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Hogs in one of farmer Josh Coombs’ finishing houses on his farm in Clinton, North Carolina.

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Superintendent says 70K students promoted despite reading skills North Carolina’s superintendent of Public Instruction is alleging that more than 70,000 thirdgrade students have been wrongly promoted since 2014 even though they did not meet mandated reading requirements.

State Superintendent Mark Johnson in a memo released this week criticized the State Board of Education and former staff members of the Department of Public Instruction for “aggressive work-arounds” that he claims have “gutted” a program meant to ensure students can read proficiently before advancing to fourth grade.

Lawmakers approved the Read to Achieve program in 2012. Under the program, students are to be promoted based on their academic abilities, not their age. State Board Chairman Eric Davis is denying Johnson’s allegations.

He says that if the board had enacted policies that were not in accordance with the law, the General Assembly would have already taken action.

Ford to add 3,000 jobs, invest $1.45B Ford Motor Co. is adding 3,000 jobs at two factories in the Detroit area and investing $1.45 billion to build new pickup trucks, SUVs, and electric and autonomous vehicles. The company said Tuesday that about $750 million will go the Michigan Assembly Plant in the Detroit suburb of Wayne, where 2,700 jobs will be added during the next three years.

Another $700 million will be invested in the truck plant in Dearborn, where 300 new jobs will be added. Hiring will begin next year.

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Guskiewicz named chancellor of UNC Chapel Hill

By A.P. Dillon North State Journal CHAPEL HILL — On Dec. 13, University of North Carolina System interim president Bill Roper named Dr. Kevin M. Guskiewicz as the 12th chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

“Kevin Guskiewicz possesses the leadership qualities needed to take Carolina forward: strength, poise, humility, vision, the strong proficiency to listen, and the ability to bring people together,” said Dr. Roper in a statement.

Guskiewicz succeeds Carol Folt, who served as chancellor for almost six years, from July 2013 until the end of January 2019.

“Over the past 10 months, Dr. Guskiewicz has guided this University with a stable and sure hand. He is deeply committed to our University and its mission, prioritizing student success, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing the critical needs of North Carolina and the world,” said UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees Chair Richard Stevens.

“Carolina has been my home for almost 25 years, and I am grateful for this opportunity to serve every member of our community,” Chancellor Guskiewicz in a statement. “My vision for Carolina is that we will move forward into the future with boldness and confidence because our work is vital for the people of our state, the nation and the world.”

While serving as interim chan-

cellor, Guskiewicz dealt with the controversy over the Silent Sam Confederate monument, including criticism and protests about the recent agreement between the UNC Board of Governors and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

That agreement turns over the statue to the group and includes a payout of $2.5 million for the housing and preservation of the monument.

Silent Sam was one hurdle for Guskiewicz, and a report on campus crime was another.

As students were heading back to class at UNC Chapel Hill at the end of August, a U.S. Dept. of Education report containing was also being delivered to the university.

The Dept. of Education report detailed nine Clery Act violations and was the result of a six-year long investigation into accusations the school wasn’t properly reporting crime on campus. Among the charges were that UNC Chapel Hill had failed to properly warn students of threats and did not track and report all crime on campus for a seven-year period spanning from 2009 to 2016.

Guskiewicz released the report in mid-November in a message to the campus.

“We will continue to invest in resources and training to ensure the University has the right tools and procedures to accurately prevent, respond to and report crimes, and issue timely notice of any known safety threats to the campus community,” Guskiewicz See UNC page A2

CLINTON — As nuisance lawsuits are waged against the hog farming industry in federal court, media were invited to tour a Sampson County farm to see for themselves how hog houses and waste lagoons operate. The tour was organized by Feed the Dialogue NC and the NC Pork Council.

The Clinton farm is operated by Josh Coombs, a local firefighter whose family has owned the land for more than a century, in cooperation with Prestage Farms, which contracts for the pigs. The Dec. 11 tour was split into two sections — one looking at a finishing house, where hogs

grow until they are ready to be harvested, and the other at the hog waste lagoon where the waste is collected.

“We want people to understand what we do, and we depend on accurate media for that. So, that’s really the main purpose of this,” said Andy Curliss, CEO of the NC Pork Council, before the tour.

The media were driven from a nearby fire station to the site in two vans and then gathered in front of a row of hog houses.

Coombs’ neighbors, Michelle and Adam Radford, who live on the property, were made available for questions.

“We’ve enjoyed living out here,” Michelle Radford said. “The farm See PORK, page A2

Trump objects to impeachment, calls it ‘abuse of power’

By Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump is objecting to the House of Representatives’ articles of impeachment, accusing Democrats of “perversion of justice and abuse of power” in their effort to remove him from office.

In a letter Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the eve of the expected House vote on impeachment, Trump maintained that he did nothing wrong in his dealing with his Ukrainian counterparts which are the basis for the Democrats’ call for his removal from office.

Trump accused Democrats of focusing on impeachment rather than other important issues.

Trump repeated his objections to the process of the House inquiry, claiming “more due process was afforded to those accused in the Salem Witch Trials.”

Trump says he doesn’t believe his letter will change anything, but that he is registering his objections “for the purpose of history.”

Meanwhile at the Capitol, House Democrats and Republicans sparred over the rules of debate for Wednesday’s historic See TRUMP page A2

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Marking 75 years since Battle of the Bulge

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi marveled at the composure they must have had during the battle when many were still teenagers.

She said European leaders also lauded the grit and courage of soldiers who were so young — and yet so willing to fight for the freedom of others.

“I said, ‘Well, they didn’t come here because you were Americans.

They came here because they were Americans. And that’s what we do,’ “ Pelosi told The Associated Press.

Even though German deaths also exceeded well over 10,000 in the battle that stretched deep into January, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier took special time to thank the U.S. troops.

“On this day, we Germans would like to thank the United States of America. The American armed forces, together with their allies, liberated Europe and they also liberated Germany. We thank you,” Steinmeier said.

“Those who died were victims of

hatred, delusion, and a destructive fury that originated from my country,” he said.

Germany is now an ally of the United States and its wartime partners in NATO. During the poignant ceremonies at the starshaped Mardasson memorial in Bastogne, the current discord between the United States and several European allies over trade and security were never mentioned.

Even if it was a relatively warm 6 degrees Celsius (43 F) as opposed to the shivering conditions 75 years ago, the commemoration took place under leaden skies and rain with fog hanging low.

Hitler had hoped the advance would change the course of World War II by forcing U.S. and British troops to sue for peace, thus freeing Germany to focus on the rapidly advancing Soviet armies in the east.

Out of the blue at dawn, over 200,000 German troops counter-attacked across the front line in

Belgium and Luxembourg, smashing into battle-weary U.S. soldiers positioned in terrain as foreign to them as it was familiar to the Germans.

Yet somehow, the Americans blunted the advance and started turning back the enemy for good, setting Allied troops on a roll that would end the war in Europe less than five months later.

This battle gained fame not so much for the commanders’ tactics but for the resilience of small units hampered by poor communications that stood shoulder to shoulder to deny Hitler the quick breakthrough he so desperately needed.

Even though the Americans were often pushed back, they were able to delay the German advance in its crucial initial stages.

“It was ultimately the intrepid, indomitable spirit of the American solider that brought victory,” Esper said.

When the fortunes of war turned, it was most visible in the southern Ardennes town of Bastogne, where surrounded U.S. troops were cut off for days with little ammunition or food.

When Brig. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe of the 101st Airborne received a Dec. 22 ultimatum to surrender or face total destruction, he offered one of the most famous — and brief — replies in military history: “Nuts.” Four days later, U.S. troops broke the Nazi encirclement.

“News of their fierce defense quickly spread, boosting the morale of allied forces all along the Western Front,” Esper said.

After the fighting in the Battle of the Bulge ended on Jan. 28, 1945, Allied forces invaded Germany, eventually leading to the Nazi surrender and the end of the war in Europe.

inarian for Prestage Farms, said the protections were for the animals and people.

“Our main goal is that we don’t want to bring anything to our pigs that are here, and we don’t want to take anything that could potentially be here somewhere else,” said Byers.

She said they put on the full protective suits every time they go into a barn.

“Fresh ones, clean ones, every time,” she added. “And before I leave here today, I’ll shower as well.”

According to Byers, disease control is an important part of the operation of modern hog farms, but pigs still do get sick from time to time. If pigs get sick, medicines like antibiotics may be used, but there is strict control over them. A withdrawal period is applied before the animal can be harvested until there are no longer detectable levels in the meat.

Once everyone was in the appropriate gear, the tour moved to one of the four equal-sized hog houses in a row along the road.

Inside, there was a climate control system to keep the hogs at a comfortable temperature, automatic water and food dispensers, and other modern touches. The pens are designed so each pig has 7½ to 8 feet of space. Waste goes into slats in the floor and is collected underneath.

Journalists were also given a tour of the waste collecting process at the onsite lagoon.

James “Cookie” Lamb, an environmental specialist for Prestage Farms, led the tour. Lamb said after 25 years and four major hurricanes, the water has never overtopped from the lagoon.

They lower the levels during rainier seasons, especially in late summer and early fall, to prevent it from rising during storms. The water from the lagoon is recycled to flush out the hog waste from under the houses.

“Once a week, he’ll pull the plug, which is similar to flushing a commode, and the water will flow out from under the pit into the lagoon,” Lamb said.

Eight-inch-wide pipes come out of each hog house and drop the waste, which he calls “nutrients,” into the 9-foot-deep lagoon. The solids then drop to the bottom. The lagoon is made of either impermeable clay or a synthetic liner in a process closely regulated by the state.

The waste is then sprayed over fields as a fertilizer. On Coombs’ farm, he sprays the liquid across his Bermuda grass field. According to Lamb, a typical lagoon has a pound or pound and a half of nitrogen per thousand gallons of water, which has to be calculated like “balancing your checkbook.”

The farmer has to take into account every rainfall, every time they spray, every gallon of waste added to the lagoon in paperwork submitted to regulators.

“We keep five pounds of paperwork for every pound of pork.” commented another Prestage

Farms worker. She said that despite the complications of the modern methods of hog farming, the “shared risk and shared resources” of operations like Prestage “is why we’re able to stay in business.’

Asked if it is profitable, Coombs said, “It is. As long as the regulations don’t continue to try to put us out of business. It provides an income for my family.”

One major regulation concerning the pork industry is the moratorium on building new hog farms. According to Marlowe Vaughn, executive director of Feed the Dialogue NC, the moratorium prevents farmers from building new sites and expanding old ones.

Curliss said the moratorium came about because in 1995, it rained every day in June, and after one lagoon failed, the entire hog industry came under scrutiny.

“There was a lot of concern that this might be a systemic problem with how to handle these lagoons, and there was a state-run investigation that looked into that,” Curliss said.

Curliss said that after the report — even though he doesn’t believe the issue was systemic — politics took over and banned the building of new hog farms in the state.

But asked if the NC Pork Council wants to end this moratorium, Curliss said, “It’s really not on our agenda. It’s not a part of any serious conversation.”

this deficient, this thin, the answer is not for the judge and jury to cure it here in the Senate,” McConnell said. “The answer is that the House should not impeach on this basis in the first place.’’

Schumer’s proposal was the first overture in what were expected to be negotiations between the two leaders over the contours of a weeks-long trial.

McConnell and most GOP senators prefer a swift trial to move on from impeachment. Many centrist House Democrats have begun to signal that they, too, are ready to vote and move on. Senate Democrats want to hear from John Bolton, Mick Mulvaney and others as the proceedings push to the chamber for the trial.

“Why is the leader, why is the president so afraid to have these witnesses come testify?” asked Schumer from the Senate floor.

“They certainly ought to be heard.”

Trump faces two articles of impeachment brought by Democrats. They say he abused the power of his office by pressuring Ukraine to investigate Democratic rival Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election and obstruct-

ed Congress by aggressively trying to block the House investigation from its oversight duties as part of the nation’s system of checks and balances.

As the House prepared for Wednesday’s vote, many Democrats announced they would be voting for impeachment. Some Democrats are expected to break ranks as Speaker Pelosi marches her majority toward a vote she hoped to avoid having Democrats take on their own.

One freshman Democrat, Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, saw several staff members resign Monday after he said he would vote against impeachment and indicated he was switching parties to become a Republican. Another Democrat, Rep. Collin Peterson, a Minnesota centrist, had not decided how he will vote, his spokeswoman said.

McConnell is facing criticism for saying he’s taking his “cues” from the White House for the expected trial. Republicans say Schumer acted much the same two decades ago when the Senate prepared to vote on convicted President Bill Clinton.

The Associated Press BASTOGNE, Belgium — Side by side, the Allies and former enemy Germany together marked the 75th anniversary of one of the most important battles in World War II — the Battle of the Bulge, which stopped Adolf Hitler’s lastditch offensive to turn the tide of the war.

At dawn on Dec. 16, 1944, over 200,000 German soldiers started the most unexpected breakthrough through the dense woods of Belgium and Luxembourg’s hilly Ardennes. Making the most of the surprise move, the cold, freezing weather and wearied U.S. troops, the Germans pierced the front line so deeply it came to be known as the Battle of the Bulge.

Initially outnumbered, U.S. troops delayed the attack enough in fierce fighting to allow reinforcements to stream in and turn the tide of the battle by Christmas.

After a month of fighting, the move into Germany was unstoppable.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper paid tribute to over 19,000 U.S. troops who died in one of the bloodiest battles in the nation’s history.

“Their efforts not only defended America but also ensured that the peoples of Europe would be free again,” Esper said, calling the Battle of the Bulge “one of the greatest in American history.”

U.S. Army veteran Malcolm “Buck” Marsh took the tributes in stride Monday as he addressed royalty, military leaders and top government officials.

“It is great to be here but I’m glad I’m not digging a foxhole,” Marsh said.

Bent, slow, yet sturdy, the veterans returning to the battlefield continued to amaze the crowds.

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U.S. Battle of the Bulge veterans put flowers to pay tribute during a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge at the Mardasson Memorial in Bastogne, Belgium on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019.

UNC from page A1 said.

The message included actions underway to improve campus safety such as risk management training, enhanced police training and hiring a consulting firm Vermont-based Margolis Healy to assess Clery Act compliance issues.

Guskiewicz has been on the UNC-CH faculty since 1995 and served three years as dean of the university’s College of Arts & Sciences before being appointed interim chancellor on Feb. 6 of this year.

Guskiewicz is nationally recognized for his work in sport-related concussions and is the co-director of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center. In addition, he also is a Kenan Distinguished Professor of Exercise and Sport Science.

In 2011, Guskiewicz was awarded the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for his work on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sport-related concussions. Two years later, TIME Magazine recognized him as one of 18 “innovators and problem-solvers that are inspiring change in America.”

A neuroscientist, Guskiewicz holds multiples degrees, which include a B.S. in athletic training from West Chester University, an M.S. in exercise physiology/athletic training from the University of Pittsburgh and a Ph.D. in sports medicine from the University of Virginia.

A native of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, he now lives in Chapel Hill with his wife Amy and children Jacob, Nathan, Adam and Tessa.

TRUMP from page A1 votes on impeaching Trump, dispatching the lofty rhetoric of constitutional duty for the rugged politics of the House action and Senate trial that is expected to follow.

The Democratic-majority House Rules Committee met through the day Tuesday, with lawmakers arguing over the parameters for Wednesday’s debate, which is expected to culminate in votes to make Trump the third president to be impeached in American history.

“It’s unfortunate that we have to be here today, but the actions of the president of the United States make that necessary,” said Chairman Jim McGovern, D-Mass.

“The evidence is as clear as it is overwhelming.’’

He said the president “jeopardized our national security. and he undermined our democracy” and added that “every day we let President Trump act like the law doesn’t apply to him, we move a little closer” to rule by dictators.

Republicans disagreed, firmly.

The top committee Republican, Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma, said the split view among Amer-

PORK from page A1 doesn’t bother us.”

“Every once in a while, we’ll get a whiff of something, but it’s nothing bad,” Adam Radford said. “Actually, call me weird, but I think it’s kind of pleasant. It’s country. And very rarely will we see a truck pass through.”

Coombs said to avoid creating odors that his neighbors may detect, they don’t apply waste to the field on windy days.

“We pick a good day that’s sunny when the wind is calm to apply our animal waste,” Coombs said. “Plus, we try to keep our roads in good condition so when trucks come, they’re not banging and causing a lot of noise.”

Before the house that the Radfords live in was on the property, the original house had burned down in 1915 or 1920. Coombs said his family members then moved into the barn where they lived above the livestock.

The old methods of farming were hard on the people, according to Coombs, but also on the animals. He said now that the animals are inside hog houses, they can stay away from rain, heat, cold, predators and other natural problems. It also allows the farmers to isolate and control the waste, which is better for the environment.

Those on the tour were given protective coveralls, hairnets, gloves and shoe coverings before entering the facility.

Dr. Emily Byers, swine veter-

icans over impeachment should be reason enough not to proceed with the rare action. “When half of Americans are telling you what you are doing is wrong, you should listen,” he said.

House Democrats are planning Wednesday to launch the debate and, likely, votes to impeach Trump, formally accusing him of abusing his power as president in dealing with Ukraine to help himself politically and then obstructing Congress by blocking the later investigation. Votes will follow.

No Republicans are expected to vote to impeach Trump. But one by one Democrats are amassing a majority from their ranks as lawmakers, including many freshmen who could risk re-election in fall from districts where Trump is popular, announced they will join in voting for the two articles of impeachment.

“We must impeach this president,” said a statement from Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, an Air Force veteran who is among a group of newly-elected former national security officials calling for impeachment.

“I grieve for our nation. But I can-

not let history mark the behavior of our President as anything other than an unacceptable violation of his oath of office.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who warned against pursuing a strictly partisan impeachment, is now all but certain to have the numbers as voting begins.

As impeachment appears set in the House, attention is shifting to the Senate which, under the constitution, is required to hold a trial on the charges. It is expected to begin in January.

Hoping to dispatch with lengthy proceedings, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rejecting the Democrats’ push for fresh impeachment testimony in a last-ditch plea for the House to “turn back from the cliff” of Wednesday’s expected vote.

