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Chatham County’s unemployment drops slightly The county’s unemployment rate decreased for the month of September, both from the previous month and from the same time period last year. Stanly’s 2.8% unemployment rate for September — 9th lowest across all 100 NC counties — was down 0.2% from a year ago, and 0.3% from the prior month. That translates to an estimated 1,074 of the county’s 38,789-strong total workforce being unemployed during the month. The unemployment rates, which are not seasonally adjusted for hiring trends like farming or holidays, decreased in 98 of North Carolina’s counties in September 2023 and increased in two. Scotland County had the highest unemployment rate at 5.6% while Swain and Buncombe Counties each had the lowest at 2.5%. The number of workers employed statewide increased in September by 53,039 to 5,134,777, while those unemployed decreased by 18,714 to 170,391. Since September 2022, the number of workers employed statewide increased by 142,319, while those unemployed decreased by 7,967. The county-level unemployment rates were released Nov. 1.
Randolph County approves Veterans Treatment Court Project Randolph County is adopting the Veterans Treatment Court Project as an alternative to incarceration for veterans who run afoul of the law. The program is designed to help military vets and service members who end up in court due to substance use, mental health disorders or trauma. The five-phase, 16 to 24-month program provides eligible vets with access to resources and treatments tailored to their needs. The process includes assessments of substance abuse, mental health, and housing needs, followed by a comprehensive case management plan. Participants will be required to make bi-weekly court appearances, meet with coordinators, and submit to random urine drug screens.
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Leaving it all on the field Northwood junior Isaiah Blair secures a catch while a pair of Louisburg defenders go flying. Blair had two touchdowns for the Chargers, but it wasn’t enough. Northwood fell to Louisburg 46-43 in a season-ending playoff loss.
Wolfspeed reports investment losses, focuses on new Siler City plant U.S. FOREST SERVICE HANDOUT
The Collett Ridge Fire burns in the mountains a few miles south of Andrews.
Officials in North Carolina declare state of emergency as wildfires burn hundreds of acres The Associated Press HE N DER SON V IL L E — Officials have declared a state of emergency in a western North Carolina community where a wildfire has burned hundreds of acres, some structures and now is threatening dozens of homes. Crews are fighting several separate blazes in forested areas of Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky as wide swaths of those states face moderate to severe drought condition s and warmer than normal temperatures. The 431-acre (174-hectare) fire in Henderson County, North Carolina, has destroyed two homes, a cabin and an outbuilding, county officials said in a social media post Sunday that declared a state of emergency. Officials have identified 75 other structures that are threatened and said fire departments are focusing on structure protection while North Carolina Forest Services is focusing on putting in fire lines. Meanwhile, crews are fighting a blaze in Cherokee County that has grown to more than 2,100 acres (850 hectares), but is not threatening structures, the U.S. Forest Service said. The North Carolina For-
est Service issued a burn ban Sunday for 14 counties in the western part of the state due to hazardous forest fire conditions and said it would stay in effect until further notice. “Several counties in Western North Carolina are currently in a severe drought, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions. Because dry conditions are expected to continue this burn ban is necessary to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading quickly,” the statement said. In Virginia, the state Department of Forestry said a wildfire near Madison County has led officials to encourage some residents to evacuate as crews work to stop the blaze from spreading. That fire had burned nearly 2,500 acres (1,012 hectares) on Sunday, but no structures have been affected and firefighters were installing additional fire lines to maintain that, the agency said. In eastern Kentucky, where conditions were also dry, the top official in Harlan County issued a burn ban and a state of emergency on Sunday, saying there had been six forest fires in the last three days “that has caused a significant strain on See FIRES, page A10
Company is optimistic about the future of its Siler City semiconductor operation By Cooper Metts For Chatham News & Record SILER CITY — Wolfspeed disclosed a net loss of $402.7 million in its first-quarter earnings report for the 2024 fiscal year, despite substantial investments and state incentives aimed at expanding its semiconductor
manufacturing presence in Siler City. North Carolina has extended a state appropriation and a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) to Wolfspeed, potentially worth a combined $133.6 million, with $57.5 million guaranteed. These incentives were offered to encourage the company to establish its manufacturing plant in the area. Wolfspeed recently began hiring for the 1,800 Siler City plant See WOLFSPEED, page A10
Film on Wilmington Massacre sheds light on forgotten history “In the Pines” uses historical fiction to explore the events and impact of the 1898 racial conflict By Ashley White For Chatham News & Record ASHEBORO — The John Locke Foundation held a screening of “In the Pines,” a short film about the Wilmington Massacre of 1898, at the Asheboro Public Library on November 2. Directed by Dugan Bridges, “In the Pines” is a piece of historical fiction following Scarlett Manning, played by Pandora Broadwater, as she shares her memories of the events leading up to the massacre. The younger Scarlett, portrayed by Amara Ayler, navigates the challenges of the time with her friends Ashleigh, played by Corrinne Mica, and Ashleigh’s love interest, Sam, played by John Potvin. The film provides a narrative framework for understanding the often-overlooked Wilmington Massacre. “The purpose was not to be a historical documentary,” explained Greg de Deugd, the creative director of the John Locke Foundation. “It was to get people
interested.” In 1898, Wilmington, N.C., had a racially integrated government, with several black men in office. But following a White Supremacist propaganda campaign, the Democratic Party orchestrated the only successful coup d’état in U.S. history. On November 10, 1898, they killed numerous black citizens and officials, seizing control of what was then North Carolina’s largest city. The exact death toll remains uncertain, with estimates ranging from 60 to 250. Potvin, who portrays Sam, emphasized the importance of recognizing these historical events: “It’s an important part of American history, and too often these stories get swept under the rug for no good reason. So to help shine a light on these events, it became See “IN THE PINES”, page A2
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November 12-15, 2023 Pastor Bill Britt will be bringing the morning and evening messages. Sunday Morning, Nov. 12: Early Service - 8:45 a.m. Late Service - 11:00 a.m. Sunday - Wednesday Evenings, Nov 12-15: 7:00 p.m Emmaus Baptist Church 2430 Silk Hope Gum Springs Rd. Pittsboro, NC 27312 Ph.: 919-542-4974
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HOUSE OF PRAYER FELLOWSHIP CHURCH The House of Prayer Fellowship Church, 549 Horton Road in Goldston NC, will be having our annual Rainbow Tea on Saturday, November 11th at 12 noon. There will be games, prizes, and food. You can wear any color in the rainbow. The pastor is Annie C. Glover. Come on out and help us celebrate!
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about having a responsibility to bring this history forward.” The John Locke Foundation, a nonprofit think tank, strives to promote truth, freedom, and the future of North Carolina, including raising awareness of the state’s history. Through initiatives like the North Carolina History Project and productions like “In the Pines,” the foundation seeks to educate and engage the public. The Asheboro community gathered to view the film and discuss the historical significance of the 1898 events. De Deugd and Dr. Troy Kickler, Senior Fellow and Managing Director of the John Locke Foundation, introduced the film and facilitated a Q&A session afterward. De Deugd noted, “It’s a fictional story, but it’s an honest story.” The 19-minute film has received significant recognition, earning more than 10 awards at film festivals across the nation and globally, including Best Short Drama and Best Period Film. For additional details, visit inthepinesfilm.com.
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x The Siler City Lion’s Club meeting for November at Dry Dock Seafood Restaurant 408 2nd Avenue will be the 14th and 28th at 6 p.m. Join the Siler City Lion’s Club. Come see how you can make a difference in the world and local community. We meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Dry Dock Seafood. Together we serve. x The Siler City Lion’s Club will be having a Food Drive November 11th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Piggly Wiggly 600 W. Raleigh Street. Donations to benefit the West Chatham Food Pantry. Come support your community and The Siler City Lion’s Club.
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x The Chatham Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet on Thursday, November 9th, at 7 pm at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center, 1192 US 64 W Business, Pittsboro (west side entrance) in the conference room. All meetings are open to the public. To be added to the agenda or for more information, please call (919) 545-8440.
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In recognition of Veterans Day in November, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Service: When Women Come Marching Home (2012). This program is free and open to the public. WHEN: Thursday, November 9 – Thursday, November 16, 2023 WHERE: Virtual Program (see registration details below) WHO: Women make up 15 percent of today’s U.S. military. That number is expected to double in 10 years. Service highlights the resourcefulness of seven amazing women who represent the first wave of mothers, daughters, and sisters returning home from the frontless wars of Iraq and Afghanistan. Portraying the courage of women veterans as they transition from active duty to their civilian lives, this powerful film describes the horrific traumas they have faced, the inadequate care they often receive on return, and the large and small accomplishments they work mightily to achieve. Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning Thursday, November 9, by visiting: https://www. wmm.com/servicewatch-page-chathamcommunity-library. x Ceremony by the American Legion on Veteran’s Day Come join us and show your patriotism on Veteren’s Day, Saturday, November 11th, 2023, for a short ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial in Bray Park-Siler City, NC at 11:00am sharp. Taps will be played and Pastor Rick Haug from the Journey Church, Siler City will be saying a prayer.
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Seventh annual “Salute to Veterans” honors service members Chatham County Aging Services THE FLAG SAT in its triangular fold, adorned with only 48 stars. But through the decades, it has told the story of a family that ultimately settled in Chatham County and answered the call to serve. Chatham County Aging Services held its 7th annual “Salute to Veterans” event Nov. 3 at Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Kathryn Walters, the manager of the Siler City Center for Active Living, shared the story of multiple generations of her family who served in the Army in one capacity or another. There was her grandfather, Holland Ray “Buck” Dixon, who graduated high school and immediately moved to enlist during the height of World War II. His journey started at Fort Bragg in November of 1942 as a private and by 1943, he was in North Africa awaiting uniform inspection by none other than Gen. George S. Patton. “He lied about his age so he
could get over there and do what he felt like was his part,” Walters said. At one point, Walters’ great grandparents inexplicably had all four of her sons in combat. But Holland Ray Dixon was wounded in Italy in December of 1944. He returned stateside on a hospital ship, was redeployed by March of 1945 and was honorably discharged in 1946. His brother and Walters’ great uncle, Robert Earl, wasn’t granted that opportunity. He was killed during the Pacific Theater in 1944 and was the first to have his casket covered by that same 48-star flag. Precisely 40 years later, Dixon passed away. That development was stunning to the family, but the same flag that was on the casket of his brother was used once more. During Vietnam, the military needed dentists in the field. However, before Dr. Paul Leonard Powell Jr. started a distinguished career in Siler City dentistry, the father of Walters served in Thailand as what was referred to as a “draft-induced volunteer.” He fin-
ished his North Carolina dentistry boards in 1970 and went into the Army. Powell was subject to similar basic training over a six-week period and learned how to perform his dental procedures with increased expediency. If a base was ever attacked, the medics would be deployed to the front lines and the dentists would be tasked with performing life-saving procedures at the base. After being discharged in September 1972, Powell brought his immediate family to Siler City, which was halfway between Gastonia and Whiteville as a central location to visit family in both areas. Powell passed away unexpectedly in April 2019. That same 48star flag that sat at a table during “Salute to Veterans” was again used to cover the casket, marking the third time a service member in Walters’ family had been honored in that way. “I’m very humbled by the service that people give our country,” Walters said. “Especially the separation. They basically put their whole lives on hold to go and
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Kay Maddox, originally of Hope, Arkansas and now living in Pittsboro, displays the portraits of father James Nolan Huckabee, husband Joseph Eugene Maddox Jr. and son Joseph Eugene Maddox III during “Salute to Veterans” Nov. 3 at Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. serve us. The families hold things together while they’re gone, and I’m amazed that people volunteer to do that.” Kay Maddox would know a thing or two about holding things together. Originally from Hope, Arkansas but now settled in Pittsboro, Maddox has seen her own son, Joseph Eugene Maddox III, sent into combat as a veteran of the Persian Gulf War. Her husband, Joseph Eugene Maddox Jr., served at the height of Cuban Missile Crisis before the pair were married. Additionally, Maddox’s father, James Nolan Huckabee, was in the Army. All three family members were present at “Salute to Veterans” with portraits. Joseph Eugene Maddox Jr. died within the past year. She brought the photos to the event so that they may be recognized for their service. “That’s why I brought the pictures,” she said. “I’m so proud of them.” The Cuban Missile Crisis brought with it harrowing times, with high-stakes saber rattling bringing the world to the brink of nuclear war. Maddox recalled the constant states of readiness at the time. “They were on the end of the runway ready to take off. They were fueled and they had bombs on them. They had men there all the time to make sure they were fully fueled and ready to go. You do what you’re told to do. That was a process that could have been bad. All he said was that no one knows how close it came. That’s all he ever said about it.” Liz Lahti, the manager of
“He lied about his age so he could get over there and do what he felt like was his part.” Kathryn Walters, Manager, Siler City Center for Active Living the Pittsboro Center for Active Living, has an extensive family military background in her own right. Her father was a retired Air Force colonel and her brother served on nuclear submarines. Her mother lived in Denmark during World War II at the height of German occupation. “I still get teary-eyed when I see veterans in parades,” Lahti said. “I’m so grateful for their sacrifice, and I want children today to understand the price that was paid for their freedom.” The next generation was represented by a combination of Chatham Central High School seniors and recent graduates, who presented “Global Regional and Local Impacts of D-Day and World War II.” The presentation was part of Amy King’s American History II class. Members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard presented colors, performed the national anthem and played “Taps.” Jimmy Lewis is the grants and communications specialist for Chatham County Aging Services.
