsworthy topics at the intersection of culture, politics and technology for Ballotpedia.

GUEST OPINION | MICHAEL BARONE

Will black voters keep Democrats from going too far to the left?

Black voters are generally more religious than whites, and much more than white liberals.

WHICH OF THE TWO DOZEN or so Democratic presidential candidates is going to carry black voters next year? The answer to that question is likely to be identical to the answer to the question “Which candidate is going to be the Democratic nominee, and maybe the president?” For years, black Americans have cast about one out of four votes in Democratic primaries. In 2016, they cast 71% of Democratic primary votes in Mississippi, 61% in South Carolina, 54% in Alabama, 51% in Georgia, 46% in Maryland, 32% in North Carolina and Tennessee, and 20%28% in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Virginia, New York, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. Near-unanimous black support helped nominate and elect the last three Democratic presidents — Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. It’s near-unanimous because black voters have tended to vote solidly for one candidate over another in the primaries, even against alternatives with serious claims on their support. Such solidarity in voting makes sense for people identifying as part of a distinct group suffering discrimination. For years, political reporters have listened as black preachers, avoiding outright endorsements, called for “unity.” Their congregations understood what they meant. Blacks have voted 85% or more Democratic in every presidential election since 1964; as well as in primaries for Jimmy Carter over Ted Kennedy in 1980; for Jesse Jackson in 1984 and 1988; for Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton in 2008; and for Clinton over Bernie Sanders in 2016. If the impulse toward solidarity prevails again in 2020, it’s not clear who will benefit. Joe Biden, after eight years as the faithful vice president to the nation’s first black president, leads among black voters in current polls. But will he run? The two candidates with African ancestry, Kamala Harris and Cory Booker, have background atypical of descendants of antebellum American slaves. Harris’ father is from Jamaica, and Booker grew up in an affluent black suburb in New Jersey. But then Obama’s background was even more atypical: How many Americans grew up in Indonesia? Plus, there are signs that black voters may not be behaving as monolithically as they used to. Exit polls in the 2016 Democratic presidential primaries showed them favoring Clinton pretty unanimously in the South, giving Sanders only 6%-19% in former Confederate states. But in New York, Pennsylvania, five Great Lakes states

and Missouri, Sanders got between 26%-32%; he carried three of them and came within 2 points of carrying two more. Chicago’s mayoral election is another example of waning black solidarity. Although last Tuesday’s runoff was a contest between two black women, neither had carried the city’s 19 predominantly black wards in the ninecandidate Feb. 26 initial primary. Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot’s electoral base was whites in upscale Lakefront wards, and her appeal was not connected to race but a lack of entanglement with corruption-tinged insiders. Interestingly, even on race-related issues, white college graduates, not blacks, are now the most liberal segment of the Democratic electorate. As New York Times blogger Thomas Edsall notes, more white liberals (79%) than blacks (60%) believe that racial discrimination is the main reason many blacks can’t get ahead. Fully 32% of blacks say blacks who don’t are mostly responsible for that. Black voters are generally more religious than whites, and much more than white liberals; they cast the deciding votes against same-sex marriage in California in 2008 and opposed it in North Carolina in 2012, changing their minds only after then-President Barack Obama endorsed it a day later. Indeed, blacks make up a large share of the diminishing number of Democratic primary voters labeling themselves as moderate or conservative. Black Democrats seem less likely than white college-graduate liberals to support, and to identify as litmus tests, positions unpopular with most general election voters, like openborder immigration, ninth-month abortions and the Green New Deal. Perhaps they will prevent “woke” white college graduates — and a press almost entirely made up of this demographic — from pulling the party too far to the left to defeat a Republican incumbent whose job approval seems stuck around 45%. Or perhaps not. The Democratic Party, from its Jacksonian foundation in 1832, has always been a coalition of out-groups, of people not considered typical Americans. At their best, they’re a triumphant majority. At their worst, they’re a disorderly rabble. Which will they be in 2020? Black voters will have a big say in that. 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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Chicago Mayor-elect Lori Lightfoot smiles during a press conference at the Rainbow PUSH organization, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Chicago.

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Millennials for socialism IF ONE needed evidence of the gross ignorance of millennials, and their teachers and college professors, it’s their solid support for socialism and socialist presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders. Socialism has produced tragedy wherever it has been implemented. Last year marked the 40th anniversary of nearly 1,000 Americans perishing in a mass suicide/murder in the jungles of Guyana. Just as Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez see socialism as mankind’s salvation, so, too, did the Rev. Jim Jones, who told his followers, “God is Socialism, and I am Principle Socialism, and that’s what makes me God.” Perhaps the most disastrous failing of our educational system and the news media is that people are neither required nor encouraged to test ideas against facts. The promises of socialism sound wonderful and caring, but in reality, wherever it has been tried, it has been a true disaster. Let’s examine the history of socialism. During the first three decades of the 20th century, Argentina was one of the world’s 10 richest nations. It was ahead of Canada and Australia in total and per capita income. After Juan Peron’s ideas, captured in his economic creed that he called “national socialism,” became a part of Argentina’s life, the country fell into economic chaos. Today it has fallen to 25th in terms of GDP. Nicolas Maduro, an avowed socialist, has turned oil-rich Venezuela into a place where there are shortages of everything from toilet paper to beer, where electricity keeps shutting down, and where there are long lines of people hoping to get food. Some people are eating their pets and feeding their children from garbage bins. Socialism has crippled Venezuela’s once-thriving economy. Today, Venezuela is among the world’s most tragically poor countries. Socialism can be tested by doing a few side-by-side country comparisons. After Germany’s defeat in WWII, it was divided into socialist East Germany and capitalist West Germany. West Germans had far greater income, wealth and human rights protections. In large numbers, East Germans tried to flee to West Germany, so much so that the East German government set up deadly mines and other traps to prevent escape. Few, if any, West Germans tried to flee to East Germany, and the West German government spent no resources preventing its citizens from leaving. Then there’s North Korea and South Korea. North Korea’s nominal per capita GDP is only 3.6 percent of South Korea’s nominal per capita GDP of $23,838. There are few human rights protections for North Koreans. North Korea, like East Germany, has set up deadly mines and other traps to prevent its citizens from escaping. The key features of a free market system are private property rights and private ownership of the means of production. By contrast, socialist systems feature severely limited private property rights and government ownership or control of the means of production. There has never been a purely free market economic system, just as there has never been a purely socialist/communist system. Let’s do an experiment. First, rank countries according to whether they are closer to the free market or the communist end of the economic spectrum. Then, rank countries according to per capita gross domestic product. Finally, rank countries according to Freedom House’s “Freedom in the World” report. Here’s our finding: People who live in countries closer to the free market end of the economic spectrum not only have far greater income and wealth than people who live in countries toward the communist end; they also enjoy far greater human rights protections. Moreover, it’s the socialist nations that have murdered tens of millions of their own citizens such as the case with the former USSR and China. Sanders and other socialists hold Denmark as their dream, but Prime Minister Lars Lekke Rasmussen said: “I know that some people in the U.S. associate the Nordic model with some sort of socialism. Therefore I would like to make one thing clear. Denmark is far from a socialist planned economy. Denmark is a market economy.” Scandinavian socialism is a myth. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

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NATION & WORLD Huffman, 12 other parents to plead guilty in college scheme By Alanna Durkin Richer The Associated Press BOSTON — “Desperate Housewives” star Felicity Huffman and a dozen other prominent parents have agreed to plead guilty in the college admissions bribery scam that ensnared wealthy families and athletic coaches at some of the nation’s most selective universities, federal authorities said Monday. The actress and the other parents were charged last month in the scheme, which authorities say involved rigging standardized test scores and bribing coaches at such prestigious schools as Yale and Georgetown. Huffman, 56, was accused of paying a consultant $15,000 disguised as a charitable donation to boost her daughter’s SAT score. Authorities say the actress also discussed going through with the same plan for her younger daughter but ultimately decided not to. She will plead guilty to a single charge of conspiracy and fraud, according to court documents. Those charges are punishable by up to 20 years in prison, but the plea agreement indicates prosecutors will seek a sentence of four to 10 months. Experts have said they expect some parents will avoid prison time if they quickly accept responsibility. All of the defendants will have to return to Boston to enter formal guilty pleas, but no new court dates were set. Other parents charged in the scheme include prominent figures in law, finance, fashion, the food and beverage industry and other fields. It’s the biggest college admissions case ever prosecuted by the Justice Department. The scandal embroiled elite universities across the country and laid bare the lengths to which status-seeking parents will go to secure their children a coveted spot. The consultant, Rick Singer, met with Huffman and her husband, 69-year-old actor William H. Macy, at their Los Angeles home and explained to them that he “controlled” a testing center and could have somebody secretly change their daughter’s answers, authorities said. Singer told investigators Huffman and her husband agreed to the plan. Macy was not charged. Authorities have not said why. In a statement offering her first public comments since her arrest, Huffman apologized, took responsibility for her actions and said she would accept the consequences. “My daughter knew absolutely nothing about my actions, and in my misguided and profound-

In this April 3, 2019 file photo, actress Lori Loughlin, front, and husband, clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, left, depart federal court in Boston.

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ly wrong way, I have betrayed her. This transgression toward her and the public I will carry for the rest of my life. My desire to help my daughter is no excuse to break the law or engage in dishonesty,” she said. The streaming service Netflix said Monday that the April 26 release date of a film starring Huffman, called “Otherhood,” will be moved with a new release date to be determined. Michael Center, the former men’s tennis coach at the University of Texas at Austin, has also agreed to plead guilty, prosecutors said Monday. Center was accused of accepting nearly $100,000 to help a non-tennis playing applicant get admitted as a recruit. California real estate developer Bruce Isackson and his wife, Davina Isackson, who are pleading guilty to participating in both the athletic recruitment and exam rigging schemes, are cooperating with prosecutors for a chance at a lighter sentence. “We have worked cooperatively with the prosecutors and will continue to do so as we take full responsibility for our bad judgment,” they said in a statement. Actress Lori Loughlin, who played Aunt Becky on the sitcom “Full House,” and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, are charged with paying $500,000 in bribes to get their two daughters admitted to the University of Southern California as rowing recruits, even though neither participated in the sport. They were not among those who agreed to plead guilty, and they have not publicly addressed the allegations. Loughlin and Giannulli may be hoping they can get a better deal once the media attention dies down, said former prosecutor Adam Citron. They are also accused of paying much more than Huffman and some other parents, which would call for stiffer penalties under the sentencing guidelines.

Prosecutors “are likely trying to hold her out as an example, so I would assume the plea deal was not the same plea deal as the other defendants,” said Citron, an attorney at New York’s Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP. Singer, the consultant, pleaded guilty to charges including racketeering conspiracy on March 12, the same day the allegations against the parents and coaches were made public in the socalled Operations Varsity Blues investigation. Singer secretly recorded his conversations with the parents, helping to build the case against them, after agreeing to work with investigators in the hopes of getting a lesser sentence. Several coaches have also been charged, including longtime tennis coach Gordon Ernst who’s accused of getting $2.7 million in bribes to designate at least 12 applicants as recruits to Georgetown. Ernst, who was also the personal tennis coach for former first lady Michelle Obama and her daughters, and other coaches have pleaded not guilty. Former Yale University women’s soccer coach Rudy Meredith has pleaded guilty to accepting bribes to help students get admitted and has been cooperating with authorities. Stanford’s former sailing coach John Vandemoer also pleaded guilty to accepting $270,000 in contributions to the program for agreeing to recommend two prospective students for admission. Stanford University expelled a student who lied about her sailing credentials in her application, which was linked to the scandal. The university quietly announced it had rescinded the student’s admission in a short statement posted on its website April 2 after determining “some of the material in the student’s application is false.” University officials previously said the student was admitted without the recommendation of Vandemoer.

Facebook, Google face widening crackdown over online content By Danica Kirka The Associated Press LONDON — Tech giants like Facebook and Google came under increasing pressure in Europe on Monday when countries proposed stricter rules to force them to block extreme material such as terrorist propaganda and child porn. Britain called for a first-of-itskind watchdog for social media that could fine executives and even ban companies. And a European Union parliamentary committee approved a bill giving internet companies an hour to remove terror-related material or face fines that could reach into the billions. Opponents warned the British and EU measures could stifle innovation and strengthen the dominance of technology giants because smaller companies won’t have the money to comply. That, in turn, could turn Google and Facebook into the web’s censors, they said. The push to make the big companies responsible for the torrent of material they carry has largely been driven by Europeans. But it picked up momentum after the March 15 mosque shootings in New Zealand that killed 50 people and were livestreamed for 17 minutes. Facebook said it removed 1.5 million videos of the attacks in the 24 hours afterward. The U.S., where government action is constrained by the First Amendment right to free speech and freedom of the press, has taken a more hands-off approach, though on Tuesday, a House committee will press Google and Facebook executives on whether they are doing enough to curb the spread of hate crimes and white nationalism. Australia last week made it a crime for social media platforms not to quickly remove “abhorrent violent material.” The offense would be punishable by three years in prison and a fine of 10.5 million Australian dollars ($7.5 million), or 10 percent of the platform’s annual revenue, whichever is larger. New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner wants his country to so the same. The British plan would require social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter to protect people who use their sites from “harmful content.” The plan, which includes the creation of an independent regulator funded by a tax on internet companies, will be subject to public comment for three months before the government publishes draft legislation. “No one in the world has done this before, and it’s important that

we get it right,” Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright told the BBC. Britain will consider imposing financial penalties similar to those under the EU’s online data privacy law, which permits fines of up to 4 percent of a company’s annual worldwide revenue, Wright said. In extreme cases, the government may also seek to fine individual company directors and prevent companies from operating in Britain. Under the EU legislation that cleared an initial hurdle in Brussels, any internet companies that fail to remove terrorist content within an hour of being notified by authorities would face similar 4 percent penalties. EU authorities came up with the idea last year after attacks highlighted the growing trend of online radicalization. The bill would apply to companies providing services to EU citizens, whether or not those businesses are based in the EU’s 28 member countries. It still needs further approval, including from the full European Parliament. It faces heavy opposition from digital rights organizations, tech industry groups and some lawmakers, who said the 60-minute deadline is impractical and would lead companies to go too far and remove even lawful material. Opponents said the measure also places a bigger burden on smaller internet companies than on giants like Facebook and Google, which already have automated content filters. To help smaller web companies, the bill was modified to give them an extra 12 hours for their first offense, a measure opponents said didn’t go far enough. Mark Skilton, a professor at England’s Warwick Business School, urged regulators to pursue new methods such as artificial intelligence that could do a better job of tackling the problem. “Issuing large fines and hitting companies with bigger legal threats is taking a 20th-century bullwhip approach to a problem that requires a nuanced solution,” he said. “It needs machine learning tools to manage the 21st-century problems of the internet.” Wright said Britain’s proposed social-media regulator would be expected to take freedom of speech into account while trying to prevent harm. “What we’re talking about here is user-generated content, what people put online, and companies that facilitate access to that kind of material,” he said. “So this is not about journalism. This is about an unregulated space that we need to control better to keep people safer.”

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Captain Justin Williams has proven to be the leader the Hurricanes needed this season, but the 37-year-old winger also had his best statistical campaign in years, scoring 23 goals and ranking third on the team with 53 points.

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UVa tops Texas Tech for national title Minneapolis A year after they were dealt the biggest upset loss in NCAA Tournament history, the Virginia Cavaliers sit alone at the top of college basketball. Coach Tony Bennett’s squad fended off Texas Tech 85-77 in overtime, led by De’Andre Hunter’s career-high 27 points. Kyle Guy, named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player, added 24 points for the Cavaliers. The Red Raiders had five players in double digits and led 73-70 in overtime, but Virginia reeled off 11 straight points to take control.

Allen transferring from Nebraska to NC State Raleigh Thomas Allen, a former fourstar prospect from Garner who originally signed with the Wolfpack, has decided to transfer to NC State from Nebraska, he said Friday on Twitter. Allen averaged 8.7 points while shooting 36.4 percent from 3-point range in 29 games as a sophomore in 2018-19 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury. He entered the NCAA transfer portal on March 27, one day after Tim Miles was dismissed as coach of the Cornhuskers. Allen was released from his commitment with the Wolfpack after Mark Gottfried was fired in March 2017. He played two seasons at Nebraska.

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NC State running back Rhem charged with assault, suspended Raleigh NC State running back Damontay Rhem has been suspended after he was arrested Friday on assault charges. Rhem, 22, faces a charge of assault on a female. NC State athletic department spokesman Fred Demarest said in a statement that the school is aware of the charges and awaiting additional details. Rhem, a rising redshirt senior from Wendell who started his collegiate career at UNC Pembroke, is a former walk-on who was put on scholarship in 2018.

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True freshman Zonovan Knight (24) rushed for 139 yards on 17 carries, including a 73-yard touchdown run, to make a strong first impression during NC State’s spring game.

