North State Journal Vol. 4, Issue 24 by North State Journal

VOLUME 4 ISSUE 24

WWW.NSJONLINE.COM |

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019

Inside College football training camps open, page B1

JOHN LOCHER | JOHN MINCHILLO | AP PHOTOS

Left, a man cries beside a cross at a makeshift memorial near the scene of a mass shooting at a shopping complex Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. Right, mourners bring flowers to a makeshift memorial Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, for the slain and injured in the Oregon District after a mass shooting that occurred early Sunday morning in Dayton.

the Wednesday

NEWS BRIEFING

Over 40 rescued from rip currents at Wrightsville Beach A North Carolina ocean rescue official says more than 40 people had to be saved from dangerous rip currents at Wrightsville Beach on Sunday. The National Weather Service reported the risk for rip currents across the North Carolina coast Sunday was moderate, meaning swimmers should swim near a lifeguard and pay attention to warnings and beach officials.

Trump freezes Venezuela government assets in escalation The Trump administration froze all Venezuelan government assets on Monday placing the socialist government of Nicolás Maduro alongside a short list of U.S. adversaries from Cuba, North Korea, Syria and Iran. The ban blocks American companies and individuals from doing business with Maduro’s government and its top supporters. The order falls short of an outright trade embargo — notably, it spares Venezuela’s still sizable private sector.

Murphy gun shop takes down billboard after death threats A North Carolina gun shop that drew nationwide attention with a billboard focused on four Democratic congresswomen has replaced it with a sign praising the First Amendment. A billboard sponsored by Cherokee Guns had shown the congresswomen with the apocalyptic phrase “The 4 Horsemen Cometh” altered to read “The 4 Horsemen are Idiots.” The billboard was replaced on Monday with one reading: “First Amendment. Enough Said.” A representative of the shop said they took down the original message because of death threats posted online.

20177 52016 $2.00

NORTH

El Paso, Dayton mourn

JOURNaL

Conversation in Ohio turns to mental health as Texas prepares for Trump visit

STATE ELEVATE THE CONVERSATION

NC enters election season after chaotic summer Uncertainty around elections of the nation’s three special elections for U.S. House. board, voting machines, In the 2018 North Carolina 9th voter ID and maps Congressional District race, apBy David Larson North State Journal RALEIGH — With two special congressional elections only a month away, on Sept. 10, a recently-resigned Board of Elections chair and conflicting lawsuits over voter ID and electoral maps, North Carolina is entering a presidential election year with significant political uncertainty. Bob Cordle, Gov. Cooper’s latest appointment to chair the Board of Elections, ended a chaotic few months as chairman on July 30 by resigning after blowback over a dirty joke. The joke, which he told in front of hundreds of election workers at a training conference, was described as offensive and sexist. When Cordle stepped down, the board was making headlines for delaying the approval of new voting machines. About one-third of counties are waiting for guidance from the board on which vendors can be used for their 2020 voting machines, a decision that’s been months in the making. Some members are demanding a human-readable print receipt from any new machines, and others say that is unnecessary. In addition to the bureaucratic uncertainty at the state’s election regulator, the state is hosting two

parent-winner, Republican Pastor Mark Harris, did not have his victory certified by the state Board of Elections because of suspected voter fraud in Bladen County. This was later shown to be the case, and the alleged-conspirators, including local political operative McCrae Dowless, are now having their time in court. On Monday Aug. 5, Dowless and his six associates, all charged with being part of a ballot harvesting scheme, appeared before a judge on these charges. Their future court appearances have not yet been set, but charges include perjury, obstruction of justice and illegal possession of an absentee ballot. The 2018 race came down to only 905 votes in the unofficial results and is once again a tossup, now between state Sen. Dan Bishop (R-Mecklenburg) and Marine-veteran Dan McCready, Harris’ opponent in the original race. Harris declined to run again, citing his health. In February, 2019, just as it was becoming clear that a new election would be necessary in NC-9, eastern North Carolina Congressman Walter Jones (RNC-03) passed away, making another special election necessary. Despite now having to defend these two congressional seats, North Carolina Republicans have See ELECTIONS, page A2

The Associated Press EL PASO, Texas and DAYTON, Ohio — El Paso opened a grief center on Tuesday to help people cope with last weekend’s shooting at a Texas Walmart in which 22 people were killed and many others were wounded. In Dayton, Ohion, public conversation about a shooting that took 10 lives shifted Tuesday toward how to address people with mental health issues who might pose a threat of violence. A woman who briefly dated the gunman recounted their bonding over struggles with mental illness, and the Ohio governor called for more mental health support along with gun safety measures. The topics of gun violence, immigration, public safety and mental health folded together as separate attacks over the weekend resulted in mass casualties. In El Paso, President Donald Trump was due to visit the border city, much to the chagrin of some Democrats and other residents who say his fiery rhetoric has fostered the kind of anti-immigrant hatred that may have motivated Saturday’s attack. El Paso’s police chief, Greg Allen, said investigators believe the suspected gunman, 21-year-old Patrick Crusius, posted an anti-immigrant screed that appeared online shortly before the attack. Crusius is being held on capital murder charges, though federal prosecutors are also considering charging Crusius with hate crimes. On Monday, Crusius was assigned a veteran public defender from San Antonio, Mark Stevens. Stevens didn’t immediately reply to a request for comment left Tuesday. Trump on Wednesday was also expected to visit Dayton, where another gunman killed nine people and wounded many others in an attack only hours after the El Paso mass shooting. White House counselor Kellyanne Conway recounted visits Trump has made to grieving communities after mass shootings in Parkland, Fla., and Las Vegas. “He goes, trying to help heal communities, meeting with those who are injured, those loved ones who have survived, the innocents who have lost their lives so senselessly and tragically,” Conway said. El Paso’s Republican mayor, Dee

Margo, announced Trump’s visit at a news conference Monday evening, preemptively defending the decision to welcome the president while acknowledging there would be blowback: “I’m already getting the emails and the phone calls.” Margo has previously criticized Trump for suggesting that El Paso, which had fewer homicides in all of 2017 than the death toll in Saturday’s attack, was a dangerous and unsafe place. “This is not a political visit as he had before, and he is president of the United States,” Margo said, referring to a campaign rally Trump held in February. “So in that capacity, I will fulfill my obligations as mayor of El Paso to be with the president and discuss whatever our needs are in this community and hope that if we are expressing specifics, that we can get him to come through for us.” In Dayton, police haven’t publicly offered a motive for why 24-yearold Connor Betts, wearing a mask and body armor, opened fire with See SHOOTINGS, page A2

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

A2 WEDNESDAY

8.7.19 #192

Redskins to offer gamblingfocused preseason telecast The Associated Press

“Here’s to the land of the long leaf pine.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Washington Redskins will become the first NFL team to have a gambling-focused telecast of their games, offering cash prizes to viewers who correctly predict in-game outcomes during the preseason.

The telecasts on the regional cable network NBC Sports Washington will follow a formula established by the Redskins’ NBA neighbors, the Washington Wizards. The Wizards, however, offered the free-to-play contests during the regular season, while the Redskins will have them only during the four preseason

games, when NBC Sports Washington has TV rights. The network will continue to offer a traditional telecast on its main channel, while the gambling-focused telecast will air simultaneously on its secondary channel, NBC Sports Washington Plus. Damon Phillips, the network’s general manager, says

Wizards games saw increased ratings and fan engagement when the in-game contests were available. Phillips says starting the interactive telecasts now allows the network to be ready when legal online or mobile sports betting becomes available in its viewing area. The network could in theory accept real-time wagers on proposition bets offered during the telecast if it were to partner with a sportsbook operator. For now, the games are free to play and the network will give away $1,000 in cash to one winner per quarter of each game.

Visit North State Journal online! nsjonline.com stanlyjournal.com twincityherald.com

We stand corrected To report an error or a suspected error, please email: corrections@nsjonline.com with “Correction request” in the subject line.

In the July 24 issue of the North State Journal, we printed the statewide list of North Carolina debutantes and their parents. The following listings were omitted in error: Elizabeth Grimes Crumpton (Lizzy), of Wilmington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Slade Crumpton, Jr. STEVE HELBER | AP PHOTO | FILE

Margaret Burton Fountain (Margaret), of Raleigh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Burton Fountain Elizabeth Lee Criner (Elizabeth), of Wilmington, daughter of Mr. Sherman Lee Criner and The Honorable Sandra Alice Ray The total number of debutantes this year is 187.

North State Journal (USPS 20451) (ISSN 2471-1365) Neal Robbins Publisher

In this Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs drills with teammates Samaje Perine (32) and Darlin Kidsy Jr., (84) during the Washington Redskins NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va.

ELECTIONS from page A1 seen recent victories, especially in court. A three-judge panel recently decided that although a lawsuit against the North Carolina voter ID law can proceed, the law cannot be blocked from implementation in the 2020 elections. No voter ID will be necessary for the two 2019 special elections though. “North Carolinians know election integrity is essential to our democratic process and strongly supported voter ID,” Speaker Moore said after the decision, referring to the constitutional amendment passed by voters on the 2018 ballot. “This law accommodates all voters’ access to a secure ballot with commonsense standards already in place in most states.”

With this decision, North Carolina would join 34 other states, including every other Southern state, in having some form of voter ID law on the books. On the long-standing court battle over GOP-drawn district maps in North Carolina, Democratic opponents of the maps were hoping the U.S. Supreme Court would rule them to be illegal gerrymandering. Instead, the nation’s highest court declined to do so, saying that it was a matter for the state constitutions and state legislatures, not federal courts, to decide. “We agree with the U.S. Supreme Court that voters, not judges, should choose their elected representatives.” said Rep. David Lewis (R-Harnett), the House Redistricting chair, in a statement. “Today’s ruling establishes precedent that it is not the judicial

branch’s responsibility to determine the winners and the losers. This is a complete vindication of our state and of our process.” But the state’s maps are not totally vindicated in the eyes of the Democrat-aligned interest groups pursuing legal challenges. The case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Common Cause v. Rucho, dealt with the state’s federal congressional maps. Another connected case, Common Cause v. Lewis, being considered by the Wake County Superior Court, deals with the maps for representation in the state legislature. Bob Philips, the executive director of Common Cause, the plaintiff in both cases, said in a statement after the U.S. Supreme Court decision, “This ruling is a bitter disappointment. And make no mistake about it, there are victims

of this decision. The victims are those North Carolinians who do not have a voice in Washington because a narrow majority of the U.S. Supreme Court has condoned an abusive partisan gerrymander.” In response, Lewis said, “He and his liberal colleagues cannot change the constitution which clearly vests the power to redistrict within the legislature, a fact reaffirmed by the Supreme Court of the United States when Chief Justice Roberts said that partisan redistricting is non-justiciable.” The decision on Common Cause v. Lewis has not been announced. If the court sides with the plaintiffs, and says the 2020 state legislative maps need to be redrawn, this will be another element of uncertainty for voters trying to figure out voting machines, voter ID and other N.C. election variables.

Cory Lavalette Managing/Sports Editor Frank Hill Senior Opinion Editor Emily Roberson Business/Features Editor David Larson Associate Editor Lauren Rose Design Editor

Published each Wednesday by North State Media, LLC 3724 National Dr., Suite 210 Raleigh, N.C. 27612 TO SUBSCRIBE: 704-269-8461 or online at nsjonline.com Annual Subscription Price: $25.00 Periodicals Postage Paid at Raleigh, N.C. and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: North State Journal 3724 National Dr., Suite 210 Raleigh, N.C. 27612

Get in touch!

www nsjonline.com

North State Journal

@nsjnews

SHOOTINGS from page A1 an AR-15 style gun outside a strip of nightclubs in Dayton early Sunday, killing his sister and eight others before officers fatally shot him less than 30 seconds into his rampage. A woman who said she briefly dated him earlier this year said in an online essay that Betts had “dark thoughts,” including about wanting to hurt people. Adelia Johnson, 24, said they met in a college psychology class and bonded over dealing with mental illness, which she said allowed Betts to open up to her. Johnson said she was in treatment but that Betts “didn’t want to seek help because of the stigma.” He told her he thought he had mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, she said. “When he started joking about his dark thoughts, I understood,” she wrote. “Dark thoughts for someone with a mental illness are just a symptom that we have to learn how to manage.” Johnson said on their first date, Betts showed her a video of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. She said Betts had “uncontrollable urges” that she called “red flags,” which eventually led her to call things off in May. When she broke up with him, she said she reached out to his mother to express her concern, but she didn’t elaborate on what they discussed. It’s unknown whether any of the Dayton victims were targeted. Besides Betts’ sister Megan, 22, the others who died were Monica Brickhouse, 39; Nicholas Cum-

JOHN MINCHILLO | AP PHOTO

Mourners gather for a vigil at the scene of a mass shooting, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. Multiple people in Ohio were killed in the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours. er, 25; Derrick Fudge, 57; Thomas McNichols, 25; Lois Oglesby, 27; Saeed Saleh, 38; Logan Turner, 30; and Beatrice N. Warren-Curtis, 36. Betts was white and six of the nine killed were black, but police said the speed of the rampage made any discrimination in the shooting seem unlikely. Hospital officials said 37 people have been treated for injuries, including 14 with gunshot wounds. Sugarcreek Township police said the only records they have on Betts are from a 2015 traffic citation. They noted without further explanation that Ohio law allows

sealed juvenile court records to be expunged after five years or when the person involved turns 23. Bellbrook police say they weren’t aware of any history of violence. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said it’s clear Betts exhibited anti-social behaviors in high school that should have alerted those around him to a problem. But Betts had no apparent criminal record as an adult, and police said there was nothing that would have prevented him from buying a gun. DeWine on Tuesday called on the Republican-led legislature to pass laws requiring background

checks for nearly all gun sales, allowing courts to restrict firearms access for people perceived as threats, and improving access to in-patient psychiatric care for those who need it most. “If we, after a tragedy, only confine ourselves to doing those things that would have prevented this tragedy, we are missing a real opportunity,” DeWine said. “So we need to look at these tragedies together.” Trump has said he wants Washington to “come together” on legislation providing “strong background checks” for gun users.

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Senate confirms 13 more judges By Matthew Daly The Associated Press

EVAN VUCCI | AP PHOTO

In this Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks about the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, in Washington.

Lawsuit seeks to overturn California tax return law aimed at Trump By Adam Beam The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Four California voters have sued to block a new state law aimed at forcing Republican President Donald Trump to release his income tax returns. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law last week that requires presidential candidates to file five years of their income tax returns with the California secretary of state. Candidates who don’t comply will not appear on the March 3 presidential primary ballot. The conservative group Judicial Watch announced Monday it had filed a lawsuit last week to challenge the law. The four plaintiffs are two Republicans, one Democrat and one independent. “This is a nonpartisan concern about the state running roughshod and attempting to amend the Constitution on its own,” Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton said. The Constitution requires three things of presidents: They have to be born in the U.S.; must be at least 35 and must have lived in the country for at least 14 years. Attorneys for Judicial Watch argue California’s law effectively alters the Constitution by adding a new requirement for tax returns, something they say state governments don’t have the authority to

do. California’s law says voters need to know details about presidential candidates’ finances to “better estimate the risks of any given Presidential candidate engaging in corruption.” But Judicial Watch argues that rationale could lead states to demand things like medical and mental health records and eventually things like Amazon purchases, Google search histories and Facebook friends. The organization also argues that by limiting the law to primary elections, it does not apply to independent candidates. Judicial Watch also says the law violates voters’ constitutional rights to associate with presidential candidates and the voters who support them, rights it says are guaranteed under the First and 14th amendments. The lawsuit names Secretary of State Alex Padilla as the defendant because his office is in charge of enforcing the law. Representatives for Padilla and Newsom declined to comment on Monday, saying they have not been officially notified of the lawsuit. Speaking with reporters outside of an unrelated event at the governor’s office, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said: “We’ll be ready to do what we need to do to defend California’s laws.” When he signed the law last

week, Newsom released statements from three lawyers, including the dean of the University of California, Berkeley law school, saying the law is constitutional. Newsom contends Congress has changed aspects of the presidency previously, including limiting presidents to two terms after President Franklin Roosevelt was elected to four terms, and passing anti-nepotism laws after President John F. Kennedy appointed his brother, Robert, U.S. attorney general. “If the federal government is not going to act, California needs to act. We’ve always done that,” Newsom said in a video posted to his Twitter account. Citizens have had to pay federal income taxes since 1913, but it wasn’t until 1973 when a U.S. president made his personal tax returns public. Republican Richard Nixon released his tax returns publicly while he was being audited by the IRS. Ever since, U.S. presidents have released at least a summary of their personal income taxes. That includes most major candidates for president, with some exceptions. Former California Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown did not release his tax returns when he ran for president in 1992. Trump has refused to release his tax returns, saying they are being audited by the IRS.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the Senate departed for a fiveweek recess last week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hailed the chamber’s accomplishments, including a hardwon budget deal that staves off a possible government shutdown. But topping McConnell’s list were Senate votes confirming 13 of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees. The actions bring to more than 140 the number of judges confirmed by the Senate since Trump took office in 2017. McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, called the Senate votes “big progress for the federal judiciary,” adding that “for too long, thoroughly uncontroversial judicial nominees just like these have been held up and delayed by our Democratic colleagues.” Frustrated by Democratic delay tactics in confirming dozens of lower-profile nominees, McConnell and Senate Republicans adopted a rules change this spring that cut back debate times on most of Trump’s picks. The 13 judges approved this week marks a decrease from the 19 judicial nominees Senate Republicans had planned to confirm before leaving Washington until September. Six other nominees are expected to get a vote once the Senate returns. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) tweeted after the final votes: “As of today, I am proud to say we’ve been able to confirm 2 Supreme Court Judges, 43 Circuit Court Judges and 99 District Court Judges under @realDonaldTrump.” Liberal activists decried the Senate votes and said Democrats should have worked harder to block the nominees or at least delay them. “We realize we don’t have votes to stop these people, but Democrats shouldn’t lay down and confirm judges in a quick timeline,” said Brian Fallon, a former aide to Hillary Clinton and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer who now leads Demand Justice, a progressive group created to count-

OF N.C. 160 (STEELE CREEK ROAD) FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA LINE TO I-485 IN CHARLOTTE

STIP PROJECT NO. U-5766 The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold public meetings regarding the proposed widening of a seven-mile section of N.C. 160 (Steele Creek Road) from the South Carolina Line to I-485 in Charlotte. Two public meetings will be held to present the same information: Monday, August 19 4-7 p.m. Kennedy Middle School 4000 Gallant Lane, Charlotte

Wednesday, August 21 4-7 p.m. Southwest Middle School 13624 Steele Creek Road, Charlotte

At the meeting NCDOT representatives will display maps and be available to answer questions and receive comments. Comments will be taken into consideration as work on the project develops. Written comments or questions can also be submitted at the meeting or by phone, email or mail no later than September 6, 2019. Information will be posted on the U-5766 project webpage as it becomes available: https://www.publicinput.com/SteeleCreek-Widening For additional information contact: Brian Query, PE, Project Manager, NCDOT Division 10, by mail at 12033 East Independence Blvd, Suite H Matthews, N.C. 28105 by phone at (980) 262-6294, or via email at tbquery@ncdot.gov or Project Consultant, Aileen Mayhew, PE, Project Manager (Mott MacDonald) by mail at P.O. Box 700, Fuquay-Varina, N.C. 27526 by phone at (919) 552-2253 or via email at aileen.mayhew@mottmac.com 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 Kayla Weber by phone at (919)707-6061 or by email at knweber@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 1-800-481-6494.

mecklenburg_north-state-journal_U-5766.indd 1

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.

8/2/19 3:10 PM

North State Journal staff contributed to this report.