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OPINION Neal Robbins, publisher | Frank Hill, senior opinion editor VISUAL VOICES
COLUMN | ANDREW TAYLOR-TROUTMAN
Open letter to those impersonating clergy and other religious leaders For here is the deeper truth: we are all in need.
DEAR ONE, Your scam is to create a fake email, pretend to be me (or one of my colleagues), then ask parishioners to purchase gift or credit cards. They are supposed to send pictures of these cards to you, keeping everything a secret. This is ridiculous. People would ever agree to do this … Except if they really believed you were their pastor. You know they trust their clergy, rabbis and imams. You know these faithful folks are willing to give their money to religious institutions for the higher good. You take advantage of this trust and faith. You are preying upon people. How could you be so cruel? Maybe it’s just about the money. But I wonder if some of you were hurt by the church or someone in religious leadership. Lord knows, we all make mistakes, and there have been plenty of scandals, deceptions, liars and thieves in organized religion — wolves pretending to be shepherds. Maybe this scam is your way of striking back. Judge not, said an ancient rabbi, unless you want to be judged. The truth is that, if you needed money, I would try and
help you. I would work to find funds for your groceries, electric bills or rent. The same rabbi insisted that, if you have two coats, give the second one away. Currently, my church is partnering with many others for a winter clothing drive. We want to help folks. For here is the deeper truth: we are all in need. Some have more resources, yet we all need support, community and love. Whatever the reasons for your scam, I beg you to stop. I would like to convince you to change your ways not under the threat of prosecution, but rather with the promise of assistance. If you would only send me a real email, I’d respond with kindness. There’s a story in Zen Buddhism that comes to mind. There was once an old monk who lived alone in a simple hut. A thief broke inside late one night. The monk surprised the robber by willingly giving him the coat off his back! But then the thief ran away into the night. The monk watched him disappear into the darkness and looked up at the night sky. “How I wish he would have stayed,” the monk sighed, “we could have shared this beautiful moon.”
EDITORIAL | BOB WACHS
The folks who served still make a difference The difference is Veterans Day honors those who took off the uniform while Memorial Day is for those who never got the chance to do so.
LET ME GO AHEAD and state the obvious here, especially to long-time readers of this column (if there are any) and to folks who know me: I’m a dinosaur. Out of date even. Passed by a world seemingly gone mad in a big hurry and in a hurry to be even more so. By that I mean I’ve had more than a few birthdays (thank the Lord) but I don’t do technology well and I stand and sometimes even sit in amazement at what’s going on around me locally, nationally and in the world. I do understand that nothing stays the same – my waistline, the amount of hair on the heads of some folks, things done – or not – by the people in DC and the list goes on. As a student and lover of history and an amateur historian of sorts, I realize politics and greed and other human strengths and vices have all played a role through the years at getting us where we are today. But yet, I wonder why it has to be that way. Perhaps the failings are attitude and understanding and obviously, mine lies most fully with me; I have been known to be a bit slow on the uptake at times, even to the point of being sort of naïve. Deep down, I’m convinced the shortcomings go back to the common mama and daddy we all have – you know, Adam and Eve. Basically, their problem and the one they implanted into our DNA was they didn’t believe what God said. So, when I see at the same time the good on the one hand and the chaos on the other, I become even more confused that I was in 1966 when Mrs. Johnston was attempting to explain the finer points of calculus to my struggling high school mind. All of this soul-searching has come about because I went to a Veterans (not veterans’ or veteran’s) Day program at Bennett School on Monday. It’s a recognized federal holiday, meaning many businesses, agencies, even schools take a day off. The program featured the student body, faculty and staff with lots of music, readings and so forth. Thankfully, there were no professional politicians present. A school employee told me there were only three such celebrations in our fair county. I haven’t checked that out but I’m not doubting her and that makes me wonder “why?” Why no nods to the men and women who served? Some veterans are the same folks whose names would be called on Memorial Day as having given their all and there is a third military recognition holiday – Armed Forces Day to honor
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those currently in uniform. The difference is Veterans Day honors those who took off the uniform while Memorial Day is for those who never got the chance to do so. And in the interest of continuing to bare my soul, it was a touching sight to see maybe a couple of dozen veterans stand on the stage for a picture. Some were still pretty lively in their step but others hobbled a bit, some needed a cane and I know of a few who would have been but just couldn’t be there because of another set of parents – Mother Nature and Father Time. And I thought all across our land there are thousands and thousands of little towns and communities and big cities where ordinary men and women gave up some of their time and youth and energy so we might continue to gather as we did Monday. And then I thought of today’s riots in the streets, burning of buildings, smash and grab thievery, racial hatred, government overreach, political intolerance often bordering on hatred. And I wondered did the vets serve so some folks could destroy our society? And, friends, it made me sad. Not the event I attended but what we’ve become as a nation. It is true many of us see the past with rose-colored glasses And the Book tells us not to pine for the old days but to look ahead. But in addition to faith in God, we’d all be better off going to a few more Veterans Day – and the other two – events. If you can find one, take it in.
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COLUMN | U.S. REP. RICHARD HUDSON
COLUMN SUSAN ESTRICH
Honoring our Veterans and Servicemembers
Our region is home to thousands of veterans, and it is my duty as their Congressman to ensure our veterans have access to the resources and benefits they deserve.
THIS VETERANS DAY, we celebrate the best our nation has to offer. We extend our respect, our admiration, and our appreciation to all who have worn the flag of our nation on their uniform. As the representative of the largest Army base in the world, my top priority is making sure our veterans, as well as our troops and their families, get the support they deserve. I was proud to support the FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which passed the House in July and fully funds veterans’ health care programs, benefits, and other critical VA programs. I am especially proud this legislation contains my amendment to bring attention to funding the Veteran Crisis Line. I have fought for years to include this necessary funding that our military community deserves, reducing the stigma around mental health, and I was proud to secure these large wins for the thousands of veterans living in our community. Earlier this year, I introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day. In North Carolina, Veterans Day is not just one day a year—it is a year-long call to action. With the suicide rate among our nation’s veterans being 2.5 times more than civilians, I’ve made it a mission to do everything I can to address this tragedy. One effort that is making a difference on a national level is Warrior Call Day, which has gathered support from dozens of veterans organizations and seven former Veterans Affairs Secretaries. I encourage folks in our community and across the country to take National Warrior Call Day as an opportunity to check in on someone they know, active-duty or veteran. I look forward to the day we get this resolution across the finish line and signed into law. The Veterans Crisis Line acts as a critical tool to help our veterans in their time of need, and the number of annual contacts received—which include calls, texts, and chats—increased 15% between 2020 and 2022. With this resolution, we are one step closer to addressing the challenges Veterans face head-on by keeping our promises made to them for their service and addressing the stigma around seeking help. If you are a veteran or know someone who needs assistance, contact the 24-hour Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 or 988 and Press 1, text 838255, or chat online at www. VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat. While we can never thank our active duty military, their families, and our veterans enough
Antisemitism in America for their service, one thing we must do is improve the quality of health care we provide them. For example, Master Sergeant Rich Stayskal, a resident of Moore County, served our country honorably and was wounded in combat. While stationed in our region, a missed cancer diagnosis changed his life. In response, I helped change federal law in 2020 so Rich and other military families who are victims of non-combat related medical malpractice while on active-duty could receive support. However, the Department of Defense has failed to implement the law properly, stealing hope from Rich Stayskal and hundreds of military families who have been harmed by medical malpractice. This year I was proud to introduce the bipartisan Healthcare Equality and Rights for our Heroes (HERO) Act to correct this wrong and give our nation’s heroes who are victims of malpractice from a DoD medical treatment facility the opportunity to take their claim to District Court. Our servicemembers should have the right and opportunity to fight for the compensation and justice they deserve, and I will not stop fighting until they get it. Our region is home to thousands of veterans, and it is my duty as their Congressman to ensure our veterans have access to the resources and benefits they deserve. Too often veterans face bureaucratic obstacles at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that hamper their access to care or benefits, and our office is here to help. If you or a veteran you know has experienced issues with the VA, please visit hudson.house.gov or call our Southern Pines district office at 910-910-1924. I continue to pray for the strength and safety of soldiers from our region who have been or will be deployed. As your Congressman, it is an honor to represent so many men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform and who bravely answered the call to defend our freedoms on the front lines. America’s servicemembers and veterans have given so much in the defense of our nation, and there are no words strong enough to express our sincere gratitude and deepest appreciation. Richard Hudson is serving his sixth term in the U.S. House and represents North Carolina’s 9th Congressional District. He currently serves as the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee and is a member of the House Republican Steering Committee.
COLUMN | BEN SHAPIRO
Understand evil or perish by its hand
Reality is ugly. Reality is unpleasant.
LAST WEEK, the Metropolitan Police in London were videotaped removing posters with pictures of hostages taken by Hamas. The posters were being removed from Cullimore Chemist in Edgware. The chemist’s CEO, Hassan Khan, recently retweeted posts branding Israel and the IDF “filthy animals” and encouraging Iran and Hezbollah to attack Israel. This naturally caused some properly earned angst. After all, the removal of such posters has become the domain of antisemites across the world. What was the police’s excuse for removing the posters? They explained, “We do not wish to limit the rights of anyone to protest or to raise awareness of the plight of those kidnapped and the terrible impact on their families. But we do have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to stop issues escalating and to avoid any further increase in community tension.” Stop the escalation. Prevent the community tension. That’s the important thing. This week, the Metropolitan Police also reportedly arrested a man for posting a video criticizing people for putting up Palestinian flags around his neighborhood. The British police didn’t touch the flags, in the name of relieving community tension. Instead, they arrested the man who wondered why Britain would import the kinds of people who would post Palestinian flags on the street poles while Hamas is holding babies hostage. Remember, the tensions must be reduced. There are two ways to reduce tension in a community. The first is to cave to those who are the most dangerous and the most radical — in this case, the Hamas supporters. Criminalize anyone who would ask just why a community in the West should be expected to contain people who support Hamas. Take them to jail for asking the question on tape. The second way to lower community tensions is to recognize that those very people who defend Hamas are a danger to your community — that
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the problem isn’t community quiescence, but the constituency of the community itself. That there can be no community with people who root for Hamas. This should be obvious. But it isn’t. It isn’t because the West simply refuses to look reality in the face. Better to arrest those who speak it than to look reality in the face. Reality is ugly. Reality is unpleasant. And reality might require you to recognize that importation of millions of people who hate the West was an awful idea, and that means should be taken to reverse that process. And so, instead, a way must be found to pretend away the threat. Blame it on Israel. Jabber about the two-state solution. Talk about Islamophobia. Whatever you do, don’t look the realities of multiculturalism’s dramatic failure directly in the face. This, of course, plays directly into the hands of Hamas. They now understand that they can say and do literally anything, and that much of the West will cover for them in order to maintain the fiction that multiculturalism works. They don’t even bother to hide the ball. Hamas officials have spent the last weeks explaining that they wish to murder every Jew, and that they wish for their own civilians to die. They say it all out loud. On camera. Repeatedly. But the West won’t look Hamas in the face because then it might have to look Hamas’ supporters in the face. And while Hamas is in Gaza, Hamas’ supporters are located in our own towns. They work in our stores. They go to our schools. They staff our press and our academic institutions. That’s too ugly and it’s too frightening. So, look away. In the name of relieving community tension. As the community dies. Ben Shapiro, 39, is a graduate of UCLA and Harvard Law School, host of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” and co-founder of Daily Wire+.