Spring welcomes college football back to NC NC State, Wake Forest and Duke all need questions answered at quarterback By Brett Friedlander North State Journal A FRONTRUNNER appears to have emerged in the crowded battle to replace Ryan Finley as NC State’s starting quarterback next season. But it was a young runner that stole the show at the Wolfpack’s annual Kay Yow Memorial spring football game Saturday. True freshman Zonovan Knight rushed for 139 yards on 17 carries, including an electrifying 73-yard touchdown burst, to make a strong case for playing time once State opens its 2019 season against East Carolina on Aug. 31. As for the quarterback competition, redshirt sophomore Matthew McKay moved to the top of the depth chart heading into the summer after a strong performance that earned praise from coach Dave Doeren — whose team was one of three in the state to wrap up spring practice with an intrasquad scrimmage last weekend. “He’s comfortable, that’s the easiest thing to see,” Doeren said of the only quarterback on his roster that has taken a snap in an actual college game. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Raleigh native saw mop-up duty in five games last season. “He’s not pressing. He’s been through this. As a backup, he took a ton of reps last year, so he has just been more comfortable. The other guys have got to catch up because they are not as comfortable.” McKay completed 14 of his 24 passes for 182 yards on Saturday while leading his team on two scoring drives. The first ended with a 7-yard touchdown run by the versatile quarterback, set up by a 40-yard

completion to C.J. Riley, State’s most experienced returning receiver. The second resulted in a 14-yard scoring strike to tight end Cary Angeline. Redshirt freshman Devin Leary also led two scoring drives while going 12 of 23 for 104 yards and JUCO transfer Bailey Hockman was 12 for 23 with 135. Both threw touchdown passes. Micah Leon and Ty Evans also played, but only in limited role. How seriously each is able to contend for playing time in the fall will depend on the work and improvement they make during offseason workouts. Then again, as Doeren pointed out, the same can be said for virtually everyone on the roster as the Wolfpack looks to fill several gaping holes on both sides of the ball. “We have a lot of work to do,” the State coach said. “We have 10 seniors, so we are young. It is hard to get these guys better without repping them and practicing them, so more than anything we have just got to get guys healthy. Guys that took 15 practices worth of work are going to be a lot better than guys who didn’t. We need to have a productive summer.” Among those getting those 15 practices worth of work are several incoming freshmen that enrolled early. Of them, 320-pound defensive lineman Joshua Harris from Roxboro had one of the most impressive performances with seven tackles, including one for a loss. Cornerback Shyheim Battle also had seven tackles and a TFL for the defense. Offensively, the breakout star was Knight, a 6-foot, 190-pound graduate of Southern Nash High School who evoked comparisons to former Wolfpack star and current Indianapolis Colt Nyheim Hines. See FOOTBALL, page B3

Carolina, back in the playoffs for the first time in a decade, faces the Capitals in Round 1 starting on Thursday By Cory Lavalette North State Journal RALEIGH — Coach Rod Brind’Amour and captain Justin Williams delivered on their main promise this season: make the Carolina Hurricanes relevant again. But that goal along with one to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2009 were not the ceiling the team’s two leaders — who won a championship together as players with Carolina back in 2006 — had for the up-and-coming Hurricanes. First things first, the Hurricanes have to find a way past Washington. The first-round series, which opens with Games 1 & 2 in D.C. on Thursday and Saturday, respectively, will give Carolina a measuring stick for how far it has come, particularly since the Hurricanes went 0-3-1 against the Metropolitan Division champs during the regular season. “At the end of the series, you either really, really want to make them earn it,” captain Justin Williams said, “or you want to be able to push them out of it. ... At some point, somebody’s going to give and say it’s too hard, and we’ve got to make sure it’s not us.” Here’s a breakdown of the series and what to expect. Forwards The Capitals top line has two probable Hall of Famers in captain Alex Ovechkin and under appreciated center Nicklas Backstrom. On the other wing is Tom Wilson, arguably the most divisive player in the league given the four suspensions the league has handed him since the start of last season. The first goal will be to stop them. Washington still has lots of firepower beyond its best line. Evgeny Kuznetsov and Lars Eller make for a great pair of second- and third-line centers, and there’s speed and skill on the wings. The Hurricanes are much improved up front, especially since the acquisition of Nino Nieddereiter added even more goal scoring to a group that saw Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Teravainen take another step forward, and Andrei Svechnikov continue to emerge as a future star. Yet … “Playoff time, it always seems to be some unsung guys that you don’t think about that happen to step up, and we’re going to need that,” Brind’Amour said. Still, the Caps have been good a long time for a reason. Edge: Washington Defense Brind’Amour said the team is hoping Calvin de Haan will play at some point in the series, and not having him is a loss. The Capitals, however, will be without Michal Kempny for the postseason afSee HURRICANES, page B2

“It’s been our goal to get there all three years, but now we made it. Obviously, it feels nice, but we’re not done here.” Sebastian Aho, Hurricanes center

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TRENDING

Kevin O’Connell: The 30-year-old Cary golfer will play at the Masters in Augusta, Ga., this week. He qualified for the year’s first major by winning the U.S. MidAmateur Championship at Charlotte Country Club last September. O’Connell, a UNC graduate, had planned to play professionally in Europe this season, but his win at the Mid-Am gave him a spot in both the Masters and the U.S. Open — as long as he stayed an amateur. Sports Illustrated ranked O’Connell 83rd out of 87 golfers in the tournament. Mike Young: The former Wofford basketball coach has been hired by Virginia Tech to replace Buzz Williams. The school introduced Young on Monday, five days after Williams left for Texas A&M. Young, 55, spent the past 30 seasons at Wofford, the last 17 as head coach, and turned the Terriers into a Southern Conference power. He compiled a 299-244 record and was selected as the conference Coach of the Year honors four times, including this season. Joel Quenneville: The three-time Stanley Cup-winning coach is headed to Florida. Quenneville, second on the NHL’s all-time victory list, was hired Monday to coach the Panthers. Florida general manager Dave Tallon hired Quenneville in Chicago in 2008, and the coach won three Stanley Cups in a six-year span. Tallon wasn’t there for those Chicago titles — he was dismissed less than a year after hiring Quenneville. Quenneville, fired in February by the Blackhawks, replaces Bob Boughner, who was axed by the Panthers on Sunday.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

NBA

The Charlotte Hornets — who beat Detroit Sunday to stay in the playoff race — is one game behind the Pistons for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Charlotte played Cleveland Tuesday night and then host Orlando in the regular season finale Wednesday. Detroit was also scheduled for a game Tuesday (home against Memphis) and then plays the league-worst Knicks on Wednesday in New York. The Hornets hold the tiebreaker courtesy of their four-game sweep of the Pistons in the season series.

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“We’re in! We’re in! Yes! Yes! Woo!” Hurricanes goaltender Petr Mrazek in a bench interview after the team clinched a playoff spot.

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WRESTLING

RUNNING

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“I was going to wreck him.”

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The Boston Marathon is adding three new para athlete divisions in 2020. Starting next year, the race will award titles — and prize money — in three divisions, recognizing not just the wheelchair racers who have been an official part of the race for four decades but also ambulatory runners who are visually impaired or amputees.

MLB

Driver Kurt Busch on brother Kyle Busch, who beat Kyle for the win at Bristol on Sunday.

The East Carolina’s women’s tennis team extended its winning streak to 20 in a row as the Pirates swept Richmond 4-0 on Saturday afternoon. The Pirates (20-2) have won 20 games in a single season for the first time in program history, having topped out at 19 victories in both the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

Wrestler Bret “The Hitman” Hart was tackled by a spectator Saturday while he was giving a speech during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The attacker was promptly subdued by several people, including other wrestlers, who came to Hart’s defense. Hart, 61, is OK.

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A beanball from Pittsburgh pitcher Chris Archer triggered a brawl between the Pirates and Reds benches Sunday, leading to the ejection of four players and Cincinnati manager David Bell. Reds second baseman Derek Dietrich admired a home run off Archer in the second inning, and two innings later the former Clayton High pitcher threw a 93 mph fastball behind Dietrich’s waist, triggering the melee.

er play — he’s lethal out there, specifically from the “Ovi spot” in the left circle. Edge: Washington

HURRICANES from page B1 ter he had surgery to repair a torn hamstring. He played well on the top pairing with John Carlson and logged more than 19 minutes a night this season, making him tough to replace. Throw in that Carolina still has Jaccob Slavin, Dougie Hamilton, Justin Faulk and Brett Pesce combining for nearly 88 minutes of ice time a night, and the Hurricanes hold a sizable advantage. Edge: Carolina

Intangibles

Goalies Braden Holtby led the Caps to the Stanley Cup, but last April it was Philipp Grubauer who started off for Washington in the first round. The champs needed two goalies, and Carolina certainly has two. While neither Petr Mrazek nor Curtis McElhinney have Holtby’s pedigree, the Hurricanes have leaned on both this season and reaped the benefits. Mrazek has had postseason success — despite being just 4-6 in 10 appearances, the Czech goalie has a career .931 postseason save percentage, 1.98 goals-against average and three shutouts. Holtby is still the more proven guy.

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Goalie Petr Mrazek and the Hurricanes will need to slow Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals’ high-powered attack to have a chance at beating the defending Stanley Cup champions in the first round. Edge: Washington Special Teams The special teams are pretty equal. The Capitals power play converts on 20.8 percent of its chances (12th in the NHL) and Carolina’s does at 17.8% (20th). The Hurri-

canes’ PK finished the regular season at 81.6% (eighth) compared to Washington’s killing off 78.9% of penalties (24th). Both teams are pretty top heavy on the power play, but the difference is one team has Ovechkin. It’s not an accident that 217 of his 658 career goals have come on the pow-

The NHL is a copycat league, and the impact Wilson had during Washington’s Cup run last season didn’t go unnoticed. That doesn’t mean Carolina added Micheal Ferland and Jordan Martinook because of Wilson’s impact — everyone knew the Hurricanes needed to get tougher — but it will a big subplot of this series. Throw in Brooks Orpik — still booed in Raleigh for breaking Erik Cole’s neck on a check from behind in 2006 when he was with the Penguins — and emotions could run high. The two captains don’t ever back down — Ovechkin is more of

a wrecking ball, Williams a pesky and crafty assassin — and may have extra ammunition against each other as former teammates. Both coaches are rookies and former players, but Brind’Amour deserves the “been there, done that” advantage over Todd Reirden. Edge: Even Prediction Not many teams get on the upswing and storm the Stanley Cup Playoffs in Year 1. This feels like the type of series that could swing on one big hit or clutch goal. I truly believe Carolina could pull off a stunner, but logic says the Capitals will be too much. The Hurricanes, however, will take enough of a bite out of Washington to assist in derailing the repeat train. Series: Washington in 7

Round 1: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Washington Capitals Game 1: Game 2: Game 3: Game 4: Game 5: Game 6: Game 7

Thursday, April 11 at Washington Saturday, April 13 at Washington Monday, April 15 at Carolina Thursday, April 18 at Carolina Saturday, April 20 at Washington* Monday, April 22 at Carolina* Wednesday, April 24 at Washington*

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Czech imports add international flavor to NC State’s baseball roster Freshmen Vojtech Mensik and Marek Chlup are adjusting to the skill and style of the U.S. game By Brett Friedlander North State Journal RALEIGH — Baseball, as explained by Nuke LaLoosh in the movie “Bull Durham,” is a simple game. You throw the ball, you catch the ball, you hit the ball. It’s the same no matter where the sport is played, be it Yankee Stadium, NC State’s Doak Field or a random diamond somewhere in the Czech Republic. No one knows that better than Vojtech Mensik and Marek Chlup. While most youngsters their age were honing their soccer or hockey skills, the Czech mates were spending their summers playing a game as foreign in their home country as they are now as residents of the United States. And yet despite their nontraditional baseball backgrounds, both are still good enough to have caught the eye of State coach Elliott Avent and become contributors to a Wolfpack team currently ranked among the top five in the nation. “The level and approach to baseball here is so different,” said Mensik, whose first name is pronounced Woy-teh. “We don’t have anything like school teams back in Czech Republic. The (velocity) and the quality of pitching is also different. It’s been an adjustment, but it’s just baseball.” Mensik has gotten the most playing time of the pair, seeing action in 29 of his team’s 33 games while earning 25 starts at third base heading into Wednesday’s nonconference showdown with Coastal Carolina. A skilled defensive player, the 20-year-old freshman has also

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NC State freshman Vojtech Mensik has started at third base in 25 of the Wolfpack’s first 33 games this season.

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Marek Chlup hasn’t played much in his freshman season, but he did showcase his power with a home run in one of his 15 at-bats. held his own at the plate by hitting .272 with four doubles, two homers, 14 RBI and a team-leading seven stolen bases. Chlup, also a freshman, has made just 15 plate appearances in nine games — mostly as a pinch hitter — as he waits to crack the lineup in an outfield loaded with veteran talent. But one of his three hits thus far was a home run, providing a brief glimpse of the power purported to be his biggest asset. As unlikely as their story might be, Mensik and Chlup are nothing like the two converted cricket bowlers from India that came to this country as a publicity stunt a few years ago in hopes of signing as pitchers with a major league team. Both are accomplished players

that have long dreamed of playing at the highest level in America. Chlup’s father, in fact, is a former player and coach who also served as a scout for the Seattle Mariners. Although baseball is a minor sport in the Czech Republic, the country does have a national team, at least one major domestic league and two baseball academies — in the capital city of Prague and in Menski’s hometown of Brno. “Soccer and hockey have a longer history here, but baseball is growing fast,” former national coach Mike Griffin said in an interview with Czech Radio. “There are a lot of opportunities internationally and young players see that there is a future in baseball.” While baseball lore is filled with

stories of coaches and scouts going to great lengths to seek out players capable of helping their clubs win championships, Avent didn’t have to leave his own home stadium to discover his two Czech imports. They actually came to him as members of the Czech national team, which played two fall exhibition games against the Wolfpack at Doak Field as part of a U.S. tour in 2017. “Before the NCAA let us play two games (against other college teams) during the fall season, you were allowed to schedule games with international teams,” Avent said. “When we played the Czech national team two falls ago, we saw these two players and we liked them a lot.”

Wake’s Kupcho makes history at Augusta College golf’s top women’s player rallied to win the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur

Neither Mensik nor Chlup had heard of NC State before that trip to Raleigh. But both were impressed enough with what they saw of the facilities, the coaching staff and the weather to jump at the opportunity when Avent approached them about playing for the Wolfpack. In an effort to help ease their transition to a new culture, team officials had student manager Cal Tomasic, an American of Czech descent, room with the international freshmen. Not that they really needed the help. “There’s not much of a difference in the culture,” said Chlup, who like Mensik learned English at an early age and speaks the language fluently. “Czech is more of a historic country, so there’s more history there. The biggest difference is the weather and the food.” Their transition on the field, despite appearances to the contrary, hasn’t been as seamless according to their coach. “Both Vojtech and Marek had a great learning curve, because in a country where soccer and hockey are king, the velocity of fastballs and level of breaking balls they’re used to seeing weren’t up to what they’re facing here,” Avent said. “It seemingly looks like it’s come easy, but these two guys have worked as hard as any players I’ve ever had here.”

FOOTBALL from page B1 “I’ve been telling you he’s explosive, he’s smart, he’s hungry,” Doeren said. “He just needs to get in shape. He gives us what we had when Nyheim was here in the backfield. That’s a guy that can change the game if you miss him.” Wake Forest

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal AUGUSTA NATIONAL Golf Club has seen its share of legendary charges over the years. Arnold Palmer turned them into an art form during his heyday in the 1960s while Jack Nicklaus produced the most famous one in Masters history by making up five shots on the back nine in 1986 to win his record sixth green jacket at the age of 46. None of those charges, however, were as historic as the one Jennifer Kupcho pulled off on Saturday. The Wake Forest senior and reigning NCAA champion roared from behind by playing her final six holes in five-under par to earn victory in the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur. By doing so, she etched her name in the record books at the first female player to ever win a tournament at the storied course. “It’s always a great feeling to win,” said Kupcho, whose final round 67 gave her a three-day total of 206 — 10-under par and four shots better than runner-up Maria Fassi of Arkansas. “But I think to win at Augusta National, just to get to walk the fairways and walk up 18 with as many fans as there were, it’s an experience like none other.” Kupcho, the No. 1 ranked women’s amateur in the country, led after each of the first two rounds. But her chances at going wire-to-wire took a turn for the worse when she suffered a migraine while waiting to hit her tee shot on the par-5 eighth hole. In addition to the pain, she also suffered from blurred vision that made it difficult to line up her putts. By the time she began to see things clearly again, she was almost all the way around Amen Corner and two shots behind Fassi, her playing partner. That’s when her charge went into full gear, starting with an approach to the iconic 13th green she called “one of the best shots I’ve ever hit.” It was a 211-yard 3-hybrid that landed 5 feet from the hole. She

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Jennifer Kupcho celebrates after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to win the Augusta National Women’s Amateur golf tournament Saturday in Augusta, Ga. made the putt for the only eagle of the tournament and never looked back. “She’s not afraid to be great,” runner-up Fassi said. “And that’s what makes her great.” Kupcho made birdies at 15 and 16 before finishing with a flourish by sinking a 20-foot putt for another birdie on an 18th green surrounded by a large gallery that included Hall of Famers Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam. “I found a new gear,” Kupcho said. “I think after I got through the migraine, it was kind of smooth sailing from there. I really knew that I was going to get my vision back. I knew I was going to be able to make some shots and rely on my caddie to help me read the greens.” The 21-year-old Colorado native called her victory at Augusta the most meaningful of her young career, which is saying something considering the impressive resume she’s already compiled. It’s a win that would never have happened had she not chosen to put what promises to be a lucrative professional career on hold to return to school for her senior

“But I think to win at Augusta National, just to get to walk the fairways and walk up 18 with as many fans as there were, it’s an experience like none other.” Jennifer Kupcho, Wake Forest golfer year. She doesn’t plan to turn pro until after she tries to defend her national title at the NCAA championships in Fayetteville, Ark., next month. “I just wanted to go back to Wake Forest and get my degree,” she said. “Along with that, my team has always been great to me and I know that I definitely set a good example to them. I know that they will definitely follow in my footsteps. To compete alongside them, I wouldn’t want to leave them halfway through the season.”