Nevada GOP could let Trump bypass its nominating caucuses By Michelle L. Price The Associated Press

NCDOT TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED WIDENING

er long-running conservative advocacy on the judiciary. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, a Democratic candidate for president, faulted Senate Democrats — including several running for president — for failing to block Trump-appointed judges. “We have to stop giving him a pass,” Inslee told MSNBC Thursday. “They’ve approved his judge selections so they can go on recess. These are lifetime appointments ... It’s more important than their vacation, frankly.” Fallon and other activists said Democrats running for president missed an opportunity by not talking about judicial nominees during Wednesday night’s presidential debate. “The stakes are too high for presidential candidates to ignore,” Fallon said. Six of the 13 judges approved this week are from Texas, with two each from Illinois and Pennsylvania, and one each from Arizona, North Dakota and Oregon. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, hailed the Texas judges, especially Jason Pulliam, the first African-American judge in the Western District of Texas, and Jeffrey Brown, a Texas Supreme Court justice. Cornyn served on the state Supreme Court before being elected to the Senate. “Each of these nominees has shown their legal acumen, clear judgment and unwavering commitment to the rule of law,” Cornyn said on the Senate floor. Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, meanwhile, praised the two Illinois judges approved by the Senate, Martha Pacold and Mary Rowland. Pacold is a former law clerk to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, while Rowland is the first LGBTQ judge Trump has put on the bench. Rowland’s confirmation comes as part of a deal Durbin and Duckworth made with the Trump White House that for every three federal district judges in Illinois sought by Republicans, the Democrats get a pick. A vote on a third Illinois nominee, Steven Seeger, was delayed until September.

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Republican Party next month will consider bypassing its presidential nominating caucuses next year by having governing members endorse President Donald Trump and avoid any primary challenge. The Nevada GOP’s governing central committee will vote at its September meeting whether to approve the change, allowing the central committee members to then commit the state’s Republican delegates all for the president. “The Nevada Republican Party is firmly behind President Donald J. Trump’s re-election campaign,” Nevada GOP chair Michael McDonald said in a statement. “We are all in and are excited to get to work on sending President Trump back to the White House for four more years!” The potential rule change comes as the Republican National Committee has joined forces with the president’s re-election bid, four years after Trump cleared a crowded field of GOP challengers, leaving corners of opposition within his party. That opposition has become quieter, positioning Trump as all-but-assured to win his party’s nomination next year. The Republican National Committee this year issued a nonbinding resolution that declares the party’s undivided support for Trump, and Republicans in South Carolina are set to consider next month whether to cancel their primary, shielding the president from an inter-party contest. “He’s going to be the nominee,” Schipper said. “This is about protecting resources to make sure

“He’s going to be the nominee. ... This is about protecting resources to make sure that the president wins in Nevada and that Republicans up and down the ballot win in 2020.” Schipper that the president wins in Nevada and that Republicans up and down the ballot win in 2020.” Former Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, the only Republican who has so far declared he’s challenging Trump for the party’s nomination, is considered a longshot. “We don’t elect Presidents by acclamation in America,” Weld said in a Friday statement on the Nevada GOP proposal. “Donald Trump is doing his best to make the Republican Party his own personal club, and this is just one more example. Republicans deserve better.” If the Nevada GOP central committee approves the change at a Sept. 7 meeting in Winnemucca, the group could cast a vote as soon as that day to bind their delegates to vote for Trump. Schipper said the party would still hold caucuses on Feb. 25, 2020, but the neighborhood meetings would be of a much smaller scale and solely set up to pick which Nevada residents are delegates to the national GOP convention.

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Murphy

Jones & Blount

Manteo

jonesandblount.com @JonesandBlount

Wild about wild-caught!

Jake Johnson is newest member of NC House The Associated Press

Whether it’s a shrimp burger from a roadside stand, a softshell crab fried to golden perfection or the iridescent perfection of tuna tartare, North Carolinians are rediscovering the appetizing authenticity of real seafood from our coastal waters. So what are you waiting for? Dive on in!

RALEIGH — A 25-year-old Republican is taking over the North Carolina House seat previously held by a lawmaker who pleaded guilty to cyberstalking his estranged wife. A spokesman for state House Speaker Tim Moore said Tuesday that Jake Johnson was sworn in after being appointed to serve as the representative for a western North Carolina district that includes Transylvania and Polk counties

Locals Seafood Raleigh Weaver Street Market Chapel Hill

ies they

High Seafood Co. West Jefferson

Country

Carolina Fish & Food Market Charlotte

The Associated Press CHAPEL HILL — The search for a new president of North Carolina’s public universities is getting direction from the woman who formerly headed how elections are organized, operated and protected. The University of North Carolina said Friday it hired former state elections director Kim Strach. Spokesman Jason Tyson said she’ll be paid $15,000 a month. That’s more than Strach was paid before being forced out as elections

For a complete list of NC seafood markets from the mountains to the coast visit www.nccatch.org

WEST

Interstate widening project could start in September

9-year-old saves friend from drowning, named “hero” Buncombe County Firefighters have honored a 9-yearold boy for saving another child from drowning in a pool. Jayden Castillo was presented a Civilian Life-Saving Award by the Asheville Fire Department for rescuing 5-year-old Marlee Shelton. Castillo was swimming in their complex’s pool when he saw Shelton on his back at the bottom of the pool and dove into action. Nearby adults began CPR before emergency services arrived. Castillo was also awarded a Commissioners’ Award of Heroism from the State Fire Marshal in Raleigh. AP

Bakersville man charged with assault Mitchell County John Arthur West of Bakersville was charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury after the 47-year-old went to the home of the victim and stabbed him in the torso with a pointed tool. The two began arguing earlier in the day at a construction site at the McDowell Square Shopping Center, where both were working. Alcohol was a factor. WLOS

Henderson County The North Carolina Department of Transportation says widening of Interstate 26 from Henderson County to Brevard Road could begin in September. The $263 million, five-year contract has been awarded to a contractor in South Carolina. It will expand the interstate from four lanes to eight, with four lanes going in each direction, doubling its capacity. Other parts of the project include multiple retaining walls and drainage system upgrades. Two lanes of traffic will stay open in each direction during the day.

PIEDMONT

EAST

Man charged with stealing ambulance

Runaway emu last seen jumping on car hood Orange County Officials are looking for an emu on the loose that was last spotted jumping on the hood of a car. The emu, nicknamed “Eno,” was sighted over the weekend. An Orange County Animal Services spokesperson said it’s believed to be in the Hillsborough area. Officials say it’s been on the run for about five weeks. They don’t know where the flightless bird escaped from. People shouldn’t try to catch it, but instead call animal services. AP

Pasquotank County Animal control officers and rescue groups seized more than 50 animals that were being held in a home. Officials did a welfare check in mid-July and found dogs, cats, five horses, three mini horses and a pony. Many animals were held in a house without air conditioning, while others were in a barn on the property. The horses were malnourished and neglected. The dogs and cats are at SPCA of Northeastern Carolina, while the horses were taken to Right of Way Rescue. WTKR

Robeson County The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a request to throw out a lawsuit filed by two brothers who spent decades behind bars after being wrongfully convicted. Henry McCollum and Leon Brown were convicted of rape and murder in the death of 11-year-old Sabrina Buie in Red Springs in 1983. They spent years on death row before being cleared by DNA evidence. They were released in 2014 and later pardoned. The court ruled the lawsuit alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution can move forward and be decided by a jury. AP

Board overturns firing of police captain

Adoptive mother of missing teen pleads guilty to murder

Buncombe County A grievance board has overturned the firing of a former Asheville police captain, saying the officer deserved discipline for some of his actions but shouldn’t have lost his job. The Civil Service Board overturned the firing of Capt. Mark Byrd voting 4-1 after three days of hearings. The board found some charges against Byrd may have warranted discipline but not firing. Byrd was fired in July 2018 by then-Police Chief Tammy Hooper. Hooper said Byrd was dishonest about the timeline into the investigation of a police beating of a pedestrian.

Rowan County The adoptive mother of a teen who was missing for years has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder. Casey Parsons was sentenced to life in prison after also pleading guilty to felony counts of child abuse, concealment of death and obstruction of justice in Rowan County Superior Court. Her husband, Sandy Parsons, remains jailed pending trial on the same charges. The two were charged in the death of Erica Parsons, who was reported missing in July 2013 and last been seen alive at 13, in 2011. In 2016, Sandy Parsons led authorities to Erica’s body in South Carolina. AP

Boat captain bitten by shark brought on board

Woman gives fake name at checkpoint Alamance County The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office has charged a woman with felonious identity theft after deputies say she gave her sister’s name at a checkpoint. Deputies asked 38-year-old Kristle Andrea Matthews to produce her license and registration on Wednesday. The woman said she didn’t have her license with her and gave deputies her sister’s name and date of birth. When deputies asked again, Matthews gave her real name. Authorities cited Matthews for driving on a revoked license, driving a vehicle with no insurance and possession of a fictitious license plate.

director in May in a political shakeup. Tyson said he didn’t know if the university’s governing board will also hire a consulting firm to identify and recruit candidates. Former UNC health care network head William Roper has been the system’s interim head since January. He previously ducked questions about whether he wanted the job permanently. Roper took over after former U.S. Education Secretary Margaret Spellings resigned.

Appeals court allows suit in 1983 killing to move ahead

50 animals seized from home

Gaston County Joshua Kyle Poindexter, 29, of Kings Mountain has been charged with stealing an ambulance from a hospital parking bay and leading police on a high-speed chase. The ambulance belonging to the Dallas Rescue Squad was taken from CaroMont Regional Medical Center Friday night. Police charged Poindexter with larceny of a motor vehicle, fleeing to elude arrest, failing to heed a siren and reckless driving. GPS software allowed police to track the stolen ambulance. Poindexter led police on a chase that exceeded the speed limit by 15 mph before he was arrested in Cherryville.

and part of Henderson County. The state Republican Party says Johnson became one of the youngest elected officials in state history when at 22 he became a Polk County commissioner. Johnson replaces 27-year-old Cody Henson, who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges last month and resigned. Henson said he used the wrong methods to try to keep his family together.

Former board of elections chief will lead UNC system president search

ellers…..

busy)

Dare County A charter boat captain trying to help some anglers enjoy their experience off the coast had his own encounter that he won’t soon forget. One of the fishermen on Rick Caton’s boat reeled in a blacktip shark. Caton used a gaff to get the shark in the boat, and that was when the shark turned its head and bit Caton in the right shin. Caton got a knife and stabbed the shark in the back, forcing it to let go of his leg. He then poured bleach on the wound to clean it. AP

Blue Cross wants to lower rates for Obamacare policies The Associated Press RALEIGH — North Carolina’s largest health insurer says it’s figured out how to make money after six years of selling subsidized policies under the Affordable Care Act and wants to cut average premiums by more than 5% for individuals and 3% for small businesses. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina said Wednesday it’s asking regulatory permission to set the lower

Man cited after leaving dog in van Pitt County Police say a man has been cited for animal cruelty after authorities found his dog left inside a minivan. Animal Protective Services in Greenville said the dog was left in David Current’s minivan for between 30 and 45 minutes. Current said that he was involved in pit bull rescues and had left a cup of water for the dog, while the temperature outside the minivan had reached 90 degrees. AP

The

98 % of ALL Farms Truth are Family Farms

About Ag

ncfb.org

rates for 2020. The company also cut prices this year on individual plans offered under the federal “Obamacare” law. Blue Cross said it’s achieving savings by switching from the years-old model of paying for each medical procedure to one which pays doctors and hospitals set amounts for treatment. The insurer says it’s also emphasizing primary care to lower costs, for example by covering three visits per year at no cost.

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

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

VISUAL VOICES

EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL

We need to learn more from Civil War history, not less

If we stop talking about slavery, no one would remember the Civil War as a seminal event where a free society of mostly white people prosecuted a war that freed 3 million black people from slavery instead of reenslaving them as ancient Romans and Greeks regularly did.

AT A TIME when our very real history in America is under siege from those want to expunge any mention of the sins of our past, Ron Chernow’s well-written and researched biography of former Union Army general and two-term U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant is an important book to read. Eradicating all mention of slavery in the full context of American history would render our shared life together as “fake history,” not “real” history. There is no way to talk about how great it was that “Lincoln freed the slaves!” without bringing up how Africans were brought to the U.S. in bondage in the first place. If you listen closely to the abolitionists of our collective U.S. history because slavery existed in the beginning of our Republic, they really want to ban all mention of the so-called “peculiar institution” of slavery. The only mention of it presumably would be in footnotes with the comment that “slavery was terrible and perpetuated by a rich, ruling class of entitled white men in the Southern aristocracy.” Try to imagine what would be lost if we stopped talking about slavery in the South altogether. We would lose perspective on how far America has come since then in terms of racial integration and diversity since 1865. We would lose the fact that 2 million white Union soldiers fought to preserve the Union and eradicate slavery from the South, 350,000 who died doing so. Why would leaders such as Abraham Lincoln and white abolitionists in the North sacrifice so many soldiers to the cause of preserving the Union while ending slavery unless it was the right thing to do morally, spiritually and ethically? If we stop talking about slavery and the Civil War, historians 10,000 years from now would look back on the United States of America as a small blip on the scale of human progress instead of a seminal event where a free society of mostly white people, the Union, prosecuted a war that freed 3 million black people from slavery instead of reenslaving them as ancient Romans and Greeks regularly did to defeated foes. Lincoln and Gen. Grant employed revolutionary enlightened forward

thinking primarily as a tool to expediate the end to the war but later both adopted as the right thing to do as a matter of policy. Midway through the first year of the Civil War, Chernow writes in “Grant”: “A central aim was to have newly liberated blacks work on abandoned plantations, picking cotton and corn that could be shipped north to assist the war effort. ‘We together fixed the prices to be paid for negro labor,” Grant recalled, “whether rendered to the government or to individuals.” It was a remarkable moment — the sudden advent of a labor market for former slaves, who could now be rewarded for picking cotton. Grant found himself overseeing a vast social experiment, inducting his black charges into the first stages of citizenship. Taking the proceeds from their labor, he created a fund that was “not only sufficient to feed and clothe all, the old and young, male and female, but to build them comfortable cabins, hospitals for the sick, and to supply them with many new comforts they had never known before.” Think of it as the first ESOP corporate takeover in American history. “This brand-new Grant never wavered to his commitment to freed people,” Chernow went on to say. Not as lieutenant general of the Union forces. Not as president of the United States for two terms from 1869-1876 when he mercilessly attacked and severely diminished the Ku Klux Klan throughout the South and implemented Reconstruction along the terms of enlightened racial relations that he knew President Lincoln would have pursued had he survived to serve a second term and possibly more. We should never forget the lessons of slavery and the Civil War. Perhaps we should try to teach it better to our children.

EDITORIAL | STACEY MATTHEWS

Gabbard delivered a powerful jab to Harris’ campaign. Can she bounce back?

There are too many examples to cite, but she put over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations and then laughed about it when she was asked if she ever smoked marijuana.

IF NOTHING ELSE, the first and second series of Democratic presidential debates have given a whole new meaning to the term “political theater.” In the first round in Miami in June, California Sen. Kamala Harris broadsided frontrunner Joe Biden with a twofold attack. She slammed him over comments he made in the days prior about his ability to work with segregationist senators in the 1970s to get things done, as well as his stance at the time on the controversial issue of busing. Biden’s poll numbers took a hit while Harris’ began to rise, putting her in the top tier. As a result, a top Democratic fundraiser announced he was “pulling back” from supporting President Obama’s former veep. To make matters worse for Biden, the fundraiser promptly jumped on board the Harris campaign. The second round of debates was held in Detroit last week, and it was Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard who scored a direct hit on a frontrunner. But this time it was Harris who was on the receiving end. Gabbard attacked her record as California’s top prosecutor, the position Harris held for six years prior to being elected to the U.S. Senate. “There are too many examples to cite, but she put over 1,500 people in jail for marijuana violations and then laughed about it when she was asked if she ever smoked marijuana,” said Gabbard to applause. “She blocked evidence that would have freed an innocent man from death row until the courts forced her to do so. She kept people in prison beyond their sentences to use them as cheap labor for the state of California,” Gabbard, an Iraq war veteran, continued. Harris literally could not defend herself against Gabbard’s attacks. Instead of tackling her record, which is what Gabbard did, Harris took the low road. “I am proud of making a decision to not just give fancy speeches or be in a legislative body and give speeches on the floor.” Harris proclaimed defensively, diminishing Gabbard’s standing as a congresswoman. Gabbard’s stunning swipe at Harris was one few people saw coming,

especially from a candidate who has languished in the 1% to 2% polling category for the entirety of her campaign. But it happened. Long after the lights were out on the debate stage in Detroit, the attack trended on social media. Members of the national press were in a state of shock before moving into “defend Kamala” mode. Polling in the immediate aftermath showed Harris as the only candidate whose numbers declined. This was on top of the fact that the bounce she got from her first debate performance had already been waning. The attack proved Harris was not invincible. What does this all mean? Is Harris doomed going forward or can she bounce back? After Biden’s disastrous first debate, many wondered if his campaign would be able to recover. He eventually did. His polling numbers evened out and his support in the black community remained strong. Odds are this will only be a temporary setback for Harris. The Democratic primaries are still months away and we are a month out from the next round of debates, so there is plenty of time for her to get her groove back. It remains to be seen who will qualify for the September debates. So many in the 20-plus field qualified for the first and second series of debates that Democrats had to conduct them over two nights in both Miami and Detroit. As of this writing, only eight have qualified for the next round. Harris is one of the eight. Gabbard has met the fundraising qualifications but has not yet met the polling minimum. If she ends up qualifying and is placed on the same stage again with Harris, look for more fireworks. 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.

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

NUMBER OF THE DAY | SCOTT RASMUSSEN

83%

AFTER ADJUSTING for inflation, federal government spending has doubled since 1989. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 83% of voters recognize this to be true.

Nearly as many — 81% — also recognize that federal spending has increased in 45 of the past 50 years. Finally, 62% recognize that federal spending automatically increases every year.

WALTER E. WILLIAMS

Was Trump right about Baltimore?

ANDREW HARNIK

In this Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, file photo the Dome of the US Capitol building is visible on the morning of the State of the Union in Washington.

GUEST OPINION | SALLY PIPES

Medicare for All will cripple doctors and hospitals

The United States is facing shortages in the supply of health care. Our nation will be short more than 120,000 doctors by 2032. Rural and underserved communities will be hit hardest.

AMERICANS have health on their minds. Nearly four in 10 voters think health care is the most important policy issue our country faces. Some lawmakers — including several Democratic presidential candidates — think a government takeover of the nation’s health insurance system is the answer. But Medicare for All isn’t what voters are looking for. It would drive doctors from the profession and cripple hospitals. Fewer of America’s brightest students will pursue medicine. Ultimately, Medicare for All would make it harder for patients to gain access to care. Already, the United States is facing shortages in the supply of health care. Our nation will be short more than 120,000 doctors by 2032. Rural and underserved communities will be hit hardest. In many ways, this is a stress-driven shortage. More than four in 10 physicians report being burnt out. Around half plan to change career paths. A similar proportion wouldn’t recommend that their children go into medicine. A survey of physicians found that “bureaucratic tasks” were the most common contributor to burnout. More than one-third cited long hours as a stressor; a similar share pointed to insufficient pay. Two of every 10 doctors said government regulations contribute to burnout. Medicare for All would make these problems worse. A government takeover of health care would smother doctors in new bureaucratic tasks. Meanwhile, patients would consume even more care, now that it’s free. Doctors would have to work longer hours to meet that demand. And they’d do so for less pay. Medicare for All envisions paying doctors at Medicare’s rates, which are significantly lower than those for private insurance. Physicians would receive about 30 percent less for procedures including hernia repairs or gallbladder removals, compared to current private rates. Reimbursement rates for emergency visits and chest X-rays would be 60 percent lower.

Asking doctors to treat more patients for less money is no way to address the looming physician shortage. Practicing doctors will leave the profession, and budding doctors will consider other lines of work. Hospitals would also see revenues decline under Medicare for All. Currently, hospitals receive just 87 cents for every dollar they spend on Medicare patients. Over two-thirds of hospitals lose money on Medicare inpatient services. Hospitals depend on private insurers to stay in the black. By eliminating private insurance, Medicare for All will deprive hospitals of the revenue they need to balance their books. One study estimates hospitals will lose $151 billion in annual revenue under Medicare for All. Hospitals would likely have to cut staff or eliminate services. Some might close entirely. Already, one-fifth of rural hospitals are in such poor condition that they are at risk of closing. These dire scenarios are not hypothetical. They’re the reality in single-payer systems in other countries. In the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, a majority of general practitioners said in 2017 they felt pressure due to long working hours, increasing workloads and burdensome paperwork. Two in five planned to leave direct patient care by 2022. That’s twice as many as were planning to quit in 2005. Many British hospitals lack the funds to replace outdated and low-quality equipment. Voters are right to focus on health care. But if Democrats interpret that level of interest as an opportunity to sell Medicare for All, they’ll be sorely disappointed. Sally C. Pipes is president, CEO and Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care Policy at the Pacific Research Institute. Her latest book is “The False Promise of Single-Payer Health Care” (Encounter). Follow her on Twitter @sallypipes. This piece originally ran in The Oklahoman.