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IN SENATE TESTIMONY on Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that antisemitism was reaching “historic levels.” “In fact,” he said, “our statistics would indicate that for a group that represents only about 2.4% of the American public, they account for something like 60% of all religious-based hate crimes.” Consider this: Jewish Americans, all of 2.4% of the American population, are the targets of 60% of religious based hate. Why? Synagogues are on high alert. Jewish schools have been forced to cancel classes. Jewish homes and Jewish students have been targeted. “A mob tearing through an airport in Russia searching for Jews to lynch is terrifying, but it is equally terrifying for a student from Cornell to find on the general message boards these posts to ‘slit the throat of Jews,” Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League told CNN on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he was “sickened” by the threats aimed at Jewish students at Cornell, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled to the campus to reassure students that steps were being taken to protect them. According to the ADL, antisemitic incidents in the United States have increased 400% since the Oct. 7 massacre and will almost certainly continue to increase as Israel fights to defend itself against those who oppose its very existence. But make no mistake. The war against Hamas is not the root of the problem. Last year, the ADL tracked 3,697 antisemitic incidents in the United States, an increase of 36% over the year before, and a record that will be easily broken this year. “Jews will not replace us,” the white supremacists in Charlottesville chanted in 2017; contrary to what Donald Trump said, there were not “good people” on both sides, and while he boasted of his Jewish grandchildren, he also dined with an outspoken Jew hater and accused Jewish Americans of having dual loyalties to the United States and Israel. The far left has its own share of haters, as the recent statements from the squad and some outspoken academics (including a Cornell professor who claimed to be “exhilarated” by the massacre) have made painfully clear. The war against Hamas is taking place against a backdrop of hate and tapping into that well. And are we supposed to ignore that, to pretend that we are all reasonable people? Students were outraged when employers rescinded job offers to those who sided with the terrorists. They were angry when their names were made public. Too bad. Did they really think that free speech meant not facing the consequences of their words? Who wants to work with haters and apologists who do not share our fundamental values? Appease the haters? Why? Of course, innocent civilians will die when Israel defends itself against mass murderers. That is what happens in war. But Israel didn’t start this war. Israel gave warnings of what was to come. Can Hamas pretend it did not know that there would be consequences to its own from murdering us? Or did they simply not care? There may be no fuel for the hospitals, but Hamas still has fuel to fire their rockets toward Israel. Why do they hate us? Because we are educated? Because we are successful? Because we have power and influence and dare to use it to survive? Because we will not cower in fear, not again, not any longer. Growing up, I was surrounded by the reality of antisemitism. My Hebrew schoolteacher had a number tattooed on his arm. We read the poems and looked at the pictures done by the children in their very own concentration camp. We lived in the part of town where Jews were allowed, not in the parts where they weren’t. There were the clubs we couldn’t join because they where “restricted,” meaning no Jews allowed. There were schools with quotas to exclude and firms that wouldn’t hire us. Don’t make a stink, my mother told me, because the consequences could be too awful to ignore. For generations, for centuries, Jews were expected to take it, or else. Or else what? Or else there will be more. There is one tiny country in the world that is Jewish, and they want to destroy it. And we are supposed to ignore that, to pretend that we are all reasonable people. The Arab countries turn their backs on Palestinians, and Israel gets blamed. We must stand up to antisemitism, call it for what it is, use our power to stop it, to resist and to fight back, and to those who resent us for that, the blame is on them. Never again, my parents’ generation said. Never again is now, and now is the time to fight back. We will respect the law in fighting back, which is more than the haters do. But we must fight, and we must win.
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obituaries
Betty Gaines Stone
Aug.9th, 1929-Nov.1st, 23 Betty Gaines Stone, 94, of Siler City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Chatham Hospital in Siler City. Betty was born August 9, 1929, in Goldston, NC to John Thomas Gaines, Sr. and Mattie Hancock Gaines. The sixth of 10 children, she spent her early life in Antioch. One of the “Gaines Girls Beauty Queens”, she graduated from Goldston High School where she played on the basketball team and was a member of the Beta Club. After marriage, Betty moved to Siler City to raise her children and resided there for the remainder of her life.
Thomas Edward Foushee Oct.6th, 1959-Oct.12th, 2023
Thomas Edward Foushee, 64 of Seven Lakes North was called home to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, October 12th, 2023. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his family at First Health Hospice House. Born in Siler City, North Carolina on October 6th, 1959, to the late Clarence Thomas
She was a homemaker who was devoted to caring for her large family. Known for her delicious cooking and baking (for which she seldom followed a recipe!), Betty had a zest for life and never met a stranger. She loved to talk and make others laugh. Even at the age of 94, she was still a prankster and telling jokes to bring a smile to those around her. For many years, she and her siblings enjoyed a weekly game of Rook where “Bet” was a fierce competitor and delighted in winning any chance she got! Betty was full of energy and dedicated to walking several miles around her neighborhood every day. An avid UNC fan, she never missed an opportunity to watch a ballgame and cheer on her beloved Tar Heels. Betty was a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church for over 70 years where she taught Sunday School, served in the nursery, and sang in the choir. She was a woman of strong faith and unwavering love for the Lord. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, John Stone; siblings: Oren Gaines, Mary Lee Gaines Powers, Fred Gaines, Alton Gaines, Bill Gaines, Ella Gaines Brower, and John Gaines, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Jeanne W. Stone; and sons-in-law, Buddy
Glosson and Johnny Butts. She is survived by her husband of 75 years, Dennis Stone, and her children, Jerry Stone of Siler City, Carolyn (Keith) Campbell of North Myrtle Beach, SC; Pam Stone of Pittsboro, and Jill (Michael) Hudson of Siler City; grandchildren: Tess (Darrin) Williams of Chapel Hill, Dawn (Mike) Bowman of Siler City, Jessica (Junior) Roman of Randleman, Natalie (Jimmy) Simpson of Chapel Hill, Justin Stone of Wilmington, Caroline Butts of Morehead City, Johnathan Butts of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jake (Ashley) Hudson of Siler City, and Josh (Kelsey Roper) Hudson of Raleigh; 12 great-grandchildren; siblings: Louise (Bud) McLaughlin of Siler City and Frankie Bridges of Siler City; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Loves Creek Baptist Church in Siler City at 1pm with the funeral service following at 2pm with Reverend Kenny Black officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Loves Creek Baptist Church Smith and Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Stone family.
and Faydine Opal (Ellis) Foushee. After Graduating from Jordan Matthews High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as an engineer, a career that spanned 44 years. Tom, as he was known to all who loved him, earned a Bachelor of Engineering as well as the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3 before being honorably discharged. A proud American and true patriot, he continued to serve the U.S. Army as a TACOM Logistics Assistance Representative (LAR) until his second retirement in May of 2022. Tom was a skilled third generation craftsman and woodworker. He also loved being outdoors and spent many of his best days hunting and fishing. Tom was outstanding in every aspect of his life, including as a gifted talker. He loved nothing more than sharing a laugh or joking with the people he loved and anyone he happened to meet.
He never met a stranger and was a loyal friend to all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved sister Suzy Moody. Tom was the most adoring husband to and is survived by his equally adoring wife Marie Schofield Foushee. He was the father and advice giver to Tashe Jarusinski (Matt), Tara Foushee, Thomas E. Foushee Jr. (Michelle), stepfather to Gretchen Graves (Brandon Fender), Jason Rocker, and Tommie Lee Jones (Katie), and grandfather to 9 grandchildren. Tom is also survived by his brothers, Clarence “Peanut” Foushee and Kenny “Rat” Foushee. A celebration of his life was held at the Boles Funeral Home Chapel of Seven Lakes, 221 MacDougal Dr. West End on Saturday, Oct. 28th, 2023. Services are entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Seven Lakes.
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Edgar Dennis Stone
April 17th, 1932 – Nov. 4th, 2023 Edgar Dennis Stone, 91, a lifelong resident of Siler City, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Cambridge Hills Assisted Living in Pittsboro, NC. Dennis was born April 17, 1932, in Siler City to Frank Milton Stone and Blanche Moon Stone. As the baby of the family, Dennis was doted on by his three older sisters and paternal aunts who lived next door. He was married to the love of his life, Betty Gaines Stone, for over 75 years. At the age of 16, Dennis met Betty at a local carnival where they quickly fell in love and eloped shortly thereafter. As a true testament to his love and devotion to her, Dennis joined Betty in Heaven just three days after her passing on November 1st. Together they raised a beautiful family including five children, nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. They greatly enjoyed hosting their large family for Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Dennis’s greatest pride and joy was his family. Some of Dennis’s favorite times were spent visiting with his grandchildren and reminiscing about his family’s legacy. He delighted in sharing stories from his childhood like being the first carhop at Johnson’s Drive-In in Siler City in the 1940s. Dennis began his professional career working at the Liberty Hosiery Mill in the early 1950s where he earned a highly sought after position thanks to his
Kenneth Earl Langley April 12th, 1956-Nov.4th, 2023 Kenneth Earl Langley, 67, of Mebane, NC, passed away Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at Authora Care Hospice Home of Burlington, NC. Kenneth was born in Chatham County on April 12th, 1956, to Tommy Earl and Clara Adcock Langley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son,
persistence and motivation. Because of his hard work and productivity, he was quickly promoted. With his wife, Dennis later owned and operated several successful businesses in Siler City including E.D. Stone Furniture store, a large-scale poultry farm operation, and selling beef cattle at Carolina Stockyard. He loved the art of making a savvy deal and proudly shared stories of his profitable business ventures. Dennis and Betty enjoyed traveling around the country and were blessed to visit 49 out of 50 states. A lifelong member of Loves Creek Baptist Church in Siler City, Dennis was a man of strong faith and unwavering love for the Lord. In his later years, he watched Dr. Charles Stanley’s church broadcast each Sunday and enjoyed listening to gospel music from the Gaither Vocal Band. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, his parents; son, John Stone; siblings: Jean Stone Gaines, Mamie Stone Collins, and Polly Stone Willett; daughter-in-law, Jeanne W. Stone; and sonsin-law, Buddy Glosson and Johnny Butts. He is survived by his children, Jerry Stone of Siler City, Carolyn (Keith) Campbell of North Myrtle Beach, SC; Pam Stone of Pittsboro, and Jill (Michael) Hudson of Siler City; grandchildren: Tess (Darrin) Williams of Chapel Hill, Dawn (Mike) Bowman of Siler City, Jessica (Junior) Roman of Randleman, Natalie (Jimmy) Simpson of Chapel Hill, Justin Stone of Wilmington, Caroline Butts of Morehead City, Johnathan Butts of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jake (Ashley) Hudson of Siler City, and Josh (Kelsey Roper) Hudson of Raleigh; 12 greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Loves Creek Baptist Church in Siler City at 2pm with Reverend Kenny Black officiating. Memorials may be made to Loves Creek Baptist Church. Smith and Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Stone family.
Christopher Allen Langley. Mr. Langley loved fishing, especially trout fishing. He was a homebody and he enjoyed cooking and an avid gun collector. Kenneth is survived by his sister, Janet L. Lambert of Siler City, his niece, Molli Claire Lambert and his nephew, William Thomas Lambert. Mr. Langley is survived by one grandson, Jordan Abee. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to Authora Care Hospice Home in Burlington, NC. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Langley family. Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh. com
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Thomas (Tommy) Jackson Emerson July 10th, 1939-Nov.3rd, 2023
Thomas (Tommy) Jackson Emerson died peacefully at home on November 3, 2023. Tommy was born on July 10, 1939. He was the third son of Sheriff John W. Emerson Jr. and Nannie Maude Dunlap Emerson of Siler City, NC. Tommy lived his entire life and died on “Emerson Hill”, the home he grew up in. The home place is located on top of one of the highest hills in the area and provides magnificent views of the Uwharrie Mountain range to the west and the lights of Greensboro to the north. In recent years, he loved to point out the water towers to any visitors. He first met Anna Marsh Emerson at the youth group at First Baptist Church in 1956 and soon the captain of the football team and cheerleader began courting. Tommy married the love of his life in August of 1960. After graduating with honors from North Carolina State College in January of 1961 with a degree in Agricultural Education, he taught in public high school as a science, biology, and chemistry teacher,
then worked as a manager at CC Routh Mills in Bonlee, NC. Tommy began working for Farm Credit Association in 1967 and his career there as a successful businessman spanned 32 years. Tommy retired in 1999 as President and CEO of North Central Farm Credit Association headquartered in Greensboro, NC with branch offices in 15 Piedmont North Carolina counties. Tommy loved Chatham County and he was an active member in the community. A man of strong faith, he was a member of First Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the Board of Deacons, chairman of the Board of Trustees, and a Sunday School teacher. A few of his many community service activities included plowing and harvesting the local community garden, serving on the Wrenn scholarship committee, and as an officer in the local Ruritan civic club. Tommy was a proud mason and served as Master of the Lodge of Siler City Lodge Number 403 AF&AM. Until his final days, Tommy remained interested in political affairs. In 2000 he was elected to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners and served as Chairman and ViceChairman. Tommy was active in agri-business affairs both at county and state levels and served on the Farm Credit Bank of Columbia Benefits Committee where he helped monitor pension and other benefits for retirees. In 2008, Tommy was appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to serve on the Board of North Carolina Agricultural Finance Authority. North Carolina governors have reserved their highest
honor, The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award, for persons who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments. In January of 2013, Tommy was presented with this honor by Governor Perdue. More than any other achievement in his life, Tommy loved his family. He was a loyal husband, loving father, and always a man of his word. He loved all animals, especially horses, cows, donkeys, and dogs. Tommy saw the world as a mission field and never failed to help someone in need. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Dunlap Emerson. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anna Marsh Emerson; four children, Dr. Grace Emerson Terrell (Tim) of High Point, NC, Thomas Jackson Emerson, Jr. (Pam) of Fancy Gap, Virginia, Pam Emerson Zich (Ron) of Siler City, NC, and Melody Leigh Emerson of High Point, NC; a brother, John Hudson Emerson of Cary, NC; seven grandchildren Katy (Mike), Jimi (Savanna), Robyn (Sid), Tommy, Ronnie, Amanda, and Emerson; a great-granddaughter Gabby; several nieces and nephews; and too many friends to name. His service will be held on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023, at 11 o’clock at First Baptist Church in Siler City, NC by the Rev. Allen Admire. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Roof Repair Fund, 314 N 2nd Avenue, Siler City, NC 27344.