McConnell’s remarks Tuesday effectively slapped the door shut on negotiations for a deal proposed by the Democratic leader, Sen. Chuck Schumer, who wants to call top White House officials for the Senate trial, which is set to start next year if the House impeaches Trump this week.

“If House Democrats’ case is

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Microsoft keeps building in NC with 500 more jobs The Associated Press

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., speaks at a campaign event, Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Manchester, N.H.

RALEIGH — Microsoft Corp. plans to further expand its North Carolina workforce with 500 new jobs in the Raleigh-Durham area announced on Tuesday, less than two months after the software and cloud-computing giant unveiled additional positions for Charlotte.

Gov. Roy Cooper and Microsoft executives held a news conference in Raleigh to unveil a $47.5 million investment at company operations in Morrisville, which is home to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

These new jobs, which would be created through 2023, predominantly will go to software engineers and developers, according to details from the state Commerce Department. A Cooper news release said average pay could exceed $125,000, or more than double the average wage in Wake County, where the jobs will be located.

Redmond, Washington-based Microsoft said in late October that it would create 430 jobs in Charlotte as it builds out its engineering and quantum computing businesses. Seventy percent of Microsoft’s current 1,950 employees in North Carolina work in Mecklenburg County, which includes Charlotte.

Microsoft can receive state cash incentives of $12 million over 12 years for the Raleigh-Durham expansion if the company meets job-creation and investment goals. It’s contingent on Microsoft also meeting the Charlotte-area expansion goals, according to a document laying out the potential incentives awarded by a special state committee. Microsoft could get another $8.5 million from the state if the Charlotte investments occur as predicted.

Houston also was in the running for the jobs heading to Morrisville, the committee’s document said.

Democrats threaten to boycott next debate over labor dispute

By Will Weissert The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — All seven Democratic presidential candidates who qualified for next week’s debate threatened on Friday to skip the event if an ongoing labor dispute forces them to cross picket lines on the campus hosting it.

The Democratic National Committee said it is trying to come up with an “acceptable resolution” to the situation so the debate can proceed.

A labor union called UNITE HERE Local 11 says it will picket as Loyola Marymount University hosts Thursday’s sixth Democratic debate of the cycle, and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders responded by tweeting they wouldn’t participate if that meant crossing it. Former Vice President Joe Biden, Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, environmental activist Tom Steyer and businessman Andrew Yang followed suit.

“The DNC should find a solution that lives up to our party’s commitment to fight for working people. I will not cross the union’s picket line even if it means missing the debate,” Warren tweeted.

Sanders tweeted, “I will not be crossing their picket line,” while Biden tweeted: “We’ve got to stand together with @UNITEHERE11 for affordable health care and fair wages. A job is about more than just a paycheck.

It’s about dignity.” The other candidates used Twitter to post similar sentiments.

UNITE HERE Local 11 says it represents 150 cooks, dishwashers, cashiers, and servers working on the Loyola Marymount campus. It says it has been in negotiations with a food service company since March for a collective bargaining agreement

without reaching a resolution, and “workers and students began picketing on campus in November to voice their concern for a fair agreement. The company abruptly canceled scheduled contract negotiations last week.”

“We had hoped that workers would have a contract with wages and affordable health insurance before the debate next week. Instead, workers will be picketing when the candidates come to campus,” Susan Minato, Co-President of UNITE HERE Local 11, said in the statement.

DNC communications director Xochitl Hinojosa said both the DNC and the university found out about the issue earlier Friday, but expressed support for the union and the candidates’ boycott, stating that DNC Chairman “Tom Perez would absolutely not cross a picket line and would never expect our candidates to either.”

“We are working with all stakeholders to find an acceptable resolution that meets their needs and is consistent with our values and will enable us to proceed as scheduled with next week’s debate,” she said in a statement.

The DNC also confirmed that seven candidates had hit both the fundraising and polling qualifications to appear at the debate.

The lineup is a blow to New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, who launched a late six-figure digital and radio advertising push to hit the polling threshold to make the debate, but failed to win the 4% support needed in any qualifying surveys. He and former Housing Secretary Julián Castro — the only Latino candidate in the field, who also failed to make the debate — have been outspoken critics of the DNC for a process they say has disadvantaged minority candidates by emphasizing small-dollar donors, who tend to be overwhelmingly white, older and well-off.

“We are working with all stakeholders to find an acceptable resolution that meets their needs and is consistent with our values and will enable us to proceed as scheduled with next week’s debate.”

Xochitl Hinojosa, DNC communications director While California Sen. Kamala Harris, one of just two other African American candidates in the field, qualified for the December debate, she dropped out of the race last week because of fundraising struggles. Andrew Yang is the only minority candidate who made the stage.

Loyola Marymount said that it is not a party to the contract negotiations but that it had contacted the food services company involved, Sodexo, and encouraged it “to resolve the issues raised by Local 11.”

“Earlier today, LMU asked Sodexo to meet with Local 11 next week to advance negotiations and solutions. LMU is not an agent nor a joint employer of Sodexo, nor of the Sodexo employees assigned to our campus,” the university said in a statement.

“LMU is proud to host the DNC presidential debate and is committed to ensuring that the university is a rewarding place to learn, live, and work.”

This is the second location site set to host the December debate.

In October, the DNC announced it wouldn’t be holding a debate at the University of California, Los Angeles because of “concerns raised by the local organized labor community” and was moving the event to Loyola Marymount.

TED S. WARREN | AP PHOTO

In this Nov. 28, 2018, file photo Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaks during the annual Microsoft Corp. shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Wash.

Secretive court rebukes FBI over errors in Russia probe

By Eric Tucker The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — The chief judge of a secretive surveillance court said Tuesday that the FBI provided “unsupported” information when it applied to eavesdrop on a former Trump campaign adviser and directed the bureau to report back by next month on what steps it was taking to fix the problems.

The four-page order from Judge Rosemary Collyer followed a harshly critical Justice Department inspector general report that said the FBI had withheld key information when it submitted four applications in 2016 and 2017 to monitor the communications of Carter Page.

The order is a rare public statement from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, which operates mostly in secret as it receives applications from the FBI and Jus-

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tice Department to eavesdrop on American soil on people it suspects of being an agent of a foreign power.

“The frequency with which representations made by FBI personnel turned out to be unsupported or contradicted by information in their possession, and with which they withheld information detrimental to their case, calls into question whether information contained in other FBI applications is reliable,” Collyer wrote.

She directed the FBI to report

by Jan. 10 on what it has done and what it plans to do to ensure the accuracy of information it submits in its wiretap applications.

FBI Director Christopher Wray told The Associated Press in an interview last week that the report had identified “unacceptable” problems and said the bureau was taking more than 40 steps to deal with the issues.

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Charlotte A NoDa favorite and the original location. It's open 24 hours, 365.

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Fayetteville A Fayetteville institution. Their glazed and filled croissants are amazing.

High school damaged by high winds

Man tries to kill driver for following with high beams on

Ashe County Hurricane force winds damaged Ashe County High School last week.

Superintendent Phyllis Yates said the wind lifted the roof off the building and threw it back down dumping debris on the school gym and auditorium floor. The school was closed while pounds of cast iron and drainage pipe were cleared from the floor. The impacted areas remained closed after the school reopened until repairs are completed. It’s expected to take a few weeks.

Wilkes County Alphonso Saladin Jones, 51, of Wilkesboro, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and discharging a weapon into an occupied vehicle after he allegedly tried to kill a driver who followed him with his high beams on. Jones allegedly pulled over, put his emergency lights on and waved for the other driver. When the driver stopped to see if he was having car trouble, he said, “What’s your problem, bro?” and opened fire.

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Resource officer on leave after slamming student Vance County A school resource officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after school surveillance video showed him violently slamming a middle school student under age 12 to the ground twice before dragging him off camera. Vance County Middle School district officials reported the officer, whose name hasn’t been released, to authorities. The video shows the student and officer walking side by side. The officer then stops, lifts the student against a wall, flips him head-down and slams him to the ground. The officer grabs the student again and drops him a second time.

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County has to pay back quarter of a million in foster care errors Cherokee County Cherokee County had to pay back $247,000 in federal foster care funds due to mistakes made by social workers with the county. An audit by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services found the mistakes after the state took over operations following a criminal investigation. Social workers had kept improper records for years and filed for federal funding for children who didn’t qualify. Eleven of the 60 foster care cases investigated found that federal funds needed to be repaid.

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Woman faked being kidnapped so she could steal car

Teenager’s CPR training saves man’s life Yancey County Teenager Kyler Glover took a CPR course a few months ago, but he never though he’d use what he learned so soon. He was working at home on a snow day when he heard a loud bang. A man who was doing work at the home had collapsed from a heart attack. Glover performed CPR for 25 minutes until help arrived. The man was airlifted to an area hospital.

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Randolph County A woman ran to man’s house Wednesday to say she had just escaped an attempted kidnapping by a stranger. Virginia Saavedra, 37, then allegedly took advantage of the Good Samaritan’s kindness by stealing his truck before leading authorities on a 26-mile high-speed chase. The man let her sit in his truck to warm up while he called 911. Saavedra allegedly then stole the truck. Deputies said Saavedra rammed a patrol car trying to flee. She was arrested on more than a dozen charges including driving the wrong way on a divided highway and felony assault with a deadly weapon.

$3 million found in barrels of pork Cleveland County Approximately $3 million in cash was recovered from barrels of raw pork shoulder in a tractor trailer stopped by police, the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office said. The driver of the tractor trailer was accused of failing to maintain his lane and impeding the flow of traffic on Interstate 85. Deputies became suspicious of the truck when a K-9 alerted to the trailer. Deputies searched the tractor trailer and discovered the cash wrapped in plastic in the barrels. The money is believed to have been obtained from drug sales throughout the region and was headed to Mexico.

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Ship runs aground near area that could have WWII ordnance

Bones found in yard of home where resident not seen lately Harnett County Human bones were found in the yard of a Dunn home where a resident hasn’t been seen lately, according to a sheriff’s office. The Harnett County Sheriff’s Office conducted a well-being check on a person at a home near Erwin. According to the sheriff’s office, when deputies arrived at the home, they found what looked like human bones in the yard. Investigators were on the scene on Wednesday, but the sheriff’s office said there was no evidence of foul play. However, the sheriff’s office is treating the discovery as a suspicious death.

Carteret County A fishing vessel has run aground along the coast near an area that potentially has military ordnance from World War II. The Coast Guard said in a statement that the boat named Sea Angels ran aground near Browns Inlet. The Coast Guard said a unified command has been established to oversee the safe removal of the ship. The stranded vessel has an estimated 15,000 gallons of fuel on board, but there have been no reports of pollution hazards to the general public. The unified command includes members of the Coast Guard, Marines and the state.

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North Carolina man admits to Maryland money bag murder

Halifax County Two former teachers at a preschool are facing child abuse charges, Roanoke Rapids police said. Tyesha Pearson and Olivia Ulrich are each charged with misdemeanor child abuse. Police launched an investigation in November after receiving complaints. Officers say both women worked at the school at the time of the alleged offenses but were no longer working there when the investigation began. As the investigation continued, more parents came forward with additional complaints and other issues.

Jones County Levy Steven Moore, 49, of Pollocksville, has pleaded guilty to a federal murder charge in the 2002 shooting in Maryland. Moore and at least one accomplice followed the victim from a business in Upper Marlboro to a bank in Capitol Heights, to both deposit and withdraw cash. The worker made the deposit and was returning to his car with a money bag containing $2,200 when Moore fatally shot the victim in the neck and took the money. As they fled the scene, the robbers ran over the victim, leaving them lying in the bank parking lot.

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RALEIGH — U.S. Rep. Mark Walker announced late Monday he won’t run for anything in 2020 — making him the second North Carolina Republican congressman standing aside because of recent redistricting.

Walker’s decision comes as the political composition of his 6th Congressional District in central North Carolina shifted to the left last month, making it difficult for him to win. The state legislature redrew all 13 U.S. House districts after judges ruled it was likely the previous map was tainted with partisan bias favoring the GOP. Rep. George Holding of Raleigh announced last week he wouldn’t run next year either, saying he didn’t see a way to win his redrawn 2nd District.

Walker had considered running instead against Republican Reps.

Ted Budd and Patrick McHenry, who represent adjoining districts. A Walker spokesman said previously that Walker also looked at running statewide against U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis in the March primary, even though Tillis has the re-election endorsement of President Donald Trump.

Now Walker said he’ll consider a 2022 U.S. Senate bid for the seat that will be vacated by retiring Republican Richard Burr.

“I believe the best way we can continue to serve the people of North Carolina is as a United States senator,” Walker said in a news release. “As I have always sought to have serving people supersede our ambition, I will dedicate my full heart and efforts to finishing my term in Congress.”

Walker spokesman Jack Minor said in a brief interview Monday night that Walker wasn’t announcing his Senate candidacy. Minor confirmed a published

report earlier this month in which Trump told Walker that he would back a 2022 Senate run.

“After we have secured more conservative policy and Republican electoral victories for North Carolina, we will take a look at the 2022 Senate race and we are thankful to have President Trump’s support,” Walker said.

Walker had until Friday — when candidate filing ends — to make a decision on a 2020 race.

Republicans currently hold 10 of North Carolina’s 13 congressional seats, but members of both parties say the remap would likely result in an 8-5 split, with Democrats picking up the Walker and Holding seats.

Walker didn’t mention the redistricting changes in his announcement, but he’s pointed out recently that six of the eight central North Carolina counties he’s now representing in the 6th District now are included in Budd’s redrawn district.

The redrawn 6th is much more urban, comprising all of Greensboro and most of Winston-Salem.

Walker, a Baptist minister from Greensboro, was elected in 2014 and succeeded Rep. Howard Coble, whose 30 years in Congress made him the longestserving Republican House member in North Carolina history, Walker, 50, had already looked closely several months ago at challenging Tillis, who isn’t a favorite among some in the state’s conservative base. But he ultimately decided in June not to get in, and two weeks later Trump endorsed Tillis for re-election. Many Republicans didn’t want a nasty Senate primary that could weaken the nominee financially entering the general election.

Walker tweeted last week that he had lunch with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.

Burr has said this term would be his last in the Senate.

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In this Sept. 18, 2019, file photo, Rep. Mark Walker, R-N.C. speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington.

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EDITORIAL | FRANK HILL

The natural order of election results

President Donald Trump came in fifth in statewide voting behind Agriculture Secretary Steve Troxler by 136,731 votes; Commissioner of Labor Cheri Berry by 117,000 votes; Sen. Richard Burr and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest.

IN THE NATURAL ORDER of presidential elections, the top votegetter in any state is almost always the winning presidential candidate.

Presidential candidates usually receive the highest number of votes since it is the most important office in the land. Next in line is usually the winning governor and then the winning U.S. Senate candidate depending on the competitiveness and intensity of each race.

In 2016, North Carolina voters turned electoral politics on its head.

President Donald Trump came in fifth in statewide voting behind Agriculture Secretary Steve Troxler by 136,731 votes; Commissioner of Labor Cheri Berry by 117,000 votes; Sen. Richard Burr and Lt. Gov. Dan Forest. He did finish ahead of Gov. Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein as well as his opponent Hillary Clinton, who finished 10th in statewide voting.

Candidates Steve Troxler Cheri Berry Richard Burr Dan Forest Donald Trump Roy Cooper Pat McCrory Josh Stein Buck Newton Hillary Clinton Deborah Ross

No. of votes 2,499,362 2,479,804 2,395,376 2,369,876 2,362,631 2,309,157 2,298,880 2,276,410 2,256,025 2,189,316 2,128,165

Position Secretary of Agriculture Commissioner of Labor U.S. Senator Lt. Governor President Governor Governor Attorney General Attorney General President Senate

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan received 1,346,481 votes to lead all vote-getters in North Carolina. Jim Martin came in second 138,314 votes behind with 1,208,167 votes to win the Executive Mansion. Sen. Jesse Helms came in third with 1,156,768 votes to defeat two-term Gov. Jim Hunt, who garnered 1,070,488 votes.

Maybe North Carolinians were turned off by the miasma of negative ads in the 2016 presidential race. Maybe none of the presidential or gubernatorial candidates were as personably likable as Secretary Troxler, Commissioner Berry, Sen. Burr, Lt. Gov. Forest.

Maybe President Trump should get his picture pasted on every

elevator wall in the state like Cheri Berry has done.

What does it portend for 2020?

Perhaps nothing. No voter turnout is exactly like any other turnout in the past. Different percentages of gender and racial groups show up to vote in each election depending on what motivates them from the campaign. Even seemingly insignificant small changes in turnout percentages among women, African Americans or Hispanics have profound effects on the final raw vote for all candidates.

If turnout comes close to a “normal” presidential year in North Carolina, Trump reasonably can be expected to out-poll Troxler and perhaps garner well over 2.5 million votes. His coattails, defined as his ability to pull out conservative voters across the state, would be expected to help Republicans down the ballot.

Can Lt. Gov. Forest defeat Gov. Cooper?

If everyone who voted for Forest and for Cooper in 2016 voted exactly the same in 2020, Forest will win by 60,719 votes, 50.6% to 49.4%.

If Trump leads statewide voting with 2.5 million-plus votes, Forest could possibly increase his 2016 total by at least another 50,000 votes to get more than 2.4 million votes.

Cooper would have to increase his 2016 vote totals by close to 4% to defeat Forest in that case. That would be especially hard if the top of the Democratic ticket for president is socialist Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren, which will deflate turnout from moderate Democrats in the state. It will be difficult even if former VP Joe Biden is at the top of the ticket given his propensity for gaffes and 100% adherence to the failed policies of President Obama which have been magnified by the performance of the economy since Election Day 2016.

Nothing ever stays the same in politics. North Carolina will either revert to the mean in 2016 and have the presidential vote exceed all other vote totals and boost the vote of down-ballot candidates, or we will be setting a new standard where the secretary of agriculture is more important to North Carolinians than who sits in the White House as commander-in-chief wielding the most powerful executive powers in the world.

EDITORIAL | STACEY MATTHEWS

Biden reportedly considering one-term pledge as age issue creeps up in Democratic presidential race

As it turns out, Biden himself is reportedly considering making a pledge to only serve one term if elected president.