BE IN TOUCH Letters addressed to the editor may be sent to letters@nsjonline. com or 3724 National Dr., Suite 210. Raleigh, N.C. 27612. Letters must be signed; include the writer’s phone number, city and state; and be no longer than 300 words. Letters may be edited for style, length or clarity when necessary. Ideas for op-eds should be sent to opinion@nsjonline.com.

HERE’S WHAT President Donald Trump tweeted about Baltimore’s congressman and his city: “Rep. Elijah Cummings has been a brutal bully, shouting and screaming at the great men & women of Border Patrol about conditions at the Southern Border, when actually his Baltimore district is far worse and more dangerous. His district is considered the worst in the USA.” “As proven last week during a congressional tour, the border is clean, efficient and well run, just very crowded,” Trump added. Cumming’s “district is a disgusting, rat and rodent infested mess. If he spent more time in Baltimore, maybe he could help clean up this very dangerous & filthy place.” President Trump’s claims suggesting that Rep. Cummings’ Baltimore-area district is “considered the worst run and most dangerous” has been called racist. But whether Trump’s claims have any merit is an empirical matter settled by appealing to facts. Let’s look at a few. In 2018, Baltimore was rated one of the “Rattiest Cities” in the nation by pest control company Orkin. According to Patch Media, although there has been progress in the last few years, Baltimore ranks ninth in rat infestation, down from its sixth position two years ago on Orkin’s list. What about safety? In 2017, St. Louis had the nation’s highest murder rate, at 66.1 homicides per 100,000 residents. Baltimore came in second, with 55.8 murders per 100,000 people. The unpleasant fact is that predominantly black and Democratic-run cities have the worst records of public safety. The Trace, an independent nonprofit news organization, using 2017 data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting program, listed the 20 major U.S. cities with the highest homicide rates. After St. Louis and Baltimore, Detroit was third, with 39.8 murders per 100,000 people. Other cities with high murder rates included New Orleans; Kansas City, Mo.; Cleveland; Memphis, Tenn.; and Newark, N.J. With 24.1 murders per 100,000 residents, Chicago ranked ninth in the nation, followed by Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Washington, D.C., was 17th. What about education in Baltimore? In 2016, in 13 of Baltimore’s 39 high schools, not a single student scored proficient on the state’s mathematics exam. In six other high schools, only 1% tested proficient in math. In raw numbers, 3,804 Baltimore students took the state’s math test and 14 tested proficient. Citywide, only 15% of Baltimore students passed the state’s English test. Money is not the problem. Of the nation’s 100 largest school systems, Baltimore schools rank third in spending per pupil. Baltimore’s black students receive diplomas that attest that they can function at a 12th-grade level when in fact they may not be able to do so at a sixth-, seventh- or eighthgrade level. These students and their families have little reason to suspect that their diplomas are fraudulent. Thus, if they cannot pass a civil service exam, they will accuse the exam of being racist. When they get poor grades in college and flunk out, they will attribute their plight to racism. The information that these black students have is that they, just as white students, have a high school diploma and the only explanation they see for unequal outcomes is racism. The same story of poor education outcomes can be told about most cities with large black populations. The problems that black people confront are immune to who is the president of the U.S. Those problems were not ameliorated when Barack Obama was president. Those problems are not going to be ameliorated by Trump’s presidency, though the black unemployment rate is considerably lower. The lesson for black people is that politicians and government handouts are not solutions. If they were, at a public expenditure that tops $22 trillion over the past half-century, black people would not be confronted with today’s problems. Walter E. Williams is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

NATION & WORLD Seoul says US, South Korea preparing joint military drills The Associated Press

JASON REED | POO PHOTO VIA AP

In this Nov. 9, 2013, file photo, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zari, center, leaves following a meeting with EU foreign ministers at the Iran Nuclear talks in Geneva, Switzerland.

UK joins US Strait of Hormuz mission; Iran slams sanctions The Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran — Britain said Monday that it would join a U.S.led naval security mission in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran’s seizure of merchant vessels has raised tensions with the West. Earlier, Iran’s foreign minister lambasted recent U.S. financial sanctions against him, calling the move a “failure” for diplomacy. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told reporters in Tehran that “imposing sanctions against a foreign minister means failure” for any efforts at negotiations, and means the side imposing the measures is “opposing talks.” The U.S. administration last week announced sanctions on Zarif, a month after President Donald Trump had imposed similar sanctions on Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The moves are seen as part of Washington’s escalating campaign in what Trump calls “maximum pressure” on the Islamic Republic. The U.S. has increasingly deployed military reinforcements to the region amid unspecified threats from Iran in the wake of Trump’s withdrawal last year from the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers. Britain’s Ministry of Defense said it “will draw largely on assets already in the region.” It said the Royal Navy will work alongside the U.S. Navy to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which sits at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, a shipping channel for one-fifth of all global crude exports.

Two Royal Navy warships are currently in the region, the frigate HMS Montrose and the destroyer HMS Duncan. The Montrose is due to leave for planned repairs later this month. Britain has been giving U.K.flagged vessels in the region a naval escort since the Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized a British-flagged oil tanker last month. Some Iranian officials suggested the seizure of the Stena Impero was retaliation for the seizure of an Iranian oil tanker off the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. European nations have been reluctant to take part in the U.S. naval mission, and Germany has said it will not be involved. Last month, then-U.K. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced that the U.K. would join with European allies to form a “maritime protection mission” in the strait. Hunt has since lost his job, and that effort appears to have foundered. Britain’s Ministry of Defense said the U.S. and the U.K. hoped other countries will join the new mission. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman, James Slack, said Britain was still seeking an international coalition, though he did not say who would be in it. Zarif had stressed Monday that Washington’s policy of “talking about war as an option that remains on the table cannot stand.” Zarif’s press conference came a day after Iran announced its forces had seized a foreign ship in the Persian Gulf suspected of carrying smuggled fuel, but provided no details on the vessel or the nationality of the crew. It was

the Revolutionary Guard’s third seizure of a vessel in recent weeks and the latest show of strength by the paramilitary force amid the spike in tensions. Six oil tankers have also been targeted in the Gulf of Oman in unclaimed acts of sabotage that the U.S. blames on Iran. Iran has denied any involvement in those attacks. In June, Iran shot down an American surveillance drone in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump came close to retaliating, but called off an airstrike at the last moment. Maritime security in the region was further jolted in mid-July, when the Revolutionary Guard’s naval forces confirmed they had seized a United Arab Emirates-based oil tanker, the Panamanian-flagged MT Riah. Britain and other European nations had distanced themselves from the American “maximum pressure” strategy. Unlike the U.S., European countries still adhere to the international nuclear deal. Iran recently began surpassing uranium enrichment limits set in the 2015 deal, but says these moves can be reversed if given enough economic incentives to offset U.S. sanctions. Referring to the seizure of the British tanker, Zarif said Monday that it was not a reciprocal action for Gibraltar. He also told reporters he had received an invitation from Washington for a meeting during his New York trip in July, along with a warning about the sanctions. U.S. officials have not confirmed either of these claims by Zarif claims.

NCDOT TO HOLD PUBLIC MEETING FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT TO WIDEN N.C. 50 (CREEDMOOR ROAD) FROM I-540 TO NORTH OF N.C. 98 WAKE COUNTY

STIP PROJECT NO. U-5891 The N.C. Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to present information on the proposed improvements to N.C. 50 (Creedmoor Road) Widening from I-540 to north of N.C. 98. This open house meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Amran Shriners Club located at 11101 Creedmoor Rd, in Raleigh from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Interested residents may attend at any time during the meeting hours. No formal presentation will be made. NCDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and receive comments regarding the project. All comments received will be taken into consideration as the project progresses. As information becomes available, it may be viewed online at the project website: www.publicinput.com/NC50-Creedmoor-Rd

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and the United States are preparing to hold their annual joint military exercises despite warnings from North Korea that the drills could derail the fragile nuclear diplomacy, Seoul’s military said Friday. Choi Hyun-soo, spokeswoman of Seoul’s Defense Ministry, said the exercises will be focused on verifying Seoul’s capabilities for its planned retaking of wartime operational control of its troops from Washington. She did not confirm or deny reports that the drills, which are expected to be computer simulated and not involve actual combat troops and equipment, began on Monday. North Korea recently has been ramping up its weapons tests, including two test firings of what it described as a new rocket artillery system last week, while

expressing frustration over the continuance of U.S.-South Korea drills it sees as an invasion rehearsal and also the slow pace of nuclear negotiations with the United States. North Korea had said it will wait to see if the August exercises actually take place to decide on the fate of its diplomacy with the United States and also whether to continue its unilateral suspension of nuclear and long-range missile tests, which leader Kim Jong Un announced last year amid a diplomatic outreach to Washington. The allies have scaled down their major military exercises and also stopped regional dispatches of U.S. strategic assets such as long-range bombers and aircraft carriers since the first summit between Kim and President Donald Trump in Singapore in June last year to create space for diplomacy.

PARK JIN-HEE/NEWSIS VIA AP

South Korean President Moon Jae-in speaks during a meeting with his senior aides at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019.

Hong Kong protests disrupt flights, subways as strike called The Associated Press HONG KONG — At least 100 flights were cancelled and subway service widely disrupted in Hong Kong on Monday as a pro-democracy movement called for a general strike. Cathay Pacific and other domestic carriers such as Hong Kong Airlines were the most affected by the flight cancellations, public broadcaster RTHK said. Airport express train service was also suspended. A citywide strike and demonstrations in seven districts in Hong Kong have been called for Monday afternoon. They follow

a weekend of clashes with police on the streets. Hong Kong has seen protests all summer. A movement against an extradition bill that would have allowed residents to be sent to mainland China to stand trial has expanded into demands for an investigation into alleged police abuse at protests and the dissolution of the legislature. Protesters also want full democracy for the semi-autonomous Chinese territory. Protesters snarled the morning rush hour by blocking train and platform doors to prevent trains from leaving stations.

Anyone desiring additional information may contact Allison White, NCDOT Project Manager, by telephone at (919) 707-6341 or by email at akwhite@ncdot.gov. Comments should be submitted by September 13, 2019. NCDOT will provide auxiliary aids and services under the Americans with Disabilities Act for disabled persons who wish to participate in this meeting. Anyone requiring special services should contact Diane Wilson, Human Environment Section, via e-mail at pdwilson1@ncdot.gov or by phone at (919) 707-6073, as early as possible, so that these 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 1-800-481-6494.

VINCENT THIAN | AP PHOTO

Policemen in riot gears move to disperse the residents and protesters at Sham Shui Po district in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019

SPORTS

Women’s World Cup stars come to Cary for ICC, B4

CHRIS SEWARD | AP PHOTO

The winner of the NC State quarterback battle will be able to rely on veteran receivers like Thayer Thomas this season.

Expectations, new faces mark start of camps

the Wednesday SIDELINE REPORT GOLF

Charlotte’s Heath shoots 62 to win Boys Junior PGA Hartford, Conn. Jack Heath made a 40-foot birdie putt from the fringe on the par-4 18th hole for an 8-under 62 and a one-stroke victory Friday in the Boys Junior PGA Championship. The 17-year-old from Charlotte finished at 21-under 259 at Keney Park Golf Course to break the tournament record by seven strokes. Heath also broke the final-round record, making two eagles, six birdies and two bogeys. Heath played the final seven holes in 6 under, hitting a 190-yard shot to 20 feet to set up the eagle on the par-5 14th. He holed out from 45 yards with a lob wedge on the par-5 second hole for the first eagle. Canon Claycomb, a 17-year-old Alabama recruit from Bowling Green, Ky., shot a 66 to finish second.

New coaches at N.C. schools are trying to set a tone, while returning ones assess lineups for 2019 WILFREDO LEE | AP PHOTO

Chazz Surratt was frequently injured when he was playing quarterback for the Tar Heels, but the junior plans to deliver hits with a move to linebacker this season.

Former UNC quarterback moves to defense

American Legion tournament starts

By Shawn Krest North State Journal

Asheboro Newly crowned state champion Wilmington Post 10 and host Randolph County Post 45 head an eight-team field at the American Legion Baseball Mid-Atlantic tournament starting Wednesday at McCreary Park in Asheboro. Wilmington plays Funkstown, N.J., Post 211 at 4:30 p.m. while Randolph County opens against Hamburg, N.Y., Post 527 at 7:30 p.m. The doubleelimination tournament also includes teams from Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. The winner advances to the Legion World Series in Shelby next week.

NBA

Vince Carter returning for record 22nd season Atlanta Vince Carter is putting off retirement for at least one more season. With that, he’ll claim the longest career in NBA history all to himself. A person familiar with the situation confirmed that the former Tar Heels star has agreed to terms on a oneyear contract to return to the Atlanta Hawks for his record 22nd season.

that he looks at the three freshmen currently competing for the UNC quarterback job and wishes he could be there. These last few years, however, nothing with Chazz Surratt has been easy. The wistful regret doesn’t come from his decision last spring however, but from the circumstances that made it necessary. Surratt arrived as the Tar Heels’ quarterback of the future, one of the highest-rated passer recruits of the Larry Fedora era. After redshirting a year, he started seven games as a freshman, passing for 1,342 yards and eight touchdowns, while dazzling fans with his footspeed — his five rushing touchdowns were second-most on the team. Surratt battled injury all season, however, getting knocked out of the Virginia Tech and Miami games and missing most of the final month of the season. Last year, he started the season serving a suspension after he and several teammates sold team-issued shoes for a profit. Almost as soon as he finally got on the field, he suffered a season-ending wrist injury, then watched as two other Fedora recruits — Jace Ruder and Cade Fortin, both currently competing for the 2019 starting job — moved past him in the pecking order. He needed to make a change and, for a time, considered transferring. Instead of choosing a new college home, however, he found a new home on the Tar Heel field.

PRESEASON FOOTBALL camps opened at most colleges around the state on Friday. But according to new/old North Carolina coach Mack Brown, who’s been around long enough to know about such things, the real preparations for the upcoming seasons don’t start until the players start hitting one another a few days later. “When you learn to swim, you’ve got to have a pool. When you learn to play football you’ve got to have pads,” Brown said at the Tar Heels’ first practice and his first back at UNC since 1997. “The first two days you are trying to get organized, you are trying to see who is conditioned, you are trying to look at your new guys and see what they look like because you haven’t been out on the practice field with them. “You’ve got to play game speed every day in practice against other good players on your team and then you become a more confident football team.” It’s an evaluation process that’s especially important for teams breaking in new coaches, a group that also includes East Carolina, Appalachian State, Charlotte and NC Central in addition to the Tar Heels. Not that NC State’s Dave Doeren and other established coaches at Duke and Wake Forest aren’t as anxious to see their players finally don pads and start going at one another with full contact. “It’s good to see guys finish plays,” Doeren said. “It was fun to see guys tackle and today we found out a little bit. … There’s more on the line. Those guys are going to play to the whistle. There’s a lot of straining going on.” The competition among the Wolfpack figures to be even more intense than usual this summer because of the turnover the team experienced after its second straight nine-win season in 2018. Gone is starting quarterback Ryan Finley, All-American center Garrett Bradbury, leading rusher Reggie Gallaspy and 1,000-yard receivers Kelvin Harmon and Jakobi Meyers — all of whom are currently in NFL camps. There are several key holes to fill on the defensive side of the ball, as well, providing opportunities for nearly everyone on the practice field. That includes true freshmen such as highly touted running back Zonovan Knight, defensive end Savion Jackson and wide receiver Keyon Lesane. Of all the position battles starting to heat up, none will capture as much attention as the competition for the starting quarterback job between sophomore Matthew McKay, redshirt freshman Devin Leary and prized recruit Bailey Hockman, a junior college transfer who started his career at Florida State. Although McKay came out of the spring as the early frontrunner, based primarily on the limited snaps he took in relief of Finley, Doeren made it

See SURRATT, page B4

See CAMP, page B3

Chazz Surratt’s crooked path to linebacker

BASEBALL

CHAPEL HILL — Tap tap tap. Chazz Surratt clearly doesn’t want to be talking about this again. As the media crowds around him at UNC preseason camp, he stares straight ahead, rocking back and forth, the picture of discomfort. The clenched fists of the former four-star recruit and starting quarterback for the Tar Heels tap out a beat on the backdrop behind him as he answers all the same questions again about giving up the position to play linebacker. Tap tap tap. “Yes, having played quarterback gives me a different perspective on what we’re doing on defense. Yes, I think it helps.” Tap tap. “I’ve gained about 15 pounds. I’m up to 230. … Basically by eating a lot of extra meals.” Tap tap. Eventually — not soon enough for him — the group around Surratt moves on to the next UNC player brought to the interview area. He gets one last question from a straggler. Do you miss it? The tapping stops. Surratt’s eyes light up and he turns to make full eye contact for the first time. “Yeah, man.” *** It’s easy to assume that Surratt regrets his decision to switch to the other side of the ball —

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal

“All those habits that have been here for the past several years, they ain’t gonna be here.” Mike Houston, new ECU coach

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

B2 WEDNESDAY

8.7.19

TRENDING

Matt Cullen: The recently retired forward is sticking with the Pittsburgh Penguins, joining the hockey operations department. The team announced Thursday that Cullen will have a player development role. General manager Jim Rutherford said he will utilize Cullen’s 21 years of NHL experience. Cullen retired from the Penguins last month after more than two decades in the NHL. He won three Stanley Cups — with Pittsburgh in 2016 and 2017 and the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006. Draymond Green: The Golden State Warriors’ forward agreed on the terms of a four-year extension worth nearly $100 million, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday. Green’s new deal will start with the 2020-21 season, so he is under contract through 2023-24. Klay Thompson signed a five-year, $190 million extension with the Warriors last month, and Stephen Curry is under contract through the 2021-22 season. Cliff Branch: The legendary Raider who is one of the team’s career-leading wide receivers and won three Super Bowls in 14 seasons with the franchise, has died. He was 71. Branch was found dead Saturday in a hotel room in Bullhead City, Ariz., police said. It said an initial investigation revealed no foul play and that Branch died of natural causes. One of the game’s top deep threats from 1972 to 1985 in Oakland and Los Angeles, Branch was an All-Pro three straight seasons (1974‑76) and made four Pro Bowls.

beyond the box score POTENT QUOTABLES

NFL

Panthers six-time Pro Bowl linebacker Luke Kuechly returned to team drills Sunday for the first time since sustaining an undisclosed injury last Wednesday. Coach Ron Rivera says the team is approaching Kuechly with “an abundance of caution,” but added Sunday that the six-time Pro Bowl selection was never in the concussion protocol. Kuechly, 28, has suffered three concussions during his NFL career.

CHUCK BURTON | AP PHOTO

“I try when I go to coaches meetings to not get too close to them. It’s like war. They get taken out.” Duke coach David Cutcliffe on being the longest-tenured head coach in the ACC.

CHUCK BURTON | AP PHOTO

NHL

SWIMMING

FRANCOIS MORI | AP PHOTO

“It’s a roller coaster. Put your seatbelt on.” Outgoing USWNT coach Jill Ellis’ advice to her successor.

DAVID J. PHILLIP | AP PHOTO

Ryan Lochte won the 200-meter individual medley at the U.S. national championships on Sunday, fresh off a 14-month ban. The 12-time Olympic medalist earned his first national title since 2014. It was the lone victory of the five-day meet for Lochte, who turned 35 a day earlier.

MARY ALTAFFER | AP PHOTO

Veteran defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk has signed a one-year, $1.75 million contract with the Lightning after being bought out by the Rangers. Shattenkirk said he chose the Lightning from among six or seven NHL teams. Shattenkirk had two goals and 26 assists in 73 games with New York last season.

PRIME NUMBER

$70M Value of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s two-year contract extension. Brady, who turned 42 on Saturday, will get an $8 million raise in 2019, when he’ll make $23 million. The extension also calls for him to make $30 million in 2020 and $32 million in 2021, when he would be 44.