IN MEMORY JOHNNIE RAY ANDREWS FEB.19TH, 1954-NOV.1ST, 2023 Johnnie Ray Andrews, age 69, of Chapel Hill, NC died Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his home. Mr. Andrews was born in Chatham County on February 19, 1954, to the late John Andrews and Mary (Jewel) Tripp Andrews. He was also preceded in death by his brother David Andrews on March 2, 2016. He has many surviving relatives and friends, many of the Merritt’s Chapel community where he lived. The family will receive friends, Monday, November 6, 2023, from 11:00AM to 11:50AM at Merritts Chapel Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 12:00PM with Pastor Ellen McCubbin presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Johnnie Ray’s memory to Merritts Chapel Methodist Church Cemetery Fund 1090 Farrington Point Road Chapel Hill, NC 27517 EDWARD LEE BOWLING MAY 22ND, 1933-NOV.2ND, 2023 Edward Lee Bowling, age 90, of Broadway, passed away on Thursday (11/2/2023) at Parkview Retirement Center in Sanford. He was born on May 22, 1933, son of the late Walter Lee Bowling and Ilene Sloan Bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents, and wife Joan Langston Bowling. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Surviving are his daughters, Lisa Bowling Wishart and husband Frank of Broadway, NC and Laura Bowling Gay and husband P.J. of Pawleys Island, SC. Brothers, Bill Bowling and wife Pat of New Port News, VA and James Bowling and wife LaVerne of Sanford, NC. Grandchildren, Shelby Davis, Callie Davis, Frank E. Wishart and Robert Wishart and wife Emily. Special nieces, Donna Yacout, Susie Kerchen and nephew, Duncan McPhail. JOAN HEINLY BERNER NOV.3RD, 1936-NOV.3RD, 2023 Joan Heinly Berner, age 87, of Pittsboro, died Friday, November 3, 2023, at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice House in Pittsboro. Joan was born in West Reading, Pennsylvania on November 3, 1936, to the late Edmund J. Heinly and Florence Gladys Risk Heinly. Surviving relatives include her husband George Franklin Berner, two daughters, Cynthia Berner Williams and husband Stephen of Sterling, Virginia, Susan Berner Maloy and husband Travis of Durham, North Carolina, and four grandchildren, Rachel Hurrell, Ryan Williams, Jenna Maloy, and Adam Maloy. Joan led a life full of love and devotion to her husband and family. She taught us all to love unconditionally, appreciate the simple things in life, and she brought light to us all with her big beautiful smile every day. Her memories will live on in our hearts forever. Service details will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made in Joan’s memory to please send a donation by check made payable to “UNC Health Foundation” and note UNC Hospice in the memo line. Mail to: UNC Health Foundation, 123 W. Franklin St. Suite 510, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. GUY ELLINGTON, JR. NOV.3RD, 2023 Guy Ellington, Jr. 83, went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 3, 2023, surrounded by his wife, love, and prayer. He was a devoted husband, son, father, and Poppie, who worked at Boling Chair Furniture for 42 years. Some of his beautiful furniture is still in use and cherished by family. He was a member of Bethlehem Wesleyan Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy, and Lottie Ellington. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Phyllis Crutchfield Ellington; his children, Jeff (Jeannie) and Penny; two grandchildren, Ashley (Michael) and Joshua (Sydney); two step-grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; four step-great-great-grandchildren and many very special
and close friends and neighbors. The graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Bethlehem Wesleyan Church, 9468 Snow Camp Rd., Snow Camp, NC with Rev. Donald Southern and Pastor Roger Coburn presiding. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Bethlehem Wesleyan Church cemetery fund, c/o Vicky Cheek, 1251 Major Hill Rd., Snow Camp, NC 27349. BRUCE TUPPER JUNE 5TH, 1947 – NOV.2ND, 2023 Bruce Preston Tupper, 76 passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2023, in Pittsboro, North Carolina at his home. Beloved husband, father and grandfather Bruce was born on June 5, 1947, in Quincy, Mass. Bruce grew up in Manchester, CT and raised his children in Old Saybrook, CT and then retired to North Carolina to be closer to his grandchildren. He was the son of the late Bion (Bud) and Phyllis Tupper and the husband of the late Eileen Flanagan Tupper. Bruce is survived by his three loving children, Kelly and her significant other Gary, David and his wife Jade, and Dennis, his brother Michael Tupper and wife Donna, his sister in law Ann Tupper and his five adoring grandchildren Mariah, Mackenzie, Simon, Alexia, and Penelope. He also leaves behind several loving nieces and nephews. Bruce was preceded by his brothers Dave and Ernie Tupper. Bruce proudly served his country in the Air Force. Bruce was a dedicated coach of Youth Football in Old Saybrook where he mentored and inspired young athletes. Bruce also had a passion for hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature, particularly walking in the woods. Most of all, he cherished the moments spent with his grandchildren and his loyal companion, his dog Seamus. Bruce or “Pops” as he was known to his children and grandchildren will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a kind and loving man. His memory will forever be treasured by his family, friends, and the community he touched throughout his life. Bruce most recently resided in North Carolina where a small memorial service will be held Tuesday November 7, 2023, at 2pm at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory in Pittsboro, NC. Memorial services will be arranged for a future date to be held in Old Saybrook, CT. QUINTON KELLY THOMAS SEPT.14TH, 1944-NOV.3RD, 2023 Quinton Kelly Thomas, age 79, of Sanford, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Lee County on September 14, 1944, to the late Laster Jones Thomas and Annie Lou McCormick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Eugene L. Thomas and sister, Ruth T. Watts. Kelly was a proud retiree of Goodyear where he worked as a Maintenance Craftsman for 32 years and 7 months. He enjoyed playing cards and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Irene Carter Thomas; son, Michael Kelly Thomas and wife, Jill of Sanford; daughter, Kristi Lynn Thomas, and husband, Will Proffitt of Wilmington; grandchildren, Jaxon Roberts, Michaela Proffitt and William Proffitt, all of Wilmington and several special nephews and nieces. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 5, 2023, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at Hillview Christian Assembly. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Ray Bodin and Rev. Curtis Norris officiating. Burial will be in Cameron Grove Cemetery following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and/or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and support through this journey.
Russell David Burns
Sept.26th, 1992-Nov.2nd, 2023 Russell David Burns, 31, of Siler City, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Russell was born in Lee County on September 26, 1992, to J. Frank Burns, Jr. and Lori Diane Dowd Burns. Russell was a member of Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church, he also attended Edwards Hill Friends. Russell was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Caviness Farms. He loved being outside, whether it was cooking on the grill, hunting, and fishing. Most of all he loved his family and especially his children. In addition to his father, Jake Burns, Jr. he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Annie and Frank Burns, and maternal grandparents, Frances Dowd Norris and David Dowd. Russell is survived by his mother, Diane Dowd Burns; stepfather, Ken McGowan; fiancée Erin Smith; children, Abigayle Burns, Carli Smith, and Tallan Smith; brother, T.J. Burns; half-sister Beth Burns; his best friends Buddy Maness and Dalton Estridge and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Smith and Buckner Funeral Home, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, and other times at the family home. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM, at Edwards Hill Friends with Josh Conrad officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Burns family. Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh. com
Ruby Blair Snyder May 29th, 1930-Nov.2nd, 2023
Ruby Blair Snyder of Siler City, NC, age 93, passed away on November 2, 2023. She is survived by her son, Greg Snyder, and daughter-in-law, Nancy Snyder, of Myrtle Beach, SC; granddaughter, Karen Halleran, and her husband, Sean Halleran, of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter, Dana Snyder, and her fiancé, Kyle Petty, of Calabash, NC; grandson, Nicholas Worthington, and his girlfriend, Leanna McKay, of Burlington, NC; great-grandchildren, Shea Halleran and T.J. Halleran; niece, Paula Peele, of Greensboro, NC; nephew, Mike Meyers, of Greensboro, NC; and great-nephew, Mike Stout, of Greensboro, NC. Ruby was born in Siler City, NC on May 29, 1930, to Paul and Donnie Blair. She was predeceased in death by her husband, William Gibson “Bill” Snyder, daughter, Donna Worthington, and her siblings, Inez Blair, Frances Pickett, and Zadie Meyers. She was the youngest of four sisters. Her father died when she was 2, leaving her mother to raise all four girls on her own. Ruby graduated from Siler City High School and worked in the
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Dianne Parker Moorefield
Oct.25th-1946-Oct.31st, 2023 Dianne Parker Moorefield, 77, of Siler City, passed away Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, surrounded by her husband Tom and family and friends. Dianne was born in Portsmouth, VA on October 25th, 1946, to Alfred Coy and Rebeth Jessup Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Ronald Lee Parker and stepson Samuel Moorefield. Dianne loved painting; she was a talented artist. She was passionate about music and working in her flower garden. She adored animals and making and decorating cakes for everyone. Dianne is survived by her husband, Thomas Peyton Moorefield of Siler City; two sons; John Elliott White (Shannon), Patrick William White (Stephanie), and stepson Jesse Moorefield (Anne). She is survived by two stepdaughters: Rachel Hidalgo (Rafael) and Annie Moorefield. Dianne is survived by one sister, Joy Starling (Larry). She is survived by 10 grandchildren: Erin White, Caity Melo (Glayton), Reghan Haven (Bryan), Nicholas White, Holly White, John-Michael White, Oscar Hildago, Julian, Isabel, and Gabriela. She also is survived by one great-granddaughter, Riley and one great-grandson, Dean. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 18th, 2023, at her home, from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations made to Chatham Animal Rescue & Education https://www. chathamanimalrescue.org/ or to Turtle Pants Farm http:// turtlepantsfarm.org Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Moorefield family. Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh. com
medical field for the duration of her career. She was married to Bill Snyder for 59 years. They were inseparable, although Ruby would say that her mother loved Bill before she did! Bill had the opportunity of a lifetime to play baseball for the LA Dodgers but came home early to be with Ruby when they learned they were expecting their first child. Ruby was always his first priority. Bill and Ruby spent many summers with family, friends and grandchildren, vacationing at their favorite place, Myrtle Beach, SC. They were charter members and Sunday school teachers at West End United Methodist Church where they served for many years. Every meal at Ruby’s was sure to please, offering many southern dishes and plenty of dessert options! Ruby was a loving grandmother who succeeded in creating countless wonderful memories for her children and grandchildren. The family extends their sincere thanks to Coventry House in Siler City, NC, White Oak Manor Rehab in Rock Hill, SC, and Helms-Gordon Residential Care Home in Fort Lawn, SC for the care staff provided Ruby, and to the Hospice staff who provided great comfort and solace to Ruby and the family with her passing. Those wishing to honor and remember Ruby may donate to a charity of your choice. A graveside service will be held on November 18, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery in Siler City, NC. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Snyder family. Online condolences may be made at: www.smithbucknerfh. com.
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TAKE NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Anne Graham Gedcke, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said decedent to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 29th day of January 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
23-E-516 NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY
The undersigned, Jennifer Shafer, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Linda Wallace Norman deceased, late of Chatham County, this is to notify all persons having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned on or before the day of January 17th, 2024, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
This the 26th day of October 2023. This the 19th of October, 2023. Dale Alan Gedcke Executor of the Estate of Ann Graham Gedcke c/o Lisa M. Schreiner Attorney at Law P.O. Box 446 114 Raleigh Street Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Jennifer Shafer Executor c/o Marie H. Hopper Attorney for the Estate Hopper Cummings, PLLC Post Office Box 1455 Pittsboro, NC 27312
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 23 E 499 The undersigned, having qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Brian Scott Thomas, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at her address, 196 Cobble Ridge Drive, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, on or before the 19th day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 13th day of October, 2023. Donna G. Thomas 196 Cobble Ridge Drive Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 GUNN & MESSICK, PLLC P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against Frances T. Fisher (a.k.a. Frances Townsend Fisher) of Chatham County, North Carolina, who died on the 18th day of September, 2023, are notified to present them to Steven T. Fisher, Executor of the Estate of Frances T. Fisher in c/o David R. Frankstone, Attorney for the Estate, at Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P. A., 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 203, Exchange West at Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8834 on or before February 6, 2024. Failure to present a claim in timely fashion will result in this Notice being pleaded in bar of recovery against the estate, the Executor, and the devisees of Frances T. Fisher. Those indebted to Frances T. Fisher are asked to make prompt payment to the Estate.