IN PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGNS, the age issue is oftentimes the elephant in the room that few people want to talk about. It’s an uncomfortable but sometimes necessary issue to discuss in the context of deciding who will be the next person to preside over the country.

Former Sen. Bob Dole, who was 73 at the time, faced age questions when he won the Republican presidential nomination in 1996.

When the late Sen. John McCain officially accepted the Republican presidential nomination in 2008, he was 72 years old. Concerns were quietly raised in media reports and among rival campaigns about his age and health, but his campaign worked to reassure voters he was physically fit enough to be president of the United States.

Had he been elected, he would have been the oldest president elected to serve since the late Ronald Reagan, who was 69 at the start of his first term in 1981.

When the question of age came up during a 1984 presidential debate with Democratic nominee Walter Mondale, Reagan famously and humorously said, “I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.”

Those same questions have surfaced again in the 2020 presidential election cycle, mainly about Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden.

The top three candidates for the Democratic nomination as of this writing are all 70 and over, including Biden (77) and Sens. Elizabeth Warren (70) and Bernie Sanders (78).

Though the age question has gently come up for Sanders while on the campaign trail both in this campaign and in 2016 when he ran against Hillary Clinton, it’s become more of an issue for Biden thanks to a series of high-profile gaffes and flubs committed since he declared his candidacy in April.

The combination of Biden’s campaign trail miscues and poor debate performances have even other Democrats openly questioning whether or not President Barack Obama’s former veep has the stamina to go the distance in a tough presidential campaign, much less lead the nation.

Some, like fellow presidential candidate and former Obama HUD director Julián Castro, have even insinuated that Biden is starting to forget things.

As it turns out, Biden himself is reportedly considering making a pledge to only serve one term if elected president. Numerous unnamed advisers close to Biden told the Politico news site that he was reluctant to make a public pledge of that nature, but instead he was “quietly indicating that he will almost certainly not run for a second term,” perhaps setting himself up as a “transitional” president.

Biden has long been considered a more “middle-of-the-road” candidate than most of those who have run or who are still in the race. Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.), failed presidential candidate and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), and failed Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams have been floated by political commentators and even Biden himself as potential running mates should he win the nomination.

All of them are much further to left than Biden is on issues like abortion and gun control. Should Biden pick Warren, she is arguably more to the left than any of the above-mentioned candidates, which might appease the party’s more “woke” wing.

But picking her would also mean the top of the Democratic ticket would consist of two septuagenarians at a time when activists within the party are looking to younger Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her fellow “Squad” members Ayanna Pressley, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib for leadership and direction.

Biden would be 86 at the end of his second term if elected and then reelected. With all this talk swirling now of him contemplating serving only four years, who he picks as his running mate just took on new importance.

Stacey Matthews is a veteran blogger who has also written under the pseudonym Sister Toldjah and is a regular contributor to Red State and Legal Insurrection.

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NUMBER OF THE DAY | SCOTT RASMUSSEN

246 years since the Boston Tea Party

On Dec. 16, 1773 — 246 Years Ago — American colonists protested against Taxation Without Representation in an event known to history as the Boston Tea Party.

That momentous event was “the first major act of defiance to British rule over the colonists. It showed Great Britain that Americans wouldn’t take taxation and tyranny sitting down and rallied American patriots across the 13 colonies to fight for independence.”

On that day, colonists dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped 340 chests of British East India Company tea into the harbor — more than 92,000 pounds of tea.

In today’s money, that was roughly $1.7 million worth of tea. However, no damage was done to the ships, other items onboard or the crews.

That protest and the British response set in motion a series of events leading to the American War of Independence. Just over a year later, the British marched to Lexington and Concord hoping to capture two key leaders of the rebellion — Sam Adams and John Hancock. Instead, the shot heard round the world was fired on April 19, 1775, and the war began. Two-and-a-half years after the Boston Tea Party, the Continental Congress formally declared the new nation’s independence from Great Britain.

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In this Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 photo, visitors to the Boston Tea Party Museum throw replicas of historic tea containers into Boston Harbor from aboard a replica of the vessel Beaver, in Boston.

GUEST OPINION | AMBER KOONCE

NC Supreme Court undermined mission of the School Justice Partnership

The Supreme Court’s misweighing of evidence should concern us all because subjecting our children to the justice system, unlike child’s play, is not a game.

DESPITE the North Carolina Supreme Court’s public commitment to the School Justice Partnership and its noble mission of reducing the number of children tossed into the justice system for “student misconduct,” a recent decision reveals that the court is still treating some children with a heavy hand and mis-weighing evidence in the process.

In the case In re: T.T.E., the Supreme Court considered whether the Court of Appeals rightly dismissed a disorderly conduct charge the state brought against a child for “throwing a chair toward another student in the school’s cafeteria.”

Under North Carolina law, the Supreme Court had to determine whether the state presented substantial evidence that the child “intentionally” perpetrated an “annoying, disturbing, or alarming act or condition exceeding the bounds of social toleration” by “[e] ngag[ing] in fighting or other violent conduct or in conduct creating the threat of imminent fighting or other violence.”

The Court of Appeals had already determined there was not enough evidence to charge the child with this Class 2 misdemeanor, but after mis-weighing the evidence, the Supreme Court decided otherwise.

The state had only two witnesses to support its case — the resource officer who saw the child toss the chair and a teacher who saw the officer apprehend the child in the hallway.

The resource officer testified that he saw T.T.E., a child too young to be named, “pick up a chair and throw it across the cafeteria” before running out of the room. No one was hit with the chair and the officer did not see anyone around who even could have been hit by the chair. The officer followed T.T.E. into the hallway and quietly snuck up to grab him from behind. The teacher testified that for about a minute and a half he witnessed the child pulling away from the officer, and saying “no,” as some students stopped to watch the officer handcuff him.

T.T.E. was then taken to a conference room where the teacher described him as being “remarkably calm” and “very respectful.” T.T.E. told the officer that he threw the chair, “at his brother because they were playing or something.”

The state initially filed two court petitions against T.T.E., a disorderly conduct petition for throwing a chair in the cafeteria and another for resisting a public officer during his apprehension. The Court of Appeals dismissed both petitions for a lack of evidence, but the state only asked for the Supreme Court to consider whether the dismissal of the disorderly conduct petition was appropriate.

This is where things went awry.

Rather than focusing its legal analysis on the state’s request, the Supreme Court inappropriately considered evidence regarding the child’s alleged resistance of the resource officer. The court reasoned there was substantial evidence to support a disorderly conduct charge against T.T.E. because the teacher considered his arrest a “significant safety issue with students gravitating towards [the] situation.”

However, the disorderly conduct petition was based on T.T.E.’s behavior in the cafeteria, meaning an arrest that occurred in the hallway was irrelevant to the charge. The court also reasoned that “the [officer] considered the juvenile’s act of throwing the chair as constituting conduct that disrupted or disturbed the process of school.” However, the officer’s complete testimony stated that he did not witness anyone have to maneuver to avoid the chair, and that “he could not definitively say whether the juvenile’s actions were actually disruptive to other students as they went to class.”

The Supreme Court’s mis-weighing of evidence should concern us all because subjecting our children to the justice system, unlike child’s play, is not a game.

The School Justice Partnership was established to protect our children in recognition of this fact, but the court’s decision undermined its mission. Our law requires that criminal charges be reserved for individuals who engage in “intentional” “alarming” and “violent” or “imminently violent” behavior, not for children who, as the evidence shows here, “were playing or something.”

Amber Koonce is a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and Yale Law and from Charlotte. She currently works as a Civil Rights Fellow in New York.

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Corrupting our social norms HERE ARE SEVERAL QUESTIONS for biologists and medical professionals: If a person is found to have XY chromosomes (heterogametic sex), does a designation as female on his birth certificate, driver’s license or Social Security card override the chromosomal evidence? Similarly, if a person is found to have XX chromosomes (homogametic) does a designation as male on her birth certificate, driver’s license or Social Security card override the chromosomal evidence? If you were a medical professional, would you consider it malpractice for an obstetrics/gynecology medical specialist, not to order routine Pap smears to screen for cervical cancer for a patient who identifies as a female but has XY chromosomes?

If you were a judge, would you sentence a criminal, who identifies as a female but has XY chromosomes, to a women’s prison? A judge just might do so. Judge William Pryor of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit focused on a Florida school district ruling that a transgender “boy,” a person with XX chromosomes, could not be barred from the boys’ restroom.

Pryor suggested students shouldn’t be separated by gender at all.

Fear may explain why biologists in academia do not speak out to say that one’s sex is not optional. Since the LGBTQ community is a political force on many college campuses, biologists probably fear retaliation from diversity-blinded administrators. It’s not just academics and judges who now see sex as optional.

Federal, state and local governments are ignoring biology and permitting people to make their sex optional on one’s birth certificate, passport, Social Security card and driver’s license. In New York City, intentional or repeated refusal to use an individual’s preferred name, pronoun or title is a violation of the New York City Human Rights Law. If I said that my preferred title was “Your Majesty,” I wonder whether the New York City Commission on Human Rights would prosecute people who repeatedly refused to use my preferred title.

One transgender LGBTQ activist filed a total of 16 complaints against female estheticians, with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal after they refused to wax his male genitals. He sought financial restitution totaling at least $32,500.

One woman was forced to close her shop. Fortunately, the LGBTQ activist’s case was thrown out by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal, and he was instructed to pay $2,000 each to three of the women he attacked. The LGBTQ activist is not giving up. He is now threatening to sue gynecologists who will not accept him as a patient.

In 2012, an evangelical Christian baker in Colorado was threatened with jail time for refusing to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex marriage ceremony. When Christian bakery owner Jack Phillips won a landmark (7-2 decision) U.S. Supreme Court case in June 2018 over his refusal to make a wedding cake for a gay couple based on his religious convictions, he thought his legal battles with the state of Colorado were over.

But now Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop in Lakewood, Colorado, 24 days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in his favor, faces a new court fight. This fight involves a lawyer who asked him to bake a cake to celebrate the anniversary of her gender transition.

There are probably many bakery shops in and around Lakewood, Colorado, that would be happy to bake a cake for homosexuals; they are simply targeting Phillips.

For those in the LGBTQ community, and elsewhere, who support such attacks, we might ask them whether they would seek prosecution of the owner of a Jewish delicatessen who refused to provide catering services for a neo-Nazi affair.

Should a black catering company be forced to cater a Ku Klux Klan affair?

Should the NAACP be forced to open its membership to racist skinheads and neo-Nazis? Should the Congressional Black Caucus be forced to open its membership to white members of Congress? If you’re a liberty-minded American, your answers should be no.

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

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NATION & WORLD UK’s Boris Johnson swears-in historic conservative majority, pushes Brexit

By Gregory Katz The Associated Press LONDON — Britain’s new political landscape began to take shape Monday as triumphant Prime Minister Boris Johnson talked trade with President Donald Trump and gave a pep talk to his new Conservative Party lawmakers.

The incoming class of new Conservative legislators was so big — 109 lawmakers — that organizers had to procure an extra 50 bottles of wine for the evening event, British tabloids said.

Lawmakers from all parties will be sworn in on Tuesday, the first day of the new session in Parliament.

Johnson’s Conservatives received a larger-than-expected majority in last week’s national election, galvanizing his efforts to secure parliamentary approval for his Brexit divorce deal with the European Union. Many of them are coming from parts of the country that for decades were strongholds of the opposition Labour Party. Overall, the Conservatives now have 365 of the House of Commons’ 650 seats.

Buoyed by the decisive win, Johnson plans to move fast on his campaign mantra to “get Brexit done.” That means ensuring a Brexit withdrawal agreement bill is passed in time for the U.K. to complete its historic departure from the European Union by the Jan. 31 deadline.

Johnson spokesman James Slack said the government will introduce the EU withdrawal bill on Friday. It will be up to the speaker of the House of Commons to determine if Parliament holds its first major vote on the bill that same day or waits until early January after the Christmas recess.

The Brexit divorce bill is expected to receive strong support in Parliament due to the Conservatives’ new strong majority.

Johnson’s Downing Street office said Trump, a Brexit supporter who has praised Johnson in the past, congratulated Johnson again when they spoke Monday. It said the two leaders look forward to “continued cooperation on issues such as security and trade, including the negotiation of an ambitious free trade agreement.”

If the Brexit bill passes and Britain leaves the EU on time, the

country will enter a transition period when EU rules and regulations would still apply in the country and people and goods would still be able to pass freely between the U.K. and the 27 remaining EU members.

Negotiators for the British government and the EU would then start trade talks with an eye toward reaching a comprehensive post-Brexit agreement.

Queen Elizabeth II will formally open Parliament on Thursday with a speech outlining the government’s legislative program.

The pomp and ceremony surrounding the queen’s speech will be less lavish than usual because she last opened Parliament just two months ago for a session cut short by an early election.

Downing Street made two personnel announcements Monday evening: Simon Hart was named Wales Secretary and Nicky Morgan was given a place in the House of Lords so that she could remain as Culture Secretary despite having left the House of Commons.

Other tweaks were expected but key figures are remaining in their posts.

There was a first-day-of-school

feeling Monday as scores of new lawmakers arrived at Parliament in London. Commons staff offered tea, coffee and cookies — and tours of the labyrinthine building — to the new arrivals. One room was set aside for “valuing everyone” sessions. A report released earlier this year found that bullying and harassment were rife in Parliament and urged reforms.

Incoming lawmakers took to Twitter to chronicle their first day at work.

The new representative for Bury in northwest England, Christian Wakeford, tweeted: “Reality with a bump, 5:33 train down to #Westminster not a morning person at all but couldn’t be happier to be on this train.”

Newcastle-under-Lyme lawmaker Aaron Bell shared an image of himself smiling in front of the Palace of Westminster: “Good morning Newcastle. A new dawn has broken, has it not?”

There was no such giddiness on the Labour side, which saw its worst result since 1935 in the vote Thursday, winning only 203 seats. The party is gearing up for a bruising leadership contest, which is expected to formally begin in early January. The goal is to have a replacement for leader Jeremy Corbyn in place by the end of March.

Corbyn has apologized for the party’s dismal performance and has agreed to step down when a new leader is chosen.

Belarus gets $500-million loan from China Minsk, Belarus Belarus has reached an agreement with China to receive a $500-million loan, officials in the ex-Soviet country said Monday.

Belarus’ Finance Ministry said the loan will be provided by the Shanghai office of the China Development Bank.

The Chinese credit offers much-needed cash to Belarus amid a dispute with its main sponsor and ally, Russia.

Belarus relies on cheap Russian energy and loans to maintain its Sovietstyle economy, but Moscow has recently raised energy prices and cut some of the subsidies. Russian officials say Minsk should accept closer economic integration if it wants to benefit from lower energy prices.

Some in Belarus fear that such integration could pave the way for a full merger of the two countries, concerns fueled by Russia’s 2014 annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for more than a quarter century, has vowed not to surrender Belarus’ postSoviet independence, but the opposition in Belarus has remained nervous.

Lukashenko is set to meet Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss plans for closer economic integration.

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US says it won’t accept North Koreaset nuclear deadline

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A couple takes photos of Houses of Parliament in London, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019.

China and Russia urge UN to lift key North Korea sanctions

By Edith M. Lederer The Associated Press NEW YORK — China and Russia are calling on the U.N. Security Council to terminate sanctions on key North Korean exports such as coal, iron, iron ore and textiles, “with the intent of enhancing the livelihood of the civilian population.”

A draft resolution circulated to council members Monday by the two allies of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would also lift a ban on North Koreans working overseas and terminate a decision to repatriate all those earning income abroad by Dec. 22.

The council expressed concern when the repatriation provision was adopted two years ago that earnings from the nearly 100,000 overseas North Koreans, according to a U.S. estimate, are being used to support the North’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

China and Russia made these and other proposals 16 days before Kim’s end-of-December deadline for the United States to come up with new proposals to revive nuclear diplomacy.

At Kim’s second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump last February, negotiations faltered after the U.S. rejected North Korean demands for broad sanctions relief in exchange for a partial surrender of the North’s nuclear capabilities.

North Korea has carried out

13 ballistic missile launches since May seeking to pressure Washington, and it has hinted at lifting its moratorium on nuclear and longrange missile tests if the Trump administration fails to make substantial concessions before the new year.

The proposed resolution, obtained by The Associated Press, welcomes the continuing dialogue between the United States and North Korea and calls on all parties to consider implementing “further practical steps to reduce military tension on the Korean peninsula and probability of any military confrontation by all appropriate means.” Its suggestions include adoption of a formal declaration and/or peace treaty ending the 1950-53 Korean War. The draft resolution also calls for “prompt resumption of the six-party talks or re-launch of multilateral consultations in any other similar format, with the goal of facilitating a peaceful and comprehensive solution through dialogue.”

The six-party talks involving North Korea, South Korea, the U.S., China, Russia and Japan began in 2003 and led Pyongyang to accept a deal in September 2005 to end its nuclear weapons program in exchange for security, economic and energy benefits. But after difficult negotiations, North Korea refused to accept U.S.-proposed verification methods, and the agreement fell through in De-

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In this March 6, 2019 photo people watch a TV screen showing an image of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station in Tongchang-ri, North Korea, during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea. cember 2008. The six-party talks have been stalled since then.

The China-Russia draft resolution reiterates “that all parties should commit to work toward complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.” It would call on the nuclear weapon states — the U.S., Russia, China, Britain and France — that are parties to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty to work with North Korea on “the process of practical denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”

It welcomes further development of relations between the two Koreas, in particular on rail and road connections, and would exempt the inter-Korean rail and road projects from sanctions.

The proposed resolution would terminate specific provisions in council resolutions adopted in 2016 and 2017 that banned the sale or import of coal, iron and iron ore, textiles and “statues.”

Then U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley said in December 2017 that those sanctions would ban over 90% of North Korea’s exports re-

ported in 2016.

The draft resolution would also lift a ban on North Korea’s import of some industrial machinery and transport vehicles used for infrastructure construction that can’t be diverted to the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

It also would ask the Security Council committee monitoring sanctions on North Korea to adopt “the most favorable approach towards requests for exemption from existing U.N. sanctions ... for humanitarian and livelihood purposes.”