MLB

CHRIS SZAGOLA | AP PHOTO

The Phillies have sued the New York company that created the Phanatic mascot to prevent the green furry fan favorite from becoming a free agent. In a complaint filed Friday, the team alleged Harrison/Erickson threatened to terminate the Phillies’ rights to the Phanatic next year unless the team renegotiated its 1984 agreement to acquire the mascot’s rights.

Always Dry. Always Comfortable.

w w w . a l b e m a r l e b o at s . c o m

Find us on

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Projecting the college football season with award watch lists App State, Charlotte should be smiling; Triangle teams, not so much By Shawn Krest North State Journal THE COLLEGE football award watch list season ended last month. Over a two-week span, watch lists for 18 different awards were released, honoring everything from best punter to top coach, from best player to most versatile. For the past few years, we’ve taken the watch lists as a proxy for the talent level of each team. After all, the more watch list players a team has, the better it should be. Right? For the most part. Last preseason, we went through each North Carolina team’s schedule, predicting the winner of each game by which team had more watch listed players. For the most part, the watch lists did a remarkably good job of predicting each team’s record. The Model Worked Predicted Actual Team record record NC State 8-4 9-4 UNC 3-9 2-9 Wake Forest 6-6 7-6 App State 8-4 11-2 ECU 1-10* 3-9 * 1 toss-up

Of course, there were a few misses. Watch list committees overvalued Duke players (or couldn’t accurately predict injuries) and undervalued Charlotte. The Model Didn’t Always Work Predicted Actual Team record record Charlotte 0-10* 5-7 Duke 10-2 8-5 * 1 toss-up

The two teams picked by the media to win their divisions — Clemson and Virginia — are boosted by having two of the three weakest schedules. Miami’s Manny Diaz is the only new coach who gets a break from the schedule. He plays the second-weakest schedule in the conference, while new coaches at Louisville, UNC and Georgia Tech are all among the toughest schedules. Putting it all together, here’s a look at the projected ACC standings for the upcoming season:

So, since the watch lists give us some relatively reliable information about the upcoming season, what do they say for 2019? It’s good news for App State, Charlotte and Wake, while the prospects for all points east are far dimmer. Here’s a look at total watch listers by team and their projected win-loss record. Watch Projected Team listers record App State 15 12-0 Wake Forest 7 7-4

Projected ACC Standings Atlantic Division Team Record ACC Clemson 12-0 8-0 Syracuse 11-1 7-1 Boston College 7-4-1 4-3-1 (toss-up vs. Wake)

(Game vs. Boston College is a toss-up)

Duke

7-4-1

4-3-1

Florida State

6-5-1

4-4

(toss-up vs. Boston College)

6 5-6

(Game vs. Pitt is a toss-up)

(toss-up vs. Boise State)

UNC 4 2-10 Charlotte 4 6-4

Louisville 1-10-1 0-7-1

(Games vs. MTSU and Marshall are toss-ups)

(toss-up vs. NC State)

NC State

2-8

NC State

East Carolina

3-9

Coastal Division Team Record ACC Miami 11-1 8-0 Virginia 10-2 7-1 Georgia Tech 5-5-1 4-3-1

(Games vs. Ball State and Louisville are toss-ups)

Charlotte’s four players on watch lists are particularly notable, since the 49ers had no players on watch lists either of the last two preseasons. App’s 15 players honored are also notable, since it puts the Mountaineers among the nation’s top tier of teams. Penn State also had 15 watch listers. Georgia had 17, Clemson 21. In fact, other than Clemson, App has more watch listed players than any ACC team. Team Watch listers Clemson 21 Syracuse 13 Miami 12 Virginia 10 Florida State 8 Wake Forest 7 Boston College 7 Duke 6 Pitt 6 Virginia Tech 5 Georgia Tech 5 UNC 4 NC State 2 Louisville 2

TONY GUTIERREZ | AP PHOTO

Charlotte defensive end Alex Highsmith, pictured during Conference USA’s media day, is on the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award that is presented to college football’s top defensive player. While App’s 15 players would guarantee it an outstanding winloss record, the Mountaineers are also boosted by the schedule they play. App faces a total of 41 watch-listed players this season, which is by far the fewest in the state. Strength of Team schedule App State 41 ECU 51 Charlotte 69 NC State 74 Wake Forest 78 UNC 98 Duke 108 Duke not only has the toughest

schedule in North Carolina but also the toughest in the ACC. Strength of Team schedule Duke 108 Louisville 105 Pitt 99 Florida State 99 UNC 98 Georgia Tech 95 Boston College 86 Wake Forest 78 Virginia Tech 77 NC State 74 Syracuse 74 Clemson 73 Miami 71 Virginia 69

N.C. native earned his first PGA Tour victory in his home state By Joedy McCreary The Associated Press

CHRIS SEWARD | AP PHOTO

Hickory native J.T. Poston poses after winning the Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro. ter,” Poston said. Poston closed the gap with An with three birdies and an eagle on the front nine. Then came the key hole: No. 15. Poston took sole possession of the lead with a birdie on that hole after placing a bunker chip 6 feet from the flagstick. An, playing two groups behind Poston, sent his tee shot on that hole into the weeds. He took a penalty stroke, then landed his third shot left of the green, left his chip 35 feet short and dropped to 20 under after two-putting for his first bogey of the tournament. “The bogey was definitely the killer, I think, because I knew I needed to make a birdie there,” An said. After a birdie on the next hole and a par on 17, An needed to finish with a birdie to force a playoff. He sent his tee shot into the trees and recovered by landing his second shot 60 feet from the pin.

2-8-2

0-7-1

(toss-up vs. Louisville, Ball State)

Hickory’s Poston claims win at Wyndham

GREENSBORO — J.T. Poston kept racking up birdies and pars — but no bogeys — at the Wyndham Championship. They added up to his first PGA Tour victory — and a first-time-in-decades achievement. Poston shot an 8-under 62 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory at the tour’s regular-season finale. He tied Henrik Stenson’s twoyear-old tournament record at 22-under 258 and became the first player since Lee Trevino in 1974 to win a 72-hole stroke-play event on tour without any bogeys or worse. “I probably haven’t had that many bogey-free rounds this year,” Poston said. “To be able to do four in a row is pretty special, and finish it off with a 62 on Sunday is pretty awesome.” The native North Carolinian began his round three strokes back, took the lead for good with — what else? — a birdie on the par-5 15th hole, then finished with three straight pars to earn $1.116 million and 500 FedEx Cup points. Raleigh’s Webb Simpson was at 21 under after a 65. Byeong Hun An, who held or shared the lead after each of the first three rounds, three-putted the 18th for a bogey and a 67 to finish two shots back. Trying to force a playoff with a birdie, he nearly holed a 60-footer but had it run well past. “Nothing was really working at the end,” An said. “I just ran out of juice.” Poston, a former Western Carolina golfer playing a 100-mile drive from his hometown of Hickory, became the third player in 11 years with strong local ties to win at Sedgefield Country Club. He joined 2008 winner Carl Pettersson — a Swede who grew up in Greensboro and played at NC State — and Simpson, the 2011 champion who’s from Raleigh and played college golf at Wake Forest. “To be able to do it here in North Carolina, with a lot of friends and family, I don’t think I could have drawn it up any bet-

Wake Forest

0 Holes over par for J.T. Posten during the Wyndham Championship, making him the first player to win a 72-hole stroke-play event without any since Lee Trevino in 1974.

Simpson — who finished second for the second straight week — earned his seventh top-10 finish at this tournament since 2010 and climbed to No. 9 on the playoff points list, earning $550,000 in bonus money as part of the inaugural Wyndham Rewards Top 10 program.

“Honestly, it wasn’t even on the radar going into Memphis (last week),” Simpson said. “I was too far back, I thought, unless I did something crazy. So yeah, it was on my mind this week.” Nine players started this tournament with a shot at some of that cash, but only Simpson and Paul Casey came away with some. Casey finished eighth on the points list and earned $600,000. The other annual subplot at Sedgefield focused on the players on the playoff bubble. Two players who began the tournament outside the top 125 — No. 129 Patton Kizzire and No. 134 Andrew Landry — played their way into the field for The Northern Trust next week in New Jersey. An average of 2.7 players played their way into the top 125 in this tournament’s previous dozen years as the tour’s final pre-playoff event. “I definitely knew what I was playing for,” Kizzire said.

(toss-up vs. Va Tech)

Duke

5-6-1 3-4-1

(toss-up vs. Pitt)

Pitt

4-7-1 3-4-1

(toss-up vs. Duke)

Virginia Tech

4-7-1

1-6-1

(toss-up vs. Ga Tech)

UNC

2-10 1-7

If the model is to be believed, State, UNC and possibly Duke will all be home this bowl season, as will Virginia Tech, who hasn’t missed the postseason since 1992. Miami, not Virginia, will be the team to emerge from the Coastal and face Clemson in the ACC Championship Game. Of course, as we said earlier, the model isn’t always right. In fact, last year, it picked a team to go 1-11, winless in the ACC. That team? Eventual Coastal Division champion Pitt.

CAMP from page B1 clear Tuesday that the starting job for State’s opener against ECU won’t be decided anytime soon. The good news is that even with the loss of Harmon and Meyers, whoever wins the job will have an experienced group of receivers to throw to. It’s a group that includes junior Emeke Emezie, sophomore Thayer Thomas and graduate transfer Tabari Hines. “They’ve been rotating throughout camp,” Doeren said of his quarterback trio, adding that he’ll start establishing a more defined pecking order “when they tell me by their play.” UNC’s Brown is taking a similar approach to his unsettled quarterback situation, which, like State, has three players vying for one leadership position. The difference is that in Chapel Hill, two of the candidates — redshirt freshman Jace Ruder and Cade Fortin — got meaningful game experience before getting hurt last season while a third, incoming freshman Sam Howell, is the crown jewel of Brown’s first recruiting class. “We have told the quarterbacks, every pass you throw is either getting you closer to moving up or down, so they have more pressure than anybody else to get it fixed,” Brown said. “You’ve got to press your quarterbacks and make them do things that they are going to have to do in order for us to have a great season. You can’t hide them. “We are going to be demanding of them. We are going to put them in really tough situations and see which one comes out.” At ECU, Mike Houston isn’t just putting his quarterbacks in tough situations in his first camp with the Pirates. The former James Madison coach began putting his players through a rigorous physical regimen right from the opening whistle in an attempt to establish a tougher, more resilient culture than the one that led to three straight 3-9 seasons under the previous regime. “There ain’t gonna be any tapping out. There ain’t gonna be any not practicing, then playing,” he said. “All those habits that have been here for the past several years, they ain’t gonna be here. They’re going to understand that. “You can have expectations, that’s all fine and good. But if there’s not a commitment to back up those expectations, then they’re false. They’re fake and we ain’t gonna be about that.”

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Women’s World Cup stars come to Cary for International Champions Cup

Panthers receiver Chris Hogan, left, catches a pass in front of Cole Luke during a training camp practice in Spartanburg, S.C.

The North Carolina Courage will host teams from France, Spain and England By Brett Friedlander North State Journal CHUCK BURTON | AP PHOTO

Position battles to watch in Panthers preseason opener Offensive line, free safety among spots with competition By Shawn Krest North State Journal THE CAROLINA Panthers open their preseason on Thursday with a game at Chicago. While Panther fans won’t be able to check in on Cam Newton and make sure his repaired shoulder passes their own personal evaluation — he’s sitting this one out — there are plenty of other storylines to follow, even after the starters head to the sidelines for an early night off. Here are some of the training camp position battles that will continue sorting themselves out with Carolina’s first preseason action. The left side of the line The Panthers depth chart for the game lists Darryl Williams as the starter at left tackle and Greg Van Roten at left guard. Williams is recovering from a knee injury that cost him almost all of last season. He’s trying to hold off rookie Greg Little, who was the Panthers’ second-round draft pick out of Ole Miss. Carolina traded up 10 spots to get him. Little is expected to win the job eventually, which pushes the uncertainty one spot to the right. Williams could be shifted to left guard to keep him on the field, but that spot belonged to Van Roten for most of last season, turning this into a two-position, three-man battle. The shuffling also impacts Taylor Hearn, a former practice squadder who played the final month of last season for the Panthers. He’s currently listed as Van Roten’s backup at left guard. Backup center Tyler Larsen is also an option at guard. Watching to see which of the veterans —Williams, Larsen — get late-game snaps at guard

could give a hint as to the Panthers’ plans. Dennis Daley, a sixth-round pick out of South Carolina in this year’s draft, will be backing up at right guard. While he’s not involved in the position battle on the other side, the game also offers a chance to see his first NFL action. Free safety The Panthers went the entire offseason without really addressing the free safety position. Then, at the start of this week, they brought Tre Boston, a former UNC Tar Heel who started his career with the Panthers, back in a training camp signing. Boston is listed as the starter for the Bears game, showing just how shaky this position is. Rashaan Gaulden, a rookie last season, was expected to be the starter by default, but he’s now listed as Eric Reid’s backup at strong safety. Ross Cockrell, a former Duke standout who missed all of last year with injury and has always been considered a cornerback, and Colin Jones, a 31-year-old veteran best known for his special teams prowess, are the backups at free. Cole Luke, who spent almost all of last season on injured reserve, is also an option. Backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke spent most of last season as Newton’s backup, coming in to throw Hail Mary passes at the end of halves to save wear on Newton’s shoulder. He got one start near the end of the season, then suffered an injury. Kyle Allen started the season finale and posted a win. The Panthers used a thirdround pick to shake up the backup spot, however, selecting West Virginia’s Will Grier, a Charlotte-area native. Grier has the big arm and can complete the deep ball, but, for the moment, Allen is ahead of him on the depth chart based on his 228 yards against the Saints

10 Spots Carolina moved up in the second round of the NFL Draft to select Ole Miss offensive tackle Greg Little.

to end last season. Heinicke is listed on the fourth team. Slot receiver Veterans Jarius Wright and Chris Hogan will battle for the third receiver spot. They’re currently listed as the backups for the two outside spots. Torrey Smith, currently listed on the third team at one receiver spot, will also need to show he’s recovered from last season’s injury. Wright was a reliable target for Newton last year. Hogan came over from New England in the offseason. Aldrick Robinson, who played for the Vikings last year, is another offseason pickup. Seventh round draft pick Terry Godwin, out of Georgia, is also in the mix. Backup running back Christian McCaffrey is a rising star at running back and also considered undersized for the NFL. The team will need to have reliable backups to save him wear and tear or, worst case, replace him after he suffers an injury. Longtime Panther Cameron Artis-Payne is still around and listed as McCaffrey’s backup. Reggie Bonnafon, a former Louisville quarterback who spent last year on the Panthers’ practice squad, is third team. Draft pick Jordan Scarlett, out of Florida, and undrafted free agent Elijah Holyfield, out of Georgia, are behind him but likely to move up.

CARY — The FIFA Women’s World Cup captured the attention of soccer fans all around the globe this summer, especially here in the United States. But because it was held in France, the tournament was an event to be watched and celebrated from afar. Although the trophies have been awarded and the winning U.S. team’s victory lap is well underway, next week’s International Champions Cup at Cary’s WakeMed Soccer Park will give fans in North Carolina at least a taste of what the competition was like. Hosted by the North Carolina Courage, the ICC features league champions from the U.S., France, England and Spain in what is an abbreviated women’s version of the popular men’s UEFA Champions League. The semifinals will be played on Thursday, Aug. 15 with the championship and consolation matches scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 17 and televised live on ESPN2. Each team — the Courage, Olympique Lyonnais, Manchester City and Atletico Madrid — has players that represented their countries in the World Cup. That includes the Courage’s Crystal Dunn, Sam Mewis, Jessica McDonald and Abby Dahlkemper of the U.S., Canada’s Stephanie Labbe, Brazil’s Debinha, and New Zealand’s Abby Erceg. “This will be the highest quality, with the most star power of any women’s club tournament ever,” said Curt Johnson, president and general manager of the Courage. “We’re fortunate that this will be the first game for our four World Cup champions to play for the Courage on home soil in their home stadium, so it’s kind of a welcome home, too.” The ICC was developed and is promoted by Relevent Sports Group, an organization that specializes in bringing high-profile European soccer clubs to the U.S. to play exhibition games. The Courage won last year’s inaugural event in Miami, but because of poor attendance, this year’s tournament was moved to the Cary-based team’s home field. Organizers are also hoping that the carryover in excitement generated by the U.S. victory in France will also help spike attendance at the 10,000-seat Sahlen’s Stadium. Not that that they were inten-

“This will be the highest quality, with the most star power of any women’s club tournament ever.” Curt Johnson, North Carolina Courage president and general manager

tionally looking to piggyback off the post-World Cup interest in women’s soccer. “We had many months of conversation about the right format and the right timing, and after a lot of discussion these were the dates that worked best for everyone,” Johnson said. “We couldn’t be more excited about it. We’re a little under two weeks out and the buzz is definitely growing.” The Courage beat Olympique Lyonnais 1-0 on a goal by Heather O’Reilly for the title last summer. Like the Courage, which leads the National Women’s Soccer League with an 8-3-4 record, Olympic Lyonnais returns most of the same players from that squad, including former North Carolina defender Lucy Bronze and leading scorer Ada Hegerberg. Manchester City boasts two of the top scorers in England in Nikita Parris and Georgia Stanway, who have accounted for 39 of their team’s 49 goals between them this season. Atletico Madrid is led by goalie Lola Gallard, who has allowed only 17 goals in her last 25 games, along with 21-goal scorer Jennifer Hermoso and rising Brazilian star Ludmila. According to the former U.S. national team member O’Reilly, it’s a lineup that highlights the quality and depth of the women’s game in other countries besides America. “The ICC Tournament is the premier display of international club football and has been for years,” the veteran midfielder, who plans to retire after this season with the Courage, said in a statement. “It shows growth of the women’s game and gives an opportunity for club football to be supported the way that national teams are. Visibility is key and the ICC is fantastic for player and club visibility. It is also just straight up entertaining.” Olympique Lyonnais and Atletico Madrid will play the first semifinal on Aug. 15 with the Courage taking on Manchester City immediately afterward. Tickets are available on the ICC website at InternationalChampionsCup.com.

SURRATT from page B1 With his speed, Surratt was a fit for any number of positions, including receiver, where his brother Sage is currently a rising star with Wake Forest, or running back. Surratt didn’t want to play another position on offense though, where he’d be depending on the guy manning his old spot, calling the shots. “Really, at receiver, you’ve got to wait on the ball,” he said. “You’ve got to get it from somebody. Running back, same thing. You’ve got to get a play called (for you).” Instead, he chose linebacker — a position where he’d be seeking out contact instead of trying to avoid it. It’s an intriguing choice for a player who was injury prone at quarterback. “I talked to Coach Thig (UNC co-defensive coordinator Tommy Thigpen) and said I wanted to play linebacker for him,” Surratt said. “He was willing to let me come play for him.” At that spot, he won’t need to wait for someone to give him the ball. He needs to go get it from someone trying their best not to give it up. “At linebacker, you’ve got to do this on your own, within the defense,” he said. “You’ve got your own fair shot out there to do what

“You’ve just got to play pissed off. ... You just think about things that piss you off and go out there and bring it.” Chazz Surratt

you want.” It was Thigpen’s first time fielding a request from a quarterback to play on his defense. He had some concerns. “Just contact,” Thigpen said. “Will he put his face in the fight? Every play is some type of contact — getting off a block or putting your face mask on a running back or quarterback. Then it’s just the intensity of the game, playing in space, ball pursuit. At quarterback, you throw the ball, then you relax. Whereas on our side of the ball, somebody throws the ball and it’s all flames to the ball.” Surratt has a new scar underneath his eye, showing that he hasn’t been shy about sticking his face in the fight. “I would say the mindset is totally different from playing quarterback,” he said. “You have to

GERRY BROOME | AP PHOTO

Cade Fortin, left, Jace Ruder and Chazz Surratt all spent time under center for North Carolina last season. bring it every day. You’ve just got to play pissed off. Really, that’s it. You just think about things that piss you off and go out there and bring it.” Things like last season? “Yeah. But I really don’t want to talk about that out loud. It’s differ-

ent stuff — criticism, things that go on. I’m doing whatever I can to push myself.” Still, he misses his old spot, taking snaps from center and dictating the offense. “But it’s fine,” he said. “I’m trying to do what’s best for the team.”