David R. Frankstone Attorney for the Estate Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P.A. 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 203 Exchange West at Meadowmont Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8834
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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 08 CvD 1004 COUNTY OF CHATHAM Plaintiff, vs. The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of JAMES W. HORTON, et al Defendants.
TO: The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of JAMES W. HORTON and spouse, if any, which may include The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of SHELLEY H. SANTIFUL and spouse, if any, which may include CLAUDIE SANTIFUL, JR.’s spouse, if any, and ANTHONY A. SANTIFUL and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder A pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action and notice of service of process by publication began on October 26, 2023. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure on tax parcel(s) more completely described in the Complaint, to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes (assessments). Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in said property. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of notice stated above, exclusive of such date, being forty (40) days after October 26, 2023, or by December 5, 2023, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service of process by publication will apply to the Court for relief sought. This the 23rd day of October, 2023. ZACCHAEUS LEGAL SERVICES MARK D. BARDILL/MARK B. BARDILL Attorney for Plaintiff NC Bar #12852/56782 310 W. Jones St. P. O. Box 25 Trenton, North Carolina 28585 Telephone: (252) 448-4541
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IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION ESTATE FILE 23-E-559 State of North Carolina Chatham County NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned, having qualified as the Administrator of the Estate of Shirley Downing Harder aka Shirley Jean Harder, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms or corporations having claims against said estate to present them to the undersigned at 5101 Butternut Road, Durham, North Carolina 27707, on or before February 9, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to the estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This the 9th day of November, 2023. Lynne Kimberly Harder Administrator of the Estate of Shirley Jean Harder, Deceased c/o Gilliam Law Firm, PLLC J. Duane Gilliam, Jr., Attorney PO Box 53555 Fayetteville, NC 28305 11/9/23, 11/16/23, 11/23/23 and 11/30/23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms, and corporations having claims against Joseph Harold White, deceased, of Chatham County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before January 26th, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This the 26th of October, 2023. Mary Elizabeth White, Executor of the Estate of Joseph Harold White, c/o Paul A. Yokabitus, Attorney, 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 104, Raleigh, NC 27605.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Having qualified as Executor of the Estate of James Rodney Tarrants, deceased, of Chatham County, N.C., the undersigned does hereby notify all persons, firms, and corporations having claims against said estate to exhibit them at the office of the attorney for the estate on or before the 19th day of January 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. Published on the 19th day of October 2023. Donna B. Tarrants, Executor, c/o David B. Alexander, Attorney for the estate, The Law Firm of David B. Alexander, P.C., 5003 Southpark Drive, Suite 230, Durham, NC 27713.
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The undersigned, having qualified as Co-Executrices of the Estate of Virginia Ann Baldwin Burke, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at their address, 199 Mt. Gilead Church Road, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, on or before the 19th day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 13th day of October, 2023. JoAnn Burke Norwood 199 Mt. Gilead Church Road Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 Frankie Burke Glosson 2105 Wildcat Creek Road Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516 GUNN & MESSICK, PLLC P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880 October 19, 26, November 2, 9
NOTICE TO CREDITORS 23 E 563 The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Caroline H. Truelove, deceased, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at his address, 2501 Dockery Lane, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27606, on or before the 19th day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 13th day of October, 2023. Dwight Jones 2501 Dockery Lane Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 GUNN & MESSICK, LLP P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880 October 19, 26, November 2, 9
NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY IN THE GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE DISTRICT COURT DIVISION FILE NO. 08 CvD 1004 COUNTY OF CHATHAM Plaintiff,
The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of JARMIRI BALKCON, et al Defendants. TO: The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of JARMIRI BALKCON and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder and The HEIRS, ASSIGNS and DEVISEES of MARY THOMAS A/K/A MARY JONES and spouse, if any, or any other person or entity claiming thereunder A pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the above-entitled action and notice of service of process by publication began on November 9, 2023. The nature of the relief being sought is as follows: Foreclosure on tax parcel(s) more completely described in the Complaint, to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes (assessments). Plaintiff seeks to extinguish any and all claim or interest that you may have in said property. You are required to make defense to such pleading not later than forty (40) days after the date of the first publication of notice stated above, exclusive of such date, being forty (40) days after November 9, 2023, or by December 19, 2023, and upon your failure to do so, the party seeking service of process by publication will apply to the Court for relief sought. This the 2nd day of November, 2023. ZACCHAEUS LEGAL SERVICES MARK D. BARDILL/MARK B. BARDILL Attorney for Plaintiff NC Bar #12852/56782 310 W. Jones St. P. O. Box 25 Trenton, North Carolina 28585 Telephone: (252) 448-4541 Publication dates: November 9, 2023 November 16, 2023 November 23, 2023
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, PHYLLIS CHEEK KONDOR having qualified on the 13th day of OCTOBER 2023, as Executor of the Estate of CHARLES JOSEPH CHEEK, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 26th Day of October, 2023. Phyllis Cheek Konder. Executor 302 Joliesse Lane Cary, NC 27519 Run dates:Oct.26,N2,9,16,p
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, SHARON A WILEY, having qualified on the 11TH day of OCTOBER 2023, as Co-Executor of the Estate of CHARLES MELVIN SPINKS, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17TH DAY OF JANUARY 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 19TH Day of October 2023. BEVERLY C. HARRIS, Executor 5001 Peppercorn Lane Greensboro, NC 27406 SHARON A. WILEY, Co-Executor 2216 Pear Tree Lane Durham, NC 27703 Run dates: Oct.19,26,N2,9p
NOTICE TO CREDITORS ALL PERSONS, firms and corporations having claims against Katherine Ann Causby, deceased, of Chatham County, N.C., are notified to exhibit the same to the undersigned on or before January 26th, 2024, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate payment. This 26th day of October, 2023.
Anne Hillman Stephens, Executor Estate of Katherine Ann Causby c/o Roberson Law Firm 1829 E. Franklin St., Ste. 800C Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Run Dates: 10/26, 11/2, 9, 16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, RICKY V. MORRIS, having qualified on the 11th day of OCTOBER, 2023, as Executor of the Estate of CLARENCE C. MORRIS, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 26th Day of October, 2023. RICKY V. MORRIS, EXECUTOR 192 PETE ROBERSON RD. PITTSBORO, NC 27312 Run dates:Oct.26,N2,9,16,p
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Dean P. Broz Attorney for the Estate Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P.A. 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 203 Exchange West at Meadowmont Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8834
The undersigned, THERESA ROBERTINO, having qualified on the 19th day of OCTOBER, 2023, as Executrix of the Estate of CHARLES JOHN CICERO, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 26th Day of October, 2023.
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All persons having claims against Elizabeth Ann Hummelbrunner (a.k.a. Elizabeth A. Hummelbrunner) of Chatham County, North Carolina, who died on the 8th day of May, 2023, are notified to present them to Diane R. Hummelbrunner, Executor of the Estate of Elizabeth Ann Hummelbrunner in c/o Dean P. Broz, Attorney for the Estate, at Higgins, Frankstone, Graves & Morris, P. A., 1414 Raleigh Road, Suite 203, Exchange West at Meadowmont, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8834 on or before January 26, 2024. Failure to present a claim in timely fashion will result in this Notice being pleaded in bar of recovery against the estate, the Executor, and the devisees of Elizabeth Ann Hummelbrunner. Those indebted to Elizabeth Ann Hummelbrunner are asked to make prompt payment to the Estate.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS 23 E 433 The undersigned, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of Ralph Luther Piggie, late of Chatham County, North Carolina, notifies all persons, firms and corporations having claims against the estate of said deceased to present them to the undersigned at his address, P. O. Box 1169, Pittsboro, North Carolina, 27312, on or before the 19th day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 13th day of October, 2023. Calvin Wayne Freeman P. O. Box 1169 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 GUNN & MESSICK, PLLC P. O. Box 880 Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312-0880 October 19, 26, November 2, 9
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, KARON LITTLE, having qualified on the 13th day of September 2023, as Executor of the Estate of ALTON POWERS, JR., deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17th day of JANUARY, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 19th Day of October, 2023. KARON LITTLE, EXECUTRIX 427 HAWTHORNE DR. ASHEBORO, NC 27205 Run dates:Oct.19,26,N2,9p
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The undersigned, JEFFREY TODD OLDHAM, having qualified on the 11TH day of AUGUST 2023, as ADMINISTRATOR CTA of the Estate of LOIS NEAL OLDHAM, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 17TH DAY OF JANUARY 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned.
The undersigned, GREGORY GEE BRAY, having qualified on the 26th day of OCTOBER, 2023, as ADMINISTRATOR CTA, of the Estate of PRISCILLA MAE BRAY, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 31st day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 2nd Day of November, 2023.
This is the 19TH Day of October 2023. JEFFREY TODD OLDHAM, ADMINISTRATOR C/O LAW OFFICE OF LEWIS R. FADELY 119 N FIR AVE SILER CITY, NC 27344
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CHATHAM COUNTY NOTICE TO CREDITORS The undersigned Sara S. House, having qualified as Executor of the Estate of ELLEN STEPHEN SMALL, Deceased, late of Chapel Hill, Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having any claim against the Estate of said decedent to present such claims to the undersigned c/o Howard L. Williams, Esq., Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, L.L.P., P.O. Box 26000, Greensboro, NC 27420 on or before January 26, 2024 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons, firms and corporations indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned Executor. This the 20th day of October, 2023. SARA S. HOUSE Executor of the Estate of ELLEN STEPHEN SMALL, Deceased Howard L. Williams, Attorney Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, L.L.P. PO Box 26000 Greensboro, NC 27420 (For publication on four consecutive Thursdays beginning October 26, 2023, November 2, 2023, November 9, 2023 and November 16, 2023)
NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY
The undersigned, SHEILA A.FITTS, having qualified on the 1ST day of NOVEMBER, 2023, as EXECUTOR, of the Estate of VIRGINIA D. FITTS, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 7TH day of FEBRUARY, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 9th Day of November 2023. SHEILA A. FITTS 807 DRIFTWOOD DR. SILER CITY, NC 27344 Run dates:N9,16,23,30p
ADMNISTRATOR’S NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY All persons having claims against the estate of Dietrich Schroeer of Chatham County, NC, who died on the 11th of April 2023, are notified to present them on or before January 25, 2024 to Alison Schroeer, Administrator for the Estate, c/o Alexander, Miller, Schupp & Hamilton, P.L.L.C., P. O. Box 3200, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3200, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery. Alexander, Miller, Schupp & Hamilton, P.L.L.C.
The undersigned, CHARITY BUSCH, having qualified on the 23RD DAY of OCTOBER, 2023, as Executrix of the Estate of MARGARET RAKES, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 26th Day of October, 2023.
On Monday, November 13, 2023, at 6:00 pm, the Pittsboro Board of Commissioners will hold the following legislative public hearings in person at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center at 1192 Hwy 64 Business West, Pittsboro: PB-23-173 – Reeves Farm Conditional Rezoning. A legislative request by Reeves Farm Pittsboro LLC for a conditional zoning (CZ) on parcels 6737, 6738, 70127, and 74724 from Residential Agriculture 2 acres (RA-2) to Neighborhood Mixed Use Center Conditional Zoning (NMUC-CZ) for all permitted uses by right and special use permits (SUP) within the NMUC zoning, in addition to adding the following: Dormitory by SUP; farm by SUP; equestrian facility by SUP; urgent care facility permitted by right; private recreation/entertainment facility permitted by right; outdoor facility permitted by right; hotel/motel permitted by right; mini storage permitted by right; brewery permitted by right; distillery by SUP; winery by SUP; all accessory uses permitted by right within the NMUC District, to include agritourism activity; dwelling unit, accessory (ADU); and urban agriculture. The total site is approximately 500.126 acres and is located off US 64 Business West. PB-23-289 – TURKEY CREEK CONDITIONAL REZONING. A legislative request by Laura Holloman, on behalf of Jeremy Medlin with Greenhawk Development and AF Bynum LLC, for conditional zoning (CZ) on parcels 7461, 7462, and 62851 from Residential Agriculture (RA) and Heavy Industrial (M2) to Residential 10,000 SF (R10-CZ), Multifamily Residential (MR-CZ), Highway Commercial (C2-CZ), and Light Industrial (M1-CZ). The combined acreage is approximately 140.74 acres and located at 569 Moncure Pittsboro Rd. PB-23-486 Text Amendment – Principal Use Table. A legislative request by Jan Nichols, VRC Limited, to amend the UDO’s Principal Use Table and to add standards for Recreation and Entertainment in the Commercial Uses Standards found in the UDO Section 3.2.5. PB-23-306 – Bellemont Station MUPD revision. A legislative request by CE Group, on behalf of Emgee, LLC (Prateek Chandak), are requesting revisions to the existing MUPD on parcels 72984, 84006, and 89786. The combined acreage is approximately 154.42 acres, with parcel 89786 of approximately 6.755 acres already developed with apartments as part of the original approval. The project is located at US 15-501 N and Lowes Dr. The hearing will be held in person. The public can also watch the hearing live on the Town’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@townofpittsboronc/ streams. Members of the public must attend in person if they wish to speak at the hearing. Contact the Town Clerk, Carrie Bailey, by 4 pm on November 13, 2023 with written comments or to sign up to speak at the hearing. You can contact Carrie Bailey at cbailey@pittsboronc.gov, (919) 542-4621 ext. 1104, or PO Box 759, Pittsboro, NC 27312.