Kupcho’s loyalty to her teammates was reciprocated last weekend by her fellow Deacons, who followed her around Augusta National offering their support and encouragement. “I knew they were all coming and I knew it was going to be a team experience,” she said. “I know no matter what, they always have my back.” The fact that they were all there to celebrate women’s golf at a club that only admitted its first female members less than a decade ago made the occasion all the more significant. It was a historic event that, fittingly, began with Kupcho hitting the first shot ever taken in competition by a woman at Augusta National and ended with her making the final putt to join the likes of Nicklaus, Palmer, Player, Watson and Woods as a winner there. “For me to hit the first tee shot of the tournament, just to open it up, was a great honor to be able to do that,” she said. “Then to be able to hit the last putt and to win, it’s just amazing. It’s an amazing feeling.”

The Deacons were much better on offense than defense last season, and if Saturday’s Gold-Black Game is any indication, things haven’t changed much. With experienced quarterbacks Sam Hartman and Jamie Newman both playing well, Wake’s offense defeated its defense 55-45 under a specialized scoring system instituted by coach Dave Clawson. The offense was able to score points by gaining a first down or executing a play of 25 or more yards along with the standard points for a touchdown, extra point and field goal. The defense accumulated points for each turnover, drive stop, forced fumble and stopping a drive inside the 40-yard line. Newman, who finished the year as the starter, completed 15 of 18 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns while Hartman, the starter before suffering a season-ending injury, was 8 of 11 for 47 yards. Newman was responsible for a handful of big plays — a 72-yard touchdown pass to redshirt freshman T.A. Perry, a 45-yard pass to Steve Claude and a 29-yard strike to Sage Surratt. The defense stopped eight drives and earned six points for a Kenneth Dicks III interception. Linebackers Chase Monroe and Ja’Cquez Williams tied for the team lead with seven tackles each. Duke Redshirt senior quarterback Quentin Harris, the heir apparent to departed starter Daniel Jones, rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another to highlight the Blue Devils’ annual Spring Showcases on Friday. Junior running back Brittain Brown was the top rusher in the 65play scrimmage with 51 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. Sophomore wide receiver Jake Bobo was the leading receiver with five catches for 31 yards, including an 8-yard score. Defensively, junior defensive end Victor Dimukeje recorded two tackles for loss and a pass breakup rising redshirt freshman Jeremiah Lewis intercepted a pass for the only turnover of the game.

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NC’s boys of summer are back on the diamond Veteran Bulls look for third straight championship Triple-A Durham is the class of N.C.’s ever-growing minor league scene By Shawn Krest North State Journal DURHAM — Fresh off of backto-back Governors’ Cup championships, the Durham Bulls open the season with a roster expected to contend for a threepeat this season. “I’ll tell you what,” pitcher Austin Pruitt said. “We won the Governors’ Cup last year, but I think this year’s team is a little bit better. There’s a lot of good players here. I don’t think there’s really any weaknesses. There are a lot of good arms in the bullpen, a lot of hitting. There’s more depth in the bullpen and all over, really. We have a lot of guys that have been here, were here last year, as well.”

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Brady Williams is in his first season as Durham Bulls manager. The Bulls feature many of the core players from last season’s title team, including team MVP Kean Wong and Tampa Bay’s Minor League Player of the Year, Nate Lowe. All told, 15 players who got rings as a member of last year’s Bulls open the season on this season’s roster, with at least four more on the injured list. Seven returning players also spent time on Tampa’s MLB roster last year. Returnees include infielder/outfielder Andrew Velazquez, who led the International League in stolen bases, outfielder Jason Coates, who hit 15 home runs, and MiLB Reliever of the Year award winner Colin Poche. The returning Bulls are bolstered by several promising callups from Double-A Montgomery. Infielder Mike Brousseau had 13 homers and 61 RBI for the Biscuits last year. Nick Solak hit 19 homers and led the Southern League in hits and on-base percentage. Outfielder Nathan Lukes hit .276. Perhaps the biggest promotion from Double-A is manager Brady Williams. The son of Jimy Williams, a 12year MLB manager with the Red Sox, Blue Jays and Astros, Brady replaces Jared Sandberg, who left for the Seattle Mariners’ staff after winning two titles in Durham. Williams managed the last five seasons in Montgomery, leading the Biscuits to three second-place finishes and four playoff appearances. “It’s exciting,” he said. “The expectations after what happened

Greensboro Grasshoppers

Affiliate and level: Colorado Rockies, Class A South Atlantic League

Affiliate and level: Pittsburgh Pirates, Class A South Atlantic League

Manager: Former Brewers and Mets catcher Robinson Cancel

Manager: Former Reds catcher Miguel Perez.

Best prospect: First baseman Grant Lavigne was the 42nd overall pick in the 2018 draft. He hit .350 with .996 OPS in Grand Junction last year and is the fifth-best prospect in the Rockies organization according to MLB.com. Outlook: There’s plenty to do in Asheville, but with a roster packed with top Rockies prospects, including pitchers Ryan Rolison, Riley Pint, Ryan Feltner and Mike Nikorak, as well as SS Terrin Vavra, OF Daniel Montano, C Willie MacIver and former Tar Heel Kyle Datres, the Tourists should be able to compete with the rest of the city’s attractions.

“I think we’re set up for success. I’m looking forward to watching these guys play.” Brady Williams, new Bulls manager

last year are pretty high — the group coming from Montgomery, making the playoffs last year with a good mix of young and veteran guys in the bullpen. I think we’re set up for success. I’m looking forward to watching these guys play.” Many of the current Bulls have played for Williams before on their way up the ladder. “I’m a big Brady guy,” Pruitt said. “He’s a super good dude. He’s definitely a player’s guy, but he’s pretty intense. You don’t see a lot of managers going out to coach third base, but he’s out there. The guy loves the game.” Williams isn’t concerned about making the jump to Triple-A. “It’s going to be a challenge for myself, learning to deal with older players, a guy who’s been up and down,” Williams said. “It’ll be a challenge for me, but it’s still baseball. It’s still the same game. We’re here to get better. There are things that players need to work on so when they go to the big leagues, they’ll stay there.” As usual, Durham also added plenty of veteran signees with big-league experience in the offseason, including pitcher Oliver Drake, who set an MLB record by playing for five teams last year — the Brewers, Indians, Angels, Blue Jays and Twins. Lefthander Ryan Merritt made a postseason start for the Indians a few years ago. Reliever Emilio Pagan appeared in 55 games for Oakland last year. Casey Sadler (Pittsburgh), Aaron Slegers (Minnesota) and Luis Santos (Toronto) also pitched in the bigs last season. Outfielder Jake Smolinski was also signed. The 30-year-old has more than 1,000 career pro games and spent time with Oakland last year. “That’s vital to the clubhouse,” Williams said. “Obviously, the professionalism of guys who have been in the big leagues, who are down here working on their craft, getting better, to get back.” “You look at Emilio Bonifacio,” Williams continued, talking about the former Braves middle infielder with more than 830 games of MLB experience, signed by the Bulls in the offseason. “There’s a guy who’s been around the major leagues a lot. There’s a way about him in the clubhouse — the way he leads by example, the way he talks to guys. It speaks volumes.” In addition to winning another title, the promise of a chance with the big-league club is a carrot for the Bulls players. On last season’s team, 19 of the 26 position players and 21 of the 29 pitchers saw time in the majors. “If the big-league team wasn’t where they’re at (packed with young players), there are a lot of good players here who could be in the big leagues if they were with another organization,” Williams said. “We’re happy they’re here.”

Asheville Tourists

Burlington Royals Affiliate and level: Kansas City Royals, Rookie advanced Appalachian League Manager: 11-year MLB catcher Chris Widger Best prospect: Reliever Janser Lara, the 30th-ranked prospect in the Royals organization, is slated to start the season in Burlington. Lara was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 and has hit 100 mph on the radar gun. Outlook: The team doesn’t start until midJune, when it will be stocked with some of Kansas City’s top picks in the 2019 draft. The Royals finished last in the Appy League in 2018 but will have a whole new roster this season.

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Kean Wong was the Bulls’ team MVP last season and returns to try to win a third ring in Durham.

Affiliate and level: Milwaukee Brewers, Class A advanced Carolina League Manager: Former Braves (and Durham Bulls) catcher Joe Ayrault Best prospect: Outfielder Tristen Lutz was the 34th overall pick in the 2017 draft and is the No. 4 prospect in the Brewers system. He had 13 homers and 63 RBI in Wisconsin last season. Outlook: The Mudcats finished in the middle of the Carolina League’s Southern Division in 2018 and lost top Brewers prospects infielder Keston Hiura and pitchers Trey Supak and Braden Webb, all promoted to higher levels in the organization. Still, the team boasts highly rated catchers Mario Feliciano and Payton Henry.

Best prospect: RHP Steven Jennings is the No. 13 prospect in the Pirates system. A second-rounder in 2017, he has four pitches that he blends well to go along with his 94mph fastball. Outlook: The Grasshoppers are in their first year with the Pirates after 16 as a Marlins affiliate. Pittsburgh hasn’t exactly rolled out the welcome mat. Other than Jennings, the only other top-30 prospect on the roster is outfielder Lolo Sanchez.

Hickory Crawdads Affiliate and level: Texas Rangers, Class A South Atlantic League Manager: Matt Hagen returns for his second year as Hickory skipper. Best prospect: The top prospect in the Rangers’ system begins the year in Hickory. RHP Hans Crouse, a 2017 second-rounder, has dominated the minors with his fastball and slider, posting a 1.93 ERA and striking out nearly a third of the batters he’s faced. Outlook: Hickory finished 17 games out last year but is packed with talent this season. In addition to Crouse, the Crawdads feature Texas’ No. 2 (outfielder Juan Pablo Martinez), No. 12 (infielder Chris Seise), No. 18 (infielder Jonathan Ornelas), No. 20 (catcher Sam Huff), No. 21 (3B Sherten Apostel) prospects.

Kannapolis Intimidators Affiliate and level: Chicago White Sox, Class A South Atlantic League Manager: Ryan Newman, son of MLB catcher Jeff, takes the helm of his sixth different White Sox minor league team. Best prospect: Outfielder Steele Walker has one of the great baseball names of all time. He’s also Chicago’s 11th-most promising prospect. A former outfield mate of Kyler Murray at Oklahoma, he’s a second-round draft pick. Outlook: With top prospects Bryce Bush, Lenyn Sosa and Luis Curbelo, the Kannapolis infield is, well, intimidating. So is the rotation, which will feature prospects Konnor Pilkington and Jonathan Stiever. The team should contend in the Sally League, assuming the talent doesn’t get promoted too quickly.

Winston-Salem Dash Down East Wood Ducks

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Hunter Wood was one of the 40 members of the Bulls who spent time in the big leagues last season.

Affiliate and level: Chicago White Sox, Class A advanced Carolina League

Affiliate and level: Texas Rangers, Class A advanced Carolina League

Manager: Former All-Star shortstop Omar Vizquel

Manager: Corey Ragsdale, who won a Sally League title in 2015 managing Hickory.

Best prospect: Outfielder Luis Robert is the No. 4 prospect in the White Sox system. He signed for $26 million out of Cuba and, with nine hits and three homers in his first 17 at-bats this season, may not be long for Winston-Salem before he’s promoted.

Best prospect: Infielder Anderson Tejada is the No. 4 prospect in the Texas system. He finished second in the Carolina League in total bases and fifth in homers with the Wood Ducks last year. He’ll try to convert to a switch hitter this season. Outlook: Down East finished down at the bottom of the Carolina League standings last year, but an infusion of talent should help. The Ducks have outfielders Bubba Thompson (No. 5) and Leody Taveras (6), pitcher Tyler Phillips (14), A.J. Alexy (20) and Demarcus Evans (24) and infielder Diosbel Arias (19), all highly ranked Texas prospects.

Outlook: More than half of Chicago’s top 30 prospects played in Winston-Salem for at least part of last season, as the Dash won the firstand second-half league titles and finished 30 games over .500. The team starts this year with just three — Robert, second baseman Nick Madrigal and pitcher Alec Hansen. While there are prospects on their way up the system, the Carolina League might take its revenge on the Dash in the early going.

Fayetteville Woodpeckers

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Affiliate and level: Houston Astros, Class A advanced Carolina League

Affiliate and level: Independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Manager: Jamie Keefe, but the big name on the coaching staff is former Cy Young winner Frank Viola, who will be pitching coach.

Manager: 15-year MLB second baseman Mark Grudzielanek

Manager: Nate Shaver doesn’t have much pro playing experience, but the first-year manager was a coach for Carolina League champion Buies Creek last year and has a doctorate degree.

Best prospect: RHP Dylan Cease is the No. 3 prospect in the White Sox system and has one of the top fastball/curve combinations in the minor leagues. He had the fifth-lowest opponent batting average and eighth-highest strikeout rate of all minor league pitchers last year.

Best prospect: RHP Bryan Abreu is the No. 8 prospect in the Houston system. He struck out 90 in 541/3 innings last year with a 1.49 ERA and features one of the best curves in the minors.

Outlook: The Knights look to end the Bulls’ domination of the I.L. South Division and field a team worthy of the downtown ballpark palace they play in. With veterans like Brandon Guyer and a bevy of prospects (catchers Zack Collins and Seby Zavala, pitchers Zack Burdi, Jordan Stephens, Spencer Adams) they might pull it off.

Outlook: Baseball returns to Fayetteville. After a very successful stint in Buies Creek, the Astros/Woodpeckers move to a brandnew stadium looking to defend their Carolina League title.

Charlotte Knights Affiliate and level: Chicago White Sox, Triple-A International League

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Michael Brosseau joins the Bulls after a successful 2018 season with Double-A Montgomery.

Mac James is part of the Bulls’ two-catcher tandem with Nick Ciuffo.

Best prospect: The biggest name on the roster is likely Dante Bichette Jr., son of the former AllStar and a former top pick of the Yankees. Outlook: The new independent league expansion team features several former MLB players including pitchers Vic Black (Mets) and Seth Maness (Royals) and infielders Hector Gomez (Brewers) and Tyler Ladendorf (A’s). There’s plenty of local talent, including NC State’s Brett Austin, ECU’s Maness and Seth Simmons, Campbell’s Matt Sergey, Asheville product Sam Runion and Apex’s Quincy Latimore.