His fists tapped the backdrop again as he said it, but overall, Chazz Surratt seems to be on the right path, whatever circumstances brought him there. “I think he’s really happy,” Thigpen said. “I think so. And that makes me happy.”

BUSINESS & economy WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019

Skyline of Greensboro, N.C.

n.c. FAST FACTS Sponsored by

North Carolina is the top-ranked state for economic growth potential in Business Facilities magazine’s 15th Annual Rankings Report. North Carolina, Colorado and Virginia topped the chart in Business Facilities’ annual growth potential ranking. Jack Rogers, editor in chief, noted that all three states have established highly diversified growth strategies and staked a claim to leadership in high-tech hubs. “Our leaders in economic growth potential each have put down markers that they are prepared to compete in the hottest emerging growth sectors,” Rogers said. For example, Virginia and North Carolina notched top-10 results in Business Facilities’ new cybersecurity growth potential state ranking, he said, while Virginia and North Carolina rank first and fourth, respectively, in the magazine’s unmanned aerial systems state ranking. Business Facilities’ ranking notes that North Carolina appeals to diverse industries, offering them a growing talent pool of young skilled workers, an attractive quality of life and targeted incentives. These assets and others have recently landed some big wins, Business Facilities said, including Lowe’s Companies’ announcement last month that it would build its new $153 million global technology center in Charlotte, which will create more than 1,600 new jobs. The 357,000-square-foot, 23-story technology center will rise above a bustling neighborhood in the city’s South End. Business Facilities informs corporate executives on issues related to choosing the best location for their growing companies.

Carolina Core marks one year building regional brand 10,000+ jobs announced since 2018, with focus on aerospace strategy, manufacturing and business expansion By Emily Roberson North State Journal

Approved Logos

SOURCE: EDPNC

GREENSBORO — Top business leaders, high-ranking public officials and economic development leaders gathered last week at the annual Wyndham Champions Breakfast for an update on the growing momentum and regionalism in the Carolina Core, one year after the initiative’s launch at the same event last year. This long-term strategy, as conceived by regional leaders, seeks to offer a cohesive platform and vision for central North Carolina highlighting the cumulative impact of the region’s globally competitive economic development assets to attract new jobs, business expansions and relocations. The Carolina Core is a corridor bound by Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point and Fayetteville containing four mega-sites of around 7,500 acres of certified land for business development. Officials hope to attract advanced manufacturers looking for room to grow, in addition to industrial sites, urban research parks and mixed-use developments. Carolina Core leaders tout North Carolina’s combination of its skilled workforce and the innovation nurtured by the many colleges and universities in the region, and hope to leverage the state’s consistent ranking as one of the best places to do business in the nation. “One year into our long-term, 20-year Carolina Core strategy we are seeing momentum, collaboration and regionalism like never before,” said Stan Kelly, President and CEO of the Piedmont Triad Partnership. “While we still

have a long way to go to reach our goal of adding 50,000 new jobs, the Carolina Core is headed in the right direction. In the coming months and years, we will continue to double down on our strategies around the mega-sites, aerospace and our talent alignment initiative.” Kelly reported that since last year, the Carolina Core has experienced growing momentum announcing more than 10,000 new jobs, launching an aggressive marketing campaign, and directly engaging site selection consultants on outbound Carolina Core visits to major markets and hosting consultants on inbound visits to the region. Kelly also stated that several recent announcements are evidence that the aerospace strategy in the Carolina Core is soaring. An annual study released last week by global accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers named North Carolina the seventh most attractive state in the nation for aerospace manufacturing. This is affirmed by last week’s Forsyth Tech groundbreaking on the $16 million, 53,000 square-foot aviation lab at Smith Reynolds Airport. Also last week, Honda Aircraft Company broke ground on a $15.5 million expansion of the jet division adding an extra 82,000 square feet to their global headquarters at Piedmont Triad International Airport. In addition to an update on the Carolina Core, last week’s event featured a presentation by Inmar Chairman and CEO David Mounts on talent and entrepreneurship in the region. “The mindset and collaboration of this region has been the foundation of Inmar’s success,” said Mounts. Additionally, BB&T Chairman and CEO Kelly King and High Point University President Nido Qubein took the stage to discuss regional economic development. “The BB&T and SunTrust merger will be a huge win for the

“One year into our longterm, 20-year Carolina Core strategy we are seeing momentum, collaboration and regionalism like never before.” Stan Kelly, President and CEO, Piedmont Triad Partnership region and we intend to continue to grow here,” said King. “I am so impressed with the progress that this region has made under the leadership of folks like Bobby Long and Stan Kelly. I am proud to have played a part in it and know that more success is to come.” The merger, announced in February, will create the sixth-largest U.S. bank based on assets and deposits, and will become a new financial institution called Truist. A new corporate headquarters will be established in Charlotte, including an Innovation and Technology Center to drive digital transformation. In the current home markets for both companies, the combined company will maintain the Community Banking Center in Winston-Salem and the Wholesale Banking Center in Atlanta. This continued strong presence is also supported by the combined company’s commitment to increase the respective banks’ current levels of community investment. Since launching the Carolina Core regional initiative, officials note that the economic momentum is building with more than 10,000 jobs announced. Stakeholders see this as steady progress toward the goal of attracting more than 50,000 jobs to the Carolina Core over the next 20 years.

Small business slows as trade wars continue, economists say By Joyce M. Rosenberg The Associated Press NEW YORK — The latest economic numbers point to a further slowing of business at many small companies, and economists say trade wars are a significant reason for the decline. Last week, payroll company ADP reported that its small business customers had added just 11,000 new jobs during July at its small business customers, those with up to 49 employees. The smallest compa-

nies, those with under 20 employees, cut 18,000 jobs. The slender gain followed the loss of a combined 45,000 jobs during May and June. It was also far below a gain of 66,000 in April and the 52,000 jobs small companies added on average each month in 2018. The latest report showed that 5,000 jobs were lost in the manufacturing sector, ADP said. Meanwhile, the Institute for Supply Management, a trade group for corporate purchasing executives, said manufacturing activity grew

at a slower rate during July for the fourth straight month. The ISM includes executives from companies of all sizes. The trade wars that began with the Trump administration’s tariffs on China early in 2018 and continued with retaliatory duties on U.S. goods are taking a toll on domestic manufacturers, economists say. Companies that import raw materials are paying 25% more on a wide range of products, and those who sell their products overseas are being hit by retaliatory tariffs. U.S.

companies including retailers could take a further hit now that Trump is planning to tax $300 billion in Chinese imports, primarily consumer goods, in September. The trade wars and a slower global economy “are fast at work already doing real damage of the foundation of this economic expansion,” said Scott Anderson, chief economist with Bank of the West, after the Labor Department released its July employment report Friday. Although employers added 164,000 jobs last month, Anderson said

n.c.

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Sponsored by

Historic Edenton Site Celebrates National Lighthouse Day Here’s a fun fact: Today is National Lighthouse Day. On August 7, 1789, Congress approved an Act to establish and support lighthouses, buoys, and public piers. National Lighthouse Day commemorates this anniversary, and many of our state’s 20 beacons celebrate accordingly. Light up your week by visiting the historic Roanoke River Lighthouse in the public power community of Edenton. The beautifully restored 1886 structure is a popular family vacation stop; what better time to go than National Lighthouse Day? In honor of the holiday, the Roanoke River Lighthouse will offer free tours on Wednesday, August 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hear from local volunteers about the lighthouse’s history, full of fateful events and colorful characters. In fact, it’s even moved around! The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1941 and moved by barge across the sound to private land. Learn about the effort to relocate and restore the structure, as well as the role of river lights and light keepers in marine travel more than a century ago. What’s more, enjoy the view of Albemarle Sound from above. The sight — and sound — of tranquil water softly lapping the shore is hard to beat. Get more details at www.visitedenton.com/events and learn more of the lighthouse’s history at www.edentonlighthouse.org.

growth in non-farm payrolls fell in the past three months, averaging 1.1% a month, down from a high of 1.9% in January. Small business employment is also down because companies are finding it hard to fill their open positions. They face a tight labor market and the fact that they can’t compete with higher salaries and benefits that big corporations offer. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said that the “job market is throttling back” because of the shortage of available workers and trade tensions. He said President Donald Trump’s tariffs appear to have caused a decline in manufacturing.

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

C2 Bank’s parent company opens East Coast hub in North Carolina Charlotte The parent company of Union Bank has opened an East Coast hub in North Carolina’s largest city and plans to hire 300 people. Americas Holding company of Japan-based Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Services Group said in a news release that the office in downtown Charlotte would house its operations and technology and risk management groups for the Americas, among other functions. The company cites Charlotte’s proximity to colleges and universities as a way to recruit for those jobs. According to the release, the U.S. operations of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has $339.7 billion in assets, as of March 31. MUFG Union Bank, North America operates 351 branches, including retail bank branches on the West Coast and commercial branches in Texas, Illinois, New York and Georgia.

Apple credit card has arrived New York The Apple credit card designed primarily for mobile use is here for some selected users, and the company plans to expand sign-ups more broadly in the coming weeks. The card, announced in March in partnership with Goldman Sachs, is available only in the U.S. Apple promises quick sign-ups and the elimination of most fees. Customers typically get 2% cash back when using Apple’s app to pay. Industry experts say financial benefits of card mirror many of those already out there for consumers. What sets Apple Card apart from other cards is its reliance on the iPhone. Though customers can request a physical card for free, an iPhone is required to apply, check statements and pay balances. The app will offer tools to manage spending and suggest payment amounts based on past payments and spending. And cash back rewards return to customers through an Apple Cash account, which can be used for other purchases, credit card payments and transfers to traditional bank accounts. Goldman will be in charge of approving applications and monitoring transactions for fraud.

Survey: US services sector slips to worst growth in 3 years Washington, D.C. The pace of expansion for U.S. services companies fell to its slowest pace in nearly three years, as gauges of business activity and new orders weakened. The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its non-manufacturing index fell to 53.7 from 55.1 in June. The July measure was the weakest since August 2016. Readings above 50 signal growth, so the index suggests that overall growth will continue but has downshifted. The services sector accounts for the bulk of U.S. jobs and economic activity. The index’s measures of business activity and new orders decreased, though both still pointed to growth. The hiring measure improved. “We’re seeing this easing, this slowing,” said Anthony Nieves, chair of the ISM’s non-manufacturing business survey committee. Nieves said that a slowdown can occur during the summer months, but the survey indicates that the decade-plus expansion will continue. The index comes from a survey of businesses. Some of the respondents said that tariffs against China launched by President Trump have complicated their businesses, a challenge that could increase if the administration expands these import taxes as planned in September.

CHINATOPIX VIA AP

A bank employee counts U.S. dollar banknotes next to stack of 100 Chinese yuan notes at a bank outlet in Hai’an in eastern China’s Jiangsu province, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.

China stabilizes currency but tensions with US remain high By Joe McDonald The Associated Press BEIJING — China stabilized its currency Tuesday, suggesting it might hold off from aggressively letting the yuan weaken as a way to respond to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. The yuan declined to 7.0562 to the dollar before strengthening back to 7.0297 in the afternoon. That came a day after Beijing sent financial markets tumbling by allowing the currency to fall to an 11-year low. A weaker yuan can help neutralize U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods by making them more price-competitive on international markets. The Trump administration responded Monday by officially declaring that China improperly manipulates the yuan’s value. That opens the way to possible new penalties on top of tariff hikes already imposed on Chi-

nese goods in a fight over Beijing’s trade surplus and technology policies. The sight of the world’s two economies engaging in a tit-fortat economic dispute has shaken investors. So the fact that China let its currency stabilize on Tuesday offered some hope that the sides might try to keep the situation from escalating further. U.S. stocks clawed back some of the steep losses from Monday. The Chinese central bank governor, Yi Gang, tried to reassure markets, promising in a statement late Monday “not to use exchange rates for competitive purposes.” The central bank is “committed to maintaining the basic stability” of the yuan “at a reasonable and balanced level,” Yi said. But relations remain tense between the U.S. and China, which have engaged intermittently in talks to address President Don-

ald Trump’s complaints that China does not trade fairly. The next round of talks is scheduled for September in Washington. Tao Wang, an analyst at UBS bank, said in a report that the bank sees “an increasing risk to a delay or cancellation of the planned trade talks,” because of the recent escalation in tensions between the two sides. Trump rattled investors with last week’s surprise announcement of punitive tariffs on an additional $300 billion of Chinese imports, effective Sept. 1. That came after a round of talks on resolving their tariff war ended in Shanghai with no indication of a deal. The ruling Communist Party’s main newspaper accused Washington of “deliberately destroying the rules-based international order” and jeopardizing economic cooperation. The Chinese central bank said

the yuan’s decline has been driven by market forces. American officials complain that a weak yuan — also known as the renminbi, or “people’s money” — makes China’s export prices unfairly low, hurting foreign competitors and swelling Beijing’s trade surplus. The People’s Bank of China sets the exchange rate each morning and allows the yuan to fluctuate by 2% against the dollar during the day. The central bank can buy or sell currency — or order commercial banks to do so — to dampen price movements. On Tuesday, the yuan’s starting exchange rate was set at 6.9683. That would allow the currency to weaken to as much as 7.100 while staying within the 2% trading band. Chinese regulators are trying to make the state-controlled exchange rate more responsive to market forces, which are pushing the yuan lower. Trump’s tariff hikes have put downward pressure on the yuan by fueling fears that economic growth might weaken. The yuan has lost 5% against the dollar since hitting a high in February of 6.6862 to the dollar.

Lowe’s cuts store jobs as it seeks to outsource workers Mooresville chain eliminates thousands of positions as the company moves to thirdparty assemblers By Sarah Sell The Associated Press LOWE’S COS. is laying off thousands of employees at its U.S. stores as it outsources some of their duties to outside companies. The home-improvement chain, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, declined to say exactly how many employees were affected. But The Wall Street Journal reported that thousands of employees were told this week that their jobs were eliminated, which the company confirmed. Lowe’s spokeswoman Jackie Pardini Hartzell said last week that the cuts are coming as the company moves to third-party assemblers and facility services to allow store associates to spend more time on the sales floor serving customers. Previously some store workers did assembly work, such a constructing floor models, and janitorial work. Hartzell said that employees in these positions will have the opportunity to apply for other open roles at Lowe’s. She said the company is not disclosing how many are affected as the number of employees impacted varies by store and the company has a strong track record of retaining associates in other roles within the company. Lowe’s, under its relatively new CEO Marvin Ellison, is trying to return its focus to its home improvement chain and streamline

STEVEN SENNE | AP PHOTO

In this Feb. 23, 2018, file photo a cyclist rides near an entrance to a Lowe’s retail home improvement and appliance store in Framingham, Mass. its business. After Ellison took the reins last year, he thinned executive positions at the company and began paring away weaker selling items in its stores. Lowe’s also sold announced last summer that it was closing the 99 Orchard Supply Hardware stores it owns in California, Florida and Oregon. And it wants to bolster its business

with professionals, something that has been Home Depot’s forte. At the annual shareholder meeting in May, Ellison outlined for shareholders the progress the company made in 2018 and plans to deliver enhanced value to shareholders by simplifying the business, sharpening its focus on driving sales and recommitting the company’s 300,000

associates to a culture of customer service. “We are on the right path to make Lowe’s an omnichannel retailer that provides an outstanding experience for our customers, a great place to work for our associates, and a company that delivers better, more consistent returns for shareholders,” said Ellison.

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

agriculture “They are doing exactly what we hoped our awardees would do with the money: restore and grow their businesses in support of the North Carolina seafood and restaurant industries.” Joyce Kohn | one of the founders of Sunday Supper

PHOTO BY SUSAN SMITH

A Beaufort, N.C. boardwalk in Dec. 2018.

Seafood supplier hit by Florence recovers using grant from ‘Sunday Supper’ By Frank Hill North State Journal BEAUFORT — Steven Goodwin and Renee Perry started Salty Catch Seafood Company five years ago. They worked hard to promote NC Seafood, delivering their fresh products to the Triangle area several times a week. The company continued to grow — until Hurricane Florence hit the North Carolina coast in September 2018. Salty Catch essentially ceased operations for a month. Florence put a halt to Steven’s pound net fishing as the hurricane had a tremendous negative impact on the fresh catch of fish and other seafood. FEMA was no help to the business since they focus on personal home repair to help people survive the recovery period. Salty Catch Seafood Company did not receive funds from the NC State Disaster relief fund of $800M. There was also no private insurance to offer any assistance. “We just seemed to keep falling between the cracks,” lamented Perry. Salty Catch Seafood needed working capital to restart their business and purchase portable refrigeration units that could be moved the next time a hurricane approached the North Carolina shore.

When they heard of the Sunday Supper grant process from chef James Clark of Postal Fish in Pittsboro, they made an application in March. Salty Catch Seafood Company was granted a check in the amount of $10,000 from Sunday Supper, making it one of the first recovery checks issued by the organization. “It was a Godsend and we feel beyond thankful and blessed.” Perry said. “Without this $10,000 from the Sunday Supper, we might still be in limbo with our business a year later.” The grant helped enhance their business in an unexpected way from their initial application. It helped with the opening of what is now Salty Catch Seafood Market + More, which is located at 300 Wellons Dr. in Beaufort. The new location came up for sale as the grant was being awarded. They now have their own seafood processing center which includes an extra-large storage cooler and other necessary equipment to help significantly expand their seafood business throughout North Carolina and the east coast. Chef James Clark of Postal Fish explained that Salty Catch Seafood Company is one of his preferred suppliers because they are only ones supplying “100% NC seafood out of Cedar Island,” doing it the old-fashioned way with

pound nets. Clark’s customers can tell the difference and can’t get enough of it. “They keep the fish we want alive until they are put on ice and refrigerated for the drive to the Triangle which Steven does himself,” Clark said. “During flounder season, his flounder is absolutely the very best I have ever served. Our customers go crazy over it. He also delivers cow nose rays which tastes like flank steak, which my customers go wild over as well.” The Sunday Supper raised $400,000 at two fundraisers in Raleigh in October 2018 with the goal to help small businesses in the North Carolina food chain such as Salty Catch Seafood Company. The fundraisers featured the talents of Raleigh’s best chefs including Scott Crawford of Crawford and Sons, Jake Woods of Plates, James Beard Award winner Ashley Christenson, and Vivian Howard of Chef and Farmer in Kinston. “We could not be happier that Salty Catch has done so well since we wired them the money” said Joyce Kohn, one of the founders of Sunday Supper. “They are doing exactly what we hoped our awardees would do with the money: restore and grow their businesses in support of the North Carolina seafood and restaurant industries.”

+ 252-838-3145

selling & promoting fresh, local nc seafood throughout north carolina

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Nation’s only industrial hemp seed bank being created in NY The Associated Press GENEVA, N.Y. — Work has begun on creating the nation’s only hemp seed bank in New York’s Finger Lakes region. The “Industrial Hemp Germplasm Repository” will be established at Cornell University’s agricultural research facility in Geneva. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.)

NATI HARNIK | AP PHOTO

In this July 11, 2018, file photo, a field of corn grows in front of an old windmill in Pacific Junction, Iowa.