The Chinese and Russians produced a long list of construction and humanitarian items ranging from railway or tramway materials, iron or steel parts for roofs and windows, screws and bolts, bulldozers, traffic control equipment, vehicles under 20 tons, and firefighting vehicles to sewing needles, radiators for central heating, kitchen articles, air conditioning, dish washers, micro-computers, vacuum cleaners, shovels, axes, agricultural equipment and fire extinguishers.

Seoul, South Korea A senior U.S. diplomat said Monday that Washington won’t accept a year-end deadline set

by North Korea to make concessions in stalled nuclear talks and urged Pyongyang to return to a negotiating table immediately.

“On this point, let me be absolutely clear: The United States does not have a deadline,” Stephen Biegun, the U.S. special representative for North Korea, told reporters. “We are fully aware of the strong potential for North Korea to conduct a major provocation in the days ahead. To say the least, such an action will be most unhelpful in achieving lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.”

Biegun, who was in Seoul for talks with South Korean officials, called on North Korea to sit down for talks.

“Let me speak directly to our counterparts in North Korea: It is time for us to do our jobs. Let’s get this done.

We are here. And you know how to reach us,” he said.

Biegun later held separate meetings with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Unification Minister Kim Yeon-chul, Seoul’s point man on North Korea. Moon’s office said that during his visit to the presidential Blue House, Biegun said the Trump administration wouldn’t give up on seeking diplomatic progress with North Korea, but it did not elaborate further.

It’s unclear if North Korea will reach out to the U.S. to resolve their widening differences on how to achieve North Korean denuclearization.

Senior North Korean officials have recently said denuclearization is already off the negotiating table and have threatened to lift a self-imposed moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests. In past months, North Korea has also conducted a slew of shortrange missile and other weapons tests.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2019

SPORTS

NCHSAA crowns high school football champions, B3

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The NC State men’s basketball team has played a handful of games at Reynolds Coliseum in recent years, including the Wolfpack’s 87-64 win over Alcorn State on Nov. 19.

Heels, Wolfpack make returns to old barns

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Wake’s Sciba, Charlotte’s Highsmith named third-team All-Americans New York Wake Forest sophomore kicker Nick Sciba and Charlotte senior defensive end Alex Highsmith were the only players from North Carolina chosen for The Associated Press All-America teams, both earning third team honors. Sciba made 24 of 25 field goals and all 44 PATs for the Demon Deacons, while Highsmith had 14 sacks and 68 tackles in helping the 49ers reach their first bowl game in program history.

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UNC’s Anthony out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery Chapel Hill North Carolina says freshman point guard Cole Anthony is out 4-6 weeks after having surgery Monday to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee.

Anthony, who missed the Tar Heels’ 68-64 upset home loss to Wofford on Sunday, is the second-leading scorer among freshmen nationally and leading UNC with 19.1 points pergame. The news comes days after the school announced that junior big man Sterling Manley had surgery to repair cartilage in his left knee and won’t return this season.

Kansas newest No. 1; Duke 4th, UNC out New York Kansas moved up one spot to become the fifth team to top the Associated Press Top 25 poll. It is the first time the AP poll has had five different No. 1s before New Year’s Day; the record for an entire season is seven, set in 1982-83. Michigan State, Kentucky, Duke and Louisville have been the other top-ranked teams so far this season. The Blue Devils, the only team to beat the Jayhawks this season, are ranked fourth after an idle week. North Carolina has lost three straight and fell out of the rankings. The Tar Heels had been ranked for 106 consecutive weeks dating to February 2014, including starting this year in the top 10 and peaking at No. 5.

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Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber, left, and Charlotte MLS team owner David Tepper announced Tuesday that a team will be coming to Charlotte in 2021.

Charlotte lands MLS expansion team to start in ’21 Panthers owner David Tepper’s bid beat out several other cities, including Raleigh

By Shawn Krest North State Journal Charlotte was introduced as the 30th member of Major League Soccer after Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper was awarded an MLS expansion team.

Tepper’s bid, reported by ESPN to be $325 million, topped previous MLS expansion bids by St. Louis and Sacramento — the 28th and 29th MLS franchises — by $125 million.

The Charlotte City Council reportedly voted to authorize $100 million to help Tepper outbid other cities looking to land the expansion team, including Phoenix, Las Vegas, Indianapolis and Raleigh.

The Charlotte franchise will begin play in 2021 and spend at least two years at Bank of America Stadium, sharing the venue with the NFL Panthers.

The league has seen explosive growth, going from 12 teams in 2016 to its current 30.

“This will likely be our last announcement,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber.

Garber and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles both praised the efforts of Tepper to push this bid through to completion.

“It all started with David,” Garber said. “We wouldn’t be here today without his ambition, his fortitude, his immense faith in MLS and his commitment to this region.

He was laser-focused on trying to bring MLS to Charlotte. He really believes in the city. We’re proud

NC State continued its tradition of playing at Reynolds Coliseum, while North Carolina played at Carmichael Arena for the second time in more than three decades

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to welcome you, David, to the MLS family. We’re proud of everything we’re going to count on you to do to drive the explosive growth of our sport.”

“He came here with a big vision, and he’s followed through on it,” Lyles said.

Garber also praised Lyles and the Charlotte City Council for helping to pave the way for the successful bid.

“It’s hard to have the courage to make those decisions to have days like this happen,” he said.

As recently as this summer, it appeared that Raleigh had the edge on Charlotte as the likely site for any MLS expansion into North Carolina. The city was planning a new downtown stadium, while Charlotte’s council was holding off on any financial support for their bid.

Enter Tepper.

“It was a little bit over a year ago that our discussions really began to heat up,” Garber said. “Two words that defined them were ambition and community, and those words also define MLS. It’s the coming together of one of the fastest-grow-

Roy Williams likes to say, only half-jokingly, that today’s generation of college players are so oblivious to the history of their sport that they “think Michael Jordan invented the game of basketball.”

Last week, as North Carolina prepared to play a rare game in its legendary former arena Carmichael Auditorium, one of the Hall of Fame coach’s current players semi-confirmed his theory.

Asked if he was aware of the Tar Heels’ storied history in the building, which includes Jordan’s entire college career, senior wing Brandon Robinson shook his head and pleaded the Fifth.

“No history,” he said. “I’m not going to sit here and lie to you and I am. You can ask Frank Robinson, my dad, and he’ll be able to tell you all about it.”

The younger Robinson and his teammates now have their own memory of Carmichael, albeit an unpleasant one, after playing — and losing — a game against Wofford there on Sunday.

While the 8,800-seat building has gone through an extensive renovation since the UNC men’s team moved across campus to the bigger, more modern Smith Center in 1986, the members of this year’s team at least got a feel for what it was like to play at an arena that was once considered the loudest, most intimidating homecourt advantage in the ACC. It’s a similar experience to the one players at rival NC State got earlier this season when they played two games at their school’s old on-campus haunt, Reynolds Coliseum.

The only difference there, besides the fact that the Wolfpack won both times — against St. Francis and Alcorn State — is that the players seem to have a better grasp of the things that went on there before their time.

“I think everybody is (aware of it), most definitely,” redshirt junior guard Devon Daniels said after scoring a career-high 23 points against Alcorn. “It’s just a great place to play. I want to say (the fans) are more involved, like they’re closer. It’s a small arena, so the atmosphere is better. I like it a lot.”

Like virtually everything else involving UNC and State, there is a distinct contrast in the way each school approaches the scheduling of games at their renovated former arenas — both of which are now exclusively regular homes of their women’s teams.

While UNC only scheduled Sunday’s game at Carmichael because the Smith Center was being used for December commencement ceremonies, State has begun a tradition of playing at least one “heritage” game at Reynolds every season since it underwent a major facelift in 2015-16. It also played three postseason NIT games there last March.

In addition to the aesthetic improvements and vastly improved sightlines that helped transform Reynolds from a 77-year-old relic to a state-of-theart gem, State’s $35 million renovation project also added a museum and its Athletic Hall of Fame to the building, along with more restrooms, concession stands and hospitality amenities.

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“It will provide international exposure and connective tissue for so many different populations that are driving so much of the energy here in Charlotte.”

MLS Commissioner Don Garber

“It’s just a great place to play. ...

It’s a small arena, so the atmosphere is better. I like it a lot.”

Devon Daniels, NC State guard

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TRENDING

Felix Sabates: The NASCAR owner stepped away from racing last week, selling his shares of the team he owned with Chip Ganassi after 30 years in the sport. Sabates launched SABCO Racing in 1989 with Kyle Petty as his driver and over 12 years the small team won seven races — six with Petty, one with Joe Nemechek — before he sold controlling interest in the team to Ganassi before the 2001 season and rebranded as Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates.

Oskar Lindblom: The Philadelphia Flyers forward will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a cancerous tumor that grows in the bones or in the tissue around bones. The 23-yearold from Sweden had 11 goals and 18 points in 30 games this season. Lindblom has 30 goals in 134 career games over twoplus seasons with the Flyers. “The Flyers will do everything possible to support Oskar and assist him in securing the best care available,” general manager Chuck Fletcher said Friday.

Magnus Carlsen: The world’s chess champion has moved to the top of the standings in Fantasy Premier League, an online soccer competition played by more than 7 million people. The 29-year-old Carlsen even changed the bio on his Twitter page to reflect his new-found status. It now reads: “The highest ranked chess player in the world. Current (live) #1 Fantasy Premier League player.” Carlsen became chess grandmaster for the first time in 2013 when he beat Viswanathan Anand of India.

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MLB

Hickory native and 2014 World Series MVP Madison Bumgarner has signed a fiveyear, $85 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bumgarner won three World Series with San Francisco in more than a decade with the Giants, going 11992 and finishing in the top 10 in Cy Young voting four times. Bumgarner, however, has gone 19-25 the past three seasons and had a career-high 3.90 ERA in 2019.

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“It still said North Carolina on our shirt.”

UNC coach Roy Williams on not blaming injuries for his team’s loss to Wofford.

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“No one is more eager to get back on the court than he is — trust me on that one.”

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PRIME NUMBER

Tiger Woods won his singles match and captained the U.S. to a Presidents Cup victory Sunday in Australia at Royal Melbourne. Raleigh’s Webb Simpson, above, shook off his three losses with Patrick Reed in team matches to beat the International team’s Beyeong Hun An head-to-head in the U.S.’s 16-14 win.

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow won the Heisman on Saturday night in a record-breaking landslide, becoming the first Tigers to win college football’s top award in 60 years. Burrow received 2,608 points and 841 first-place votes, a record 90.7% of all the first-place votes available.

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FOOTBALL

Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry on injured first overall pick Zion Williamson.

Career points for Wild center Eric Staal, who reached the milestone with a power play goal in Minnesota’s 5-3 loss Sunday to the Blackhawks. Staal was drafted second overall by the Hurricanes in the 2003 NHL Draft, had 775 points in 12-plus seasons in Carolina. He has played the past four seasons with the Wild.

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Former Pro Bowl linebacker Vaughan Johnson, who was a member of the club’s vaunted “Dome Patrol” linebacker corps, has died at age 57. Johnson was born in Morehead City and went to West Carteret High School. He played at NC State in college before starting his pro career in the USFL and later moving on to the NFL.

NCHSAA FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

East Forsyth’s two quick scores give it edge in 4A win over Cardinal Gibbons

Shipley, Weddington repeat as 3A champs with victory against Lee County

Charlotte Catholic tops Southern Nash, three-peats as 3AA champs

CHAPEL HILL — The matchup between the East Forsyth Eagles and Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders was as even as it gets, with the exception of one decisive 19-second stretch midway through the second quarter.

East Forsyth (13-2) scored two touchdowns during that span en route to a 24-21 win to successfully defend its 4A state title.

The first came on a 56-yard pass from Ty’Shaun Lyles to Jamison Warren, tying the game at 14. The second came one play from scrimmage later when Gibbons running back Jack Grazen fumbled while struggling for extra yardage. The loose ball was picked up by Jordan Timmons and returned nine yards for another Eagles score.

Other than that, the teams played a virtual standoff.

East Forsyth gained 337 total yards while Gibbons managed 328. The Eagles had the ball for 24:11 of possession time, the Crusaders (12-3) had it for 23:49.

A 31-yard field goal late in the third quarter by Andrew Conrad gave East Forsyth a 24-14 lead that was enough to withstand a late Gibbons touchdown pass from Andrew Harvey to Cameron Noble. Grazen returned from an injury in the first half to gain 75 yards to surpass the 2,000-yard rushing mark for the season.

RALEIGH — Weddington rode the talented legs of five-star running back Will Shipley, the Gatorade N.C. Player of the Year, to a second consecutive 3A state championship and third in the last four years.

The talented junior earned MVP honors by rushing for 256 yards and four touchdowns on 26 carries for the Warriors in their 34-14 win over Lee County at NC State’s Carter-Finley Stadium.

With Shipley scoring on runs of four and 67 yards and Bryson Parker scooping up a punt blocked by teammate Malik Mustapha, Weddington (16-0) jumped out to a 21-0 first half lead and never looked back.

Colin Johnson scored both touchdowns for Lee County, which finished at 15-1 while making its first trip to a state final.

RALEIGH — Charlotte Catholic (12-3) did all their damage in the second half, breaking out of a scoreless duel through the first two periods to roll to their third straight title with a 23-7 win in the 3AA championship game over Southern Nash.

After Cole Knapp finally broke the ice with a field goal midway through the third quarter and Southern Nash (15-1) took a brief lead on a 1-yard run by Quinton Cooley, his 49th of the season, the Cougars put the ball in the hands of running back Paul Neel and the game MVP did the rest.

He scored on a 39-yard run on the first play of the final quarter, then ran nine yards for another touchdown before teammate Jimmy Brewer put the game away with an 18-yard run with just under three minutes remaining.

— Brett Friedlander

— Brett Friedlander

— Brett Friedlander

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Veteran Robbinsville tops newcomer Northampton in 1A championship game The Jaguars were plagued by early miscues in the Black Knights’ blowout

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Members of the Vance High School football team celebrate after the Cougars won the NCHSAA 4AA state football title with a 24-3 win Saturday over Raleigh’s Leesville Road at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill.

Vance High exorcises demons, wins 4AA title A year after losing in the championship game, the Cougars top Leesville Road 24-3

peared to be a dislocated elbow.

Although Baker was only 2 of 4 for 34 yards at the time, he did lead his team to a field goal on the previous drive and appeared to be finding a rhythm. Leesville Road (13-1) was only able to muster five

By Brett Friedlander more first downs the rest of the way.

The Associated Press But that, coach Ben Kolstad said, had CHAPEL HILL — The Vance High foot- more to do with Vance’s defense than the ball team was dominant through the first performance of backup quarterback Ethan three quarters of its 4AA state champion- Burchfield.

“We turned it over five times and our deship game against Leesville Road on Satfense was on the field a long time,” said Kolurday.

And yet, all the Cougars had to show for stad, whose team was making its first state their effort was a slim 7-point lead, close final appearance. “I thought our defense enough that one mistake, one missed as- played really well. A lot of them were short fields. signment, one slip on the “But it hurts (losing a wet Kenan Stadium turf starting quarterback), escould doom Vance to a pecially when you’re playsimilar fate to the one it “It fueled us. It put a fire ing a pressure team. Ethan suffered the year before. didn’t get a whole lot of Vance lost the 2018 inside of us. We weren’t reps this year. It wasn’t 4AA final to Wake Forgoing to be denied.” just on him.” est when a fumble in the Despite all those short end zone in the final minfields, Kolstad’s defense alute of regulation led to a Power Echols, lowed only an early touchgame-deciding safety.

Vance junior down on a jump ball that With the memory of turned into an 84-yard that disappointment still pass from Austin Grier to fresh in their minds, the Cougars (13-2) weren’t about to let histo- Jordan Payne and a short field goal on the ry repeat itself. So after squandering sever- next-to-last play of the first half before runal earlier scoring opportunities, they scored ning out of gas in the final 12 minutes.

According to defensive tackle/fullback two fourth quarter touchdowns to pull away for a 24-3 victory and the first state Tylik Caine, gas isn’t the only thing the Pride ran out of in the fourth quarter. title in school history.

“I think a couple guys just let up and it “It fueled us. It put a fire inside of us,” junior linebacker/running back Power Echols wasn’t really football,” he said. “It was more said of last year’s loss. “We weren’t going to of we lost our heart.”

Vance, on the other hand, used the disbe denied.”

Echols did his part to put his team over appointment that remained from the prethe top by making six tackles on defense vious year as motivation to finish with a and scoring the clinching touchdown on a flourish.

Although first-year coach Glenwood 14-yard run with just under two minutes Ferebee said he was confident in his team’s remaining to earn game MVP honors.

He was part of a swarming Vance de- ability to protect the lead to the end, his offense that held Leesville Road to just 80 to- fense took the guesswork out of it by gettal yards and forced five turnovers — four ting touchdowns from freshman Daylan Smothers and Echols. fumbles and an interception.

“I felt sick,” Cougars senior linebacker/ The most damaging of those miscues for the Pride came early in the second quarter tight end Stefon Thompson said, describing when running back Tiawan Moore fum- the feeling he had after coming so close to bled a handoff in the backfield on the first the title last year. “I was like, ‘I put all that play after a change of possession. Vance’s work in for no reason.’ But when I think of Jalen Swindell recovered at the Leesville it now, it happened for a reason. Now we’re Road 27, but while scrambling for the ball the state championship and we won. Everyquarterback Trey Baker suffered what ap- thing is just a blessing.”

Reidsville shuts out Northeastern for 2A title WINSTON-SALEM — For the second straight season, Reidsville met Northeastern for the state 2A title and, for the second straight season, Reidsville took the crown.

The Rams had a bit of an easier road this time around, topping Northeastern 14-0 after a come-frombehind 31-28 nail-biter last year.

Reidsville had been riding an explosive offense that was averaging 51.4 points per game entering Saturday’s showdown at Wake Forest’s BB&T Field, including a 63-13 blowout of West Stokes in the regional final.

The Eagles were able to contain the Reidsville offense, forcing the Rams to grind things out.

Reidsville dominated the game on the ground, gaining 213 yards and rushing for both scores in the contest. Lionel Long rushed 31 times for 156 yards and the game’s first touchdown, earning MVP honors.