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entertainment 25 years later, TCM still abides (so movie lovers pray) By Jake Coyle The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — There is always an asteroid, real or imagined, bearing down on Turner Classic Movies. Fears that something might befall the commercial-less bastion of classic Hollywood films aren’t always justified. But there’s an instinctual understanding that keeping anything good and pure alive in this dark, dark world is against the odds. By now, the hosts and executives of TCM are quite accustomed to fretful, agitated fans coming to them for reassurance that, yes, Turner Classic is OK, and, no, commercials aren’t coming. “I’ve had the good fortune to get to know Paul Thomas Anderson a little bit and let me just put it this way: He never asks how I’M doing,” says Ben Mankiewicz, who in 2003 became only the second TCM host after Robert Osborne. Almost everything in cable television and film has changed since Ted Turner launched the network in 1994. But through endless technological upheavals, four U.S. presidents and three Spider-men, Turner Classic humbly, persistently, improbably abides. On Sunday, TCM will turn 25, celebrating a quarter of a century as a lighthouse of classic cinema; a never-stopping, flickering beacon of Buster Keaton and Doris Day, Barbara Stanwyck and Ernst Lubitsch. “We view ourselves as the keeper of the flame,” says Jennifer Dorian, general manager of TCM. “We’re stronger than ever.” That will be good news to the TCM fans whose heart rates quickened after AT&amp;T’s takeover of Time Warner, which had bought Turner Broadcasting back in 1996. That led to restructuring, announced last month, that placed TCM in WarnerMedia’s “global kids and young adults” subdivision, along with Cartoon Network and Adult Swim. WarnerMedia also shut down TCM’s nascent streaming service, FilmStruck , last November after deeming it a “niche service.” WarnerMedia is to launch a larger streaming platform later this year. The demise of FilmStruck prompted an outcry from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan who petitioned WarnerMedia for its preservation. Some of the biggest names in Hollywood had TCM’s back. One privately told Mankiewicz: “If you think we’re mad about FilmStruck, wait ‘til you see what we do if anyone messes with the network.” Yet the shuttering of FilmStruck (its streaming partner, Criterion Collection , relaunched as a stand-alone service on Monday) reinforced concerns that amid all the juggling and bun-

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This image released by Turner Classic Movies shows Clark Gable, left, and Vivien Leigh in a scene from “Gone with the Wind.” On Thursday, the TCM Classic Film Festival will open its 10th annual edition in Los Angeles with “When Harry Met Sally...” To mark its anniversary, TCM will on Sunday again air “Gone With the Wind,” the film that it first transmitted on April 14, 1994.

dling of merging conglomerates, TCM might slip through the digital cracks. “The fact that there are really passionate, vocal people out there helps us sort of stay the course. I think our corporate bosses don’t want to upset those people,” says Charlie Tabesh, TCM’s programming chief and a 21-year veteran at the network. “While you can never promise anything, I’ve been through it enough that I’d be surprised if they changed it.” Change can be a dirty word around TCM. “Lower case ‘c,’ please,” says Mankiewicz. “Evolve” is more preferable. TCM is, after all, a place where time nearly stops. In the 25 years since its founding, its focus remains overwhelmingly the golden age of Hollywood. Movies from the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s, Tabesh says, make up approximately 70 percent of its programming. “That’s our bread and butter,” says Mankiewicz. “Who doesn’t like bread and butter?” To mark its 25th anniversary, TCM will on Sunday again air “Gone With the Wind,” the film that it first transmitted on April 14, 1994. Since then, the 1939 epic has aired more than 60 times

on the network. The 10th annual TCM Classic Film Festival also kicks off Thursday in Los Angeles with “When Harry Met Sally...” Fans of Turner Classic are as varied as Martha Stewart, Evander Holyfield, Alex Trebek and Kermit the Frog — all of whom have been guest programmers. Scorsese famously keeps it playing in his editing suite. Keith Richards is rumored to be a devotee. Even Donald Trump once stopped by to talk about, among other titles, “Citizen Kane.” ‘’Although I’m not sure he’d actually watched the movies he talked about, to be honest,” says Tabesh. Contemporary films have made only hesitant, much-considered inroads. (The newest films to air on TCM are “Hugo” and “The Artist,” both from 2011.) More international films have slowly, cautiously been added, too. Over the years, TCM has expanded well beyond the Turner library (some 4,700 films from MGM, RKO and pre-1950 Warner Bros.) via deals with virtually every studio. Dorian views coming under Warner control as a homecoming. “We’re moving closer to the library. We’re going to a part of the company that’s steeped in film

history and values the cultural heritage of film,” says Dorian. “We absolutely intend to still be multi-studio.” By rigorously staying true to itself, the cult of TCM has grown over the years. The network’s sixth cruise is to set sail in October. There is also a TCM Wine Club and a fan club, TCM Backlot. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, 25 fans will get to introduce a film with Mankiewicz. Turner Classic will also pay further homage to Osbourne, who for most of its history was its friendly, welcoming face. He died in 2017 after 62,851 appearances on the network. New hosts have joined, including Eddie Muller, Dave Karger and Alicia Malone, a film writer and podcaster who grew up in Australia dreaming of being Marilyn Monroe. She has been proud to remind viewers of women’s place in film history on TCM, which, she notes, is programmed by people, not algorithms. “I felt like I found my tribe,” Malone says of coming to the network last year. “This is part of preserving film history. What TCM does best is tell these stories.” Yet asteroid or not, there’s an unmistakable whiff of that “c’’

word in the air. “Obviously, we feel a sea change coming,” says Mankiewicz. WarnerMedia declined to comment for this article, but Dorian said the message from above so far is only supportive. “The large stroke is they want us to keep doing what we’re doing,” says Dorian. As far as TCM’s place in the rapidly changing streaming world, Dorian says that’s “TBD.” ‘’There’s a world of opportunity in front of us with streaming. I do not know the right approach for TCM at this moment,” she says. “At our company, we’re developing our new plan right now.” But predicting the future isn’t TCM’s nature. For a network that has always fixed its eyes firmly on the past, the present moment is one to savor. “It feels momentous. It feels like we really accomplished something. It’s a quarter of a century,” says Mankiewicz. “If you asked me what I’d like to be doing in another 25 years, I hope to be introducing movies on TCM, having debates about whether you should remake the ‘The Thin Man’ and listening to those who say, ‘You’re showing too many modern movies!’”

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Chuck E. Cheese returning to public trading after 5 years The Associated Press IRVING, Texas — Got some spare tokens? Chuck E. Cheese is returning to the public markets. CEC Entertainment Inc., which owns 750 Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza stores in the U.S. and abroad, expects to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “CEC” in the second quarter. It’s the first time since 2015 that

a restaurant chain will go public in the U.S. The last one was Brazilian steakhouse chain Fogo de Chao. Dave &amp; Buster’s Entertainment, a food-and-arcade chain similar to Chuck E. Cheese, has more than tripled its share price to $53 since it went public in 2014. That was the same year CEC was bought by private equity firm Apollo Global Management and taken private. On Monday, CEC said it would

combine with Leo Holdings Corp., a special purpose acquisition company backed by London-based private equity firm Lion Capital. Leo will be renamed Chuck E. Cheese Brands Inc. CEC’s executive team — including CEO Tom Leverton — will continue to lead the company from its current headquarters in Irving, Texas. Apollo Global Management will be the company’s largest shareholder owning about 51%. Lyndon

Lea, a founding partner of Lion Capital, and Andrew Jhawar, a senior partner with Apollo, will be co-chairman of Chuck E. Cheese’s board. CEC anticipates an initial valuation of $1.4 billion. The company reported revenue of $896 million in its 2018 fiscal year. The company got its start in 1977, when Atari cofounder Nolan Bushnell opened Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza Time Theatre in

San Jose, California. The restaurant featured a cast of animatronic characters led by Chuck E. Cheese, a plucky rat in a bowler hat. But the chain was struggling by 2014. Under Apollo, it has remodeled stores, introduced updated technology like gaming cards and revamped its menu, including adding coffee drinks and more premium beer and wine. It also refocused advertising to appeal more directly to parents. This Jan. 16, 2014, file photo shows a sign outside a Chuck E. Cheese’s location in Dallas. Chuck E. Cheese is returning to the public markets. CEC Entertainment Inc., which owns 750 Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza stores in the U.S. and abroad, expects to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange in the second quarter.

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TAKE NOTICE NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 24 IN CHARLOTTE REGARDING THE PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF BRIDGE 342 ON N.C. 16 (WEST BROOKSHIRE FREEWAY) SOUTHBOUND OVER ANDRILL TERRACE AND IRWIN CREEK IN CHARLOTTE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY

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STIP Project No. B-5792 The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to replace Bridge No. 342 on N.C. 16 (West Brookshire Freeway) southbound over Andrill Terrace and Irwin Creek in Charlotte. An open-house public meeting will be held at the J.C. Smith University - Mosaic Center (Multipurpose Room) located at 1635 West Trade Street in Charlotte from 47:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. The purpose of this meeting is to provide citizens the opportunity to review maps of the project, ask questions and provide feedback. Interested citizens may attend at any time between 4 and 7 p.m. Please note that there will not be a formal presentation. Maps of the proposed improvements will be displayed at the meeting and staff of NCDOT will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. A map of the proposal is available online at http://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/. For additional information please contact NCDOT Division 10 Bridge Program Manager, Garland Haywood, PE at (704) 983-4400 or at ghaywood@ncdot.gov. Comments will be accepted at the meeting, by mail or email, and should be submitted by May 8, 2019. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact NCDOT Senior Public Involvement Officer Diane Wilson at 919-707-6073 or pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

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Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800-481-6494.

Aquellas personas que no hablan inglés o tienen limitaciones para leer, hablar o entender inglés, podrían recibir servicios de interpretación si los solicitan antes de la reunión llamando al 1-800-481-6494.

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TAKE NOTICE NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 23 IN ROCKFISH REGARDING FIVE PROPOSED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS IN THE ROCKFISH AREA HOKE AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES ____________________________________________________________________________________________

STIP Project Nos: U-5753, U-5858, U-5798, U-5707, U-5857 The N.C. Department of Transportation is proposing to make roadway improvements in the Rockfish area. An open-house public meeting will be held at the Tabernacle Baptist Church located at 3181 Lindsay Road in Rockfish from 4-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The purpose of this meeting is to provide citizens the opportunity to review maps of the project, ask questions and provide feedback. Interested citizens are encouraged to attend the Public Meeting any time between 5 and 7 p.m. Please note, no formal presentation will be made. NCDOT and Consultant Staff will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Please note that there will not be a formal presentation. U-5753: Widen Wayside Road between Plank Road and U.S. 401 U-5858: Widen Lindsay Road between U.S. 401 and Rockfish Road U-5798: Widen Ghillis Hill Road between U.S. 401 and Lindsay Road U-5707: Ghillis Hill Road Extension—New Location between Lindsay Road and Rockfish Road U-5857: Widen Rockfish Road between Lindsay Road and Cameron Road Maps of projects may be viewed online: www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings For additional information please contact NCDOT Project Manager, April Annis at 919-707-6011 or aannis@ncdot.gov) Comments will be accepted at the meeting, by mail or email, and should be submitted by May 7, 2019. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact NCDOT Senior Public Involvement Officer Diane Wilson at 919-707-6073 or pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made.

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NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING APRIL 23 IN CHARLOTTE REGARDING PROPOSED WIDENING OF N.C. 49 AND REALIGNMENT OF BACK CREEK CHURCH ROAD IN CHARLOTTE, MECKLENBURG COUNTY _____________________________________________________________________________________________

STIP Project No. U-5768 The N.C. Department of Transportation has begun studies for Project Number U-5768 in Mecklenburg County. A public meeting to present information on the project will be held on April 23rd. This project proposes to widen N.C. 49 from John Kirk Drive to I-485, realign Back Creek Church Road, and close the existing Back Creek Church Road at-grade crossing of the NCRR. An open-house public meeting will be held at the UNC Charlotte Cone Center (Lucas Room) located at 9025 University Road in Charlotte from 4-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. The purpose of this meeting is to provide citizens the opportunity to review maps of the project, ask questions and provide feedback. Interested citizens may attend at any time between 4 and 7 p.m. Please note that there will not be a formal presentation. Maps of the proposed improvements will be displayed at the meeting and staff of NCDOT will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. A map of the proposal is available online at http://www.ncdot.gov/news/public-meetings/. For additional information please contact NCDOT Project Manager, Wilson Stroud, NCDOT Central Project Management Unit (919-707-6045 or wstroud@ncdot.gov) Comments will be accepted at the meeting, by mail or email, and should be submitted by May 7, 2019. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this workshop. Anyone requiring special services should contact NCDOT Senior Public Involvement Officer Diane Wilson at 919-707-6073 or pdwilson1@ncdot.gov as early as possible so that arrangements can be made. _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Persons who do not speak English, or have a limited ability to read, speak or understand English, may receive interpretive services upon request prior to the meeting by calling 1-800481-6494.

BUSINESS & economy WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019

Thom Tillis sponsoring HALOS Act U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), pictured in Raleigh last fall, announced this week that he is cosponsoring the bipartisan Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act, legislation that would support small businesses by removing restrictions from individuals - commonly called “angel investors” - who want to invest in startups and help create jobs. “Small business investors play a crucial role in allowing start-ups to grow and create more jobs, but too often face unnecessary regulatory requirements that deter investment,” said Senator Tillis. “This bipartisan legislation will remove burdensome regulations so we can invest in our small business and continue to grow our economy.”

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New technology, promoted by NC State partnership, could replace silicon chips An expert from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) explains how an initiative at NC State could change the face of global manufacturing By Emily Roberson North State Journal RALEIGH — “Have you ever heard of Moore’s Law? According to Intel founder Gordon Moore, electronic devices double in speed and capability about every two years.” José Colucci, the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Southeast Regional Manager, recently spoke about the lightening fast changes our civilization has come to rely upon when it comes to our devices, our machines and nearly anything that brings convenience to modern life. “Think about all the times you’ve relied on your electronic devices today—from the time you hit the snooze button on your phone, pressing the switch on your coffee maker, to turning the key (or pushing the button) in your ignition, or swiping your debit card at a local bakery. Our entire modern electronic life is currently owed to the silicon chips running those devices. It’s both strange and exciting to think that in another decade, most or all of these devices will have become obsolete,” says Colucci. The former professor and research engineer argues that for manufacturers and producers of technology, an understanding of new elements on the horizon is imperative. And Colucci says that perhaps the most important new technology in the near future – one that will likely replace all silicon chip configurations - is called wide bandgap semiconductor technolo-

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Wide bandgap semiconductors (WBGs) operate at higher temperatures, frequencies and voltages than silicon chips, and conserve more power in electricity conversion—up to 90 percent. That means that fewer chips are needed, which in turn makes electronic devices smaller, faster and lighter, which is not only important for small consumer goods like laptops, tablets, and smartphones, but also for applications like drive trains, power inverters and industrial motors. “What’s more,” Colucci notes, “WBGs are increasingly cost-competitive with silicon-based power electronics.” It’s easy to understand why Colucci argues that it is imperative that manufacturers begin to understand and adopt these WBG technologies now, and stay at the forefront of producing what consumers will want in the near future. “That may sound like a tall order, especially for smaller manufacturers, but there is already some framework in place to help them stay ahead of the innovation curve.” In 2015, NC State was tapped to lead PowerAmerica, the $140 million Manufacturing USA® advanced manufacturing institute designed to unite academic, govern-

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Cherryville Cherry Blossom Festival In Full Bloom This Weekend Cherryville is one city that lives up to its name. Originally called White Pines, the public power community of Cherryville, North Carolina was renamed Cherryville in 1881. This was inspired by the thousands of cherry trees planted by a local resident adjacent to the railroad tracks and along the stage coach lane on Old Post Road. Each spring, the cherry trees blossom, unfurling in a dazzling display of yellow, green, white and most famously — light and dark pink blooms. So too, do locals and tourists return each year to take part in the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Now in its 30th year, this year’s festivities take place this Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13, through downtown Cherryville. Friday’s festivities go from 5 to 10 p.m., starting with the Miss Cherry Blossom Pageant in the Cherryville Community Building. The Cherry Blossom 5k Race sponsored by the Cherryville Family YMCA kicks off at 6 p.m. This year’s festival will include great food, 100 plus vendors, live bands, dancers, clowns, puppets, train and fair rides, inflatables, and the Hogway Speedway Show, featuring racing ducks, goats, and pigs. Admission is free. Arm bands will be available for fair rides. For information, visit cherryvillechamber.com/events.html.

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C2 More driver license examiners to go to work in NC Raleigh North Carolina’s Division of Motor Vehicles is adding 14 new driver license examiner graduates to its ranks as it tries to improve customer service. DMV officials said in a news release that the graduates will join 11 offices starting Monday after graduating Friday. Officials say they’re hiring more examiners and using express lines to improve customer service. Representatives also help people in line to make sure they have the right documents. DMV announced some of these changes in August, when it faced an outcry over long waits. The new examiners will take applications for learner permits, driver licenses, REAL ID and basic identification cards. They’ll also conduct road tests for new drivers. They’ll work in Nags Head, Jacksonville, Wilmington, New Bern, Henderson, Raleigh, Oxford, Fuquay-Varina, Hickory, Aberdeen and Greenville.

NC fishermen receive additional Florence relief checks Morehead City More money is heading to North Carolina commercial fishermen whose landings were harmed by Hurricane Florence. The state Division of Marine Fisheries is sending out 1,000 checks totaling $7.2 million to compensate fishermen whose harvests fell in October and November due to the storm’s aftermath. Another 680 checks valued at $3.2 million already were distributed for September harvest reductions. The compensation comes from a state hurricane relief package approved by lawmakers and Gov. Roy Cooper. The federal government also declared a disaster for the state’s marine fisheries industry, which can provide more aid to fishermen. Florence’s record rains and high winds in mid-September destroyed fishing boats, gear and buildings. Cooper says the state funds are an important boost for coastal regions and residents that rely on commercial fishing.