Arkansas farmers offered federal funds for internet access By David Showers The Associated Press HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — More than $600 million in federal funds are available to expand rural internet coverage, money the U.S. Department of Agriculture said could help narrow the state’s digital divide. Steve Mosher, the area director for USDA Rural Development, identified broadband access as one of the state’s most urgent needs, recently telling the 71st annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Officers and Leaders Conference at the Hot Springs Convention Center that 80 to 90% of the state lacks reliable coverage. “When I was growing up, most of our communications involved driving down the gravel road and stopping to talk to someone,” he told The Sentinel-Record. “Our world has changed. In order to be competitive in today’s rural society you have to have internet connectivity.” Farms operating in low coverage areas are at a disadvantage, deprived of advancements

that have made crop and animal production high-tech endeavors. Broadband is underpinning the transformation, enabling livestock and soil conditions to be monitored remotely and resources to be used more efficiently. “You always wanted to build your chicken houses as close as possible to the feed mill,” Mosher, relating how a poultry producer’s lack of reliable internet access has made it difficult to monitor his chickens electronically, said. “Now you want to build the chicken house to make sure you have connectivity. The world has changed.” Arkansas is working to keep pace with that change. The State Broadband Plan the governor’s office released in May calls for the Federal Communications Commission’s 25 megabits per second download and 3 megabits per second upload benchmarks for broadband to reach every area of the state with 500 or more people by 2022. Those speeds are unavailable for more than 20% of the state, the plan said, with 641,000 people unable to access broadband

through a wired internet connection. A quarter of the state, or 721,000 people, are served by only one wired internet provider, and almost 10%, or 251,000 people, have no wired internet availability. “These companies that provide broadband service, they’re typically for-profit businesses,” Mosher said. “They’re only going to provide broadband in areas where they can make money.” The 10 megabit per second download and 1 megabit per second upload speeds USDA’s ReConnect program supports fall short of broadband benchmarks, but its $600 million in grants and loans can be a boon to rural areas on the wrong side of the digital divide. Cities, utilities, cooperatives and for-profit and nonprofit businesses in areas of 20,000 people or fewer are eligible to apply. “We have a tremendous amount of money available through USDA Rural Development and the ReConnect program,” Mosher said. “The way I look at it is this is your tax dollars. We need to spend as much as we can in Arkansas.”

announced the launch of the new facility on Friday. He said he worked to secure $500,000 in federal funding for the project because of the potential the crop has to boost upstate New York’s economy. The seed bank will help breeders and geneticists develop new varieties of industrial hemp while also helping identify genes for pest and disease resistance.

USDA buying food from US farmers, donating to food pantries By Christopher Walljasper The Associated Press CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When patrons of the food pantry at Harmony Community Baptist Church walk into the basement on Wednesday mornings, many are overwhelmed by the quality and quantity of the food they receive. “You’ve got the vegetables, you’ve got the fruits, you’ve got white potatoes,” said Michael Taylor, a resident who’s been coming to the pantry in Chicago’s west side Lawndale neighborhood for nearly a year. “And you’ve got the main course — the meat. It doesn’t get better than this.” Taylor said it feels good to be able to provide fresh milk and balanced meals for his kids. Since the USDA began buying meat, produce and dairy from U.S. farmers last fall, the food people receive from food pantries has been fresher and more nutritious. But it’s also presented challenges for those who get the food from growers’ fields to the dinner tables that need it across the country. The first round of the USDA’s Trade Mitigation food purchase and distribution program was announced in August 2018, as a way of helping farmers hurt by the on-

going trade disputes with China, Mexico and other countries. As of June 12, the agency purchased $748 million of the promised $1.2 billion in food from U.S. producers, according to the USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. An agency spokesperson said the remaining $450 million will be completed by January of 2020. The agency has promised an additional $1.3 billion in food purchases, but has not laid out a timeline for the additional buys. The majority of the food purchased through the USDA’s trade mitigation plan is destined for food banks and pantries, through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Some food may also be made available to The National School Lunch Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, which primarily delivers food to elderly Americans and the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations. TEFAP has distributed an average of $540 million dollars’ worth of food each year since 2014. Adding the food purchased through the two trade mitigation programs will increase the annual average fivefold. The National School Lunch Program has purchased an average of $1.3 billion a year since 2014.

TAKE NOTICE CABARRUS 18 SP 406 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 Darlene A. Hays to Charles Myers, Trustee(s), which was dated March 31, 2009 and recorded on March 31, 2009 in Book 8656 at Page 155 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on June 15, 2017 in Book 12535, Page 74, 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

18 SP 443 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 Sharon Carmichael to First American Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated March 8, 2007 and recorded on March 9, 2007 in Book 7386 at Page 26, 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

CUMBERLAND 19 SP 889 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 Gloria S. Shelton to David W. Allred, Trustee(s), which was dated May 9, 2007 and recorded on May 10, 2007 in Book 7584 at Page 0744, 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

19 SP 554 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 Robert A. Guise and Mary P. Guise to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, Trustee(s), which was dated February 8, 2013 and recorded on February 13, 2013 in Book 09111 at Page 0215, 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

in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 21, 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 424 of St. Andrews, Phases 5 and 6, Map 4, as the same is shown on a map thereof recorded in Map Book 43, Page 46, Cabarrus County Public Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1525 Piney Church Road, Concord, NC 28025. 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 Darlene A. Hays and husband, John G. Markle. 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.: 13-05118-FC02

at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 21, 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 80 of Settlers Ridge Subdivision, Phase 2, Map 1, as shown on plat thereof recorded in Map Book 48, Page 86, in the office of the Register of Deed for Cabarrus County, North Carolina, reference to which plat is hereby made for a more particular description. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1425 Tygress Drive, 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 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 Sharon Carmichael. 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-

in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 21, 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 68, in a Subdivision known as Ponderosa, Section 21, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Plat Book 38, Page 55, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 815 Bedrock Drive, 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 Gloria S. Shelton. 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

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

BEING ALL OF LOT 236 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS TIFFANY PINES, SECTION FIVE, ACCORDING TO PLAT OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 46, PAGE 4, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 707 Zircon Court, Fayetteville, NC 28311. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars

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.: 17-12868-FC01

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND 19 SP 847 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 Jerome H. Holman and Jean Holman to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), which was dated July 18, 2007 and recorded on July 20, 2007 in Book 7651 at Page 0184, 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 834 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 Kroner Grant to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated October 30, 2017 and recorded on November 1, 2017 in Book 10196 at Page 0286, 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 August 21, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 868 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 Kevin P. Benner and Kristina Pilson Benner a/k/a Kristina Marie Pilson to Brock and Scott, Trustee(s), which was dated August 17, 2017 and recorded on August 28, 2017 in Book 10157 at Page 0551, 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 August 21, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumber-

19 SP 494 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 Sheila Donoghue to Jennifer Kirby Fincher, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated June 22, 2016 and recorded on June 24, 2016 in Book 9887 at Page 0096, 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 August 21, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19-SP-758 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Darnelle Hailey and Lisa Hailey, in the original amount of $207,160.00, payable to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Solely as Nominee for Bank of America N.A., dated October 19, 2012 and recorded on October 31, 2012 in Book 09031 at Page 0130, 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 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 Cumberland County, North Carolina, on August 19, 2019 at 2 pm , and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described proper-

GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 19 CVS 1325 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL FORECLOSURE SALE TATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND U.S. Bank National Association, as indenture trustee, for CIM Trust 2016-4, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2016-4, vs.

Plaintiff,

Mildred T. McSwain a/k/a Mildred Taylor McSwain; Any Spouse of Mildred T. McSwain a/k/a Mildred Taylor McSwain; K.C. Tucker; Wanda Gale Tucker; Discover Bank; Ford Motor Credit Company LLC f/k/a Ford Motor Credit Company; Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Defendant(s). NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Jeremy B.

19 SP 424 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 Eric S. Nkusi to Jennifer Kirby Fincher, PLLC, Trustee(s), which was dated August 6, 2013 and recorded on August 7, 2013 in Book 09264 at Page 0081, 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 August 21, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 845 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 Mae A. Roberson to G. Barnes, Trustee(s), which was dated November 30, 2006 and recorded on December 5, 2006 in Book 7438 at Page 005, 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 August

property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 21, 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 69 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS QUEENSDALE, SECTION 2, AND THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 29, AT 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 5145 Queensdale 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 EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 206, in a subdivision known as EVERGREEN ESTATES, Section Four, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 27, Page 13, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. THIS BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CONVEYED TO ELAINE C. GRANT, MARRIED, BY DEED FROM KRONER GRANT AND WIFE, ELAINE C. GRANT, DATED 10/01/2016 AND RECORDED ON 12/01/2016 IN BOOK 9991, PAGE 862, IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY RECORDERS OFFICE. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1927 Martindale Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

land County, North Carolina, to wit: Land in the city/township/village of FAYETTEVILLE and the County of Cumberland, State of NC, more particularly described as: BEING ALL OF LOT NUMBER 30 IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS GLENBROOK, SECTION 4, PART 2 AND THE SAME BEING DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 38, AT PAGE 56, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 822 Bunce Road, Fayetteville, NC 28314. 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

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: Being all of Lot 67, in a subdivision known as Queensdale, Section 2 according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book 29, Page 44, Cumberland County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5151 Queensdale Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

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 Jerome H. Holman and wife, Jean Holman. 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

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

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 Kevin Philip Benner. 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

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.

PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-05172-FC02

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

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.

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.: 19-07621-FC01

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.: 19-06320-FC01

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.

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.: 19-04218-FC01

ty, to wit: The land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Cumberland, State of North Carolina and is described as follows: All that parcel of land in Township of Seventy First, Cumberland County, State of North Carolina, as more fully described in Deed Book 8144, Page 171, ID# 9476-76-1050, being known and designated as: Being all of Lot 13 as shown on a plat entitled Farrington II, duly recorded in Plat Book 111, Page 138, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. More commonly known as 2517 Canford Lane, Fayetteville, NC 28304 By Fee Simple Deed from James C. Ohern and Lisa M. Ohern as set forth in Book 8144, Page 171 dated 05/01/2009 and recorded 05/08/2009, Cumberland County Records, State of North Carolina. Tax ID: 9476-76-1050 Said Property is commonly known as 2517 Canford Ln, Fayetteville, NC 28304 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 Lisa Hailey and Darnelle Hailey. 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 reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Substitute Trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no

further remedy. Stone Trustee Services, LLC Substitute Trustee By: ________________________________________ 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 Posted: ____________________ By: _______________________

Wilkins, Commissioner, pursuant to the Order/Judgment entered in the above-captioned case on July 8, 2019 (“Order”), and by virtue of the appointment, power and authority contained in that Order, has been authorized and ordered to sell the property commonly known as 2324 Regan Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28301 (“Property”). Said Property is secured by the Deed of Trust executed by Mildred T. McSwain, dated January 24, 2001 and recorded on January 26, 2001 in Book 5395 at Page 0499 of the Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry. The Property shall be sold together with improvements located thereon, towards satisfaction of the debt due by Mildred T. McSwain, and secured by the lien against such property in favor of U.S. Bank National Association, as indenture trustee, for CIM Trust 2016-4, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2016-4. The Commissioner, will offer for sale to the highest bidder at a public auction at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 21, 2019 at 1:30PM the following described real property (including all improvements thereon) located in Cumberland County, North Carolina and described as follows: ALL THAT PIECE, PARCEL OR LOT OF LAND SITUATE, LYING AND BEING IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC AND KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT 7, AS SHOWN ON

PLAT OF ECCLES PARK DEVELOPMENT, A PORTION OF BLOCK E, RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 34, AT PAGE 46 OF THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NC PUBLIC LAND RECORDS, REFERENCE TO WHICH IS HEREBY MADE FOR A MORE PARTICULAR DESCRIPTION.

enants or warranties, express or implied. An Order for possession of the property may be issued pursuant to G.S. 1-339.29 (c) in favor of the purchaser and against the party or parties in possession by the judge or 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. 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. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current record owners of the property as reflected on the records of the CUMBERLAND COUNTY Register of Deeds’ office not more than ten (10) days prior to the date hereof are Mildred Taylor McSwain and K.C. Tucker. A cash deposit of five percent (5%) of the purchasing price will be required at the time of the sale. Any successful bidder shall be required to tender the full balance of the purchase price of bid in cash or certified check at the time the

Commissioner tenders a deed for the Property or attempts to tender such deed, and should said successful bidder fail to pay the full balance purchase price of bid at that time, he shall remain liable on his bid as provided for under North Carolina law. The sale will be reported to the court and will remain open for advance or upset bids for a period of ten (10) days as required by law. If the Commissioner 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 Commissioner. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the Commissioner, 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. JEREMY B. WILKINS, Commissioner 5431 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 202-2800 Phone (888) 207-9353 Facsimile

cash the following described property situated in Cumberland County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 350 in a subdivision known as LAKESHORES, SECTION 4, PHASE 1, according to a plat duly recorded in Book of Plats 58, Page 103 Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 634 Georgetown Circle, Fayetteville, NC 28314. 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.

21, 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 SITUATED IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT NO. 18, BLOCK “B”, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS LAFAYETTE VILLAGE, SECTION SEVEN, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 18, PAGE 51, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 4920 Walnut Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

Being that parcel of land conveyed to MILDRED T. MCSWAIN (A WIDOW) from MODERN COAST COMPANY OF FAYE by that deed dated 01/20/1971 and recorded 01/20/1971 in deed book 2242, at page 517 of the CUMBERLAND County, NC Public Registry. The above described property will be sold, transferred and conveyed “AS IS, WHERE IS” subject to liens or encumbrances of record which are superior to such Deed of Trust, together with all unpaid taxes and assessments and any recorded releases. Neither the Commissioner nor the holder of the debt secured by such Deed of Trust, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Commissioner or the holder of the debt make any representation 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 and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such conditions expressly are disclaimed. The Commissioner shall convey title to the property by non-warranty deed, without any cov-

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 ERIC S NKUSI. 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

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee

Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5710 Oleander Drive, Ste. 204 Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910) 202-2940 Fax: (910) 202 2941 File No.: 19-02662-FC01

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND 19 SP 800 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 Ramona M. Dabney to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), which was dated July 21, 2011 and recorded on July 21, 2011 in Book 8685 at Page 579, 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 fore-

17 SP 138 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY

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 August 14, 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 20, in a Subdivision known as Laketree, Section 4, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 85, Page 61, Cumberland County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 200 Kristen Avenue, 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

land County, North Carolina, to wit: This tract is part of the Lena M. Spain 41 acre 1/8 tract recorded in Book No. 736, Page 226 and book No. 831, page 464, Cumberland county Registry, and being more particularly described as follows:

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Keith W. Tart and Brittany A. Tart to H. Terry Hutchens, Trustee(s), which was dated April 1, 2011 and recorded on April 4, 2011 in Book 08619 at Page 0848, 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 August 14, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Cumber-

Beginning at a post located South 38 degrees 15 minutes East 90.0 feet from the 11th corner of the above mentioned tract, said post being also the northeastern corner of E. H. Edge 2 acre tract, recorded in Book No. 2063, Page 125, Cumberland County Registry; thence from the beginning, South 60 degrees 23 minutes West 784.74 feet with the southeastern line of the aforesaid E.H. Hedge 2 acre tract, to a point in the center of S.R. 216, and being the southeastern corner of said E. H. Edge 2 acre tract; thence with the center of S.R. 2016, South 34 degrees 44 minutes East 163.00 feet to a point in the center of S.R. 2016; thence North 55 degrees 15 minutes East 787.28 feet to an iron pipe in the original Spain Line; thence as the said Spain Line, North 38 degrees 15 minutes West 93.00 feet to the Beginning, Containing 2.3 acres.

19 SP 801 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

cash 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 Yudevelyn L. Matias to Hutchens, Senter And Britton, Trustee(s), which was dated October 25, 2013 and recorded on November 6, 2013 in Book 09325 at Page 0556, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN TOWNSHIP OF SEVENTY FIRST, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS MORE FULLY KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: BEING ALL OF LOT 116 AS SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED “SCOTTS MILL NORTH AT TREYBURN, SECTION 2” DULY RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 118, PAGE 188, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA 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 in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 14, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM CAVINESS & CATES BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY AS SET FORTH IN BOOK 7878, PAGE 850 DATED 05/01/2008 AND RECORDED 05/02/2008, CUMBERLAND COUNTY RECORDS, STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.

19 SP 817 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

cash 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 Veronica M. Tousoon to Jennifer Grant, Trustee(s), which was dated October 31, 2012 and recorded on November 6, 2012 in Book 09036 at Page 0235, 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 August 14, 2019 at 1:30PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 799 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 Edward E. Rebolledo and Claudia M. Rebolledo to Kenneth C. Praschan, Trustee(s), which was dated June 19, 2008 and recorded on June 26, 2008 in Book 07924 at Page 0607, 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 August

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 941 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Nathaniel Perez and Paola Perez to National Title Network, Trustee(s), dated the 17th day of April, 2012, and recorded in Book 08884, Page 0264, and Modification in Book 10432, Page 0205, 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 August 19, 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: The land referred to herein below is situ-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 947 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tanya R. Jones and Andre Jones to Netco, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of May, 2016, and recorded in Book 09880, Page 0383, 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 August 19, 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 No. 51, in a Subdivision known as

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 548 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Glenn E. Bryant to K. Douglas Barfield, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of December, 2017, and recorded in Book 10227, Page 0017, 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 August 12, 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 11, in a subdivision known as Revision of Camden Heights, and the same being duly

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5008 Windflow-

the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Keith W. Tart and wife, Brittany A. Tart. 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

er Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

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 Yudevelyn L. Matias.

14, 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.

Said property is commonly known as 842 Broadmore Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

ated in the County North Carolina, and

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

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

of is

Cumberland, State of described as follows:

Being all of Lot 16, in a subdivision known as North Ridge Park, Phase II, Section 1, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 125, Page 111, Cumberland County, North Carolina Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1713 Rock Creek Lane, Fayetteville, North Carolina Parcel

ID:

Commonly known as Creek Lane, Fayetteville, However, by showing no additional coverage

0439-31-00791713 NC this is

Rock 28301 address provided

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

WESTPOINT, SECTION 1, PART 1, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 75, Page 21, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1690 Hazelhurt Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Being the same property or a portion of the same property conveyed to Tanya R. Johnson f/k/a Tanya R. Watson by Instrument dated June 17, 2004 from Cyril G. Watson filed on June 23, 2004 as Document Number and in Book 6567 at Page 879 in the Cumberland County records. Parcel Number: 9486-17-3193 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,

recorded in Plat Book 32, Page 40, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 503 Orlando Street, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Parcel ID: 0436-04-1421 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

File No.: 14-21591-FC01

Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2265 Culbreth Road, 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 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

BEING ALL OF LOT 10, IN A SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS LAKE RIM NORTH ADDITION, PHASE 2, ACCORDING TO A PLAT OF SAME DULY RECORDED IN BOOK OF PLATS 113, PAGE 97, CUMBERLAND COUNTY REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA.

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

Said property is commonly known as 7886 Uriah Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

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

TAKE NOTICE

Being all of Lot 83, in a subdivision known as West Point, Section Two, according to a plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 76, Page 99, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

CUMBERLAND NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 994 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Billy West, (Billy R. West aka Billy West, Deceased) (Heir of Billy R. West aka Billy West: Esther Vasser) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Esther Vasser) to First American Title, Trustee(s), dated the 1st day of August, 2016, and recorded in Book 9913, Page 319, 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 Fay-

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 1510 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jason E. Love and Yvonne G. Love to Scott Korbin, Trustee(s), dated the 11th day of November, 2014, and recorded in Book 09559, Page 0486, and Correction Affidavit in Book 10485, Page 394, 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 August 19, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following

DAVIDSON 19 SP 164 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 William Garland Todd a/k/a William Todd to William R. Echols, Trustee(s), which was dated December 16, 2015 and recorded on December 16, 2015 in Book 2205 at Page 922, 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 foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale

17 SP 654 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 William T. Reeder and Martha J. Reeder to Bryce May Berry, Trustee(s), which was dated December 12, 2003 and recorded on December 17, 2003 in Book 1486 at Page 1512 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on February 11, 2019 in Book 2346, Page 788, 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 foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 12, 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: TRACT ONE: A tract or parcel of land lying and being in Emmons Township, Davidson County, North Carolina, being a portion of the Stan W. Bingham and wife, Lora F. Bingham property along the north side of Finch Avenue, more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an angle iron found at the northwest cor-

JOHNSTON 19 SP 302 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1277761 (FC.FAY)

NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Carl J. Westcott and Delores C. Westcott to Michael Lyon, Trustee(s), which was dated October 19, 2012 and recorded on October 23, 2012 in Book 4193 at Page 469, 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

19 SP 104 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, JOHNSTON COUNTY

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1275703 (FC.FAY)

Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by William E. Bradford, Jr. and Marcia Bradford a/k/a Marcia D. Bradford to Bart Miller, Trustee(s), which was dated June 9, 1998 and recorded on June 23, 1998 in Book 1718 at Page 126, Johnston County Registry, North Carolina.