Stevion Harrison led Reidsville’s defensive effort with two sacks and three tackles for loss, while Jaden Robinson had an interception.

Reidsville capped a 15-1 season and won its 18th state title in its 24th appearance in the title game.

Northeastern finished 12-4 and is still seeking its first title after three trips to the championship game.

— Shawn Krest

and leading the NCHSAA to give a ruling on whether one player could win the MVP, offensive and defensive honors for the title game. (They can, but it was discouraged.)

Instead, fellow running back Lex Hooper won the offensive award after rushing

By Shawn Krest for 125 yards and a score. Xavier Rattler The Associated Press (five tackles, one tackle for loss) took defenDURHAM — It took all of 11 seconds to sive honors. For Northampton, quarterback recognize the importance of experience on Zion Kendall was the offensive player of the game, passing for one score and running for the big stage.

Northampton was making its first ap- another, while Ja’Vonte Scott (15 tackles) pearance in an NCHSAA state champi- was the top defensive player.

Robbinsville held Northampton to three onship game. The Jaguars were matched against top-seeded Robbinsville, making its yards in the first half, and negative three on 17th appearance in the championship game the ground, on its way to a 45-14 win, a perfect 15-0 record and the state 1A title, the and seeking its 14th state title.

Coaches and fans like to say, “Act like 14th in school history.

“I’m very proud that we finished what we you’ve been there before,” but that’s tough to started,” coach Dee Walsh said. “There’s a do when you haven’t.

Robbinsville kicked off with a short sky lot of really good people over there that do everything they can to kick that took Northamphelp our kids be successton by surprise. It bounced ful, and our kids believe off a Jaguars up man, and in that, understand it and Clayson Lane of the Black “They’re mountain boys, take pride in who they Knights fell on it. are. They go out and do “We tried to play and they have a lot of the best they can and play through that type of adverheart.” with a lot of heart. … We sity early,” said Northampmay not have the biggest, ton coach George Privott. strongest, best athletes, “Fumble on the kick return Dee Walsh, but our kids play above — they kind of flipped it on Robbinsville coach their level. They’re mounus and played our style of tain boys, and they have a football. We always kick lot of heart.” onside or short kicks.”

Tough start to the game aside, it’s a level It was the first of three straight Robbinsville drives that started on Northampton’s that Northampton is close to reaching.

“We’re proud of our guys for making it side of the field. By the time the ball was snapped for the first time by either team this far,” Privott said. “We’ve struggled, in Black Knights territory, the first quar- probably the last six years, getting past the ter was over and Robbinsville was on its way third round. We finally got past that this to going up three scores en route to a 45-14 year. We’re very proud of what our kids accomplished this year. They raised the bar.” win.

While they may not have the mountain “They had that Power I and ran it right at us,” Privott said. “Bully Ball, we call it. They toughness of Robbinsville, Northampton is building the community support that comes kind of did us to us.”

Robbinsville’s Bully Ball was keyed by with a successful high school team.

“We’ve been a consolidated high school running back Rylee Anderson, who scored the first three touchdowns of the game. On since 2012,” Privott said, “but we still didn’t the Black Knights’ opening trio of scoring feel like we were that one community. We drives, Anderson ran the ball on 14 of 17 still felt like East and West. I think this year, after the middle school team’s success and Robbinsville plays, gaining 99 yards.

Anderson finished the game with 176 the high school team’s success, it feels a lot more like one community.” yards and five rushing touchdowns.

Privott and the community have also “I wasn’t expecting that,” he said afterward. “I guess God let me do it, and my (of- constructed the infrastructure to help feed players through to his team. fensive) line.”

“We’ve got a real bright future,” he said.

The performance put Anderson over 2,000 yards for the second time in his ca- “The middle school — we’ve got a bunch reer. He finishes as the all-time leading of kids that are coming over, and our little rusher in Smoky Mountain Conference his- league teams are to the point where all of them are running my same system, so when tory.

As if that wasn’t enough, Anderson also they get to me, they know it.”

After getting its feet wet, next time had three tackles, a tackle for loss and a pass breakup at safety, winning the game’s Most Northampton reaches the title game, it will Valuable Player Award by a unanimous vote be ready for the big stage.

NCHSAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SCORES 4AA: Vance 24, Leesville Road 3 4A: East Forsyth 24, Cardinal Gibbons 21 3AA: Charlotte Catholic 23, Southern Nash 7 3A: Weddington 34, Lee County 14 2AA: Shelby 34, Salisbury 0 2A: Reidsville 14, Northeastern 0 1AA: East Surry 56, Tarboro 28 1A: Robbinsville 45, Northampton 14

Record-setting Shelby defense secures 2AA title over Salisbury WINSTON-SALEM — Shelby’s defense put the clamps on Salisbury in the 2AA state championship game at Wake Forest’s BB&T Field, leading the Golden Lions to a 34-0 win for their 11th state title in school history.

Shelby held Salisbury to negative six rushing yards in the game, third-fewest in state championship history, and Salisbury’s 39 total yards against the Shelby defense was a record for the title game, breaking the 46 yards Robbinsville allowed 27 years ago. It had been the oldest record still on the books for the NCHSAA championship game.

Ja’hari Mitchell was the offensive star for Shelby, rushing for three touchdowns and passing for another.

Teammate Donye Fuller rushed for 103 yards, and quarterback Isaiah Bess passed for 212 yards and a score.

The Shelby defense was the story of the day, however. The Golden Lions had 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, two interceptions and seven pass breakups.

Salisbury had six straight three-and-out drives (one had a failed fourth-down attempt, and another had a third-down interception) and had just two drives in the game of longer than five plays.

Shelby finished 14-1 and earned its 11 championship in its 16th trip to the title game. Salisbury suffered its first loss in the championship game in four trips.

— Shawn Krest

East Surry stuns Tarboro in 1AA rematch DURHAM — What a difference a year makes. Last season, Tarboro met East Surry in the state title game and rolled to a 50-10 victory, outrushing the Cardinals 442 to 0.

The Vikings entered this year’s championship rematch 14-0, winners of 44 straight and looking to win their third straight championship.

East Surry served notice early on that things would be different this time around. The Cardinals scored 71 seconds into the game and erupted for 21 points in the second quarter to cruise to a 56-28 win over Tarboro. It was the first state title for East Surry in just its second appearance in the title game.

UNC commit Jefferson Boaz passed for a state championship game record 478 yards on 33-of-42 passing for East Surry. His seven touchdown strikes were also a title game record, and his 475 yards of total offense are second-most all time in a championship game.

Fellow UNC commit Stephen Gosnell had 206 yards on a title game record 13 catches. Landon Stevens had 179 on 10 catches. Both had two touchdown receptions, while Dillon Mosley tied a title game record with three.

The passing outburst negated Tarboro’s 242-to-28 advantage on the ground and secured a 15-0 season for East Surry.

— Shawn Krest

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McCaffrey’s incredible season not all for naught Teammates are hopeful their star running back will attract players to Carolina

By Steve Reed The Associated Press

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Appalachian State promoted former player Shawn Clark to be its next next head football coach.

Clark was the offensive line coach under Eliah Drinkwitz, who left last week to coach Missouri.

Clark replaces Drinkwitz, named App State coach The Mountaineers, who had to replace their coach for the second straight year, hope the former player is the long-term answer

By Brett Friedlander North State Journal For 29 seasons between 1989 and 2018, Appalachian State had exactly two head football coaches.

Jerry Moore. Scott Satterfield.

That’s it.

When Shawn Clark was introduced as the Mountaineers’ new leader last Friday, he became the App State’s third head coach in the last 12 months.

Clark, 44, follows Satterfield and Eliah Drinkwitz, who parlayed this season’s 12-1 record into a Power 5 job and significant raise at Missouri after just one year as a college head coach.

In announcing Clark’s hiring, athletic director Doug Gillin said he hopes the former App State offensive lineman will help bring back some stability and continuity to a program that has historically been one of the most consistent in college football — even through the challenging transition from FCS to the higher level of competition in the FBS. “We got the right guy at the right time to lead this university,” Gillin said.

Clark had already been appointed as the Mountaineers’ interim coach and was in the process of preparing the team for its New Orleans Bowl date with UAB this Saturday before being given the job on a permanent basis.

Not only does he represent a bridge to the program’s proud past, having played for Moore from 1994-98, but he has also been an important constant

MLS from page B1 ing and most diverse professional sports leagues in North American and one of North America’s most dynamic and thriving cities.”

Still, there were plenty of cities interested in MLS that could promise diversity a dynamic environment. Garber listed the three components that helped get Charlotte’s bid “over the finish line.”

“A committed visionary owner who believes in the sport and your city and is deeply committed to investing in the infrastructure in and around the community,” he said. “A public partnership to ensure that the club will be an important part of the landscape, and a club that is embraced by the corporate community.”

Charlotte is home to regional headquarters of several MLS corporate sponsors, including Wells Fargo and Continental Tire, and Allied Financial stepped up and agreed to become a sponsor, helping Charlotte to secure the bid.

“This will bring jobs to the community,” Garber promised. “It will provide international exposure and connective tissue for so many different populations that are driving so much of the energy here in Charlotte.”

With that, Garber presented Tepper with an MLS Charlotte scarf, signifying the granting of a new expansion team.

Tepper asked the crowd at the Mint Museum if they were “ready

through its current series of leadership changes.

Clark has spent the past four seasons as the offensive line coach at his alma mater, also serving as co-coordinator for the running game under Satterfield and as assistant head coach under Drinkwitz in 2019. During his time in Boone, the Mountaineers have compiled a 42-10 record, won four straight Sun Belt Conference championships and been ranked among the nation’s top 25 in each of the past two seasons.

The most important asset he brings to the job beyond his coaching resume, which also includes stops at Louisville, Eastern Kentucky, Purdue and Kent State, is his intimate knowledge of the football culture within the successful program he’s inheriting.

“There’s a foundation that’s been established here, a foundation by all that have worn the black and gold, a foundation that’s spanned generations, and I’m humbled to be a part of the tradition so many here respect,” Clark said during his introductory press conference. “I’ve inherited a great program. … A program that I’ve been proud of being a part of as a player and as a coach.”

While Clark pledged to “continue to give my all for Appalachian State University,” his former boss Drinkwitz has moved on to what he hopes will be bigger and better things.

His hiring at Missouri completes a meteoric rise from offensive coordinator at NC State making $450,000 two seasons ago, to first-time college head coach in 2019 to the leader of a high-profile SEC program with a six-year, $4 million-a-year contract.

Rumors of Power 5 job offers began swirling around Drinkwitz in the week leading up to

to party,” promising “one big party all season long.”

Tepper thanked the mayor, saying that a soccer team for her city is “the most expensive present I ever gave a woman in my life. Mayor, Charlotte has a soccer team!”

In discussing his motivation behind the bid, Tepper said that he coached his kids in soccer for nine years, winning plenty of trophies but never getting a win in the postseason tournament to take home the cup.

“I figured I might have to spend a little bit of money to win a different cup,” he said, “so we’re going to try to get the MLS Cup in Charlotte really fast.”

Tepper also called out the MLS team in Atlanta, saying, “Screw that other city. We’re going to have one hell of a rivalry.”

A video of several notable Charlotte personalities, including NASCAR drivers Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick, country singer Chris Lane, rap singer DaBaby, Hornets forward Cody Zeller and past and present Carolina Panthers, including Jonathan Stewart and Christian McCaffery, helped welcome the MLS team to Charlotte. Former Panthers receiver Steve Smith said, “If you need a backup — or starting — goalie, call your boy,” while current Panthers safety Tre Boston offered to play forward for the team.

“I’ve got my scarf,” Mayor Lyles said. “I’m waiting on my jersey, because we will be all on this.”

the Mountaineers’ victory against Louisiana in the Sun Belt Championship Game on Dec. 7. While he said that he wasn’t actively seeking other employment, he was refreshingly candid at his postgame press conference when asked about his plans for the future.

“Every opportunity,” he said, “I owe it to my family to see if that’s something that we’re interested in.”

Apparently Missouri fit that description, because immediately after coaching App State to the conference title and attending his daughter’s performance of “The Nutcracker,” he began meeting with Missouri officials. He was then flown to Columbia for an interview, where he accepted the job “This is an opportunity of a lifetime, and opportunities of a lifetime must be seized within the lifetime of an opportunity,” Drinkwitz said upon his second introduction in as many years.

“For this to occur, it took a lot of a lot of things to come together at the right time. But I know in my heart and in my soul and in my spirit this is the right place for me and my family at the right time for Mizzou football.”

Back in Boone, AD Gillin didn’t have to look far to find his own right man in the right place at the right time. It was a quick process aided by the fact that he just went through a similar search a year ago.

“We wanted to do a quick search, but we wanted to get the right person to lead this program,” Gillin said. “I wanted to make sure we identified the coach in an expeditious manner so that (the team) could get busy to go win us another bowl game. We really worked hard to make that happen.”

CHARLOTTE — Panthers safety Tre Boston refuses to believe Christian McCaffrey’s incredible statistical season is all for naught.

McCaffrey became the first NFL player this season — and the first Panthers player ever — to gain 2,000 yards from scrimmage, but the Panthers lost 30-24 to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday to fall to 5-9 on the season.

McCaffrey keeps racking up big numbers while his team keeps piling up heartbreaking losses. The third-year running back has been the shining star for the Panthers in an otherwise forgettable season that includes head coach Ron Rivera getting fired and a six-game losing streak.

While Boston said McCaffrey’s effort this season won’t help the Panthers reach the playoffs, he believes it could help them lure top free agents next offseason.

“This man is writing himself into the history book,” Boston said. “He’s showing us what we will have next year, and I think that is important. This is going to be a big offseason for us, and you are going to want guys to come here and play. And when you have guys like Christian, who wouldn’t want to be his teammate? Who wouldn’t want to be on an offense with that guy?”

McCaffrey carried 19 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns and caught eight passes for 88 yards on Sunday, marking the 11th time in 14 games he has amassed more than 130 yards from scrimmage.

He leads the NFL in total yards (2,121) yards and touchdowns (18).

The NFL record for yards from scrimmage is 2,509, set by Tennessee’s Chris Johnson in 2009.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is considered the favorite to win league MVP. But Seahawks K.J. Wright said this past week that McCaffrey would’ve been in the conversation had the Panthers been in playoff contention.

“He’s a phenomenal player and a true talent,” said Panthers offensive lineman Trai Turner.

McCaffrey called it a “cool accomplishment” to reach 2,000 yards but said he’d rather have more wins.

“I try to keep my mindset simple and control what I can control and do everything I can do to help my team win,” McCaffrey said.

“Football is winning and losing.

All the stats and other stuff don’t mean much if you don’t win.”

Interim coach Perry Fewell said McCaffrey “means everything” to the Panthers, saying the running back reminds him of Marshall Faulk.

Faulk and Roger Craig are the

“He’s a phenomenal player and a true talent.”

Trai Turner, Panthers offensive lineman

only two players in NFL history to gain 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season. McCaffrey still has a chance to join that elite club if he can get a combined 186 yards receiving over the next two games against the Colts and Saints.

“He’s productive, his attitude is awesome and his effort is outstanding,” Fewell said. “He prepares each week for a winning performance.”

McCaffrey rarely leaves the field for Carolina. He’s played more snaps than any running back in the league this season — and it’s not even close.

A boundless body of energy, McCaffrey could be seen battling and churning his feet for every extra yard, regardless of the score Sunday. His fourth-quarter touchdown run of 15 yards helped the Panthers close a 20-point deficit to six and give his team a chance.

But like so many other games this season, Carolina came up short.

But Seahawks coach Pete Carroll walked away impressed with McCaffrey’s toughness.

“We beat the heck out of him today,” Carroll said. “We kept bringing it and he kept fighting through it. I kept wondering, ‘Is he going to linger on the ground a little bit?’

And he didn’t. He’s just a magnificent player.”

The effort, McCaffrey said, will never change.

“It’s the NFL,” McCaffrey said.

“You can’t take anything for granted. Any time you step out on that field, it’s a blessing. I don’t care if you’re 16-0 or 0-16, you’re in the National Football League. That’s got to be your priority.”

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Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been a bright spot in an otherwise dark season in Carolina.

BARNS from page B1 “This is a great venue to play in,” Wolfpack coach Kevin Keatts said. “This is great because everybody is right on top of you and it’s a legendary place. I love playing here.”

Just not every game.

“I’m not giving up on PNC (Arena) because I love PNC,” Keatts said of his team’s full-time home venue next door to Carter-Finley Stadium. “PNC helps us with recruits. It’s a pro arena. It’s a chance to play in front of 20,000 when we sell out. It’s a great place.

“I look at it like this. We’re fortunate to be one of the few programs that has two great arenas to play in.”

UNC is another, but that doesn’t mean Williams is anxious for the Tar Heels to play there again anytime soon.

“There are so many things that go into it,” the UNC coach said. “(Operations manager Clint Gwaltney) and I talked for years about having a game in there, but … there’s no huge plan to do anything like that, that I know of anyway.”

One of biggest problems with playing at Carmichael, Williams said, is fitting all UNC’s season ticket holders and donors into the smaller seating area.

“I mean, budget-wise… you’ve got 21,750 (seats at the Smith Center),” Williams said. “You don’t have to be a nuclear scientist to

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North Carolina hosted Wofford at historic Carmichael Arena last Sunday, just the second time time the Tar Heels have played there since the team moved into the Dean Dome 33 years ago. figure out. We’re going to let 7,000 of you watch this game (at Carmichael). In today’s college athletic world, you need money.”

While the seating area at the old arena is considerably smaller than it is at the Smith Center, there is at least one similarity — thanks to Williams, who was an assistant to Dean Smith when the move was made in 1986.

“When Coach Smith asked the staff, he said, is there anything you guys want in this new building?

And my reaction was, I want the closest seat in the Smith Center to be just like the closest seat was in Carmichael,” Williams said. “He said, ‘Well, go measure.’ So I did and came back and gave it to him and supposedly that’s what they did.

“It was just the enthusiasm (of

the place), the noise factor, the attention from the crowd was just off the charts.”