‘Necessity’: Those in US illegally push for license to drive By Claudia Torrens The Associated Press ALBION, N.Y. — Dairy farm worker Luis Jiménez gambles every time he drives without a license. Even a minor traffic stop could alert immigration agents that he is in the country illegally and lead to deportation. But in the wide open spaces of upstate New York’s farm country, supermarkets and job sites are often too far away for walking, there’s not always somebody around to give you a ride, and catching a city bus or subway just isn’t an option. “Necessity forces us to take a risk,” Jiménez said in Spanish as he drove home recently. “We have to work, we have to buy food. Sometimes we get sick and workers like me can’t drive to a hospital, can’t buy medicine. But I feel I need to take the risk so that my kids and my family can have a better life.” In New York and elsewhere, the idea of extending new privileges to those without legal immigration status has been resisted. But a renewed push across the country to allow them to get driver’s licenses resonates strongly among those who make their living in the rural crop fields, dairy farms and fruit orchards where the need for everyday transportation can be the greatest. Apple orchard worker Eladio Beltran, who is facing deportation after a traffic stop, says licenses also could alleviate the constant fear workers like him live under. “We don’t feel safe,” Beltran said. “If you are in a vehicle and you see a cop, you know any time

he can turn his lights on. And you end up arrested; you end up in Mexico.” Immigrants and their advocates have already gotten access to such licenses in a dozen states including California, Colorado and Illinois, some of them accepting state tax returns as identification. They are now targeting roughly a half-dozen states where they see a friendlier political landscape this year. That includes Wisconsin and New Jersey, where Democratic governors succeeded Republicans, and New York, where Democrats now are in total control of the Legislature. “Now there’s a new urgency to really try to get this done, and there is new political opportunity,” said Christine Neumann-Ortiz, executive director of Voces de la Frontera, an immigrant advocacy group based in Milwaukee. The laws could give state-level protection to immigrants who fear more aggressive enforcement by federal immigration agents under the Trump administration. Bolstering those fears is the impending departure, announced over the weekend, of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen , who had been viewed as resistant to some of the harshest immigration measures supported by Trump and his aides. Advocates say police would still be able to view drivers’ past infractions, but they say immigrants producing a valid license will be less likely to face further questions and contact with federal agents. In New York, farmworkers make up only about 10,000 of the estimated 265,000 immigrants without legal documents expected

to get driver’s licenses, according to the Fiscal Policy Institute. But they might get the most use out of licenses. Ismael Castellanos is driven a mile daily from the home he shares with four other immigrant workers to the dairy farm where he cares for calves. Trips for a carton of milk or a dozen eggs can be more problematic, and pricey. The nearest grocery store is 8 miles away, and he pays people with cars between $30 and $40 per trip. “You have to call the person and ask which afternoon he has off so he can drive you, so you do grocery shopping that day,” Castellanos said in Spanish. Castellanos, Beltran and Jiménez spoke to The Associated Press on the condition that names of the farms where they work are not disclosed. They are part of a group called Alianza Agricola, which is lobbying for the license law in New York. It’s unclear whether attitudes have changed much in New York since 2007, when then-Gov. Eliot Spitzer attempted to adopt such a license measure but was forced to back off amid withering political opposition. A poll from Siena College last month found New York residents still opposing the idea by almost 2 to 1. State Sen. Daphne Jordan argues the law would lead to voter fraud, bank fraud and identity theft. The Albany-area Republican said an online petition she started found similarly strong opposition. “If they want to stay here, then they should become citizens,” Jordan said. “We have a system in our country. And it’s there for a rea-

son. And so just follow the system and be here legally, and that’s the answer to all of it.” Advocates say the bill will help the state, as well as immigrants, thanks in part to additional revenue from car registrations and sales taxes. As immigrants register cars, they will buy insurance. They also point to a study that found states with license laws average lower traffic fatality rates, presumably because the immigrant drivers have passed state-administered driving exams. “Not only does it protect the undocumented immigrant farmer who is harvesting our products, our agricultural products, but it protects society as a whole,” said sponsoring state Sen. Luis Sepulveda, a Bronx Democrat. Beltran said he faced possible deportation after being stopped for speeding in 2014 as he was driving to buy bronchitis medicine for one of his daughters. The local police notified Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which said it administratively halted his immigration proceedings in 2016 on humanitarian grounds. Then in 2017, local police stopped him for driving the wrong way down a one-way street, according to federal officials. Beltran said he was driving to a gas station in an unfamiliar town. Police called Customs and Border Patrol officers, who arrested Beltran because of his reentry after a 2008 deportation. His immigration case was reopened, leading to a hearing in Buffalo next month. The 32-year-old father of four continues to work, but the hearing is on his mind. On a recent cool spring morning, he trimmed a neat row of apple trees, knowing he might not see them bear fruit. “I am working today but days go by fast. Will I go back to my family after entering immigration court?” he said. “If I get deported, when will I see them again?”

Elon University starts campaign to expand access Elon A growing piedmont university is launching a fundraising campaign it hopes will expand access to education on its campus. Elon University says in a news release that it is in the public phase of Elon LEADS, a historic campaign with a goal of raising $250 million by May 31, 2022. The school says in a news release that more than half of the campaign will be dedicated to creating and supporting new scholarships. The university’s previous comprehensive campaign concluded in 2011 and raised a record total of $107.3 million. Trustees began the Elon LEADS planning phase in 2015, setting four major priorities. Eight regional launch events for the campaign will be held at cities around the country in 2019. Another eight events are planned for 2020.

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In this Tuesday, March 26, 2019 photo, Sen. Daphne Jordan, left, speaks with Sen. Robert E. Antonacci, while working in the Senate Chamber at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y.

Pinterest sets conservative pricing after Lyft drop By Mae Anderson The Associated Press NEW YORK — Pinterest, among the gaggle of tech companies hoping to go public this year, set a conservative price range Monday for its initial public offering. It hopes to raise as much as $1.5 billion in its initial offering of shares. The digital scrapbooking site said in a regulatory filing that it will put about 75 million shares up for sale at a price between $15 and $17 each. That, at the higher end, could put the value of the company at around $9 billion. But it falls below the estimated $12 billion value from earlier sales of shares to private investors, according to reports two years ago. Companies set their price range for an initial public offering with a tricky calculus set by investment banks and underwriters. They don’t want to set the bar too low, but going too high can lead to a sell-off. And those tech companies still planning to go public this year may be treading more carefully following the debut of Lyft 11 days

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In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, Evan Sharp, Pinterest co-founder and chief product officer, poses for a photo beside a wall of pegs symbolizing the company logo at Pinterest headquarters in San Francisco. ago. After a much ballyhooed debut , the stock slumped for two days. While its shares bounced back from their lows last week, they remain far below the heights reached in the flurry of first-day trading, and they fell 3% Monday, again dipping under the initial of-

fering price. The Lyft drop was a “major gut check time for Lyft and the tech IPO world to see how this stock trades given it was the first one out of the box,” said Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives after Lyft shares tumbled.

Other tech companies pushing to go public this year include Uber, Lyft’s rival, the messaging app Slack and the video conferencing company Zoom are expected to make their debut soon. Pinterest claims more than 250 million active monthly users and more than 2 billion monthly searches. The platform allows people to search for and “pin” images that interest them, whether it’s fashion, sports, pets or travel. Pinterest has long shunned the label of being a social network. It doesn’t push users to add friends or build connections. That means it’s avoided the privacy tangles that have ensnared companies like Facebook. Pinterest makes advertising revenue when businesses promote pins in users’ feeds. The San Francisco company had revenue of $756 million last year, a 60% bump from 2017. It had a loss of $63 million in 2018, compared with a loss of $130 million in 2017. Pinterest was founded in 2010 by Ben Silbermann and Evan Sharp, who are the company’s CEO and chief product officer, respectively. The company has been working on developing its artificial intelligence search, which allows people to take a photo or upload a screenshot of an item and find similar products on Pinterest. Pinterest’s stock will list on the New York Stock Exchange under the “PINS” ticker symbol.

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PHOTOS BY CZAREK SOKOLOWSKI

In this photo taken March 10, 2019, in Wesola,near Warsaw, central Poland, are seen NATO tanks during brief exercise with some other NATO forces marking 20 years since Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary joined the Western military alliance.

Young NATO states mark anniversary of membership The Associated Press WARSAW, Poland — Defense ministers from Central and Eastern Europe celebrated Friday the anniversaries of their countries’ membership of NATO while fully mindful of Russia’s heightened military activity over recent years. The nine ministers are meeting in Poland, the largest of the post-communist countries in the region, to mark their time in the military alliance, which is based in Brussels. Their membership sealed their pivot away from Russia and cemented their new links with the West. Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary joined in 1999, while Slovakia, Slovenia, the three Baltic states, Romania and Bulgaria joined in 2004. The two-day meeting that ends Friday is focusing on improving the alliance’s combat readiness in the region. Their membership shifted the center of Europe’s security and

NATO’s military presence eastwards, and toward Russia — to the increasing annoyance of Moscow. Mindful of their past experience and Russia’s actions in neighboring Ukraine, the new members have prevailed on the alliance, and especially on the U.S., to station troops in their region. NATO’s Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said this week the alliance is investing more than $260 million in a new facility for storing heavy equipment in Poland should it be needed. Washington is to reveal soon its response to Poland’s request for a permanent and larger U.S. troop presence in the country from the current 4,000. “Russia is the main threat for the (NATO) member states,” Poland’s Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz told reporters during ceremonies of NATO’s 70th anniversary in Washington Thursday. “The U.S. presence in Europe is of key importance for the deterrence of potential aggressors.”

This PTSD treatment is restoring lives By A.P. Dillon North State Journal RALEIGH — A treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is changing people’s lives for the better, and at an impressive rate. Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) is a therapy that uses no drugs and focuses on the hippocampus, where memories are stored. The process uses a brief process of two or three sessions involving questions and visualizations to retrieve and then alter a memory using a dissociation strategy. The participant is asked to imagine they are in a movie theater watching the traumatic event as movie at first played slowly, then increasing speed, then backward and then in black and white. The process is repeated until the participant can comfortably step back into the movie and talk about the trauma without discomfort. RTM was designed by 75-yearold Dr. Frank Bourke, the founder and executive director of the non-profit Research and Recognition Project. RTM is the result of the refinement of a therapy plan

created by Bourke in treating survivors of the 9/11 terror attacks. Bourke is a clinical and research psychologist with 33 years of experience, a masters degree in clinical psychology from St. John’s University and a Ph.D. in psychology from the Institute of Psychiatry in London. Results from the first two research studies on veterans who received the RTM treatment showed promise. Over 90 percent of the participants saw an end to nightmares, flashbacks and the emotional issues they had been experiencing. The Research and Recognition Project’s website boasts that RTM can stop post-traumatic stress from starting if it is administered shortly after the service member returns from duty. The testimonials on the site are moving and speak to the lasting impact that RTM has had. The group shields the privacy of participants by labeling the statements by client numbers instead of names. “Doing the Protocol was a big ‘Wow’ for me,” said Client 3035. “I was unable to sleep, walk down hallways without thinking someone would shoot me, or enjoy play-

ing with my daughter without feeling guilty. Now I am able to laugh and joke like I used to before deployment.” While RTM has been used for military personnel experiencing PTSD, it also has applications for first responders, sexual assault survivors and child abuse victims. “I can speak about the events without anxiety, in detail, without fear,” said Client 4001, a victim of rape. “I’m sleeping through the night now. I am not as focused on the past. I have more self-confidence, more self-esteem. My doctor is taking me off lithium because my mood is more stable. It was valuable to do the three treatment sessions because my life now feels worthwhile.” RTM has a strong advocate in retired Navy Rear Admiral Dennis Wisely who once commanded the U.S.S. John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier (CV-67), flew 350 Vietnam combat missions and was the commander and flight leader of the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron. Rear Admiral Wisely is also the President Emeritus of the Blue Angels Association and is involved with their charitable foun-

dation focusing on the support of wounded veterans and those dealing with PTSD. Wisely related the story of how the Blue Angels came to be involved with RTM and how their organization brought Dr. Bourke to California to work with some veterans who were dealing with PTSD. One of the veterans Bourke treated previously told Wisely he was “on the verge of committing suicide,” but RTM changed all of that. “Not only is he not wanting to commit suicide anymore, he’s now married with kids and works for a congressman in San Diego,” Wisely said. Another veteran who Wisely said was treated using RTM is now one of the spokespeople on the RTM Protocol for the Blue Angels. The Blue Angels Foundation would go on to fundraise, bringing in almost a quarter of a million dollars in order to do a 30-person clinical study of RTM in 2015. At the six-month follow-up, 28 of the 30 male participants were PTSD free. A second study was then done, this time involving females,

and it had a similarly high success rate of over 90 percent. With such success rates, one might think this protocol would be flying through the Veterans Administration, but Wisely says the treatment has been getting a “tremendous amount of pushback.” “We’re making end-runs around it [the pushback],” said Wisely, “by raising money to train people in the RTM Protocol.” “Quite frankly, I think the drug companies have a huge influence on why we can’t get this [RTM] totally in the mainstream,” said Wisely. Wisely indicated that enough money was raised for six RTM training sessions which have been done around the country, including two in New Mexico and four in Florida. The training in Florida has resulted in RTM being used to help students coping with the school shooting that took place in 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. One of the survivors, Alexandra, has been searching for a therapy to help her cope and finally found RTM. In an interview with Spectrum News 13 in Florida, Alexandra said, “I felt like a weight was lifted off of me, and the next day there was a loud noise and I didn’t jump.”

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Remains of airman killed in WWII identified By Chris Carola The Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. — The remains of an airman whose trove of 200plus wartime letters inspired a California museum’s popular World War II exhibit have been identified 75 years after he died in a crash off a Pacific island. The Pentagon’s Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency announced on its website that the remains of Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Rogers Jr. were accounted for on March 21. He was from Snyder, a hamlet outside Buffalo, N.Y. Rogers was a 21-year-old radio operator aboard a B-24 bomber that crashed shortly after taking off from an airfield on the Tarawa atoll in the Gilbert Islands, now the Republic of Kiribati, on Jan. 21, 1944, the agency said. Rogers’ plane, nicknamed “Miss Bee Haven,” had just taken off on a nighttime bombing mission against a Japanese-held island when it crashed into the atoll’s lagoon and burst into flames. Seven of the 10 crewmembers were killed, including Rogers and another Buffalo-area airman, Staff Sgt. Jack Busch, of Kenmore. The remains of the seven were initially buried in a Tarawa cemetery containing the bodies of some of the hundreds of Marines killed

during the amphibious assault on the atoll in November 1943. The remains of Busch and two other crewmembers were later exhumed and sent home for burial. Rogers’s remains and those of the other three crewmembers were lost on Tarawa. Officially listed as MIA, their remains weren’t discovered until 2017, when members of History Flight, a private WWII research group, found them along with those of several Marines in graves under a house built after the war. The other three crewmembers were previously identified and returned to the U.S. for burial. Mark Noah, History Flight’s founder, told The Associated Press Tuesday that Rogers was the 100th person listed as MIA on Tarawa who was identified after being found by his group. More have been uncovered but have yet to be identified, he said. DNA analysis was used to identify Rogers’ remains, Pentagon officials said Tuesday. DPAA officials said Rogers’ family has been notified. Reburial details haven’t been released. Rogers is the focus of an exhibit at March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California, where his bomber unit was based before being sent off to war. According to museum director Jeff Houlihan, several years ago a

3 American soldiers, 1 US contractor killed in Afghanistan By Rahim Faiez The Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan — Three American service members and a U.S. contractor were killed when their convoy hit a roadside bomb on Monday near the main U.S. base in Afghanistan, the U.S. forces said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack. The U.S. and NATO Resolute Support mission said the four Americans were killed near the Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul, while three others were wounded in the explosion. The base in Bagram district is located in northern Parwan province and serves as the main U.S. air facility in the country. The wounded were evacuated

and are receiving medical care, the statement said. It added that in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy, the names of service members killed in action were being withheld until after the notification of next of kin. In their claim of responsibility, the Taliban said they launched the attack and that one of their suicide bombers detonated his explosives-laden vehicle near the NATO base. The conflicting accounts could not be immediately reconciled. The fatalities, which bring to seven the number of U.S. soldiers killed so far this year in Afghanistan, underscore the difficulties in bringing peace to the war-wrecked country even as Washington has stepped up efforts to find a way to

In this undated photo provided by the March Field Air Museum in April 2019, Army Air Force Staff Sgt. Vincent J. Rogers Jr. poses for a photo at Truax Field Air National Guard Base in Madison, Wis. U.S. military officials say the remains of the western New York airman killed in a plane crash in the Pacific during World War II have been identified. Rogers was from Snyder, N.Y, outside of Buffalo.

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relative of Rogers’ who lived nearby dropped off a cardboard box containing 237 of the airman’s handwritten letters. Known to his family as Vince, the young airman wrote home from the time of his induction in 1942 to Jan. 14, 1944, when he said he longed to see snow again, Houlihan said.

end the 17-year war, America’s longest. There are about 14,000 U.S. forces in Afghanistan, supporting embattled Afghan forces as they struggle on two fronts — facing a resurgent Taliban who now hold sway over almost half the country and also the Islamic State affiliate, which has sought to expand its footprint in Afghanistan even as its self-proclaimed “caliphate” has crumbled in Syria and Iraq. Last year, 13 U.S. service members were killed in Afghanistan. The Taliban have continued to carry out daily attacks on Afghan security forces despite holding several rounds of peace talks with the United States in recent months. The Taliban have refused to meet with the Afghan government, which they view as a U.S. puppet. Meanwhile, the Taliban have agreed to take part in an all-Afghan gathering later this month in Qatar, where the insurgents maintain a political office. But the Taliban say they will not recognize any government official attending the gathering as a representative of the Kabul government, only as an individual Afghan participant.