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311

A.P.N. #: 0530-46-1509 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,

real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 275 in a subdivision known as STEEPLECHASE, SECTION 2, PART 1, and the same being duly recorded in Book of Plats 119, Page 86, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1445 Thoroughbred Trail, Parkton, 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 rep-

at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 12, 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 Lots Nos. 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 in Section 1 of Lambeth Knolls, a plat of which said Lambeth Knolls is recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 15, 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 810 Bryan Street, 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

ner of the Stan W. Bingham and wife, Lora F. Bingham and Judy F. Chriscoe and husband, James S. Chriscoe property (Deed Book 833, Page 281) and the southwest corner of the Franklin Ronald Steed and Tony Sullins Property (Deed Book 699, Page 469), thence a line with the Steed and Sullins property South 83 deg. 25 min. 40 sec. East 129.25 feet to a 1 1/2 inch iron pipe set at the west right of way of Jones Street as the northeast corner of the Bingham property and the southeast corner of the Steed and Sullins property, thence a line generally along the west right of way, of Jones Street South 6 deg. 48 min. 57 sec. West 90.00 feet to a 1 inch iron pipe set at the intersection of the west right of way of Jones Street and the north right of way of Finch Avenue as the southeast corner of the Bingham property, thence a line generally along the north right of way of Finch Avenue North 83 deg. 25 min. 40 sec. West 173 feet to a 5/8 inch iron rebar set at the north right of way of Finch Avenue, as a new corner in the south boundary of the Stan W. Bingham and wife, Lora F. Bingham Property (Deed Book 964, Page 757), being South 83 deg. 25 min. 40 sec. East 36.27 feet from a 3/4 inch iron pipe at the southwest corner of the Bingham Property, thence a new line across the Bingham property North 6 deg. 43 min. 32 sec. East 90.0 feet to a 5/8 inch rebar set as a new corner in the Bingham property, thence another new line with the Bingham property South 83 deg. 25 min. 40 sec. East 44.0 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.36 acre, more or less. TRACT TWO: BEGINNING at a 3/4 inch iron pipe set at the north right-ofway of Finch Avenue as the southwest corner of the Ethel M. Bailey property (Deed Book 317 Page 191) and being a

at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 13, 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: LandSituatedintheCountyofJohnstonintheStateofNC Land Situated in the Township of Cleveland in the County of Johnston in the State of NC BEING ALL OF LOT 6, SOUTHWINDS II, PHASE II, AS DEPICTED IN PLAT BOOK 27, PAGE 127, JOHNSTON COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 7456 NC Highway 42, Raleigh, NC 27603. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent

County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot Number 2, containing 0.350 acres, of Brittany Woods Subdivision, as shown on a plat prepared by Dennis R. Blackmon, RLS, recorded in Plat Book 34, page 285, of the Johnston County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 413 Dairy Road, Clayton, NC 27520. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

PUBLICATION DATES: August 7, 2019 and August 14, 2019

Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the 20th day of August, 2019 at the courthouse door, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situate in the County of Johnston North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain 0.929 acre tract of land as shown on map entitled “Map for Deleon Lee” by L. Dennis, P.A. dated June 4, 1999, and recorded in Plat Book 55, Page 16, Johnston County Registry which said Plat is incorporated herein by reference.

File No.: 19 CVS 1387

Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1268268 (FC.FAY)

etteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on August 12, 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 623 of Kings Grant Club, Section E-2, as shown on plat duly recorded in Plat Book 127, Page 88, Cumberland County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 417 Sedgemoor Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 13, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Johnston

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in a judgment bearing the caption “PROF2013-M4 Legal Title Trust II, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee vs. Deleon P. Lee, Nancy C. Lee, and Substitute Trustee Services, Inc., Johnston County, and pursuant to the terms of the judgment, the undersigned Commissioner will offer for sale that certain property as described below. Said sale will be held in the City of

ONSLOW

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of

Property Address – 55 West Johnson Road, Benson, North Carolina, 27504 Parcel Number: 09I15015E The property is being sold “as is”, without warranties, subject to all taxes, special assessments and

Plaintiff, vs.

N THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION FILE NO: 19 CVS 247 NORTH CAROLINA ONSLOW COUNTY NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PROCESS OF PUBLICATION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC.

NATHANIEL SMITH aka NATHANIEL J. SMITH, SAND CASTLE FIELD SERVICES, LLC DBA SAND CASTLE INVESTMENTS, INC., and SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., Substitute Trustee, O:

Defendants. Nathaniel Smith aka Nathaniel J. Smith Formerly of 7941 Sunshine Peak Road S 45 Twentynine Palms, CA 92277

resentation 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

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 William Garland Todd. 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

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1246480 (FC.FAY)

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1262433 (FC.FAY)

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.: 19-04299-FC01

corner in the east boundary of the Bundy Properties, LLC property (Deed Book 879 Page 47), and also being North 0º 38’ 04” West 24.44 feet from a railroad spike found in the center of Finch Avenue as the southeast corner of the Bundy Properties, LLC property, thence a line with the Bundy Properties, LLC property North 0º 38’ 04” West 207.51 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pipe found at the east edge of a ditch as the northwest corner of the Bailey property, and being a common corner with the Bundy Properties, LLC property and with the southwest corner of the Wade Allen Beanblossom and wife, Mary G. Beanblossom property (Deed Book 724 Page 1066), and also being South 0º 36’ 28” East 201.47 feet from a 5/8 inch iron rebar found at the south margin of Peacock Avenue as a corner in the east boundary of the Bundy Properties, LLC property, thence a line with the Beanblossom property South 83º 19’ 33” East 95.86 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pipe set as the northeast corner of the Bailey property at the west edge of a 10 foot alley (not opened or developed), thence a line generally along the west edge of the aforementioned alley South 6º 43’ 32” West 205.70 feet to a 3/4 inch iron pipe set at the north right-of-way of Finch Avenue and at the west edge of the aforementioned alley as the southeast corner of the Bailey property, also being North 83º 25’ 40” West 10.00 feet from a 1 inch iron pipe at the east edge of the aforementioned alley, thence a line generally along the north right-of-way of Finch Avenue North 83º 25’ 40” West 69.27 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.39 acre, more or less, as surveyed by Thomas J. Fields, RLS-2906 on October 25, 1995. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 226 West Finch

Avenue, Denton, NC 27239. 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 Martha J. Reeder. 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.: 17-18924-FC01

request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy.

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 William E. Bradford, Jr. and wife, Marcia D. Bradford. 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

prior liens or encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Any assessments, costs or fees resulting from the sale will be due and payable from the purchaser at the sale. The sale will not convey any personal property which may be located on the real property and the Commissioner makes no warranties or representations as to whether improvements to the real property are personal in nature. A cash deposit (no personal check), or certified check in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the high bid, will be required at the time of the sale. The sale will be held open for ten days for upset bids as required by law. This the 22nd day of July, 2019. BY: __________ ________________________

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above entitled action. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: The Plaintiff in the above entitled action has filed with the Clerk of Superior Court’s office of Onslow County, North Carolina, a civil action concerning real property located at 836 Old Folkstone Road, Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. You are required to make defense to such pleading no later than September 9, 2019 (40 days from date of first publication) and upon your failure to do so the party seeking service against you will apply to the court for the relief sought. This the 23rd day of July, 2019.

Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 18-17188-FC01

Susan R. Benoit, Commissioner Post Office Box 2505 Fayetteville, NC 28302 (910) 8646888

COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY

HUTCHENS LAW FIRM By: Hilton T. Hutchens, Jr. State Bar Number: 35352 Post Office Box 2505 Fayetteville, NC 28302 Telephone: (910) 864-6888 Facsimile: (910) 867-8732 Attorney for Plaintiff Dates of Publication: 7/31/2019, 8/7/2019, 8/14/2019 THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THIS COMMUNICATION IS TO

COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE, except as stated below in the instance of bankruptcy protection. IF YOU ARE UNDER THE PROTECTION OF THE BANKRUPTCY COURT OR HAVE BEEN DISCHARGED AS A RESULT OF A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU PURSUANT TO STATUTORY REQUIREMENT AND FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND IS NOT INTENDED AS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT OR AS AN ACT TO COLLECT, ASSESS, OR RECOVER ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THE DEBT FROM YOU PERSONALLY.

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

TAKE NOTICE ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

19 SP 558

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Christopher S. Davis and Lauren M. Davis to Stuart Clarke at Thorpe & Clark, Trustee(s), dated the 26th day of September, 2014, and recorded in Book 4206, Page 234, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 606 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Preston C. Starkey and Michelle A. Starkey to National Title Network, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of April, 2011, and recorded in Book 3584, Page 657, 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 August 22, 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:

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 598 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jerrad D. Prescott-Hall and Kristin L. Prescott-Hall to Pamela S. Cox, Trustee(s), dated the 3rd day of March, 2016, and recorded in Book 4420, Page 946, 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 August 22, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of On-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 572 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brady D. Creel and Caitlin M. Creel to Alexis Alan, Trustee(s), dated the 9th day of March, 2018, and recorded in Book 4747, Page 934, 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 August 22, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 599 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Michael Haden Montgomery to Jennifer Grant, Trustee(s), dated the 25th day of January, 2013, and recorded in Book 3926, Page 434, 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 August 22, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Onslow, North Carolina,

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 567 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Rebecca Alison Joiner to Gordon E. Robinson, Jr., Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of March, 2014, and recorded in Book 4130, Page 497, and Correction Affidavit in Book 4289, Page 493, 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 August 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 544 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Milton J. Alexander, (Milton J. Alexander, deceased)(Heir of Milton J. Alexander: Ying Ye) to Jerry R. Farmer, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of August, 2000, and recorded in Book 1650, Page 1031, 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 August 15, 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 24, Block B, as shown on that map

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 551 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Seth A. Mercer to Stewart Title Guaranty Company, Trustee(s), dated the 23rd day of April, 2015, and recorded in Book 4292, Page 462, 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 August 22, 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 is described as follows:

10:00 AM on August 15, 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 45, Section V-A, as shown on a plat entitled “Aragona Village, Section V-A” prepared by Parker & Associates, Inc., and recorded in Map Book 46, Page 198 Slide L-340, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 104 Jasmine Lane, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical,

ThelandreferredtohereinbelowissituatedintheCounty ofOnslow,StateofNorthCarolina,andisdescribedasfollows: Being all of Lot 39, as shown on that plat entitled, “Final Plat, Lots 36-39, Chapel Ridge”, prepared by John L Pierce Surveying, which plat is recorded in Map Book 38, Page 2, Slide K-229, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 226 Chapel Ridge Road, Richlands, North Carolina. Mobile Home Info: Year: 1986 Make: Catalina Model: N/A dimensions: 56x24 VIN #’S: 7779A / 7779B. Parcel

ID:

039089

Commonly known as 226 Chapel Ridge Road, Richlands, NC 28574 However, by showing this address no additional coverage is provided Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

slow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 30, Block D, Brynn Marr, Section V, Part B, as recorded in Map Book 16, Page 3, Slide A-16, Onslow County Registry, which map is by reference incorporated herein. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 106 Woodside Court, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any rep-

more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 70 as shown on that certain map entitled “Section I of Oak Grove #2 property of P.H. Robb, Jacksonville, NC” which map was prepared by Sam J. Morris, Jr. Registered Engineer and which map is recorded in Map Book 6, Page 60, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 114 Puller Drive, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any rep-

and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 94, as shown on that plat entitled, “Final Plat Jenkins Creek Section II-A, Richlands Township, Onslow County, North Carolina”, prepared by Parker & Associates, Inc., and recorded in Map Book 55, Page 119-119A, Slide M-473, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 216 Busch Drive, Richlands, 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 rep-

of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 28, as shown on that plat entitled, “Final Plat Bradham Place, Phase Three, Richlands Township, Onslow County, N.C.”, prepared by Johnny J. Williams Land Surveying, P.C., which plat is recorded in Map Book 56, Page 102, Slide M-696, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 202 Daewoo Court, Beulaville, 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

designated, “Ellis Park-Section 1”, which map was prepared by Barden Lanier and Associates, and is recorded in Map Book 22, Page 180, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 102 Paula Place, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Being the same property described in that Deed recorded in 1633, Page 443, Office of the Register of Deeds, Onslow, 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. 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-

All that certain lot more particularly

or parcel described

of land and 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 55 as shown on that plat entitled “Final Plat of The Landing At Mill Creek Phase II” as recorded in Map Book 58, Page 121, Onslow County, Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 409 Bald Cypress Lane, Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. All or a portion of the properly hereinabove described as acquired by the Grantor by instrument recorded in Book 3424, Page 35, Onlsow 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

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

Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1278098 (FC.FAY)

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

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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1277569 (FC.FAY)

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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1276404 (FC.FAY)

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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1276063 (FC.FAY)

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

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

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.

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street

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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1278786 (FC.FAY)

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1275001 (FC.FAY)

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1273796 (FC.FAY)

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1273493 (FC.FAY)

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

TAKE NOTICE ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 578 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Dustin James Levi and Elizabeth Gail Arnold to Scott Gesell, Trustee(s), dated the 22nd day of May, 2018, and recorded in Book 4784, Page 385, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 320 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Brian J. Ponge and Angela Ponge (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Brian J. Ponge) to Michael J. Broker, Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of November, 2007, and recorded in Book 2975, Page 357-372, 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 August 15, 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 6, Block A, as shown on plat entitled

RANDOLPH NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 255 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jason M. Kivette and Kristin L. Kivette to Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of November, 2009, and recorded in Book RE 2157, Page 684, and Modification in Book 2554, Page 149, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 17 SP 251 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by John L. Currie, unmarried to Jim Jones, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of May, 2008, and recorded in Book RE2077, Page 1976, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on August 13, 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: The following described real estate and improvements City of Franklinville, State of NC: Beginning at an iron stake, Bill Matthews N.W. corner in the eastern R.O.W. line of N.C. Road No. 2499, running thence with Matthews line S. 89 degrees 40 minutes E. 116.5 feet to an iron post said Matthews corner; thence S. 5 degrees E. 196 feet to an iron post, Matthew corner in Randolph Mills, Inc. line; thence with Randolph Mills, Inc. line south 82 degrees East 217 feet to a tall stone corner in said line, Clifford Longs corner; thence

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 337 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James Johnson and Kristy Johnson (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Kristy Johnson) to Fidelity National Title Insurance Co of New York, Trustee(s), dated the 30th day of October, 2006, and recorded in Book RE 1997, Page 964, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or

STANLY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 42 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Scotland W. Broadaway and Amber L. Broadaway (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Scotland Wayne Broadaway and Meredith Honeycutt Broadaway) to R. Ronald Swanner, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of July, 2005, and recorded in Book 1069, Page 0333, 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 evidencing said

19 SP 48 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 Kenneth Maidene and Lisa H. Maidene to Dale Fussell, Trustee(s), which was dated December 16, 2011 and recorded on December 16, 2011 in Book 1390 at Page 557 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on October 8, 2018 in Book 1655, Page 38, 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 August 13, 2019 at 11:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Stanly County, North Carolina, to wit: The Following Described Real Property Situated In The County Of Stanly, North Carolina, To-Wit: Tract

One:

Beginning On The South Side Of The Pubic Road In The West Line Of A. Brack Simpson’s Home Tract And Runs With His Line And H.s. Ritchie’s South 5º West 200 Feet To A Farm Road; Thence With Said Farm Road South 21º East 100 Feet To A Branch Or Drain; Thence With Said Drain North 24º East 200 Feet; Thence North 8º East 143 Feet To The South Side Of The Road; Thence With Said Road South 83º West 124 Feet To The Beginning, Containing Six-Tenths (.6) Of An Acre. For Page Tract

Reference 79,

See Stanly

Deed Book 768, County Registry. Two:

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 August 22, 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 150 as shown on map entitled “Final Plat for Killis Hills Phase Three, Section One” prepared by Johnny J. Williams Land Surveying and recorded June 12, 2012 in Map Book 64, Page 126, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 311 Starky Road, Richlands, 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

“Morton Manor, Section 1” recorded in Map Book 21, Page 233, Onslow County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 287 Drummer Kellum Road, Jacksonville, North Carolina. Subject to Restrictive Covenants recorded in Book 654, Page 81, 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

of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on August 13, 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: All that parcel of land in Township of Level Cross, Randolph County, State of North Carolina, as described in Deed Book 1745, Page 334, Being known and designated as Lot 2, containing 1.087 acres of the John E. Loveland and wife, Katrina L. Loveland property, filed in Plat Book 75, Page 24, recorded 12/19/2001. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5312 Fred Lineberry Road, Randleman, North Carolina. Together with a permanent easement for sanitary sewer purposes over and across Lot No. 1 of said subdivision, as shown on the above-referenced plat. By fee simple deed from John E. Loveland and wife, Katrina L. Loveland, husband and wife as set forth in Book 1745, Page 334 dated 01/02/2002 and recorded 01/02/2002, Randolph County Records, State of North Carolina.

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

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 ($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.

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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1269524 (FC.FAY)

Case No: 1269595 (FC.FAY)

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com

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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1248018 (FC.FAY)

with said Longs line N. 5 degrees 50 minutes east 532 feet to an iron post, Dorothy Mae Spinks corner in said Longs line; thence with said Spinks line the following courses and distances: N. 79 degrees 15 minutes west 107.5 feet; S. 36 degrees west 120 feet; N. 64 degrees 10 minutes west 86 feet; N. 89 degrees 45 minutes west 128 feet to an iron post in the eastern R.O.W. line of the aforesaid N.C. Road No. 2499, said Spinks corner; thence with the eastern R.O.W. line of said road S. 2 degrees west 266 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 3.43 acres more or less. The above description is made from a plat or map of said land prepared by Roger and L. Clarence Cagle, Surveyors, December, 1964. Less and except all that property conveyed to Dorothy Mae Spinks and Julia Irene Spinks, as joint tenants with right of survivorship from John L. Currie and wife, Lucille Currie, by deed dated 04/09/1990 and recorded 04/10/1990, in Book 1256, Page 157. All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the City of, Franklinville Township, Randolph County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a new iron pipe in the eastern right of way line of North Carolina secondary road number 2499 (Butler Chapel Road), said point being south 04 degrees 32 minutes 35 seconds west 488.40 feet from the centerline of North Carolina secondary road number 2500, and being a common corner with Dorothy Mae Spinks; thence, south 89 degrees 45 minutes 00 seconds east 128.00 feet, along Dorothy Mae Spinks line, to a new iron pipe; thence, south 02 degrees 41 minutes 28 seconds east 144.35 feet, along John L. Curries line, to an existing iron pipe; thence, north 74 degrees 57 minutes 35 seconds west 148.30 feet, along John L.

Curries line, to an existing iron pipe in the eastern right of way line of North Carolina secondary road number 2499 (Butler Chapel Road); thence, along the eastern margin of said road, north 04 degrees 32 minutes 35 seconds east 106.60 feet to the point and place of beginning, and being 0.390 acre, more or less. The above property description was drawn from a survey entitled, survey for Dorothy Mae Spinks, dated April 05, 1990, by Philip M. Henley, Registered Land Surveyor, Henley Surveying and Mapping Company, Incorporated, Asheboro, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1320 Butlers Chapel Road, Franklinville, North Carolina.

the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 2:00 PM on August 13, 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 Nimber One (1) containing 1.62 acres, more or less, as shown on plat entitled “W.L. Flinchum Heirs” by G. Thomas Moore, RLS dated November and recorded in Plat Book 31, Page 64, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Randolph County, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3665 Williams Dairy Road, Liberty, North Carolina.

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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1179971 (FC.FAY)

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-

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

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 August 14, 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: Being all of Lot Number TWO (2) as shown on a plat of Glenwood Subdivision, as shown on Plat by Rogell E. Hunsucker & Associates, Inc. dated May 12, 2003 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Stanly County, North Carolina, in Plat Book 18, page 298, to which reference is hereby made for a more complete description of said lots by metes and bounds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 213 Glenwood Drive, Oakboro, 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.