Carmichael was just as loud as ever Sunday. UNC even dusted off the old manually operated scoreboards that were the building’s trademark for effect. But all that atmosphere and nostalgia couldn’t offset the absence of injured point guard Cole Anthony and a 16-0 Wofford run.

To put into context the rarity of the Tar Heels’ 68-64 setback, consider that UNC lost only four games to nonconference opponents at Carmichael in the 20 seasons that it served as the team’s primary home.

“I loved the opportunity to play here,” Williams said. “But I’ll play in the damn Red Forest if we play better and be a lot happier.”

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In this March 27, 2019, file photo, a worker enters a Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane during a brief media tour of Boeing’s 737 assembly facility in Renton, Wash.

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Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January

By Tom Krisher North State Journal NEW YORK — Boeing Co. said Monday that it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet starting in January as it struggles to get approval from regulators to put the plane back in the air.

The Chicago-based company said production would halt at its plant with 12,000 employees in Renton, Washington, near Seattle.

But it said it didn’t expect to lay off any workers “at this time.”

The move amounts to an acknowledgement that it will take much longer than Boeing expected to win approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and other global regulators to fly the planes again.

The Max is Boeing’s most important jet, but it has been grounded since March after crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed a total of 346 people. The FAA told the company last week that it had unrealistic expectations for getting the plane back into service. Boeing has missed several estimates of a return date for the plane, and the company didn’t give a date on Monday.

Even if no employees are laid off, ceasing production still will cut into the nation’s economic output because of Boeing’s huge footprint in the nation’s manufacturing sector. Through October of this year, the U.S. aerospace industry’s factory output has fallen 17% compared with the same period last year, to $106.4 billion, in part due to previous 737 Max production cuts.

The shutdown also is likely to ripple through Boeing’s vast network of 900 companies that make engines, bodies and other parts for the 737, and layoffs are likely.

Richard Aboulafia, an aircraft industry analyst at the Teal Group, said the shutdown would probably hinder the economy in the coming months and could worsen the nation’s trade balance.

“This is the country’s biggest single manufactured export product,” Aboulafia said.

“We believe this decision is least disruptive to maintaining long-term production system and supply chain health.”

Richard Aboulafia, an aircraft industry analyst In a statement, Boeing said it will determine later when production can resume, based largely on approval from government regulators.

“We believe this decision is least disruptive to maintaining longterm production system and supply chain health,” the statement said.

Boeing said some of the Renton plant’s workers could be reassigned to 737 or other programs elsewhere in the Seattle area. Some could also help to prepare the 400 Max planes Boeing has built and stored, so they’re ready whenever approval comes to return to the skies.

Investigators have found that flight control software designed to stop an aerodynamic stall was a major factor in the crashes, and Boeing is updating the software, making it less aggressive. But regulators have yet to approve the changes.

The FAA said Monday that it wouldn’t comment on Boeing’s business decisions, and that it has no set time frame for when work to recertify the Max to fly will be completed.

Jeff Windau, industrials analyst for Edward Jones, said the 400 planes that Boeing has built but can’t deliver likely were a major factor in the decision to halt production. This comes “both in consideration of storage space and how efficiently can you get them delivered once the plane is ready to return to service,” he said.

Boeing has made progress on some FAA requirements to get the Max back in service, Windau said,

but he still views the production halt as a negative for the company.

“The flight control system is complex and there are still unknowns with the timing of regulator reviews and approvals,” Windau wrote in an email. He also wrote that it may be difficult to restart an idled factory once production ramps back up.

Boeing will likely face some tough negotiations with suppliers about what level of payments it will provide during the production hiatus. The company will want to avoid any layoffs or shutdowns by suppliers that would keep it from quickly restarting production once its safety is approved.

“It’s really in Boeing’s interest to identify who needs payments to keep workers and capabilities in place for when the ramp up eventually happens,” Aboulafia said.

The production halt means that it will take longer than expected to get FAA approval, he said.

“If they had gotten some information quietly, behind the scenes, from the FAA that things were looking good for January or February, they wouldn’t have done this,” he said.

Even before the production halt, airlines were delaying the dates for when they expect the Max to fly passengers. Last week American Airlines removed the Max from its schedule until April 7, a month later than previously announced.

Southwest Airlines’ pilots union also doesn’t expect the Max to fly until April at the earliest.

Boeing already is having cash flow problems. In October, the company reported that free cash flow went from $4.1 billion a year ago to a negative $2.9 billion in the third quarter, worse than analysts had expected.

The company also faces about 150 lawsuits from relatives of crash victims, and it has set up a $100 million fund to aid families.

The 737 Max crisis also has helped Boeing’s main competitor, Europe’s Airbus, which saw deliveries surge 28% during the first half of the year. Boeing deliveries fell 37%.

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Amazon bans sellers from using FedEx for some deliveries The Associated Press NEW YORK — Amazon is banning its third-party merchants from using FedEx’s ground service to deliver to Prime members, suggesting that it thinks the service is too slow to get packages to their destinations in time for Christmas.

The temporary ban will block those companies from using Fe-

dEx Ground service, although they can still use pricier FedEx Express shipping for Prime shipments.

More than half of the items sold on Amazon.com come from third-party sellers, who post their goods for sale on Amazon’s online marketplace.

News of the ban was first reported by The Wall Street Journal.

FedEx Corp. said in a statement that the decision affects “a

very small number of shippers” and said it “limits the options for those small businesses on some of the highest demand shipping days in history, and may compromise their ability to meet customer demands and manage their businesses.”

Amazon and FedEx have a testy relationship. Amazon.com Inc. has been expanding its own delivery fleet in the past few years,

hoping to rely less on UPS, FedEx and other delivery services. Last week, research by analysts at Morgan Stanley estimated that Amazon delivers about half of its own packages.

FedEx severed ties with Amazon earlier this year, saying it wouldn’t make ground or air deliveries for the online shopping giant. But third-party sellers were still able to use FedEx.

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Stormtroopers pose at world premiere of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” on Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Stars, fans converge for ‘Rise of Skywalker’ premiere The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Stormtroopers marched and Chewbacca stepped out of a black sport utility vehicle to cheers as “Star Wars” made its triumphant return Monday for the world premiere of its latest installment, “The Rise of Skywalker.”

Fans formed a living tribute to the franchise alongside the blue carpet on Hollywood Boulevard where series stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver and others would arrive. Fans dressed as Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia dotted the crowd, eagerly awaiting the event’s start among

an assortment of Stormtroopers, bounty hunters and an imposing Darth Vader.

The premiere will be the first time anyone outside a select group will see the ninth film in the core “Star Wars” story. “Rise of Skywalker” arrives in theaters Friday.

Attendees had a chance to walk past an exhibit lined with numerous photos from previous films including a portrait with the late Carrie Fisher and her daughter Billie Lourd, another photo with Mark Hamill hugging Fisher and several Stormtrooper uniforms.

Fans cheered the early arrivals, which included the droids C-3PO and R2-D2, a two-column march

of Stormtroopers and Billy Dee Williams, Richard E. Grant and Ian McDiarmid.

Few films have captured the popular imagination like 1977’s “Star Wars,” which has sparked three film trilogies, TV shows, toys and more. “The Rise of Skywalker” is one of the year’s most-anticipated releases, in part because filmmakers have promised a conclusion to the story of the Skywalker clan that includes Luke, Leia and their father Anakin, who became Darth Vader.

Disney paid more than $4 billion to acquire the Star Wars franchise in 2012 and the recent trilogy started with J.J. Abrams’

“The Force Awakens” in 2015.

While it returned beloved characters from the original trilogy to the big screen for the first time since 1983, the story has focused on a new generation of characters played by Ridley, Driver, Boyega and others.

Fans remain divided on 2017’s “The Last Jedi,” which showed a late-in-life Skywalker as a bitter recluse who cut himself off from his friends and broader conflicts embroiling the fictional far, far away galaxy.

Disney has not yet announced film plans post-”Rise of Skywalker.” Work on a trilogy set outside the Skywalker story has been

halted, and no new stand-alone films have been announced since the poor showing of 2018’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”

Regardless of the reception to “Rise of Skywalker,” Disney has already delivered Star Wars fans two wins in 2019. Its theme parks in Florida and California opened massive Star Wars-themed expansions this year where guests are essentially transported to a distant planet. The company’s new streaming service, Disney Plus, also debuted the first live-action “Star Wars” television series in “The Mandalorian,” which introduced a popular new character: Baby Yoda.

Hallmark’s flip-flop on same-sex ads backfires

By Mac Anderson The Associated Press NEW YORK — The Hallmark Channel’s decision to pull, then reinstate a commercial that featured a same-sex couple kissing shows how controversy can generate more publicity than simply ignoring it.

The company also didn’t help matters by reversing its decision following the backlash.

“It’s hard to keep everyone happy, but flip-flopping doesn’t help,” said Allen Adamson, co-founder of the marketing consultancy Metaforce. “These are difficult issues to navigate but when you’re going to make a call one way or another, make sure you understand the ramifications. You only want to pull the Band-Aid off once.”

The debacle ultimately made a winner out of Zola, the wedding-planning website whose ads a conservative advocacy group didn’t want shown on Hallmark.

“For Zola, this is Christmas times 100,” said Laura Ries, president of marketing firm Ries and Ries. “Nobody ever heard of Zola, and now everybody knows it and loves it.”

Paul Argenti, Dartmouth College professor of corporate communication, added that the debacle “shows you if you know who you are, what you’re doing and stand by your beliefs, you’ll be better off in the end.”

The Hallmark Channel, owned

by Hallmark Cards Inc., is Crown Media Family Networks’ flagship cable channel. It is known for family-friendly programming, particularly made-for-TV Christmas-themed movies.

That reputation prompted Hallmark to pull four Zola ads

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This image made from undated video provided by Zola shows a scene of its advertisement. with same-sex couples after getting a complaint from a conservative group with a stated mission to “fight against indecency.” Hallmark allowed two ads with opposite-sex couples from Zola, though Zola pulled those after the same-sex ads were nixed.

In one of the pulled ads, two brides stand at the altar and wonder aloud whether their wedding would be going more smoothly if they had used a wedding-planning site like Zola. The lighthearted ad ends with the two brides sharing a kiss on the altar.

In an interview over the weekend, Hallmark spokeswoman Molly Biwer said the company felt “it was in the best interest of the brand to pull them and not continue to

generate controversy.”

Instead, Hallmark faced criticism on Twitter from celebrities, including Ellen DeGeneres and William Shatner. “Isn’t it almost 2020?

What are you thinking?” DeGeneres tweeted.

Hallmark was also mocked on “Saturday Night Live.” Netflix tweeted stills from a TV show and movie that it labeled “Titles Featuring Lesbians Joyfully Existing And Also It’s Christmas Can We Just Let People Love Who They Love.”

By Sunday, Hallmark had reversed its decision. In a statement, Hallmark Cards CEO Mike Perry said Crown Media was “agonizing” over the decision. “Said simply, they believe this was the wrong decision,” he said.

That, in turn, prompted calls for a boycott of the Hallmark Channel by the group that made the original complaint, One Million Moms. It accused Hallmark of caving to the LGBTQ community and portrayed the reversal as a betrayal to conservatives.

Hallmark Cards, the Kansas City, Missouri, enterprise started in 1910, has moved quickly before to respond to any flare-ups, such as when it removed a gift wrap from circulation after one person complained of seeing a swastika in its pattern. In March, it cut ties with actress Lori Loughlin, one of the so-called “Christmas Queens” who star in its holiday movies, after her arrest in a college admissions scam put the family-friendly network

and extended Hallmark brand in uncomfortable proximity to a national scandal.

The group behind the latest complaint, One Million Moms, is an offshoot of the conservative American Family Association. It has tried to implement many boycotts, including one in 2008 targeting Hallmark Cards when it started selling same-sex wedding cards. It has also tried to start boycotts against Target, “Toy Story 4” and other entities it deems to be LGBTQ friendly.

Adamson said Hallmark’s backlash was different from what exercise bike maker Peloton recently faced over its ad. That ad, widely mocked on social media, showed a man giving a reluctant wife a Peloton bike for Christmas. Ryan Reynold’s Aviation Gin quickly capitalized on the debacle, showing the same actress out with friends trying to get over a split.

“The Peloton was painful for the company, but not a reflection of management values,” Adamson said. “In Hallmark’s case, this decision was initially and now a reflection of what they stand for. You really want to not change that story.

If you believe and stand for something, that should be your North Star.”

Bill Pearce, assistant dean at the University of California, Berkeley’s business school, said Hallmark was ahead of the same-sex wedding issue when it introduced same-sex greeting cards in 2008, before gay marriage was legalized.

“Any goodwill engendered from the LGBTQ community is squandered and I don’t think they made any friends on the other side of the issue either,” Pearce said. “It’s a classic blunder by indecision.”

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This image released by Sony Pictures shows, Emma Watson, from left, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan and Eliza Scanlen in a scene from “Little Women.”

Review: Greta Gerwig’s ‘Little Women’ is a new classic The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — There is a wild urgency to Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women” that hardly seems possible for a film based on a 150-year-old book. But such is the magic of combining Louisa May Alcott’s enduring story of those four sisters with Gerwig’s deliciously feisty, evocative and clear-eyed storytelling that makes this “Little Women” a new classic.

While no shortage of “Little Women” adaptations exist, Gerwig makes hers modern and sharp, while still adhering to its traditional roots. And in playing a bit with the chronology and instilling depth and nuance where many films have instead chosen shortcuts, Gerwig has made the most full-realized interpretation of this well-worn material for one simple reason: She lets Amy, Beth, Jo and Meg grow up.

Of course others have too, but it usually comes at the end of the film as more of a coda which can’t help but feel somewhat melancholy: It’s the death of childhood, after all, when dreams are dashed, reality steps in, practicality trumps ro-

mantic fantasies and, most crushingly for many a “Little Women” fan, Amy ends up with Laurie.

Gerwig flips Alcott’s narrative to allow her characters to be women first, instead of children. Jo (Saoirse Ronan) is introduced when she is already on her own trying to be a writer and making compromises all over the place (with her rate, her name, which she declines to use on her stories, and what her characters do). Meg (Emma Watson) is living her life with two kids, a husband and a yearning for finer things. Beth (Eliza Scanlen) is still at home. And Amy (Florence Pugh) is in Paris with Aunt March (Meryl Streep) studying to paint and strategically plotting out a future that involves a wealthy husband.

In their adult present, Gerwig finds thematically similar chapters in their past to flash back to.

Don’t worry, all the classics are there (Christmas morning, the dance, the ice skating and the hair dramas among them). These are always in warmer tones, while the present has a bluish starkness.

This structure is a bold choice and one that those only passively or not

at all familiar with “Little Women” may find disorienting at first.

But using the past to reveal and illuminate things about the present makes for a richer experience overall.

For one, it untethers Jo from Laurie (Timothee Chalamet, so excellent in subtly yearning for an unrequited love). That perplexing love triangle suddenly makes more sense. In fact, the characters all get a little freedom from romance. Love is part of the story, and thank goodness Gerwig has cast actors like James Norton as John Brooke and Louis Garrel as Friedrich Bhaer who make the case that Laurie isn’t the only appealing choice in this world, but the quest for freedom (which only comes with money) is the real driving motivation for the March girls, who have never felt quite so alive as in these actors’ hands.

Ronan plays Jo as feral and difficult: She’s not only crawling out of her own female skin, but the time she has had the misfortune of being alive in. The affection that you feel for her relationship with her sisters comes not from rose-colored mushiness but from

‘Jumanji’ ends ‘Frozen 2’ hot streak to claim top spot The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — “Jumanji: The Next Level” puts “Frozen 2” on second-place ice, while Clint Eastwood’s “Richard Jewell” opened with one of the worst box office debuts for the director.

The Sony film starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart brought in $60.1 million in the U.S. and Canada to break a three-day record for a comedy in December for the production company.

The sequel is a follow-up to 2017’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” which grossed $962 million worldwide.

A week before it opened in North America, Sony’s “Jumanji: The Next Level” debuted in 18 international countries where it made $52.5 million. The film was Hart’s first movie release since the actor-comedian suffered a serious back injury after his vintage muscle car he was riding in crashed in California in September.

“People were like ‘another reboot’ of a well-known franchise, but the movie delivered so well on the promise of the marketing, and the whole concept of the movie just resonated with audiences,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for the box office tracker Comscore. “It’s going to play well in the long haul.”

“Frozen 2” dropped to second place with $19.2 million domestically after claiming top box of-

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This image released by Sony shows Jack Black, left, and Karen Gillan in a scene from “Jumanji: The Next Level.” fice spot for three straight weeks, earning $367 million since its Nov. 22 release. The animated film following the adventures of Anna and Elsa crossed the $1 billion mark globally to become Disney Animation’s third billion-dollar project along with “Frozen” and “Zootopia.” It also became Walt Disney Studio’s sixth billion-dollar release in 2019.

“Richard Jewell” landed at No. 4, bringing in $5 million. The film took aim at the media and feder-

al investigators for what he sees as a rush to judgment after the 1996 Olympics bombing in Atlanta.

The 89-year-old Eastwood calls Jewell’s story “a great American tragedy.” The docudrama focuses on Jewell, who was initially hailed as a hero for finding a bomb at the event held at Centennial Olympic Park and clearing bystanders from the area.

One person was killed and 111 were injured when the bomb exploded.

the fact that this film authentically captures how siblings, even female siblings, actually are. These March girls are wild: They fight and hit and laugh at one another’s misfortunes with devilish delight and you love them more for it.

Amy, too, gets some much-deserved respect. The long-misunderstood March brat is allowed to grow up and mature, and Pugh is just the actor to bridge the gap between naive child and woman making her own decisions.

And it’s not just Amy. This film also lifts up and makes whole truly supporting characters. Marmee (Laura Dern) gets to be the nurturing and wise mother who also admits her own shortcomings. Aunt March is elevated from stodgy caricature to a stately matriarch who may be tough but is never not astute. Even Mr. March (Bob Odenkirk) gets a personality and some humor to boot. Perhaps the most surprising, however, is Mr. Laurence (Chris Cooper) who may leave you wiping your eyes more than once.

It’s an astonishing accomplishment for what is only Gerwig’s second feature as a director.

“Lady Bird” may have been autobiographical, but “Little Women” is an artist’s statement.