The museum created an exhibit based on the letters, which provide firsthand accounts of a typical citizen soldier’s view of life in the U.S. military during WWII, from basic training to first combat missions. The exhibit also includes the Western Union telegram the Pentagon sent to his mother noti-

fying her that her son had been killed in action. “Vince takes you through all this stuff and teaches you the cost of war,” Houlihan said. “It costs people.” The museum will update the exhibit with the identification of his remains, Houlihan said.

KEVIN FRAYER | AP PHOTO | FILE

In a Sunday, July 4, 2010 file photo, US Army Spc. Nicholas Fischer, of Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion of the 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne, smokes as he stands guard at Combat Outpost Ware in the volatile Arghandab Valley, outside Kandahar City. Family and friends have suddenly found themselves blocked from shipping cigarettes and other tobacco products to American troops in Afghanistan and Iraq because of a new law meant to hamper smuggling and underage sales through the mail.

Maryland approves raising age to 21 to buy tobacco Bill leaves minimum age at 18 for military The Associated Press

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An Afghan security force check the site a day after an an attack near the Bagram Air Base, north of Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Three American service members and a U.S. contractor were killed when their convoy hit the roadside bomb on Monday near the main U.S. base in Afghanistan, the U.S. forces said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland General Assembly has approved a bill to raise the age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21. Under the bill, the Terrapin State would join Virginia, California and Massachusetts in raising the minimum age for purchasing tobacco to 21. Illinois, Washington and New York are also implementing policies to raise the minimum age as well. In addition to raising the legal

age, House bill 1169 — sponsored by Delegate Dereck E. Davis, D-Prince George’s — would change the definition of tobacco products to include vapor devices, parts and juices. The House of Delegates voted 101-35 last week to send the measure to Gov. Larry Hogan. The Maryland House agreed to a change made by the Senate to allow an exception for members of the military. Under the bill, people who are 18 and can show military identification would still be able to buy tobacco in Maryland. The measure includes electronic smoking devices. If the governor signs the bill, the law would take effect Oct. 1.

TAKE NOTICE CABARRUS 18 SP 400 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Warren E. Daniels and Treba M. Daniels to Daniel A. Fulco, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated September 2, 2005 and recorded on September 8, 2005 in Book 6219 at Page 115, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Ser-

vices of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 16, 2019 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 43 OF MITCHELL GLEN, SHEET 1 OF 2, AS SHOWN ON A PLAT RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 40, PAGE 56 IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1438 Mitchell Glen Street, Kannapolis, NC 28083.

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

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

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TAKE NOTICE CABARRUS 16 SP 343 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by David L. Kluttz to Charles N. Myers, Trustee(s), which was dated January 11, 2005 and recorded on January 13, 2005 in Book 5752 at Page 264 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on September 17, 2014 in Book 11116, Page 037, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured

16 SP 837 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Isaac Clark and Yvette Clark, husband and wife, tenancy by entirety to Henry V. Cunningham, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated May 10, 2013 and recorded on May 10, 2013 in Book 10512 at Page 0231, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be fore-

18 SP 385 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by George William Moss a/k/a George Moss and Sue Elizabth Moss a/k/a Sue Elizabeth Moss a/k/a Sue Moss to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company of New York, Trustee(s), which was dated October 20, 2003 and recorded on October 24, 2003 in Book 4939 at Page 281 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on March 1, 2019 in Book 13394, Page 163, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 24, 2019 at 2:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in

17 SP 409 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CABARRUS COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Samuel Adam Stephens and Erica Lee Stephens to Harry E. Dean III & Frederick E. Brooks, Trustee(s), which was dated May 28, 2015 and recorded on May 29, 2015 in Book 11429 at Page 21, Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

CUMBERLAND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 734 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Carlton Gillis to Devan L. Shumway, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of April, 2017, and recorded in Book 10079, Page 243, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the

by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 17, 2019 at 1:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 72 of Meadowcreek, Phase 1, Map 2, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 45 at Page 78 in the Cabarrus County Public Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 8423 Dawson Lane, Locust, NC 28097.

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

closed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 22, 2019 at 2:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 61 of Fullerton Place Subdivision, Phase 1, Map 1, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Book 54, Page 75, Cabarrus County Public Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1255 Bridgeford Drive Northwest, Concord, NC 28078. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time

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

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

Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit: Lots 50, 51 and

ty being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are George William Moss. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return

BEGINNING at an iron stake in the northern edge of Pine Road, front corner of Lot 52 and 53 and runs thence with

the dividing line of Lot 52 and 53, North 0 degrees 30 minutes East 130.9 feet to a stake, back corner of Lot 52 and 53; thence South 89 degrees East 62.5 feet to a stake, a new corner in the back line of Lot No. 55; thence a new line South 0 degrees 30 minutes West 130.9 feet to a stake in the northern edge of Pine Road in the front line Lot No. 55, a new corner; thence with the northern edge of Pine Road N. 88 degrees 47 minutes West 62.5 feet to the BEGINNING. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4928 Atlanta Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the proper-

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 24, 2019 at 2:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to wit:

BEING all of Lot 71 of PEACH ORCHARD ESTATES, Phase 2, Map 1, as same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 53, Page 47 in the Cabarrus County Registry.

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Samuel Adams Stephens and wife, Erica Lee Stephens.

52:

Lying and being in No. 4 Township, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, on the North side of Atlanta Street (formerly Pine Road) and being Lots Nos. 50, 51 and 52 of PINE GROVE, as surveyed and platted by M. V. Secrest on June 25, 26, 27 and 28, 1940, a map of which is filed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, in Map Book No. 6, Page 6, to which reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description, and is the property conveyed by H. B. Walter and wife, Mary M. Walter, to Joe D. Glass and wife, Lelia E. Glass, by deed dated November 21, 1940, and recorded in Record of Deeds No. 160, Page 253. Lots 53, 54 and the Western Half of Lot 55: Lying in No. Four Township and being Lot Nos. 53, 54 and the western half of Lot 55 as shown on map of the N. F. Isenhour property known as PINE GROVE, a map of said property being on file in Map Book 6, at Page 6, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 11618 Macallano Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time

courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 22, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot #24, Stonebrook II, Section 4, as recorded in Plat Book 95, Page 80, Cumberland County Registry, in which reference is hereby made for a more full and complete description of said real property. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 806 MaKay Court, Hope Mills, North Carolina. Property Address: 806 MaKay Court, Hope Mills, NC 28348 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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP349

contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on April 22, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY THEODORE A. PEARIL, JR. AND EDITA C. PEARIL DATED APRIL 10, 2015 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 9630 AT PAGE 184 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF CROSS CREEK, CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND, AND STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA:

NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP277 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ANTIONETTE M. SMITH DATED MARCH 3, 2017 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 10048 AT PAGE 488 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP313 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JENNIFER W. EASON DATED DECEMBER 9, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 8542 AT PAGE 60 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 19, 2016 IN BOOK 10003, PAGE 208 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority con-

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION MECKLENBURG COUNTY 19SP499 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY KELLIE R. GOODEN DATED DECEMBER 14, 2007 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 23171 AT PAGE 711 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and

BEING ALL OF LOT 75 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS “A COMBINATION OF LOTS 75 AND 76”, SUMMER LAKES, SECTION ONE, PART THREE, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF THE SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 101, PAGE 51, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, REGISTRY. And Being more commonly known as: 340 Westwater

failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on April 15, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 12A in a subdivision known as The Lakes, Section Three according to a plat of the same recorded in Plat Book 58, Page 6 Cumberland County Registry And Being more commonly known as: 5938 Laguna Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Antionette M. Smith.

tained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on April 15, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing

written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE

Way, Fayetteville, NC 28301

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Theodore A. Pearil, Jr. and wife, Edita C. Pearil. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the

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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jennifer W. Eason.

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the

failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:00PM on April 16, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 46A of Citiside on the Plaza subdivision, Phase 3, Map 2, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Map Book 35, Page 391-393, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. And Being more commonly known as: 1112 New Day Ct, Charlotte, NC 28215 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kellie R. Gooden. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Being all of Lot 25 in a Subdivision known as Churchill Downs, Phase Two, according to a plat of same being duly recorded in Plat Book 125, Page 22, Cumberland County. And Being more commonly known as: 1704 Real Quiet Pl, Hope Mills, NC 28348

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is pro-

will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has

File No.: 17-08807-FC01

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: 1243504 (FC.FAY)

The date of this Notice is April 1, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 19-104216

vided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is March 25, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 19-104175

not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is March 25, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 19-104107

not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is March 26, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 19-103925

North State Journal for Wednesday, April 10, 2019

TAKE NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND 19 SP 168 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Marilyn J. Staats to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), which was dated September 28, 2004 and recorded on September 30, 2004 in Book 6671 at Page 308, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 24, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lots 196, 197, 198, and 199, in a Subdivision known as Gallup Property Section III, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 16, Page 80, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

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

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

Said property is commonly known as 5411 Dairy Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

19 SP 174 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 24, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot No. Seventeen (17), in a subdivision known as “The Oaks at Windwood, Section One”, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Plat Book 119, Page 18, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 817 Blawell Street, Stedman, NC 28391. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due

and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Ronald C. McLaurin, II. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of

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

loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 15-05534-FC03

the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 24, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of lot 17, in a subdivision known as Lafayette Village, Section 15, Block H, the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 29, Page 78, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jerry D. Ross and Shantella Ross. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental

agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may

request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-23562-FC01

outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

By way of explanation, Hazel Bryan Tomlinson, the Grantor herein, is the surviving daughter and sole heir of Hazel B. Tomlinson, late of Cumberland County, North Carolina. See File Number 91 E 1037, Estate Division, Clerk of Superior Court, Cumberland County, North Carolina. And Being more commonly known as: 1219 Hilltop Ave, Fayetteville, NC 28305 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Hazel Bryan Tomlinson. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising

out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Or-

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Ronald C. McLaurin, II to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), which was dated November 30, 2007 and recorded on December 4, 2007 in Book 7760 at Page 167, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

19 SP 162 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jerry D. Ross and Shantella Ross to Law Office of Holly C. Stevens, Trustee(s), which was dated October 21, 2005 and recorded on October 25, 2005 in Book 7048 at Page 140, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP220 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JASON C JONES DATED APRIL 11, 2014 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 09411 AT PAGE 0188 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED MAY 22, 2018 IN BOOK 10308 PAGE 676 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5265 Butternut Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE

failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on April 22, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 30, in a subdivision known as Country Club Acres, according to a Plat of same being duly recorded in Plat Book 14, Page 69, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. And Being more commonly known as: 3428 Green Valley Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28311

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jason C. Jones.

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 18SP1424

will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on April 22, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a stake in the eastern margin of North Park Street with the Southern margin of Hilltop Avenue, running thence with the Southern margin of Hilltop Avenue, South 86 degrees 30 minutes East 92 feet to a stake in the Northwest corner of Lot No. 23 of Huske Subdivision, thence with the Western line of Lot No. 23, South 3 degrees 30 minutes West 100 feet to a stake in the Northeast corner of Lot No. 3; thence North 86 degrees 30 minutes West 92 feet to a stake in the eastern line of North Park Street, thence with it North 3 degrees 30 minutes East 100 feet to the BEGINNING. This conveyance is made subject to restrictive covenants, easements and rights of way of record.

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY HAZEL B. TOMLINSON DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 1996 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4552 AT PAGE 5 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 18 SP 1505

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY WILLIAM H. JEFFERSON, JR. AND KRISTY E. JEFFERSON DATED APRIL 1, 1997 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4638 AT PAGE 94 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

BEING all of Lot 167, EASTWOOD VILLAGE, SECTION FIVE, (ZERO LOT LINE), according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 86, Page 55, Cumberland County Registry.

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP94 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY ANNETTE M. NORRIS DATED DECEMBER 5, 1997 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 4767 AT PAGE 759 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP191 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY STEPHEN H. MCMILLIAN AND SANDRA MCMILLIAN DATED JANUARY 28, 2014 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 9372 AT PAGE 897 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION MECKLENBURG COUNTY 19SP523 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY THOMAS R. MAGEE DATED OCTOBER 7, 2004 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 17871 AT PAGE 798 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

File No.: 19-00938-FC01

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 17-088582

For additional information, please see Auction.com. The date of this Notice is April 1, 2019.

der for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is April 1, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-102054

10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/

18-103116

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS

will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on April 22, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot Number 2, Block “E”, in a subdivision known as SCOTTY HILLS HOMES, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 22, Page 14, Cumberland County, North carolina, Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being Located at 927 Shannon Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Being the same property described in that Deed recorded in 4639, Page 0461, Office of the Register of Deeds, Cumberland County, NC. Being the same property described in that Deed from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to the parties of the first part named herein, which Deed is to be recorded simultaneously herewith. This property is being conveyed subject to restrictive

covenants, easements and rights of way of record. And Being more commonly known as: 927 Shannon Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kenneth Norris. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the

amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least

10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is April 1, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 18-103182

and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

And Being more commonly known as: 6521 Cissna Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28303 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Stephen H. McMillian and Sandra G. McMillian.

BEING ALL OF LOT 149. IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS MORGANTON PLACE. SECTION ONE AND THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 43, PAGE 39, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA.

will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:00PM on April 16, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 1003 OF ROXBOROUGH AT THE CROSSING, AS SHOWN ON MAP THEREOF RECORDED IN MAP BOOK 27 AT PAGE 51 IN THE MECKLENBURG PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. TITLE TO THE PROPERTY HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS: SUBJECT TO ALL VALID EASEMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD: TAX ID/PARCEL: 201-385-23

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 11131 WHITLOCK CROSSING COURT CHARLOTTE, NC 28273 And Being more commonly known as: 11131 Whitlock Crossing Ct, Charlotte, NC 28273 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Unknown Heirs of Thomas R. Magee. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments

ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, SEVENTY-FIRST TOWNSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

The date of this Notice is April 1, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of

including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate

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

SITUATED IN OR NEAR THE CITY OF SPRING LAKE, MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

Located In The Common Corner Of The Southwestern Corner Of Lot No. 171 And The Northwestern Corner Of Lot No. 273 As Shown On Said Plat; Thence North 61 Degrees 20 Minutes West 112.0 Feet To A Stake; Thence South 11 Degrees 05 Minutes West 88.2 Feet To A Stake; Thence South 61 Degrees 20 Minutes East 86.25 Feet To The Beginning, And Being A Portion Of The Property Designated As Undeveloped Lying Adjacent To The Western Line Of Lot No. 172 Of Overhills Park Subdivision, Section Iii, An Shown On A Plat Of Same, Recorded In Book Of Plats 28, Page 34, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2513 East Brinkley Drive, Spring Lake, NC 28390. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of

Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Boris B. Kazmin. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is

liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-23769-FC01

BEING all that certain tract or parcel of land situate in or near the Town of Vander, Eastover Township, County of Cumberland, State of North Carolina, adjoining the lands of others and being described as follows: BEGINNING at the intersection of the southern margin of State Road #1834 (also known as Downing Road), with the western line of the original 56 acre tract of which this is a part, and RUNS THENCE with the southern margin of Downing Road, North 80 Deg. 59 Min. East for 208.71 feet to an iron stake; THENCE 09 Deg. 30 Min. East for 208.71 feet to an iron stake; THENCE South 80 Deg. 59 Min. West for 208.71 feet to an iron stake in the western line of the original 56 acre tract, said western line also being the east line of the Fletcher Thomas land; THENCE with the western line of the original tract, North 09 Deg. 30 Min. West for 208.71 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing one acre, and being a part of

that 56 acre tract described in that deed to Pauline B. Alphin recorded in Book 433, at Page 287, and see also that Substitute Trustee’s deed recorded in Book 9273, at Page 809, Cumberland County Registry, State of North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2426 Downing Road, Vander, NC 28312. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the proper-

ty being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Erma McKnuckles. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to

the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-23367-FC01

at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 17, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot No. 1 in a subdivision known as Robinwood Estates, Section One, according to a plat of same duty recorded in Book of Plats 55, Page 10, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 6653 Vaughn Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset

bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are MARGARET A. LINN. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and

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

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 17, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lots 18, 19, & 20, Longview Acres, as shown on a map thereof recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Cumberland County, North Carolina, in Book of Plats 15, at Page 61. Being the same property described by North Carolina General Warranty Deed to Martin Phillip Hughes, Single recorded November 13, 2013 in book 9329, at page 512, instrument No 43277, Cumberland County Recorder, State of North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 625 Carroll Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28311.