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A public hearing will be held by the Chatham County Board of Commissioners on Monday, November 20, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The hearing will be held at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center, 1192 US 64W Business, Pittsboro NC 27312.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, NANCY L. CRABTREE, having qualified on the 16th day of OCTOBER, 2023, as Executrix of the Estate of MARILYN L. ASCHER aka , MARILYN LOFTIS ASCHER, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 24th day of January, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 26th Day of October, 2023. NANCY L. CRABTREE, EXECTRIX 120 IRVIN FARM RD. REIDSVILLE, NC 27320
Additional information is available at the Chatham County Planning Department office. Speakers are requested to sign up at the meeting prior to the hearing. You may also sign up on the county website prior to the meeting at www.chathamcountync.gov by selecting the heading County Government, then Commissioner Meetings, then Public Input/Hearing Sign Up. The public hearing may be continued to another date at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to receive input, both written and oral, on the issues listed below: A legislative public hearing requested by Viridian Holdings LLC to rezone a portion of Parcel 19522 (approximately 21 ac) from R-1 Residential to CD-NB Neighborhood Business for a boat and RV storage facility located at 2649 Farrington Point Rd, Williams Township. A legislative public hearing requested by Catalyst Capital Partners LLC to rezone Parcels 2647 (58.03 ac) and 2646 (1 ac) from R-2 Residential to CD-MU Mixed Use for apartments with amenity building and pool and 15,000 sf commercial space located at 11785 US 15-501 N, Baldwin Township.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS NORTH CAROLINA CHATHAM COUNTY The undersigned, NANCY BISCARDI CASE, having qualified on the 25TH day of SEPTEMBER, 2023, as ANCILLARY EXECUTOR, of the Estate of MILDRED C. BISCARDI, deceased, of Chatham County, North Carolina, does hereby notify all persons, firms and corporations having claims against said Estate to exhibit them to the undersigned on or before the 7TH day of FEBRUARY, 2024, or this Notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate will please make immediate payment to the undersigned. This is the 9th Day of November 2023. NANCY BISCARDI CASE 475 COLFAX RD HAVERTOWN, PA 19083 Run dates:N9,16,23,30c
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A legislative public hearing requested by Walt Lewis to rezone Parcels 88772 (16.54 ac) and 17696 (4 ac) from R-1 Residential to CD-NB Neighborhood Business for a boat and RV storage facility located at 896 Beaver Creek Rd, New Hope Township.
Substantial changes may be made following the public hearing due to verbal or written comments received or based on the Board’s discussions. Notice to people with special needs: If you have an audio or visual impairment, unique accessibility requirements or need language assistance, please call the number listed below prior to the hearing and assistance may be provided.
NOTICE OF HEARINGS TOWN OF SILER CITY The following item will be considered by the Siler City Planning Board on Monday, November 13, 2023. The hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Siler City Court Room of the Siler City Town Hall at 311 N. 2nd Ave. Legislative Hearings R23-1101 – Rezoning of a parcel from Residential 20 (R-20) to Office-Institutional/Conditional (O-I-C), parcel totaling 2.200 acres ±, addressed as 431 George Street (parcel number 51403), and being the properties of Adelfo Poultry, represented by Adelfo Jaimes. The proposed item is available for review by contacting Jennifer C. Baptiste at jbaptiste@silercity.org or 919726-8626. All persons interested in the outcome of the item are invited to attend the legislative hearing and present comments, testimony, and exhibits on the above referenced item. These are separate hearings: Interested parties may submit evidence and written comments. Written comments or evidence on these applications can be submitted by email to jbaptiste@silercity.org. Individuals desiring to speak must sign up by calling 919-726-8626 before 12:00 p.m. on or before the scheduled public hearing date. The Town of Siler City will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that disabled persons are provided other accommodations, such arrangements may include, but are not limited to, providing interpreters for the deaf, providing taped cassettes of materials for the blind, or assuring a barrier-free location for the proceedings. This information is available in Spanish or any other language upon request. Please contact Jenifer Johnson at 919-726-8624, 311 North Second Avenue, Siler City, North Carolina 27344, or jjohnson@silercity.org for accommodations for this request. Esta información está disponible en español o en cualquier otro idioma bajo petición. Por favor, póngase en contacto con Jenifer Johnson al jjohnson@silercity.org o 919-7268624 o en 311 North Second Avenue, Siler City, North Carolina 27344 de alojamiento para esta solicitud.
If you have any questions or comments concerning these issues, please call the Chatham County Planning Department at 919-542-8204 or write to P.O. Box 54, Pittsboro N.C. 27312.
Bill to: William J. Riley, Attorney at Law, Resident Process Agent PO Box 1687 Durham, NC 27702
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first responder agencies.” Two firefighters were injured “while attempting to protect life and property,” Harlan County Judge-Executive Dan Mosley said. In West Virginia, wildfires estimated to be at least 500 acres burned Monday in the Cabin Creek area, southeast of
the state capital of Charleston. The Kanawha County Commission requested that the state issue a complete burn ban for the county. Currently outdoor burning is allowed statewide between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. Dry conditions in the state were expected to continue through Thursday. Crews were fighting two fires in East Tennessee including
one in Rocky Top, but no injuries have been reported and no structures are in danger, Anderson County officials told news outlets. Clinton Fire Department Lt. Daniel Adams said the area is very dry and that combined with leaves covering the ground create ripe conditions for brush fires. “Anything as simple as a cig-
NOTICE OF EXECUTION SALE OF REAL PROPERTY GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE 22CVS004903-910 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF WAKE SANCHEZ BROTHERS MASONRY INC VS JLS HOMES LLC Under and by virtue of an execution directed in the above-captioned action to the undersigned Sheriff from the Clerk of Superior Court for Wake County, North Carolina, issued 9/6/2023, in the amount of $78,719.25, with the amount to be collected as $81,649.10, received in the county of Chatham on 9/18/2023. I will be, on the 20th day of November 2023, at 10:00 A.M., at the Chatham County Justice Center at 40 East Chatham St, Pittsboro, NC 27312, and offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash all rights, title, or interest which Defendant JLS Homes LLC now or anytime at or after docketing of Plaintiff’s judgement in Chatham County had in below listed property, in satisfaction of the execution. The real property being sold is more particularly described as follows: All of Lot Numbered 661R, as shown on the plat entitled, “CHAPEL RIDGE’ – PHASE TWO ‘B,’ REVISION PLAT, SECTION ‘R’ LOTS 661 – 674, PREPARED FOR JORDAN LAKE PRESERVE CORPORATION, REFERENCE PLAT SLIDE: 2006-94,” dated July 19, 2006, by Absolute Land Surveying and Mapping, P.C., recorded at Plat Slide 2006-284, Chatham County Registry (the “Plat”). Chatham County Tax Parcel #0083437 This sale shall be made subject to all prior recorded or perfected Liens, Mortgages, and Encumbrances that have attached to or been levied on the property prior to the date of levy or docketing of the judgement of this Execution under which this sale is being held. This, the 23rd day of October 2023. MIKE ROBERSON Sheriff of Chatham County ____A. Ellington_______ DEPUTY SHERIFF
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jobs the company believes it will need to fill by 2030. According to the earnings report, Wolfspeed invested $442 million in property and equipment purchases, underscoring its commitment to longterm growth. CEO Gregg Lowe highlighted the strategic importance of these investments, acknowledging the current financial losses as a necessary step toward future advantages. “The market opportunity for silicon carbide stands at $6 billion today, up from $400 million just five years ago,” Lowe stated in the Q1 fiscal earnings report. “This further validates our strategy to invest now to capitalize on the immense opportunities at hand, and the significant opportunity in the future.” In an effort to mitigate some of the financial impact of these investments, Wolfspeed has agreed to sell its RF product line for an estimated $75 million in cash, along with $50 million in shares of the acquiring company, MACOM Technology Solutions Holding Inc. The company’s Mohawk Valley Fab, a $1 billion initiative, began generating revenue in the previous fiscal quarter, which has helped to balance the investment costs. Despite the substantial net loss this quarter, Wolfspeed experienced a 4% increase in year-over-year quarterly revenue growth, with its debt constituting only 72.7% of its assets. Looking ahead to the second fiscal quarter, Wolfspeed anticipates a considerably reduced net loss, targeting between $131 million and $153 million. The company also predicts that revenue could rise by up to $30 million or decrease by as much as $5 million. Wolfspeed is preparing for and investing in long-term growth, which will take several years to fully materialize. Lowe remains confident that the investments will yield significant returns, particularly for Chatham County and the company itself. “The capacity of our new materials factory in Siler City will increase our wafer production by 10 times,” Lowe said. “We will be better positioned to support our customers’ needs going forward and, as the only pure-play silicon carbide company in the market today, we believe that we are best positioned to capitalize on a decades-long tailwind that represents a $20 billion addressable market by 2030.”
arette being flicked out your window or disregarding some ashes — stuff we wouldn’t be as concerned about right now — we are tremendously concerned about because of the dryness,” Adams told WBIR-TV. Other parts of the U.S. are seeing unseasonably warmer temperatures and dry conditions this week. The Dallas-Fort Worth area saw highs
in the 80s, about 10 degrees warmer than average. Milder weather also stretched into the Midwest, where Wichita, Kansas, was seeing temperatures stretch toward 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius). A cold front creeping into the Central and Southern Plains later in the week was expected to push highs down to normal for this time of year.
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A pass is just out of reach for Northwood’s Cam Fowler (8) during the Chargers’ playoff opening loss to Louisburg.
Northwood, Chatham Central lose playoff openers By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record Football Northwood lost a back and forth battle to Louisburg, 4346, in the first round of the 2A state playoffs Friday. The Chargers started slow on both sides of the ball, going three-and-out on its opening drive and giving up a touchdown on the following possession. The offense quickly got things going, though, as senior quarterback Carson Fortunes hit sophomore Cam Fowler for Northwood’s first score. Fowler made plays on defense, too, intercepting a quick pass and returning it 43 yards to the house in the second quar-
ter to put Northwood up, 19-10. However, Northwood just couldn’t stop the explosive plays from Louisburg down the stretch. Up 22-18 in the third quarter, the Chargers gave up a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard touchdown run to give Louisburg a 32-22 lead with five minutes left in the quarter. Fortunes responded with a strong 32-yard touchdown run of his own and then connected with Fowler again early in the fourth quarter to regain the lead. Yet, Louisburg stuck around with another rushing touchdown the following possession. An impressive touchdown catch and run over two defenders by junior Isaiah Blair gave the Chargers the lead yet again
with just over five minutes remaining in the game. However, Louisburg got the final say on an 11-yard run to the end zone with just over one minute left. Fortunes finished the game with 20 completions for 315 yards and four touchdowns. Fowler caught four passes for 62 yards and two scores, and sophomore Robert Tripp rushed for 115 yards. Chatham Central lost to North Moore in the first round of the 1A state playoffs, 28-0. In typical North Moore fashion, the Mustangs rode the run game all night long, rushing for 319 yards and four touchdowns. Men’s Soccer No. 3 Jordan-Matthews beat
Chatham county boys basketball preview A look at what to expect from area high school teams
Northwood It’s no secret that this Northwood team will be very good.