“Little Women,” a Sony Pictures release, is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for “for thematic elements and brief smoking.” Running time: 134 minutes. Four stars out of four.

Jewell likely helped prevent many more casualties, but within a few days was reported to be the focus of the FBI investigation, and the public quickly turned on him.

He was cleared three months later after his life had been upended by the investigation and public scrutiny.

The film fell under immense scrutiny from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution which objected to the movie’s portrayal of the late journalist Kathy Scruggs, who seemingly sleeps with an FBI agent.

Olivia Wilde, who plays Scruggs, posted a series of tweets on Thursday that she does not believe the real-life journalist “traded sex for tips” despite the insinuation in the movie.

Despite the low numbers, Dergarabedian believes “Richard Jewell” could build a larger audience over time.

“If history tells us anything, movies like this generally are a slow burn at this time of the year,” he said. “But also, let’s think about this too. Because it’s Clint Eastwood, there’s always a certain level of expectation placed on any movie. Often those expectations are overblown a bit. Given the subject matter, it’s aimed at a mature audience. I don’t know if you could expect like ‘Richard Jewell’ to open $20-$30 million. It’s what you should expect from an adult drama.”

Eastwood’s drug smuggling drama “The Mule” debuted with more than $17.2 million late last year.

Along with “Richard Jewell,” Paramount’s “Black Christmas” put up sub-par debut numbers to open at No. 5. The 1974 slasher film remake from Universal pulled

LOS ANGELES — Ten international films, including widely acclaimed offerings from South Korea, Spain and Senegal, are on the shortlist of movies vying for Academy Award nominations.

The best international feature shortlist announced Monday by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences includes Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite,” Pedro Almodovar’s semi-autobiographical “Pain and Glory” and “Atlantics,” Senegal’s entry from history-making director Mati Diop.

In May, Diop became the first black woman to compete for the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival. That honor went to “Parasite,” while “Atlantics” won the festival’s Grand Prix honor. If “Parasite” or “Atlantics” receive nominations, they would mark the first for South Korea and Senegal, respectively.

It is the first year the Oscar formerly will be awarded under a new name: best international feature film. The category was previously known as the best foreign language film.

The 10 short-listed films are: the Czech Republic’s “The Painted Bird”; Estonia’s “Truth and Justice”; France’s “Les Misérables”; Hungary’s “Those Who Remained”; North Macedonia’s “Honeyland”; Poland’s “Corpus Christi”; Russia’s “Beanpole”; Senegal’s “Atlantics”; South Korea’s “Parasite” and Spain’s “Pain and Glory.”

The shortlist was culled from 91 eligible films.

The film academy announced nine shortlists Monday in categories including best documentary feature, visual effects and original song.

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” which will be released on Friday, appears on two shortlists for best original score and visual effects. Also on the visual effects shortlist are the blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame” and the upcoming musical “Cats.”

No song from “Cats” made the original song shortlist, but two songs from “The Lion King” did: Elton John’s “Never Too Late” and “Spirit” by Beyoncé.

Nominations for the 92nd annual Academy Awards will be announced on Jan. 13. The Oscars will be held on Feb. 9 in Los Angeles.

in only $4.42 million.

“It’s a very crowded marketplace right now,” Dergarabedian said. “Obviously, ‘Jumanji’ had so much broad-based appeal that it cut into everybody’s audiences.”

The Rian Johnson-directed “Knives Out” continues to lean on strong social media buzz to land at No. 3, bringing in $9.2 million. The well-reviewed, innovative whodunit film starring Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee Curtis and Chris Evans has earned back its budget last week, and now has grossed $78 million.

Next weekend, the box office is expected to be significantly busier with the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” “Cats” and the expanded release of “Bombshell,” starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie.

“Uncut Gems,” starring Adam Sandler, will also expand nationwide next week, but opened in a select five theaters Friday to earn more than $525,000. The thriller focuses on a charismatic New York jeweler, played by Sandler, who is looking for the next big score in a series of high-stake bets.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore.

1. “Jumanji: The Next Level,” $60.1 million.

2. “Frozen 2,” $19.1 million.

3. “Knives Out,” $9.2 million.

4. “Richard Jewell,” $5 million.

5. “Black Christmas,” $4.42 million.

6. “Ford v Ferrari,” $4.1 million.

7. “Queen & Slim,” $3.6 million.

8. “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” $3.3 million.

9. “Dark Waters,” $2 million.

10. “21 Bridges,” $1.1 million.

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‘Mad Men’ actress Christina Hendricks files for divorce

25 years later, Mariah Carey’s Christmas original is No.1

Post offices to be named for Marilyn Monroe, Ritchie Valens

Los Angeles “Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks filed for divorce Friday from her husband of 10 years, actor Geoffrey Arend.

Hendricks filed the marriage dissolution documents in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences.

The 44-year-old Hendricks and the 41-year-old Arend have no children.

The two announced their separation in a statement in October, saying they had an incredible time together, but are now on separate paths though they “will always work together to raise our two beautiful dogs.”

Hendricks was nominated for Emmy Awards for six straight years for AMC’s “Mad Men,” and now stars in the NBC crime drama “Good Girls.” Arend starred on the CBS drama “Madam Secretary.”

New York Christmas has come early for Mariah Carey: the pop star’s original holiday classic, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” has reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart 25 years after its release.

Billboard announced that the song topped this week’s chart, giving Carey her 19th No. 1 of her career. She is only behind the Beatles, who have had 20 songs top the Hot 100 chart.

Each holiday season Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” begins to climb the Billboard charts as its popularity resurfaces. Last year the song hit a peak at No. 3 and set a new one-day streaming record on Spotify.

“All I Want for Christmas Is You” is the first holiday song to top the Hot 100 chart since “The Chipmunk Song” in 1958-59.

The song is from Carey’s 1994 album, “Merry Christmas,” which is currently No. 1 on the Billboard R&B albums chart. Carey wrapped her All I Want for Christmas Is You Tour on Sunday at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Los Angeles President Donald Trump has signed resolutions renaming two post offices in the Los Angeles area in honor of Marilyn Monroe and rock ’n’ roll legend Ritchie Valens.

The Los Angeles Daily News reported Thursday that the Van Nuys Civic Center postal depot will be renamed the Marilyn Monroe Post Office. The Pacoima post office will be named the Ritchie Valens Post Office Building.

Democratic Rep. Tony Cardenas introduced the resolutions to rename the two facilities.

Monroe was raised in Van Nuys, attended Van Nuys High School and was discovered while she was working at Van Nuys Airport during World War II. She starred in films like “Some Like it Hot,” and “The Seven-Year Itch.”

Monroe, whose real name was Norma Jean Baker, was 36 years old when she died of a drug overdose in 1962.

Valens attended San Fernando High School and was discovered in 1958 at the American Legion hall in Pacoima. His hits included “La Bamba,” an adaptation of a Mexican folk song. A film about his life with the same title was released in 1987.

Valens was 17 years old when he died in a plane crash in Iowa with two other rock stars in 1959.

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TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP1356 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JEANINE ROBINSON AND ANDREW ROBINSON DATED JUNE 23, 2010 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 8421 AT PAGE 681 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1528

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mohamed Mahmoud and Rebecca Mahmoud to Christopher Salyer, Trustee(s), dated the 20th day of January, 2006, and recorded in Book 7127, Page 210, and Modification in Book 8921, Page 56, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1240

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Breahana L. Troy to Jennifer K. Fincher, Trustee(s), dated the 24th day of April, 2015, and recorded in Book 09635, Page 0742, 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 December 30, 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: Tract One: PIN: 9487-05-8681

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1300

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Charles F. Johnson aka Charles Franklin Johnson, (Charles F. Johnson aka Charles Franklin Johnson, Deceased) (Heirs of Charles F. Johnson aka Charles Franklin Johnson: Derrick L. Johnson and Unknown Heirs of Charles F. Johnson aka Charles Franklin Johnson) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Charles F. Johnson) to Allan B. Polunsky, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of August, 2011, and recorded in Book 08704, Page 0559, 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

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This March 1, 2019 photo shows the Van Nuys Civic Center postal depot in the Van Nuys area of Los Angeles. President Donald Trump has signed resolutions renaming two post offices in Southern California in honor of Marilyn Monroe and rock ‘n’ roll legend Ritchie Valens. The Los Angeles Daily News reported Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 that the Van Nuys Civic Center postal depot will be named the Marilyn Monroe Post Office.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1253

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Mitchelle Devon Lloyd and Joyce Marie Munn-Lloyd to Laurel A. Meyer, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of January, 2017, and recorded in Book 10026, Page 0862, 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 December 30, 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

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 1245

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Keith L. Kurzeja and Judy Kurzeja (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Keith L. Kurzeja) to W. J. Kellam Jr., Attorney, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of October, 2003, and recorded in Book 6327, Page 508, 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 De-

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Left, in this Feb. 24, 2019 file photo, Christina Hendricks, left, and Geoffrey Arend arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. Right, in this Oct. 20, 2019 file photo Mariah Carey performs during a concert celebrating Dubai Expo 2020 One Year to Go in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Arlene Doretta Blake to Dave Vach, Trustee(s), dated the 5th day of January, 2009, and recorded in Book 08536, Page 0188, and Modification in Book 10185, Page 0007, in Cabarrus County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Cabarrus County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in

the City of Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on December 30, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cabarrus, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 202 of Canterfield Estates Subdivision, as shown on a plat of survey thereof, filed and recorded in Map 48, page 68, recorded in the Cabarrus County North Carolina Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1380 Bottle Brush Lane, Harrisburg, 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-

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 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: 1264843 (FC.FAY)

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of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on December 30, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Jeanine Robinson and Andrew Robinson, dated June 23, 2010 to secure the original principal amount of $114,408.00, and recorded in Book 8421 at Page 681 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record.

Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 5191 Egret Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28303 Tax Parcel ID:

customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 12:00 PM on December 30, 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. Five (5), Block “B”, in a subdivision known as LAKE VALLEY, per plat of the same duly recorded in Book of Plats 32, Page 24, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5120 Lake Valley Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

And Being more commonly known as: 5191 Egret Ct, Fayetteville, NC 28303 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jeanine Robinson and Andrew Robinson.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens

and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord,

to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is December 9, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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19-106903 Posted: __________________ By: __________________

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and convey-

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing written notice of termination to the landlord, to be effective

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: 1287716 (FC.FAY)

BEING all of Lot 66, in a Subdivision known as WOODMARK, according to a plat of same duly recorded in Book of Plats 56, Page 5, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina.

Property Address: 6800 Woodmark Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

Tract Two: PIN: 9487-05-9657 BEGINNING at an existing iron pipe, the northeast corner of Lot 66, Woodmark, as recorded in Plat Book 56, Page 5, Cumberland County, North Carolina, registry, said existing iron pipe also being an angle point in the rear (southern) line of Lot 91 of Cliffdale West, Section One, as recorded in Plat Book 45, Page 55 and running with said southern line of Lot 91 and beyond with the southern line of Lot 92 South 78 degrees 45 minutes East, 142.73 feet to an existing iron pipe in the northern right-of-way margin of S.R. 1401; thence with said right-of-way margin with a curve to the southwest on a radius of 110.65 feet, an acre distance of 200.54 feet (chord South 49 degrees 29 minutes West, 174.20 feet) to the point of tangency in the eastern line of Lot 66 of Woodmark Subdivision as referenced above; thence with said eastern line of Lot 66 North 03 degrees 04 minutes West, 141.22 feet to the BEGINNING, containing 0.11 acre, more or less, located East of Lot 66, Woodmark.

Property Address: 6800 Woodmark Drive, Fayette-

ville, NC 28314 Tract Three: PIN: Former Hopper Road Easement The western half of Hopper Road right of way bordering the above two described tracts. See also Resolution No. R2014-028 of the City of Fayetteville, recorded in Book 9448, Page 603 of the Cumberland County Public Registry.

Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6800 Woodmark Drive, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any

and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

of superior court of the county in which the property is sold.

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

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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 December 30, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: BEING all of Unit 4, Bldg. 7 in a subdivision known as Karen Lake Condominiums, Phase Four, and the same being duly recorded in Condo Book 5, Page 1, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Including the Unit located thereon; said Unit being located at 1857-1 Sardonyx Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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-

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.

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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 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.

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 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 notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the

default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

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

is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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Parcel ID Number: 0418-68-0759-104 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).

particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 3983, as shown on that line agreement between Prestwick Investments LLC, PIN # 0464-865507 DB, 9366 PG 796 and Walter C. Culbreth Life Estate, PIN # 0464-86-4755, DB 9107, PG 747, 1.6020 AC. total, zoned RR 3983 & 4009 Cedar Creek Road, and the same being duly recorded in Plat Book 135, Page 8, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3983 Cedar Creek Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number: 0464-86-4755 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-

cember 30, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Lying and Being situate in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being all of Lot 17, Water’s Edge Subdivision, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Book of Plats 43, Page 58, Cumberland County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 304 Rangoon Court, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder

Real property in the City of HOPE MILLS, Township of ROCKFISH, County of CUMBERLAND, State of North Carolina, described as follows:

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Carlos Mario Moreno and Rashanda L. Moreno to H. Terry Hutchens, Esquire Hutchens, Senter & Britton, PA, Trustee(s), dated the 15th day of July, 2016, and recorded in Book 9902, Page 0334, 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 December 30, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Rockfish, in the County of Cumberland, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows:

BEING ALL OF LOT 37 AS SHOWN ON A PLAT ENTITLED “ROSLIN FARMS, SECTION ONE, PART TWO” DULY RECORDEDINPLATBOOK118,PAGES12&13,CUMBERLAND COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA REGISTRY. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 6529 Valley Falls Road, Hope Mills, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Stanley Skowron aka Stanislaw Skowron and Arlene Skowron, (Stanley Skowron aka Stanislaw Skowron and Arlene Mary Skowron aka Arlene B. Skowron aka Arlene Skowron, both deceased)(Heirs of Arlene Mary Skowron aka Arlene B. Skowron aka Arlene Skowron: Mitchell Skowron aka Mitchell Stanley Skowron, Michele Skowron Bell aka Michele M. Bell, Marlene Skowron Chandler aka Marlene S. Chandler and Unknown Heirs of Arlene Mary Skowron aka Arlene B. Skowron aka Arlene Skowron) (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Arlene Mary Skowron) to Goshen, Inc., Trustee(s), dated the 12th day of February, 2010, and recorded in Book 08340, Page 0588, 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

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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

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0418-08-4021Present Record Owners: inson and Andrew Robinson

Being all of that certain property conveyed to CARLOS MARIO MORENO and wife, Rashanda L. Moreno from CHRIS S. HISLER and wife, CHRISTINA L. HISLER, by deed dated 08/22/2014 and recorded 08/22/2014 in Book 09494 Page 0269 of official records.

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known as: 6529 RD, HOPE MILLS, NC

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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

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 December 30, 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: BEGINNING at a stake in the southern margin of Palm Circle the Northeast corner of Lot #52 and runs thence South 12 degrees 35 minutes East 114.3 feet to a stake; thence North 68 degrees 34 minutes East 80.9 feet to a stake; thence North 12 degrees 35 minutes West 132.5 feet to a stake in the southern margin of Palm Circle; thence with the southern margin of Palm Circle South 56 degrees 22 minutes West 85.6 feet to the beginning and being all of Lot #53 of LaFayette Village, Section #3 as surveyed by Sol C. Rose, C.E., August, 1952, and recorded in Book of Plats 14, page 49 of the Cumberland County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 5401 Palm Circle, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the

sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS 45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS 7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

the form of certified funds at the time of the sale.

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

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

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may after receiving the notice of foreclosure sale, terminate the rental agreement by providing 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

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

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TAKE NOTICE CUMBERLAND IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION CUMBERLAND COUNTY 19SP1365 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY OSCAR L. GALLOCASTENEDA AND ROSAISELA GALLOCASTENEDA DATED OCTOBER 31, 2001 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5599 AT PAGE 568 IN THE CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein

ONSLOW NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 972

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Joseph J. Oakes and Gina D. Oakes (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Gina D. Oakes (now Dickerson)) to Kym Crampton, Trustee(s), dated the 27th day of June, 2005, and recorded in Book 2472, Page 418, 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 January 2, 2020 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of White Oak, in the County of Onslow, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: All that certain lot or parcel of land situated in the White Oak Township, Onslow County, North Carolina and more particularly described as follows: Starting at an existing P-K nail located in the centerline intersection of N.C.S.R. 1434 (commonly known as the Belgrade-Swansboro Road)

RANDOLPH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 19SP347 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CHRISTOPHER C MYERS DATED JUNE 10, 2005 AND RECORDED IN BOOK RE1924 AT PAGE 2757 IN THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and hold-

contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 10:30AM on January 3, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Oscar L. Gallocasteneda and Rosaisela Gallocasteneda, dated October 31, 2001 to secure the original principal amount of $64,400.00, and recorded in Book 5599 at Page 568 of the Cumberland County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 7424 April Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314 Tax Parcel ID: 9487-65-1653Present Record Owners: Rosaisela Gallocasteneda And Being more commonly known as: 7424 April Dr,

and a culvert passing under said road; said starting point being approximately 1.8 miles south along N.C.S.R. 1434 from U.S. Highway 17; thence from the above described starting point and along the centerline of N.C.S.R. 1434 South 08 degrees 31 minutes 06 seconds West a chord distance of 138.15 feet to a set P-K nail; thence leaving said centerline of N.C.S.R. 1434 South 81 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds East 502.73 feet to a set iron stake; the true point of beginning; thence from said true point of beginning North 05 degrees 34 minutes 08 seconds East 122.86 feet to a set iron stake in a canal; thence along said canal South 81 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds East 121.56 feet to an existing iron pipe; the southeast corner of Glen W. Dickerson as recorded in Deed Book 454, Page 773, Onslow County Registry; thence continuing along said canal South 81 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds East 88.54 feet to a set iron stake; thence leaving said canal South 05 degrees 36 minutes 20 seconds West 122.85 feet to a set iron stake; thence North 81 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds West 210.03 feet to a set iron stake; the true point and place of beginning; containing 0.59 acres as surveyed by Cyrus Alan Bell, Registered Land Surveyor, on October 1, 1987. Together with a 20 foot easement across the lands of Mildred C. Dickerson, for the purpose ingress, egress, and utilities; said easement being described as: Beginning at a point in the eastern right-of-way line N.C.S.R. 1434; said point being South 81 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds East 30.00 feet from a set P-K nail in the centerline of said N.C.S.R. 1434; said set P-K nail being South 08 degrees 31 minutes 06 seconds west a chord distance of 138.15 feet from an existing P-K nail in the centerline intersection of N.C.S.R. 1434 and a culvert passing under said road; said existing P-K nail being approximately 1.8 miles South along N.C.S.R. 1434 from U.S. Highway 17; thence from the above described point of

er of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00PM on January 2, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Randolph County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Christopher C Myers, dated June 10, 2005 to secure the original principal amount of $56,500.00, and recorded in Book RE1924 at Page 2757 of the Randolph County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 316 Hazel Ave, Archdale, NC 27263 Tax Parcel ID: 7718479033 Present Record Owners: Christopher Clayton Myers And Being more commonly known as: 316 Hazel Ave, Archdale, NC 27263

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the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Asheboro Township, Randolph County, North Carolina.