Lying And Being In Center Township, Stanly County, North Carolina, And Being A Triangular Shaped Tract Of Land Bounded On The East By Lands Owned Now Or Formerly By Alvin B. Hines And Wife, Florine Mills Hines, Deed Book 768, Page 79, Stanly County Registry, On The Southwest By That 0.41 Acre Tract Of Land As Shown On An Unrecorded Map Captioned: “New Lot Surveys For Recombination Purposes For A.b. Hines, Et Al., Center Township, Stanly County, Nc, Dated January 26, 2001, File No. 01010,” And On The Northwest By That 0.25 Acre Tract Of Land As Shown On The Aforesaid Unrecorded Plat And Being More Particularly Described As Follows: Beginning At A Disturbed Existing Iron Pipe, Said Beginning Iron Pipe Being Located S. 04-29-47 W. 224.39 Feet From An Existing Iron Spike In The Centerline Of Dennis Road (Sr 1741) (60’ Right Of Way), Said Existing Iron Spike Being Located S. 89-03-55 W. 125.74 Feet From A New Iron Spike In The Centerline Of Said Dennis Road, The Northeastern Corner Of That 0.07 Acre Tract As Shown On An Unrecorded Map Captioned: “New Lot Surveys For Recombination Purposes For A.b. Hines, Et Al, Center Township, Stanly County, Nc Dated January 26, 2001, File No. 01010,” And Running Thence From The Beginning Disturbed Existing Iron Pipe S. 07-59-31 E. 112.66 Feet To A New Iron Spike Over 12” Reinforced Concrete Pipe At Or Near The Center Line Of A 12’ Private Soil Road (Right Of Way Undetermined); Thence With The Centerline Of Said Soil Road A New Line N. 16-50-14 W. 66.96 Feet To A Point; Thence N. 04-29-47 E. 47.62 Feet To The Beginning, Containing 0.01 Acre, By Coordinate Method, Subject To The Right Of Way Of A Private Soil Road, As Surveyed And Platted By Rogell E. Hunsucker, Rls, And As Shown On An Unrecorded Map Captioned: “New Lot Surveys For Recombination Purposes For A.b. Hines, Et Al., Center Township, Stanly County, Nc, Dated January 26, 2001, File No. 01010.” For Page Tract

Reference 579,

See Stanly

Record Book 792, County Registry. Three:

Lying And Being In Center Township, Stanly County, North Carolina, And Being Bounded On The North And

Being the same fee simple property conveyed by Quit Claim Deed from Lucille D. Currie to John J. Currie, dated 10/26/2007 recorded on 10/29/2007 in Book RE 2049, Page 138 in Randolph County records, State of NC. Pauline P. Robbins widowed, to John Lewis Currie and wife, Thelma Brooks Currie, dated 10/16/1969 recorded on 10/16/1969 in Book 994, Page 172. And the said Thelma Brooks Currie having departed this life, thereby vesting fee simple title in John Lewis Currie.

East By Dennis Road (Sr 1741) (60’ Foot Right Of Way), On The South By Lands Owned Now Or Formerly By Alvin B. Hines And Wife, Florine Mills Hines, And On The West By That 0.25 Acre Tract As Shown On An Unrecorded Map Captioned: “New Lot Surveys For Recombination Purposes For A.b. Hines, Et Al., Center Township, Stanly County, Nc, Dated January 26, 2001, File No. 01010,” And Lying Totally Within The Right Of Way Of Said Dennis Road And Being More Particularly Described As Follows: Beginning At An Existing Iron Spike In The Centerline Of Dennis Road (Sr 1741) (60’ Right Of Way), Said Beginning Existing Iron Spike Being Located S. 86-58-03 E. 59.18 Feet From A New Iron Spike, And Said New Iron Spike Being Located In An Easterly Direction 0.7 Mile From U.s. Hwy 52, And Running Thence From The Beginning Existing Iron Spike And With The Centerline Of Said Dennis Road, N. 8903-55E.125.74FeetToANewIronSpike;ThenceANewLine S. 08-31-25 W. 24.65 Feet To A New Iron Rod By Disturbed Existing Iron Pipe Within The Right Of Way Of Said Dennis Road; Thence Within The Right Of Way Of Said Dennis Road S. 89-03-55 W. 124.00 Feet To An Existing Iron Rod; Thence N. 04-29-47 E. 24.42 Feet To The Beginning, Containing 0.07 Acre, By Coordinate Method, And Subject To The Right Of Way Of Dennis Road (Sr 1741), As Surveyed And Platted By Rogell E. Hunsucker, Rls, And As Shown On An Unrecorded Map Captioned: “New Lot Survey For Recombination Purposes For A.b. Hines, Et Al., Center Township, Stanly County, Nc, Dated January 26, 2001, File No. 01010.” For Reference See Deed Book 792, Page 579, Stanly County Registry. Tract Four: Lying And Being In Center Township, Stanly County, North Carolina, And Being An Irregularly Shaped Tract Of Land Bounded On The North By Dennis Road (Sr 1741) (60’ Right Of Way), On The East By That 0.07 Acre Tract As Shown On An Unrecorded Map Captioned: “New Lot Surveys For Recombination Purposes For A. B. Hines, Et Al., Center Township, Stanly County, Nc, Dated January 26, 2001, File No. 01010” And Lands Owned Now Or Formerly By Alvin B. Hines And Wife, Florine Mills Hines, Deed Book 768, Page 79, Stanly County Registry, On The West By Lands Owned Now Or Formerly By Robert D. Smith And Wife, Marlene P. Smith Deed Book 297, Page 440, Stanly County Registry, And Being More Particularly Described As Follows:

Beginning At An Existing Iron Spike In The Centerline Of Dennis Road (Sr 1741) (60’ Right Of Way) Said Beginning Existing Iron Spike Being Located S. 89-03-55 W. 125.74 Feet From A New Iron Spike In The Centerline Of Said Dennis Road; Thence S. 04-29-47 W. 24.42 Feet To An Existing Iron Rod Within The Right Of Way Of Said Dennis Road; Thence Again S. 04-29-47 W. 199.97 Feet To A Disturbed Existing Iron Pipe; Thence Again S. 04-29-47 W. 47.62 Feet To A Point At Or Near The Centerline Of A 12’ Private Soil Road (Right Of Way Undetermined); And Running Thence With The Centerline Of Said Soil Roadway The Following Three (3) New Lines Having Courses And Distances: (1) N. 16-50-14 W. 118.96 Feet To A New Iron Spike; (2) N. 07-30-16 W. 48.26 Feet To A New Iron Spike; And (3) N. 01-31-08 E. 112.64 Feet To A New Iron Spike In The Centerline Of Said Dennis Road; Thence With The Centerline Of Said Dennis Road, S. 86-58-03 E. 59.18 Feet To The Beginning, Containing 0.25 Acres, By Coordinate Method, Subject To The Right Of Way Of Dennis Road, (Sr 1741) And A Private Soil Road As Surveyed And Platted By Rogell E. Hunsucker, Rls, And As Shown On An Unrecorded Map Captioned: “New Lot Surveys For Recombination Purposes For A.b. Hines, Et Al., Center Township, Stanly County, Nc, Dated January 26, 2001, File No. 01010.” FOR REFERENCE SEE DEED BOOK 792, PAGE 582, STANLY COUNTY REGISTRY. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 41116 Dennis Road, Albemarle, NC 28001. 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-

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1267234 (FC.FAY)

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 All Lawful Heirs of Kenneth Maidene. 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.: 17-17809-FC01

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

C10

TAKE NOTICE STANLY NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 82 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jackson Vue and Pa Vue (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Pa Vue) to Brock and Scott, PLLC, Trustee(s), dated the 7th day of February, 2007, and recorded in Book 1163, Page 40, 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 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 Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, or

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 71 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Tamara L. Swink (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Lois Elaine McLeod and Tamara L. Swink) to Doby and Beaver Attorney at Law, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of September, 2006, and recorded in Book 1144, Page 0777, 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 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 Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on August 14, 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: Bounded on the west by North Cotton Avenue, on the north by the lands of W.T. Kendrick and F.B. Patterson, on the east by the lands of Myrna C. Ivey, and on the South by the lands of Evelyn A. Poplin Furr,

UNION 19 SP 41 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 Hilma D. Brigman a/k/a Hilma Denise Preslar Brigman and Hilma O. Preslar a/k/a Hilma Olene Preslar to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated September 30, 2010 and recorded on October 1, 2010 in Book 05409 at Page 0215 and rerecorded/modified/corrected on April 29, 2014 in Book 06216, Page 0134, 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 in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing

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 Dale Leroy Mayes and Angela D. Mayes (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Dale Leroy Mayes and Angela Derora Mayes) to Davies and Grist, Trustee(s), dated the 16th day of March, 2007, and recorded in Book 04492, Page 0034, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on August 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the City of Monroe, in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly de-

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

18 SP 187

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Erika Roca and Fernando Pasco to PRLAP, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 13th day of November, 2007, and recorded in Book 04735, Page 0269, and Modification in Book 6419, Page 173, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on Au-

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 16 SP 793 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by James L. Dugger and Melissa L. Dugger to Richard H. Lester or G. Robert Turner, III, Trustee(s), dated the 14th day of June, 2006, and recorded in Book 04195, Page 0092, in Union County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Union County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the Judicial Center in the City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:00 PM on August 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

WAKE 19 SP 788 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 J. William Lackey to Spruillco, LTD, Trustee(s), which was dated January 31, 2003 and recorded on January 31, 2003 in Book 009887 at Page 00653, 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

19 SP 573 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 Dawn Darice Martin to Investors Title Insurance, Trustee(s), which was dated April 27, 2018 and recorded on April 27, 2018 in Book 017111 at Page 01200, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 14, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 11:00 AM on August 14, 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: BEING all of Lot Number 12 of Bo-Run Subdivision, as shown on that Plat Book 17 at Page 275, Stanly County Register of Deeds. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 804 Bo Run Drive, Oakboro, North Carolina. ThepropertyissubjecttothoseRestrictiveCovenantsasset forthinRecordBook749atPage308,StanlyCountyRegistry. For reference see Deed to Pamela G. Tyree and husband, Robert W. Tyree dated January 15, 2002 and recorded in Record Book 900 at Page 262, Stanly County Registry. Property Address: 804 Bo Run Drive, Oakboro, NC 28129 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin, an old corner, located 15.93 feet from the point in the center of North Cotton Avenue, said iron pin also being located S. 10-10 E. 195 feet more or less, from a point in the south line of Pee Dee Avenue, and runs thence a line S. 10-10 E. 105 feet parallel with the eastern right of way line of North Cotton Avenue to an iron pin an old corner; thence S. 89-32 E. 237.19 feet to an iron pin, an old corner; thence N. 13-15 W. 79.15 feet to an iron pin, an old corner; thence N. 83-13 W. 239.27 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 21,135 square feet, more or less, according to a new survey and plat of said premises made by D.H. Turner, December 7, 1967. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 124 North Cotton Avenue, Albermarle, North Carolina. For reference see Deed recorded in Deed Book 518, Page 967, Stanly 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

said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 20, 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 that 1.159 acre parcel as shown on that minor subdivision plat entitled “Boundary Survey of A Portion of Hilma Olene G. Preslar, Property” and recorded in Plat Cabinet L, File 268 Union County Registry to which reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Also conveyed herewith is an undivided interest in that 20 foot right of way of ingress and egress and regress from the above described property to N.C. Highway 200 as shown on the above referenced plat and designated thereon as “centerline of proposed 20’ r/w” and as recorded in Deed Book 5369, Page 572, Union County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior

scribed as follows: BEING all of that certain Lot or parcel of land situated in City of Monroe, Union County, North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 59 of WINCREST Subdivision as shown on plat duly recorded in Plat Cabinet F, File 995 & 996, Union County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4706 Mossy Cup Lane, Monroe, North Carolina. Being in all respect the same property conveyed to borrower(s) by deed recorded contemporaneously herewithin the above referenced county public registry. Pin #: Parcel ID: 093-964-74 PropertyAddress:4706MossyCupLane,Monroe,NC28110 D&G File No: 2007024781 Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

gust 15, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Union, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 83 of ST. JOHN’S FOREST SUBDIVISION, Phase 4, Map 1, as same is shown on map thereof recorded in Plat Cabinet J at File 768, Union County, North Carolina Public Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 4417 Marys Point Road, Monroe, 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 agree-

BEING ALL of Tract 2, containing 1.1 acres, as shown on map of survey titled “The Robert and Gloria Svatonsky Property” recorded in Plat Cabinet H, File 724, Union County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. A revision of map of survey recorded in Plat Cabinet G, File 693, Union County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 522 West Sandy Ridge Road, Monroe, North Carolina. TOGETHER WITH all of the Grantors right, title and interest in that certain perpetual, non-exclusive 20 foot wide private drive conveyed to Irving L. Myrick and wife, Doris A. Myrick by Deed of Easement for Access recorded in Book 1660, page 218, Union County Registry and as shown on map of survey prepared by Derick L. Miles, NCPLS, dated October 4, 2001 and recorded in Plat Cabinet G, File 693, Union County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third

said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 14, 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 11, Lakeridge Townhomes, Phase 18 at Preston Village, as shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 1996, Page 167, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 114 Lake Hickory Court, Morrisville, NC 27560. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars

cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 66, Block E, Section 1, Lockwood Subdivision, as shown on that plat recorded in Book of Maps 1953, Page 111, Wake County Registry, to which plat reference is hereby made for a more particular description of same. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 2319 Kennington Road, Raleigh, NC 27610. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the expiration of the statutory upset bid period, all the remaining amounts are immediately due and owing. THIRD PARTY PURCHASERS MUST PAY THE EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

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

conveyances of record.

the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the current owner(s) of the property is/are Hilma D. Brigman.

Said property is commonly known as 8818 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, NC 28110. 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

4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1275762 (FC.FAY)

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028

but are not limited to, the filing of a bankruptcy petition prior to the confirmation of the sale and reinstatement of the loan without the knowledge of the trustee. If the validity of the sale is challenged by any party, the trustee, in their sole discretion, if they believe the challenge to have merit, may request the court to declare the sale to be void and return the deposit. The purchaser will have no further remedy. Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 16-17985-FC02

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,

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 no-

ment, 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 pri-

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 no-

tice 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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1237043 (FC.FAY)

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.

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 LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1197073 (FC.FAY)

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 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 Dawn Darice 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

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1261943 (FC.FAY)

File No.: 19-04267-FC01

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.: 19-01234-FC01

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

C11

TAKE NOTICE WAKE NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY 18-SP-2863 Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Annette Arrington, in the original amount of $167,779.00, payable to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Solely as Nominee for United Wholesale Mortgage , dated August 27, 2007 and recorded on September 6, 2007 in Book 012740 at Page 02527, Wake 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 Wake County, North Carolina, and the holder of the note evidenc-

18 SP 836 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 Hope Inscore Walker and David Walker to Roper and Coleman P. A., Trustee(s), which was dated August 27, 2010 and recorded on September 1, 2010 in Book 14060 at Page 2222, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

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 Wake County, North Carolina, on August 19, 2019 at 2 p.m., and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property, to wit: Being all of Lot 25 of Waterford Landing Subdivision, Phase Five as shown in Book of Maps 1998 Page 148 of the Wake County Registry. Tax ID: 1734604414 Said Property is commonly known as 5800 Brookshadow Drive, Raleigh, NC 27610 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 Dol-

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

By: ________________________________________ 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 Posted: ____________________ By: _______________________

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

Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587

BEING all of Lot 18 in Sliver Oaks Subdivision, Phase 1 as shown on plat recorded in Book of Maps 1994, Page 1862, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 100 Bell Vista Drive, Cary, NC 27513.

Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 21, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 54 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEGINNING at a point where the centerline of a 60 foot road easement running in a northeasterly direction from State Road 2224 as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1973, Page 480, Wake County Registry, crosses the southern line of Tract 1 as shown in Book of Maps 1973, Page 480 and in Book of Maps 1971, Page 445, Wake County Registry; runs thence with the centerline of said 60-foot road easement the following five calls: North 28° 27’ East 100.0 feet; North 37° 14’ East 91.74 feet; North 31° 52’ East 100.0 feet; North 37° 17’ East 100.0 feet and North 29° 03’ East 42.44 feet to a point in the center of said 60-foot road easement; runs thence South 75° 40’ East 176.36 feet to an existing iron pipe; runs thence South 04° 03’ West 403.46 feet to an existing iron pipe; runs thence North 77° 36’ West 388.86 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and being that certain lot containing 2.63 acres according to survey entitled “Property Survey for Wake Cross Roads Baptist Church, Wake Forest Township, Wake County, North Carolina,” prepared by Harold B. Mullen, Registered Land Surveyor, dated 9-11-73.

TOGETHER with the right of ingress, egress and regress along and across that certain 60-foot road easement shown in Book of Maps 1973, Page 480, Wake County Registry, from State Road #2224 to the property hereinabove described. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 3532 Manly Farm Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. A cash deposit (no personal checks) of five percent (5%) of the purchase price, or Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, will be required at the time of the sale. Following the 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 Susie A. Vasquez. 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

21, 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:

DEED.

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Susie A. Vazquez and Eduardo Perez to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), which was dated May 22, 2009 and recorded on May 28, 2009 in Book 013554 at Page 01405, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 21, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

19 SP 491 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 Michael J. Louthan and Jennifer K. Louthan to John C. Morisey, Jr. and/or Steven R. Mull, Trustee(s), which was dated June 27, 2006 and recorded on June 28, 2006 in Book 012032 at Page 02621, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August

19 SP 813 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

Said property to be offered pursuant to this Notice of

Said property is commonly known as 605 Prairie Meadows Court, Cary, NC 27519.

21, 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:

EXCISE TAX AND THE RECORDING COSTS FOR THEIR DEED.

BEING all of Lot 65, Arlington Park @ Amberly Subdivision, Phase One, Section B, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 2005, Page 2085-2086, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Said property is commonly known as 2512 Edgemont Road, Wendell, NC 27591.

19 SP 1292 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE

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 Stanley Daniels and Dorothy Marie W. Daniels to Mark A. Reinhard, Trustee(s), which was dated December 10, 1998 and recorded on December 11, 1998 in Book 8207 at Page 0336, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Jeffrey Scott Burkett and Jennifer Burkett to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), which was dated September 9, 2010 and recorded on September 10, 2010 in Book 14069 at Page 2723, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 14, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

18 SP 2895 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 James C. Spencer and Jean W. Spencer to Neal G. Helms, Trustee(s), which was dated April 27, 1995 and recorded on April 27, 1995 in Book 6509 at Page 0459, Wake County Registry, North Carolina. Default having been made of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC, having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust, and the holder of the note evidencing said default having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door of the county courthouse where the property is located, or the usual and customary location at the county courthouse for conducting the sale on August 14, 2019 at 12:00PM, and will sell to the highest bidder for

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 454 Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Rafael Celestino Mendez and Elizabeth Guglielmo-Mendez to Timothy J. Colgan, Trustee(s), dated the 18th day of April, 2013, and recorded in Book 015239, Page 02732, 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 County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on August 19, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Wake, North

BEING all of Lot B-1 of the divisions in Tract B of Estate of Alice Lassiter, property on SR 2300 as depicted in a map recorded in Map Book 1984, Page 1354, Wake County Registry. See also Map Book 1997, Page 1726, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record.

Being all of Lot 45, Phase Two, Pearson Farms Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof, recorded in Book of Maps 1996, Page 1580, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Wake County, North Carolina. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 1204 Pearson Farms Road, Apex, NC 27502. 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.

cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 2, Stagecoach Subdivision, Phase 4, as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1994, Page 920, Wake County Registry. Save and except any releases, deeds of release or prior conveyances of record. Said property is commonly known as 5250 Passenger Place, Raleigh, NC 27603. 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.

Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Lot 9, Stameys Walk Cluster Unit Development Subdivision, as recorded in Book of Maps 2005, Pages 258-261, Wake County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 8104 Hartwood Glen Circle, Willow Spring, North Carolina. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23. Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1). The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any

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 James Clay Spencer and wife, Jean Weathington Spencer. 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

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

File No.: 18-01829-FC01

5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 13-07562-FC03

File No.: 18-21788-FC01

P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1264152 (FC.FAY)

c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP

C12

North State Journal for Wednesday, August 7, 2019

pen & paper pursuits

sudoku

SOLUTIONS FROM 07.31.19

Our primary focus is the preservation and growth of investment capital. We employ a highly-selective approach vetted by in-house research. Our

Andrew C. Burns

CEO & Chief Investment OďŹ&#x192;cer

boutique model is powerful. hamiltonpoint.com | 919-636-3765 Rick Woods, CFA, CPWAÂŽ President