Cross Country In the 2A state championship race — other than Jack Anstrom winning the boys’ title — the Seaforth boys finished second with 103 points. Anstrom, Will Cuicchi and Henry McFall earned All-State honors
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Drake Powell (right) and Fred Whitaker will lead Northwood’s boy’s basketball team this season. With Drake Powell, a UNC commit, and the rest of the Chargers’ deep and experienced roster, Northwood wants to finish the job — something it hasn’t done in its last two state championship game appearances. To get there, head coach Matt Brown said the team will learn from last year’s shortcomings and apply those lessons this go around, but the main focus is just getting better every day. In practice, that’s ramping up competition, focusing on shooting percentages and honing in on the little things. Seniors Fred Whitaker and
Powell said the biggest areas of growth they’ve seen in the team’s early practices have been the team’s competitiveness and communication. According to Whitaker, the former comes from the team having a chip on its shoulder after last year’s state title loss. “Our identity has always been defense,” Brown said. “We’re going to hang our hat on our defensive play. I feel like we can score even more so this year than we were able to last year. We have more options. Guys are able to shoot the three more often. Our See BOYS BASKETBALL, page B4
by finishing in the top 10. Cuicchi also won the Sportsmanship Award. Northwood’s Jordan Wiley came in 20th place, and Joe Flynn finished 69th. Jordan-Matthews’ Christian Garcia Torres finished one spot ahead of Flynn. In the 2A girls championship race, Seaforth finished 5th, and Northwood came in 9th place — the Chargers’ highest finish in 11 years. Northwood’s Sydney Gray earned All-State honors by running a 7th place time of 20:19.28. Katherine Leonard was the first Seaforth runner to cross the finish line, coming in 13th place. In the 1A boys championship See PLAYOFFS, page B2
Chatham county girls basketball preview A sneak peek of each team’s expectations before the season
By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record BASKETBALL SEASON is quickly approaching in Chatham County, and for the first time, all four Chatham County Schools programs will compete in the same conference. Northwood hosted a basketball media day Saturday with itself, Seaforth, Jordan-Matthews and Chatham Central. Head coaches and two player representatives from each team shared a sneak peek of what to expect ahead of the 2023-24 season. Last year, the Chargers finished as the 3A state runner-up while Chatham Central and Seaforth exited in the second round of their respective playoffs. Jordan-Matthews did not make the postseason. In the Central Tar Heel 1A conference, Chatham Charter is also coming off of a deep playoff run. Woods Charter missed the playoffs last year after going 3-17 in the regular season. With teams looking to turn things around, build on last season’s successes or finish the job, here’s a preview of each Chatham basketball team before the season gets rolling.
No. 6 Wallace-Rose Hill, 1-0, in the third round of the 2A playoffs Monday. Francisco Ibarra scored the only goal with just over 19 minutes left in the first half. The Jets will travel to No. 2 Franklin Academy Thursday. In the second round, Jordan-Matthews beat No. 19 St. Pauls, 5-0. No. 24 Northwood lost to No. 8 Bunn, 5-1, in the second round of the 2A playoffs.
GIRLS BASKETBALL will tip-off this week for what should be an exciting season in Chatham County. For the first time, all four Chatham County Schools programs will compete in the same conference. Northwood hosted a basketball media day Saturday with itself, Seaforth, Jordan-Matthews and Chatham Central where head coaches and two players from each team shared their respective expectations going into this season. Last season, Seaforth found the most success out of the now Mid-Carolina 1A/2A teams, finishing as the 2A state runner-up. Chatham Central fell in the third round of the 1A playoffs while Northwood made it to the second round. In the Central Tar Heel 1A conference, Chatham Charter also finished as a state-runner up. Woods Charter and Jordan-Matthews were the only teams that missed the playoffs last year. With teams returning players from state-title appearances and deep playoff runs, here’s a preview of each Chatham squad
ahead of the 2023-24 season. Northwood Despite returning many players from last year’s 23-5 campaign, this season will be quite the adjustment for Northwood as it will play Chatham County opponents it hadn’t seen often in the past. Other than some tough 3A and 4A opponents, the Chargers will have some highly competitive conference games this year, especially against their now-conference rivals, Seaforth. Head coach Kerri Snipes said being mentally tough will be key for the schedule changes and for when they’ll have to play tough teams more than once. From a strictly basketball standpoint, Northwood wants to play at a controlled, fast pace with an emphasis on running the floor and getting buckets in transition. Senior Skylar Adams and Junior Natalia Whitaker emphasized how the team is focused on having high energy and great chemistry this season. A few practices in, Whitaker has noticed how in-sync the team is, and Snipes can tell that her players are really excited to be playing together. “I feel like the energy is really good this year,” Whitaker said. “Everyone is coming in on the See GIRLS BASKETBALL, page B2
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same page. Every practice, we’re giving it our all. We’re just being the best we can right now. I think we’re doing good with communication and keeping each other uplifted.” Northwood will open its season at C.E. Jordan on Nov. 21. at 5 p.m. Seaforth The Hawks have a promising season ahead of them, returning just about everyone from last year’s state runner-up team, including junior Gabby White, who averaged 15.5 points and 10 rebounds last winter. However, it’s a tough task to return to the state title game after failing to raise the trophy the year prior. Head coach Charles Byrd knows that a lot can happen between now and March, so for now, he just wants his team to focus on itself and not the future. “The biggest thing is being one percent better every day,” Byrd said. “And compounding that over and over and over again. Wherever the chips fall are where the chips fall.” Seaforth looks to play as a team-oriented squad this year, which means playing on a string defensively and moving the ball
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around for the best shot offensively. Junior Peyton Collins said the Hawks will also play at a fast pace while also slowing down opponents and controlling the game on the defensive end. Byrd and his players want the team to be at “level 5,” the highest level of former NBA coach Phil Jackson’s “Tribal Leadership.” “Level 5 is where we aren’t really competing against other teams,” Byrd said. “We’re competing against ourselves and trying to produce the best product we can each and every night.” Seaforth will open its season against East Chapel Hill on Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. Chatham Central With new head coach Aedrin Albright taking over for her predecessor, Lynda Burke, the key word for Chatham Central this season is confidence. Albright knows her team isn’t the tallest or the fastest, but many of her players have played together for a while and are no strangers to tough competition in the Mid-Carolina 1A/2A conference. She feels that the team’s belief in itself coupled with its solid chemistry and should make for an exciting year at Chatham Central. Last season, the Bears finished
Preseason Power Rankings Seaforth Chatham Charter Northwood Chatham Central Woods Charter Jordan-Matthews 17-10 overall with two playoff wins. This year, they’re looking to turning it up a notch, especially with senior Katherine Gaines expecting to “dominate” the conference. Albright wants her team to play with a high basketball IQ and sound fundamentals to make up for what they’re lacking in size and athleticism. “People are going to look at us like, ‘Oh, we’re going to run over them,’” Albright said. “But, I don’t have that expectation… We’re go-getters.” Chatham Central will open its season against Cedar Ridge on Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Jordan-Matthews Jordan-Matthews is coming off one of its worst seasons in program history, yet many of
the players suiting up for the Jets last season were young and inexperienced. The Jets will be bringing back the majority of last year’s roster which now has a year of varsity action under its belt. Head coach Lamont Piggie said the key to turning things around now is coming together and building chemistry. According to senior Lia Carter, the team is already taking the necessary steps towards that goal in its first few practices. “The connection this year is better than any year I’ve played,” Carter said. “If you can bond with your teammate, you can do anything you want to do.” The Jets have also brought in a talented freshman in Jada Scott who has the necessary size to help on the boards and capitalize on easy looks at the rim. Jordan-Matthews will look to prioritize defense and create offense from turnovers. Piggie said his team’s intention offensively is to run up and down the court and get quick buckets before defenses can get set. Jordan-Matthews will open its season against River Mill on Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. Chatham Charter Coming off a state-title ap-
Seaforth’s Jack Anstrom defends 2A boys cross country state title The junior repeats with a time of 16:07.91
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By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record SEAFORTH junior Jack Anstrom won his second-straight 2A boys cross country state title Saturday. Anstrom comfortably finished first with a time of 16:07.91 — 26 seconds faster than the second-place runner. He won his first state championship last year with a time of 16:15.43. Anstrom’s latest win is the second state title in the history of Seaforth athletics.
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79th and 84th, respectively. In the girls race, Woods Charter came in 7th place. Sienna Gray and Anna Peeler finished 22nd and 24th, respectively. Chatham Charter’s Samantha Scott finished 38th.
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pearance, Chatham Charter is keeping its expectations high going into the new season. Head coach Jeffery Patterson is expecting his squad to come out on top in the Central Tar Heel 1A conference and earn a favorable seed in the state playoffs. The Knights are returning many players from last year’s squad including two of its top scorers, seniors Delana Loflin and Meah Brooks. Brooks, a forward, averaged 14.2 points and 7.3 rebounds a game last season. Patterson also highlighted freshman guard Hannah Headen as a player to look out for this coming year. Chatham Charter opened its season Monday at Bethany. Woods Charter Woods Charter didn’t have an ideal 2022-23 season, but the Wolves are returning a few players from last year whose experience can be an asset to the team. One of them is Caroline Mitchell who scored 15.1 points per game last season. She’ll look to lead the Wolves again as they battle for the conference title and a playoff berth. Woods Charter began its season Monday against Franklin Academy.
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Tyler Zeller entering third year helping Northwood basketball The former UNC center now coaches near alma mater By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record NORTHWOOD ATHLETIC director Cameron Vernon pulled into a Lowe’s parking lot one day three years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic had already put its hold on the world, and Vernon, like many Americans stuck at home, was doing a house project. At the same time that Vernon got out of his car, a “very large individual”, as he described him, stepped out of his own nearby vehicle as well. “Holy crap, it’s Tyler Zeller,” Vernon, a UNC basketball fan, said in his mind. And from there, that Lowe’s trip quickly turned into an ongoing project for his boys basketball team. Zeller, a former UNC center, is entering his third year helping out and serving as an assistant coach with the Northwood boys basketball program. Just three years removed from his NBA career, the job has kept him around the game while adding a valuable voice of guidance for the Chargers. “I really enjoy being around basketball,” Zeller said. “(And) being able to help, which is really what I love about being able to do what I do.” For Zeller, crossing paths with Vernon probably didn’t mean much at the time, but the Northwood AD almost immediately thought of how to get him from aisle seven to the Chargers’ sideline. Zeller permanently moved to the Pittsboro area with his family about three years ago. Before then, he owned a house in the area where he would come back to work out at UNC or play pick-up during the downtimes of his last few NBA seasons. “I love Chapel Hill,” Zeller said. “It’s hard to leave. We moved to Pittsboro, just for a little more space, a little more land, and to be close to Chapel Hill.” Vernon got word that Zeller moved close by around that time, and through Chip Snively, a professor at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business, he had a contact. Snively’s daughter played under Vernon at Northwood when he coached the girls basketball team, and he had an established relationship with Zeller. “After I went home, I texted
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Tyler Zeller, battling against Kansas in the NCAA Tournament during his UNC playing days, is in his third season as an assistant at Northwood. Mr. Snively, and I said, ‘Hey, I saw Tyler. I’d love to talk to him about coaching at Northwood,’” Vernon said. “Chip responded and said, ‘Here’s his number, but just knowing Tyler, don’t expect him to reply quickly.’” Zeller responded in a few days. He shared with Vernon his interest in coaching high school basketball, but Zeller still had an NBA career occupying his time. It just so happened that Zeller’s pro career ended in the next NBA preseason. Vernon, who had been closely following his journey, got Zeller to come out and observe the Northwood team shortly after. “You could tell he was loving being in the setting,” Vernon said. And from there, Zeller started his new phase of basketball, working with a team as a coach for the first time. Yet, with Zeller’s humility and his commitment to his family after traveling so much throughout his eight-year NBA career, getting him fully on board took some time. “Each year, he’s gotten a little more involved,” Vernon said. “Tyler’s very humble. He doesn’t like to be seen. I think he knows that sometimes he can bring attention to himself. That first year, he would come to all the practices but he never came to games. Last year, he came to the big games. And once play-
offs hit, he was all in. He was here for every game.” Since joining the team, Northwood’s coaching staff and players have enjoyed his presence, especially the basketball knowledge he shares. “It’s a huge blessing,” Northwood head coach Matt Brown said. “One, he’s a great guy. The guys love him. He gives so much insight on how the game is played, especially from an NBA perspective…To be able to work with these guys on the little things, tendencies, defensively and offensively, it just gives us a leg up.” Fortunately for Zeller’s humble spirit, some of the Northwood guys aren’t old enough to know exactly who he is or what he’s done, despite winning a national championship just up the road in 2009. “It’s kind of nice because I can come in try to add a little bit of value to them,” Zeller said. “They know I played basketball, but most of them don’t know or haven’t watched me in that way.” But in a similar way that Zeller isn’t just an ordinary coach, he isn’t helping out with an ordinary roster. Northwood has a deep, talented group of players, including senior Fred Whitaker and UNC commit Drake Powell, who could very well be in the NBA just like Zeller one day. The abundance of solid players at Northwood was one of the reasons why Vernon wanted him around in the first place. “We got some really good talent,” Vernon said. “I and Coach Brown and all of our coaches want to surround our kids with some really good people, and what better guy to coach our kids than Tyler Zeller.” Although they don’t talk too much about campus life, Zeller still gives the future Tar Heel high praise. “He’s always telling me about how I was better than he ever was,” Powell said. “That’s pretty nice coming from him. He’s a guy that has played at the highest level. He tells me just to keep working and put my head down.” Even though Zeller doesn’t have the desire to become a head coach, his time at Northwood has shown that he can have a future in the business if he wants it. If one AD is willing to pursue him after seeing him in a Lowe’s parking lot, there’s likely other programs that’ll be glad to have him.