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Evelyn T. Bunting and Rebecca A. Chi (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Evelyn Bunting) to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of September, 2003, and recorded in Book 1836, Page 3274, and Re-recorded in Book 1842, Page 2535, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on December 31, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate situated in the Township of Asheboro, in

BEING ALL of Lot Nos. 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170 of the Parrish-Ross Lands as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 47, Randolph County Registry, North Carolina. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at Lot 161, Lot 162, Lot 163, Lot 164, Lot 168, Lot 169 and Lot 170 Ridgeway Drive and Lot 165, Lot 166 and Lot 167 (855 Ridgeway Drive), Asheboro, North Carolina.

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 340

Wright, and Unknown Heirs of Frances Pauline Y. Wright) (James Wright, deceased)(Heirs of James Wright: Unknown Heirs of James Wright)(Mabel Y. Blair, deceased) (Heirs of Mabel Y. Blair: John Doyle Carlisle, Debra McMahan and Unknown Heirs of Mabel Y. Blair) to CB Services Corp., Trustee(s), dated the 2nd day of July, 2007, and recorded in Book RE2039, Page 720, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on December 31, 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: Franklinville Township, Randolph County, North Carolina:

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Maxine Y. Benson, (Maxine Y. Benson, deceased)(Heirs of Maxine Y. Benson: William Clarence York, James Clifford York, Astor McClain York, Sr., Mary Martin, Ina Y. Coward, Frances Pauline Y. Wright, Mabel Y. Blair, and Unknown Heirs of Maxine Y. Benson)(William Clarence York, deceased)(Heirs of William Clarence York: Jane Elizabeth York Jordan, Barry Franklin York, Rodney York, and Unknown Heirs of William Clarence York)(Rodney York, deceased)(Heirs of Rodney York: June Higgins and Unknown Heirs of Rodney York)(James Clifford York, deceased)(Heirs of James Clifford York: Priscilla Dunn and Unknown Heirs of James Clifford York)(Astor McClain York, Sr., deceased)(Heirs of Astor McClain York, Sr: Edward York, Jo Suzanne York, Astor McClain York, Jr., and Uknown Heirs of Astor McClain York, Sr.)(Edward York, deceased)(Heirs of Edward York: Pam Churchill York, Jennifer York, and Unknown Heirs of Edward York)(Jo Suzanne York, deceased)(Heirs of Jo Suzanne York: Unknown Heirs of Jo Suzanne York)(Mary Martin, deceased)(Heirs of Mary Martin: James Martin, Teresa M. Simmons, and Uknown Heirs of Mary Martin)(Ina Y. Coward, deceased)(Heirs of Ina Y. Coward: Brenda C. Grose and Unknown Heirs of Ina Y. Coward)(Frances Pauline Y. Wright, deceased)(Heirs of Frances Pauline Y. Wright: Melissa W. Schwent, James

AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 19 SP 202

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Jacob Lee Whitehead and Kristy Jones Whitehead (PRESENT RECORD OWNER(S): Jacob L. Whitehead) to Hutchens, Senter, Kellam & Pettit, PA, d/b/a Hutchens Law Firm, Trustee(s), dated the 29th day of December, 2017, and recorded in Book 2577, Page 3429, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on December 31, 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 de-

NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 18 SP 435

Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust made by Peggy C. Porter and Hubert E. Porter, (Peggy C. Porter, deceased) to Kirk Smith, Trustee(s), dated the 31st day of January, 2007, and recorded in Book RE2011, Page 368, and Modification in Book 2458, Page 109, and Modification in Book 2240, Page 813, in Randolph County Registry, North Carolina, default having been made in the payment of the note thereby secured by the said Deed of Trust and the undersigned, Substitute Trustee Services, Inc. having been substituted as Trustee in said Deed of Trust by an instrument duly recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Randolph County, North Carolina and the holder of the note evidencing said indebtedness having directed that the Deed of Trust be foreclosed, the undersigned Substitute Trustee will offer for sale at the courthouse door in the City of Asheboro, Randolph County, North Carolina, or the customary location designated for foreclosure sales, at 1:30 PM on December 31, 2019 and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the fol-

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,

BEING ALL of Lots Nos. 8, 9 and 10 of the T.A. Wrenn Subdivision as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 299, Randolph County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located

scribed as follows: Beginning at a new iron rod in the Lonnie King Estate line, said iron rod being located North 37 degrees 47 minutes West 530.74 from an existing iron pin at post; running thence from said beginning corner along a new line North 04 degrees 38 minutes East 713.59 feet to a nail and cap in the center line of Secondary Road # 1 127; thence along the center line of said road the following courses and distances; South 81 degrees 23 minutes West 100.34 feet; South 84 degrees 28 minutes West 70.72 feet; South 88 degrees 36 minutes West 83.22 feet; South 86 degrees 34 minutes East 67.32 feet; and South 82 degrees 02 minutes West 84.51 feet to a nail and cap in the center of said road; thence along a new line South 08 degrees 58 minutes east passing an iron rod at 31.69 feet, a total of 702.45 feet to a new iron rod in the Lonnie King Estate line; thence along said line South 87 degrees 47 minutes East 237.17 feet to a new iron rod, the place and point of Beginning, containing 5.056 acres, more or less, and being according to an unrecorded survey by Roger Clarence Cagle, Registered Surveyor, June 8, 1976. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 1849 Burney Road, Asheboro, North Carolina.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the

lowing real estate situated in the County of Randolph, North Carolina, and being more particularly described as follows: Being Lot No. 7, Property of S&H Developers, Plat Book 29, Page 55, Randolph County Registry. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 3051 Builders Drive, Thomasville, North Carolina.

Parcel ID Number: 6796218056 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,

Fayetteville, NC 28314 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Rosaisela Gallocasteneda.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all

beginning and along the right-of-way line of N.C.S.R. 1434 North 08 degrees 31 minutes 06 seconds East 20.00 feet to a point; thence leaving said right-of-way line South 81 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds East 471.70 feet to a point in the western property line of the above described parcel of land; thence along western property line South 05 degrees 34 minutes 08 seconds West 20.03 feet to a set iron stake; the southwest corner of the said above described parcel of land; thence North 81 degrees 32 minutes 24 seconds West 472.73 feet to a point in the eastern right-of-way line of N.C.S.R. 1434; the point of beginning. Together with improvements located thereon; said property being located at 2566 Belgrade Swansboro Road, Maysville, North Carolina.

Being the same property conveyed by fee simple Deed from Mildred C. Dickerson, widow to Joseph J. Oakes and Gina D. Oakes recorded on 12/03/1987 in Book 858, Page 838 in Onslow County Records, State of NC. Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on,

The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Christopher Clayton Myers.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING.

remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

10130 Perimeter Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

Parkway,

Suite

400

19-106388 Posted: __________________ By: __________________

The date of this Notice is December 9, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee

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

Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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: 1286725 (FC.FAY)

19-106018 Posted: __________________ By: __________________

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

The date of this Notice is December 11, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway,

Suite

400

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

at 3113 Cedar Falls Road, Franklinville, North Carolina.

There is excepted from the above described parcel a tract containing 0.81 acres conveyed to Virginia M. Highfill in 1975, by deed recorded in Book 1072, Page 712, Randolph County Registry, and a tract containing 0.084 acres conveyed and recorded in Book 1165, Page 94, Randolph County Registry.

Trustee may, in the Trustee’s sole discretion, delay the sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

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sale for up to one hour as provided in NCGS §45-21.23.

Should the property be purchased by a third party, that party must pay the excise tax, as well as the court costs of Forty-Five Cents ($0.45) per One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) required by NCGS §7A-308(a)(1).

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust/security agreement, or both, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either the Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

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

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

default at the time the tenant provides the notice of termination. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28311 Phone No: (910) 864-3068 https://sales.hutchenslawfirm.com Case No: 1278212 (FC.FAY)

environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale, and any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed.

Also, this property is being sold subject to all taxes, special assessments, and prior liens or prior encumbrances of record and any recorded releases. Said property is also being sold subject to applicable Federal and State laws.

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

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

Additional Notice for Residential Property with Less

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

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

SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE c/o Hutchens Law Firm LLP P.O. Box 1028 4317 Ramsey Street

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TAKE NOTICE RANDOLPH IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION RANDOLPH COUNTY 19SP128 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JOANN CAMPBELL PAYNE DATED JULY 10, 2002 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 1773 AT PAGE 10 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 16, 2010 AT BOOK 2212, PAGE 1208 IN THE RANDOLPH COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE

Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00PM on January 2, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Randolph County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Joann Campbell Payne, dated July 10, 2002 to secure the original principal amount of $55,000.00, and recorded in Book 1773 at Page 10 of the Randolph County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property:

STANLY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION STANLY COUNTY 19SP118 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY LIZZIE MAE MILLER AND ROGER EUGENE HATHCOCK DATED OCTOBER 2, 2003 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 961 AT PAGE 535 IN THE STANLY COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein

UNION IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION UNION COUNTY 19SP639 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CAROLYN E. NUNEZ DATED MARCH 22, 2013 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 5964 AT PAGE 487 AND CORRECTED BY AFFIDAVIT RECORDED JULY 2, 2018 IN BOOK 7188, PAGE 58 IN THE UNION COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority con-

WAKE 19 SP 1046 AMENDED NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE NORTH CAROLINA, WAKE COUNTY Under and by virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed by Latoya M. Simpson to Jackie Miller, Trustee(s), which was dated March 31, 2009 and recorded on April 1, 2009 in Book 013462 at Page 02184, Wake County Registry, North Carolina.

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

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 19SP2704 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY CRYSTAL KIDD AND THOMAS KIDD DATED JULY 26, 2017 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 16863 AT PAGE 1397 IN THE WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and hold-

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 19sp2513 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY JONATHAN C. WALTON AND JUSTINE BROOKS WALTON DATED OCTOBER 12, 2009 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 13741 AT PAGE 1942 IN THE WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for

IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE OF NORTH CAROLINA SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION WAKE COUNTY 19SP2053 IN THE MATTER OF THE FORECLOSURE OF A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED BY QUINTIN MURPHY DATED NOVEMBER 5, 2004 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 11092 AT PAGE 2449 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED MAY 9, 2018 IN BOOK 17121, PAGE 595 IN THE WAKE COUNTY PUBLIC REGISTRY, NORTH CAROLINA NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power and authority contained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will ex-

19 SP 1329 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 Delores Leggett McLeod and Walter Emmett McLeod to Debra W. Still, Trustee(s), which was dated April 29, 1994 and recorded on May 2, 1994 in Book 6113 at Page 160 and rerecorded/modified/ corrected on June 20, 1994 in Book 6175, Page 485, 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 Decem-

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contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 12:00PM on January 2, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Stanly County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Lizzie Mae Miller and Roger Eugene Hathcock, dated October 2, 2003 to secure the original principal amount of $27,792.09, and recorded in Book 961 at Page 535 of the Stanly County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 116 Young St, Norwood, NC 28128 Tax Parcel ID: 6563-01-48-9079 Present Record Owners: Lizzie Mae Miller and Roger Eugene Hathcock

tained in the above-referenced deed of trust and because of default in the payment of the secured indebtedness and failure to perform the stipulation and agreements therein contained and, pursuant to demand of the owner and holder of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 2:00PM on January 2, 2020 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Union County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Carolyn E. Nunez, dated March 22, 2013 to secure the original principal amount of $186,558.00, and recorded in Book 5964 at Page 487 of the Union County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 1609 dale Ct, Monroe, NC 28110 Tax Parcel ID:

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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 January 3, 2020 at 10:00AM, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following described property situated in Wake County, North Carolina, to wit: BEING all of Lot 218 Chastain Subdivision, Phase Five as shown on map recorded in Book 2001, Page 1128, Wake County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 3324 Marcony Way, 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

er of the secured debt, the undersigned substitute trustee will expose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:00AM on December 27, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Wake County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Crystal Kidd and Thomas Kidd, dated July 26, 2017 to secure the original principal amount of $95,747.00, and recorded in Book 16863 at Page 1397 of the Wake County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 4817 Long Green Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Tax Parcel ID: 0094742 Present Record Owners: Crystal Kidd

cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:00AM on December 27, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Wake County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Jonathan C. Walton and Justine Brooks Walton, dated October 12, 2009 to secure the original principal amount of $233,007.00, and recorded in Book 13741 at Page 1942 of the Wake County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 10716 Marthas Way, Raleigh, NC 27615 Tax Parcel ID: 0128666 Present Record Owners: Jonathan C. Walton and Brooks Walton And Being more commonly known as: 10716 Marthas

pose for sale at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the usual place of sale at the county courthouse of said county at 11:00AM on December 30, 2019 the following described real estate and any other improvements which may be situated thereon, in Wake County, North Carolina, and being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust executed Quintin Murphy, dated November 5, 2004 to secure the original principal amount of $142,871.00, and recorded in Book 11092 at Page 2449 of the Wake County Public Registry. The terms of the said Deed of Trust may be modified by other instruments appearing in the public record. Additional identifying information regarding the collateral property is below and is believed to be accurate, but no representation or warranty is intended.

Address of property: 1306 Southgate Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610 Tax Parcel ID: 0310657 Present Record Owners: Quintin Murphy and Candra D. Murphy And Being more commonly known as: 1306 Southgate

ber 27, 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 Lots 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, and 122 Colonial Heights Subdivision as shown on map recorded in Book of Maps 1957, Page 20, Wake County Registry.

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

Said property is commonly known as 1026 East Woodcrest Drive, 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.

Trinity, NC 27370 Tax Parcel ID: 7718006065 Present Record Owners: James Payne, Jr. and Joan V. Payne

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And Being more commonly known as: 5273 Darr Rd, Trinity, NC 27370 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are James H. Payne, Jr. and Joan V. Payne.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising

And Being more commonly known as: 116 Young St, Norwood, NC 28128 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Lizzie Mae Miller and Roger Eugene Hathcock.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale

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And Being more commonly known as: 1609 Erindale Ct, Monroe, NC 28110 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Carolyn E. Nunez.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments

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 Latoya M. Simpson.

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

And Being more commonly known as: 4817 Long Green Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Crystal Kidd.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the

Way, Raleigh, NC 27615 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Jonathan C. Walton and Brooks Walton.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in

Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610 The record owner(s) of the property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds, is/are Quintin Murphy and Candra D. Murphy.

The property to be offered pursuant to this notice of sale is being offered for sale, transfer and conveyance “AS IS, WHERE IS.” Neither the Trustee nor the holder of the note secured by the deed of trust, being foreclosed, nor the officers, directors, attorneys, employees, agents or authorized representative of either Trustee or the holder of the note make any representation or warranty relating to the title or any physical, environmental, health or safety conditions existing in, on, at or relating to the property being offered for sale. Any and all responsibilities or liabilities arising out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in

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 Delores Leggett McLeod and husband Walter Emmett McLeod.

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

out of or in any way relating to any such condition expressly are disclaimed. This sale is made subject to all prior liens and encumbrances, and unpaid taxes and assessments including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on

will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

The date of this Notice is December 11, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 16-083530 Posted: __________________ By: __________________

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-106542 Posted: __________________ By: __________________

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

The date of this Notice is December 10, 2019.

including but not limited to any transfer tax associated with the foreclosure. A deposit of five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least

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.

amount of the bid or seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), whichever is greater, is required and must be tendered in the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR LEASEHOLD TENANTS: If you are a tenant residing in the property, be advised that an Order for Possession of the property may be issued in favor of the purchaser. Also, if your lease began or was renewed on or after October 1, 2007, be advised that you may terminate the rental agreement upon written notice to the landlord, to be effective on a date stated in the notice that is at least 10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date con-

the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

the form of certified funds at the time of the sale. This sale will be held open ten days for upset bids as required by law.

Following the expiration of the statutory upset period, all remaining amounts are IMMEDIATELY DUE AND OWING. Failure to remit funds in a timely manner will result in a Declaration of Default and any deposit will be frozen pending the outcome of any re-sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Substitute Trustee or the attorney of any of the foregoing.

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

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

10 days, but no more than 90 days, after the sale date contained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

For additional information, please see Auction.com.

The date of this Notice is December 11, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Suite Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-103769 Posted: __________________ By: __________________

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Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC Substitute Trustee Brock & Scott, PLLC Attorneys for Trustee Services of Carolina, LLC 5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 10-36341-FC03

tained in the notice of sale, provided that the mortgagor has not cured the default at the time notice of termination is provided. You may be liable for rent due under the agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

The date of this Notice is December 6, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 19-107863 Posted: __________________ By: __________________

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prorated to the effective date of the termination.

For additional information, please see Auction.com.

The date of this Notice is December 6, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107

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prorated to the effective date of the termination.

For additional information, please see Auction.com.

The date of this Notice is December 6, 2019.

Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells Substitute Trustee 10130 Perimeter Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28216 (704) 333-8107 05-76913 Posted: __________________ By: __________________

5431 Oleander Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28403 PHONE: (910) 392-4988 FAX: (910) 392-8587 File No.: 11-17321-FC07

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