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

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kenneth S. Carter and Elizabeth Carter to Richard M. Lewis, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated February 27, 1998 and recorded on March 2, 1998 in Book 4815 at Page 0559, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 17, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot Number 272 of SUMMER HILL, SECTION 6, PART 1, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Plat Book 41, Page 62, Cumberland County, North Carolina, Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7132 Fillyaw Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE

EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Elizabeth Carter. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1,

2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return

the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-23540-FC01

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2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

19 SP 169 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Sonya E. Sweitzer-Janson and Andrew J. Janson to Trste, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated October 8, 2004 and recorded on October 12, 2004 in Book 6681 at Page 593, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Ser-

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Boris B. Kazmin to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated July 3, 2015 and recorded on July 17, 2015 in Book 09688 at Page 0341, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 23, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND

18 SP 905 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Henry E. McKnuckles and Irma J. McKnuckles a/k/a Erma McKnuckles to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated December 22, 2014 and recorded on December 22, 2014 in Book 09565 at Page 0576, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 18,

19 SP 175 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Margaret A. Linn to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated May 29, 2007 and recorded on June 12, 2007 in Book 7614 at Page 0679, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale

the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Kristy E. Jefferson.

vices of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 24, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot No. 8, in a subdivision known as Fairway Forest, Section Four, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Plat Book 82, Page 108, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4352 Falls Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

CUMBERLAND

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IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason,

And Being more commonly known as: 531 Abbottswood Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28301

The date of this Notice is March 25, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 19-103759

the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is March 26, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 19-103823

19 SP 161 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Martin Phillip Hughes to Lenders National Real Estate Solutions, Trustee(s), which was dated February 23, 2017 and recorded on March 2, 2017 in Book 10047 at Page 0233, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

19 SP 129 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY

TRACT

BEING ALL OF LOT 172 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS OVERHILLS PARK, SECTION III, PLAT OF WHICH IS DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 28, PAGE 34, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY. TRACT

II:

Beginning At A Stake Located North 61 Degrees 20 Minutes West 130.0 Feet From The Northern Margin Of East Brinkley Drive As Shown On A Plat Of Overhills Park Subdivision, Section Iii, Recorded In Book Of Plats 28, Page 34, Cumberland County Registry, Said Stake Also Being Located In The Common Corner Of The Southwestern Corner Of Lot No. 172 And The Northwestern Corner Of Lot No. 173 As Shown On Said Plat; And Running Thence Along The Western Line Of Lot No. 172 As Shown On Said Plat, North 28 Degrees 40 Minutes East 80.0 Feet To A Stake, Said Stake Also Being

2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Property Description: by metes and bounds as follows:

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 17,

Said property is commonly known as 3569 Pioneer Drive, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

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the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit:

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Zaneta D. Smith to Frances Jones, Trustee(s), which was dated April 27, 2010 and recorded on April 27, 2010 in Book 08381 at Page 0597, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Amy R. Lockwood to Jerone C. Herring, Trustee(s), which was dated February 5, 2003 and recorded on February 10, 2003 in Book 5988 at Page 635, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 17, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

19 SP 131 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Donald L. Tebbe, Jr. and Andrea Tebbe to Laurel A. Meyer, Trustee(s), which was dated April 29, 2011 and recorded on May 3, 2011 in Book 08637 at Page 0128, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the

BEING ALL OF LOT 72 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS DECKER HEIGHTS, SECTION I, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 41, PAGE 58, CUMBERLAND COUNTY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

BEING all of Unit 2-B, Briarcliff Condominiums, as shown on a map of Phase X and Phase XI, Briarcliff Condominiums, as recorded in Condominium Book 1, Page 112 through 116, Cumberland County Registry, with ownership interests, privileges, appurtenances, conditions and restrictions contained and described in 11 the Declaration of Briarcliff Condominiums recorded in Book 3086, Page 584, as amended by the Amendments recorded in Book 3062, Page 786, Book 3070, Page 213, Book 3086, Page 453, Book 3093, Page 642, Book 3105, Page 731 through 733, Book 3120, Page 108, all of Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1831 Tryon Drive, Unit 2, Fayetteville, NC 28303.

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 17, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 37, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS BAYWOOD VILLAGE, SECTION ONE, AND THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLAT 121, PAGE 142, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 109 Antique Court, Fayetteville, NC 28312. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE

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

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Donald L. Tebbe, Jr. and wife, Andrea Tebbe. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental

the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-05993-FC01

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TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 188 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kevin L. Baldwin and Tracye Baldwin (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kevin L. Baldwin) to M.D. Parker, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of September, 1999, and recorded in Book 5168, Page 0090, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidenc-

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 155 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Johnruth Capital, Inc. (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Fort Bragg Carolina Trust) to Richard A. Galt, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of November, 2017, and recorded in Book 10199, Page 0051, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Rosewood Mobile Home Park, Spring Lake, NC Those tracts of land located in Manchester Township, Cumberland County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: FIRST TRACT: BEGINNING at a stake in the eastern margin of Grogg

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 280 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Anthony L. Whorley (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Anthony Whorley) to CTC Real Estate Services, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of June, 2002, and recorded in Book 5783, Page 302, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION MECKLENBURG COUNTY 18SP3900 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MICHAEL DAVID BESS DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2004 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 17863 AT PAGE 253 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 17SP1505 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY MICHAEL WILLIAMS AND JEANETTE M. WILLIAMS DATED MARCH 21, 2000 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5246 AT PAGE 439 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19-SP-241 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Sonja L. Hodnett, in the original amount of $130,173.00, payable to Bank Of America N.A. , dated April 18, 2005 and recorded on April 21, 2005 in Book 6855 at Page 096, and modified by Loan Modification dated July 6, 2011 and recorded on November 13, 2012 in Book 09040 at Page 0514, Cumberland County Public Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Stone Trustee Services, LLC having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note ev-

18 SP 1476 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Thelma W. Heath and Sarah H. Carr to Hutchens & Senter, Trustee(s), which was dated July 2, 2007 and recorded on August 14, 2007 in Book 7673 at Page 0147, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale

18 SP 711 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Kelly D.H. Fox and Earl N.L. Fox to F. Stuart Clarke, Trustee(s), which was dated July 19, 2007 and recorded on July 23, 2007 in Book 7652 at Page 381, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at

18 SP 806 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jude Jean-Baptiste and Josephine Jean-Baptiste to Philip R. Mahoney, Trustee(s), which was dated January 6, 2014 and recorded on January 7, 2014 in Book 09358 at Page 0754, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at

ing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 64, The Villas of Loch Lomond, Section 3, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 58, Page 69, Cumberland County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6980 Timberwood Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

closure 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: 1255942 (FC.FAY)

Street, said stake being South 24 degrees 15 minutes East 210 feet from the northwest corner of the original 12 acre tract of which this is a part and running thence North 65 degrees 30 minutes East 418.44 feet to the old line; thence as said old line South 24 degrees 15 minutes East 105 feet to a stake; thence South 65 degrees 30 minutes West 418.44 feet to the eastern margin of Grogg Street; thence with the eastern margin of Grogg Street North 24 degrees 15 minutes West 105 feet to the BEGINNING point, being a lot containing one (1) acre more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1467, 1471, 1479, 1483, 1487 and 1491 Misty Circle, Spring Lake, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number: 0511-19-4860 THIRD TRACT: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the eastern margin of Grogg Street, said stake being South 24 degrees 15 minutes East 105 feet from the northwest corner of the original 12 acre tract of which this is a part, and running thence North 65 degrees 30 minutes East 418.44 feet to the old line; thence as said old line South 24 degrees 15 minutes East 105 feet to a stake; thence South 65 degrees 30 minutes West 418.44 feet to the eastern margin of Grogg Street; thence as said eastern margin of Grogg Street North 21 degrees 15 minutes West 105 feet to the point of the BEGINNING, containing one (1) acre, more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1468, 1490, 1486, 1482, 1478 and 1474 Misty Circle, Spring Lake, North Carolina. Parcel ID Number: 0511-19-3968 FOURTH TRACT: BEGINNING at an iron stake in the eastern margin of Grogg Street, said stake being North 65 degrees 30 minutes East 42 links from a corner of a 31.2 acre tract conveyed to J.T. West (now owned by Roscoe J. Pope) and running thence as a line of said 31.2 acre tract North 65 degrees 30 minutes East 6.34 chains to an iron stake with oak pointers; thence with a line of said 31.2 acre tract South 24 degrees 15 minutes East 105, feet to a stake; thence a new line South 65 degrees 30 minutes West 6.34 chains to a stake in the eastern margin of Grogg Street; thence with the eastern margin of Grogg Street North 24 degrees 15 minutes West 105 feet to the BEGINNING point. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1401, 1405, 1409,

1413and1417WhiteEagleLane,SpringLake,NorthCarolina. Parcel ID Number: 0512-10-3018 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include,

but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE FC.FAY 1262061

Being all of Lot(s) 81, in a subdivision known as Hillendale, Section 3, according to a plat duly recorded in Plat Book 46, Page 22, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 711 Brougham Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this

notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for

any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing

failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:00PM on April 16, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 19 in Block C of Nations Village, Section II, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Map Book 7 at Page 183, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. And Being more commonly known as: 470 Sharview Cir, Charlotte, NC 28217 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Estate of Dar-

lene Rice Lowery. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid 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. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law. Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate

of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on April 22, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 136, in a subdivision known as WOODS EDGE, SECTION FOUR, PART B, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plate 48, Page 67, Cumberland County Registry. And Being more commonly known as: 2316 Electra Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28304 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the

records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Michael Williams. 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, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either 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. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the

or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is April 1, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 15-075390

idencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in Cumberland County, North Carolina, on April 15, 2019 at 11:00 am, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 21 in a Subdivision known as South Hampton at Timberlake. Section Two, and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 94, Page 78, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Tax ID: 0404-42-0764 Said Property is commonly known as 4025 Polk St, Hope Mills, NC 28348 Third party purchasers must pay the excise tax, pursuant North Carolina General Statutes §105-228.30, in the amount of One Dollar ($1.00) per each Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or fractional part thereof, and the Clerk of Courts fee, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §7A-308, in the amount of Forty-five Cents (0.45) per each One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) or major fraction thereof, of the final sale price. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined

by the formula is less than Ten Dollars ($10.00), a minimum Ten Dollar ($10.00) fee will be collected. If the Clerk of Court’s fee determined by the formula is more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), a maximum Five Hundred Dollar ($500.00) fee will be collected. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale and must be tendered in the form of certified funds. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts will be immediately due and owing. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance AS IS WHERE IS. There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, special assessments, land transfer taxes, if any, and encumbrances of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner of the property is Sonja L. Hodnett. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: An order for possession of the

property may be issued pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination (North Carolina General Statutes §45-21.16A(b)(2)). Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of termination. If the Trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstate-

ment of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Stone Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee Attorney At Law Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC Attorneys for Stone Trustee Services, LLC David R. DiMatteo #35254 Christopher J. Culp #13466 5970 Fairview Road Suite 126 Charlotte, NC 28210 (704) 879-2777 (803) 929-0830

at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 17, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING ALL OF LOT 3, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS THELMA W. HEATH, AND THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 80, PAGE 44, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3150 Crows Nest Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset

bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Sarah H. Carr and All Lawful Heirs of Thelma W. Heath. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and

bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

Being all of Lot 33, in a subdivision known as Brightmoor Addition, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 86, Page 143, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

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

Parcel

Number:

0511-19-4819

SECOND TRACT: BEGINNING at a stake in the eastern margin of Grogg Street, said stake being South 24 degrees 15 minutes East 315 feet from the northwest corner of the original 12 acre tract of which this is a part, and running thence North 65 degrees 30 minutes East 412.44 feet to the old line; thence with the old line South 24 degrees 15 minutes East 105 feet to a stake, thence South 65 degrees 30 minutes West 418.44 feet to the eastern margin of Grogg Street; thence with the eastern margin of Grogg Street North 24 degrees 15 minutes West 105 feet to the BEGINNING point, being a lot containing one (1) acre more or less. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1403, 1407, 1413, 1417, 1421, 1425, 1429, 1433 and 1437 Misty Circle, Spring Lake, North Carolina.

designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and being situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and more particularly described as follows:

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5238 Archer Road, Hope Mills, NC 28348. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset

the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 17, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Parcel Identification No 0531-10-3408 Being all of Lot 95, in a subdivision known as PATRIOT PARK VILLAGE, SECTION 1, according to a plat of same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 127, and Page 192, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina Property Address 3404 Park Hill Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28311 Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3404 Park Hill Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28311. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset

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

bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Jude Jean-Baptiste and wife, Josephine Jean-Baptiste. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may

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TAKE NOTICE ing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: PIN 0407-02-2496 Being the same property described in that Deed recorded in 50010, Page 0057, Office of the Register of Deeds, Cumberland County, NC. Being all of Lot 57 Glenbrook Subdivision, Section 4, Part 2 as duly recorded in Book of Plats 38 page 56 Cumberland County North Carolina Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6533 Jamaica Court, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court

costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in

the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of fore-

to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 257, in a subdivision known as College Downs, Section Three, and the same being duly recorded in Plat Book 42, Page 66, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6725 Wake Forest Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

ance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return

of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective

on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1244355 (FC.FAY)

attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of

the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant

is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1243574 (FC.FAY)

or 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 termi-

nation. 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

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 convey-

failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on April 22, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 91, in a subdivision known as Hunters Crossing, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 94, Page 56, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. And Being more commonly known as: 8413 English Saddle Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Darlene Gail Harris. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of

not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is March 21, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 11-013139

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION MECKLENBURG COUNTY 18SP3950

er of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 1:00PM on April 16, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY RUBY O. WALLACE DATED OCTOBER 20, 1995 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 8335 AT PAGE 479 IN THE MECKLENBURG COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA

Being all of Lot 13 in Block 8 of the Clanton Park Subdivision, as shown on a map recorded thereof in Map Book 7 at Page 369 in the Mecklenburg County Public Registry.

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Donna Bell Crocker and Thomas Robert Crocker.

CUMBERLAND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 200 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kevin L. Baldwin and Tracye R. Baldwin (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kevin L. Baldwin) to M.D. Parker, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of September, 1999, and recorded in Book 5156, Page 878, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidenc-

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 1077 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Melissa Kay Simpson to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of August, 2017, and recorded in Book 10144, Page 139, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 22, 2019 and will sell

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 1129 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Baza Mckeithan to McCoy, Weaver, Wiggins, Cleveland & Raper, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of September, 2007, and recorded in Book 7709, Page 0183, and Modification in Book 09405, Page 0608, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 765 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ryan T. Cordell and Amber L. Cordell to Jennifer Grant, Trustee(s), dated the 19th day of September, 2014, and recorded in Book 9511, Page 811, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 1588 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by William Okello and Fenny A. Okello (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): William Okello) to National Title Network, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of February, 2013, and recorded in Book 9113, Page 178, in Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cumberland County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 22, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 16SP896 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY EARL A. HARRIS, II DATED JUNE 24, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 6926 AT PAGE 89 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP279 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY DONNA B. CROCKER AND THOMAS R. CROCKER DATED JANUARY 21, 2003 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5967 AT PAGE 128 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 13, 2010 IN BOOK 8542, PAGE 293 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because

JOHNSTON 19 SP 92 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Michael L. Burney and Sulma Burney to Citrin & Whitman, Trustee(s), which was dated May 30, 2017 and recorded on May 30, 2017 in Book 2270 at Page 1040, Davidson County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be fore-

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Property Address: 6725 Wake Forest Road, Fayetteville, NC 28311 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).

customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on April 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Unit Number 4, Phase VI, Stewart’s Creek Condominiums, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Plat Book 1, Pages 124-133, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 6764 Willowbrook Drive, Unit 1, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-

for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 49 in a subdivision known as FARRINGTON and the same being duly recorded in Plat Book 84, at page 165, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1541 Grassy Branch Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors,

following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Cumberland, State of North Carolina, and is described as follows: Being all of Lot No. 193, in a subdivision known as College Lakes Section 12, Part 3, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 41, Page 16, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5406 Woodard Court, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

And Being more commonly known as: 3335 Barringer Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are The Heirs of Ruby O. Wallace. The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS

of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on April 15, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that parcel of land in City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, State of North Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 5228, page 077, being known and designated as Lot 1, Property of Norman E. Marr, filed in Plat Book 99, page 66. And Being more commonly known as: 2625 Everitte St, Fayetteville, NC 28306

closed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 22, 2019 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Davidson County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 7 of Chandler Place, Phase Two, as recorded in Plat Book 55 Page 34, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Davidson County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 17 Britt Court, Thomasville, NC 27360. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due

and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Michael L. Burney. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the

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: 1197958 (FC.FAY)

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 08-108819

The date of this Notice is March 26, 2019.

rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC

10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. The date of this Notice is March 25, 2019. Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 http://shapiroattorneys.com/nc/ 06-83910

Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-19185-FC01

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AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 541 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tracy Tataranowicz, (Tracy Tataranowicz, deceased)(Heir of Tracy Tataranowicz: Jaclyn Cyran) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jaclyn Cyran) to H.D. Mercer, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of January, 2007, and recorded in Book 3276, Page 82, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 78 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Gabriel Coker and Stacey Coker to Hewett & Wood PA, Trustee(s), dated the 9th day of September, 2015, and recorded in Book 4653, Page 716, 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 16, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Beulah, in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 447 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Miguel A. Cordero and Aurora Rosas Jacinto (now known as Aurora Rosas Cordero) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Miguel A. Cordero and Aurora Rosas Cordero) to Kristoff Law Offices, P. A., Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of January, 2006, and recorded in Book 3046, Page 854, 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