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guys really worked hard this summer to get the percentages up.” Northwood will open its season at North Moore on Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
season against Cedar Ridge on Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Jordan-Matthews
After winning just one game last season, Jordan-Matthews is trying to up its competitiveness this year. Last year, many of the Jets’ Seaforth problems were due to a lack of With the loss of a Gatorade upperclassmen and experience. Player of the Year in Jarin Ste- Many of those same players are venson and a new head coach at coming back with last season’s the helm, it’s a new era at Sea- lessons, and according to head coach Rodney Wiley, it shows in forth. Leo Brunelli is entering his practice. Wiley said the leadership from first year as the Hawks’ head coach, taking over for Steven- the older guys, like seniors Neil son’s father, Jarod. Returning Wiley and Kelton Fuquay, has players from the program’s first been “really good,” and the Jets two teams that both made the have helped their coach out by playoffs, the key to this season is holding themselves accountable buying into Brunelli’s ways and this offseason. “(We’re) just really having building on the success of the each other’s back and being there past. Seniors Tyshawn Davenport for each other,” Fuquay said. and Kooper Jones said the team “Just going as hard as you can at will look to limit turnovers and all times because that’s the only way you’ll make each improve defensively other better.” this year with a focus After shooting on turning defense 38 percent from the into offense. Jones Preseason floor and 15 percent feels that the team is more tight-knit than Power Rankings from three last year, the Jets emphasized last year, coming toshooting this offgether to prove to Northwood season. Defensively, doubters that SeaChatham Charter they’ll focus on limforth can win withSeaforth iting opponents in out Stevenson on the Chatham Central man-to-man. roster. Jordan Matthews Jordan-Matthews “I’ve never been Woods Charter will begin its season around a group of against River Mill young men with the on Nov. 17 at 7:30 chemistry, the unselfishness to make the extra pass p.m. and do the right thing,” Brunelli said. “That’s hard to teach some- Chatham Charter times…We go back to accountAfter its deep run in the 1A ability and standards. With everyone completely bought in, or playoffs last season, Chatham forced to buy in, they understand Charter will have a lot of new faces on its roster this season. exactly what our mission is.” The Knights are only returnSeaforth will open its season against East Chapel Hill on Nov. ing four players from last year’s team. Despite the unfamiliar 15 at 7:30 p.m. names, head coach Jason Messier expects his style of play to reChatham Central main the same. “The expectations of these Chatham Central won’t be the tallest team this upcoming sea- young men remain the same and son, but they’ll try to be one of they are fully capable of rising to the occasion and having another the fastest. Senior Devonte Johnson and successful season,” Messier said. Messier highlighted senior junior Reid Albright said the biggest focus of the offseason has guard Aidan Allred, junior forbeen conditioning. The Bears are ward Brennan LaVelle and selooking to run a fast-paced of- nior forward Jonah Ridgill as his fense reliant on constant motion expected key contributors this season. to find open looks at the basket. Chatham Charter began its They’ll also look to push the season Monday at Bethany. ball in transition often. Johnson and Albright said the biggest need for improvement Woods Charter this season is defense and reWoods Charter didn’t have a bounding. With a smaller team, the Bears will focus on keeping very successful 2022-23 season, things in front, especially when but the Wolves are returning seven players from last year’s roster. playing man-to-man defense. Out of those seven, four of Chatham Central will look to junior Aiden Johnson and senior them are seniors, which is a good Jacob Gilliland for major contri- sign for Woods Charter as it will have some veterans that can lead butions on the boards. “As soon as we get that re- with the lessons learned the year bound, we’ll push up the floor, prior. One of those veterans is senior set off-ball screens, find the open man and shoot when you’re Caden Watson who averaged 9.9 open,” Albright said about the points for the Wolves last season. Woods Charter opened its Bears’ basketball identity ahead season Monday against Franklin of the season. Chatham Central will open its Academy.
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Brunelli’s Seaforth stint comes with its own expectations and circumstances Leo Brunelli was hired this offseason following Jarod Stevenson’s exit By Asheebo Rojas Chatham News & Record AFTER JUST TWO years of existence, Seaforth will have a new face standing on the sideline during the upcoming basketball season. This offseason, Seaforth hired Leo Brunelli to take over as the varsity boys head basketball coach following the departure of former head coach Jarod Stevenson. Before taking the job at Seaforth, Brunelli spent time head coaching at North Stanly, Bedford (Pennsylvania), Oxford Prep and most famously, J.F. Webb, where he won the 201213 NCHSAA 3A state title and coached former UNC forward Isaiah Hicks. Looking at the successes in his coaching past, especially at J.F. Webb, one can say that Brunelli leaves a big footprint wherever he goes. At Seaforth, however, he still has some big shoes to fill. Seaforth is coming off its best varsity season yet, going 18-9 overall and 11-1 in conference play. The Hawks made it to the second round of the state playoffs, and over the summer, Jarin Stevenson, the 2023 North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year, reclassified and joined the Alabama Crimson Tide the following fall. Not only does Brunelli have to find his own success with the young program, he now has to do so without one of the key players that built the initial
not a better prospect than Stevenson, at least twice a year. With all four Chatham County Schools programs in the same conference for the first time, the path to a conference title and a good-playoff seed may not be as easy for Brunelli’s squad as it’s been in the past. Prior to this season, Seaforth only played its intra-county rival once in its inaugural season, losing to the Chargers, 42-72. In the case of Northwood and Seaforth, the two teams will be playing against players they’ve grown up with or are friends with, considering Seaforth opened to alleviate Northwood’s growing student population. Already coined the “Battle of Pittsboro” for football, that rivalry will have huge stakes for Brunelli and his team. But with an extensive coaching history like he has, Brunelli is no stranger to high-pressure games. “I was blessed to be at some schools, especially Granville County, to have that atmosphere in that arena,” Brunelli said. “I knew from my time there when we came to Northwood that if it was a Friday night, it was going to be crazy. And, we were coming from an hour away. To have that built in and fill these gyms up again to capacity with that atmosphere, PJ WARD-BROWN | CHATHAM NEWS & RECORD (it) makes high school basketball so special.” Leo Brunelli is ready for his first season as head coach at Seaforth. Other than the questions that lie ahead of him, Brunelli seem ready to prove that their body is doubting us, and we’ve seems to have started his stint foundation. “Most coaches, whenev- success doesn’t rely on one play- all come together to show that with the Hawks on the right we’re not just Jarin’s team- foot, receiving praise from his er they take over a program, er. During Saturday’s Chatham mates.” they come into tough situaplayers before the season tips Although Seaforth’s current off. tions,” Brunelli said. “I’m tak- County Mid-Carolina 1A/2A ing over a program that has had media day, senior Kooper Jones, players may be able to find sucSenior Tyshawn Davenport a Gatorade Player of the Year in who averaged nine points and cess on their own, it’s not easy to said he’s glad to have Brunelthe state and had great players six rebounds last season, said just replace a talent like Steven- li on board, and Jones said it’s along with him. Now, the big- the idea of showing what they son, who had the size, athleti- “encouraging” to have someone gest thing for us is to take a look can do post-Stevenson actually cism and skill that made him a who has experienced success threat at almost all times. It es- before. at all those opportunities that brings them together. “In the past, everybody just pecially won’t be easy filling his have been presented to us and “He knows what he’s doing,” thinks that Seaforth is the Jarin absence with Seaforth now hav- Jones said. “You just have to buy go out and compete.” Fortunately for Brunelli, the Stevenson show,” Jones said. “I ing to face Northwood’s Drake into his system, and he’ll lead program’s returning players think since he’s gone, every- Powell, who is just as talented if the way.”
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Huey Lewis’ rom-com musical ‘The Heart of Rock & Roll’ finds a stage on Broadway in spring The Associated Press NEW YORK — Huey Lewis, who with his band The News stormed radio in the 1980s with such rock-pop hits as “The Power of Love” and “I Want a New Drug,” is about to take his music to a Broadway stage. Lewis and executive producer Hunter Arnold tell The Associated Press that the jukebox musical “The Heart of Rock & Roll” — constructed from Lewis’ songs — will play the James Earl Jones Theatre starting March 2024, capping more than 10 years of gestation. “It’s been a long road, but it’s very gratifying,” Lewis said. “I’m pinching myself because it’s really going to happen now.” The show, which has an original story unconnected to Lewis, broke the record for highest gross per performance at San Diego’s Old Globe theater in 2018. “It’s smart, first of all, and funny. And it has a lot of heart and it’s about love, basically,” Lewis said. “People ask me, ‘What’s it about, “The Heart of Rock & Roll”? And it’s actually about the power of love.” Lewis has tweaked some song lyrics to make them able to be sung by different people and in contexts he never initially anticipated. “The fun part of that is being able to hear these songs that we wrote tell a new story in
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Musician Huey Lewis poses for a portrait in New York on Oct. 2, 2019. a completely different way,” he said. Music supervisor and orchestrator Brian Usifer has reworked the tunes for a word-driven show, and the production will feature a book by Jonathan A. Abrams. Alongside Hunter as producers are Tyler Mitchell, who initially proposed a show based on the band’s music, and Kayla Greenspan. Casting will be announced later.
The final ‘Yellowstone’ episodes delayed until late 2024 due to Hollywood strikes The Associated Press
CBS also began airing “Yellowstone” from the beginning this fall to help fill out its primetime schedule due to the strikes, and 21.6 million people tuned in to season one.
THE LONG-AWAITED final installment of “Yellowstone” — featuring Kevin Costner ‘s final episodes — has been delayed until November 2024, the Paramount Network announced Thursday. Originally scheduled to return this month, Paramount says production was delayed by this year’s strikes by actors and screenwriters. The first half of the fifth season debuted in November 2022. Paramount also announced two spin-offs, a prequel tentatively called “1944” and a sequel to the current series, called “2024.” There’s no word yet on any casting for either series. “Yellowstone” has been a phenomenon for Paramount Network. The premiere episode of season five was watched by 12.1 million people, more than for any other scripted series airing at the time. CBS also began airing “Yellowstone” from the beginning this fall to help fill out its primetime schedule due to the strikes, and 21.6 million people tuned in to season one. It’s now begun airing season two. “Yellowstone” is a contemporary Western drama that follows the Duttons, a wealthy family in Montana that owns the largest ranch in the United States. Its patriarch is John Dutton III, played by Costner. It’s created by Taylor Sheridan.
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The story centers on a blue-collar guy who used to be in a rock band in his 20s. He finds himself in his 30s prepared to take the leap to middle-class respectability when his bandmates return to take another stab at music. There’s also a love story when he falls for the boss’ daughter. “It’s an everyman story,” said Arnold. “It’s really a story about what do we actually want in life,
and how do we decide that for ourselves.” Huey Lewis & The News had 12 top 10 Billboard hits on the Hot 100 and three that made No. 1. They won a Grammy Award, for best music video for “The Heart if Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and “The Power of Love” was nominated for an Academy Award. Most of the band’s hits came from “Sports” — their sophomore album — released in 1983,
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which hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and stayed on the chart for 160 weeks. It spun off such singles as “Heart and Soul,” “I Want a New Drug,” “If This Is It,” “Finally Found a Home,” “Walking on a Thin Line” and “The Heart of Rock & Roll.” Lewis was an unlikely pop star, with earnest and sweet songs that verged on corny, delivered by a singer substantially older than his counterparts on the charts. “It’s the weirdest thing because the man who defied the ‘80s in many ways now also defines the ‘80s,” said Arnold. “I think more than ever, people are looking for something that makes them feel hopeful, happy. Nostalgia is in because it’s a comfort food for us as audiences, but not something that is without a lesson underneath.” There’s irony that Lewis’ music is already on Broadway — in a musical take on “Back to the Future,” including the theme tune “The Power of Love” and “Back in Time.” “It’s more about timing. It’s not about we’re the greatest songwriters who ever lived,” said Lewis, laughing. He appeared on Broadway in “Chicago” as Billy Flynn in the mid-2000s. “I consider musical theater to be the most rewarding because it’s the most demanding of all artistic expression. You need to sing, dance and act. And it’s so collaborative that it’s not even enough to be good. You need to make everyone else good as well,” he added. “It’s wonderfully demanding and wonderfully rewarding, and we’re just happy to have a shot at it.”
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