18 SP 402 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Hunter M. Newkirk to Getter Law Offices, Trustee(s), which was dated November 23, 2010 and recorded on December 10, 2010 in Book 3927 at Page 948, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location

19 SP 86 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Justin A. Cameron to Jennifer Grant, Trustee(s), which was dated October 5, 2015 and recorded on October 5, 2015 in Book 4665 at Page 668, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location

ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 196 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Ronald Sexton aka Ronald J. Sexton, Jr. and Elizabeth Sexton (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Elizabth Sexton and Ronald J. Sexton, Jr.) to Donald P. Eggleston, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of June, 2013, and recorded in Book 4016, Page 464, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 145 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Alonzo Moore aka Alonzo Brandon Moore (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Alonzo B. Moore) to Heritage, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of July, 2005, and recorded in Book 2508, Page 948, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 179 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jeffrey Quinn (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jeffrey R. Quinn) to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of June, 2010, and recorded in Book 3422, Page 756, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 165 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Keith R. Baxter and Tammy M. Baxter to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), dated the 4th day of October, 2012, and recorded in Book 3863, Page 767, and Modification in Book 4528, Page 687, 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 18, 2019 and will sell

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 16, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Smithfield, in the County of Johnston, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain parcel of land in City of Smithfield, Smithfield Township, Johnston County, State of NC, as more fully described in Book 1993 Page 736 ID# 15085005, being known and designated as Lot 22 James W Whitley Subdivision, filed in Plat Book 9 at Page 207. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 112 Whitley Drive, Smithfield, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed by Fee Simple Deed from Edith W. Manson, Trustee for Jamie Kyser Pierce under the Will of James W. Whitley to Tracy Tataranowicz, dated 11/27/2000 recorded on 11/29/2000 in Book 1993 Page 736 in Johnston County Records, State of NC. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the

sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.A deposit

of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever isgreater, 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 bankruptcypetition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If thevalidity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to havemerit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no furtherremedy. 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 thepurchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which theproperty 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 providingwritten notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days butnot 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: 1188867 (FC.FAY)

particularly described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Beulah Township, Johnston County, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at point, said point being located by running the following courses and distances from a second point, said second point being the Northwestern corner of the Charlie F. Bridgers’ lot as shown in Deed Book 870, Page 642, Johnston County Registry; North 08 degrees 07 minutes 27 seconds East 180.11 feet to a point, the centerline of NCSR 2348, the point and place of beginning; runs thence North 08 degrees 07 minutes 27 seconds East 61.58 feet and North 08 degrees 12 minutes 29 seconds East 86.30 feet to a point in the centerline of NCSR 2348, corner with Lot 2; runs thence with the line of Lot 2 South 84 degrees 35 minutes 48 seconds East 299.90 feet to a point, corner with Lot 2; runs thence South 07 degrees 58 minutes 17 seconds West 170.76 feet to a point; runs thence North 80 degrees 13 minutes 36 seconds West 300.27 feet to a point, the point and place of beginning and being designated as Lot 1 and containing 1.10 acres according to map and survey of same by Byrd Surveying, P.A., entitled “Surveyed for Kirby Jan Ostrander and Mary Jo B. Ostrander,” dated March 5,

1997. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 340 Bridgers Road, Kenly, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of re-

cord 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: 1242135 (FC.FAY)

the City of Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on April 16, 2019 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 164, Tralee Subdivision, Phase 1B, as shown on a map recorded in Plat Book 65, Page 177, Johnston County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a full and complete description of said lot. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 328 Bear Oak Drive, 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 convey-

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

at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 16, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point in the center line of SR No 1336 the south east corner of the John Carr Lot; thence with the line of John Carr Lot N 05 degrees 15 minutes East 210 feet to his back corner; thence South 85 degrees 20 minutes East 210.0 feet to a stake; thence South 05 degrees 15 minutes West 210.0 feet to the center the of said road thence with the center line of said road North 85 degrees 20 minutes West 210.0 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 1.0 acres, more or less, for a more and complete description reference to hereby given to a map and survey by Boyd L. Shook, R.S. dated July 1, 1971. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1623 Lakewood Road, Four Oaks, NC 27524.

at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 16, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Tract 1, containing 1.14 acres, more or less, as shown on a plat entitled “Minor Subdivision for Kimberly K. Daughtry & Christy D. Price,” prepared by Byrd Surveying, P.A., dated September 16, 2014, and recorded in Plat Bock 80, Page 302, Johnston County Registry. Also included herewith is that certain 2011 Clayton manufactured home bearing serial number ROC724380NCAB, which is permanently affixed to the real property described above (see Declaration of Intent recorded October 5, 2015, in Book 4665 at Page 662). Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3692 Progressive Church Road, Princeton, NC 27569.

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 25, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situate in the County of Onslow, State of North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 38, as shown on that map entitled, “Section 1, Oak grove No. 2, Property P.H. Robb”, said map recorded in Map Book 6, page 60, Onslow County Registry, and to which map reference is hereby made for a fuller and more accurate description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 204 Puller Drive, Jacksonville, North Carolina. **FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY** THE improvements thereon being know as 204 Puller Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28540 Tax ID No. 005707 BEING the same property which, by General Warranty Deed dated May 18, 2010, and recorded on May 27, 2010 among the Land Records of the County of Onslow, State of

North Carolina, in Book 3411, Page 3995, was granted and conveyed by Karen A. Ferguson N/K/A Karen Kollmar unto Ronald J. Sexton, Jr. and wife Elizabeth Sexton. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of re-

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: 1254246 (FC.FAY)

foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 18, 2019 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 in this Commitment is described as follows: Being all of Lot 78, Phase 1 Ashcroft at the commons, as shown on map of same recorded in map Book 41, Page 18 of the Onslow County Registry, said map is herby referenced for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 102 Ashcroft Drive, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed to Alonzo Brandon Moore, by Deed from Signature Homes of Wilmington, Inc., dated 03-03-2003, of record in Book 2010, Page 2010, in the Register’s Office for Onslow County, NC. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court

costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00),

whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pur-

suant 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: 1260609 (FC.FAY)

foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 18, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Stump sound, in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 17 as shown on that certain plat entitled “FINAL PLAT SOUTH CREEK SECTION VI, prepared for Vision Developers, Inc., Stump Sound Township, Onslow County, NC,” prepared by John L. Pierce Surveying and recorded in Map Book 34, Page 106, Slide G-373, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 262 South Creek Drive, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Subject to restrictive covenants recorded in Book 1354, Page 628, Onslow 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 prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in

the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or

after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days but not more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in this notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1265118 (FC.FAY)

to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Swansboro, in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Tax Id Number(s): 050709 Land situated in the Township of Swansboro in the County of Onslow in the State of NC. Being Lot No. 14, Block “F”, as will appear on a map of Foxtrace Subdivision, Section Two, Phase One, recorded in Book of Maps 27, Page 217 (Slide F-85), Onslow County Register of Deeds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 412 Foxtrace Lane, Hubert, North Carolina. Subject to the restrictive covenants recorded in Book 102, Page 178, Onslow County Registry.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the pur-

chase 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 pur-

Commonly known as: 412 Foxtrace Lane, Hubert, NC 28539 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

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TAKE NOTICE ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 166 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Javaria L. Johnson to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 6th day of October, 2016, and recorded in Book 4522, Page 251, 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

RANDOLPH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 36 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Barrie D. Justice and Gayle H. Justice, husband and wife (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Franklin Hill Trust) to Daniel D. Hornfeck, Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of March, 2013, and recorded in Book RE 2330, Page 896, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 324 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jerry Ray Stone, (Jerry Ray Stone, Deceased)(Heir of Jerry Ray Stone: Jerry Eugene Stone and Unknown Heirs of Jerry Ray Stone) to Jerone C. Herring, Trustee(s), dated the 10th day of July, 2002, and recorded in Book 1773, Page 0050, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 367 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joseph E. Pearn, Sr. Married and Janice Pearn, Married, (Joseph E. Pearn, Sr., deceased) (Heirs of Joseph E. Pearn. Sr: Maria Pearn, Joseph E. Pearn, Jr., Sandra Kearns, Dolores Duffy and Unknown Heirs of Joseph E. Pearn, Sr.) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Janice R. Pearn and Joseph E. Pearn, Sr.) to Harold W. Beavers, Trustee(s), dated the 28th day of May, 1997, and recorded in Book 1504, Page 998, 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

STANLY AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 158 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Bridgette S. Hartsell and Christopher W. Hartsell (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Bridgette S. Keller) to John C. MacNeill, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 21st day of August, 2009, and recorded in Book 1295, Page 575, in Stanly 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 Stanly County, North Carolina and the holder of the note ev-

17 SP 151 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, STANLY COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Marlin L. Wright, unmarried man to Stuart Clarke at Thorpe & Clark, Trustee(s), which was dated August 14, 2003 and recorded on August 15, 2003 in Book 0950 at Page 0117, Stanly County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 16, 2019 at 11:30AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash

UNION 14 SP 897 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, UNION COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by James W. Martin and Erin Marie Martin to Adelita A. Shubert, Trustee(s), which was dated July 7, 2011 and recorded on July 8, 2011 in Book 05560 at Page 0783, Union County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee

WAKE AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 527 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Kevin C. Brokenborough and Keshia N. Brokenborough (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kevin C. Brokenborough) to John F. Wible PA, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of August, 2009, and recorded in Book 013683, Page 01292, and Modification in Book 16804, Page 2335, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 372 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jumeekah L. Ingram and Derrick J. Mitchell to NSB Trustee Services LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of October, 2016, and recorded in Book 016583, Page 01095, in Wake County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake Coun-

the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 10:00 AM on April 18, 2019 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. 278 as same and designated on the 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 property. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3049 Foxhorn Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina.

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

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

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 23, 2019 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. 1 (containing 4.49 acres) of the Franklin Hills Subdivision, Section #2, as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 56, Page 31, Randolph County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1504 Franklin Hills Court, Randleman, North Carolina. Being the same property conveyed to Barrie D. Justice and wife, Gayle H. Justice by deed from Donald W. Lanier and wife,CherylK.Lanierfiled02/17/2003inBook1804,Page1. Parcel Number 7774304307 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third

party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00),

the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 23, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lots 8, 9, and 10 of Sunset Acres, a plat of which is duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Randolph County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 9 at Page 9. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 708 Verta Street, Archdale, 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

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

the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 23, 2019 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 1 of WARREN ACRES SUBDIVISION, containing 2.09 acres, more or less, as shown on plat recorded at Plat Book 44, Page 69, Randolph County Registry, to which plat reference is made for a more definite description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 418 North Main Street, Staley, North Carolina. This conveyance is made subject to those Restrictive Covenants recorded in Book 1455, Page 785, Randolph County Registry; to other easements, rights-of-way and restrictions of record. 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

idencing 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 Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on April 24, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Stanly, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Located and being in the Town of Locust, Stanly County, North Carolina, and being Lots Nos. 20 and 21 in Block G in Western Hills Development addition No. 4, as shown by a Plat recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 16, in the Register of Deeds Office in Stanly County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 103 Summit Street, Locust, 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

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

the following described property situated in Stanly County, North Carolina, to wit: Beginning at an existing right of way monument on the northern right of way line of US Hwy 52 (currently a public right of way being 150-feet in width), and being located North 62-15-01 East 87.21 feet from an existing nail in the intersection of the centerlines of Danritch Road and US Hwy 52; thence with the eastern right of way line Danritch Road (currently a public right of way being 60-feet in width) North 18-33-51 West 67.36 feet to an existing right of way monument; thence again with the eastern right of way line of Danritch Road North 13-26-27 East 82.65 feet to an existing iron rod; thence again with said right of way line North 09-42-42 East 55.00 feet to a new iron pipe, which is located South 09-42-42 West 39.31 feet from an existing iron rod; thence a new line North 89-49-41 East 170.27 feet to a new iron pipe, which is located South 03-05-17 West 258.16 feet from an existing iron rod; thence South 03-05-17 West 295.00 feet to an existing concrete monument on the northern right of way line of US Hwy 52, which is located North 59-21-43 West 596.92 feet from an existing right of way monument, and is also located North 03-05-17 East 563.86 feet from an

existing iron pipe; thence with the northern right of way line of US Hwy 52 North 59-21-43 West 187.61 feet to the point of beginning, and containing 1.00 acre, as shown on a unrecorded survey plat by Rogell E. Hunsucker, NC PLS L-2488 entitled “New Lot and Physical Survey for Linda C. Warling and Marlin Wright” dated March 30, 1993 and revised August 4, 2003. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 607 East Church Street, Richfield, NC 28137. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty

relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are All Lawful Heirs of Marlin Lee Wright. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the notice of sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b)

(2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 17-09414-FC01

in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 16, 2019 at 12:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Union County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 7 of Eastwood Subdivision, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet H, File 290A-291, a revision of Plat Cabinet H, File 78-79, Union County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1102 Eastwood Drive, Wingate, NC 28174. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

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

note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Wake County Courthouse door, the Salisbury Street entrance in the City of Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 22, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All of Lot 92 Chasteal Trails Cluster Subdivision, Phase 3, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2007, Pages 1820-1821 (with said lot being shown on page 1820), Wake County Registry, reference to which is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5212 Chasteal Trail, Raleigh, 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

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 fore-

ty, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on April 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 14, Moorefield Subdivision, as shown on a map thereof recorded in Book of Maps 1997, Page 1133, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1304 Windy Field Circle, Knightdale, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder

of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title to this property for any reason, the sole remedy of the purchaser is the return

of the deposit. Reasons of such inability to convey include, but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less than 15 rental units, including Single-Family Residential Real Property An order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of superior court of the county in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing

Subject to restrictive and protective Covenants recorded in Book 937, Page 925 and as amended in Book 964, Page 350, Book 973, Page 299, Onslow County Registry.

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: 1266920 (FC.FAY)

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SOLUTIONS FROM 4.3.19

WAKE 18 SP 1942 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Dianne M. Watson to The McCall Law Firm, PC., Trustee(s), which was dated November 25, 2013 and recorded on November 25, 2013 in Book 015514 at Page 00374, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

BEING all of Lot 61, Rowland Meadows Subdivision, Phase 2, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Book of Maps 2007, Pages 1133 through 1135, Wake County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 400 Spruce Meadows Lane, Willow Spring, NC 27592.

A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

An Order for possession of the property may be issued

19 SP 78 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit:

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Elzie McNeil and Ida Ely to Atty. William Walt Pettit, Trustee(s), which was dated October 31, 2006 and recorded on October 31, 2006 in Book 012244 at Page 02111, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

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

BEING all of Lot 26, Heather Woods subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 1988, beginning at or including page 420. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 611 McKay Place, Garner, NC 27529.

17 SP 915 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

2019 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit:

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Mary B. Jordan to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated February 19, 2008 and recorded on February 20, 2008 in Book 012961 at Page 00397, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 18,

18 SP 402 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Wheatley S. Exum a/k/a Wheatley Exum and Anthony Davis to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated December 3, 2015 and recorded on December 4, 2015 in Book 016229 at Page 02513, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale

16 SP 1468 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Craig A. Woodard and Christie A. Woodard to Donnell G. Adams, Jr., Trustee(s), which was dated February 22, 2002 and recorded on February 27, 2002 in Book 009309 at Page 01499, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be fore-

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of

Being all of Lot 40, Block 37, according to plat entitled “North Ridge, Additions to Haymarket Village, Section Four, Part E, North Ridge, Inc., Developer, Raleigh, N.C.” dated January 11, 1973, prepared by John A. Edwards & Company, Engineers and recorded in Book of Maps 1973, Page 5, Volume 1, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

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

File No.: 15-26354-FC02

mortgagor has not cured the default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination [NCGS § 45-21.16A(b) (2)]. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-22801-FC01

request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Aaron B. Anderson Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5710 Oleander Drive, Ste. 204 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 202-2940 Fax: (910) 202 2941

Said property is commonly known as 7905 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615.

at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 24, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 33, Section 1, Green Pines Subdivision, as depicted in Map Book 1959, beginning at or including Page 170, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 110 Daniel Circle, Knightdale, NC 27545. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due

and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED. Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of Sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS WHERE IS.” There are no representations of warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at, or relating to the property being offered for sale. This sale is made subject to all prior liens, unpaid taxes, any unpaid land transfer taxes, special assessments, easements, rights of way, deeds of release, and any other encumbrances or exceptions of record. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Wheatley S. Exum and spouse, Anthony Davis. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the clerk of

closed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on April 24, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 27 Duxford Subdivision, Bartons Creek Township, according to map recorded in Book of Maps 1992, Page 585 of the Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 13112 Rumford Court, Raleigh, NC 27614. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time

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

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

File No.: 17-02215-FC01